Calendar of Events

A1LabArts and Big Ears Productions presents a concert series of innovative composers and sound artists. All concerts will be in the ArtSpace of A1LabArts, located in the Fireproof Building at 201 Randolph and Magnolia. These evenings, billed as a "True 21st Century Music Series" will cover distinctive genres which have arisen since the atomic expansion of abstract art in the 1950's. Shock value and "difficult music" are tired cliches; nuanced forms have evolved, influencing movie scores, pop stars, and children's toys. Each evening concert will focus on one nuanced genre, including Laptop, Musique Concrete, Vintage Analog, Ambient, Acoustic, and Net-based.

April 3, Laptop Music by Johnny Newman
April 17, Traditional Musique Concrete by Seva
April 24, Acoustic/Physical Music by Bill Henderson
May 8, Ambient/Space Music by Ampient
May 22, Analog Music by Morbius
June 5, Networked Music by Paul Wise, j-12, Max Neuhaus/Network

For More Information Contact: nmagden@utk.edu, sevatooth@gmail.com

Enjoy the work of gifted art students from elementary, middle, and high schools at the Knoxville Convention Center and First Tennessee Banks.

More information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

Featuring the works of Knoxville photographer and this year's Dogwood Art Festival Print Competition winner, Phil Savage. To celebrate "First Friday" on April 3, the Museum will stay open from 3-9 p.m. with free admission to all exhibits including the Downtown Knoxville, a New Perspective exhibition and the ETHS signature exhibition Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee. Phil Savage, a local gymnastics coach, has been taking pictures since he was a teenager. Interestingly enough, the Dogwood Art Festival print competition was the first art contest Savage had entered. His photograph "Woodruff's on Gay Street, Knoxville, TN" was selected by the public from hundreds of artwork pieces to become the official Dogwood Arts Festival's 2009 Limited Edition Fine Art Print. The photograph is a digitally colored and edited panoramic image of the Woodruff building on Gay Street, taken early one Sunday morning in downtown Knoxville. Prints of the winning photograph will be available for purchase throughout the duration of the show at the East Tennessee History Center. Phil Savage will be available for signing of the limited edition prints at the History Center from noon to 5 p.m. on April 17 and 18.

601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902. More information: (865) 215-8824, www.EastTNHistory.org

The 2009 exhibit will be housed in an elegant new location at 128 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. In addition to the exhibit's Grand Opening to the public that will occur on April 3 (5-10 pm), there will be a ticketed Dogwood Gala preview party the night before featuring the Regional Fine Arts Exhibition, opportunity to meet many of the artists, catered fare, live music, and a tour of the spectacular three story loft residence. The exhibit will include artist demonstrations and a fundraising art raffle.

Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wed. – Sat. More information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com.

Der Rouska Schoeka (The Red Shoes) is a shadow puppet show based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. The Exhibition will run from April 3-25.

Encore performance and Closing Reception! Pik-nik Potluck and Puppet Show Extravaganza!
April 25th 7-11pm, Shows at 8 and 10 pm. Sara Marie Miller and Veronica Siehl will be hosting the event, which will include music by DJ La'Manjello from Portland, Oregon and an optional pik-nik potluck. Bring a food or drink if you please!

Der Rouska Schoeka is comprised of shadow puppets, paper puppet paraphernalia and mixed media installation elements. The exhibition addresses issues of desire, loss and the problematic nature of mistaking attractive appearances for beautiful depths. The Red Shoes has taken on various interpretations throughout history. This production focuses on issues of illusion, alienation, transformation and the shadowy side of human nature. The Birdhouse Laboratories is located in the 4th & Gill neighborhood at 800 N. 4th Ave. Please visit the Birdhouse website at http://www.myspace.com/birdhouselaboratories. For more information about this exhibition contact Sara Marie Miller at sugsmarie@yahoo.com or503-819-2071 or Veronica Siehl at siehlv@gmail.com.

Uniquely Friday highlights local and regional artists that are truly unique, and truly Knoxville.

April 3 - Earth Fest Celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary-Display of all vintage Earth Fest posters and a booth for zero waste event.
April 3 - The Knoxville Visitor Center & WDVX will host live entertainment from 6:30pm until 8:00pm on April 3rd along with Jessica Gregory-Recycle Artist.
April 10 - Good Friday Holiday-Visitor Center will be open from 7:30am until 1:00pm.
April 17-19 – Uniquely Knoxville Sampler
Celebrate Dogwood time with local artists & craftsmen will demonstrate, display & sell their wonderful crafts. Come meet Vance from Big S Farms, Bobbie Crews-watercolor artist, and Smoky Mountain Pottery.
Friday (17th)-11am-8pm/Saturday(18th) 11am-8pm/Sunday(19th) 12pm-5pm
April 24 - Ijams Nature Center / Open until 9:00pm for Dogwood Arts Festival Parade.

Free two-hour visitor parking located next door to the Knoxville Visitor Center. 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN. More information: (865) 523-7263, www.knoxville.org

Please join us for our last Opening Reception in our 800 Tyson St. location. Though we are sad to be moving out soon, everything is business-as-usual in April. Come out and enjoy all of the Art, Food, and Music, and to see what is in store for Three Flights Up in the future.

Featuring Hei Park: Photography Portfolio, and works by Nicholas Hankins, Wendy Boone, Joon Sung, Steven McQuilkin, Tom McDaniel, and Gay Bryant.

800 Tyson Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Th-Fr 12-6, Sat 12-4, and by Appointment. (865) 524.5100, www.threeflightsup.com

Featured Artists are Marjorie Horne, painting and Stan Fronczek, furniture design. The Gallery will host a First Friday Reception on April 3, 2009 with music by the Knoxville Cello-Guitar Duo of Stacy Nickell Miller and Clark Miller.

422 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Gallery Hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 6 PM & Sunday 1 – 5pm. More information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net

Old City Java at 109 South Central in Knoxville, TN, has been hosting art exhibits for seven years.
More information: 865-523-9817, www.myspace.com/oldcityjavaart

An exhibit showcasing Dagnan's oil and watercolor landscape paintings will be on display at the Farragut Town Hall through Thursday, April 30, 2009. An East Tennessee native, Dagnan has been drawing and painting since childhood. His inspiration comes from the rural landscapes of this area. "Most of my paintings are of the mountains, hills, lakes and structures of this area," said Dagnan. "I enjoy the changing light and colors that come from the distinctly different seasons of Tennessee." A University of Tennessee (UT) graduate, Dagan is retired from the UT Institute of Agriculture where he was employed as an artist for 37 years. He now devotes full time to painting oils and watercolors. He began exhibiting his work in 1970, has held seven one-man art shows and has participated in numerous national, state and regional art shows. His paintings are represented in many private and public collections throughout the United States. Dagnan is represented locally by the Art Market Gallery and Frame Smart Gallery; visit http://web.mac.com/garydagnanart for more information.

Each month the work of an artist or group of artists is featured in specially designed cases on the second floor of the rotunda in the Farragut Town Hall. For more information about this exhibit or to access a Featured Artist of the Month application, please contact Anne LaGrow at 966-7057 or anne.lagrow@townoffarragut.org or visit www.townoffarragut.org/artscouncil. The Farragut Town Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive directly across from the Farragut Branch Post Office.

Opening reception Friday, April 3, 5:00-8:00 PM. Wine and hors d'oeuvres and music by The Spurgeon Boys.

Blount Mansion, 200 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37901. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-5, Sunday 1-5. (865) 525-2375, www.blountmansion.org

The Fountain City Art Center invites you to attend the opening reception on Friday, March 27 from 6:30-8:30 PM. This exhibit of handmade books and photography will be on view through April 24. All exhibits are free to the public.

213 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9-5, Wednesday & Friday 10-5, Saturday 9-1. More information: (865) 357-2787, www.fountaincityart.org