Calendar of Events
Friday, February 16, 2024
Knoxville Children's Theatre: Disney's Aladdin, Jr.
Category: Kids, family, Music and Theatre
Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy-Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show. The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world!”
Performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; and Sundays at 3 PM.
KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of plays for children and families.
Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com
Ijams Nature Center: Upcoming Events
Category: Classes, workshops, Health, wellness, Kids, family and Science, nature
2/16 • Woodcock Walk
2/17 • Woodcock Walk
2/18 • Self Care Sunday Yoga
2/18 • Homemade Beauty: Balms and Salves
2/18 • Bluegrass Monthly Jam
2/21 • Lovesick at Ijams Concert
Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org
Knoxville Opera: Verdi's La Traviata
February 16th and 18th will bring the emotionally charged Verdi's La Traviata. This beloved opera will be stage directed by the esteemed Keturah Stickann and conducted by the distinguished Joseph Mechavich, providing a harmonious blend of passion, drama, and transcendent music.
At the Tennessee Theater, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, https://www.knoxvilleopera.org/
Maryville College APO Theatre and Foothills Community Players: Little Women
Category: Music
Maryville College APO Theatre and Foothills Community Players Present: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Adapted by Erin Riley
We kick off our 2024 season with Erin Riley’s adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN, a beloved favorite from Louisa May Alcott! We are partnering with Maryville College’s APO to bring this show to the Haslam Flexible Theater stage at the Clayton Center for the Arts.
Friday, February 16th @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 17th @ 4:00 and 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 18th @ 2:00 PM
Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com
Bijou Theatre: Erick Baker: Ultimate Date Night Weekend
Category: Music
ERICK BAKER: ULTIMATE DATE NIGHT WEEKEND
TWO NIGHTS, February 16 & 17, 2024 at the Bijou Theatre
Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/
Gallery 1010: Holding Their Memories
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event
Photo Series by Joss Kitts
Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Reception Fri 5-7 PM, Sat 10 AM – 1 PM, or by appointment. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/
Knoxville Museum of Art: Soundscapes - Kyle Schroeder
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Music
The Knoxville Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited lineup for the upcoming 2023-2024 season of Soundscapes at the KMA, the museum's signature concert series. Formerly known as “Alive After Five,” the rebranded series promises an unforgettable musical journey, showcasing a diverse array of talented artists and genres. Soundscapes at the KMA continues its tradition of providing an enriching cultural experience for music enthusiasts and art lovers alike. "Soundscapes is more than just a concert series" says coordinator Brian Clay, "it's the fusion between of music performance and fantastic visual art, one-of-a-kind performances with the exhibitions and collections of the KMA as a backdrop. We have a fantastic new season scheduled, and we invite you to join us for these unforgettable musical experiences in the stunning setting of the KMA.” Enjoy curated performances, cocktails, and dancing in beautiful Bailey Hall, or explore the art on view as music weaves through the galleries. Kick off your weekend in an extraordinary atmosphere that allows you to see, hear, and feel art in a whole new way.
2023-2024 SEASON LINEUP:
· February 16, 2024, 6-9pm—Kyle Schroeder
· March 8, 2024, 6-9pm—Kimberlye McKinney
· April 12, 2024, 6-9pm—"A Tribute to Motown Soul II"
· May 10, 2024, 6-9pm—To Be Announced
· June 14, 2024, 6-9pm—To Be Announced
· July 12, 2024, 6-9pm—Adam Hawley
· August 16, 2024, 6-9pm—Season Finale
TICKETS: Members: $20, Non-Members: $25, Member’s Pass: FREE, Kids under 12: FREE
SEASON TICKETS: Members: $160, Non-Members: $200, Secures entry to all nine performances (one show discount)
Season details, including the full lineup, ticket information, and artist bios, are available at knoxart.org.
The museum is located in downtown Knoxville at 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive and is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.knoxart.org
Tennessee Valley Players: Gala
Category: Dance, movement, Fundraisers and Music
Tennessee Valley Player's Gala
Friday, Feb 16, 2024, 07:00 PM
at St John's Episcopal Cathedral, Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville
You Can Dance ... You Can Jive ... Having the Time of Your Life! Join Tennessee Valley Players for a nostalgic look back at some of our Greatest Hits!
https://tennesseevalleyplayers.org/
Bluegill Productions: Friday Night Live! with Soulful Sounds Revue
Category: Music
UPDATE 2-13-24: CANCELLED/POSTPONED
Presented by Bluegill Productions and The Concourse
5:30 PM Doors | 6:30 PM Show
Tickets: $10 + fees Advance | $15 At The Door
Children 12 & under are free
Limited seating available
Information: bluegill.mg8@gmail.com
Mill and Mine: Corey Smith's "Suburban Drawl" Tour
Category: Music
Fri Feb 16 2024
8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: 865-343-6000 or https://themillandmine.com
Knoxville Community Media: Disposition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event
Disposition: A communicative arts presentation of work by young adults from our community.
Represented organizations include:
Closer Walk Advocacy + Recovery
Phyllis Wheatley YWCA
UT Future
Youth Action Board
Friday, February 16, 6pm - 9pm
107 Bearden Place, Knoxville, TN 37917
www.knoxcm.org
865.215.8848
Clarence Brown Theatre: The Giver
Category: Kids, family, Literature, spoken word, writing and Theatre
By Lois Lowry
Adapted by Eric Coble
Clarence Brown Theatre
February 14 – March 3, 2024
From one of the most popular young adult novels of our time. Jonas’ world is perfect. It’s safe. Controlled. Without war or pain. Without color. Where every person is assigned a role in the community. At age 12, he’s chosen to be keeper of the community’s memories from The Giver, the only person with memories of real pain and joy. As Jonas begins to experience these memories, he is faced with a decision: conform to society’s expectations or control his own destiny.
Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information/tickets: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com