Calendar of Events

Knoxville Zoo invites you to be a part of North America’s largest Earth Day celebration at Party for the Planet, a conservation-themed bash. Knoxville Zoo joins more than 100 zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) across the country highlighting the initiatives that make our planet a more sustainable place to live.

Party for the Planet is also a showcase for the fine art of recycling; the Recycled Art Project challenges elementary and middle school students to create art out of reused and recyclable materials to be displayed during the event. High school students can compete to see who has the best conservation-themed recycling bin in the Barrel Project, and visitor favorites will be used on zoo grounds to promote recycling.

The Party for the Planet celebration is included as part of general zoo admission. Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. For information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

213 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityart.com

At the Clayton Center for the Arts on Maryville College Campus. Saturday April 24 at 7:30 pm & Sunday April 25 at 2:00 pm. Tickets $15.00 with $5 discount for Seniors & Students. For information, call 865-982-8463 or visit www.appalachianballet.com.

Artists’ studio trails take you behind the scenes of local artists’ creative processes and into their working studios. Information: 865-637-4661, www.dogwoodarts.com.
Admission: Free

Presenting GIANNI SCHICCHI by Puccini and A VILLAGE SINGER by Stephen Paulus (two one-act operas). Directed by Carroll Freeman, conducted by James Fellenbaum.

Saturday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m.
At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.
$15–general admission; $10–seniors 60+; $5–students.
Tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

As part of the Dogwood Art DeTours: Studio Art Trails!

Featuring delightful corn shuck dolls, luscious body creams, and skin silk, fresh, natural herbal soaps, bath salts, massage oils, atomizers.

At the home of Anne Freels, 1622 Hidden Hills Drive, Clinton, TN 37716.
Info: 865-457-1624, 865-705-9755

By Charles Busch and directed by Jim Richardson. A free wheeling satire of patriotic 1940’s thrillers such as Notorious and Escape, The Lady in Question tells the suspenseful tale of Gertrude Garnet, the most glamorous concert pianist on the international stage. On tour in 1940 Bavaria, her colossal self-absorption is challenged when a handsome American professor engages her aid in rescuing his mother from a Nazi prison. NOTE: This production contains strong language and is not suitable for children.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday; $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

Friday, April 23, at 8:00 pm and Sunday, April 25, at 2:30 pm. By Rossini, in Italian with projected English translations. "Figaro, Figaro, Figaro," the most famous quote in all of opera, highlights Rossini's glittering romp about the escapades of Seville's favorite barber, who arranges for Count Almaviva to conquer the beautiful Rosina. The sparkling score and comedy has inspired countless interpreters from Bugs Bunny and Woody Woodpecker to Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire! At the Tennessee Theatre. For more information: 865-524-0795, www.knoxvilleopera.com

The Art Market Gallery of Knoxville 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

Featuring a broad selection of works - paintings, photographs, drawings, and video - by artists whose chief inspiration stems from the surrounding landscape, whether rural or urban, perceived or imagined. The exhibition examines the many ways artists reference the external environment in constructing scenes marked by instability, ambiguity, deception, or fragmentation. Includes works by Jim Campbell, Patty Chang, Herb Creecy, Robert Van Deventer, Tomory Dodge, Chuck Forsman, Natasha Kissell, Alison Moritsugu, Brian Novatny, Hiraki Sawa, Darren Waterston, Roger Weik, and Charlotta Westergren.

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

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, a sponsor of the 60th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, is showcasing the watercolors, acrylics and drawings of Bob George, winner of the 2009 Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Art Contest. Bob George relocated to Sevierville, Tennessee in 2002 after a career in Washington, D.C. as an illustrator, commercial artist and art director. Bob, a native of Key West, Florida, studied at the Ringling School of Art. His artwork has been featured at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum, the White House, Pentagon and U.S. Park Service Visitor Centers. Bob’s winning entry, “Bloodroot” was selected as part of a national juried competition and has been used as the Pilgrimage’s promotional image for 2010. Criteria for submission is that the artist’s primary subject included botanically accurate depictions of a spring flowering plant (or plants) native to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “Bob’s skills as an illustrator and a painter are exquisite. It is evident that he has a strong relationship with and has mastered his media. His work brings the beauty and composition of nature to life on paper – the rendering of a simple stone becomes a captivating visual. We are proud to showcase Bob’s range of artworks and encourage you to come and enjoy this wonderful exhibit,” says Karen Green, Gallery Coordinator.

In the Loggia Gallery. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. For information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Opening night, April 16. Written by Dale Wasserman; Music by Mitch Leigh; Lyrics by Joe Darion. to dream the impossible dream. . . Journey with Cervantes’ knight errant as he rides in a hopeful quest for love and valor amid trying times.

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