Calendar of Events

Free, outdoor weekly concerts on Outdoor Stage at Market Square on Thursday evenings. Bring your kids, lawn chairs, blankets, pets, and friends to enjoy outdoor Knoxville nights, live music, food, fun, and community in Market Square.

Featuring a broad spectrum of musical genres from 7-9 PM each Thursday. Upcoming dates:

Thurs. June 22 - Folk Singer-songwriter and former Knoxvillian Louise Mosrie at 7:00 p.m.; www.louisemosrie.com
Thurs. June 29 - Nashville pianist Kendall Ray at 7:00 p.m., bitly.com/ConcertsSquareKendall

To stay updated on bands and any cancellations due to weather, visit the City of Knoxville Special Events Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/CityofKnoxvilleSpecialEvents

Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association Stars of the Industry Luncheon
PAULY Awards & Scholarship presentations on May 4, 2017 at 11:15 am.
The luncheon will be held at The Foundry on the Fair Site, 747 World’s Fair Park.

Special Guest Speaker will be Stefanie Benjamin, PH.D., CHE
Assistant Professor, Department of Retail, Hospitality & Tourism Management,
University of Tennessee.
For more information please visit gkha@gkhospitality.org
Facebook: Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association-GKHA

Held on the first Thursday of each month. The next comedy showcase will be May 4th headlining Fray Forde.

Hosted by local comedian/show producer Aaron Chasteen.

133 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Info: abchasteen17@gmail.com

Editors of three prestigious literary journals, Alexis Williams of New Millennium Writings, Richard Hermes of Grist, and Marianne Worthington of Still will explain what they're looking for and how they work at the May program of the Knoxville Writers' Guild. The program will take place Thursday, May 4 at 7:00 pm.

The public is invited to the program, which will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church, 201 East Third Avenue. Admission is a suggested $2 and parking is free.

The Knoxville Writers' Guild exists to facilitate a broad and inclusive community for area writers, provide a forum for information, support and sharing among writers, help members improve and market their writing skills and promote writing and creativity. Additional information can be found at www.KnoxvilleWritersGuild.org www.facebook.com/KnoxWritersGuild.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform a FREE, family-friendly concert on Market Square in downtown Knoxville to kick off the City of Knoxville's Concerts on the Square Series. Hundreds are expected to gather for this annual outdoor concert. Music Director Aram Demirjian leads the KSO in a program of light pops, including classics from Brahms and Beethoven, plus American composers Leroy Anderson and Aaron Copland and a medley of music by George Gershwin. Sponsored by Home Federal Bank, this concert is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Bijou Theatre.

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Photography by Daniel Taylor and Paper Mache Mixed Media Sculpture by Mary Saylor. Daniel Taylor is a self-taught artist who enjoys "Street Photography" or casual photos of everyday life. He also likes to shoot black and white photos of jazz artists on stage. Mary Saylor has a love of all animals and creates playful sculptures that are whimsical and humorous in nature.

Westminister Presbyterian Church, 6500 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-F 9-4. Info: (865) 584-3957 or www.wpcknox.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

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

We first meet the girl group “The Marvelous Wonderettes” as they take the stage at their 1958 senior prom. Through classic hits of the 50’s we learn about their lives and loves, discovering that their dreams are as big as their crinolines! A decade later, the “Wonderettes” reunite at their 10-year reunion, eventually discovering that no matter what life has thrown their way or what the future may bring, they can conquer it together. A must-take musical trip down memory lane!

Showtimes
Fri Apr 28, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sat Apr 29, 2017 | 8:00PM
Thu May 4, 2017 | 8:00PM
Fri May 5, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sat May 6, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sun May 7, 2017 | 2:00PM
Fri May 12, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sat May 13, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sun May 14, 2017 | 2:00PM

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