Calendar of Events

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new mixed media exhibition entitled “Gallery 73: The Fish Lady and Friends” featuring the work of regional artists as coordinated by Gallery 73 curator Mary K., “The Fish Lady”. The exhibition will be displayed in the Balcony at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from June 1-29, 2012 with an opening reception as part of First Friday activities on June 1 from 5:00-9:00 PM.

Three of the featured artists are Michael Bedoian, Ann Melton and Mary K. “The Fish Lady”.

“Gallery 73: The Fish Lady and Friends” 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, June 2, 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.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday; $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

An Evening of Dance with Artistic Dance Unlimited
Tickets are $15 and all ages must have a ticket. Discounts for purchasing multiple shows are available but must be purchased through the Clayton Center Box Office.

The Clayton Center for the Arts is located on the Maryville College campus, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Info: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

Details TBA
In Market Square, downtown Knoxville

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com

Vintage footage is captivating no matter the subject. But when East Tennessee herself is major character, local audiences are in for a delightful treat. The Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, East Tennessee Historical Society, and the Knox County Public Library's McClung Historical Collection are partnering to present a free monthly film series on First Fridays displaying the rare, and often unique, local moving images collected and preserved at the East Tennessee History Center. Also featured in the series will be a variety of art exhibitions by local East Tennessee artists Amy Campbell, Diana Rogers, and Laramie Payne. All programs are held at the East Tennessee History Center and are free to the public.

June 1, 2012 from 6 - 9 pm: Mary from Knoxville
From The Vaults celebrates the career of Knoxville’s own opera diva (and Sleeping Beauty), Mary Costa, with a screening of the forgotten and rarely screened film noir epic The Big Caper (United Artists, 1957). This late-in the-game noir crime classic features Costa as a gangster’s moll, joining forces with leading hunk Rory Calhoun. Along with a quirky cast of characters, they get together to pull off the ultimate burglary!

Short Subject: Mary Costa on Television, 1959-1972: Clips from various televised variety shows Also featured in this program are vintage television clips from Costa’s appearances with the likes of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Don Knotts, and other show-biz notables.

Art Exhibit: Diana Rogers, Knoxville artist.
A graduate of Mars Hill College in North Carolina with a B.A. in Studio Art and English, Rogers operates a shop on Etsy, Howl With Me , where she sells small prints, paper goods and the occasional piece of original art. Rogers’s work utilizes constant visual stimulation; a search for images that she responds to, aesthetically and emotionally, in turn, inspiring her creations. The natural world, popular culture, personal nostalgia, fairy tales and folklore, her dog, garden, various historical events and the random thoughts rumbling around inside her head all serve as sources of inspiration.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-4PM; Saturday: 10AM-4PM; Sunday: 1-5PM. Library: Monday-Tuesday: 9AM-8:30PM; Wednesday-Friday: 9AM-5:30PM; Saturday: 9AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

On the first Friday of every month, downtown is happening! Art openings from the 100 block of Gay Street into Market Square offer an enjoyable gallery walk downtown. Market Square District members offer performances, food specials and sales to celebrate the vibrancy of our downtown area.

Information: http://www.knoxvillefirstfriday.com or 865-523-7543

Enjoy a spectacular evening in one of Knoxville's most impressive gardens and experience art like never before, all in support of Random Acts of Flowers. Guests will be treated to live art demonstrations from talented local artisans - creating original works of art right before your eyes! The evening will be filled with exceptional art from local and regional artists, available to guests through a silent and live auction.Signature drinks, artistic food and live music will accompany this unique event.
Friday, June 1, 2012
www.RandomActsofFlowers.org. 865 633 9082

On Friday, June 1, the Tennessee Theatre will welcome legendary progressive rock band Styx to the stage. Since their 1972 self-titled debut album, the band has celebrated a multitude of hits such as "Lady," "Come Sail Away," and "The Best of Times." Tours spanning countries and continents have made them an international hit, and as they've weathered breaks for solo success, they've continued to resurface to play for energetic, enormous crowds. Tickets for this event go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 30 and are available at the Tennessee Theatre box office, at all Knoxville Tickets outlets, online, or by phone at 865-656-4444.

Carpetbag Theatre has a black box theatre in the Emporium where we host an open mic event called CAFE NOIR every FIRST FRIDAY. The public can sign up at 7:00pm to share musical, theatrical, and dancing talents.

In Suite 114 of the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. The Carpetbag Theatre: 865-544-0447, www.carpetbagtheatre.org

The Gallery at Main Street, located at First Baptist Church in downtown Knoxville, will feature regional artisans at its inaugural art exhibition on Friday, June 1, 2012.

Entitled "Graced with Floral," the exhibition will feature predominantly floral art. Mediums represented will include watercolors, oils, stained glass, acrylics, quilts, steel, photography, woodcarvings, and pottery.

The exhibition serves as an opportunity for artisans to exhibit their art or handcrafted items and also allows the public to tour the historic church listed on the National Register of Historic Places and one of Knoxville's most beautiful structures.

Exhibition hours are from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. First Baptist Church is located at 510 W. Main Ave., next to the City-County Building.

Box lunches and beverages will be available in the church's Blue Room between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Admission to the exhibition is free and open to the public. To reserve a box lunch, please email lunch@galleryatmainstreet.com.

More information on The Gallery at Main Street can be found at http://www.galleryatmain.com.

HoLa Hora Latina presents its upcoming First Friday exhibit on June 1, 2012 at CASA HOLA. This month’s event will showcase the “primitive, natural and organic arts” of California-born and Mayan-inspired artist Stephen R. Hicks, including: mayan masks, wood carvings, bone carvings, raku pottery, custom knife making, custom fossil jewelry and exotic leathers.

Hicks will also provide a demonstration of his work process at the event. As always, light refreshments will be provided.

Location: CASA HOLA, at 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 109 (in the Emporium Building downtown)

Contact info: casahola@holafestival.org, or 865-335-3358

A1LabArts in association with Tovah Love Photography and Sara Blair Photography announce the opening reception/art auction of “Support the Tatas” which will take place at The Center for Creative Minds, 23 Emory Place, in Knoxville. Please join us for the 2012 “Support the Tatas” charity fundraiser opening reception and art auction. This fundraiser, now in its fourth year, raises money for a local breast cancer patient. These unique event pairs local artists with local women (over 100 this year), who volunteer to have their chests painted for charity. Local photographers Tovah Greenwood and Sara Blair McNally then photograph the whimsical creations. The final art photos are offered to the public at a silent auction, with all of the proceeds benefiting a local underinsured breast cancer patient.

Bids will open at 6 pm Friday June 1st 2012 and will close at 9:30 pm. You must be present at 9:30 in order to win your bid. Cash and checks will be accepted.

For additional information and images please contact Sara Blair McNally, at 865-604-5691or sarablairmcnally@gmail.com; www.a1labarts.org