Calendar of Events

Precolumbian Treasures from Sitio Conte

More than 150 gold objects, circa AD 700-1100, as well as ceramics and objects of precious and semi-precious stone, ivory, and bone.

1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3200. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9-5 and Sunday, 1-5. FREE. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 974-2144.

Follows the career arc of this self-taught master from his early traditional pieces to the spectacular tour-de-force multi-layered works of the present. The selection of more than 100 objects from the artist's personal collection documents his fascination with undersea life, astronomy, as well as the pure process of glass blowing. Included in the selection are works from Simpson's various series—Goblets, Tumblers, Iridescent Vases, Perfume Bottles, Portals, Tektites, Planets, Copper Baskets, and Inhabited Vases. Organized by the Huntsville Museum of Art; illustrated catalogue available.

CLOSED MARCH 6-9

1050 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm. FREE admission. For more information: (865) 525-6101, www.knoxart.org

The Farragut Folklife Museum is hosting two special exhibits featuring the photography of Mike Naney and a clown collection on loan from Loretta Bradley, Folklife Museum Committee member. Trained as a geologist, Naney's interest in science influences his choice of photographic subject material. Using a camera since age eight, he uses his camera today to document geologic observations in the field as well as to record natural beauty on weekend excursions and family vacations. A trip to Alaska afforded Naney the opportunity to photograph the northern lights while a Hawaiian vacation gave him the chance to watch and photograph molten lava cooling to form new rock. He finds great satisfaction in making images that capture the essence of a beautiful scene and illustrate an earth science related concept, principle or process.

The Farragut Folklife Museum is committed to preserving the heritage of its East Tennessee community and features a remarkable collection of artifacts from the area, including an extensive collection of the personal belongings of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first Admiral of the U.S. Navy and hero of the Civil War. Housed in the Farragut Town Hall located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive, the Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers free admission. For more information: 865-966-7057, www.townoffarragut.org

The last Wednesday of every month, this live radio show features music from the Appalachian foothills to the Mississippi delta and beyond, by nationally recognized artists as well as up-and-coming artists who reflect our region's varied artistic culture. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale, featuring a house band led by Dave Nichols, and broadcast live on WDVX and WDVX.com. Tickets are $10 advance, $15 night of the show, available at the Tennessee Theatre box office, the online gift shop at TennesseeTheatre.com and at the WDVX Blue Plate Special concerts weekdays at noon at the Knoxville Visitors Center.

803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For more information, please visit the Web site or call (865) 522-0832.

Scottish Country Dancing is a sociable dance form with roots stretching back for centuries. There are approximately 13,000 dances in existence. Dancers are grouped into sets, typically of 3, 4, or 5 pairs arranged either in two lines (men facing ladies) or in a square, and work together to dance a sequence of formations. While dances are danced with a partner, you do not need to arrive with a partner; it's social dancing. New dancers are always welcome. Please feel free to drop by any meeting to join in the dancing or observe and learn more.

2009 Meeting Dates are January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, and December 6. At Erin Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall. More information: (423) 747-6474, knox_scd @ hotmail.com

These sessions are an informal meeting of artists, drawing and painting live models, under the tutelage of internationally known college level instructor Gifford Nicholaides.
- Life drawing practice sessions are held on Saturday mornings starting at 9:00 AM and running for two hours. Cost is $10, pay as you go.

The building is the former office of the Candoro Marble Company, located at 681 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, and resembles a small town post office. It is now owned by the South Knoxville Art and Heritage Center, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Community Room was used for drafting, therefore features a terrific bank of north facing windows. Constructed in 1922, and designed in the Beaux Arts style, the building features examples of carved ornamentation, columns, travertine interiors and polished marble.

More information: 865-573-0709

Knoxville Museum of Art: Alive After Five
Knoxville's unique live music experience on select Fridays in the museum's Great Hall. Non-smoking, two cash bars, dancing, catering, family-friendly and great for a date. Free parking. Admission is usually $8 for non-members, $4 for members and students.

March 27 - Sharon Mosby & the Wendel Werner Quartet
April 3 - Alvin Jett & phatnoiZ
April 10 - Phillip LeJeune
April 17 - Chuck Beattie Band
April 24 - Justin Thompson
May 1 - Christabel & the Jons
May 8 - Sheila Gordon & Evelyn Jack with the Downtowners
May 15 - Bluegill's Blues Bash: Zac Harmon, Miranda Louise & the Stella Vees
June 19 - Carib Sounds Steel Band
June 26 - Y'uns

1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. For more information: (865) 525-6101, www.knoxart.org

March 1-29: Alcoa Elementary School
April 1-30: Jefferson Elementary School
May 1-31: Elementary Art Exhibition
June 1-30: Autism Society of America, East TN Chapter

1050 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm. FREE. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 525-6101.

Acrylic mixed media work by Medha Karandikar of Morristown.
6209 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. For more information, please call the salon at (865) 558-8424.