Calendar of Events

Get The Led Out took their show on the road in 2004, playing favorites from the iconic Led Zeppelin catalogue night after night staying as true to the original sound and performance as possible. Nine years later, they’ve earned the title, “The American Led Zeppelin” and continue to present a two+ hour long set each night that spans the mythic career of the legendary British supergroup. Hear your favorite Zeppelin jams played to stunning accuracy

803 S. Gay St. 37902 | www.knoxbijou.com

Learn about the art on KMA's gallery walls a member of KMA's Docent Corps.

March 10, 2:00 PM
www.knoxart.org

As their time at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts draws to a close, artists Heather Ashworth, Jason Burnett, Erin Castellan, Ashley Gilreath and David Katz share a collection of new work developed during their 11-month stay on campus.

The Annual Artists-in-Residence Exhibition opens with a gallery reception on Saturday, March 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Blain Galleries. The exhibition will be on display from March 9 through May 4, and both the reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. This year’s Residents will exhibit works that include functional wood furniture, whimsical pottery, ceramic installations, embroidered paintings, metalsmithing and enameling.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865.436.5860

Saturday, March 9
9:30 a.m. HIKE-A-THON: Keyhole Journey for Kids with Sabrina. This is an adventurous hike to the Ross Marble Keyhole, exploring unique and beautiful landscapes. Open to all ages.
1 p.m. HIKE-A-THON: Ijams Trails with Darin' Erin. WBIR's Darin' Erin Donovan has requested that participants come clad in their favorite zombie or superhero costume for this fun hike. Open to all ages.
6 p.m. Ijams Birding Series: Woodcock Walk. Come see the elaborate courtship displays of the American woodcock during this guided hike by naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales. To attract a female, the male woodcock shows off a combination of squawks, twitters, and aerial acrobatics. We'll meet at Ijams Nature Center, then caravan to Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area. The fee for this program is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

Sunday, March 10
Noon: HIKE-A-THON: Music Melodies Hike with Red WDVK's Red Hickey is one of Knoxville's most colorful radio personalities. Join this fascinating honky tonk gal as she rambles her cowboy boots around Ijams. Open to all ages.

Monday, March 11
10 a.m. HIKE-A-THON: Discovery Hike at Ijams with Samantha. Lace up your hiking boots and discover the wonders of wildflowers, animals, and trees at Ijams Nature Center. Open to all ages.
4 p.m.: Nature Fun Station. Join us each Monday afternoon for a different Nature Fun Station. You never know what kind of outdoor fun we'll be digging up each week. These programs are FREE and no registration is required.

Tuesday, March 12
10am: HIKE-A-THON: Wonders of Birding Hike with Lee. If you ever wanted to know about what birds are in your yard or just migrating through, this hike is for you. Open to all ages.

Wednesday, March 13
1 p.m. HIKE-A-THON: River Boardwalk Hike with Sabrina. Located barely a mile downstream from the birth of the Tennessee River, the extensive boardwalk has long been a visitor favorite. Open to all ages.

Thursday, March 14
10 a.m. HIKE-A-THON: Wonders of Birding Hike with Lee. If you ever wanted to know about what birds are in your yard or just migrating through, this hike is for you. Open to all ages.
10 a.m. HIKE-A-THON: Little Tykes Hike with Sarah. Bring your little ones out to explore, dig, run and play. Each week has a different theme. Recommended for families with children aged 2-5.
4 p.m. Backyard Birds FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America. FeederWatch data help scientists track bird populations. Join us each Thursday in March as we visit the feeders around Ijams Nature Center to identify and count the visiting bird species. At the end, we'll submit our bird counts to help with this research project. This program is FREE and registration is not required.

Friday, March 15
10 a.m. HIKE-A-THON: Wetland Hike with Lee. Join Lee Bryant as she takes you around the Lotus pond and wetland created by the Ijams Family over 75 years ago. Open to all ages.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Oak Ridge Junior Playhouse presents RAPUNZEL on Saturday, March 9 at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM and Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 PM.

Told with warmth and wit, this is more than just the story of a girl and her hair. When a man his wife, longing for a child, make a harsh bargain with a witch, the child is taken away by the enchantress to live locked in a tall tower. Is her only escape to one day be hopefully rescued by a prince? This production is suitable for General Audiences. No children under age 3 admitted.

Box office open 12 noon- 5:30 PM Mon-Sat
OR TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR AT EACH PERFORMANCE
(Please note that Jr. Playhouse productions are no longer General Admission. Seating is assigned. We strongly suggest you purchase tickets early.)

66th Annual Student Art Competition
March 8 - 18, 2013
Reception : March 8, Ewing Gallery

Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday 11:30AM-5:00PM, closed Saturday and Sunday.

Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1715 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996-2410
ph: 865.974.3200

Who lives? Who dies? Who decides? In this timely, provocative drama by Mark St. Germain, medicine, money and morality clash when the Transplant Selection Committee of St. Patrick's Hospital has only minutes to decide which of three patients will receive a heart that has suddenly come available. "The God Committee" takes us into the inner workings of a Transplant Program and a decision which, for both the candidates and the program, is a matter of life and death. (Recommended for ages 15+)

Performances are March 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 @ 7:30 pm and March 10 & 17 @ 2:30 pm. Tickets are $8-$12 and may be purchased online or at the door with cash or check. Thursday, March 14 is Pay What You Can Night. A discussion will follow the matinee on March 10.

At The WordPlayers' Theatre @ MCM, 1540 Robinson Rd., Knoxville. For information call, 865-539-2490 or visit www.wordplayers.org.

Jubilee Community Arts presents the 44th Jubilee Festival Friday through Sunday, March 8-10 at at the Laurel Theater.
Jubilee Community Arts presents its signature celebration of traditional mountain music featuring Tennessee artists recognized as accomplished masters of old styles of fiddle, banjo, string bands, sacred music and early country and historical ballads, culminating in the annual Epworth Old Harp Singing.

This year's event features a ballad set by former Knoxvillian Daron Douglas, great granddaughter of Jane Hicks Gentry, high energy old time sets from youngbloods Check Engine and Possum Riot, and the soulful and powerful voice of East Tennessee's Leah Gardner as well as old masters and other outstanding performers familiar to the festival.

We welcome and anticipate basement sessions all evening Friday and Saturday.
Evening concerts begin 7 pm Friday and Saturday.
Old Harp Singing and potluck at 10 am - 3 pm Sunday.

Tickets
Friday or Saturday evening: $12 (discounts apply to advance purchase, JCA members, students, seniors 65+)
Sunday singing & dinner on the grounds no charge
Tickets are available through KnoxTix at http://www.knoxtix.com, (865) 523-7521, and at the door.

The Laurel Theater is located on the corner of 16th and Laurel Avenue in the historic Fort Sanders neighborhood of Knoxville near the UT campus.

ARTXTRAVAGANZA is Webb School’s annual art sale that features original artworks by more than 70 acclaimed artists and offers affordable works for everyone – from fine art, handcrafted jewelry and pottery to glass art, sculptures and metal art. The art sale is open to the public, admission is free, and free parking is available on site. This three-day event is held on the Webb School of Knoxville campus in West Knoxville.

Now in its twelfth year, ArtXtravaganza has rapidly grown to become one of the premier art shows in the Southeast, and has helped to further the careers of prominent artists. ArtXtravaganza showcases the amazing range and diversity of artistic talent in the region and beyond and helps establish Knoxville as a community aligned with the arts. Also on exhibit are works from the Lower, Middle and Upper school’s Webb students. Each year, ArtXtravaganza hosts a featured artist. This year’s featured artist is sculptor Daniel Lai from Knoxville.

MARCH 8th 1:00pm-7:00pm | MARCH 9th 10:am-6:30pm | MARCH 10th 11:00am-4:00pm

Webb School of Knoxville, Lee Athletic Center, 9800 Webb School Drive Knoxville, TN 37923
865-291-3846, http://artxtravaganza.com

Sevier County Student Art Show Continues At Arrowmont School of Arts

Volunteers have installed over 300 works of art for the 20th annual Sevier County Student Art Show, held at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg. The show will be on display through March 16. The exhibit includes work in all media from K-12 students from schools in Sevier County. The exhibit will be open to the public during Arrowmont's regular hours, Monday - Friday 8:30-5:30. Call 436-5860 for weekend hours. Awards will be announced at a public reception to be held at Arrowmont on March 8, from 6-8 pm. The public is welcome to attend.

MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has The New York Daily News calling it "a roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza!" Featuring an irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, MARY POPPINS is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show! So get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical the New York Post gives 4 out of 4 stars and calls "a certifiable super hit!"

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Come enjoy the beauty of water media. This exhibit is free to the public with a reception to meet the artists on Friday, March 22 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM. On display are some of the finest examples of water media paintings created by award winning artists from the region. The DENSO Gallery and the KWS exhibit will be open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Friday and during public events such as plays and concerts. This is a free event!

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