Calendar of Events

In the Museum Auditorium - Dr. Joan Markel presents “Knoxville’s Civil War Homes: Stories of the Dwellings and Their Inhabitants.”
Free and open to the public
Often it is said of our area that the Civil War legacy is gone and forgotten; that while history books may tell the story, the visible connections with that time period have been lost to progress and development. Sadly, in regard to the site of the primary battle, that is largely true, but, thanks to the wealth of documentation, the accidents of preservation and some historic preservation success stories, Civil War Knoxville can actually still be found on the ground using maps, locale designations and existing structures.
Beginning with the artillery encounter in what is present day Farragut and ending with the historic homes of downtown Knoxville, the history of 1861-1865 can be followed down Kingston Pike past some well-know residences of the day and other structures that hide in plain sight in our modern landscape. It is possible to reconnect the faces and stories of the local population with the remains of the homes in which they lived, producing a deep and rich revitalization of the experience of Civil War for the population caught in its physical execution.
For the citizens in our town, the Civil War was not an event happening far away to be read about in the newspapers. The troops, the artillery, the wounded, the epidemics, the shortages of material necessities were all experienced directly by the people who lived through this punishing time. With the wealth of data bequeathed to us by the record keepers of the past, the dwellings can be identified and repopulated with the personalities and the individual experiences that made up the era of the Civil War.
For more information click here: http://www.utk.edu/events/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=51129
Frank H. McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9AM-5PM; Saturday-Monday, 1-4PM. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

The Knoxville Museum of Art presents Several Silences March 16-May 20, 2012.
Several Silences presents installations, videos, sculptures, and drawings by a diverse selection of contemporary artists from around the world who approach the theme of silence in distinctly individual ways. This group exhibition explores various kinds of silence—meditative, ambient, memorial, etc.—and calls attention to the rarity of the absence of sound in our growing “culture of distraction.”

There will be an opening reception Thursday, March 15 from 5:30-7:30pm at the KMA. Free and open to the public. Cash bar.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-6101,

Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM

A world premiere play of a murder mystery by Knoxville playwright Craig Smith. The play has strong language; young people would need to be accompanied by an adult. Seats are first come, first served (up to 50 per performance).

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-546-4280, www.tennesseestage.com

Please be sure to stop by the Nature Center to enjoy the newest photography exhibit in the Visitors Center. This exhibit by the Southern Appalachian Nature Photographers celebrates the beauty of the region while highlighting some of the environmental threats to the region. This exhibit will be on display through March 29. Visit their website for more information.

Thursday, March 15, 10 a.m.
Ijams Wee Ones: Being Green*
(Ages 2-3) Is it easy to be green? Come find out as we explore the early spring activity in the pond and meadow. Free to members, $15 for non-members. Leader: Sabrina DeVault.
To register, please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110.

Thursday, March 15, 11:30 a.m. - Noon
Ijams Express Yourself: Mommy and Me Dance Class*
Join us for our new Mommy and Me Dance Class. Cost is $7 for one child and one adult, siblings are 50 percent off. Class is for walking toddlers up to age 3. Learn how to dance, jive, and enjoy moving and learning with your little one. Please call Ijams at 577-4717 ext. 110 to register.


Friday, March 16, 6 p.m.
Ijams Public Program: Can You Hear the Frogs?*
Spring is the time to enjoy the evening chorus of local frogs. Can you identify their calls? Join us as we discover more about their amphibious world, including a hike to find a few froggy friends! Free. Leader: Kara Remington. To register, please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110.

Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m.
Ijams Public Program: Bald Eagles*
Even though Benjamin Franklin voted for the turkey, the bald eagle was selected to be our national symbol. In this program, we'll learn more about these majestic birds and even take a trip to a local nesting site. Bring lunch. Free to members, $5 for non-members. Leader: Stephen Lyn Bales. To register, please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110.

Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m.
Ijams Wee Ones: Being Green*
(Ages 2-3) Is it easy to be green? Come find out as we explore the early spring activity in the pond and meadow. Free to members, $15 for non-members. Leader: Sabrina DeVault. To register, please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110.

Saturday, March 17, 1 - 4 p.m.
Ijams Express Yourself: Upcycle your Wardrobe*
Do you want to make that vintage clothing work for you? Or maybe that old clothing that doesn't quite work on you anymore? Why not learn how to recreate it yourself! Join Kimberly Womack and learn to alter and sew your way to a new wardrobe. Cost $25- sewing machines and some fabrics included (Participants must bring an item of clothing to alter). Ages 15 and up. To register, contact Kimberly at 223-4783.

Saturday, March 17, 1 p.m.
Ijams WalkAbout: St. Patty's Day Stroll*
Join us for a walk along the Maryville Greenway. We'll meet at Vienna Coffee in Maryville and explore from there. Don't forget to wear your lucky green! Free to members, $5 for non-members. Leader: Sabrina DeVault. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

Saturday, March 17, 2 p.m.
Ijams Living Clean & Green: Spring Gardening: The Right Spot*
In the Spring Gardening Series, participants will learn tips and tricks to getting their garden ready for the growing season. This program will focus on selecting the right spot for your spring garden. Whether you have a few square feet or a few acres, we'll talk about how to maximize your garden space. Free. Leader: Peg Beute. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

Saturday, March 17, 2 p.m.
Ijams Animal Program
Join us every Saturday for a live animal encounter with one of our non-releasable education animals. Free to members, $2 for non-members. No registration required.

Monday, March 19 - Friday, March 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ijams Spring Break Camp: Spring Awakenings*
(Grades K-5) Join us for a week of fun and exciting outdoor activities. Each day has a different theme- from ponds and plants to bugs and blooms. Campers may register for individual days or the entire week. The weekly fee is $175 for members and $200 for non-members. The daily fee is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 130 to register.

The Knoxville Watercolor Society presents “Illuminations”—a mix of recent transparent watercolor paintings by the Knoxville Watercolor Society. The Show will be in the downstairs gallery of the Knoxville Museum of Art from March 16 to May 6. An opening reception with refreshments will take place on March 25 from 2 to 4 PM. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 Pm and on Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM and is located at 1050 Worlds Fair Park Drive. More information can be obtained by contacting the museum at 865-525-6101 or the show chair person, Lil Clinard at 865-274-6394. To find out about membership information and view members works go to www.knxvillewatercolorsociety.com.

The senior adult Young at HeART art group from Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church will display their "ART" Senior Adult Art Show in March at the Farragut Town Hall. Public Reception: Sunday, March 25 - 2 to 3 p.m. The art show and reception are free and open to the public.

At the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive (across from the Farragut Branch Post Office), Knoxville, TN 37934. Info: lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

Red Line Gallery will be hosting an Artist Reception & Exhibition
featuring the abstract works of photographer, Dennis Sabo, entitled
“Nature’s Color Splash”.

The Artist Reception will be held on Friday, March 9th from 7-9pm & the
show will hang through the end of March.

Red Line Gallery is located at 11519 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN
37934 (Campbell Station & Kingston Pike).
Phone: 865.288.0277
Website: www.redlinegallery.net

Begun in 1947 by C. Kermit Ewing, founder of The University of Tennessee School of Art, the annual student exhibition has become one of the oldest competitions in the country and one of the highlights of the Ewing Gallery's exhibition season. This competition has been an outlet for UT's talented students for 65 years, wherein countless works of art of every form and medium have been displayed and applauded by The University and Knoxville community.

This year's jurors are Amy Koch, an assistant professor of Art History at Towson University; Karen Shaw, New York artist and curator for the Islip Art Museum and Carriage House; and Kenneth White, graphic designer and recruiter for web design.

Both Kenneth White and Karen Shaw will be lecturing on Tuesday March 6th. Kenneth White's lecture will be at 4pm in room 109 and Karen Shaw's lecture begins at 7pm in room 109.
Both lectures are open to the public. We hope to see you there.
RECEPTION: Friday, March 9, 2012, Ewing Gallery, 7-9 pm with awards ceremony
at 8 pm
Exhibition: March 9 - March 22, 2012
GALLERY HOURS: Mon - Fri 10-5PM, Sun 1-4PM
For additional information on this exhibition, please call the Ewing Gallery at 865.974.3200 or visit us online at www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu.

Lecture: TBA
Opening Reception: Friday, March 9, 2012

Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

An exhibit featuring the paintings of Nathaniel Galka and Marianne Woodside will be on display at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.
March 4, 2012 through May 5, 2012
Opening reception Friday, March 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; artists' talks at 6:30 p.m.

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM; Friday 9AM-4:30PM; Sunday 9AM-1PM. Information: 865-523-4176, www.tvuuc.org

We will be starting a Sunday Lecture series for the month of March. These lectures are free and open to the public. They will be held in our Education room.

Sunday, March 11, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Lecturer Frank Brannon will talk about the Cherokee printing history which began in the early nineteenth century with publication of the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper in 1828 in what is today northern Georgia. Sequoyah, having completed development of the Cherokee writing system only seven years before the beginning of the bilingual newspaper, provided the foundation for this first Native American newspaper and a heritage of Cherokee printing. Considering this history and Sequoyah's writing system, letterpress printing seemed a good fit for a new fine arts program offered through Southwestern Community College in Western North Carolina. Classes in printmaking began in autumn 2010 and include printing in the Cherokee language. This talk will give details of Cherokee printing history and the Phoenix, and describe production of the Cherokee metal printing type for use in today's studio.

On March 18 from 2 to 3 p.m., Tyler Howe will speak on Cherokee Americanization from 1800-1815; the Tellico Blockhouse; and the Cherokee Lighthorse, the first loosely organized police force. Howe is currently the Tribal Historic Preservation Specialist for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office.

Sunday, March 25, Come share the afternoon with nationally known Cherokee Storyteller Lloyd Arneach, Sr. and his daughter, Dawn Arneach, both EBCI tribal members from the Yellowhill Community. Mr. Arneach will be sharing stories and Dawn will be helping anyone needing help with researching their family trees and general genealogy questions. Dawn will have on hand copies of the different roll books to do quick lookups. Mr. Arneach will also have his CD and book for sale with him which he can sign at the time. They will be at the museum from 12-3pm.

All lectures are free and open to the public.

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, 576 HWY 360, Vonore, TN 37885. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM; Sunday, 12-5PM. Information: 423-884-6246, www.sequoyahmuseum.org