"Jesus takes away bad dreams"

This seems to be popping up around town. Anyone have an idea where it started or who is behind it?

This one was found on Gay Street (can I still say that?) and one of our own had a note with the same message left on their door one night. I've seen it in the form of graffiti, notes, and pieces of paper on stuff.

Thoughts? Questions? Theological ponderings?

A unique way to experience Knoxville

If you've been reading this blog for a while, you may remember my completely embarrassing post where I shamelessly gushed about Jack Neely. I'm not going to link to it, so if you're curious you'll have to find it, but it was about my first encounter with him at the Knox Heritage Art and Architecture Tour, where he was a walking tour guide.

That was about three years ago (omg) and I am happy to report that since then I have grown from blindly obsessed to a sensible admirer/ acquaintance of him. This is good because this Friday night is the 5th Annual Knox Heritage Art and Architecture Tour, and Jack will be leading the walking tour once again.















Above: A photo from last year's tour by Phil Savage

I love this event because it encapsulates so many great things. It begins a few months prior to the actual tour when a call for entries is released asking photographers to take photos of historic buildings in a particular area of town. This year, the perimeters are in and around the Old City.

The photographs are looked over by seven judges who choose winning photos based on the image as well as what would be a suitable stop on the walking tour.























Above: A photo from last year's tour by Sharon Wright Cottrell

The event this year will begin at 6pm with a reception which includes food, drink, and the winning photos at the headquarters of Attack Monkey Productions, 117 South Gay Street. Then at about 7:15 begins the tour.

Along with Jack, David Dewhirst, a key player in the revitalization of downtown Knoxville with projects like the Holston, JFG, and the Daylight Building, will also be leading a tour. It's going to be fun as well as educational, and what could beat that combination? I'd argue that this a quintessential Knoxville event, one that shouldn't be missed.

Would you like to come? You are invited.

If so, go here.

Bill Miller on First Friday

Hey Wigshoppers!
It is almost that wonderful time of the month when all of the art galleries downtown open up and our little 100 block really feels alive. First Friday is my favorite night of the month, and this time there is a pretty good show too.

Bill Miller will be playing at Patrick Sullivan's



Bill Miller is a Grammy Award winning Native American artist who blends his Native American roots with (real) country and rock and roll. He has opened for (and been praised by) Tori Amos and Pearl Jam. Arlo Guthrie is a big fan too, among other songwriters. He is a great guitarist and is extremely accomplished on the Native American Flute. And he puts on one hell of a show.

The show should start around 9 or 9:30 and is $5. 18+. THIS FIRST FRIDAY.

He also may or many not be supported by a band that I play in. And by may or may not he is absolutely being supported by a band I play in.