Calendar of Events

Free, outdoor weekly concerts on Outdoor Stage at Market Square on Tuesday evenings. Our popular summer series is back on the outdoor stage at Market Square. Bring a chair, a blanket and a friend. Weather permitting.

Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: 865-573-3226, www.knoxjazz.org

Recent works by photographer Dennis Sabo and potter Larry Gabbard will be on display at the Art Market Gallery. An opening reception for the featured artists will begin at 5:30 p.m., May 5, during Downtown Knoxville’s monthly First Friday Art Walk, with complimentary refreshments, and music performed by Boogertown Gap.

Dennis Sabo is an internationally honored photographer specializing in contemporary abstract, stunning landscape, and gorgeous seascape photography. His fine art natural world abstracts and landscapes are often sought out by home decor and interior designers and have been included in solo and group art gallery exhibitions, commercial installations and private home collections throughout the United States and internationally.

Larry Gabbard enjoys fast-firing techniques which create a rich variety of textures and colors on bisque clay. He finds the unexpected marks made when clay, heat, and smoke interact to be among the most intriguing and challenging of finishes to perfect and reproduce.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Th & Sa 11-6, Fri 11-9, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net

Part of the 2016-2017 Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre season!

The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in RIVERDANCE – The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland – in rock, music, theater, and song – nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, and comes directly to North America from a sold-out run across Europe and Asia.

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com

Take in the striking designs and creations of Interior Design Technology students at both Pellissippi State and East Tennessee State University.

Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Bagwell Center Gallery hours: M-F 10-6:30. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu/arts

With AEGES & DINOSAUR PILE UP. Music starts at 7:30pm

We’re excited to rage with multi-platinum rock trio Chevelle in Knoxville this spring! Brothers Pete (guitar, vocals) and Sam Loeffler (drums), joined by Dean Bernardini (bass, vocals), play dark, aggressive metal on their newest album The North Corridor. This show is a must-see for fans of early Marilyn Manson, Tool or Clutch.

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: http://themillandmine.com/

On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m enjoy an evening packed with entertainment, including live music by Nashville singer/songwriter David Francisco and the School of Rock, a performance by the world-famous juggler Niels Duinker, a comedy segment by Comedy Barn‘s Eric Lambert, and much more, including a few surprises you do not want to miss! This event is proudly presented by NewsTalk 98.7 and The Comedy Barn.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com

“Why the History and the Archives Are Important to All Generations” will be the topic of Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s address at the annual dinner of the East Tennessee Historical Society at the Foundry on World’s Fair Park. Both members and the general public are invited to attend. The event begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by the dinner, lecture, and awards presentations which begin at 6:30 p.m.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett, the chief executive officer of the Tennessee Department of State, which includes the Library and Archives, will address how the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) houses the collective memory of Tennesseans. In its vast collections are millions of precious documents, including photographs and maps and the state's constitutions. The Library and Archives preserves these and other irreplaceable state records, as well as family treasures, and provides training, support, and financial assistance to public libraries and county archives throughout Tennessee. A native of Ripley, Tennessee, Secretary Hargett now lives in Hendersonville with his wife and two sons. He is a strong proponent for Tennessee History Day, a state affiliate of the National History Day competition, for which ETHS is the East Tennessee District coordinator.

The occasion will also feature the presentation of Awards of Excellence to organizations and individuals for special projects to preserve and promote the region’s history. These include the Teaching Excellence Award, History in the Media, Community History Award, Award of Distinction, and the Ramsey Award for Lifetime Achievement. Established in 1834, the East Tennessee Historical Society is widely acknowledged to be one of the most active history organizations in the state and enjoys a national reputation for excellence in programming and education.

The event will be held at the Foundry on World’s Fair Park, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, and is open to the public. Tickets are $40 per person and include both the lecture and dinner. Reservations are requested by April 27. To make reservations or for additional information call 865-215-8883 or visit our website at www.eastTNhistory.org.

Join the KSO Woodwind Quintet for Woodwinds After Work at the Public House on High Street, 312 High Street, Maryville, TN. The members of the Woodwind Quintet will perform three sets of music for approximately 20 minutes each. Food and drink specials are available for purchase. Hear the from the musicians first-hand in this unique, up-close environment.

This event is free to attend; no tickets are required. https://www.facebook.com/events/1363137890419963/

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: 865-291-3310, http://www.knoxvillesymphony.com/event/294/woodwinds-after-work/

The Maryville College Community Chorus, under the direction of Alan Eleazer, will present a spring concert, titled “Broadway Pops” May 2, 2017 @ 7:00 pm.

This established chorus of over 50 singers has a strong tradition of presenting quality choral music and frequently joins other community ensembles such as the Maryville College youth choirs and the Orchestra at Maryville College. The chorus performs quality literature of various styles and genres in the highest caliber and often features the music of area composers and arrangers, as well as the classic gems of the masters.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Clayton Center Box Office. Tickets are free for MC faculty, staff and students.
Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com.

Stop by to see May's exhibit by Kristy Keel-Blackmon, the artist behind Oak Roots Creative, whose beautiful nature photographs and abstract paintings showcase her attention to detail! http://www.oakrootscreative.com/

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Exhibit: Oil & Water Do Mix
paintings and wood turnings by Nelson Ziegler

Hours: M-F, 9-5
Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2-4pm

The Rose Center, 442 West Second North St., Morristown, TN, 37814. Hours: M-F 9-5. Information: 423-581-4330, www.rosecenter.org

Opening reception on Fri Apr 28, 6:30-8:00 PM. Free and open to the public.

Featuring the opening of the Annual All-Media Show by the Knoxville Watercolor Society. The exhibit does contain 90% watercolors, but other media represented are: oils, pastels, mixed media, and acrylics. KWS allows members to show other media once a year to demonstrate that some of the members are just as competent and comfortable working in other media besides watercolor.

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