Calendar of Events
Monday, May 5, 2025
Beck Cultural Exchange Center: Beck-Met Gala
Category: Culinary arts, food, Festivals, special events, Fundraisers, History, heritage and Music
Beck is excited to announce that in celebration of our 50th anniversary, we will host the “Beck-Met Gala” on Monday, May 5, at the Grande on Clinton Highway. This event will emulate the iconic Met Gala, a charity affair that dates back to 1948 and supports the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The Met Gala traditionally takes place on the first Monday of May, coinciding with the unveiling of the museum's annual blockbuster exhibition.
This year, the Met Gala theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," inspired by the thought-provoking book "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity." We are thrilled to align our Knoxville event with this theme, creating our very own “Beck-Met Gala” at the same time as the festivities in New York. We will also host an engaging watch party, feature talented Black male models on the runway, and invite our entire community to join us for an unforgettable evening of style, fashion, entertainment, and vital fundraising efforts.
The evening will kick off with guests being greeted by paparazzi photographers, music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment. Guests will enjoy a spectacular opening, including an opportunity to join the host on stage for a segment called “Tell Me About Your Look.” Finally, attendees will be treated to outstanding runway fashions presented by 25 Black male models showcasing styles from the early nineteenth century to futuristic designs.
At The Grande, 5441 Clinton Hwy
Information: 865-524-8461, www.beckcenter.net
Dogwood Arts: Epiphone Student Guitar Design Exhibition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Free event, Fundraisers and Kids, family
The 2025 Epiphone Student Guitar Design Exhibition & Auction includes 20 guitars designed and painted by youth artists from across East Tennessee.
Dogwood Arts Gallery, 123 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
The 2025 Epiphone Student Guitar Design Exhibition & Auction includes 20 guitars designed and painted by youth artists from across East Tennessee. The exhibition will be on display in the Dogwood Gallery during the month of May and at Southern Skies Music Festival on May 10th. The guitars will be auctioned online to benefit youth art programs at Dogwood Arts.
Participating schools: Bearden High School, Concord Christian School, Farragut High School, Gibbs High School, Home School, Jefferson Middle School, Karns High School, L&N STEM Academy, Maryville High School, and West Valley Middle School.
First Friday Opening Reception: Friday, May 2nd from 5-8PM
Gallery Hours: M-F 10AM-5PM
123 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
https://www.dogwoodarts.com/event-details/epiphone-student-guitar-design-exhibition
