Calendar of Events
Sunday, April 15, 2012
UT School of Music: Handel’s Messiah, Parts One, Two, and Three
Category: Free event and Music
Chamber Singers and Concert Choir with UT Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Angela Batey.
*Messiah community sing-a-long
www.music.utk.edu/messiah
At the James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
website: www.music.utk.edu • concertline: 865-974-5678
Old Gray Cemetery and the Episcopal School of Knoxville: Hunt for History

Category: Free event, History, heritage and Kids, family
The Episcopal School of Knoxville and Old Gray Cemetery have set Sunday, April 15, 2012, as the date for the annual Hunt for History, an interactive celebration of the city's memorable forbears. The Hunt is held during the annual Dogwood Festival.
In this event, eighth graders from The Episcopal School will wear period costumes and tell the stories of historic characters buried in the cemetery. The students' presentation comes after much research on their chosen character. Old Gray Cemetery is the final resting place of historical figures including Governor William Brownlow, Mary Boyce Temple and the Rev. Thomas Williams Humes as well as that of numerous statesmen, 27 past mayors, veterans of the Union and Confederate armies.
The event will be 2:00 – 4:00 PM, rain or shine, at the Old Gray Cemetery, 543 North Broadway. Admission is free, no reservation is required, and parking is available. For more information, please call (865) 522-1424.
A1LabArts: Paint the Tata's

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events and Fundraisers
The 4th annual event of a breast cancer fundraiser for one local lady (part one of two - the other will be showing the work on June's First Friday). LADIES ONLY, $5 entry to have your tatas painted and then photographed from neck to navel (to be anonymous), then the photos will be auctioned off. The money goes toward helping pay one woman's medical costs of fighting breast cancer.
23 Emory Place, across from the Old Gray Cemetery on Broadway, in Knoxville.
For additional information: 865-604-5691 or www.a1labarts.org
Art Guild at Fairfield Glade: Annual Spring Show

Category: Exhibitions, visual art
“Bursting with Spring†is the title for the annual spring art show at the Plateau Creative Arts Center (PCAC). The show will be bursting with outstanding original art created by the members of the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade. Art Guild members will exhibit some of their best artwork, hoping to win one of the show’s coveted award ribbons. One ribbon will be awarded for each of the following six categories: landscape, people and animals, floral and still life, abstract, 3¬–D, and showcase item.
Those who attend the Bursting with Spring show will enjoy the opportunity to both view and judge, choosing their favorite entry in each award category. Ribbons will be awarded according to popular vote.
Voting will begin during the show’s opening reception on Friday, April 13, from 6:00 8:00 p.m. Both Art Guild members and the general public are invited to attend the reception. Voting will continue through Thursday, April 26. Ribbons will be placed next to the winning entries on Friday, April 27 and will remain until the show’s closing on Friday, May 4.
View the Bursting with Spring show at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive (off Peavine Road). For more information about the spring show or any of the fine art classes held at the PCAC, call 931-707-7249. Website:www.artguildfairfieldglade.net .
Blount Mansion: Terra Madre Exhibition

Category: History, heritage
Reception on Friday, April 13, 5-7 PM; free and open to public
Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-2375, www.blountmansion.org
Terra Madre: Upcoming Pottery Exhibit at Blount Mansion
Category: Fine Crafts and Free event
Terra Madre, a local group of women clay artists, announces their upcoming exhibition
“Flora and Fauna†to be held at Blount Mansion April 13-28. The opening reception for
the exhibit will be Friday, April 13 from 5-7pm. This exhibit will feature the handmade
pottery and clay work of over 20 members of the group. Terra Madre is an eclectic group of female clay artists with diverse approaches to clay. Functional, sculptural, traditional, contemporary and whimsical works of clay art relating to the flora and fauna theme will be included in the exhibit and many of the pieces will be available for purchase.
Terra Madre potters included in the Terra Madre “Flora and Fauna†exhibit at Blount
Mansion include: Elaine Barnes, Gray Bearden, Judy Brater, Karen Briggs, Pat Brown,
Jane Cartwright, June Crowe, Susan Cwiek, Valerie Eiler, Candy Finley-Brooks, Anna
Maria Gundlach, Janet Harper, Patricia Herzog, Liz Howell, Becky Ibrahim, Lisa Kurtz,
Karyn Kyte, Janice Lewis, Patty Lewis, Wendie Love, Jackie Mirzadeh, Bett McLean,
Cheri Pollack, Marion Schlauch, Linda Sullivan, Kathy Veverka and Belinda Woodiel-
Brill.
Blount Mansion is located at 200 West Hill Avenue in downtown Knoxville, 37902. For
more information call the mansion during business hours at (865)525-2375. Regular
hours for the mansion are: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-4pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public. E-mail information about the show: please email Lisa Kurtz at: LKHighlandPottery@gmail.com, Judy Brater at:JudyBrater@gmail.com
or Patricia Rutenberg at:director@blountmansion.org. or visit Blount Mansion’s website at www.blountmansion.org.
Dogwood Arts Festival: Market Square Art Fair

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event and Kids, family
Family Friendly Fun! Downtown Knoxville is transformed into a lively street fair with high quality arts & crafts booths, demonstrations, entertainment & festive foods.
Most of the Festival’s wide range of arts events, performances, and exhibitions are offered to the public free of charge. For more information, including a complete Festival Calendar of Events and ticket information, visit dogwoodarts.com.
Springtime in Knoxville with Tennessee Artists Association

Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Spring show and Sale April 13-15, Located inside West Town Mall (close to J.C Penney)
Friday noon - 7, Saturday 9-6, Sunday noon -4
WDVX: Blue Plate Special

Category: Free event and Music
Thursday 4/12
Joan Osborne, HuDost
Friday 4/13
South Carolina Broadcasters, Chris Kasper
Saturday 4/14
Tim and Jodi Harbin, Gio Safari
Monday 4/16
Carter Sampson & Joe Mack, The Victor Mourning
Tuesday 4/17
Doc Marshalls, David Olney & Sergio Webb
Wednesday 4/18
Amelia White, Brett Ryan Steward
Thursday 4/19
Jodie Manross
Friday 4/20
Jamie Purnell, Katie Powderly & Josh Oliver
Saturday 4/21
Westwend
Dogwood Arts Festival: Dogwood Trails, Open Gardens, and Camera Sites

Category: Free event
April 11-30: Explore over 60 miles of trails, open gardens, camera sites, and historic homes as you enjoy a walk, bike ride, or drive. Westmoreland is the 2012 featured trail.
Most of the Festival’s wide range of arts events, performances, and exhibitions are offered to the public free of charge. For more information, including a complete Festival Calendar of Events and ticket information, visit dogwoodarts.com
Lawson McGhee Library Book Club
Category: Literature, spoken word, writing
Book lovers of all genres are invited this month's meeting of All Over the Page, Lawson McGhee Library's recently formed book club.
April 9 - Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay
Facilitated by Wendy Rogers, Blogger and Librarian, Knox County Public Library
May 14 - The Alienist by Caleb Carr
Facilitated by Kristin Farley, WATE Anchor
June 11 - The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer
Facilitated by Matt Shafer Powell, WUOT News Director
At 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, please call Jamie Osborn 215-8700
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Emmy Lingscheit and Ben Seamons
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Emmy Lingscheit and Ben Seamons
n partial fulfillment of their graduation requirements, students pursuing the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree are required to mount a solo exhibition of work, and to defend their work during an oral examination in front of a faculty committee. Due to the number of graduate students enrolled in the UT Department of Art, these exhibitions generally take the form of small groups of students presenting concurrent solo exhibitions in the gallery space.
April 9-16, 2012
RECEPTION
Friday, April 13th, 6-9pm
GALLERY HOURS
Mon - Fri 10-5PM, Sun 1-4PM
UT Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture - A+A Bldg. 1715 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996.
ph: 865.974.3200 - web: www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu