Calendar of Events

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years of music during the 2010-2011 season! The Chamber Classics season will conclude with an afternoon of Baroque music. Included on the program is Bach’s Trio Sonata in C Major and Sonata for Viola de Gamba and Harpsichord No. 3 in G minor, Vivaldi’s Al Santo Sepolcro, Handel’s Alcina: Overture and Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No.10 in D minor, Purcell’s Abdelazer Suite and Biber’s Battalia. Under the direction of Maestro Lucas Richman. Performed at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information and tickets: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

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

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

Features the artwork of TVUUC members' and friends. Free and open to the public

This annual exhibition is a celebration of the many talented artists in the TVUUC community, whether enthusiastic beginners, "Sunday painters," or competent professionals. Many works will be for sale.

Exhibit will be on display at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Art Gallery hours: Information: 865-523-4176, www.tvuuc.org

Celebrate Ability through the Arts at the 3rd Annual Artism Day!
Opportunities to explore art, music, and dance 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in downtown Sweetwater, TN

Facepainting by Margie/ Art Activities 10 am until 12
Percussion with Bob Stagner 10 am until 12
Cages Bend ~performances at 12:00 and 2:00
Dance workshop by dance education specialist Dr. Angelina Peggy Hunt-Richter.

Artwork by individuals with and without disabilities exhibited on a designated walking tour through the community May 7 through May 21.

Email: vsa.arts.tn.vol@att.net for more information or call (717) 515-2336.
Visit VSA TN at www.vsaartstennessee.org

Observe, investigate and experiment with fully functioning replicas of machines, structures and amusement park rides, when K'NEX: Building Thrill Rides at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge.

Where does a Roller coaster car have the most Potential Energy and how is it converted to Kinetic Energy? This is just one of many questions that is answered in K'NEX: Building Thrill Rides, a special exhibition that captivates young visitors and provides them the opportunity to explore the science, math and technology behind hair-raising amusement park thrill rides.

There are 15 working thrill ride models, constructed solely from K'NEX rods and connectors, that combine the principles of geometry, physics, and mechanics. The realistic actions of the models bring scientific and engineering concepts to life for students, who can conduct simple experiments to explore physical forces such as potential and kinetic energy, and linear and rotational motion.

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

This renowned video by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss earned a cult following since it premiered at international art festivals in 1987. The video documents the artists' use of fire and fireworks, blasts of air, gravity, and a variety of corrosive liquids to sustain a chain reaction of materials and events for 30 minutes. The imagery touches on themes common in the duo's work, such as order and chaos, humor, transformation, and illusion.

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

Graduating seniors in the School of Art and the College of Architecture and Design are honored each year when selected by committee as the top students among their peers.

Exhibitors from the School of Art include Ben Dorger, Drew Dudak, Gary Trent Frazor, Ben Fredrick, Javan Grover, Nichole McMinn, Jessica Stewart, and Caitlin Zimmerman.

Exhibitors from the College of Architecture include Caitlin Turski, Allie Ross Mathison, Stephen Townsend, Omar Bakeer, Andrew Ruff, Brittany Dreher, Jonathan Sexton, and Brian Doherty.

Diedre Crawford will exhibit a project from the Interior Design program.

This exhibition will give teachers an opportunity to showcase their own artistic talents. In addition to displaying their art, Dogwood Arts will be hosting a special awards ceremony awarding the top three exhibitors. The ceremony will take place on First Friday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the UT Gallery.

Opening Reception & Award Ceremony: Friday, May 6 from 5-9 pm
Free admission

UT Gallery, 106 South Gay Street
May 6 – 27. Hours are Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition of photographs by local artist Barry McManus entitled “First Friday Faces.” In this exhibition, McManus showcases more than 40 photographs of people who have attended First Fridays over the past year. Many of the photographs were taken in the Emporium.

“First Friday Faces” will be displayed on the north side of the Balcony at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, from May 6-27, 2011. An opening reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on May 6 from 5:00-9:00 PM with hors d’oeuvres. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, May 7, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.

Often listed as a favorite book by teens and pre-teens, Natalie Babbitt's time-bending novel about teenagers who learn the secrets of living forever becomes an unforgettable theatrical experience.

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

There will be a "Meet the Artists" reception on Friday evening from 7-9 PM featuring artworks, live music and refreshments. The show continues on Saturday from 10AM - 4PM and on Sunday from 8AM - 2PM. The exhibition will be held at the Community Church of Tellico Village, 130 Chota Center in Tellico Village, Loudon, TN.

Art Guild of Tellico Village: 865-274-6394, www.tellicoartguild.org

For the 28th consecutive year, Knoxville has been chosen as host city for the NSRA Street Rod Nationals South Plus. The 37th annual event will be held on May 6, 7, and 8, 2011, with all activities at Knoxville's Chilhowee Park and Expo Center.

The Street Rod Nationals South Plus is annually the largest automotive event in the region and will welcome all cars and trucks thirty years of age and older to join the fun. The combination car show, trade show, and crafts fair will not only feature over 3,000 beautifully painted and chromed rods, customs, muscle cars and specialty vehicles to view, but commercial exhibits, vintage parts swap meet, arts and crafts fair, kids make-n-take, live entertainment during the day and night time too, Sunday Worship Service, plus games, food, and total family fun. The Street Rod Nationals South Plus is a huge outdoor event with all entries at least 30 years old in manufacture.
For additional information on the National Street Rod Association please visit the official NSRA website at http://www.nsra-usa.com and click on the NSRA Street Rod Nationals South plus.