Calendar of Events

The Art Market Gallery of Knoxville will spotlight the work of two member artists, Janis Proffitt, woodturning and Mary Ellen Bohm, paintings. The Gallery will host a First Friday Reception for the Featured Artists on Friday, April 2 from 5:30-9 p.m. with light refreshments and live music performed by Scott Head, playing acoustic guitar. Starting April 20 and running through May 8, the Gallery will hold its Annual Members Auction, a silent auction of over 40 pieces of original art and fine craft.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-6PM; Sunday 1-5PM. For information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net

The Knoxville Watercolor Society is presenting an 'all media' show at Cherokee Mills. The show includes thirty-four paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel, as well as watercolor. Cherokee Mills is located at the corner of Sutherland Avenue and Concord Street. It is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. For more information you may contact: Dick Whitson at (865) 588-8396 or Gary Dagnan at (865) 690-5965.

A split-bill, featuring Ingrid Michaelson and Mat Kearney, on Tuesday, March 30.
Two remarkable talents that take the singer-songwriter appellation to a new level. Ingrid Michaelson’s melodious folk-pop is intoxicating and became nearly ubiquitous on TV shows like Gray’s Anatomy and Old Navy spots. Everybody, is her most recent album. Mat Kearney writes smart, catchy songs laced with hooks and rhythms that sneak up on you and take up residence in your subconscious for longer than you thought possible. A surefire terrific evening with two extremely talented artists.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

"It Is As If It Is"
Works by Zach Widgren and Katy Smith (Painting)

627 N Central St, Knoxville TN
865.386.8848

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

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

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.

Knoxville Watercolor Society members will present recent works at the Art Gallery of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. An opening reception with refreshments will take place on Friday, March 12, 6-8 PM at the church. There will be a short gallery talk about the works and the public will have a chance to meet and talk with the artists. The event is free and open to the public.
2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5, Sunday, 9-12 noon. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 523-4176, (865) 966-4041.