Calendar of Events

The KSO has a romantic Valentine's Pops concert in store for 2010 featuring the beloved music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Maestro Richman, also the show’s producer, has invited notable vocalists Jeff Austin, Dixie Roberts and Katy Wolfe Zahn to join the orchestra on stage to perform music from shows including Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Aspects Of Love, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Sunset Boulevard, Cats, Phantom Of The Opera and more!

At the Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. More information: (865) 291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Yonder Mountain String Band returns to Knoxville with their brand-new (and aptly named) disc, The Show. The Colorado-based foursome has crisscrossed the country over the past 11 years, sharing their bluegrass fusion with an increasing number of fans. Information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

Old-time fiddle and banjo: North Carolina native Riley Baugus began singing and playing music at an early age. Raised in a household where recordings of old-time music were often played, he developed a love and appreciation for traditional, Southern Appalachian music. He and his family attended the Regular Baptist church, where unaccompanied singing was the tradition. Riley began honing his musical skills with close friend and neighbor, fiddler Kirk Sutphin, by visiting elder traditional musicians in and around Grayson County, Virginia and Surry County, North Carolina. He often visited, played with, and learned from fiddlers Tommy Jarrell and Robert Sykes and from banjo player Dix Freeman. During these visits he also met and learned from many other traditional musicians of the area including former Camp Creek Boys Verlin Clifton and Paul Sutphin. Riley will be joined by Travis and Trevor Stuart.

1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. Information: 865-522-5851, www.KnoxTIX.com

Zunimar Music & WUTK present the Back from School Break Showcase. The event is an affordable and fun concert performance showcasing talented indie artists to be held on the US Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre located downtown 803 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. The early evening event is targeted towards the University of Tennessee college students and Knox County School kids of all ages. Hyfantis & the Bishops Band will bring their smooth, R&B-influenced pop-rock sounds to the Bijou, using the event to debut their first full length CD. You'll find Kevin Hyfantis' voice and songwriting imagery to take you to a place where Bruce Springsteen, Ray LaMontagne, and a young Rod Stewart are sitting around playing and swapping songs after talking about life and girls. After the break up of Brit Rock act, Angel & the Love Mongers, following their Bonnaroo 2007 appearance, Angel Zuniga Martinez is supporting his debut solo album release, The Cage. Angel's Tex Mex and R&B roots will be felt dripping through a tasty melodic pop rock sandwich. The diversity of the songs on album, which will be performed all LIVE, will let you think you hear Morrissey and Freddie Mercury one moment then Jim Morrison and Freddie Fender the next. WUTK Back from School Break Showcase brought to you in large part by the generous support of our sponsors: WUTK 90.3 FM, UT Federal Credit Union, Quantum Environmental & Engineering, and KNOXIVI. TICKETS are $8.00 ADVANCED and $10.00 DOOR. Visit www.knoxbijou.com or www.zunimarmusic.com.

Knoxville Zoo is always looking for great volunteers! This fair will offer interested volunteers the opportunity to understand volunteering at the zoo. Staff from the education department and long-time volunteers will be available to answer your questions. Info: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

Just Us is an exciting band from East Tennessee featuring traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass music. The members of Just Us have many years of on stage experience and has the ability to perform many different styles of music with that added bluegrass flair. The band prides itself with strong vocals, tight harmonies and solid picking. Band members include: Stacy Wilson, Teresa Wilson, Blake Atkins, Albert Whiting, and Jimmy Redden. All Tickets $13 in advance and $15 at the door.

The Palace Theater is located at 113 West Broadway, Maryville, TN. For advance tickets: 865-983-3330, 429 West Broadway, Maryville, TN.

Carpool from Visitor Center. Join author Stephen Lyn Bales as he revisits the last chapter in his book Natural Histories, that deals with the recovery of our National Symbol. Program includes a carpool trip to Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge, the site of the first documented successful bald eagle nesting in Knox County. Fee: $10 for non-members, free for members. To pre-register, call Sheila at 577-4717, ext. 10.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Visitor Center: Monday: by appointment only for tour groups and school trips; Tuesday-Saturday: 9AM-5PM; Sunday: 1-5PM (March 1 - November 30). For information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Carpool from Visitor Center. Join author Stephen Lyn Bales as he revisits the last chapter in his book Natural Histories, that deals with the recovery of our National Symbol. Program includes a carpool trip to Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge, the site of the first documented successful bald eagle nesting in Knox County. Fee: $10 for non-members, free for members. To pre-register, call Sheila at 577-4717, ext. 10.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Visitor Center: Monday: by appointment only for tour groups and school trips; Tuesday-Saturday: 9AM-5PM; Sunday: 1-5PM (March 1 - November 30). For information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

An annual event at Ijams. Bring seeds you've saved from your garden and swap them with other gardeners. Or if you don't have any seeds to trade, come anyway, there's always plenty. A great way to meet other people that share your love of plants. Free to all. To sign up call Sheila at 577-4717, ext. 10.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Visitor Center: Monday: by appointment only for tour groups and school trips; Tuesday-Saturday: 9AM-5PM; Sunday: 1-5PM (March 1 - November 30). For information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Open house and reception with the artist on February 5 from 6-8 PM. If you’ve visited the Performing Arts Studio lately, you’ve no doubt been drawn into “The Mind Mapping Project”, Zach’s exhibition of vibrant, intriguing mixed media paintings. We hope you’ll join us for a night of art appreciation! Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center, 1127 Broadway Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37917. For information: 865-523-1401, www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/arts

Paintings, watercolors, prints and drawings by Bruce D. Busey will be on exhibit at Regas Restaurant during the month of February. The exhibit is a part of Knoxville's First Friday ArtWalk. Also on exhibit will be acrylic paintings by Asheville artist, Sharon Trammel, Professor of Fine Art at Asheville Buncombe Community College. Works inspired by performers, personalities and events of Asheville, North Carolina. Website: www.sharontrammel.com. For more information contact: B. D. Busey, 865-379-8263 or 865-548-4253.

Regas Restaurant, 318 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. For information: 865-522-6055, www.thechophouse.com

First Friday Opening, February 5, 5-8 p.m. The Trunk Show will highlight several collections by Philippa Roberts and includes over 75 individual pieces of jewelry. California designer Philippa Roberts' stunning collection of jewelry illustrates
her love for clean lines and soft colors. Born in South Africa to a jewelry making family, Philippa was naturally drawn to working with metals and stones. She graduated from Miami University in Ohio with a BFA in metal design and photography before moving to San Francisco in 1995. Her daily walks along the coast of the Pacific cean inspire much of her creativity. From the clean, blue stones in many of her pieces to the simple replication of a dragonfly on a necklace, her work stems from the nature around her. She also incorporates a feeling of the urban, with lines and patterns that imitate architecture and design seen around the city. Philippa integrates silver and gold with different colored stones, adding texture, shape and hue to her designs. She forms all the original pieces by carving in wax or fabricating in metal. Using silver as her main medium, Philippa creates necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings that can be worn formally or informally, with an appeal to all ages.

Hanson Fine Art & Craft Gallery, 5607 Kingston Pk, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-5:30PM; Saturday 10AM-5PM. For information: 865-584-6097, www.hansongallery.com