Calendar of Events

Monroe Area Council for the Arts (MACA) presents another sensational season of performances at Hiwassee College in Madisonville! The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, an original musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. A young princess named Show White finds herself in peril when her step-mother, Queen Bella, is told by her Magic Mirror that the princess is fairer than she! Approximately 60 local children in grades K-12 will be cast in the production.

Season ticket prices are $105/Family (living in the same household); $90/couple; and $50/individual. Adults: $10; Students: $5. Season tickets are now on sale and can be purchased with cash or check at all Citizens National Banks in Monroe County or with a credit card: 423-442-3210, www.monroearts.com.

Yonder Mountain Sting Band doesn't quite fit in - but they like it that way. The group blends bluegrass, rock and countless other influences to generate a sound that's uniquely their own. Their vast grassroots following has proven that this group doesn't just stick out, they stand above the rest.

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Bluegrass music
Tickets $13 in advance and $15 at the Door. Tickets are all Plus Tax. The Palace Theater is located at 113 West Broadway, Maryville, TN. For advance tickets: 865-983-3330 with Visa or MC or from Murlin’s Music World 429 West Broadway, Maryville, TN. www.palacetheater.com

Music of Scotland & Ireland
Jamie will present a program of traditional music from Scotland, Ireland, Bretagne, Galicea, Quebec, and Appalachia. Winner of the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship (2002), Laval has appeared on the NBC Today Show, has performed for Her Majesty the Queen, and won Best World Traditional Song in the 2007 Independent Music Awards Vox Populi. His recent tour of Scotland found him performing at the Scots Fiddle Festival in Edinburgh and teaching at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. His third album, Murmurs and Drones, is to be released in January.

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

Bethel University is proud to present the Renaissance Theatre Tour of Godspell. Godspell is a fun and exciting story about the life of Jesus and the impact He had on those who followed Him. This series of parables, based on the Gospel of Matthew, will challenge and inspire audiences of all ages. Told through story and song, the life of Christ is illustrated through the company of players or ‘disciples.’ Creative storytelling, choreography, mime, and many forms of theatrical expression make this telling of the passion of the Christ one not to be missed!

Groups of 15 or more receive a special group rate and can purchase their tickets for $8 each. To purchase group tickets or to receive information about the Renaissance Theatre program call the Renaissance Office at 731-352-6414 or visit their website.

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

Yarn is a great Americana country rock band from Brooklyn, NY.
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The Square Room: 4 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-544-4199, www.thesquareroom.com

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 Ijams members, $2 for non-members. 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

We will have many Valentine themed items as well as our other jewelry selections. Please come join us!

Owl Tree Gallery, 117 E. Broadway, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Information: 865-986-0700, www.owltreegallery.com

Reception January 14, 6:30-8:00 PM. Music by Dave Williams, refreshments will be served.

Also featuring Knox County Student Art Exhibit: Powell High and Middle, Brickey McCloud Elem., Copper Ridge Elem., Norwood Elem., Pleasant Ridge Elem., Powell Elem., and West Haven Elem.

213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9AM-5PM; Wednesday & Friday, 10AM-5PM; Saturday, 9AM-1PM. For information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityart.org

by Christoper Durang

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

Hans Christian Anderson's greatest story features all the hallmarks of the best fairy tales: magic mirrors, evil trolls, crystal palaces, spine-tingling adventure, and a battle twixt good & evil.

Located at 800 Tyson Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com, info@childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

The O’Brien Art Gallery on the Roane County Campus is currently featuring the paintings of Nashville based artist Ev Niewoehner. For gallery Hours, contact Bryan Wilkerson at 865.882.4649. www.roanestate.edu/art/gallery