Calendar of Events

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

One of rock music’s all-time greats, the Steve Miller Band has sold more than 30 million records in a career spanning more than 40 years. His trademark blues-rock sound made him one of the key artists in classic rock radio. The Steve Miller Band is brand name rock that millions have come to trust. Don't miss this Lexus of Knoxville Legendary Performance!

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

UT SINGERS CD RELEASE CONCERT
Sunday, April 17 at 6:00pm
Location: Farragut Presbyterian Church

CARMINA BURANA by Carl Orff

The University of Tennessee Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Men's Chorale, Women's Chorale, and Symphony Orchestra with James Fellenbaum, conductor,
present Carl Orff's masterpiece, CARMINA BURANA in concert with soloists Anna Eschbach, soprano; Andrew Skoog, tenor; and Jesse Stock, baritone.

James R. Cox Auditorium, UT Alumni Memorial Bldg.

Unless otherwise noted, all UT School of Music concerts are FREE and open to the public and are held in the Music Hall Auditorium at 1741 Volunteer Blvd. or in one of three performance halls in the Alumni Memorial Building at 1408 Middle Drive on the campus of the University of Tennessee. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) Information: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events.

The Appalachian Ballet Company is performing the classic fairy tale Cinderella at the Clayton Center for the Arts on the Maryville College campus. Kylie Morton, who danced professionally in North Carolina, will dance the role of Cinderella, while Ted Seymour of Chicago is the Prince. Audiences will remember Ted as the Snow King and Arabian Prince in The Nutcracker. The ballet also features Heather Hayes as the Fairy Godmother. Based on the original fairy tale, this performance showcases lavish costumes, sets, and scenery, including Cinderella's carriage. Come enjoy the hilarious fun step-sisters along with baby mice, as well as the beautiful ball with elegant dancers and a stunning Cinderella and Prince. This 90-minute ballet is truly a delight for all ages.

Tickets are $15 and $20, with students and seniors receiving a $5 discount. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Appalachian Ballet Company at 865-982-8463, the Clayton Center at 865-981-8590, or Tickets Unlimited at 865-656-4444.
www.appalachianballet.com

Loggia Gallery. Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 20, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. For information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

A hilarious fantasy based on the book by Astrid Lindgren, which was named by Time Magazine as "one of the 100 most influential books of all time." Pippi's story is about the joy of being unique, which is lucky considering that she lives with a monkey, has super-human strength, and has a mysterious suitcase full of gold.

THE COMPLETE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE is:
Friday, April 15 at 7 PM
Saturday, April 16 at 1 PM and 5 PM
Sunday, April 17 at 3 PM
Thursday, April 21 at 7 PM
Friday, April 22 at 7 PM
Saturday, April 23 at 1 PM and 5 PM
Thursday, April 28 at 7 PM
Friday, April 29 at 7 PM
Saturday, April 30 at 1 PM and 5 PM
and Sunday, May 1 at 3 PM.

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

One of Dogwood Arts Festival's most cherished traditions, the Market Square Art Fair, transforms downtown Knoxville into a lively street fair. Complete with high-quality arts and crafts booths, demonstrations, entertainment and festive food, the art fair has something for everyone! Visit the children’s stage for educational and entertaining performances. Also, your children will not want to miss a special art-making tent sponsored by the Knoxville Museum of Art! Stroll to the opposite end of Market Square and enjoy the main stage performances, which will be programmed daily with talented regional artists and musicians. Market Square Art Fair is a popular outdoor event which features high-quality artisan and craftsmen booths, demonstrations by artisans, live musical entertainment, performing artists, children's activities, street entertainers, and festive foods. The Fair takes place on Market Square, along Market Street and Clinch Avenue, and in Krutch Park. For more information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

Artisan booths open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Athens Community Theater will present the comedy, THE NERD by Larry Shue in the Sue E. Trotter Theater.

THE NERD is directed by Athens Community Theater veteran Bob Roseberry. The show opens with dinner theater on April 14th. Dinner theater doors open at 6:00 PM with a cash bar and all seats are $25 in advance. Other performances at 7:30 PM are on April 15,16,21,22, and 23. There is one matinee on Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 PM. Tickets for all except the dinner performance are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Thursday, April 21 is student night and all students are admitted for $5. Tickets are available by phone at 423-745-8781, on line at www.athensartscouncil.org and at The Arts Center, 320 North White St. in downtown Athens.

Reception April 14, 2011. Central High School is opening their National Art Honor Society Chapter with a reception and show.

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 Jim Leonard, Jr
In a small farm community during the depression where water and faith are in short supply, a charismatic but back-sliding preacher drifts into town and meets a gentle but misunderstood boy with the gift of divining or water-witching. These two outcasts find a common bond and help each other divine for truth, faith and hope. Earthy, funny, poignant and profoundly tragic this play echoes Steinbeck’s classic depression era work with characters who are simple but good people searching for hope and something to believe in. RSCC Playmakers, Roane State Theatre, Harriman. ($7/10 Student/General Admission)
April 7-9, 14-16 at 7 pm
April 10 & 17 at 2 pm (matinee)

Roane State Community College, 276 Patton Lane, Harriman, TN 37748. Information: 865-354-3000, www.roanestate.edu

Enjoy the beauty of East Tennessee in spring. Walk, bike, ro drive over 60 miles of trails, open gardens, camera sites, and historic homes. View breathtaking residential landscaping, rainbow-hued flowers and blossoming trees. Lakemoore Hills (Loudon Lake) is the 2011 featured trail.