Actors of the Tennessee Stage Company perform in Shakespeare on the Square. Pictured from left are Casey Smith, Brandon Gibson, Tom Parkhill, Sarah Campbell (front), Ellis Greer and Sean Dietz.
Sammy Blue
Friday, July 24
SAMMY BLUE
The Sammy Blue Band will entertain during Alive After Five 5:30- 8 p.m. at the Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Drive. Sammy Blue, left, is known as "The Crown Prince of the Blues." His sound encompasses blues styles from multiple regions, including East Coast, Delta, Texas and Chicago. Admission is $9 in general, $5 for museum members and students. For information call 865- 525-6101 or visit www.knoxart.org.
Sammy Blue and his band will also perform at 9:30 p.m. at Sassy Ann's, 820 N. Fourth Ave.
THROUGH THE 'LABYRINTH' TO FIND 'THE DARK CRYSTAL'
The Muppet-laden fantasy films "Labyrinth" and "The Dark Crystal" will be shown in a double-feature at 9 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St.
"Labyrinth," directed by Muppet master Jim Henson, stars Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie. "The Dark Crystal," was co-directed by Henson and Frank Oz, chronicles the adventures of a alien race called Gelflings as they try to save their world.
Admission is $5.
Knoxville band Matgo Primo
Saturday, July 25
MATGO PRIMO
Knoxville rock band Matgo Primo, left, will headline a concert at 10 p.m. at Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave.
This is Matgo Primo's first performance in a while. The group released the CD "None, Never" in 2008.
Brother on Skates will open the show. Admission is $5. For information, visit www.thepilotlight.com.
Sunday, July 26
'THE STING'
Small-time grifter Johnny (Robert Redford) enlists the aid of a fellow con artist (Paul Newman) to even the score with a powerful crime boss (Robert Shaw) in "The Sting."
The classic caper flick will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St.
The PG-rated film earned seven Oscars at the 1974 Academy Awards, including Best Director for George Roy Hill and Best Music for Marvin Hamlisch.
Admission is $6-$8.
Actors of the Tennessee Stage Company perform in Shakespeare on the Square. Pictured from left are Casey Smith, Brandon Gibson, Tom Parkhill, Sarah Campbell (front), Ellis Greer and Sean Dietz.
Monday, July 27
'MIDSUMMER' MARYVILLE
The Tennessee Stage Company will present Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn at the Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick St., Maryville.
Admission is free. Because the performance will be outdoors, the audience should bring lawn chairs. The company is also performing the play, alternating with "Hamlet," Thursdays-Sundays through Aug. 16 at Market Square.
Tuesday, July 28
'STITCHES & STORIES'
Regional quilts and quilters are celebrated in the exhibit "Stitches & Stories: Quilts of Appalachia," on display through Aug. 31 at the Museum of Appalachia.
The museum is 16 miles north of Knoxville, one mile east of Interstate 75 Exit 122 in Norris. For information, call 865-494-7680 or visit www.museumofappalachia.org.
Wednesday, July 29
JAZZ LUNCH
The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra will perform during Jazz Lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Square Room, 4 Market Square.
Cost for the performance and lunch buffet is $15. For information, visit www.thesquareroom.com.
Thursday, July 30
'RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET'
The science-fiction-themed musical "Return to Forbidden Planet" will open at 7:30 p.m. at the Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville.
Described as a " 'Star Trek' story with a rock 'n' roll heart," the musical is an interplanetary adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Tempest."
Admission is $12-$22. For information, call 931-484-5000 or visit www.ccplayhouse.com.
Adam Sandler in the film "Funny People"
Friday, July 31
'FUNNY PEOPLE'
Popular stand-up comedian George Simmons (Adam Sandler, left) faces a near-death experience in the new film "Funny People." George befriends up-and-coming comic Ira (Seth Rogen) and tries to reconnect with his former fiancee (Leslie Mann).
The cast includes Jason Schwartzman, Jonah Hill, Eric Bana, RZA, Aziz Ansari And Aubrey Plaza. The comedy is rated R.
Saturday, Aug. 1
PASTEL GARDENS
Pastels by Diane hamilton are featured in the exhibit "The UT Gardens: A Knoxville Treasure" Aug. 1-31 at the Hanson Gallery, 5607 Kingston Pike.
The Seymour artist created the artworks on location at the gardens. For information, call 865-584-6097.
Sunday, Aug. 2
'JAMMIN' FOR JOY'
The Atomic Horns and Slow Blind Hill will compete in "Jammin' for Joy," a charity battle of the bands to benefit the Joy of Music School, at 5 p.m. at the Lakeside Tavern patio at Concord Marina, in Concord Park off Northshore Drive.
C. Vaughan Leslie and Boys' Night Out will also perform.
Tickets are $50. For information, call 865-525-6806 or e-mail info@joyofmusicschool.org.
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