Calendar of Events

New Potential in Print Photography. Through the Lens is the inaugural exhibition in a new series of juried exhibitions showcasing the best work in the printed photographic arts.

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9AM-5PM; Saturday-Monday, 1-4PM. For information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

Inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music and fired by the strength of today's Scottish Cultural scene, which indeed they have done much to create and fuel, Battlefield Band perform a music of rare passion and joy under the banner "Forward With Scotland's Past". They have mixed the old songs with new self-penned material, playing them on a unique fusion of ancient and modern instruments - bagpipe, fiddle, synthesizer, guitar, cittern, flute, bodhran and accordion.

Named after the Glasgow suburb of Battlefield, where the group was formed by four student friends, Battlefield Band have been on the world's roads for over 30 years now, distilling their own unique form of the Scottish spirit and bottling it in concert and onto disc - Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Syria, Jordan, India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, U.S.A., Canada, Uzbekistan and the U.K. They have broken down barriers and pioneered many new directions which others have followed. Angry, joyful, raucous, contemplative, their music is most importantly - accessible to all.

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

KMA 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

He could be basking in his songwriting accolades, but Jamey Johnson remains
a restlessly creative maverick. Jamey is the co-writer of the CMA and ACM 2007 Song of the Year "Give It Away," recorded by George Strait. Trace Adkins, George Jones and Joe Nichols have also recorded his songs. But instead of sitting at home counting his
royalty checks, Jamey Johnson recorded more than 40 songs during the past
year. Not content with providing hits for others, the singer-songwriter has a
powerful drive to sing, record and perform. Following a deep period of isolation and introspection, Jamey Johnson entered the recording studio in April 2007. Within months, Jamey emerged with That Lonesome Song, a collection of extraordinary compositions that is equally noteworthy for its lyrical craftsmanship and its strikingly original sound. Tickets are $35, plus applicable service fees, available via the Tennessee Theatre box office, all Tickets Unlimited outlets, by phone at 865-656-4444, or online at http://www.tennesseetheatre.com.

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris is hosting a fundraiser Spring Gala at the Norris Community Building. The event will include music by the Little Big Band, a 13-piece swing band from Oak Ridge featuring the music of big band classics from the 1930s and ‘40s -- great for listening or dancing. There will also be catered hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and a silent auction of handmade crafts from the Craft Center’s many artisans, themed baskets and coupons for services. The Gala is supported by several local businesses, including Corporate Sponsor Comcast and Friend Sponsors Fox Toyota, Regions Bank and Enrichment Federal Credit Union. Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door. They can be purchased over the phone by calling the Craft Center at 865-494-9854 or stopping by the Center located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61, Norris, Tenn., one mile east of I-75 north at Exit 122. See www.appalachianarts.net.

(Families) Frogs and toads are not just adorable, albeit odd creatures, but they are environmental indicators. If their populations are declining what does it mean for the rest of us? Join educator Peg Beute and learn what, where and why. The cost is free. Call 577-4717 ext. 10 to register.

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

Four of Knoxville's leading women on healthy women are coming together on March 20 to help the women of Knoxville cultivate body awareness, self-esteem and confidence in their bodies. Angela will partner with Angie Collins, Ananda Dance Co. and yoga instructor Molly McClellan to make this weekend possible. $50 per person. Includes tea. Register online at http://www.awakenedreikiyoga.com, or call 865.748.6885 for more information.

A story concert, “World Storytelling Day in East TN,” at the new Clayton Center for the Arts on the Maryville College campus brings storytellers from across East Tennessee to share their tales with the public at 7:30 PM. Clayton Arts Center Storyteller-in-Residence, Millie Sieber, and members of the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association are hosts of this event. Featured storytellers for the program include Kate Agmann of the Jonesborough Storytelling Guild, Guerry McConnell and Rela Edwards of Doc McConnell Yarnspinners (Rogersville), Finn Bille and Judy Baker from the Cleveland Storytelling Guild, as well as representatives of Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association: Kathleen Mavournin (Knoxville), Ruthie McIntyre (Farragut), Susan Fulbright (Kodak), Rick Elliot (Gatlinburg) and Millie Sieber. Long-time storylovers, as well as first-time storylisteners, are invited to enjoy the local observance of this global celebration of the art of oral storytelling. Tickets ($5) are available at the Clayton Center box office (M-F 9-6). On the afternoon of March 20, taletellers from across East Tennessee will gather to share stories informally and swap ideas. Each will be invited to put his or her name in various hats according to the types of stories they would like to tell. Beginning at 2:30 p.m., every participant can be a featured storyteller as names are drawn from each hat in rotation. Tales from various cultures dealing with community building, care of the earth, conflict resolution, and humor will be especially appropriate for the day. Doors open at 2 p.m.

For information about area storytelling events: millietales@yahoo.com, kmav@icx.net, 865-310-0177, 865-691-9506, www.smokymountaintellers.org

Because we all identify some part of the world as "the motherland," the Roane State Celebration Singers, Jazz Band, and newly formed Bluegrass Band present a concert of music that is truly international. Featuring Celtic and British folk songs from the singers, bluegrass melodies with African roots, and Latin tunes from the band, this well-rounded program will tug at your heartstrings and have you tapping your feet! Dancers from the Arts in Motion Dance Studios and various musical guests complete the performance that benefits the spring tour to New York City's Carnegie Hall. Suggested donation of $10 per person. Roane State Theatre, Harriman. Friday & Saturday, March 19 & 20 at 7 pm; Sunday, March 21 at 3 pm. All performances subject to change. Check website periodically for updated information. Information: 865-882-4567, www.roanestate.edu keyword: theatre.

What happens when a bunch of kids looking for a place to get away from fighting parents, report cards, and school yard bullies turn a half finished tree house into a secret sanctuary? Erin Presbyterian is pleased to announce the WORLD premier of the Tree House, a children's musical theater production written by Cynthia W. House, produced by the Erin Stage Company of Erin Presbyterian Church, and performed by the Sonshine Children's Company. Performances are March 19-20 at 7:30 and March 21 at 11:00 am and 7pm at Erin, 200 Lockett Rd at Bearden Hill. Tickets for all evening performances are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children and senior citizens and are available for sale at www.erinpresbyterian.org, from cast members, or at the door. The Sunday morning performance is free and open to the public. Don't miss this wonderful, fun and uplifting musical. Information: missyvarner @ gmail.com

Sponsored by Fine Arts Blount and by the Townsend Artisans' Guild. Join us for this interactive fiber arts event connecting the community with fiber arts activities. The festival will include fiber animal exhibitions, contests, an arts exhibition, workshops, educational demonstrations of spinning, weaving, needlecrafts, dyeing, and many other fiber processes, hands-on projects with children and adults, a Fashion Show, Fiber Arts Market of local artists' work and fiber craft supplies, and information about local fiber activities, groups, businesses, and instructional resources. http://www.smfaf.org/

The Wild Thyme Players and The Silver Stage Players present THE WAY THE STORY GOES... An original production by artists age 10 - 85 writing and performing stories from their lives. With the support of TN Arts Commission, this production is touring free to the venues and the public, with audience donations being split between the artist organizations and the host venues. Tour schedule:
March 18 - UT Seniors for Creative Learning - The John T. O'Connor Center 1 PM
March 19 - St. Thomas' Episcopal Church - Tiffany Drive, Knoxville 7:00 PM
March 20 - The Rebecca Johnson Theater - Historic Rugby, Rugby 7:30 PM
March 25 - Homewood Residence @ Deane Hill - 6 PM
March 26 - First Farragut United Methodist Church - Farragut 7:00 PM
March 27 - Echo Ridge Retirement Community - Gleason Drive, Knoxville 2:00 PM
March 29 - John T. O'Connor Senior Center - Winona Street, Knoxville 2 PM
April 2 (First Friday) - URBhana - Gay Street, Knoxville 5:00 PM
April 3 - Theatre Knoxville Downtown - N. Gay Street, Knoxville 8 PM
Admission is FREE and donations are appreciated. For information call 932-6738.
The Silver Stage Players are an education/outreach partnership between The Wild Thyme Players and The John T. O'Connor Senior Center.