Calendar of Events

Observations and Imaginings - Watercolors and Drawings by Susan B Miller and Michael Pardee
The Schilling Gallery, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 South Northshore Drive
865-584-3957 or www.wpcknox.org

5 PM
For Choir, Organ and Orchestra
"Gloria" with Edie Johnson, organ

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension
(865) 588-0589 or info@knoxvilleascension.org
800 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919

Friends of Music and the Arts, a support society for music at Ascension, augments the calendar of liturgical feast-days with concerts and organ recitals throughout the year. https://www.knoxvilleascension.org/foma

Join us at Mill & Mine, 227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Sunday, May 4th, 2025 11am - 6pm

Over the past decade The Retropolitan Craft Fair has grown from a fledgling local market into one of the premiere maker events in the Southeast. We’re proud to be part of Knoxville’s flourishing maker community and are grateful to our sponsors, vendors and patrons for making this little dream of ours a reality. Cheers to the next 10 years!

Showcasing vendors of handmade and vintage goods from all over the Southeast. Come shop our spring fair!

https://www.retropolitancraft.com/

The Wailers: 2025 Natural Mystic 30th Anniversary Tour, Sunday, May 4, 7:30 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Embark on an extraordinary musical journey with The Wailers in 2025 as they commemorate the 30th anniversary of their acclaimed compilation album, Natural Mystic: The Legend Lives On. Following the success of their 2024 tour, which honored Bob Marley's legendary album Legend, The Wailers are set to bring the entirety of Natural Mystic to life on stage, offering fans a unique and immersive experience.

Tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00624DB5CC5A20

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

Sun, May 4, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, $20
Central United Methodist Church, 201 Third Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917

Explore the charm of Historic Fourth and Gill with our 35th Anniversary, Tour of Homes & Secret Gardens 2025. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of historic architecture, beautiful gardens, and fascinating history.

Children - 12 and under…Free. No refunds will be given for inclement weather.
https://fourth-and-gill-neighborhood-organization-650629.square.site/product/historic-fourth-and-gill-tour-of-homes-secret-gardens-2024/3

Tennessee Riverboat Company, 300 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 525-7827

Tickets are available at https://www.tnriverboat.com/product/blues-cruise/ and by calling (865) 525-7827. Tickets are just $25 for members in advance and $30 for non-members. Boarding begins at 3:15 pm.

MUSICIANS:
JEN “LIL’ RED” MILLIGAN – VOCALS, GUITAR, WASHBOARD
PASCAL FOUQUET- GUITAR
DWIGHT CARTIER – BASS
JASON EDWARDS – DRUMS

Each voyage will also have full bar and limited food menu available onboard to buy.

At the Laurel Theater (865) 522-5851
1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916

JCA is continuing its Laurel Folk School community educational programing this summer at the Laurel Theater. The Folk School offers group instruction in traditional music and dance at affordable rates through a series of workshops and short courses. We plan to kick off the season with a free beginner/intermediate fiddle workshop focused on fiddle waltzes on Sunday, May 4.
Sign up using this form: https://jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com/beginner-fiddle-waltzes/

First Friday Reception: May 2nd, 5:30 - 9 pm
May Featured Artist

Kimberly Collins, Photography
Kimberly is a storyteller. Whether she’s weaving a tale of fiction or exploring the world through the camera lens, story is the ultimate goal. Kimberly’s photography covers many areas across the country, but her favorite subjects make their home in Appalachia
—wild horses in West Virginia, a stream in the Great Smoky Mountains, an ancient magnolia tree, or the delicate blooms on a dogwood. She hopes to share the magic and wonder of Appalachia through her photography. Kimberly is board member of the Art Market Gallery in Knoxville, Tennessee (2025). Kimberly is also a published author and her latest historical fiction series, Mingo Chronicles (Blood Creek and The Massacre), depicts the coal mine wars in West Virginia. Set in the early 1900s, this pivotal labor struggle includes one of the largest armed insurrections in the history of the United States. Kimberly is a writer, a photographer, a dreamer—creating worlds with the magic of words and images.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-6, Su 1-6. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net, www.Facebook.com/ArtMarketGallery

Join us for The REQUIEM Project, an ongoing COVID memorial by Bay Area artist Tina Rath, opening on First Friday, May 2nd, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Arrowmont Gallery, with Rath present.

This installation represents the staggering global loss of the COVID-19 pandemic, with each of the more than 7 million lives lost symbolized by an individual golden circle. REQUIEM seeks to make this unimaginable number tangible. Every drawing includes handwritten names, honoring individuals and acknowledging their unique lives. Though the pandemic years may feel distant, the collective grief and trauma remain with us. The REQUIEM Project invites us to engage in a quiet, meditative process of healing through art. Throughout the exhibition, including opening night, visitors are invited to take part in “Compassion Drawing” sessions. Using gold watercolor, one can contribute their own circles to the project. Each circle—like a fingerprint—is distinct, reflecting personal touch. Multiple people work on the 50 x 72″ drawings, creating a rich tapestry of varied circles expressing the collective nature of The REQUIEM Project. Whether or not you personally lost someone to COVID-19, “Compassion Drawing” sessions are open to everyone, no art experience is needed. Children age 10+ are also welcome, and all materials with simple instructions will be provided. You may also write the name of a loved one who died from COVID-19 on a circle. Their name will be added to a growing global database of those lost, compiled by the artist.

If you’re unable to attend in person but would still like to honor someone, you can email their name(s) to tina@tinarath.com. Tina will personally include them in the artwork and send you an image and the drawing number they appear on.

For more information on this exhibition and others, please visit our site at https://arrowmont.org/galleries/
110 S Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 | (865) 436-7511

Join us for May First Friday as we debut FOLK — a new show by Kendra Barth of Blanket Fort Studio. Her whimsical ceramics blend storytelling, texture, and color in truly charming ways.

https://www.instagram.com/blanketfortstudio/

Rala: Regional and Local Artisans, 112 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Mon-Thu & Sat 11-6, Fri 11-8, Sun 11-5. Information: 865-525-7888, https://shoprala.com or www.instagram.com/ShopRala

Hi Suzanne! This Month, we're featuring Gabriela Toledo's "Dreams and Nightmares." The exhibit debuts on May 2nd from 5 PM - 9 PM, and we remain available until May 31st.

https://holahoralatina.org/current-exhibit/

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

Friday, May 2 from 6-8 Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for the art trio “The Three Dames" consisting of Marcia Shelly, Cheryl Massey, and Linda Blair

Marcia has exhibited extensively across the lower 48. She typically paints with acrylics and often likes LARGE.

Cheryl describes her creative process as starting with a lingering spark of inspiration—an image that evolves until it is fully expressed through color on canvas.

Linda begin with mere colorful spots then evolve naturally, and while the blends are often a surprise, the surprise is a special aspect of the total pleasure.

Please join us for some amazing art and of course great coffee!

Awaken Coffee, 125 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Open daily. Information: 865-951-0427, www.instagram.com/awaken_coffee or www.facebook.com/awakencoffeeoldcity/