Calendar of Events

Unframed art under $100.00. Opening reception: May 1, 6-10 PM with New Knox Music entertainment
May 8, 7-10 PM Additional entertainment night with New Knox Music
May 15, closing reception and Crazy Film Night, 7-10 PM

Art from recyclables and/or Recycled Art

The Children's Literature Association named this "the best American children's book of the past two hundred years," and CTK's upcoming production captures the spirit of this beloved book in a thrilling, theatrical presentation. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be "a true friend and a good writer." Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web, in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about the many ups and downs of friendship and life, perfect for children and their families.

The play is being performed at CTK's new theatre in downtown Knoxville, located at 800 Tyson Street. Heading north from downtown on Broadway, Tyson Street turns left (west) just past Old Gray Cemetery. Tyson Street is between the traffic lights on Broadway at Fifth Avenue and Central Avenue, and is directly across the street from historic Emory Place. The theatre is about 300 feet down Tyson Street, immediately next door to Dixie Kitchens. The CTK sign is visible from Broadway, looking down Tyson Street.

Friday, May 1 at 7 PM
Saturday, May 2 at 1 PM and 5 PM
Sunday, May 3 at 3 PM
Thursday, May 7 at 7 PM
Friday, May 8 at 7 PM
Saturday, May 9 at 1 PM and 5 PM
Sunday, May 10 at 3 PM

Reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 13. The best way to reserve tickets is by e-mailing tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Include the number of child tickets and adult tickets you wish to purchase, along with your preferred show date and time, and you will receive a detailed reply about the performance. Reservations may also be made by calling either (865) 599-5284 or (865) 288-2060. Tickets are $11 per person. We are continuing our special rate with this show: any adult and child entering the theatre together may do so for $9 each. Reserved tickets may be paid for at the door by cash or check.

The Knoxville Watercolor Society will have a mixed-media exhibit at the Village Fine Art Gallery. The gallery is located at 4600 Old Broadway in Fountain City. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, April 26th from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. Information about the show and the gallery is available on line at www.villagefineart.com or you may call owner/director, Carolyn Mullins at 687-0411. Gallery hours are 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday. They are closed on Sundays.

In celebration of Earth Day next month, we're putting together an exhibit showcasing artwork created from recycled and reused materials, and we would love for you to participate! All entries must be made of at least 50% recycled/reused materials. The opening is scheduled for April 24th from 6-9pm. The work will be judged and eco-friendly prizes will be awarded during the gallery opening. All the proceeds Mighty Mud collects from the show will be donated to Keep Knoxville Beautiful.

865-595-1900, www.mightymudclay.com. Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm

April 24-25, May 1-3, 7-10, 15-17. When a broke and failing Broadway producer and his accountant discover they could make more money with a flop than with a hit, they set out to raise 2 million dollars and produce the worst show ever. The result is a German sausage of a musical featuring dancing storm-troopers and a very gay Hitler. The biggest smash in Broadway history and winner of a record 12 Tony Awards.

227 Broadway in Historic Jackson Square, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. For more information, call (865) 482-9999 or visit the Web site.

This unique exhibition, featuring 34 painstakingly-crafted creations by some of Tennessee's most talented artists, blurs the distinctions between functional object and fine art. All the artists included in the exhibition are members of the Cumberland Furniture Guild, a select group of Tennessee artists who combine the best of contemporary and traditional furniture design with some surprising sources of inspiration. Their work is defined by variety rather than an identifiable regional characteristic, ranging from Greg Pennington's traditional Windsor settees to Scott Thompson's carved references to Craig Nutt's whimsical vegetable furniture.

Other Cumberland Furniture Guild artists represented in the exhibition include Chris Barber, Allen Brooks, Graham Campbell, Stephen Crump, Scott De Waard, Mark Dillon, Miles Fields, Peter D. Fleming, J. Michael Floyd, Tom Fuhrman, James Hopper, James L. Horne, Al Hudson, David Knudtson, Bob Marsh, Dale McLoud, DiAnne Patrick, Mitch Roberson, Brad Sells, Alf Sharp, Christopher Somerville, Worth Squire, Michael Summers, Matthew Teague, Scott Thompson, and Kimberly Winkle.

A members-only preview party will be held at KMA on Thursday, April 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Members of the Cumberland Furniture Guild will be available to speak with KMA members and discuss their work.

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

Exhibit: The Campaign to Establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park

(865) 215-8830, www.east-tennessee-history.org

Artists from across the United States apply annually for Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Artists-in-Residence (AIR) program, a coveted opportunity for five emerging artists. Marking the end of their 11-month artistic journey at Arrowmont is a final exhibition that showcases their recent works. On Saturday, April 18, the public is invited to meet the artists and learn more about their artwork and inspiration at a reception from 6:30-9:00 pm in the school's Main gallery.

The artists are Magda Gluszek, ceramic sculpture; Rachel Hunt, fiber, Damon McIntyre, wood; Lindsay Oesterritter, ceramics; and Susan S. Roberts, painting.

Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, 556 Parkway, PO Box 567, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. For more information: (865) 436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Andrea Wilson will have a solo exhibit of her botanical watercolors and copperplate etchings in the Loggia Gallery at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts. Andrea won the Grand Prize in the 2008 Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Art Competition and is the featured artist for this year's Pilgrimage promotional material. Opening reception for the solo exhibit is Wednesday, April 22nd from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Arrowmont.

Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, 556 Parkway, PO Box 567, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. For more information: 865-436-5860, www.AndreaWilsonArtist.com

Free summer concert series in Market Square. Free parking after 6 p.m. at the Locust Street, Market Square and State Street parking garages.

April 9 - Arrested Development with special guest
April 16 - Cowboy Mouth with Phil Pollard & Band of Humans
April 23 - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe with Brent Thompson & His Wandering
April 30 - Big Head Todd & the Monsters with Joan Jones
May 7 - Local night featuring Royal Bangs, Same As It Ever Was, and Tenderhooks
May 14 - Gavin Rossdale with Vertigo
May 21 - Grupo Fantasma and The Belleville Outfit
May 28 - Dave Barnes with Jonathan Sexton & The Big Love Choir
June 4 - Shooter Jennings with 1220
June 11 - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals with special guest
June 18 - The Wailers with special guest Toubab Krewe
June 25 - Jamey Johnson with Brendon James Wright & The Wrongs

Offered in her studio (Suite 107 in the Emporium, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37901) on Tuesday afternoons beginning on April 7 for six weeks. The cost is $90. Interested participants should contact Bobbie at bccreate@hotmail.com or (865) 591-0831.

The Sound of a Train at Night: Paintings and prints by Beth Meadows at Tomato Head Restaurant.
April 4 - May 2 in downtown Knoxville; May 3 - June 7 in Maryville.

For more information, e-mail aemeadows @ gmail.com