Calendar of Events

Blues Harmonica
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 8 P.M.
Growing up in East Tennessee, Wallace Coleman was captivated by the sounds he heard late at night from Nashville’s WLAC—Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters. The sounds haunted him by day where, he says, “I would be sittin’ in class and hear the Howlin’ Wolf singin’ just as clear in my head…” Coleman left Tennessee in 1956 to find work in Cleveland. A self-taught musician, Coleman began playing professionally with Cleveland’s Guitar Slim at the Cascade Lounge. In 1987 he joined Robert “Jr.” Lockwood’s band in 1987. Still based in Cleveland, Wallace has been leading his own band since 1997.
$10 JCA Members, Students, Seniors • $11 General Advance
$12 General Day of Show • $6 Children 12 & under

Bring your Valentine and celebrate your love for WDVX. On February 10, 2012 at Remedy's party room on Jackson in the Old City starting at 6 pm.
Tickets are $50/person and will include heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine and valentine chocolates. There will be live music and a silent auction. Listen to great music, celebrate with friends and support WDVX. Get your tickets online now by clicking here, or email jeannie@wdvx.com or call 865-544-1029 ext. 231.

On the second Friday of each month. All ages and experience levels are welcome to participate in this event. This is a fun family event. Kids love the Raku process. Or it could be a great ''date night'' event. Plus, you will be taking home a beautiful piece of art to decorate your home that you helped create! Hope to see you there! The fee includes your choice of one handmade bisque piece, use of our studio raku glazes, glazing instruction and the firing.

Mighty Mud, 2444 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11-6PM. For information: 865-595-1900, www.mightymudclay.com

Friday, February 10 at Remedy's party room on Jackson Ave in the Old City at 6 pm
Tickets are $50/person

There will be live swing dance music by Kayley Burton Farmer and Friends, food by Creative Catering of Knoxville, festive beverages, romantic deserts by South's Finest Chocolate Factory and Magpies, and a live and silent auction.

Auction items include a guitar signed by bluegrass greats, a drum head autographed by the Highwaymen, a vintage poncho donated by Red, restaurant gift certificates, personal photography instruction, a signed Neil Young album, a signed Johnny Cash photo, lunch with Mayor Rogero, and much much more!

Get your tickets online now, or email jeannie@wdvx.com or call 865-544-1029 ext. 231.

By David Lindsay Abaire; at the Carousel Theatre. A woman whose memory is erased when she sleeps…a limping, lisping "brother" who kidnaps her…an accomplice with a sock puppet...a husband with murky intentions…a gibberish-speaking mom…and a foul-mouthed teenage son. A farce about aphasia, and other oddities, from the playwright of The Rabbit Hole.

Clarence Brown Theatre 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com. For tickets: 865-974-5161, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Thursday 2/9
Ted Russell Kamp, Rupert Wates

Friday 2/10
Chris Pickering

Saturday 2/11
South Carolina Broadcasters, The Galt Line

Monday 2/13
Von Grey

Tuesday 2/14
Loves It

Wednesday 2/15
Henry Wagons

Thursday 2/16
Saint Anyway, Kalob Griffin Band

Friday 2/17
Tune Junkies, Flea Market Hustlers

Saturday 2/18
Judson Claiborne, Tennessee Joltwagon

Go! Contemporary Dance Works presents "Women of WWII" February 9 and 10, 2013 at the Bijou Theatre.

www.gocontemporarydanceworks.com.

As part of this season's Shakespeare Project, Knoxville Opera presents "Romeo and Juliette" in French with projected English translations, at the Tennessee Theater.

Shakespeare's tragic Romeo & Juliette has captivated audiences for more than 400 years. Gounod's lush, romantic score enhances the story with some of the most passionate music found in all of opera. On Valentine's weekend Knoxville Opera welcomes Puerto Rico's enchanting Zulimar López-Hernández and San Francisco Opera's sensational Noah Stewart as the passionate, ill-fated lovers.

Performances will be at the Tennessee Theatre on Friday, February 10 at 8:00pm and Sunday, February 12 at 2:30pm. The student dress rehearsal will be Feb. 8 at 6:30 PM and performances will be Feb. 10 at 8:00 PM and Feb. 12 at 2:30 PM.

(865) 524-0795, www.KnoxvilleOpera.com.

Lorraine DiSimone, mezzo soprano;
Ronald Ulen, baritone;
Gabriel Dobner, piano.
Faculty & guest artist Duet Recital.
Duets by Schumann and Brahms.
Art songs of Korngold, Rorem and others.
Friday, February 17 at 8:00 p.m., Hall 32, AMB

Yunyue Liu, piano
Graduate recital
Thursday, February 16,
6:00 p.m.
210 AMB

Saxophone Students of Jay Romines
Class recital
Sunday, February 19
6:00 p.m.
Cox, AMB

All Concerts are FREE unless otherwise noted.
School of Music Calendar of Events* Concertline: 865-974-5678*

* For individual or small group performances, always remember to check the Concertline or the website the day of the event for changes or cancellations.
AM= Alumni Memorial Bldg., 1408 Middle Dr, 37996 (next to Neyland Stadium)

Joe Letitia, our January First Friday artist, will be making himself at home for another month. Please join us for our First Friday reception on Friday, February 3 from 6-9 p.m. at Bliss Home, 29 Market Square.

His art makes a statement, and it's one that we want to keep around for awhile longer. If you missed his fantastic pieces we hope you will not miss this opportunity.

For more information please contact Anne at anne@shopinbliss.com or 865.673.6711.

Jake Livesay of Knoxville will show acrylic paintings, and Victor Schmidt of Nashville will display forged steel and brass sculptures. The simple saying “If not now, when?” reflects the artists’ desire to draw attention and enjoyment to their work in the present moment. The exhibition will be displayed at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from February 3-24, 2012 with an opening reception as part of First Friday activities on February 3 from 5:00-9:00 PM.

“If Not Now, When?” will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, February 4, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit the Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition entitled “Forward” featuring the work of the Studio Art faculty at Pellissippi State Community College. The theme of “Forward” implies “toward or at a place, point, or time in advance; onward; ahead: to move forward; from this day forward; to look forward.” The exhibition features work by Randy Arnold, Jennifer Brickey, Jim Darrow, Brian Jobe, Anne Kinggard, Jeff Lockett, Alison Oakes, Herb Rieth, and Mike Rose and will be displayed in the Balcony at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from February 3-24, 2012 with an opening reception as part of First Friday activities on February 3 from 5:00-9:00 PM.
“Forward” will be displayed in the Balcony at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, February 4, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit the Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.