Calendar of Events

At the Oak Ridge High School Auditorium.

The BIG EARS FESTIVAL is proud to announce another weekend of visionary music, exploratory art, and southern hospitality. This time, BIG EARS is especially proud to host the legendary American composer TERRY RILEY as Artist in Residence for the weekend with a series of concerts throughout the weekend celebrating Riley's 75th Birthday year. In addition, the weekend will feature an exciting array of artists and performers from the worlds of rock, jazz, classical, and avant garde music along with installations, exhibitions, interactive experiences, talks, and workshops. RILEY himself will perform in several different concerts of his work during the weekend, with a variety of musicians. Also, the Calder String Quartet will present a program of his work. And a sure highlight of the weekend will come when many of the artists performing during the weekend join together for an unforgettable performance of IN C. Featuring over 30 artists/bands expected to perform some 50 concerts in at least 8 venues this year. In addition there will be art exhibitions, installations, film screenings, workshops, interactive experiences, lectures and discussions, along with even more artists! Information: 865-684-1200, www.bigearsfestival.com

For the past 10 years or so Brother Boys Ed Snodderly and Eugene Wolf have taken different paths back to the same place. Etched in the marble walls of the Country Music Hall of Fame are the lyrics to Snodderly’s Diamond Stream, which Ed has always told that A.P. Carter helped him write. In 2002, Eugene created the role of AP Carter in the Barter Theatre production, Keep On The Sunny Side. Ed released two albums, Diamond Stream and Brier Visions and Eugene created and released an album of his one-man show, Clear From the Start. Ed and Eugene have come back together for 2010 to reignite their music like no one else does. Jubilee Community Arts, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

Vibrant art crawl on the last Friday of every month at various locations in downtown Maryville. Coordinated by the Maryville Arts Coalition who has enlisted local businesses of all types to help foster its emerging art scene. Directions: From downtown Knoxville, take Alcoa Hwy past the airport. Veer left at the split (411). Pass the Sun Trust, Food City, and Kroger on your right and take a right on Broadway. Park at either of the two big parking lots on your left. Information: www.maryvilleartwalk.com

Breast Cancer Awareness Silent Auction
Featuring photography by Tovah Greenwood and painting by local artists

1202 N. Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917

30,000 tulips of various shades of Pink have been planted this year to serve as the backdrop to a variety of special activities and exhibits. Historic Crescent Bend House & Gardens is one of the Southeast finest house museums and gardens. Built in 1834 by Drury Paine Armstrong, Crescent Bend was once a 900 acre working farm and so named for its prominent setting overlooking a majestic crescent bend in the Tennessee River just west of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The Armstong-Lockett House Museum at Crescent Bend contains an extensive fine antique collection from notable artisans like Michael Allison, Honore Launnier, Benjamin Frothingham, Samuel McIntire, and Sir Thomas Lawrence. One can view the outstanding American and English Silver collection with eminent smiths like Paul de Lamerie, Paul Storr, and seven women smiths that includes the works of Elizabeth Godfrey and Hester Bateman. Unlock the mystery behind the hidden trap door of this antebellum home. Hear the tale of how Jean Zuber wallpaper made its’ travels to Crescent Bend by the way of a United States President and a Pirate. The William P. Toms Memorial Garden at Crescent Bend is a three-acre formal Italian terraced garden of perennials, Japanese Maple, rose, and thousands of colorful blooming annuals are set to the backdrop of the dancing waters from five large fountains.

Crescent Bend House & Gardens, 2728 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Tues-Fri 10-4; Sat 10-2; Sun 1-4 (closed Easter Sunday). Admission: $7 adults, $5 students, FREE children 12 and under. For information: 865.637.3163, Brett@CrescentBend.net.

Every Tuesday through Friday during TulipTime you can have a leisurely box lunch picnic at Crescent Bend. Picnic tables have been placed in various locations throughout the garden. Guest will have a choice of Sandwich, Side Salad, Dessert, and Beverage. The picnic lunch will be ready by 12 noon each day. Cost is $15.00 per person or $10.00 for children age 12 and under. The price includes the admission to tour Crescent Bend. Reservations are required. Please call Crescent Bend at 865-637-3163 at least 24 hours in advance to place your order.
Crescent Bend House & Gardens, 2728 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Tues-Fri 10-4; Sat 10-2; Sun 1-4 (closed Easter Sunday). Admission: $7 adults, $5 students, FREE children 12 and under. For information: 865.637.3163, Brett@CrescentBend.net.

Come see some of East Tennessee’s finest works of art that will be showcased at Crescent Bend House & Gardens during the Dogwood Arts Festival. Many of the prints are still available for purchase. For more information on The Dogwood Arts Festival and the Limited Edition Prints one can go to www.dogwoodarts.com or call 865-637-4561.
Crescent Bend House & Gardens, 2728 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Tues-Fri 10-4; Sat 10-2; Sun 1-4 (closed Easter Sunday). Admission: $7 adults, $5 students, FREE children 12 and under.

Opening night, March 26

1714 Andy Holt Avenue on the UT Campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.org

2009-2010 Moxley Carmichael Masterworks series: The March installment of the Masterworks Series is an All-Russian program highlighting 2008 Gilmore Artist Adam Golka. Golka will play one the most notoriously difficult Romantic piano concerti - Piano Concerto No. 3 (featured in the movie, "Shine," which depicted pianist, David Helfgott, and his battles with mental illness). Also on the program is Shostakovich's 1st Symphony, an extraordinary example of a young genius' talent. Composed when he was just 18 years old, the work has made an indelible niche for itself in the canon of orchestral works. This concert will open with one of Rachmaninoff's most lyric and poignant works, Vocalise.

At the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. More information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Reception: Tuesday, March 23, 7:30-9PM (awards ceremony, 8:30PM)

Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday & Thursday: 10AM-8PM; Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10AM-5PM; and Sunday: 1-4PM. For information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

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