10 Days Out events spotlight for Oct. 7-16, 2011

Conrad Ricamora and Erik Hoffman star in the Clarence Brown Theatre production of "Tartuffe," by Moliere.

KNOXVILLE — Friday, Oct. 7: 'Tartuffe'

Moliere's comedy "Tartuffe," will be presented through Oct. 23 in the Lab Theatre of the Clarence Brown Theatre on the University of Tennessee campus. In the play, scheming Tartuffe (Conrad Ricamore) gains influence over the wealthy Orgon (Erik Hoffman). Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for students and $5 for UT students. Call 865-974-5161 or visit www.clarencebrowntheatre.com.

Photo by Glynnis McDaris

J Roddy Walston, far right, moved from Cleveland, Tenn., to Baltimore, Md., to launch his band, J Roddy Walston & The Business.

Friday, Oct. 7: J Roddy Walston & The Business

Singer and piano player J Roddy Walston left Cleveland, Tenn., for Baltimore, Md., and put together a high-energy rock 'n' roll ensemble, The Business. The group will entertain during "Funhouse Live" at 10 p.m. at Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria, 200 E. Jackson Ave. Admission is $5.

Saturday, Oct. 8: Hilltop Dinner & Dance

The second annual Hilltop Dinner & Dance will feature entertainment by square dance caller Allison Williams, Ian Thomas, JP Harris & the Tough Choices and Christabel & the Jons at 3 p.m. at the Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave.

The event also offers dinner, ice cream and snacks compliments of local chef Rita Cochran and her company Public Food. Cost is $15 in general, $50 for VIP action and/or $15 for the buffet. Visit www.hilltopdance.com.

Go! Contemporary Dance Works presents original productions in the Knoxville area.

Sunday, Oct. 9: Go! Contemporary Dance

Go! Contemporary Dance Works, left, will present the works "Skin of the Earth," "The Runaway" and "She Walks Alone" at 2:30 and 7 p.m. at the Clarence Brown Theatre on the University of Tennessee campus.

Admission is $14 in general, $12 for seniors and students and $10 for ages 10 and younger. For info, call 865-539-2475 or visit www.gocontemporarydance.com.

Monday, Oct. 10: Jubal's Kin

The weekly Listen Up Knoxville concert series and open mic will feature Americana group Jubal's Kin.

The open mic starts at 8 p.m., with a 10 p.m. performance by the featured act. Admission is free. For info, visit www.relixvariety.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 11: We've got a Theory

Heavy-riffing rock 'n' roll outfit Theory of a Deadman will share the bill with 3 Doors Down and Pop Evil at 7 p.m. at the Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave.

Admission is $38.50-$48.50. For info, call 865-656-4444 or visit www.knoxvilletickets.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 12: Felice on the Square

Americana favorites the Felice Brothers and special guest Gill Landry —of Old Old Crow Medicine Show — will entertain at 8 p.m. at the Square Room, 4 Market Square.

Admission is $15. For info, call 865-544-4199 or visit www.thesquareroom.com.

Thursday, Oct. 13: Songwriters circle

Ohio songwriter Chuck Cleaver will join Knoxville standards Henry Gibson and Todd Steed, along with hosts Tim and Susan Lee, for round two of the "Four By Four" residency series at 7 p.m. at Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave.

Admission is $5. For info, visit www.thepilotlight.com.

Friday, Oct. 14: Get 'Footloose' again

A relatively unknown dancer becomes Kevin Bacon and Dennis Quaid becomes John Lithgow in a musical reinvisioning of the 1984 film "Footloose." Kenny Wormald dances a jig into the role made famous by Bacon, trying to inspire a dance revolution in a town ruled by a feisty reverend (Lithgow in the original, Quaid in the new version). The cast includes Julianne Hough and Andie MacDowell.

Photo by Ely Brothers

The latest collection of tunes from singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless of Columbus, Ohio, is "Indestructible Machine."

Saturday, Oct. 15: Lydia Loveless

Lydia Loveless, left, belts out her own brand of Americana with a classic honky-tonk swagger. Citing influences ranging from Charles Bukowski to Britney Spears, she writes wry tunes such as "Steve Earle," in which she begs the veteran troubadour to introduce her to his son. Her latest album is "Indestructible Machine" on Bloodshot Records.

Loveless will entertain at 10 p.m. at Boyd's Jig & Reel, 101 S. Central St. Admission is free.

Sunday, Oct. 16: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

Musical genres bend and fuse in the hands of Bela Fleck & The Flecktones.

The group's original lineup — banjo master Bela Fleck, pianist/harmonica player Howard Levy, bassist Victor Wooten and percussionist Roy "Futureman" Wooten — is on deck for a concert at 8 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St.

Admission is $40. For info, call 865-656-4444 or visit www.tennesseetheatre.com.

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