Calendar of Events

Bobbie Crews has an exhibit of her work as the “2012 Dogwood Arts Resident Artist” in the Dogwood Arts offices at 602 S. Gay St. The show is on display from now through the 25th of May, Monday through Friday 8:30 – 5:00. Artist’s reception will be on Friday March 9th from 5 – 7 pm.

Black History Month celebrations are ongoing throughout February for all four Pellissippi State Community College campuses. All events are free and open to the public:

Through Feb. 29: Information about Black History Month is available in the lobby of the Division Street Campus, 3435 Division St., 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday.

· Feb. 17: Local historian and author Robert Booker speaks in the Community Room of the Magnolia Avenue Campus, 1610 E. Magnolia Ave., 10:45-11:40 a.m. His lecture is titled “History of the Civil Rights Movement.”

· Feb. 20-29: The African-American inventors mini-museum is on display in the Community Room of the Magnolia Avenue Campus. The exhibit includes pictures, information and some modern-day versions of original inventions.

· Feb. 26: The Knoxville Opera Gospel Choir performs at 4 p.m. in the Clayton Performing Arts Center at the Pellissippi Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road.

· Feb. 28: The Caribbean Festival, featuring the Carib Sounds Steel Band, the Hotep Dancers and Caribbean food, is 4-7 p.m. in the Goins Building College Center on the Pellissippi Campus.

· Feb. 29: The Magnolia Avenue Campus’ “I Am” a cappella gospel choir performs 1-1:45 p.m. in the Community Room of that campus.

For more information, call (865) 694-6400. To request accommodations for a disability, contact the executive director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action at (865) 694-6607 or humanresources@pstcc.edu.

Sunday February 12th at 2:00 pm:
Signing and reading with Allen R. Coggins, author of "Tennessee Tragedies: Natural, Technological, and Societal Disasters in the Volunteer State" published by UT Press.

Saturday February 18th at 2:00 pm
Poet Edward Francisco reads from and signs his new collection of poetry, "Only the Word Gives Us Being."

Sunday February 19th at 3:00 pm
This month's Poet3 features poets Kory Wells, Susan Underwood, and Dawn Coppock

Saturday February 25th at 2:00 pm
Author Silas House reads from & signs his new novel for middle readers and up, "Same Sun Here." His other novels include "Coal Tattoo" and "Parchment of Leaves."

Wednesday February 29th at Noon Join The Bookaholics Anononymous Book Group in a discussion of "The Kitchen Daughter" by Jael McHenry

The Month of February Union Ave Books presents the art of Stephanie Untz

In his ninth book of poetry, Ed Francisco’s search for the perfect words and expressions to illustrate his thoughts and experiences takes him through America, England, Finland and beyond.

Francisco, English professor and writer-in-residence at Pellissippi State Community College, reads from his newest poetry volume, “Only the Word Gives Us Being,” at two venues the week of Feb. 13.

The first reading is on the 13th at 11:50 a.m.-12:40 p.m. in the Goins Building Auditorium on the Pellissippi Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. The second is on Feb. 18, 2-3 p.m., at Union Ave Books, 517 Union Ave. in downtown Knoxville.

The book was released in December by Birch Brook Press. It is available to purchase at www.birchbrookpress.info and Union Ave Books.

The public is invited to attend both of the free readings. For additional information, contact (865) 694-6400.

To request accommodations for a disability at the Pellissippi State event, contact the executive director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action at (865) 694-6607 or humanresources@pstcc.edu.

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

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.

Guitarist Steve Kaufman, a three-time winner of the National Flatpicking Championships, will offer an all-level mandolin workshop in Alcoa, TN, February 3rd and 4th, 2012 to be held at the Mainstay Suites 361 Fountain View Circle, Alcoa, TN and an all-level flatpicking guitar workshop on February 17th -18th, 2012 to be held at The Townsend Visitors Center, 7906 E. Lamar Alexander PKWY, Townsend, TN. The evening concert will be held on February 18, 2012 at The Palace Theater, 113 W. Broadway, Maryville, TN. This year’s slots are going fast, so make your reservations now. JoEllen at 865-982-3808 or email at jo@flatpik.com

The fee for the all-level mandolin workshop is $90 per person and the fee for all-level flatpick guitar workshop is $90 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $45 is required to hold a space, with the remainder due the day of the workshop. Pre-registration required. Seating is limited. For more information or to register for the workshop contact JoEllen at 865-982-3808 or email at jo@flatpik.com

Innovative home building technologies and strategies that can help restore the health and viability of natural systems are explored in "Sustainable Shelter: Dwelling Within the Forces of Nature," exhibition opening February 1 and on display through April 20, 2012 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge.

Through graphics, cartoons, interactive computer games, model homes and mock shelters, visitors can explore how ordinary activities -- from reading a book to drying clothes -- impact the planet's carbon and water cycles. The exhibit also compares and contrasts human dwellings with those of other animals, offers a cross-cultural look at human dwellings from around the world and looks at the changes in building methods and consumption patterns of U.S. houses over the past 150 years.

The American Museum of Science and Energy, located at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 - 5 pm. Admission is Adults $5, Seniors (65+) $4, Students (6 - 17) $3 and Children (5 and under) are free. AMSE members are free. Group rates are available for 20 or more with advance reservations. For more information on AMSE membership, exhibits, programs and events, click on www.amse.org To schedule a group visit, call AMSE at (865) 576-3200.