Calendar of Events

Earle's new record, Townes, comes out in mid-June. It's an homage of sorts to Townes Van Zandt, the provocative, prolific, and little bit scary songwriter who served as mentor and inspiration to a boatload of artists who washed up on Houston's stages back in the day. While the record features some impressive players, this show is a stripped down Earle. No hot-shot band behind him. Just a man, a guitar, and a perspective that bears witness to the years and miles spent learning his craft. Tickets on sale Friday, May 8.

Bijou Box Office - 656-4444, www.knoxbijou.com

Summer Concert Series - Open to the Public - in association with the Gold Award Winning Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps

Alumni Gym, Maryville College, Maryville, TN

Concerts begin at 7PM Tickets are $13 in Advance and $15 at the door. All Tickets + Tax. Call 865-982-3808 or 865-983-3330 to order over the phone prior to the day of the show or stop by Murlin's Music World to pick up tickets.

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Monday, June 15
Steve Kaufman (TN) and Friends, Steve Baughman (CA), Cindy Gray (NV), Mike Clemmer (TN)

Tuesday, June 16
Fred Sokolow (CA), Mike Muddox (CO), Evie Laden (CA), Keith Yoder (ID)

Wednesday, June 17
Rusty Holloway (TN), Casey Henry (TN), Rolly Brown (PA), Johnny Bellar (TN)

Thursday, June 18
Laura Boosinger (NC), Jeff Jenkins (TN), Stacy Phillips (CT), Just Us Bluegrass Band (TN)

Friday, June 19
Mark Cosgrove (PA), Chris Proctor (UT), Dan Crary (CA), Bobby Hicks (NC), Kamp Kompanions

Saturday, June 20
Steve Kaufman and the Instructor Concert Finale

Monday, June 22
Steve Kaufman (TN) and Friends, Keith Yoder (ID), Andy Owens (NC), Eric Thompson (CA)

Tuesday, June 23
Robin Kessinger (WV), Mike Kaufman (NJ), Kathy Chiavola (TN), Gary Davis (TN), Scott Nygaard (CA)

Wednesday, June 24
Tony McManus (Scotland), Cindy Gray (NV), Casey Henry (TN), John Moore (CO), Just Us Bluegrass Band (TN)

Thursday, June 25
Robin Bullock (DC), Bill Keith (NY), Beppe Gambetta (Italy), Bill Evans (CA) John Reischman (Canada)

Friday, June 26
The Kruger Brothers (Switzerland), Don Stiernberg (IL), John Carlini (NJ), David Harvey (TN), Kamp Kompanions

Saturday, June 27
Steve Kaufman and the Instructor Concert Finale

Go to Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps at Maryville College www.acoustic-kamp.com for more information on each of the performers. Also look for the "Discount Coupons" at www.acoustic-kamp.com

June 15-19 at The WordPlayers Theatre at MCM, 1540 Robinson Rd., Knoxville
For more information, please call (865) 539-2490 or visit the Web site.

The Gold Award winning Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps announce the 2009 music camp dates for flatpicking guitar, finger style guitar, dobro (TM ), acoustic bass, fiddle and old time banjo classes the week as June 14-21. New for June 14-21 is mountain lap dulcimer. The following week, June 21-28, the camp will host flatpicking guitar, bluegrass banjo and mandolin classes. New for the week of June 21-28 is songwriting and vocal camp. Each night the Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp will host concerts at the newly refurbished Alumni Gym. Classes, meals and housing take place at Maryville College, Maryville, TN.

This noted and Gold Award Winning acoustic instrument learning experience will be held at Maryville College. The design of these special Kamps is to gather musicians of all levels from around the globe with common goals – learning, playing, sharing music in a non-competitive learning atmosphere that encourages musicians of all levels to grow musically and seek our new ways of playing their instruments. Pre-registration is required.

Registration information is found at www.acoustic-kamp.com, by calling 1-800-flatpik (800-352-8745) or calling 865-982-3808.

Information regarding the nightly concerts can be found at www.palacetheater.com . Tickets can be purchased at Murilin's Music World 429 West Broadway, Maryville, TN or with Visa/Master Card prior to the day of the show at 982-3808. Tickets are also available at the door.

Ages preschool - 12 years. Camps in the arts, environment, model trains, music, special preschool camps and more. Wonderful Wednesday specials featuring performers and fun educational programs.

461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information: 865-482-1074, www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org

As a special fundraiser for Jubilee Community Arts and the Laurel Theater, Jim Lawler, a meditation teacher certified by the American Meditation Society, has agreed to teach a 3-session meditation course at the Laurel Theater (16th and Laurel in Fort Sanders) in exchange for a $40 per person contribution directly to JCA.

Sessions will be three consecutive Sunday afternoons, 2-4 pm, on June 7, 14, and 21 at the Laurel.

Jim has been teaching meditation for 9 years and has taught through ads in Metro Pulse, at the Laurel, through various churches, and through UT non-credit programs. The course through UT costs $99. A brief description of the course is included below.

Space is limited, so please register by contacting Jim at jlawler@utk.edu or by calling Jim at 573-9142.

Meditation for Stress Management
We are bombarded by constant, external demands in our lives, which impact both the body and the mind. Our lives are chronically out of balance. Instead of doing, we need to spend some time just being. Come join us to learn how meditation can reduce your stress levels by allowing you to sink into silence and train your mind to release the negative thoughts that rule our lives. Classes will include a review of the physiology of stress and relaxation, and an introduction to a mantra-based meditation, which calms the mind and relaxes the body. Individual feedback will be provided to ensure that all students are practicing the technique correctly. We will also discuss the changes that typically occur when you meditate regularly.

On view will be 324 works of art by 305 Society members who create in various media ranging from traditional Japanese calligraphy and ceramics to contemporary landscapes and abstraction. For most of these Japanese artists, this will be the first time their art has been exhibited in the United States. A goal of the Japan International Artist Society is to increase cultural awareness and understanding through international exhibitions of art. Throughout their 25 year history, member exhibitions have been held in museums in many countries, including Cuba, Spain, China, Canada, France, and Russia. Thirty of the Society members will visit Knoxville for the opening reception on Knoxville's First Friday, June 5, from 5-9 PM, to meet with the local community. Two Society members - ceramic artist ICHINOSE Sadato and master calligrapher TAKADA Bokuzan - will treat visitors to demonstrations of both traditional Japanese calligraphy and Japanese pottery throwing techniques. Refreshments will be served, admission is free, and a complimentary shuttle bus will travel between the Ewing Gallery on the UT campus and the Downtown Gallery, on South Gay Street, for the duration of the evening.

The Ewing Gallery is located at 1715 Volunteer Boulevard and the UT Downtown Gallery is located at 106 South Gay Street. There is no charge for admission. Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-3, Sunday 1-4. FREE. For more information: (865) 673-0802, www.ewing-gallery.org

Reception: Friday, June 5, 6:30-8:30PM

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

by William Inge.

Performances: Thu/Fri/Sat @ 8:00 pm, Sun @ 3:00 pm. Tickets: Thu/Sun - $10, Fri/Sat - $15
319 N. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. More information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com

The Morristown Art Association is an organization dedicated to the support of visual artists and their work. The MAA meets monthly at the Rose Center on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Among other activities, the MAA sponsors an annual juried show at the Rose Center (442 West Second North St, 37814) including oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, graphic, pastel, mixed media, and sculpture.

Reception and awards presentation at the Rose Center on Sunday, June 7, 2-4pm. For more information, please call Marshelle Gilbert at 865-475-3006.

Opening reception Friday, June 5, 5:00-8:00 PM. Live music with Barrelhouse 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

Featuring Clay Thurston, photography and Steve Smith, a wood carver of aquatic subjects. This month, the gallery will be 'celebrating pets' with various animals as inspiration for the artists. Opening reception First Friday, June 5, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Music by Brian Sward, guitar.

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