Calendar of Events

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(865)405-3135, www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com

Two and three-dimensional selections from the Art Center's Permanent Collection.

201 Badger Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9-5; Saturday-Monday, 1-4. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 482-1441.

At Ginger and Bill Baxter's Gardens. Tickets are now available at the Fountain City Art Center. More information: (865) 357-2787, www.fountaincityart.org

Comedian and late-night TV icon Jay Leno headlines the Regal Entertainment Group Stars on Stage 2009 fundraiser for the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation. Stars on Stage is the non-profit theatre's annual fundraising event, which supports the Tennessee's annual operating budget and helps ensure the preservation of this world class venue. VIP tickets are $250 and include premium seating, a cocktail reception and silent auction. A portion of the VIP ticket price is a tax-deductible donation. Buyers of the top-tier tickets are invited to participate in a pre-show reception with drinks, food and a silent auction. The silent auction will end before doors open to the general public. Prior to Jay Leno's performance, a live auction will take place from the stage. The entire audience is eligible to bid on live auction items, which include music-themed items including: a private dinner party on the Tennessee Theatre stage; a private screening of the movie of your choice (based on availability) for up to 1,500 of your closest friends; your message on the Tennessee Theatre marquee; a guitar autographed by John Prine; and many other exciting items! Regular seats are $95 and $85 plus applicable service fees. Tickets available at the theater box office, all Tickets Unlimited outlets, by phone at 865-656-4444 or online.

604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. 865-684-1200, www.TennesseeTheatre.com

Amy the "Yankee" would call it a lawn fete, others might call it a swap meet. You can call it whatever you want, but we're calling it a YART Sale. Most artists seem to be known to collect things that maybe one day could possibly be useful for an art project. But now its time to put some of these things to use. Mighty Mud is going to host our first annual YART Sale and Swap on Saturday, May 2nd. It is a yard sale for artists. It will be a day to sell (or swap) art supplies that you no longer need , "seconds" of your original artwork that you want to get rid of, or any other interesting junk that you think another artist might want. Its a great green way to get rid of things that you no longer need, and hopefully find some great deals on art related stuff. This should be a fun day! We hope that you will stop by that day and hunt for the best bargains.

If you are interested in selling your unwanted art supplies during the YART sale, we are taking reservations. For $10 we'll reserve a space for you to sell all your stuff, and we'll throw in some coffee and donuts. It's a great opportunity to brush up those bartering skills and do some spring cleaning! For more information or to reserve your spot go to www.mightymudclay.com/upcomingevents, 865-595-1900

Donna Moore: Pinhole Camera, Photography workshop

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

Draws his inspiration from soul greats Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers, and folk legends John Prine and Dave Van Ronk, but delivers a unique brand of folk-soul music that always rocks the house. Join us on May 2 for what will no doubt prove to be another great evening at the Bijou. Based on previous shows, this show will probably sell out, so get tickets while you can.

803 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. (865) 522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com

Fresh Start Furnishings for your Home
Party, Silent & Live Auction
$25 pp includes 2 drink tickets and sweets & Treats

At Cherokee Mills, 2230 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919. Tickets available at the Wellness Community, 865-546-4661, www.wellnesscommunitytn.org

The Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra will perform a FREE concert on the Maryville Greenbelt Stage as part of Fine Arts Blount's Arts in the Park. KSO Resident Conductor James Fellenbaum will conduct the concert. The performance is free, family-friendly and open to the public. Concert-goers are encouraged to arrive early and bring a picnic-dinner, blankets and/or chairs. The orchestra will perform pop and light classical favorites including the overture to Glinka's Ruslan and Ludmilla, a movement from Brahms' Symphony No. 2, selections from Rodgers' Sound of Music, William Grant Still's The Sentimental One, selections from Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream and more!. Arts In The Park is a spring celebration of the cultural treasures sponsored by Fine Arts Blount. It's a breath of fresh air where families are encouraged to participate in Make'N'Take arts and crafts sessions. Fine Arts Blount will provide the equipment, materials, and teachers for these sessions. There will be an open class in Plein Air Painting led by local award winning artist Katie Gamble. Local artists and their works will also be available throughout the park. For more information about the concert in Maryville, please call 865-291-3310.

Featuring my handmade herbal soaps, creams, lotions and other aromatherapy products for your body, bath and home; Mother's Day gift baskets, gifts for graduations and weddings and a new Spring assortment of corn shuck dolls (plus much more!) Come and shop, visit and enjoy some champagne to celebrate Spring! 1622 Hidden Hills Drive, Clinton, TN 37716. For information, call Anne Freels at 865-457-1624.

Show times are 11am and 1pm. Tickets at the door are $5.00. For more information call InterAct at 865-977-8799.
Performed at the Palace Theater, 113 West Broadway, Maryville. TN.

The Bluegrass-rich area of North Carolina has produced one of the finest bands touring the national circuit- Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road. Lorraine and the boys are no strangers to the bluegrass scene having performed nationwide, international and on syndicated radio. They have been featured in publications such as Bluegrass Now, Bluegrass Unlimited, Bluegrass Music Profiles and many more. The band members have been nominated for numerous awards by their fans and peers alike. In 2006 Lorraine won the IBMA award for Recorded Event of the Year for her work with the Daughters of Bluegrass . Fiddle player Josh Goforth and Banjo Player Ben Greene are veteran instrumentalists. Jerry Butler is one of the finest vocalists in bluegrass and new addition on Bass, John Wade, is one of the best in the business. The band records for Blue Circle Records and has released their newest project "Why Don't You Give Jesus A Try" an all gospel collection of new and traditional songs. Tom T. and Dixie Hall said "The band has now been around for a decade. There have been some changes during their establishment but the one thing that has remained consistent is their drive. Their drive in music and their drive to have continued success in the bluegrass world is evident. We love the new sound and we are happy to be aboard taking the ride down that Carolina Road! Come take it with us!

Tickets $13 in advance and $15 at the Door. Tickets are all Plus Tax. The Palace Theater is located at 113 West Broadway, Maryville. TN. For advance tickets 983-3330 with Visa or MC or from Murlin's Music World 429 West Broadway, Maryville, TN.