some things that you should know before we go any further...

Thursday show at Morelock Music with Spirits of the Red City! CHECK THESE GUYS OUT. Show starts at 8:30...no cover, but bring some cash for the hat...BYOB. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjDu0mznnP8
Ol' Matt Morelock, former host of the Blue Plate Special on WDVX, has his very own hoppin' joint now. He's got instruments, lessons, repairs and showcases some incredible talent. Matt also gets to kiss my very best friend when he's lucky and he's teaching me guitar. Jump back. Get off the couch and come to the show.





Sweet P's BBQ and Soulhouse
Friday's feature real live actual musicians playing music. 8-10pm with no cover.
BBQ and PBR for sale!
October 29 ~ the Y'uns
November 5 ~ Rachel Pearl
November 12 ~ Todd Steed and Bob Deck
November 19 ~ Kevin Buchmeier and Friends

Sunday's feature real live actual Jeff Barbra and Sarah Pirkle pickin' tunes from 1-3pm.

Sweet P's is the brain and bbq child of Chris Ford, former front liner of Gran Torino. His real live actual daughter is a Sweet P her own self.



The Public House will be open for business beginning November 5! We will have a full range of domestic and craft bottled beer and 8 beers on draft. We will also have a menu that will be served till closing time featuring Blackberry Farm cheese, small plates from the Parlor, and goodies from Murray's Cheese shop. Join us for general good times in a new setting. The bar will be open from 4 to close and will be no smoking, no live music, and no televisions. As soon as the ABC approves us we will have a variety of unique wines all available by the glass.

Twitter: @knoxpublichouse, www.twitter.com/knoxpublichouse
Facebook: Knoxpublichouse
www.knoxpublichouse.com

There are so many reasons that this place is going to be cool but the main one, in my opinion, is Laura Sohn. She's the force behind Mockingbird Events and is one swell gal.






BoxiePets is now taking orders for the holidays. It's the gift that keeps on being awesome.
www.boxiepets.com

Magpies is working up their holiday list for special order pies. For real. It's not about restraint on these pies, people.
www.magpiescakes.com

Glowing Body has got a ton of classes just waiting for you to take them. You'll be eating all that pie, so you should think about some balance with the yoga.
www.glowingbody.net

Thumbs up, people!

I've got a few things that I'm throwing out there. All these things help my friends and I'm lucky enough to have a lot of friends. They are good to me and do good work. I want you to know about this stuff and if you feel so inclined, I think you should consider giving your support.

Market Square Farmers' Market
American Farmland Trust is hosting a contest for the top 20 markets in the country. Now most of you know that I wo...rk for the organization that is a part of our market, but I also really believe in what Charlotte does with the Market Square Farmers' Market and the positive impact it has on our community. By the way, the Chattanooga Market is kicking our butts in this competition and their market is nothing compared to ours.
You can copy and paste this link to rock the vote.
http://action.farmland.org/site/PageServer?pagename=best_local_farmers_market_vote
There are also links to twitter and facebook to spread the word.

Chickens
Here's the Permaculture website where you can find out more about the final vote on urban hens. It's August 24. That's Tuesday. If all passes, as it should, we'll be having hens up in here. Ya'll can all visit. I'll make omelets.
http://knoxvillepermacultureguild.ning.com/

South by Southwest
Please consider voting in the South by Southwest film panel picker. My friend, Scott, has a panel up for consideration. You can give it a thumbs up. It's very easy. This public voting counts for about 30% of the decision on whether to include this panel discussion.
You can copy and paste this link to make it happen.
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/7240

2nd Annual Smokin' Day Festival
I'm helping the most awesome Chris Ford of Sweet P's BBQ with his 2nd Annual Smokin' Day Festival this year. The food there is incredible! There's going to be cornhole and a banana pudding eating contest. $20 in advance gets all your food plus entertainment. Beer is extra and will cost about $2 per icy cold beverage. Now I love some good BBQ but what I really love is a good band. My dear friend Kevin Buchmeier along with my other dear friend Peggy Hambright will be playing a couple of sets during the evening. The 3 Uncles (including my great friend Jeff Barbra) will be under the big tent outside playing fantastic country tunes. The Naughty Knots (my sweet friends all ~ Sarah Pirkle, Griffin Cavendar, Trisha Gene Brady and Millie Cavender) will do some lovely harmonies with Americana/folk/bluegrass/down home music. The evening ends with soul and funk from Aftah Party. This is the second time I've hired them for a gig and you will love them. www.sweetpbbq.com for more information and advance tickets. It's going to cost you an extra $5 if you get your ticket at the door.

Glowing Body
The Glowing Body has yoga, food and music. There's a special on right now for the Glow To Go Box. Let the person at the desk you heard it from me and you'll get 10% off your order. It's a weeks worth of mostly organic healthy vegetarian food cooked by my terrific friends Hollis and Mollie. I have spent a lot of time with these ladies cooking for the likes of Bob Dylan and Dave Matthews. This is no lie. They rock out the food. You can also get a mighty fine stretch in one of these yoga classes. Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade will be playing in the big studio on Friday September 24. You might want to put it on your calendar because it's going to be a sweet night. It's good there. It's good all the way around. www.glowingbody.net for more information

WDVX Volunteer Opportunities
You can just search this event and Jennie has listed some upcoming ways you can give a little bit of your time to make a big difference. WDVX has always helped me when I've been organizing such things as theatrical productions and biscuit festivals. I serve on their advisory committee and I believe in what they do as something to make Knoxville proud.

I know everyone has enough to do but think about it. I don't need a commitment or a ring or anything.

xo
Amy

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Market Square District Association Newsletter ~ July 8, 2010
Summer is in full tilt and downtown is happy! There's a variety of patio's to enjoy, fountains to run through and summer blockbusters to help you escape the heat. Market Square is bubbling over with talented performances. It's time once again for the ever popular Shakespeare on the Square and WDVX will hit the Market Square Farmers' Market next Wednesday with Christabel and the Jons and Mandolin Orange. Come on downtown and catch the good stuff!

Oodles Uncorked
Every night Oodles Uncorked offers a special dinner for two. This special is an affordable way to have a night on the town without all the expense.
For $36 or $39--the special includes two caesar salads, two pasta entrees, & a bottle of wine.
The pasta & wine selection change every night. Call
865.521.0600 for our nightly special.

Preservation Pub
28 Market Square, 37902
865-524-2224
Fri. July 9 ~ The Vibraslaps
Sat. July 10 ~ Akashic Mysteries
Sun. July 11 ~ The Intrepid Travelers and $3 Fat Tires
Mon. July 12 ~ Mary & the Giant
Tues. July 13 ~ B. Sterling Band
Wed. July 14 ~ The Bearded with Mandolin Orange
Thurs. July 15 ~ Curtis Eller

Rita's Italian Ice on the Square
July is Hot but Rita's is Cool!
Check out our website for a new $1 off special that changes every day during the month of July. Whether it is a cup of our freshly made, creamy, fruit filled Italian ice or our taste bud pleasing Misto shakes, or our ice cold frozen coffee drink; the Ritaccino we are sure to have something to help you beat the heat and not empty your wallet! Visit us online at www.ritasknoxville.comor in person at our 26 Market Square location.

The Tomato Head
Serving innovative pizzas, sandwiches, salads and specials since 1990, The Tomato Head's focus on great food extends from homemade breads, dressings, salsas, dips and desserts all the way to the peppers that are pickled in house. Located in downtown Knoxville, on Market Square, and in downtown Maryville, on Broadway, The Tomato Head promises a casual atmosphere, with a creative undercurrent, for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Monthly rotating art shows, a full wine and beer list and a commitment to sustainable practices complete the character of The Tomato Head. Food gotta cook. Don't come out of a can. For more information, visit: thetomatohead.com.

Cafe 4
BLUE PLATES!
11a.m.-3p.m.: Blue Plate Special for $8
Each weekday, enjoy one of our homemade creations. Blue Plates
are good for your waist.
Monday
$5 burgers 8oz. Burger and Fries ALL Day
Tuesday
Chicken Pot Pie · ½ Bottles of Wine
Wednesday
Beef Tips & Rice · ½ priced Drafts
Thursday
Chicken Cordon Blue · ½ priced Drafts
Friday
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spring Special
(Every Tuesday)
All you can Eat Southern Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, and southern biscuit

The Tennessee Theatre
The Summer Movie Magic series, supported by AT&T Real Yellow Pages, continues with screenings of classic films led by two of Hollywood's most captivating actresss of all time. Audrey Hepburn charms and tugs at your heart as socialite Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's, screening July 16 and 18. And 16-year-old Judy Garland is simply mesmerizing in The Wizard of Oz, showing July 23 and 25. Tickets for these and all other Summer Movie Magic films are available in advance by visiting the box office, calling 865-684-1200 or by visiting tennesseetheatre.com.

Square Room
We are a general admission & all-ages venue.
Doors open one hour before showtime, unless otherwise noted.Tickets are available by visiting www.thesquareroom.com, Cafe 4 coffee bar and Disc Exchange.
Monday, July 12th
90.3 the Rock presents: The Hold Steady and The Whigs
Doors Open At 07:30 P.M.
Advance:17.00
Door:20.00
Thursday, July 15th
Dave Barnes Takin' It To Funny Town Comedy Power Hour Show
Doors Open At 07:00 P.M.
Advance:15.00
Door:15.00

Regal Riviera Stadium 8
Gay Street
The Last Airbender
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Grown Ups
Knight and Day
Toy Story 3 in Disney 3D
The Karate Kid

Market Square District Events
July 15- August 15: Shakespeare on the Square
July 16: Genocide Awareness Project, 10a.m.-4p.m.
August 7: East TN History Fair, Krutch Park Extension
August 27: Chehote Popcorn Launch, Market Square

Market Square Farmers' Market
May 1-November 20, 2010
Every Wednesday 11a.m.-2p.m.
Every Saturday 9a.m.-2p.m.
Join the Market Square Farmers' Market for the monthly Chef Challenge.
This Saturday, July 10, witness the face off between Regas Restaurant and Crown & Goose as they each make a 3 course meal for two on site. Each chef will be given $40 in Market Money at 10 a.m. to begin shopping, then have from 11a.m.-noon to prepare the meal.
Each chef is allowed:
1 Fat (butter, oil)
1 Starch (rice, pasta)
3 Spices & Salt (no herbs)
1 Acid (i.e. vinegar, citrus)
1 Staple of the Restaurant/Chef
All other ingredients must come from the Market Square Farmers' Market vendors.
Customers can enter their name to win the meal with a $1 suggested donation.
The 2010 Chef Challenge series is sponsored by Three Rivers Market.
MSFM Upcoming Events:
July 10: Chef Challenge, sponsored by Three Rivers Market, 10am-noon
July 14: WDVX Blue Plate Special live from Market Square with Cristabel & the Jons and Mandolin Orange, noon
July 17: Market Mixer Cocktail Contest, noon-9pm, featuring cucumbers
August 7: Tomato Tasting
August 14: Chef Challenge, sponsored by Three Rivers Market, 10am-noon
August 21: Market Mixer Bloody Mary Contest
Market Square Farmers' Market Cookbook
Have a great recipe, tip or preparation technique for some of the wonderful local food you get at the Market Square Farmers' Market? We want it! The Market Square Farmers' Market is compiling our first community cookbook and we need recipes! We are looking for ways to incorporate unusual items, like garlic scapes and kohl rabi and new ways to prepare abundant items, like summer squash & greens. All recipes will be tested by our trusty team of volunteer testers, so please start sending your recipes for all seasons now, but especially spring goodness, to msfmcookbook@gmail.com.
For more information, email charlottetolley@hotmail.com or call 865.405.3135.

It's time for ...
Shakespeare on the Square 2010!
Tennessee Stage Company presents
Romeo and Juliet
and
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
July 15 - Aug 15 on the Market Square Stage
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm
Suggested minimum donation $5.00
Lawn Chairs recommended
www.tennesseestagecompany.com

Abode
Join us on Monday, July 19 at 5:30pm.
Our Summer workshop is titled "Burlap is back" and we will be teaching our attendees how to create home decor from this inexpensive fabric. Burlap is being used in high-end home boutiques, so why not come to Abode and learn to make those stylish accessories for cheap?
The cost is $10 per person, and you can reserve your spot by calling 865.523.5090.
We will be serving wine and hors d'oeuvres so grab your friends and make it a girls' night out!

bliss home news:
Through July 12 we are taking 10% off Kincaid beds! Get 20% off Kincaid beds when you purchase an additional Kincaid bedroom piece!
Also for a limited time, select Four Hands pieces are 20% off.
shopinbliss.com

Knoxville Visitors Center
Specials & Promotions
Select CDs only $10.00, select crafts 40% off, local food items 10% off!
Uniquely Fridays
July 9th - Darlene Bakos promoting the American Quilter's Society
Uniquely Kid's Friday
On the 3rd Friday of each month from 11:30am - 1:00pm the Knoxville Visitor Center will host UNIQUELY KID'S FRIDAY! On July 16th Uniquely Kid's Friday will include coloring pages, games, visits from "Spherit" AND a quilt inspired kid's craft!
Free two-hour visitor parking located next door to the Knoxville Visitor Center (301 S. Gay Street)
Visitor Center Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 6pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: 12pm to 4pm

Glowing Body
July is Karma Month at the Glowing Body!
What is Karma Month?
Glowing Body has instated July as our annual Karma Month. In an effort to make yoga accessible to a wide range of potential students without requiring predetermined compensation, the Glowing Body's instructors offer select classes as "Karma" or donation-based classes. Donate what you can and try out our variety of instructors to find a class that suits your needs.
Visit the website for a full schedule and for more information. glowingbody.net

WDVX
BLUE PLATE SPECIAL!
The WDVX Blue Plate Special is a live performance each weekday at noon. It takes place Monday through Thursday at the Knoxville Visitors Center on the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive in Downtown Knoxville except for every 2nd Wednesday. When the weather allows, the WDVX Blue Plate Special hits Market Square during the Market Square Farmers' Market. On Fridays the WDVX Blue Plate Special is at The Square Room located at 4 Market Square. Very good!
JULY SPECIALS
Friday July 9 (at The Square Room)
Sarah Pirkle (Folk/Country/ Bluegrass)
Gritte Fritter (Country/ Folk/ Bluegrass...)
Monday July 12
Drunk on Crutches
Tuesday July 13
TBA
Wednesday July 14 (at The Market Square Stage)
Christabel and the Jons (Folk/ Swing Roots)
Mandolin Orange (Indie/ Folk)
Thursday July 15
Mic Harrison (Rock/ Country)
Lewis Brothers (Folk/ Punk-abilly)
Friday July 16 (at The Square Room)
Secret B Sides (Soul/ Hip-Hop/ R&B)
www.wdvx.com

a little side of sauce

The 2^nd Annual Smokin’ Day Festival

Sweet P’s Barbeque and Soul House

3725 Maryville Pike

Knoxville, TN 37920

865-247-7748

www.sweetpbbq.com

How are those taste buds feeling? Are they in the need for some sweet soul barbeque? Do you feel the urge to sit by the lake and listen to some fine tunes while indulging your summer-warmed belly? I think the answer is “Bring it!”

Head on down to the 2^nd Annual Smokin’ Day Festival at Sweet P’s Barbeque and Soul House!

Sweet P’s will be roasting pig and dishing out potato salad and banana pudding to satisfy. Americana, Country and Soul music will be performed live throughout the evening. Pabst Blue Ribbon will be icy cold and a cornhole tournament will be at hand. A mere $20 gets you in the door to the land of all you can eat and fine music but if you wait until the last minute, it’ll cost you another $5. Visit www.sweetpbbq.com or stop by Sweet P’s to purchase tickets.

Live and in person:

Kevin Buchmeier – indoors and between sets, 5:30-6pm and 7:30-8pm

An emerging singer/songwriter, Kevin entertains his audience with his endearingly clever lyrics and heartfelt voice. His catchy guitar picking will keep you tapping your toes. Kevin is the recent winner of the International Biscuit Festival Songwriting Competition. He won with a new ditty called “Risk it for her Biscuit”.

3 Uncles ~ 4:15-5:30pm, under the Big Tent

These Uncles are the Blount County members of The Drunk Uncles, playing real country music in Honky Tonks all around. In the condensed version of this drunken mish mash of Country hits and soon to be hits, Uncle Jeff, Uncle Eric and Uncle Gordy sing and play their hearts out. It’s enough to put a tear in your beer.

The Naughty Knots ~ 6-7:30pm, under the Big Tent

Organically formed from the red clay dirt of Eastern Tennessee! “From the living room to the stage, the Naughty Knots, comprised of Sarah Pirkle, Trisha Gene Brady, Griffin Cavender and Millie Cavender are a sassy group of native east Tennessee girls hell bent on singin’ your socks off! Playing both traditional and contemporary acoustic music, these ladies are turn heads in the Knoxville scene with their instruments and sweet mountain harmonies. And they can cook too!

Aftah Party ~ 8-10pm, under the Big Tent

Founded by Kenneth Brown, Keith Brown, and Melvin Ellis (Ellis Brown), Aftah Party is made up of some of the best musicians in the Southeast. Aftah Party transitions from Neo-Soul to Funk to Rock to Spoken Word and everything else in between. The only goal of Aftah Party is to leave people feeling good and to rip it every time they hit the stage!

these things...

Today I like these things. I have liked these things for a very long time and expect to like these things for many moons to come. So if you need cupcakes, pet portraits, yoga, graphic and/or website design, fresh local food, a great party or a great cup of coffee, I can recommend these things. This list makes my life better.

Magpies Bakery ~ www.magpiescakes.com
BoxiePets ~ www.boxiepets.com
Glowing Body ~ www.glowingbody.net
Nathanna ~ www.nathanna.com
Market Square Farmers' Market ~ www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com/farmersmarket/
Mockingbird Events ~ www.mockingbird-events.com
Old City Java ~ www.oldcityjava.com