This Week In the Market Square District
Friday July 13, 2012

Market Square District Association

Greetings!    

 

We can't guarantee that a black cat won't cross your path on Friday the 13th but we can guarantee a good time when you come downtown ~ any day of the week.  Shakespeare on the Square opens this weekend with As You Like It and Julius Caesar.  The Market Square Farmers' Market happens rain or shine on Wednesday and Saturday.  Poetry readings, local music and 'What Would Dolly Do?' t-shirts are featured this week.  Read on and high five your downtown.  It's working hard for you.   

 

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Shakespeare on the Square
 
Shakespeare On The Square annually features two of the magnificent plays of Williams Shakespeare, comedies, tragedies and histories, rotated nightly outdoors on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. From mid July to mid August a blanket or a lawn chair is all you need to view these performances.

Treat yourself like royalty this year and for $15 per person enjoy reserved VIP seating under a tent and a complimentary bottle of water to quench your thirst. While we perform with no admission charge for general seating, we do appreciate your donations - we'll pass a basket nightly and we offer a suggested $5 donation per person. We now accept cash or credit cards at performances.

Indoor Matinee Performances
NEW THIS YEAR: We will offer two matinee performances INDOORS. Indoor matinees will take place in the luxuriously air conditioned Square Room at 4 Market Square. Both shows begin at 2:00 p.m. and admission is $10.00 at the door.
Shakespeare Matinees  
Saturday, July 21 - Julius Caesar  
Saturday, July 28 - As You Like It  
 
Shakespeare on the Square 2012 Season includes performances of As You Like It and Julius Caesar. All shows begin at 7:00 p.m. 
This year's plays are As You Like It and Julius Caesar. For VIP Reservations and the performance schedule visit our website at
 
city people square logo

City People Social at Bella Luna
15 Market Square
Monday, July 16, 6:30PM
Come and enjoy food, fun and friends!
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When a handful of scientists carefully planted seeds of doubt about climate change, the harmful effects of smoking, and a host of other critical issues, the American public was led dangerously astray. Dr. Louis Gross, UT Professor of Mathematics and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, will review the book Merchants of Doubt: How a handful of scientists obscured the truth on issues from tobacco smoke to global warming by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M.M. Conway, in this month's Brown Bag, Green Book program.
 
Wednesday, July 18th, 12 noon to 1:00 pm in the East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street. Sponsored by Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville.

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Chesapeake's has added a fresh Bloody Mary Bar to their fabulous Sunday brunch!  For reservations call (865) 673-3433!


500 Henley St

Knoxville, TN 37902

(accessible off of Union Avenue)

Rita's logo

 

 

So today is Friday the 13th, but Rita's is going to make it your lucky day! We have two great specials lined up for you today! Today from 11:00am until 4:00pm you can get a Kid's Cone for half price with the purchase of any regular or large item. Choose from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or twist of our old-fashioned frozen custard. Then at 4:00pm starts our Friday Happy Hour! Our delicious, creamy Misto� Shakes will also be half price until 6:00pm! We always have lots of great flavors you can choose from, so you're bound to find a flavor that will make your taste buds dance with joy!

 

Rita's gelatitrio product collage 

 

Be Cool. Eat a Rita's. We're the Happiest Place In Town!

 

ritasknoxville.com

26 Market Square 

rala
"What would Dolly do?", she would hurry on down to Rala and snatch up one of these fabulous t-shirts before they're all gone. You know you love Dolly, so wear her proudly on your chest to show what a true fan you can be!


www.shoprala.blogspot.com
Preservation Pub

The Happiest and Hoppiest Hours
In Knoxville are in our Speakeasy:
$3.50 Premium Wells like Jack,
$2 Pints, $3 off Pizzas til 8pm! 

This Week's Calendar:
 
FRI JUL 13:
8pm: The Decadence
10pm: The Coveralls
 
SAT JUL 14:
Woody Guthrie B-day Celebration:
8pm: Knox County Jug Stompers
10pm: The Dead Ringers
 
SUN JUL 15:
Upstairs Underground Comedy
10pm: The Akashic Mysteries
 
MON JUL 16:
Buck's Amazing Acoustic Blues
10pm: Izzy & the Catastrophics 

TUE JUL 17:
$2,000 K-Town Showdown Open Mic
10pm: Listen 2 Three
Sons (members of Sons of the Southside)
 
WED JUL 18:
8pm: Shana Falana
10pm: Dixie Ghost
Paul Edelman and Pick Your Switch
  



http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/preservationpub

Voted Knoxville's Best Bar/ Pub
1st floor Pub, 2nd floor SpeakEasy,
Moonshine Roof Garden
60 ft Mkt Sq patio, & P-Pub Annex!   

preservationpub.com
downtown dental

 

"Our office is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.

We are conveniently located in the heart of beautiful downtown Knoxville, in the historic Medical Arts Building. Covered parking is available in the Medical Arts Building garage, or there is surface parking adjacent to the building. There are also several other covered parking garages in the immediate area, including Bank of America directly across the street.  

Dentist Happy Family 

We are within easy walking distance of The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ( UT / UTK ), and most downtown businesses. We are a quick and easy drive from nearby areas like Bearden, Clinton, Corryton, Powell, Farragut, Fountain City, Halls, Karns, Mascot, Sequoyah Hills, West Hills, etc. We have come to know many patients from these areas and beyond.

We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the dental industry. Dr. Marsha Hickey, and the entire staff look forward to helping you get the smile you've always wanted."


 

Marsha L Hickey, DDS                                                

603 Main Street, #901                                                Knoxville, TN  37902                                                     865-524-1655

www.DowntownDentalKnoxville.com

Cafe 4 logo
Open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner!

865.544.4144

Call for reservations or more information.

cafe4ms.com

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Cool off this summer with one of our refreshing, local, organic salad dressings!

Hazel's dressing 

Can't decide which flavor? Grab 3 for $15.00!

Sales/Specials

  • Looking for a truly unique gift? Stop by our Uniquely Knoxville Gift Shop or check us out online at http://store.knoxville.org/
  • July Specials: 20% OFF all grill items (sauces and rubs)
 

Visitor Center:

Mo-Fr: 8:30a-6p

Sa: 9a-5p; Su: 12-4p

The Coop Caf�:

Mo-Fr: 7:30a-6p

Sa: 10a-2p; Closed Sundays

knoxville.org
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Oodles Uncorked
wants to thank everyone who voted us as "Best Wine List" again in the Metropulse. 
We offer nightly specials like our Dinner For Two feature which includes 2 entrees, 2 salad and a bottle of wine for only $39.  

Our weekly specials include:
Monday -  Lunch Special: $5 spaghetti and meatballs.  
Tuesday - Ladies' Night starts at 4 p.m.:  $3 house wines
Wednesday - ALL DAY: 1/2 price bottles of wine

New Sunday hours are 12 -8 with Brunch served all day. 
oodles
Remember us for your holiday party needs.  Call now as weekend dates fill quickly.  865-521-0600 

Regal Riviera Stadium 8  

Gay Street 

Regal Riviera photo

Now showing:

The Amazing Spider-Man
Ted
Ice Age: Continental Drift
Brave
Magic Mike
The Amazing Spider-Man 3D
Savages
Ice Age: Continental Drift 3D
Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection
Katy Perry:  Part of Me 3D
Katy Perry:  Part of Me

 

510 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN - (865) 522-6801

Fandango- Order Tickets Now
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Visit the Market Square Farmers' Market every Wednesday from 11a.m. to 2p.m. and Saturday from 9a.m. to 2p.m., May 2- November 17, 2012 on historic Market Square for our 9th season.

MSFM 2012 poster 

Free parking is available in the Market Square, Locust St. and State St. Garages, and at meters, on Saturdays. Parking is $1 per hour on Wednesdays in all three garages.

 

marketsquarefarmersmarket.org
Just Ripe logo

 

Just ripe is your Flour Head Bakery connection in downtown!  Our friends at the Tomato Head launched the Flour Head Bakery to supply their restaurants, as well as supply Knoxville with fresh, locally made breads. 

Stop by for some Everyday Wheat, bagels in such delicious flavors as sour cherry walnut, lemon blueberry or poppyseed, Tomato Head pita, and more.  A Flour Head baguette with some of our regional cheeses and jams makes for a quick but impressive addition to any gathering.  We're also sampling various breads this week, so come on by and try some.

http://justripeknoxville.com/ 
Reruns
"Walk More - Drive Less" shape up, slim down, and minimize your carbon footprint. On your walk, stop by Reruns and take a look at our window. If you love it as much as we do, text "SmartTrips8" to 96362. Visit our website to get a behind the scenes look at Paris Woodhull's creative process!
Union Avenue Books

Saturday, July 14th

3:00 pm

 

Jesse Graves, Professor of English at East Tennessee State University, reads from & signs his new book of poems, Tennessee Landscape with Blighted Pine

 

Sunday, July 15th

3:00 pm

Join us for our monthly Poet3 with poets, Candance Reeves and Ray Zimmerman
   

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 Bliss Home, located at 29 Market Square, recently received new Gurgle Pots. Featuring graceful lines and durable stoneware, the Gurgle Pot is the perfect host for your favorite summer beverage. The name Gurgle Pot comes from the delightful 'gurgle' sound that each pot produces when you pour.

Bliss, located at 24 Market Square, is a contender in the Smart Trips Window Display Contest. The contenders in the Smart Trips contest set out to create the best 'alternative commute' display. Next time you are wandering through Market Square, Bliss would appreciate it if you could come view our window and text *Smart Trips 6* to 93662 to cast your vote for Bliss.

Bliss also invites you to browse our latest markdowns. Shop in bliss and save up to 50% on selected apparel and shoes.

Additional information about Bliss Home and their Gurgle Pots can be found by visiting their 29 Market Square location or by calling 865.673.6711. For more information about the sale at Bliss or the Smart Trips contest, come see us at our 24 Market Square location or call 865.329.8868.

 

shopinbliss.com  


 

WDVX invites you to attend our  

Blue Plate Special this coming week. Upcoming artists performing live at 12 noon, in the Knoxville Visitors Center, every day but Sunday include:   

Very good and FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT MUSIC AND MORE on WDVX!

 

 

 

Every Monday at 7 p.m., the Tennessee Shines Radio Show broadcasts live on WDVX 89.9 FM, online at WDVX.com and in front of a studio audience at the Knoxville Visitor Center. Great Americana music, Knoxville poets & authors, hosted by Bob Deck and Paige Travis.  Always a good time!  
 
MSDA newsletter subscribers get $2 off tickets at the door! Just print out this portion of the newsletter or show us on your smart phone. Free for college students with valid ID.    

WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center
$10, available online at WDVX.com!
 Purchase tickets here!  


Friday the 13th Karaoke fun in The Margarita Loft!  Eat, Drink & Sing!
   

www.bluecoastgrille.com

Happy Hour in the Margarita Loft:
Monday - Friday 4pm-7pm
$4 House Margaritas $2 Draft Beers 
     

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37 Market Square

865-243-2300 


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Located in the heart of Market Square, The Square Room is a state-of-the art performance venue providing an intimate atmosphere for the best international, national and regional touring acts. From singer-songwriters and modern rockers to jazz legends and the stars of the local scene, we believe that great music deserves a great audience.
 
Wednesday, August 1, 12 pm
KJO Jazz Lunch: Tribute to Peggy Lee with vocalist Kayley Farmer - $15 includes lunch
 
Friday, August 10, 8 pm
An Evening with Unknown Hinson - $18 advance, $20 day of show
 
Saturday, August 11, 8 pm
Mindy Smith - $20 advance, $22 day of show
 
Wednesday, September 5, 12 pm
KJO Jazz Lunch: Melba! with the Geof Bradfield Septet - $15 advance, $20 day of show includes lunch

 
Wednesday, September 12, 8 pm
Wanda Jackson - $22 advance, $25 day of show
 
Thursday, October 11
The Melvins Lite - $15 advance, $18 day of show

www.thesquareroom.com 

East Tennessee History Center Museum Shop

 

Are you a Civil War buff?  If so, come visit the East Tennessee History Center for a great selection of books, CDs, mugs, hats, and other souvenir items in honor of the Civil War Sesquicentennial!

 

Browse in our Museum Shop and find unique books such as The Civil War in Appalachia, Tennessee in the Civil War, Historic Photos of Chicamauga Chattanooga, The Battle of Shiloh and many other titles. Also in stock are a number of CDs featuring ballads and songs of the period and official Tennessee Civil War 150th anniversary merchandise. 

 

Visit us 7 days a week at 601 S. Gay Street

M-F: 9am-4pm

Sat:  10am-4pm; Sun: 1-5  

First Bank logo     

Want to save your change?  Make the change to FirstBank!

We offer a variety of FREE accounts for businesses and personal relationships.

For more information, please call Sara Hobbs at (865) 521-9401.

625 Market St.  www.firstbankonline.com 

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Hampton...We love having you here!

 

618 West Main Street
865-522-5400

www.hamptonknoxville.com
Thanks for reading! We'll see you on the Square and around downtown.

Sincerely,
Market Square District Association

This email is sponsored by the great businesses of the MSDA.

The Bijou Theatre 

bliss

 Blue Coast Burrito 

Cafe 4 

City People  

Cocoa Moon 

Coffee and Chocolate

Crowne Plaza Hotel Knoxville  

Downtown Dental 

Downtown Wine + Spirits

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Knoxville

 Latitude 35 

Mast General Store

Nama Sushi Bar 

 The Oliver Hotel 

Oodles Uncorked

Preservation Pub

The Square Room

Regal Riviera Stadium 8  

Soccer Taco 

The Tennessee Theatre 

The Tomato Head 

Yee Haw Industries

  

The Art Market Gallery

Arts & Culture Alliance

Attack Monkey Productions 

Barnes and Barnes Salon

Black Market Squared Clothing    

Borderland Solutions  

Chesapeakes 

Cornerstone Foundation 

Dewhirst Properties

Dogwood Arts Festival 

Downtown Realty  

Earth to Old City  

Erin Browne Photography 

The East Tennessee History Center

Elizabeth Eason Architecture 

Everything Knoxville  

First Bank  

First Baptist Church of Knoxville 

Fizz  

Fletcher PR 

The Flower Pot 

The Happy Envelope  

Jennie Andrews Photography

John Black Photography 

Julie Apple Inc.

Just Ripe  

Knoxivi 

Knoxville Food Tours 

Knoxville Tourism and Sports   

Lawson McGhee Library

The Lunchbox 

Marble Slab

Marble Alley Development 

RALA 

Reruns

Rita's Water Ice

Swagger 

Studio Visage

Sanders Pace Architecture 

Sapphire

Smee Busby Architecture 

Steamboat Sandwiches  

Tennessee Stage Company

Trio Cafe

Trotter Inc. 

Union Avenue Books  

URBhana 

WDVX