Calendar of Events

In this adaption of the original Hans Christian Anderson tale, the wicked Snow Queen casts her icy spell, turning a young boy’s heart to ice and stealing him away to her Ice Palace at the very top of the world. Undeterred by the Snow Queen’s powers, a young girl, Gerda, takes it upon herself to journey forever north and brave many dangers in her attempt to break the Snow Queen’s evil grip and save her best friend.

Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information and tickets: 865-482-9999, www.orplayhouse.com

The finest food and wine event in Tennessee, the wine auction and dinner partners with Relais and Chateaux property Blackberry Farm to create a spectacular evening to remember. In its 13th year L’Amour du Vin has become one of Knoxville’s most eagerly-anticipated evenings.

At the Knoxville Museum of Art. All funds raised benefit the KMA.

6:00pm Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
7:30pm Dinner and Live Auction

Cocktail Attire. For questions and information about L’Amour du Vin sponsorships, please contact Carla May Pare’ at 865.934.2043 or cpare@knoxart.org. http://knoxartfoodandwine.com/

For over 40 years, the Bing Brothers have played their hard-driving brand of string band music formed in the West Virginia mountains, especially drawing inspiration from the legendary Hammons family of Pocahontas County. Banjo player Tim Bing is a 14-time West Virginia State Champion and Appalachian String Band winner. Fiddler Jake Krack has won the Galax Fiddler's Convention Contest 6 times and is known as one of today's top old-time fiddlers. Mandolin player and band leader Mike Bing has been the glue that has kept the band together for over 30 years, and created The Allegheny Echoes Summer Workshops, which celebrate Pocahontas County and West Virginia music. Mike has developed his own style of Mandolin which blends a solid rhythm chop and unmatched melody playing into the Bing Brothers style. Because of their contributions to West Virginia music, Mike and Tim Bing were the 2012 recipients of the West Virginia Culture and History's Vandalia Award.

Tickets $14 (discounts apply to advance purchase, JCA members, students, seniors 65+)
At Jubilee Community Arts, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information/tickets: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org.

Join us for a true Knoxtacular: all day, all live, all local!

The Knoxville Mercury, the The Knoxville History Project, and public radio station WDVX present a free, day-long variety show in support of Knoxville's independent voices. Featuring Knoxville musicians, poets, comedians, and more, the show will be broadcast live on WDVX 89.9 FM—it's a radiothon, folks! We'll be raising funds to help keep WDVX on the air and the Mercury on the streets. View the lineup on the website: https://www.facebook.com/events/968854009865501/

At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S Gay St, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.

The annual Arts Gala, sponsored by the Athens Area Council for the Arts Auxiliary is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2016 at The Arts Center in downtown Athens, Tennessee. The fundraiser is a celebration of the arts in the area, and everyone is invited to attend. The hours for the event are 6:30pm to midnight and dressy attire is suggested. Tickets are $75 per person and advanced reservations are required.

Gala 2016 is called Downton Athens and promises a variety of experiences throughout the event. The evening begins with the opening of the silent auction, cash bar, and served hors d'oeuvres. The Tim Hughes Quartet performs during cocktail hour as guests peruse auction items donated by area artists and businesses. Entertainment inspired by the "Downton" era is brought to life by special guests to kick off the live auction of larger items ranging from art work to vacation packages. Following is a cocktail buffet and at 9:00pm party band The Beaters takes the stage bringing guests to the dance floor until midnight.

Proceeds from The Arts Gala are earmarked to support school and community arts education. AACA has been a vital presence in McMinn County since 1979, presenting thousands of performances, exhibitions, artist residencies, art classes and more by international, regional, and local artists of all types and genres. It has created and sustained many arts groups throughout the years, including the Athens Community Theatre, the Athens Area Children's Choir, the Unity Gospel Choir, and has contributed technical assistance to many more groups and individuals. AACA's current program of work is on display at the athensartscouncil.org.

Tickets and table reservations are available at The Arts Center, 320 North White Street in Athens, online at athensartscouncil.org, or by phone at (423)745-8781. Anyone interested in donating to the auction or to the event in any way may call The Arts Center.

A spring garden tool workshop will be offered by the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society on March 5, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the UT Arboretum Auditorium, 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge. Follow directional signs from the UT Arboretum parking lot up to the Auditorium where parking will be provided for the event.

The workshop will be led by Roger Clary of Downtown Hardware and David Waugh of Husqvarna. The workshop will focus on the use and maintenance of chainsaws, lawnmowers, garden hand tools and sprayers.

This is a free event and we welcome donations to help support the UT Arboretum Society and its programs.

March 5, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the UT Arboretum Auditorium, 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge.
To learn more about the Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org. For more information on the program, call 483-3571.

Terell Stafford & the UT Jazz Big Band

Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1941 Volunteer Blvd, 37996

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

As part of the KSDA's live music series, the KSDA presents the Scruffy City Syncopators, at the Flynn Dance Center (828 Tulip Ave. Knoxville 37921) at 8 pm. The Scruffy City Syncopators are a local Knoxville favorite, and true dance band. They focus on the hard swinging small combo music of the 1940's and 50's.

Social dancing to live music is from 8 - 11 pm. There will be a free beginner drop in lesson from 7:15 - 8. No dance experience or partner required.

Pre-purchase a discount ticket online or at a Wednesday night dance.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/452752234919490/, http://swingknoxville.org/registration, events@swingknoxville.org, 865-224-6830

Bliss Home is pleased to present new artwork by Knoxville artist, Lindsey Teague, for April's First Friday! Bliss Home, located at 29 Market Square, will host an opening reception on Friday, April 1st from 6pm to 9pm. Complimentary treats from Wild Love Bakehouse will be provided and Lindsey's art will be featured for the month of April.

Lindsey Teague graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a BFA in Graphic Design in 2009. She is a freelance graphic designer with over 7 years of experience in the design field. She has worked with clients on every level from billion dollar corporations to first time small business owners. She volunteers her photography skills, which have been awarded by AIGA, by teaching inner city children photography workshop classes. She gives back to her community and various non-profit organizations by donating art, design work, and photography. She uses her spare time to refine her fine art work which has been showcased in over 12 First Fridays in the Knoxville area and will be presented in the Dogwood Arts Festival this spring.

Lindsey's April exhibit is inspired by what is meaningful in her life such as the people, places, and the history of this scruffy little city by the river. Lindsey's art process begins with taking photographs then she vectors the images down and prints them on wood boards. Along with an interesting texture, the wood carries an organic tone which is representative of the surrounding natural landscape. Each board is stained with an acrylic based paint to add a little vibrancy and contrast.

Bliss Home, 29 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-329-8868, www.shopinbliss.com

Opening reception on Fri, Mar 4, 6:30-8:00 PM. Free and open to the public.

The Fountain City Art Center is proud to announce that it will be hosting a 'double feature" exhibit throughout the month of March. The general public is welcome to attend the opening reception for "The Knoxville Book Arts Guild and Southern Appalachian Nature Photography." The pairing in this exhibit of exquisite and clever handmade books with high quality professional nature photography has become an early spring tradition at the Art Center, allowing the viewers to enjoy both 3-D works of art as well as 2-D works in one outstanding collection. Most of the books can be purchased from the artists; inquiries about purchasing the framed and matted photos may also be made throughout the exhibit and will be passed on to the photographers. The handmade book exhibit has been organized by FCAC art instructor and board member Bob Meadows and Book Guild member Cheryl Prose. The photography exhibit has been made possible through the efforts of FCAC Board member Dr. Holland Rowe.

Exhibit viewing hours: Tu-Th 9-5; F 10-5; Sat 9-1. Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartctr.com

Cherry Blossom Wine Glasses - Mar 4th - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Melting Pot - Gatlinburg
**Cookies and Canvas** Easter Bunny - Mar 6th - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Golden Corral - Sevierville
Yellow Bird - Mar 9th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Quaker Steak and Lube - Sevierville
Belk - Ladies night - March 10th - three mini-classes, an hour each, starting at 6pm for only $10 per painter per class.
Tennessee Theater at Night - Mar 12th - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Saw Works Brewing Co.
5 Wine Bottles - Mar 14th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The Orangery
Emerald Island Castle - Mar 15th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Mind Yer P's & Q's
Two Lillies - Mar 16th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Le Noir Restaurant - Lenoir City
A Magical Night - Mar 21st - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Gibby's Dining & Drinks
Easter Lily - Mar 22nd - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Gavino's Pizzeria and Restaurant
Starry Night in Knoxville - Mar 23rd - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Carolina Ale House
Psychedelic Seascape - Mar 24th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Tellico Village Yacht Club - Loudon
Sunset in the Smokies - Mar 29th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - TGIFriday's - Sevierville
Super Moon - Mar 31st - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Casual Pint - Farragut

Classes are $35 unless otherwise noted. Wine & Canvas: Knoxville, TN, 865-356-9179, http://www.wineandcanvas.com/knoxville-tn.html

The Central Collective will host a First Friday Art Opening and Reception on March 4 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring new work by local artist Beth Meadows. Refreshments will be served and the event is free and open to the public.

Closing Reception on Wednesday, March 30, 6:30-8:30pm, Artist Talk at 7:30. Light refreshments will be served and the event is free and open to the public.

The exhibition will feature fashion-themed drawings and paintings. Meadows has been creating artwork along these lines for several years but has only recently explored the subject using traditional materials such as paint, paper, and canvas. This is her first solo exhibition in Knoxville since 2014. Original artwork as well as fine art prints will be for sale during the entirety of the exhibition. For purchasing information, contact Dale Mackey of The Central Collective at (865) 236-1590 or info@thecentralcollective.com.

Meadows lives and makes artwork in Knoxville, Tennessee where she graduated with a BFA in Studio Art in 2007. She grew up in Memphis but decided to settle in East Tennessee mainly because of her love for the Smoky Mountains. She co-founded and manages 17th Street Studios near downtown Knoxville, serves on the Biscuit Art Committee for the International Biscuit Festival, and shows artwork frequently around Knoxville. You may view and purchase her work at withbearhands.com.

The Central Collective, 923 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: by appointment or during other scheduled events. Information: 865-236-1590, info@thecentralcollective.com, www.thecentralcollective.com