Calendar of Events

KEMP, the Knoxville Early Music Project, presents two concerts of sacred Italian music from the 17th century. The first concert is on February 13, at 7:30 p.m., at All Saints Episcopal Church in Morristown ($7 adults/$5 students). The second concert is on February 20, at 4:00 p.m at First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee (Free Will Offering). The program features sacred music by some of the most accomplished 17th century Italian composers such as Alessandro Grandi, Francesco Cavalli, and Isabella Leonarda, as well as instrumental music by Antonio Bertali and Biagio Marini. For this concert, KEMP has invited extra singers and instrumentalists to create a large ensemble of voices, theorbo, baroque guitar, harpsichord, viola da gamba, and violins.

KEMP was founded in 1991 and has entertained and inspired audiences throughout the Southeast. The current core members are J. Ashley Burell(organ and harpsichord), Maria Rist (soprano), Matt Sharp (baritone), Ann Stierli (bass viol), and Thomas Tallant (lute, guitar). The group is joined by Elizabeth Farr (violin), Mary Ann Fennell (violin), Terryl Oliver (alto), and John Tilson (tenor). For information about the group, visit websites at Facebook or www.reverbnation.com/knoxvilleearlymusicprojectkemp.

For concert information, contact All Saints Episcopal Church in Morristown at (423) 586-6201 or First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville at (865)546-2531.

On second Sundays at the Laurel Theatre.

1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

GO! Contemporary Dance Works will present an original ballet based on the story of the infamous female pirate, Anne Bonny. Blending ballet, modern and aerial dance with cultural dance forms such as African, Flamenco and Capoeria. Fencing and swordfighting will also be incorporated into the choreography in telling Anne’s story of life on the high seas. There will be a Gala prior to the February 12th show at The Square Room, Market Square. Call 539-2475 for more information or reservations.

Feb 12 - 8:00PM and Feb. 13 - 3:00PM

Tickets: Students/seniors $16.50, Adults $21.50

Gala tickets are $120, includes dinner, silent auction, and transportation from the Square Room to preferred seating at the Bijou Theatre

At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, 37902. For information: 865-539-2475, www.gocontemporarydance.com

Sarkisian explores the spatial and perspective possibilities of video, film, and sculpture through multi-media works that challenge perceptions of reality and illusion. This retrospective exhibition features signature works and conveys how the artist has considered and resolved various approaches to integrating video into temporal and spatial experiences.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Friday, 10AM-8PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. For information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Roald Dahl’s splendid allegory of family, friendship, solidarity, and sacrifice (author of "Charlie And the Chocolate Factory" and "James And the Giant Peach").

THE COMPLETE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE is:
Fridays, Feb. 11, 18, 25 at 7 PM
Saturdays, Feb. 12, 19, 26 at 1 PM and 5 PM
Sundays, Feb. 13, 20 at 3 PM
Thursdays, Feb. 17, 24 at 7 PM

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

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition featuring oils, acrylics, pastels, photography, fiber, and more by the visual artists of the Emporium Center. The exhibition will be on display February 11-25, 2011 in the main gallery at the Emporium Center at 100 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

The artists featured in the exhibition include:
Mike C. Berry – Oil, pastel – www.mikecberry.com
Bobbie Crews – Mixed media – www.bobbiecrews.com
Judi Gaston – Fiber, hand-woven garments
Bob Leggett – Watercolor, pastel
Pam Radford – Oil, watercolor
Alex Smith – Oil landscapes and portraiture – www.alexsmithstudios.com
Ray Snyder – Weaving
Kurt Weiss – Photography – www.weissphotography.com
Sandy White – Oil, watercolor

For more information on the exhibition, please call (865) 523-7543 or visit www.theemporiumcenter.com

On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night's dream.
Feb 11-12, 8 PM and Feb 13, 3 PM
Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets are $15 plus fees. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

The Knoxville Opera premiere of Massenet’s lush French masterpiece Manon, which ranks alongside Carmen as one of the most sensuous grand operas ever conceived. The production will star the riveting Talise Trevigne, returning to Knoxville from 2009’s Rigoletto in the story of an insatiable, bewitching seductress who ruins her life in pursuit of love, fame and fortune in Paris. Joining Trevigne is internationally renowned Spanish tenor Israel Lozano from Madrid for performances on Friday February 11 at 8:00 PM and Sunday February 13 at 2:30 PM. Veteran Metropolitan Opera bass Andrew Wentzel (the UT Vols’ “Anthem Man”) is featured as the Count.

At the Tennessee Theatre. For more information: 865-524-0795, www.knoxvilleopera.com

Sunday, February 13, 2:30 PM – The Sunday matinee performance of the opera production is part of the Penny Performance program for Knox County students ages 5-18. Visit www.penny4arts.com for more information.

The Dogwood Arts House & Garden show is the largest house and garden show in Tennessee for the do-it-yourselfer and the gardening enthusiast. It's a unique marketplace to shop, compare and save on a total selection of home and garden related products and services. The top landscape designers of East Tennessee create fascinating and unique gardens that provide ideas, tips, and trends to enhance your outdoor living space. Whether you are contemplating building a new home or garden – or sprucing up what you have, the Dogwood Arts House & Garden show is where you'll find the must-haves for 2011. There's something for everyone and it is all under one roof!

February 11-12 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm and February 13 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Knoxville Convention Center. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (over 65), and $5 for youth (6-12 years old). Children under 5 get in free. For more information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

The artistry of H.P. Ijams is commemorated in a special display, entitled Designs, Blueprints, Patent Drawings: The Illustrated Legacy of H.P. Ijams, at the Museum of East Tennessee History. A limited edition set of 16 Ijams' Christmas Postcards is also now available for $15.00 (inc. tax). Pick up a set at ETHS or Ijams.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-4PM; Saturday: 10AM-4PM; Sunday: 1-5PM. For information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

The Town of Farragut Arts Council will sponsor the 2011 Private Schools Art Show this February at the Farragut Town Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to view the work of some of the community’s most talented high school artists from Knoxville Catholic High School, Christian Academy of Knoxville and Webb High School. Awards will be given for best in show, first, second and third places at an awards receptionon Tuesday, Feb. 8, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The art show and reception are free and open to the public.

At Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. View the show during regular Town Hall hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 865-966-7057.

For almost five decades, Jim Gray has painted in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains, creating a body of work that captures, according to the artist, "the ever changing pattern of light and shadow [that moves] across the ancient faces of the Smokies." The retrospective exhibition, Roads I've Traveled, showcases these East Tennessee-inspired landscapes, as well as additional selections from Gray's life's work, including wildlife, floral, and marine paintings and assorted sculptures in bronze.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-4PM; Saturday: 10AM-4PM; Sunday: 1-5PM. For information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org