Calendar of Events

First Friday Opening Reception at Casa HoLa. Whimsical and Reflective: oil paintings and drawings by Stephanie Robertson. April 1, from 5:00-9:00PM.

HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 112, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holahoralatina.org

April 1st - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Henley Street Bridge - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser at Mimi's Cafe
April 9th - 4:00 - 7:00 PM - Tennessee Love at Saw Works Brewing Co.
April 12th - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Mountain Irises at Quaker Steak and Lube - Sevierville
April 18th - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Red Barn at Gibby's Dining & Drinks
April 21st - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Day and Night (Two 12"x12" canvases) at Blue Coast Grill
April 22nd - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Blue Zen at Le Noir Restaurant - Lenoir City.
April 25th - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Starry Night Wine Glasses at Barley's - Maryville
April 27th - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Late Spring at Carolina Ale House

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

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present Annie, Jr., a version of the classic Broadway show “Annie,” specifically adapted for children and families. The play will be performed April 1 - 17, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; Sundays at 3 PM.

The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved, award-winning musicals. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

The script is based on the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” from the Tribune Media group. The original Broadway production was produced by Mike Nichols, from a book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. The play is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

Free exhibition is partnership of Gerdau, Dogwood Arts and UT Sculpture Program. Sculptures created by eight University of Tennessee art students that incorporate materials provided by steel recycler Gerdau will be on public display at the Knoxville Convention Center. “The Art of Recycling” sculpture exhibition celebrates April’s National Recycling Month and a partnership among Gerdau, Dogwood Arts and the University of Tennessee Sculpture Program. The sculptures will be unveiled in a public ceremony Friday, April 1, at 10 a.m.

In February, Gerdau’s Knoxville steel mill opened its scrap yard to the students, along with John Powers, UT assistant professor of sculpture. The group selected more than two tons of discarded metal and steel, provided free of charge by Gerdau, and gained inspiration for new works of art. “I am delighted that our students again have the opportunity to participate in this wonderful experience,” said Powers, who has worked with the project since 2014. “We appreciate Gerdau’s generosity and hospitality. The access and support they provide are key to this event’s success. The students’ creative juices are flowing, and they are eager to reveal their works to the public.”

The partnership always has resulted in new works of art, but 2015 was the first time it culminated in a public art exhibition. The Knoxville Convention Center remains an enthusiastic supporter of the project.

Participating UT students include Shane Coe, Will Evers, Brian Hoppers, Erica Mendoza, Marisa Mitchell, Patty Tinsley, Charlie Waddle and Anna Weible.

For more information, contact: Scott Bird at 865-544-0088 or sbird@moxleycarmichael.com

The Knoxville Bar Association's Community Law School programs are free educational seminars which offer the community an opportunity to learn more about planning for their own security and that of their family and loved ones. The purpose of this series is not only to educate people but to emphasize how very important it is to plan ahead.

Plan now to attend the Community Law School on Friday, April 1st at the O'Connor Senior Center (611 Winona Street) or on Saturday, April 2nd at Fellowship Church (8000 MIddlebrook Pike). Choose to attend one or both courses.
Both sessions below are offered each day.

Wills & Estate Planning for Everyone
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Where there's a will - there's a family provided for by a thoughtful loved one. Learn about changes in the law that have had an impact on estate planning, including changes to conservatorship laws. Topics of discussion include wills and trusts, gift and tax planning, probate options in Tennessee and the importance of living wills and powers of attorney . This session will also address the planning necessary to assure that in case of legal incapacity, your wishes regarding financial and health care decisions will be followed.

Consumer Rights & Responsibilities: Protect Yourself and Your Assets
11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
We'll discuss the following topics: What should you do to protect your family and try and prevent foreclosure or bankruptcy? Understand your rights if you are trying to pay off a debt and what to do if you are sued by a creditor. As a consumer, be certain to understand the conditions of a loan contract, debts associated with medical expenses and credit card agreements. Consider the legal and financial implications of your contract decisions and learn how to protect yourself. This session will teach you about Identity Theft and learn how to minimize the damages if you become a victim.

At each location, local lawyers will present information and answer questions from the audience. The more information people have about these topics, the better they will be able to plan and implement decisions for their own circumstances and the care of their loved ones.

Friday, April 1st at the O'Connor Senior Center (611 Winona Street) or on Saturday, April 2nd at Fellowship Church (8000 MIddlebrook Pike).
Register online at www.knoxbar.org or call 522-6522.​

Indoor Art Show, inside the former Dance Tonight Studio (next to Fresh Market), Western Plaza Shopping Center, 4467 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919.

Friday, April 1, 11:00AM-8:00PM, First Friday reception, 6:00-8:00PM.
Saturday, 11:00AM-5:00PM.

Door prize! Free fine art painting, created by one of award winning artists.
Tennessee Artists Association, www.tnartists.org.

Opening April 1, 5-10 PM at the UT Downtown Gallery

For two days only, Friday and Saturday, April 1 - 2, the UT Downtown Gallery is excited to present a special exhibition in collaboration with Big Ears. Artist Shambhavi Kaul will premiere her latest video installation, Modes of Faltering, at the UT Downtown Gallery. Kaul's work has been exhibited in galleries and on the film festival circuit, including the Toronto International Film Festival, the Berlinale, the New York Film Festival, the London Film Festival, Rotterdam, the Edinburga International Film Festival, Internationale Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen, the Ann Arbor Film Festival, and the Shanghai Bienniale.

Free admission! UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

Celebrate Architecture week 2016 April 1-April 16.

The Second Annual First Friday Pop-up gallery will celebrate and showcase the vast range of original works of art created by architects and related professionals in East Tennessee. Don’t miss out on this two-day only event.
Opening reception: First Friday April 1, 2016
6:00pm to 9:00pm @ The Saloon

Saturday, April 2, 2016
1:00pm to 5:00pm @ The Saloon
AIA East Tennessee’s office at the corner of Depot and Central
Free and open to the public.

Find out more at archweek.aiaentn.org. Brought to you by the American Institutes of Architects, East Tennessee Chapter.

Something Old, Something New
April 1-2, 2017

Ballet Gloria will celebrate our 20th anniversary celebrating old favorites and presenting new works. Guest artists will include Alan Eleazor and Wendel Werner. Check back for more details.

Something Old, Something New
April 1-2, 2017

Ballet Gloria will celebrate our 20th anniversary celebrating old favorites and presenting new works. Guest artists will include Alan Eleazor and Wendel Werner. Check back for more details.

Declared “the classiest, most diverse festival in the country” by Rolling Stone, the Big Ears Festival is a dynamic, interactive experience that explores connections between musicians and artists, crossing all musical genres while interfacing with film, performance and the visual arts. Named for someone who is capable of discerning and perceptive listening, who has the ability to use the ears as a creative tool or who hears things many may miss, the Big Ears Festival is a weekend of world-class musical performances in beautiful historic theaters, clubs, galleries, and museums, combined with talks and discussions, interactive workshops, installations, exhibitions, film screenings, surprise collaborations and unexpected connections. It celebrates the never-ending adventure of artistic creation and exploration.

Since its 2009 debut, Big Ears has hosted many of the leading composers and performers of our time, from ground breaking classical composers like Philip Glass, Kronos Quartet, Laurie Anderson, Terry Riley, and Steve Reich along with a new generation following in their footsteps such as Nico Muhly, The National’s Bryce Dessner, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood; ensembles such as the Bang on a Can, Ensemble Signal, The Bad Plus, So Percussion, and The Wordless Music Orchestra; leading alternative rock artists like The National, Swans, tUnE-yArDs, The xx, Joanna Newsom, St. Vincent, Vampire Weekend, and The Dirty Projectors; icons like Television, John Cale, and Silver Apples; and countless visionaries such as Pauline Oliveros, Tanya Tagaq, Jon Hassell, Antony & the Johnsons, Fennesz, Tim Hecker, Marc Ribot and My Brightest Diamond who continue to push boundaries and defy convention.

The Big Ears Festival is a weekend of world-class musical performances in beautiful historic theaters, clubs, galleries, and museums, combined with talks and discussions, interactive workshops, installations, exhibitions, film screenings, surprise collaborations and unexpected connections. It celebrates the never-ending adventure of artistic creation and exploration.

Big Ears is proud to be making its return in 2016 for another weekend of visionary music, exploratory art, and southern hospitality March 31 – April 2 in historic downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. http://www.bigearsfestival.com

The Durham-based documentary non-profit Rock Fish Stew is bringing a team to Knoxville to document Big Ears for the third consecutive year. During the 2016 festival, Zach Searcy Projects will feature an installation of Rock Fish Stew's work, including clips of video footage of sound checks and rehearsals from last year's festival, still photographs, and a 6-minute trailer about the project. Rock Fish Stew is documenting this internationally renowned festival amid Knoxville's vital history, culture, and landscape.

ZSP will be open to the public 3.31 - 4.02 from 12pm - 10pm
Hosted by Zach Searcy and Ivan Weiss at ZSP, 317 N. Gay St. Knoxville, TN 37917