Community Calendar

Make plans to attend the Oak Ridge Community Band Halloween Concert on Sunday afternoon, October 26, 4 p.m. at A.K. Bissell Park located at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge. This is a family-friendly concert with treats for the kids and a special program focusing on music about animals ranging from elephants to meerkats to tigers to frogs and more. This will be a super fun event and there is no admission fee. Children and adults are invited to wear their Halloween costumes, and band members will be doing so too. Bring chairs or blankets for outdoor seating and prepare for a really enjoyable afternoon!

An evening of new music by UT College of Music Composition Faculty Jorge Variego. With:

Jorge Variego (clarinet and compositions)
Miroslav Hristov (violin)
Evie Chen (violin)
Hillary Herndon (viola)
Wesley Baldwin (cello)
Luis Angel Gutierrez Ripalda (double bass)

Free and open to the public.

An evening of praise, power, and partnership. Knoxville Opera Goes to Church brings together the rich traditions of opera and gospel in a soul-stirring concert featuring the Knoxville Opera Gospel Choir.

This annual community celebration showcases a diverse lineup of opera artists and powerhouse gospel voices in a program that uplifts, unites, and inspires. Blending classical vocal artistry with the joy and rhythm of gospel music, this free event is open to all and rooted in the belief that music is a bridge across cultures and communities.

Admission is free and open to the public.
Donations are welcome in support of Knoxville Opera’s ongoing community and educational initiatives.