Community Calendar

The Oak Ridge Community Band will present the Fall Showcase Concert on Sunday afternoon, October 4, at 3 pm in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church located at 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge. This event which always attracts a large audience "showcases" band members and area musicians performing in small ensembles or as soloists playing a variety of music ranging from swing, classical, Broadway, movie themes, and more. As always, this concert is FREE.

Our first Pint-Sized Opera of the season is a special Welcome & Season Reveal Party! Mixing, mingling, introductions, delicious bites, enchanting music, and the anticipated season announcement! Music and Bites included! Enjoy macaroni and cheese puff pastry bites, Scotch eggs, chicken tenders, dips & veggies. Opera, Broadway, & A Season Reveal! Don't miss this special Pint-Sized Opera at Jig & Reel.

National Night Out Is an event celebrated every year by the City of Knoxville to build community spirit, recognize our first responders, and promote positive interactions between communities and local emergency agencies. Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church will hold its third annual celebration in the church parking lot committed to nurturing a strong, safe, and caring community. There will be light refreshments, a KIDZONE with fun activities, educational exhibits set up by local social, civic, and health agencies. Additionally, WJBE radio will provide music onsite. The event is free of charge.

Amadeus Concert Ensemble is delighted to invite everyone to PIANO PASSIONS, its first FREE concert of the new season on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (711 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN). The program includes Vivaldi’s Concerto for Strings in D minor, Falla’s Pantomine and Ritual Fire Dance from El Amor Brujo, a movement from Granados’ Piano Quintet, and the Knoxville premiers of Koželuch’s Keyboard Concerto for Four Hands, Turina’s Rapsodia Sinfónica, and Marcello’s Introduction, Aria, and Presto. The featured soloist is the internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Chih-Long Hu, Professor of Piano at UT Knoxville, whose brilliant musicianship has earned him significant competition awards in Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Andorra, and California. Maestro Brian Salesky will join Dr. Hu at the keyboard for the duo concerto.

Free reservations may be made starting on September 21st at
www.shcathedral.org/cathedral-concert-series/

The Oak Ridge Community Band will hold its Halloween Concert on Sunday afternoon, October 25, at 4 pm in A.K. Bissell Park, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, in Oak Ridge. Bring chairs or blankets for outdoor seating and wear your Halloween costumes! Band members will be in costume too. This is a fun family-friendly event and there will be Halloween treats for the kiddies. The band will present a program of Halloween music enjoyable for all ages, and remember, this is a FREE event.

This Christmas, let’s give back. ❤️

We're honored to be part of Christmas With a Purpose on November 28th, helping support Cold Hands & Warm Hearts and bringing hope, warmth, and a little Christmas joy to those who need it most.

Come join us for a night of music, family, and making a difference together.

🎄 Christmas With a Purpose
November 28 • Lenoir City

Come for the music. Stay for the purpose. Give from the heart.
This is going to be a special night — great music, Christmas, family, and most importantly, helping bring hope to those who need it most during the Christmas season.
🎶 Live music
🎄 Christmas cheer
☕ Sweet treats & hot cocoa
🎅 Free Pictures with Santa & family fun
❤️ And a whole lot of PURPOSE

Come make some memories with us and help make Christmas a little brighter for someone else.

Christmas With a Purpose
📅 November 28, 2026
📍 The Venue at Lenoir City
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM

Tickets on sale Now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/christmaswithapurpose
**Get the Early Bird Discount while supplies last!**