Calendar of Events

The Knoxville Museum of Art presents Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda Thompson Collection of African-American Art March 22 through June 16, 2013.

Larry and Brenda Thompson have amassed a remarkable collection of art by African Americans from around the nation. The strength of the Thompson’s collecting process lies in their considered attention to artists who have typically not been recognized in the traditional narratives of African American art.

In addition to acknowledged “masters,” the Thompsons have collected works by artists who have been labeled “emerging,” “unknown,” “outsider,” “eccentric,” “vernacular,” “regional” and more. The result is a collection that redefines the landscape of American art, offering a more in-depth, inclusive understanding of African American artists and their aesthetic and social concerns.

Knoxville Museum of Art is located in downtown Knoxville at 1050 World’s Fair Park and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 10 am–5 pm, and Sunday 1 pm-5 pm. Admission and parking are free.

Directed by Dennis E. Perkins. In rural Virginia, Jesse is struggling with finding his place in the world. He draws and dreams of becoming something special. Leslie, the new girl from the city and the ultimate outsider, opens a world of imagination, art and literature for him. Together they create Terabithia, a fantasy kingdom where they are safe from those who don’t understand them. Their friendship grows as Jesse’s world expands. When tragedy strikes, the strength which Jesse gained in Terabithia takes him forward on his own and lets him share the magic of his dreams.

Friday 3/22 at 7 PM
Saturday 3/23 at 1 PM
Saturday 3/23 at 5 PM
Sunday 3/24 at 3 PM
Thursday 3/28 at 7 PM
Friday 3/29 at 7 PM
Saturday 3/30 at 1 PM
Saturday 3/30 at 5 PM
Thursday 4/4 at 7 PM
Friday 4/5 at 7 PM
Saturday 4/6 at 1 PM
Saturday 4/6 at 5 PM
Sunday 4/7 at 3 PM

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 800 Tyson Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Reservations: tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com

With a show that promises to get everyone dancing in the aisles, THE BIKINIS, or "The Jersey Girls," relive their heyday and beyond, beginning the summer of 1964, the night these four inseparable friends got their name, winning the Belmar Beach Talent Contest, wearing just their bikinis! A new musical Beach Party!

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

The Freight Hoppers Old-Time String Band
Friday, March 22, 8 pm at at the Laurel Theater
Freight Hoppers photo Those "patient fans" who had the pleasure to see the fabled Freight Hoppers perform from 1992 to the band's lay-up will certainly know what a sight and sound it is to witness the infectious groove of fiddle and banjo combination driven by David Bass and Frank Lee. These guys set a new benchmark on the circuit back in the mid 90s. When the band took a rest, in 2002 when they last performed together, many wondered if that hallmark sound would be heard again. Now, Lee and Bass are back and have brought in Isaac Deal on guitar and vocals and Bradley Adams on upright bass. With the two original members reunited and joined by Deal, whose ardent high lead and tenor voice holds the line and traverses the music's authentic spirit and Adams on powerhouse bass, a string band has been created to rival the best that ever kicked up dust. During the 1990s, The Freight Hoppers became the most popular modern day old time music string band in the world. The Freight Hoppers recorded two critically acclaimed albums that climbed into the Top 20 of Billboard's Americana music charts: Where'd You Come From, Where'd You Go? (1996) and Waiting on the Gravy Train (1998). They toured extensively in the U.S., Canada and Europe, appeared on Garrison Keillor's " A Prairie Home Companion," and elevated the popularity of old time music all over the world. With performances at concerts and festivals and radio airplay, they shook up the music landscape and created a new audience of traditional music fans.

Tickets: $14 (discounts apply to advance purchase, JCA members, students & seniors)
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.Laurel sketch wm small

2nd Annual Tennessee Salsa Congress ~ Bigger & Better ~

Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 8:00 PM
through Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 11:00 PM (ET)

Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902

We have just reserved a section of one of the largest Ballrooms in East Tennessee, so get ready for 4 days of Dance Workshops and Latin Parties with Professional Instructors and Performers in Knoxville TN!

SalsaKnox Dance Company
(865) 455-3658

In March, guest conductor Kelly Corcoran will join the KSO. The program will include Manuel de Falla’s Three Cornered Hat Suite NO. 2 followed by guest artist Ana Vidovic on guitar, performing Concierto de Aranjuez by Rodrigo. The program also includes Danzas Fantasticas by Turina and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol.

Performed at the Historic Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information and tickets: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Art exhibits featuring students, faculty and visiting artists are regular occurrences at Pellissippi State Community College. So, too, are photography-related events showcasing the works of guest photographers. New this year is an exhibit that focuses solely on the work of Pellissippi State’s Photography students. The March 18-29 event is free and open to the public.

Gallery guests have the chance to explore images captured by Pellissippi State students in their travels near and far, in vivid color and in subtle black-and-white. Students who pursue the art of photography at Pellissippi State do so through the Photography concentration in the Media Technologies program. The degree program’s other three concentrations are Communication Graphics Technology, Video Production Technology and Web Technology.

The exhibit is one of the events that make up Pellissippi State’s arts series, “The Arts at Pellissippi State.” The series brings to the community cultural activities ranging from music and theatre to international celebrations, lectures, and the fine arts.

An opening reception, also free and open to the public, takes place March 21, 3-6 p.m. The Student Photography Exhibit and opening reception take place in the gallery of the Bagwell Center for Media and Art at Pellissippi State’s Hardin Valley Campus. Regular exhibit hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For additional information about the exhibit or “The Arts at Pellissippi State,” call (865) 694-6400 or visit www.pstcc.edu/arts.

Saturday, March 16
10 a.m. HIKE-A-THON: Hike with Appalachian Trail veteran, Jim Myers. Swap trail tales with Mast General Store's Jim Myers who hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. Open to all ages.
10 a.m. Wagging Walk with Dr. Louise. Grab your favorite four-legged friend and join Ijams' own veterinarian, Dr. Louise Conrad, as she walks her own canine companions. She'll review good doggy etiquette at the park and help owners understand the special safety concerns for dogs in nature. The fee for this program is $5 for members and free for members. Please call 865-577-4717, ext. 110 to register.
10 a.m. Ijams Birding Series: Spring Wing Fling at Marie Myers Park. Come explore part of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Marie Myers Park is a wooded, all-natural park that is preserved by the city as a public nature sanctuary, ideal for birding. Join naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales, as he regales tales from the outdoors as you search for the feathered residents of the park. You're sure to enjoy the beautiful scenery, laugh a little, and maybe even learn a bit about birds. The fee for this program is $5 for members and free for members. Please call 865-577-4717, ext. 110 to register. NOTE: Due to limited parking, we will meet at Ijams Nature Center and then carpool to Marie Myers Park.
1 p.m. Living Clean & Green: Save Your Seeds. Get ready to get dirty as you learn techniques for propagating seeds, taking plant cuttings and gathering seeds with Ijams green thumb Peg Beute. This hands-on workshop will be sure to get you ready for spring planting! This program is FREE. Please call 865-577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

Monday, March 18
10 a.m. HIKE-A-THON: Discovery Hike 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.

Wednesday, March 20
2 p.m. HIKE-A-THON: Bouldering Adventure Hike with Sarah. Come out and discover the boulder fields at Ross Marble Quarry. Due to rough terrain, this hike is recommended for ages 12 and up ONLY.

Thursday, March 21
10 a.m. HIKE-A-THON: Little Tikes 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.
2 p.m. HIKE-A-THON: Ijams Explorers Hike with Sabrina. Even if you have been to Ijams before, you never know what you'll find on each new visit; each trip is a new experience! Open to all ages.
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 22
6 p.m. Ijams Family Wildlife Series: Owl Prowl. Want to be part of Ijams night life? You may think you know the trails at Ijams, but they become a whole new experience at night! Peg Beute and our fearless trail guides will lead you on an adventure in which owls hooting, coyotes howling, and strange rustlings in the brush are wonderful possibilities. Ijams owl prowls are a real "hoot!" The fee for this program is $8 for non-members and $5 for members. Please call 865-577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

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

Tennessee Stage Company Presents its 16th Annual NEW PLAY FESTIVAL & World Premiere Production of Harrison Young’s ONLINE FIGHTING. ONLINE FIGHTING is an action-comedy about two video gamers rekindling a feud. What starts off as fun and games online quickly becomes a battle of jealousy and revenge offline -- especially once loved ones are involved. While deadly serious, to them, the feud is a laugh out loud roller coaster ride to the audience.

Performances are: Thursday – Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm | Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm
*Opening night, March 15, 2013 will include a post show playwright’s reception to honor Harrison Young and will feature a special price of $ 20.00.

At Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 131 N. Gay Street, Knoxville. Tickets are on sale now. Call (865) 546-4280 for tickets & reservations. General Admission is $15, Students and Senior Citizens $12. www.tennesseestage.com

The senior adult Young at HeART art group from Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church will display their work in March at the Farragut Town Hall. Exhibition runs March 11-22, during regular Town Hall hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Public Reception: Sunday, March 24 - 2 to 3 p.m. The art show and reception are free and open to the public.

At Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive (across from the Farragut Branch Post Office). For more information, please contact Lauren Cox, special events and program coordinator, at lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 865-966-7057.

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

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