Calendar of Events

Live Glass Blowing Demonstration by local glass artisan, Cody Nicely

Cody Nicely one of Knoxville’s hottest emerging artists is bringing his mobile glass blowing workshop to Knoxville. This free and open to the public event is a rare opportunity to witness this exciting process.

Friday and Saturday, April 20 - 21, 2012
Glass blowing demonstration 10am-5pm

Rain or Shine (Under tent, seating and refreshments available)
Liz-Beth & Co., 9211 Park West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37923

Make Your own glass ornament with local glass artisan, Cody Nicely
Simply choose your two color combination and Cody will guide you every step of the way from molten glass to completed ornament!
Must be at least 16 years old.
Participants for the Ornament Blow will receive instructions and safety information the day of the event.
Friday and Saturday, April 20 - 21, 2012
Reserve today for only $25.00
(Call today and purchase your Ornament Experience Tickets 865-691-8129)
$30.00 day of the event.

Liz-Beth & Co., 9211 Park West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37923

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The Knoxville Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America (EGA) will host an exhibit on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Farragut Town Hall. The Town of Farragut is a co-sponsor of the event.

The exhibit will feature techniques including beading, canvas, counted thread, surface embroidery, hardanger, pulled thread, free style and more. In addition, the exhibit will highlight the EGA's Master Craftsman Program, and EGA members will be present to answer questions.

The EGA exhibit is free and open to the public. The Farragut Town Hall is located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive, across from the Farragut Branch Post Office. For more information, contact Lauren Cox at lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

The Creative Performance Ensemble Presents a Multi-Media Experience - Exhortations by the Sins, Starring:
MELONCHOLY by Nourah Alrashid
WRATH by Shelly O'Barr
LUST by Justin Clay
ENVY by Mitchell Williamson
PRIDE by Kellt Porter
GLUTTONY by Cierra Reppert
GREED by Meghan Terry
SLOTH by Neil Ward

23 Emory Place, across from the Old Gray Cemetery on Broadway, in Knoxville.
For additional information: 865-604-5691 or www.a1labarts.org

Book by Bella & Sam Spewack; Lyrics & Music by Cole Porter; Originally Staged by John D. Wilson; at the CBT Mainstage. Start with Shakespeare, add the timeless songs of Cole Porter, and you get a multiple Tony Award winning musical!

This play-within-a-play recounts the onstage and offstage romantic battles of a touring production of The Taming of the Shrew. Featuring songs like "Brush Up Your Shakespeare", "Another Op'nin', Another Show" and "Why Can't You Behave?"

“Kiss Me, Kate” runs from April 19 – May 6, 2012. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances begin at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices vary. For tickets, please call the CBT box office at 865-974-5161, Tickets Unlimited at 865-656-4444 or click clarencebrowntheatre.com

The Athens Community Theater will present their spring comedy, Duck Hunter Shoots Angel by Mitch Albom in the Sue E. Trotter Theater at The Arts Center on April 19-28, 2012. It is directed by veteran ACT actor, Dave Siklosi.

DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL is the uproarious story of two bumbling Alabama brothers who have never shot a duck but think they shot an angel. As they lament their fates in a murky swamp, they are chased by a cynical tabloid journalist and his reluctant photographer, who don’t believe any of it – until feathers, wings and a tiara are discovered along the way. The play hysterically interweaves a love story, sibling rivalry, tawdry media, race relations and cultural stereotypes as the chase to find the angel builds to a crescendo in the swamp. Ultimately a sweet allegory about redemption, DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL has been hailed by audiences as a rare comedy with a surprisingly heartfelt lesson.

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel opens with dinner theater by reservation only on Thursday, April 19th for $25 per person. The evening features a full meal and cash bar, beginning at 6:00 PM with show time at 7:30 PM. Other evening performances at 7:30 PM are April 20,21,26,27,28 and a Sunday matinee is offered on April 22 at 2PM. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Duck hunters with permits will be admitted for half price on Thursday, April 26. For more information or to order tickets, go to www.athensartscouncil.org, call 423-745-8781, or visit The Arts Center at 320 North White Street in downtown Athens.

Thursday 4/19
Jodie Manross

Friday 4/20
Jamie Purnell, Katie Powderly & Josh Oliver

Saturday 4/21
Westwend

Monday 4/23
Yarn, The Kernal

Tuesday 4/24
Kelly McFarling, Joe Fletcher and the Wrong Reasons

Wednesday 4/25
Tim O'Brien, Todd Burge

Thursday 4/26
Hellfire Revival, Eric Wells and Mark Keller

Friday 4/27
Pellissippi State Bluegrass Ensemble, Kelsey Waldon

Saturday 4/28
Cory Bishop

In 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.

University of Tennessee Downtown Gallery, 106 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Gallery hours are Monday- Friday, 11am-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Free admission. Information: 865.673.0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

“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 .

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, 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.

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