Community Calendar

Conservation on Tap: The Birds of Seven Islands
September 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
at Schulz Bräu Brewing Company

Join Park Ranger Clare Dattilo to learn more about the birds, birding opportunities, and bird research at everybody’s favorite Seven Islands State Park!

Proceeds from this event benefit Discover Life in America, the official science partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visit DLiA.org to learn more.

Free!

Learn all about how this Smoky Mountain staple was grown, harvested, and preserved with these live demonstrations. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Cable Mill Historic Area at Cades Cove, Tenn. Free. Info: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.

Learn all about how this Smoky Mountain staple was grown, harvested, and preserved with these live demonstrations. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Cable Mill Historic Area at Cades Cove, Tenn. Free. Info: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.

A day-long celebration of rural life and autumn traditions from the past including sorghum molasses processing, blacksmithing, and live music. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Mountain Farm Museum at Oconaluftee Visitor Center, N.C. Free. Info: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.

Learn all about how this Smoky Mountain staple was grown, harvested, and preserved with these live demonstrations. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Cable Mill Historic Area at Cades Cove, Tenn. Free. Info: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.

A sacred afternoon to move, to breathe, to reconnect.
Radiant Roots is a New Moon gathering of gentle yoga, guided meditation, and live sound healing—held outdoors in the sculpture garden at the Knoxville Museum of Art.
We’ll root into joy, offer it to the Earth, and let the energy ripple outward.
You are a light-bringer.Let’s gather and rise.
Sunday, Sept 21
3:00 PM
Knoxville Museum of Ar
$40 per person | $75 for two

Get inspired by the natural beauty of the Smokies while watching talented artists bring landscapes to life, brushstroke by brushstroke. As part of Plein Air Smokies, all Featured Artists will be demonstrating their craft outdoors over the course of three public sessions:

Monday Morning (Sept. 22, 9am-noon) with Olena Babak, John Lasater, Susan Lynn, Kathie Odom, Jeremy Sams, and Richard Sneary
Monday Afternoon (Sept. 22, noon-3pm) with Krystal Brown, John Caggiano, Bill Farnsworth, John Guernsey, Shelby Keefe and Kimberly Kennard
Tuesday Morning (Sept. 23, 9am-noon) with Carla Bosch, Henry Coe, Vlad Duchev, Chuck Marshall, Charles Newman, Richie Vios, and Dawn Whitelaw

Each session will feature different artists painting in and around Tremont’s scenic campus. This is a unique opportunity to observe a range of artistic styles, engage with the artists, and learn more about plein air techniques, all while immersed in one of the most picturesque locations in the Smokies.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process.

Learn more at PleinAirSmokies.com.

Get inspired by the natural beauty of the Smokies while watching talented artists bring landscapes to life, brushstroke by brushstroke. As part of Plein Air Smokies, all Featured Artists will be demonstrating their craft outdoors over the course of three public sessions:

Monday Morning (Sept. 22, 9am-noon) with Olena Babak, John Lasater, Susan Lynn, Kathie Odom, Jeremy Sams, and Richard Sneary
Monday Afternoon (Sept. 22, noon-3pm) with Krystal Brown, John Caggiano, Bill Farnsworth, John Guernsey, Shelby Keefe and Kimberly Kennard
Tuesday Morning (Sept. 23, 9am-noon) with Carla Bosch, Henry Coe, Vlad Duchev, Chuck Marshall, Charles Newman, Richie Vios, and Dawn Whitelaw

Each session will feature different artists painting in and around Tremont’s scenic campus. This is a unique opportunity to observe a range of artistic styles, engage with the artists, and learn more about plein air techniques, all while immersed in one of the most picturesque locations in the Smokies.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process.

Learn more at PleinAirSmokies.com.

Experience the charm of Townsend like never before during the “Hey Townsend” Paintout — an evening of live outdoor painting with all of the Plein Air Smokies Featured Artists gathered in one extraordinary location.

Set against the rustic backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, this event presents a rare opportunity to witness artists interpret historic Appalachian buildings, barns, and workshops in a vibrant and beautiful setting. Wander the grounds, watch paintings come to life in real time, and chat with artists about their techniques, inspirations, and creative process.

Artists will be painting all around the Heritage Center — from outdoor spaces that anyone can enjoy to special locations within the museum grounds. Stroll through the public areas at no cost, or step inside with a ticket to experience the full range of artists and the complete Heritage Center experience.

Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, or simply enjoy a beautiful evening in the mountains, this is an unforgettable way to experience the intersection of culture, creativity, and community.

Learn more at PleinAirSmokies.com.