Calendar of Events

In Racine's play, Phaedra is the queen of Athens who desires her stepson, Hippolytus. When her husband--who has long been absent from the court--is declared dead, she reveals her desire to him. The tragedy unfolds when the king suddenly returns. To cover up the sexual and political transgression and to preempt public accusations about an incestuous affair, Phaedra accuses her stepson of making sexual advances to her. Hippolytus is banned from court and dies a gruesome death while Phaedra, ruing her deed, commits suicide. Studio Series: Performances will take place in the Lab Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Avenue on the UT Campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.org

FREE and open to the public.

At the Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg., 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. Please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

It’s time to celebrate the Festival! Join us for an evening of fine food, entertainment, and company this enchanted spring evening. Guest are encouraged to dress hip, fun, and with attitude. Ticket required. Latitude 35 – 16 Market Square

For more information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

Barrio Grrrl is a particularly special show about Ana, a spunky 9 year old who lives with her abuelo (grandfather) while her mother is deployed to Iraq. Ana’s alter ego, Barrio Grrrl, with her invisible sidekick Amazing Voice, is busy preserving justice in the barrio and protecting her neighborhood. In Ana’s world, where she misses her mom, reality is sneaking up on her. Ana is a girl who fancies herself a superhero and wishes she could save every broken heart in el barrio, although she probably needs a little saving herself.
Barrio Grrrl gives audiences a funny and warmly truthful play that will make hearts sing. Barrio Grrrl is for children ages 9 and up.

Tickets are $5 for children and adults.

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Tickets are available at the Clayton Center Box Office M-F 10AM-6PM or by phone or online: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

The Tennessee Iris Invitational sponsored by James-Ben: Studio and Gallery Art Center will be on display at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, overlapping the Greene County Iris Festival, May 20-22. A Meet the Artists reception will be held May 1 from 1-3 p.m., followed at 3 p.m. by a Greeneville High School band concert. Featured works include reverse painting on plexiglas, manipulated digital images, oil on canvas, watercolors and sculpture by dozens of artists from across the state. Viewing hours are Monday — Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, TN 37745. Info: 423-638-1679, www.greenevillenpac.com

Art Market Gallery of Knoxville is pleased to present an exhibit of recent works by Victoria Simmons of Knoxville and Linda Sullivan of Oak Ridge.

Victoria Simmons is an award-winning painter and illustrator of animals, primarily dogs and horses. Her April exhibit will be paintings of Foxhounds, a series which was born out of years spent at the opening meets of the Tennessee Valley Hunt Club and on hound walks with the huntsman.

Linda Sullivan, who holds an MFA in ceramics, creates functional and sculptural vessels out of stoneware and porcelain clays. Inspired by various landscapes and drawing on her strong background in painting, she employs a unique glazing process by pouring and overlapping her glazes in a purposeful, painterly way to depict landscape imagery.

A First Friday Reception for the exhibit is planned for April 1 from 5:30-9 pm. with complimentary refreshments and live music.

Member owned and operated by over 60 regional artists, Art Market Gallery is located at 422 South Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm & Sunday 1-5 pm. For more information, call 865-525-5265, visit artmarketgallery.net or join us on facebook: facebook.com/Art.Market.Gallery

The Annual Student Art Show, an exhibit showcasing the best works by art students at Pellissippi State Community College, begins a 12-day run on Monday, March 28.

Featuring pieces created by students from all levels in their studies, the exhibit is free and open to the public. This year’s display showcases paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures and design pieces.

The exhibit is in Pellissippi State’s Bagwell Center for Media and Art gallery, 10915 Hardin Valley Road.Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu

2nd annual juried photographic exhibition.
Opening Reception : March 26, 7—9 PM with a gallery talk at 6:30.

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

March 25 - April 10, Thursday-Saturday, 8:00 PM; Sunday, 3:00 PM

A comic mystery play as part of Tennessee Stage Company’s New Play festival.
Advance reservations required? YES
How to obtain admission: 10 admissions are available each performance for $0.01 each. Please call TSC at 865-546-4280 to reserve tickets. Cut-off for purchasing Penny Performance tickets is 24 hours before show time.
Contact: Tom Parkhill, 865-546-4280, tennesseestage@bellsouth.net
Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37917 | www.tennesseestage.com

This is a Penny Performance event for Knox County students ages 5-18. Visit www.penny4arts.com for more information.

One of the oldest student competitions in the United States, the exhibit will feature juried artworks in all media. The exhibit will open with a reception and awards ceremony on Friday, March 25, from 7:00-9:00 pm. The reception, which is free and open to the public, will feature live music and food donated by Knoxville-area establishments.
Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday: 10AM-8PM; Tuesday-Friday: 10AM-5PM; and Sunday: 1-4PM. For information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

An exhibit of nature photography by Becca Childress will be on display in the Visitor Center at Ijams Nature Center. Childress is a graduate of Appalachian State University where she received a BS in technical photography. She is also a former CAC AmeriCorps member on the Earth Flag team at Ijams. “I had the good fortune of working for two environmental non-profits after graduating: Ijams Nature Center and RiverLink,” says Childress. “I learned and grew working as an environmental educator, and consider myself extremely fortunate. These experiences offered some great photo opportunities as well.” The photos are for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to the nature center.

Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

The Knoxville Watercolor Society will be showing their newest works in a Spring Show and Sale at the Knoxville Museum of Art's Community Gallery from March 18th to May 15th. On Sunday, March 20th an opening reception which is free to the public will take place from 2 to 4 PM. Refreshments will be served.

Call Wilda Clark at 865-588-6828 or the Museum at 865-525-6101 for more information. 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