Calendar of Events

Footprint by Randy Arnold and "A New Creation" by Jonathan Howe

The opening reception will take place on Friday evening, May 8, 6-8 pm

2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5, Sunday, 9-12 noon. For more information: 865-523-4176 or www.tvuuc.org

Featuring the music of Franz Schubert including his glorious cello quintet and the vibrant Symphony No. 3 from which one can truly experience this master of melody at work. At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 291-3310.

Jubilee Community Arts and The Highlander Center present "For Pete's Sake, Sing!" at the Laurel Theater as part of the coordinated worldwide celebration of Pete Seeger's 90th birthday on May 3. Concerts and celebrations are planned in honor of Pete Seeger all around the world and throughout the United States. The concert and sing-a-long songfest at the Laurel Theater will feature Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, Nancy Brennan-Strange, the trio of Dan Gammon, Steve Horton and George Reynolds, and Guy, Candie, and Evan Carawan. All are longtime Knoxville musicians much influenced by the singing and work of Pete Seeger.

Pete Seeger is a legendary folk singer, humanitarian and ambassador for peace and social justice. He uses his prowess as a musician to engage other people from all walks of life and across generations in causes to build a more peaceful and civilized world. His singing has been at the forefront of the history of labor solidarity, the growth of the mass effort to end the Vietnam war, the ban of nuclear weapons, work for international diplomacy, support of the Civil Rights Movement, for cleaning up the Hudson River and for environmental responsibility in general. His music and life's work have been an inspiration to generations, and on May 3, thousands of people around the world are coming together to join voices for peace, justice, the environment, and to honor his spirit, courage and integrity.

Admission to "For Pete's Sake, Sing!" is $5. The Laurel Theater is located at 1538 Laurel Avenue in Knoxville. For more information, call 865-522-5851 or visit www.jubileearts.org

803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com

Based on the cartoon series from the 1970'2 & 80's! Join us for a live, musical review of some of your favorite's like JUST A BILL, THREE IS A MAGIC NUMBER, and CONJUNCTION JUNCTION! Starring Matthew Lloyd, STARR Releford, Krisha Newport, Cristina Weber, and Bethany Johnson. Directed/produced by Jeff Delaney, musical direction by John Thomas Oaks, scenic design/art by Leigh Ann Jernigan. Fun for the whole family! Tickets are just $6 for everyone and are available at the door! VISA/MASTERCARD/AMERICAN EXPRESS accepted. Call 865-556-4727 or e-mail tinsoldier8 @ comcast.net for more information.

At the Clayton Performing Arts Center at Pellissippi State College, Harden Valley Road, Knoxville, TN.

Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Local Produce, Live Plants, Baked Goods, Herbs, Free Range Meat, Artisan Crafts, & More.
(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.

As late as the early seventies, the Concord-Farragut area was a sprawling rural community dotted with beautiful farmlands. During that time, the late Roger A. Isbell observed this area's changing landscape with the addition of subdivisions and shopping centers and therefore began taking photographs of every barn and landmark in the community. Isbell's photographs of the Old Concord community have been coupled with information from long-time Folklife Museum volunteer Gene M. Abel and the late Frances Abel's book, "Concord Where Time Stood Still," to create the unique "Barns, Yarns and Landmarks Exhibit." In addition, this exhibit features photographs of barns and landmarks donated by local families as well as coverlets and handmade woven articles made by area craftspeople and the implements used to create them.

The Folklife Museum is also featuring the "Coward Mill Exhibit," which highlights Carol Stultz's photographs of Coward Mill, a historic two-lane arched bridge over Beaver Creek in west Knox County. Stultz made Knoxville her home after coming to East Tennessee forty years ago to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and became fascinated with the history of the Coward Mill and the surrounding area.

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 about the Museum or these special exhibits: 865-966-7057, www.townoffarragut.org

Featured Artist members (paintings, hand-painted silk scarves) and Vivian Shoemaker (landscapes in stained glass); plus New Member Annual Exhibit (works by our 11 newly juried-in members). Opening reception May 1, 5:30 to 9 p.m. with music by Gil Draper, "Irish Old Time"

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

Opening reception Friday, May 1, 5:00-8:00 PM. Live music and free tours!

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

We are very pleased to announce that Timothy Michael Martin, former owner of the Basement Gallery, and recently from Three Flights Up Gallery will be curating our exhibit this month. The Exhibit is Titled "Renewed Visions" and features works by: Amy Sloan Kirchoff, Victoria Lenne, Ken McBroom, Marc Rodriquez, Cody Swaggerty, Tyler Warwick, and Cabot Young. The Exhibit opens on Friday, May 1 from 5:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m.

221 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902, 865-582-1740. We are open Wednesday - Saturday, from 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Every day, Knox County art teachers devote their time and energy to cultivating creativity in their students. The Knox County Art Educators' Exhibition gives these teachers an opportunity to nourish and showcase their own artistic talents. In addition, an awards ceremony will reward the top three exhibitors.
Reception and Awards Ceremony May 1, 5:30-9pm

106 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-3. FREE. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 673-0802.