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- Sat 10 Jul10SatJulSpruce Ups At The Bottom/The (Soon To Be New) Bottom
- Tue 05 Jul05TueJulHealing Circle Support Groups/Online EventJul 05, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMOnline EventA confidential and non-judgemental space for support and healing for Black Knoxvillians and our surrounding community. We will discuss how we manage stressors and coping skills by loving on our culture, sharing resources, and building community as it relates to mental health and wellness.
- Fri 03 Jun03FriJunAuthor Talk With Jason B. Crawford/The Bottom
- Sat 28 May28SatMayStory Time with Jatrean Sanders/The Bottom
- Fri 27 May27FriMayBlack Creatives Meet up: Game Night/The Bottom
- Sat 21 May21SatMay1619 Project Study Group/The BottomDetailsMultiple DatesMay 21, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMThe Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USAAs part of our Community Fellowship program, The Bottom is hosting a 7-part study group covering Nikole Hannah Jones' 1619 Project. Study groups will take place at 10am on Saturdays in April & May, including engaged discussions with community educators!
- Tue 10 May10TueMayThe Love Songs of W.E.B. Dubois Paperback Launch/Online Event
- Sat 07 May07SatMayFading Sounds of The South/The BottomMay 07, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMThe Bottom , 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USAFading Sounds of the South will allow all who listen the opportunity to hear and explore the rich musical traditions of the southeast through a cultural and historical context, and furthermore gain insight into musical traditions and expressions of Appalachian, African and Native American hymns.
- Sat 07 May07SatMayStrips & Strings Part 2: String Quilting Workshops/The BottomDetailsMultiple DatesMay 07, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMThe Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USAGary White is back to lead a 2 weekend quilting course (4/30 & 5/7) designed for beginners & experts alike. Participants will explore the history of string quilts, the importance of quilting within the African American/Southern experience, and created unique string quilt pieces to take home!
- Fri 06 May06FriMayFirst Friday Art Show with Michelle Gore/The BottomMay 06, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USAJoin us as we welcome artist Michelle Gore to the Bottom! Born and raised in Chattanooga, Michelle decided to pursue visual arts at the age of 8. With only encouragement and no formal training, Michlle continued her passion for art in college with a major in Studio Art and minor in Education.
- Sat 30 Apr30SatApr#IndieBookstoreDay: Local Author BookFair/The BottomApr 30, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDTThe Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USAIn honor of National Independent Bookstore Day, The Bottom is hosting an event to highlight local authors! Authors will host a booth in our space with their books, will also introduce their work & take questions from the audience at 1pm. We invite you to attend & bring a friend!
- Sat 30 Apr30SatAprStory Time with Katatra Vasquez/The Bottom
- Fri 29 Apr29FriAprBlack Creatives Meet Up: Kickback Karaoke/The Bottom
- Fri 29 Apr29FriAprYouth Week Round Table/The Bottom
- Sat 16 Apr16SatApr1619 Project Study Group/The BottomApr 16, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMThe Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USAAs part of our Community Fellowship program, The Bottom is hosting a 7-part study group covering Nikole Hannah Jones' 1619 Project. Study groups will take place at 10am on Saturdays in April & May, including engaged discussions with community educators!
- Sun 10 Apr10SunAprCatfish & Comedy Celebration/The BottomApr 10, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMThe Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USAJoin us this Sunday for a special birthday celebration 🎉 our founding director Dr. El-Amin is kicking off her birthday week with a Catfish & Comedy party at The Bottom - bring a friend & come help us celebrate! Food by @getchapoboys & comedy by @_ibrandi
- Sat 02 Apr02SatApr1619 Project Study Group/Online EventApr 02, 10:00 AMOnline EventAs part of our Community Fellowship program, The Bottom is hosting a 7-part study group covering Nikole Hannah Jones' 1619 Project. Study groups will take place at 10am on Saturdays in April & May, including engaged discussions with community educators. Cornelius Eady kicks us off on April 2nd!
- Wed 30 Mar30WedMarYou Grow, Gurl!/Online EventMar 30, 8:00 PMOnline EventCelebrating the release of Christopher Griffin's You Grow, Gurl in partnership with Community Book Center, Cafe Noir, Cafe Con Libros, Kindred Stories, SOA Co. Discover the joys and self-nurturing benefits of plant parenthood, with this beautiful, illustrated guide from @plantkween.
- Sat 26 Mar26SatMarMalaika Book Event/The Bottom