Calendar of Events

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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: 865-934-2036, www.knoxart.org

Highlights the original work of gifted art students from area elementary, middle, and high schools. Students whose work is displayed in this exhibit are nominated by their art teachers for their skill, talent, and dedication. Includes Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Traditional Photography, Computer Graphics, Mixed-Media, and Printmaking. On exhibition at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM; Saturday, April 2, 11-3. For information: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com. For more information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

Through April 25- "Scarboro: The Early Days 1942-1960" and exhibition that tells the story of Oak Ridge's African American community and their housing, schools, churches and organizations.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM. For information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

"Take Flight" hands-on activities on the principles and forces that make flight possible.

AMSE open Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 pm Admission is Adults $5, Seniors (65+) $4, Students (6 - 17) $3 and children (5 and under) free. Group rates are available for 20 or more with advance reservations. For more information on museum memberships, exhibits, programs, and events, visit www.amse.org To schedule a group visit, call AMSE at (865) 576-3200.

Showcasing regional and national artists working in the field of contemporary sculpture. Small sculpture encompassing all styles and genres from emerging and established artists will be selected by nationally recognized juror, John Henry, for exhibition at the Emporium Center’s Main Gallery, 100 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM; Saturday, April 2, 11-3. For information: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com. For more information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

This silent auction of over 50 pieces of original art and fine craft will give gallery visitors an opportunity a chance to purchase items at a fraction of their value.

The auction will kickoff during downtown’s April First Friday festivities April 1. The gallery will host a reception with refreshments and live music from 5:30-9 pm. In addition to the auction, this reception will feature the works of two of Art Market Gallery’s member-artists: paintings by Victoria Simmons and pottery by Linda Sullivan. The reception is open to the public.

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

"Shadowlands" is the love story of renowned Christian writer C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Davidman GreshamThe WordPlayers, on April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 @ 7:30 p.m. & April 3 & 10 @ 2:30 p.m.

The WordPlayers, Performed at The WordPlayers' Theatre at Middlebrook Christian Ministries, 1540 Robinson Rd. at Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923. For information: 865-539-2490, www.wordplayers.org

C.S. Lewis, Oxford don and author of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Screwtape Letters, is smug in his convictions about God and His plan for the world, until Joy and her young son enter his life. Against the advice of his brother and fellow Oxford scholars, the bewildered theoretician of love and suffering in the abstract finally confronts its direct presence. The role of C.S. Lewis will be played by Clarence Brown Theatre actor and U.T. Theatre Professor, Terry Weber.

Tickets are $8-$12 and may be purchased online via website www.wordplayers.org or at the door, cash or check preferred. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Thursday is Pay What You Can Night. Please call 865.539.2490 for reservations or more information.

The WordPlayers is a 501(c) (3) organization whose mission is to impact theatre audiences and artists by telling stories from a Christian worldview. Support for the 2010-2011 season has been provided by Delta-21 Resources, Inc. and Cornerstone Foundation. The Presenting Sponsor for this production is Fleenor Security Systems. Media Sponsor: WUOT - 91.9 fm. Shadowlands is a featured event of the 2011 Dogwood Arts Festival.

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

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