Calendar of Events

Saturday, April 6, 2024

George Denninger Artist Open House on the Dogwood Trail

  • April 6, 2024 — April 28, 2024

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5 PM, April 6 - 28 (or for appointment call 636-256-6555)

Come talk with the artist and explore examples of his fine art, sculpture, and furniture throughout his gallery home. Mr. Denninger is an internationally known artist, designer, and author. His work is part of the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Open houses are free. http://georgedenninger.com/

At 2109 Manor Road, Knoxville, TN 37920.

Bijou Theatre: Cowboy Bebop Live

Category: Music

COWBOY BEBOP LIVE, Saturday April 6 at 8:00 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

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

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration

Category: Music

Thermal Label Warehouse/Shaw Family Pops Series
Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
Knoxville Civic Auditorium

Enjoy an “enchanted evening” of showstoppers from the greatest Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals. Talented singers straight from Broadway join the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for unforgettable moments from Oklahoma, The King and I, South Pacific, and The Sound of Music.

Information/tickets: 865-291-3310 or https://knoxvillesymphony.com

Dogwood Arts: 16th Annual Chalk Walk

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Free event and Kids, family

APRIL 6, 2024 | DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE/MARKET SQUARE
Artists Working: 8AM-5PM
Award Ceremony: 7PM (Market Square Stage)

Knoxville's favorite live art competition is back! Dogwood Arts will host the 16th Annual Chalk Walk from 8AM-7:30PM in Downtown Knoxville on Saturday, April 6th. Over 300 artists and collaborative teams will turn downtown sidewalks into a seemingly infinite canvas — from kindergarteners to professional artists, this event allows the entire community to showcase their creative talents. The City of Knoxville estimates that over 30,000 people come out to enjoy Chalk Walk each year.

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

East Tennessee Music Collectors Show

  • April 6, 2024

Category: Festivals, special events and Music

APRIL 6, SEPTEMBER 7

We urge ALL of you to please follow current health dept. guidelines regarding the wearing of masks, and social distancing, etc. Come shop for 1000s of rare vinyl LPs and 45s, plus CDs, music DVDs, memorabilia, and more ... It's the biggest music store in Tennessee-for one day only! *CONTACT the promoter, GREG NEAL, for information on becoming a vendor at our events.

At ROTHCHILD CONFERENCE CENTER, 8807 KINGSTON PIKE, Knoxville TN, 10am-4pm, admission $2.

www.Facebook.com/GregNealShows, GregNealShow@gmail.com
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @gregnealshow

Mill and Mine: FLIPTURN, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners

  • April 6, 2024

Category: Music

Sat Apr 6 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

East Tennessee Historical Society: Everyday Arts

Category: Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event, History, heritage and Kids, family

Join the East Tennessee Historical Society as we celebrate Everyday Arts on April 6, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street.

Join the East Tennessee Historical Society as we celebrate Everyday Arts! Throughout history, people created items they needed – often in artistic ways. These crafts served a purpose while also lending beauty to everyday life. From pottery to broom making, spinning to quilting, meet modern-day artists who have mastered these ancient crafts. Explore the Museum of East Tennessee galleries to see historic examples of these arts and take your turn at creating your own at the make-and-take stations. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
Featuring
Quilting
Embroidery
Pottery
Weaving
Spinning
Broom Making
Basket Weaving
Hoof and Horn
For more information and a list of artists, visit https://www.easttnhistory.org/event/everyday-arts/.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: M-F 9-4, Sa 10-4, Su 1-5. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

Mabry-Hazen House: Park Day & Spring Clean-Up

Category: Free event, History, heritage and Science, nature

Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 9:00AM - 3:00PM

It's time to clean up the winter leftovers as we dive into spring! For Park Day 2024, show your support by donating a few volunteer hours to Mabry-Hazen House. With over 7 acres on Mabry's Hill, there is always plenty of grounds keeping the museum needs help completing. Only have 2 hours? No worries, all are welcome to come and go as they please.

Activities will include leaf and brush removal, mulching, dead tree removal, garden bed weed removal, and general grounds cleaning. Some tools will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring rakes, shears, shovels, tarps, pruners, trowels, and similar yard and garden tools.

Water and refreshments will be provided. Got questions or need more info? Call the office at 865.522.8661 or send an email to admin@mabryhazen.com

Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915. Information: 865-522-8661, www.mabryhazen.com

Ijams Nature Center: Spring Into Hope

Category: Classes, workshops, Exhibitions, visual art, Free event, Health, wellness, Kids, family, Lecture, panel, Meetup, Music and Science, nature

Join in a day of festivities and community engagement on April 6 from 2-6pm as Ijams Nature Center, UTK Sources of Strength and Contact Care Line bring you 'Spring Into Hope,' a vibrant and uplifting mental health awareness festival! With the arrival of spring, we come together to spread messages of hope, resilience, and support for ourselves and each other. This festival is a space for healing, learning, and connecting with others who understand the challenges we face.

The day will be filled with community resources, music, art, speaker sessions, hands-on workshops, and discussions, with the goal of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and promote positive well-being for all.

Event begins at 2pm. Speaker and activity schedule to be announced soon. Musical performances begin at 4pm. This is a family friendly event for all ages.

This is a free event but donations for this event are greatly appreciated and go to support Sources of Strength @ UTK to advance mental health awareness among college students, employees at the University of Tennessee, and the broader community by destigmatizing conversations around mental health through help-seeking behavior, fostering resilience, encouraging healthy coping mechanisms, and cultivating a sense of belonging within the community. Parking will also be free on this day at Ijams.

https://www.ijams.org/event-details/special-event-spring-into-hope-a-mental-health-awareness-festival

Jubilee Community Arts: The Lonetones

Category: Music

8 pm

The Lonetones are a genre-bending, modern-folk band from Knoxville, TN. Driven by the songwriting of married-couple Steph Gunnoe (acoustic and electric guitar) and Sean McCollough (guitars, banjo, mandolin), the band artfully fuses urban and rural themes and musical styles. Steph and Sean have performed together since the year 2000 and have always surrounded themselves with talented musicians to help bring their songs to life. Currently the band includes Vince Ilagan (Justin Town Earl, Scott Miller, Jill Andrews, Circus #9) on bass and Jamie Cook (The Black Lillies, The Everybody Fields) on drums. They will also be joined by cellist Cecilia Wright (Tyler Childers, Senora May, Lucette, R.B. Morris).

Tickets available at TicketLeap (jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com), by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior to show

$20 at the door, $15 General Audience Advance, $14 JCA members, students & seniors 65+
Jubilee Community Arts | 1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916

Chapman Highway Dogwood Trail Kickoff Celebration

Category: Festivals, special events, Free event, Kids, family and Science, nature

Dogwood Arts is celebrating 69 years of blooming trails! Several events are scheduled throughout the month to celebrate the efforts of trail residents and showcase these spectacular neighborhoods. (This event is not hosted by Dogwood Arts.)

9AM-2PM
● CommonPlace Coffee + Community (6000 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, 37920)
● Food Trucks, Local Artists and Vendors, Music

Visitors can find Trailhead addresses, trail maps, and a list of Open Gardens, Camera Sites, and Walking Trails online at https://www.dogwoodarts.com/trailsandgardens. Printed Trail Guides are available at Visit Knoxville, all ORNL Federal Credit Union Branches, and the Dogwood Arts office [123 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902]. Info: 865-637-4561

West Hills Dogwood Trail Celebration

Category: Festivals, special events, Free event, Kids, family and Science, nature

Dogwood Arts is celebrating 69 years of blooming trails! Several events are scheduled throughout the month to celebrate the efforts of trail residents and showcase these spectacular neighborhoods. (This event is not hosted by Dogwood Arts.)

9AM-12PM
● John Bynon Park (7624 Sheffield Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909)
● Dogwood tree dedication celebrating the 60th anniversary of the West Hills Community Association in honor of five outstanding neighborhood volunteers. Local artists, food trucks, Master Gardener Q&A, and volunteer cleanup along West Hills Park.

Visitors can find Trailhead addresses, trail maps, and a list of Open Gardens, Camera Sites, and Walking Trails online at https://www.dogwoodarts.com/trailsandgardens. Printed Trail Guides are available at Visit Knoxville, all ORNL Federal Credit Union Branches, and the Dogwood Arts office [123 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902]. Info: 865-637-4561

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