Life and Arts Announcements for Aug. 7

FESTIVALS

"Cherokee Victory at Fort Loudoun": Living history, anniversary of triumph over the English, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10-2, Sunday, Aug. 13-14, Fort Loudoun State Historic Area, Highway 360, Vonore. Free. Info: 423-884-217 or email fortloudoun@tds.net.

Sequoyah Remembrance Day: Noon-5 p.m. today, Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, 576 Highway 360, Vonore, Tenn. storytelling, etc. Free museum admission. Info: 423-884-6246.

Davy Crockett's birthday celebration: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Crockett Tavern Museum, Morristown, Tenn. Music, living history, tours. Free. Info: 423-587-9900 or www.discoveret.org/crockett.

PENNY PERFORMANCES

Info: www.Penny4Arts.com.

Crescent Bend House and Gardens: 2728 Kingston Pike. Info: 865-637-3163 or www.crescentbend.com.

East Tennessee Historical Society: 601 S. Gay St. Info: 865-215-8824 or www.eastTNhistory.org.

James White's Fort: 205 East Hill Ave. Info: 865-525-6514 or www.jameswhitesfort.org.

Knoxville Museum of Art: 1050 World's Fair Park Drive. Free. Info: 865-523-6349 or www.knoxart.org.

Marble Springs State Historic Site: 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway. Info: 865-573-5508 or www.marblesprings.net.

WDVX-FM Radio: Blue Plate Special broadcast, noon-1 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 301 S. Gay St. Free. Info: 865-544-1029, Ext. 233 or www.wdvx.com.

MUSIC

Jason Thomas and the Mean-eyed Cats: Johnny Cash tribute, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Tennessee Valley Theatre, Spring City. Cost: $10. Reservations: www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com.

The Great Great Pines: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick St., Maryville. Free.

Alive After Five: Blue Mother Tupelo, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park. Tickets: $4-$8; ages 17 and under, free. Info: www.knoxart.org.

BOOKS/WRITERS

"Ten for Tenn" Festival: Call for scripts for Tennessee Wesleyan College Department of Fine Arts playwriting competition. Must be 5-15 minutes with reference to. Deadline: Aug. 28. Festival, October, Athens. Email elove@twcnet.edu or mail: Tennessee Wesleyan College, Attn: Eric Love, 204 E. College Street, Athens, TN 37303.

Michael Knight: Will discuss and sign "The Typist," 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Union Avenue Books, 517 Union Ave. Info: 865-951-2180.

THEATER

"Smoke on the Mountain": Opens Thursday, Aug. 11, Cumberland County Playhouse, Crossville. Info: 931-484-5000.

AUDITIONS

"Smoky Mountain Opry Christmas Spectacular": Auditions for singers, dancers, 11 a.m. today and for musicians and novelty acts, Friday, Aug. 12, Miracle Theater, 2046 Parkway, Pigeon Forge. Details: www.smokymtnopry.com.

ART/EXHIBITS

Joe Letitia: "Didymus" by Webb School teacher, through Aug. 26, Blackberry Farm Gallery, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26.

LECTURES/DISCUSSION

Knox Heritage Preservation Network: Robert McGinnis and area historic cemeteries, 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Time Warp Tea Room, 1209 N. Central St. Free. www.KnoxHeritage.org or 865-523-8008.

East Tennessee Preservation Alliance: Workshop on creating historic districts, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Jellico City Hall, 410 S. Main St., Jellico, Tenn. RSVP by Aug. 9: 865-523-8008 or email egarlington@knoxheritage.org.

Cemeteries of the Smokies: Dr. Gail Palmer, noon, Wednesday, Aug. 10, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Bring lunch. Free.

CLASSES

Beginner belly dance classes: 8 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 and 13, 10541 Kingston Pike. Cost: $12. Info: 865-977-6761 or email alexia@alexia-dance.com.

Hypertufa trough workshop: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, University of Tennessee Gardens. Cost: $30-$35, includes container materials. Preregister: 865-974-7151 or email benford2@hotmail.com.

Backyard Birds: Knoxville Zoo educator workshop for children ages five and up, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Smart Toys and Books, 9700 Kingston Pike. Cost: $8. Reservations: 865-691-1154.

HEALTH

Living with Autism: "The A Word: What is Autism?," 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Free monthly series for caregivers, educators, family. Info: 865-215-8767.

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Monroe County: 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, First United Methodist Church of Madisonville, 143 College St. Info: 423-420-9866.

Nutrition Ammunition for Cancer Patientsβ€”"The Spices of Life": Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Free. Register: 865-546-4661.

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Networker: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. 865-546-4661.

Prostate Cancer and Me, Too partner support group: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 13, Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Info: 865-546-4661.

Parkinson's Support Group of East Tennessee: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, Kern United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 451 E. Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge. Angie Tillman on "Nutrition and Parkinson's." Info: Karen Sampsell, 865-482-4867; http://pkhopeisalive.org.

East Tennessee Regional Health Council: Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, East Tennessee Regional Health Office Annex, 4310 Papermill Drive. 865-909-9404, Ext. 104.

MISC.

Full Moon Hike: Easy, ranger-guided stroll, 8-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend. Meet at Orientation Shelter at Entrance.

Atria Senior Living Fair: Petting zoo, games, etc. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, Atria Weston Place, 2900 Lake Brook Blvd. Pick up free tickets by Aug. 10, front desk. Info: 865-584-9857.

Botanical Bingo Game: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave. Free. Info: 865-862-8717 or email info@knoxgarden.org.

CLUBS

West Hills Ten O'Clock Garden Club: Fig cookbook by author Sherri Lee, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Racheff House and Gardens, Tennessee Avenue. Info: 865-693-0523.

Kappa Delta Alumnae: Chapter meeting for alumnae, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Calhoun's on the River, 400 Neyland Drive. Info: www.knoxvillekdaa.com or 865-288 3397.

Wine Society of East Tennessee: American summer wine dinner, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Gettysvue Polo, Golf and Country Club. Cost: $69-$74. RSVP by Aug. 8: 865-675-8960 or email reserve@ws4et.com.

Civil War Roundtable: Sam D. Elliott on Tennessee governor Isham G. Harris, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Buffet at 7. Cost: $15-$17. Talk only, $5. RSVP for dinner by 11 a.m. Aug. 8: 865-691-9001.

East Tennessee Clean Fuels: Alternative fuels and vehicles, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Copper Cellar, 1807 Cumberland Ave.

American Sewing Guild: Making a sun hat, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, Merchants Drive. Info/supplies: 865-803-8792.

Christian Women's Connection: "Celebrating the Years Luncheon," 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Bearden Banquet Hall, Kingston Pike. Deanna Hurd of Lulu's Tearoom and Babs Hawks, Ms. Senior Arizona. Cost: $10. Reservations/childcare: 865-693-5298 or email dick3234@bellsouth.net.

Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp 87, Sons of Confederate Veterans: Ed Butler: "As Southerners You Have Nothing To Be Ashamed Of," 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay St. Free.

Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Alpha Theta: Brown bag lunch meeting, noon, Monday, Aug. 8, Chapter House. 865-689-1293.

Anderson County/Clinton City Retired Teachers: Luncheon, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, Harrison's Restaurant, 110 Hillvale Road, Clinton. Special guests; newly retired teachers. Info: 865-938-1895.

Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Alpha Gamma: Program by Sheila Sharp, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, Sorority House, 141 Armstrong Ave. 865-681-4975.

ANIMALS

Agri Feed Pet Supply: The following rescue/adoption events are Saturdays, 5716 Middlebrook Pike. Info: 865-584-3959.

Greyhound Pets of America: noon-2 p.m. Aug. 13

Belly Rubs Basset Rescue: 2:30-4:30, Aug. 13

East Tennessee Border Collies: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 20

Smoky Mountain Great Danes: Noon-2 p.m. Aug. 27