Calendar of Events

OPENING RECEPTION on Wednesday, January 13th, 7-9PM
The presence of acclaimed artists — who have lived and worked in major cultural centers across the country and internationally — enhances the educational opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the University of Tennessee School of Art. With daily contact over the course of a full semester, resident artists develop a unique relationship withthe student body which complements the creative stimulation offered by guest lecturers and the School of Art’s faculty. Representing diverse ethnic, cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds, these resident artists introduce another layer of candor and a fresh artistic standard for the students who, though early in their formal art studies, are beginning to develop their own perceptions, skills, and theories in connection with the making of art. Although the resident artists present a slide lecture during their stay, it is the direct access to their works of art that is highly anticipated and valued by both the students and the faculty. Therefore, the Ewing Gallery has sponsored group exhibitions of these artists since the inception of the Artist In Residence Program in 1982. Currently held every two years, this exhibition provides a continuing dialogue between artist-teacher and student. The Artist In Residence Biennial also offers our general university and regional community an opportunity to experience a provocative and often challenging exhibition of contemporary art. This year, the Ewing Gallery is pleased to host the work of its past four esteemed resident artists: Melissa Gordon (resident, Spring 2010), Tom McGrath (resident, Fall 2009), Giles Lyon (resident, Spring 2009), and Jackie Gendel (resident, Fall 2008).

GALLERY HOURS: Mon & Thurs: 10AM - 8PM, Tues-Wed-Fri: 10AM-5PM, Sun: 1PM-4PM. 1715 Volunteer Boulevard | Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission announces line-up of events for the 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The MLK Celebration programs are designed to increase awareness of Dr. King’s work and to bring all races in our community into closer harmony. For 2010, all celebration events relate to the theme of “Realizing His Dream Through Service: It Is Up To Us” and there are several new programs that underline that theme.

January 13: The kick-off event for the MLK Celebration will be the Interfaith Prayer Service at Mount Calvary Baptist Church at noon. Religious leaders from many different faiths will join in this very special worship service.

January 14: The Leadership Symposium is scheduled for the morning followed by the annual Leadership/Awards Luncheon at noon. The special guest speaker at this year’s luncheon is Dr. John Maguire, President Emeritus of Claremont Graduate University and life director of the King Center.

January 15: A community discussion by the Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance at 7:00PM.

January 16: YWCA Race Against Racism during the afternoon

January 16: School-age young people are invited to participate in the all-new Youth Symposium to be held at the Children’s Defense Fund Haley Farm. The morning sessions will focus on strengthening our community by helping our youth to be leaders for equity in the future. The half-day teacher in-service credit program provides special professional development sessions for local school teachers aimed at promoting the principles and goals of the Knox County School Strategic Plan.

January 17: The traditional “Night with the Arts” will feature original productions written exclusively for the MLK commemorative events. Beginning at 6:00PM, this very special production will be at the Colston Performing Arts Center on the campus of Knoxville College and is open to the public without charge.

January 18: Our community really comes together on the MLK holiday. The annual MLK Parade is one of the most exciting events of the celebration with hundreds of participants and – this year, former Mayor and former Ambassador to Poland Victor Ash will be the Grand Marshal. The parade will end at the Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church for the annual Memorial Tribute Service with Rev. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock as the keynote speaker. Dr. Warnock is currently the Senior Pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, spiritual home of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 18: The closing tribute to Dr. King and his work will be the Holiday Celebration Concert at 6:00PM in the Knoxville Civic Auditorium featuring the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the MLK Holiday Celebration Choir, and a variety of special guest performers.

Also new this year will be a month-long exhibit of MLK-related works of art on display at the Bijou Theatre Gallery. The gala opening of this meaningful exhibit will be from 5:00PM – 7:00PM on January 8th as part of the First Friday events.

With the exception of the luncheon on January 14, all MLK Celebration events are open to the public without charge. For additional information: www.mlkknoxville.org, or contact Michael Combs, mcombs@utk.edu.

115 Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Information: 865-954-5454, www.urbhana.com, urbhana@att.net

The 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Week will open with a special interfaith prayer service at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church located at 1807 Dandridge Avenue. As with all events during King Week, the theme is “Realizing His Dream Through Service: It Is Up to Us.” The focus of the service is leaders from a variety of faith groups praying for peace in our community. Speakers include Rabbi Beth Schwartz of Temple Bethel, Rev. Chris Buice of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, and Rev. Leroy Franklin, Pastor of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Also participating in the service will be Rev. Harold Middlebrook of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, Rev. Monsignor Francis Xavier Mankel, vicar general of the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville, and Pastor Daryl Arnold, Pastor of Overcoming Believers Church. Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Blakemore, a minister at Mount Calvary Baptist church, is coordinator of the program. Special music will be provided by gospel recording artist Kenny Springs and light refreshments will be provided following the service.
The service is open to the public without charge. For additional information about all of the MLK celebration events: www.mlkknoxville.org, 865-673-8988.

Lessons begin at 7:00 followed by dancing at 8:00. Mondays at Church Street United Methodist Church (900 Henley St); Wednesdays at the Laurel Theater (16th Street and Laurel Avenue). All lessons and dances are FREE. No partner required.
Information: www.swingknoxville.org

2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-8, Friday, 8-4:30. For information: 865-523-4176, www.tvuuc.org.
Lisa Line - www.lisadline.com; Richard Pratt - www.richardprattonview.com

Includes artists Eric Arensbak (wood), Ian Arensback (wood), Bob Bolinger (photography), Tammy Bullman (ceramics), John Fancher (mixed media), Peggy Haupt (mixed media), Mary Louise Hunt (drawing), Susie Nugent (mixed media), Doreen Prakshot (fiber), and Nelson Ziegler (painting). Opening reception Friday, January 8, 6:00-8:00 PM. 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Info: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present the AIGA Knoxville exhibition "365: AIGA Annual Design Competition" in the Balcony at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from January 8-29, 2010. An opening reception will take place on Friday, January 8, from 5:00-9:00 PM. AIGA’s suite of competitions is widely recognized as the most discerning statement on design excellence today, extending a legacy that began more than 90 years ago. Through the competitions, AIGA creates an authoritative chronicle of outstanding design solutions, each demonstrating the process of designing, the role of the designer, and the value of design. The selections in AIGA’s annual competition represent the best work across all disciplines of communication design and strategy and were chosen by a distinguished jury of design peers. They become part of the AIGA Design Archives, a searchable visual database of exemplary design. They are also exhibited at the AIGA National Design Center in New York and offered as a traveling exhibition for display across the country. The physical artifacts comprise the AIGA Design Archives at the Denver Art Museum. AIGA Knoxville has worked with its national board to better the local design community in East Tennessee. AIGA strives to gain validation as a strong design resource by hosting events including lectures, program workshops, and social events, all benefiting students and professionals alike. For more information about AIGA Knoxville, visit http://knoxville.aiga.org.

"365: AIGA Annual Design Competition" will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, January 9, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit www.knoxalliance.com.

The Art Market Gallery of Knoxville will spotlight two member artists, Harriet Howell, featuring her hand painted silk and Brian Hodges, mixed media. The Gallery will host a First Friday Reception for the Featured Artists on Friday, January 8 from 5:30-9 p.m. with music by “One Way Street” playing soft rock. The Art Market Gallery is located at 422 S. Gay St. in downtown Knoxville. Gallery Hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 6 pm & Sunday 1 – 5pm. For more information, call 865-525-5265 or visit www.artmarketgallery.net

A new show performed by an award winning troupe new to the Smoky Mountain Palace. The cast offers the traditional Chinese cultural acrobatics but in a very fast paced, and at times breath taking, manner. The costumes are absolutely gorgeous; the music selected not only is appropriate for the acts but actually enhances them, and the skill of the acrobats is extraordinary. There are traditional acts such as the Chinese Yo-yo, and these ladies not only show off their skills but their stunning costumes as well. The men hoop divers take it to the extreme by diving through hoops that are in motion. A simple schoolyard seesaw, or springboard, is the vehicle that catapults a young lady from the board to the shoulders of another acrobat three people high in the air. A new act that is rarely performed outside of China is the Face Off or Mask Changing. It is a form of Chinese expressionist theater that is documented to be at least 300 years old and is impossible for the audience to explain after seeing it. The face mask on the beautiful young lady changes from one mask to another, without being touched, in the blink of an eye. To the absolute joy of everyone who has seen them, The Jungjo Drums all girl ensemble is back after spending last year preparing for, and participating in, the Beijing Summer Olympics. After two extremely successful seasons of Chinese acrobats, the third version has been highly anticipated and has proven to be exciting and entertaining beyond expectations. It again reinforces the opinion that the Smoky Mountain Palace’s Cirque de Chine is the best theatrical production west of New York and east of Las Vegas.

Cirque de Chine, 179 Collier Dr, Sevierville, TN 37862. For information: 865-429-1601, www.smokymountainpalace.com

Throughout January - St. Joseph School
Throughout February - Garden Montessori School
Throughout March - A.L. Lotts Elementary

Free admission. Hours: Tues-Thurs 10-5; Fri 10-8; Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916. 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org, info@knoxart.org

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission announces line-up of events for the 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The MLK Celebration programs are designed to increase awareness of Dr. King’s work and to bring all races in our community into closer harmony. For 2010, all celebration events relate to the theme of “Realizing His Dream Through Service: It Is Up To Us” and there are several new programs that underline that theme. Month-long exhibit of MLK-related works of art on display at the Bijou Theatre Gallery. The gala opening of this meaningful exhibit will be from 5:00PM – 7:00PM on January 8th as part of the First Friday events.

803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For additional information: www.mlkknoxville.org, or contact Michael Combs, mcombs@utk.edu.