Calendar of Events

"Cold War Crisis: The U-2 Incident" exhibit details the story of Francis Gary Powers, a U-2 pilot flying photographic reconnaissance missions for the CIA. His plane was downed by a Soviet surface-to air missile on May 1, 1960 and he was convicted of being a spy and held in Russian prison until February 11, 1962, when he was dramatically exchanged for a Soviet spy in New York, in the first Cold War Spy exchange.

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

There will be an opening reception on Friday, April 8 from 5:30 * 7:30, free and open to the public.

Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center, 1127 Broadway Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37917. For information: 865-523-1401, www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/arts

Knoxville's unique live music experience happens on select Fridays in the museum's Great Hall. Catered and with 2 cash bars, these non-smoking events are family friendly and great for dates.
+ April 8, The Stella-Vees
Playing straight ahead Chicago-style and West Coast jump blues.
+ April 15, Keith Brown CD “Sweet and Lovely” Release Party
Keith will perform with his brother, Kenneth Brown, on drums, Essiet
Essiet on bass, Rod McGaha on trumpet, and Greg Tardy on saxophones.

+ April 29, Seth Walker
Seth's voice and songs resonate with blues and roots music that swings.

+May 13, Chico & The Men
Knoxville music legend, guitarist and master of keyboards, Chico, will
perform with Rocky Wynder, Dany McGrew, Charlie Satterwhite, and
Stewart Cox.

For more information or to reserve a table at an Alive After Five show, contact Michael Gill at 865-934-2039 or mgill@kmaonline.org. 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916. 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org, info@knoxart.org

Please join us for an opening reception, First Friday, April 1 from 5pm until 9pm. Admission Free, public welcome.

The UT Downtown Gallery is especially pleased to present “Art of Poland, the Collection of Ambassador & Mrs. Victor Ashe” during the month of April and the Dogwood Arts Festival Celebration. This exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, folk art and glass works by some Poland’s leading artists working today such as Edvard Dwurnik, Stanislaw Borowski, Leszek Sokol and Michal Puszczynski.

UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11AM - 6PM; Saturday: 10AM - 3PM. For information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

Showcasing 2-D and 3-D art in all media plus photography from artists 18 years and older residing in a 300-mile radius of Knoxville. This year's juror is Virgina Derryberry, Professor and Chair of the Department of Art at the University of North Carolina - Asheville. On display at Bennett Galleries & Company: 5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Monday-Thursday 10AM-6PM; Friday-Saturday 10AM-5:30PM. Information: 865-584-6791, www.bennettgalleries.com. For more information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

White Pine Elementary

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.