Feline Impressions Family Day at the McClung!

Issue #613

16 Aug

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Weather | Mostly Sunny with a High of 92

📰 Labor Day Celebration in Oak Ridge

📰 Call for Volunteers: GermanFest 2025 Needs You!

🗓️ Upcoming Events

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Feline Impressions Family Day at the McClung!


Calling all cat lovers and families! Join us on August 23rd from 1–4 pm for a free, family-friendly celebration inspired by our special exhibition, Karel Appel: Cats.

Discover the playful and expressive world of artist Karel Appel, whose fascination with domestic cats shines through in his bold and whimsical style. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy hands-on activities designed for all ages, including:

  • Yoga sessions inspired by feline flexibility

  • Printmaking workshops highlighting Appel’s colorful creativity

  • Interactive learning about cats in art and culture

Location: McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (1327 Circle Park Drive) Tickets: Free admission! But space is limited—registration is required to secure your spot.

Don’t miss this purr-fect opportunity to explore art, creativity, and the whimsical nature of cats with the whole family! More Info

Discover all upcoming events on our Community Events page

Upcoming Events:

Get ready to look to the skies! The 7th Annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival is lifting off once again in Townsend on August 16th (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM), offering a magical evening of floating colors, local flavors, and family-friendly fun. More Info

Get ready to spread your wings at the 15th Annual Ijams Hummingbird Festival, presented by Wild Birds Unlimited Knoxville! This beloved summer tradition returns on August 16th, and is packed with family-friendly fun, nature education, and wildlife experiences celebrating our feathered friends. More details and tickets available at: ijams.org

Ask a Master Gardener Booth
August 16, 10 AM–Noon Norwood Branch Library (1110 Merchant Dr). Bring your garden questions and get expert advice from Cid Letsinger. knoxcountymastergardener.org/events-news

Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of laughter, delicious joy, and heartfelt community at this special Ice Cream Social hosted by the Rocky Top Veterans Foundation. August 17th | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Cruz Farm (2723 Asbury Rd) More Info

Step away from the screen and step into inspiration at The Pink Bride Wedding Show, happening August 17th (12 PM – 4 PM) at the Knoxville Convention Center. Whether you’re newly engaged or finalizing your finishing touches, this show is your one-stop destination to bring your dream wedding to life. ThePinkBride.com

Networking:

Veterans:

Free Veterans’ Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 14 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly, Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

Arts Together: A Conversation Series Debuts at KMA

The Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA) is proud to launch a new program series, Arts Together: A Conversation Series, designed to spark dialogue on the issues shaping our cultural life today. August 21 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM

The inaugural event, “Changing Tides: Censorship in the Arts,” brings leaders from Knoxville’s major arts institutions together to explore how creative organizations navigate questions of censorship and artistic freedom.

Who You’ll Hear From:

  • Jed Diamond – Associate Professor of Acting & Clarence Brown Company member

  • Kelsie Conley – Assistant Curator, Knoxville Museum of Art

  • Jason Hardy – General Director & CEO, Knoxville Opera

  • Aram Demirjian – Music Director, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

  • Moderator: Steven Matijcio, David L. Butler Executive Director, Knoxville Museum of Art

This one-of-a-kind panel will bring together voices from theatre, music, opera, and visual arts to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the creative community—conversations that resonate far beyond the arts world.

The event is free and open to the public, with light refreshments and a cash bar provided. More Info

Call for Volunteers: GermanFest 2025 Needs You!

Knoxville’s beloved GermanFest is right around the corner, and organizers are calling on the community to help make it a success. This annual celebration of German culture takes place Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at First Lutheran Church & School, 1207 N. Broadway.

From traditional German food and music to family-friendly activities and cultural exhibits, GermanFest offers a day full of fun—and it wouldn’t be possible without dedicated volunteers. Whether you’re helping set up, serving bratwurst, welcoming guests, or keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, your time and energy will help bring the spirit of Germany to Knoxville.

Volunteering is a great way to connect with the community, meet new friends, and be part of one of the city’s most anticipated summer events. Shifts are flexible, so you can still enjoy plenty of the festivities while lending a hand.

Event Date: August 23, 2025
Location: First Lutheran Church & School, 1207 N. Broadway, Knoxville

Learn more: germanfestknoxville.com
Sign up to volunteer: Volunteer Form

Lend your time, bring your enthusiasm, and help make GermanFest 2025 an unforgettable celebration!

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