Calendar of Events

The monthly art exhibit by the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade beginning March 3 is a colorful collection of “Abstract” art.

This exhibition of sleek, vibrant, hip color schemes moves us into a brighter, more playful display. The good old days were filled with recess, eating glue, and scribbling with rainbow-colored crayons. And while your drawings might not have been masterpieces, you can re-capture the fun, by looking for the creatively-named colors of your childhood in the art exhibition.

Inspiration for this art work comes from the dedication of these artists, and it is worth a look for lots of neat and different kinds of displays. All items displayed can be viewed or purchased at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive (off Peavine).
Website: www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

This acclaimed production cleverly blends talented step dancers, Irish singers, and authentic Celtic instrumentalists with dramatic lighting, colorful costumes, and theatrical staging to capture the magic and mystery of the Emerald Isle. Music will include hits from Lord of the Dance, Titanic, and Braveheart, plus traditional Irish favorites such as “Too-Ra-Loo-Ta-Loo Ra, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” and “Danny Boy.”

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, 100 S. Gay St, Ste 302, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information and tickets: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

The Lemonheads announce an extensive U.S. tour for later this fall where the Evan Dando-led three piece will be performing their classic 1992 album, It’s A Shame About Ray, from beginning to end. Joining Dando on this tour will be guitarist Josh Lattanzi (The Candles) and drummer Brian Nolan (American Hi-Fi), along with support from San Diego’s The Shining Twins.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

6:00 PM: Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
7:45 PM: Dinner and Live Auction
Featuring: Guest Vintner, Guest Chef & The Chefs of Blackberry Farm
$300 per person
Early reservations may be confirmed by sending check, made payable to KMA, or credit card information sent to: Lisa Carroll, 4315 Hiawatha Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Family Friendly Fun!! Knoxville's largest costume dog parade and festival with Mardi Gras themed food, jazz music, animal rescue groups & other pet related organizations. Knoxville is quickly becoming the "pet friendliest community" in the nation. Parade Line-up at downtown dog park; Festival on Market Square

Presented by Young Williams Animal Center/City of Knoxville.

Details TBA

Red Line Gallery, 11519 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934. Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 11AM-6PM, Saturday 12-4PM. Information: 865-288-0277, www.redlinegallery.net

The 28th annual Arts Gala sponsored by the Athens Area Council for the Arts Auxiliary is scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2012 at The Arts Center in downtown Athens. The fundraiser is a celebration of the arts in the area, and everyone is invited to attend.

The Arts Gala 2012 Committee will transform the Sue E. Trotter Theater at The Arts Center into The Black Box Club, continuing a theme introduced by the community theater’s production of GUYS & DOLLS. Cast members will be present in costume to perform two of the songs from the show. The Arts Gala features a large silent and oral auction of artists’ work and other contributions by businesses and individuals. Auction items include a wide variety of offerings from art work to trips to jewelry and much more. There will be a cocktail buffet and music by the McMinn County High School Jazz Band, followed by the dance band, THE BEATERS.

The hours for the event are 7:00 PM until midnight and dressy attire is suggested. Tickets are $80 per person.

Tickets are available at The Arts Center, 320 North White Street, by phone at (423)745-8781 or on line at www.athensartscouncil.org. . Table reservations are encouraged and may be made by calling The Arts Center. Anyone interested in donating to the auction or to the event in any way may call The Arts Center.

Breakthrough Corporation will be holding its 3rd annual “Take Home the
Cellar” Wine Tasting & Fundraising Event at Red Line Gallery on
Saturday, March 3rd at 7:00pm.

Breakthrough Corporation was founded in 1999 by parents of children
with autism who were affiliated with the Autism Society of America–East
Tennessee Chapter.

Guests are asked to bring two bottles of their chosen wine, one for a
blind tasting and one for the “wine cellar”. After sampling wines
throughout the evening, guests will then vote for their favorite. The
guest whose wine was voted best will “take home the cellar”.

Tickets are available at $25/person. Please RSVP:
rsvp@breakthroughknoxville.com

Red Line Gallery is located at 11519 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
37934 (Campbell Station & Kingston Pike).
Phone: 865.288.0277
Website: www.redlinegallery.net

On March 3rd, from 10am until 5pm, the Sam Houston Memorial Association will sponsor a day of fun and education at the Sam Houston Historic Schoolhouse, 3650 Old Sam Houston School Road, Maryville, TN. 37804.

To help celebrate both his birthday (March 2nd) and Sam Houston's 200th Anniversity of Teaching in Historic Schoolhouse, the grounds will be full of demonstrators (with trades and skills of the late 1700' and 1800's), games for children and an "Old Fashioned School Marm" located in Schoolhouse presenting lessons as Sam Houston would have taught his students in 1812. The Museum will be open and guides will be available all day to give tours and lectures on Sam Houston's Life and Times. Food will also be available throughout the day.

Admission and Parking are Free! Any questions, please call 865-983-1550 or 865-660-7328, e-mail samhosutonsch@aol.com or Web Site samhoustonhistoricschoolhouse.org.

Volunteers needed. As part of the Fourth Annual Tennessee Invasive Weed Awareness Week (Feb 26 – March 3, 2012) the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is hosting a volunteer work day on the Museum property.

Join us for a half of day of cutting, pulling and hauling invasive plants like Privet and Japanese Honeysuckle, helps beautify the grounds and improve wildlife habitat. Make a positive impact in your community!

Date is Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain date is March 10th). Lunch will be provided. Meet at parking lot of the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum. Please bring cutting tools and work gloves, please wear heavy boots.

For information, contact Avi Askey of Overhill Gardens at 423-295-2288 or avi@overhillgardens.com .

Reception: March First Friday, March 2, 5-9pm
Lecture: TBA

UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11AM - 6PM; Saturday: 10AM - 3PM. Information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

The UT Downtown Gallery is pleased to exhibit In Action the work of Michigan based artist, Mark Newport. The exhibition consists of hand-knitted acrylic yarn recreations of hero costumes, prints of the artist in costume, and carved, costumed figure sculptures. The costumes are life size, wearable objects that hang limply on hangers.
The exhibition runs from March 2 - March. 31, 2012
Mark Newport will be giving lecture Thursday March 1 at 7:00 PM in Room 109 in Art & Architecture Building on the UT campus.
Reception: Friday, March 2, 2012, 5:00 - 9:00 PM.
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri 11-6PM, Sat 10-3PM