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Singer John Mellencamp's "No Better Than This" tour features the documentary film "It's About You" before his live performance.
KNOXVILLE — Friday, Nov. 11: David Sedaris
Humorist David Sedaris will speak and read from his works at 8 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St.
Sedaris is the author of the best-selling essay collections "Me Talk Pretty One Day," "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim" and "When You Are Engulfed in Flames."
Admission is $47-$64.50. For info, call 865-684-1200 or visit www.tennesseetheatre.com.
Saturday, Nov. 12: John Mellencamp
Veteran rock troubadour John Mellencamp will present his "No Better Than This" tour at the Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave., following a screening of the film documentary "It's About You."
The movie was filmed by the father-and-son team of Kurt and Ian Markus during Mellencamp's summer 2009 tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson.
Admission is $39.50, $69.50, $89.50 or $124. For info, call 865-656-4444 or visit www.knoxvilletickets.com.
Sunday, Nov. 13: Cherohala
Sisters Griffin and Milly Cavender are known together as the Americana-music duo Cherohala. The pair will entertain at 8 p.m. at Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria, 200 E. Jackson Ave.
Monday, Nov. 14: KSO Youth Orchestras
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's Youth Orchestra Association will present it first performances of the 2011-2012 season at 7 p.m. at the Tenessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St.
The ensembles will include the Preludium, the Philharmonia, the Sinfonia, the Youth Chamber Orchestra and the Youth Orchestra. Admission is free.
Tuesday, Nov. 15: David Nail
Country singer David Nail will celebrate the release of his album "The Sound of a Million Dreams" at 9 p.m. at Tin Roof, 1915 Cumberland Ave.
Admission is $5 and includes a copy of Nail's CD. Visit www.tinroofbars.com/Home/Knoxville.
Dr. Dog
Wednesday, Nov. 16: Dr. Dog
Philadelphia band Dr. Dog has been around for more than a decade, but has been enjoying its greatest success with the 2010 album "Shame Shame." The rock ensemble will entertain at 8 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St.
David Vandervelde and Quiet Life will also perform. Admission is $20. For info, call 865-656-4444 or visit www.knoxbijou.com.
Thursday, Nov. 17: KSO Masterworks
Cellist Zuill Bailey will be the special guest of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra during the Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series concert at 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Nov. 17-18, at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St.
Selections will include music by Dvorak, Bartok and Enesco. Admission is $13-$86. For info, call 865-291-3310 or visit www.www.knoxvillesymphony.com.
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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart get intimate in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn."
Photo by Warner Bros.
Mumble, voiced by Elijah Wood, comforts his son Erik, voiced by Ava Acres, in the animated family comedy adventure "Happy Feet Two."
Friday, Nov. 18: 'Breaking Dawn'
Vampire hunk Edward (Robert Pattinson) and his human bride Bella (Kristen Stewart) barely get to catch their breath from their wedding before baby makes three in the "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1." They find themselves at odds with vampires and werewolves alike in this first half of the film adaptation of the fourth and final novel in Stephenie Meyer's popular fantasy series. The film is rated PG-13.
Friday, Nov. 18: 'Happy Feet Two'
Emperor penguin Mumble comforts his son Erik (voice of Ava Acres) as the younger penguin struggles to find his talents in the animated comedy "Happy Feet Two." Mumble also has to bring together a coalition of animals to save their home from a new threat. The PG-rated film also features the voices of Robin Williams, Pink and Sofia Vergara.
Saturday, Nov. 19: Pistol Creek gets Noisy at night
Americana music ensemble Pistol Creek Catch of the Day will entertain 5:30-8 p.m. during "Noisy Nights" at the AMerican Museum of Science and Energy, 300 S. Tulane Ave., Oak Ridge. The performance is in conjunction with the museum's exhibit "Noise," which explores the world of sound. Pizza will also be available for purchase from Snappy Tomato. For info, call 865-576-3200 or visit www.amse.org.
Sunday, Nov. 20: Fine Crafts Fair
The Foothills Crafts Guild will present its 2011 Fine Crafts Fair 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 18-19, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park. The fair will feature woodwork, pottery, weaving, dolls, leatherwork, printmaking and more. For info, call 865-470-0669 or visit www.foothillscraftguild.org.
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