Calendar of Events

The Psychology of a Murderer, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 7:30 at the Bijou Theatre.

Tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006151A7193E25

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

Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 16, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Tennessee Theatre

The MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks Series concludes with a monumental concert featuring the world premiere of a KSO-commissioned African drum concerto written by Derrick Skye, whose compositions have been described as “deliciously head-spinning.” African music resounds on the remaining program in Price’s lively “Colonial Dance” and Dvorak’s remarkable “New World Symphony.”

Aram Demirjian, conductor
Indigenous Vibes, drums

FLORENCE PRICE: Colonial Dance
DERRICK SKYE: New African Drum Concerto – KSO commission & world premiere
ANTONIN DVORAK: Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”)

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

Alyssa Edwards - Crowned - North American Tour 2025, Thursday, May 15, 7:30 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Renowned as one of the most famous drag performers in herstory, Alyssa Edwards is an American entertainer, choreographer, and globally recognized television personality.

Before her television debut, Alyssa was a talented dance instructor and one of the most decorated performers in the drag pageantry circuit. Her rise to international fame began in 2012 when she was cast in the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, where her candid testimonials, iconic tongue-pops, and quirky personality made her an instant fan favorite. She returned in 2016 for RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars Season 2, finishing as fourth runner-up and once again capturing hearts worldwide. This show is for ages 18+

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/alyssa-edwards-crowned-north-american-tour-knoxville-tennessee-05-15-2025

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

Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:30am to 10:30am

End your week with gentle yoga at the McClung Museum. Enjoy breathing, relaxing movements, and stretching, with some calm, meditative moments to ease you into your Friday. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and bring a yoga mat. Forgot your mat or don't have one? No problem! The museum has a limited supply of mats to loan. No experience is necessary.

About the Instructor: Megan Fields just celebrated her 20th anniversary at UT and currently serves as the Director of Public Speaking. She also lives on campus as a sorority house director and enjoys supporting students. In her free time, she teaches yoga and meditation and enjoys reading and hiking. Her life goal is to share mindfulness practices to stay grounded in this fast-paced, distracted culture.

https://calendar.utk.edu/event/copy-of-yoga-at-the-museum

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Tu-Sa 9-5, Sun 12-4. Information: 865-974-2144, https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/

The Knoxville Museum of Art is proud to announce Electricity for All, a thought-provoking exhibition exploring the complex relationships between technology, information, and power. Framed by the historical context of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)—a transformative New Deal program launched in the 1930s to bring electricity to the region —Electricity for All delves into the profound social and cultural shifts that took place across the Tennessee River Valley. While the TVA promised progress and prosperity, it also produced disruption and displacement that continues to linger. This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the dualities of technological advancement, and the costs that inhabit our need and desire to progress.

Taking its name from one of TVA’s original promotional slogans, Electricity for All features work by contemporary artists who grapple with the legacy and ramifications of innovation. Some imagine utopian futures powered by technology’s democratizing potential; others sound a cautionary note, revealing the pitfalls of surveillance and decentralized authority. Still others manipulate digital materials and metaphors to explore the poetics of power in an interconnected world.

Artists: Jim Campbell, Petra Cortright, Daniel Canogar, Nathan Hylden, Beryl Korot, Frederick Hammersley, Matthew Angelo Harrison, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Amor Muñoz, Iván Navarro, Marilène Oliver, Mimi Ọnụọha, Trevor Paglen, Nam June Paik, Elias Sime, Jered Sprecher & Sam van Strien.

For additional information and updates, follow the Knoxville Museum of Art on social media: Facebook: Knoxville Museum of Art, Instagram: @knoxvillemuseumofart, X: @knoxart

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org. Admission and parking are free.

Concerts on the Square Presented by Axle Logistics
Join us on Market Square, located in the heart of Downtown Knoxville for free concerts during the summer of 2025! Concerts on the Square presented by Axle Logistics will feature free concerts on Market Square with Jazz music on Tuesdays in May, June & September from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. and a variety of music genres on the Third Thursdays in the months of May-September.

Jazz Tuesdays 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
May 6- Margherita Fava and the Knoxville Jazz Workshop
May 13- Greg Tardy Quintet
*Opening performance with Karns Highschool Jazz Band starting at 5:30pm-6:15pm
May 20
May 27
June 3
June 10
June 17
June 24

https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/special_events/concerts_on_the_square

Citizen Soldier: The Semicolon Tour with 10 Years, special guests Thousand Below,
Friday, May 16, at the Mill and Mine.

Tickets at https://www.ticketweb.com/event/citizen-soldier-the-semicolon-tour-the-mill-mine-tickets/

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: 865-343-6000 or https://themillandmine.com

May 17: Children’s Festival of Reading, World’s Fair Park, 10:00-3:00

The Children's Festival of Reading is held on the third Saturday in May to celebrate the end of school and the beginning of summer. The event launches summer programming at the Library and features children's book authors and illustrators, storybook characters, science demonstrations, storytellers, musicians, arts & crafts, a parade of books, and more than 50 community organizations. Last year, more than 11,000 guests attended. In its 19th year, the Festival has become a mainstay event for a generation of families. This year, it is set for May 17 in World's Fair Park with award-winning authors and illustrators including:

Kate Messner, New York Times bestselling author of The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z, Capture the Flag and Over and Under the Snow

Vivian Vende Velde, award winning author of fantasy, science fiction, and spooky tales including Heir Apparent, Never Trust a Dead Man and Cloaked in Red

Kevin Lewis, the mastermind behind Chugga Chugga Choo-Choo and My Truck is Stuck

https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us for The Summer Soiree at the KMA—a lively, annual fundraiser celebrating the arts! Dance the night away to the sounds of the Wes Bailey Band while savoring exquisite hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Holly Hambright of Holly’s Eventful Catering. This enchanting summer evening promises to be the most enjoyable way to support the cultural heartbeat of our community. Don’t miss your chance to indulge in a night of fun and philanthropy at the Knoxville Museum of Art!

Presented by Ann & Steve Bailey and hosted by Art House. Questions? Email arthouse@knoxart.org.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org.

Step into a realm of magic and wonder at Waltz of the Faeries, an exquisite masquerade ball where fantasy and elegance intertwine. On May 17, 2025, beneath glowing lanterns and a starlit sky, don your finest fae-inspired attire and waltz through a night of live music, mystical quests, enchanting elixirs, and dazzling masquerade contests. With exclusive VIP perks, a whimsical marketplace, and an evening of spellbinding surprises, this is your chance to embrace the magic.

https://www.ancientlorevillage.com/waltz-of-the-faeries/

Knoxville Chamber Orchestra in performance, May 17, at 7:00 PM.

​Anton Arensky Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 32 (violin, cello, piano).
Mozart Piano Trio in E major, K. 542

​Sean Claire, violin
Cherylonda Fitzgerald, cello
Ryan Fogg, piano

Concert at Westminster Presbyterian, 6500 Northshore Drive Knoxville.
Suggested donation $25 at the door / students free.

https://www.knoxvillechambermusicsociety.com/

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