Calendar of Events

As an Official Activity of the Dogwood Arts Festival and in celebration of the wonders of springtime and the rich heritage that is represented in the many public house museums located within and around Knoxville, two 3-hour bus tours will be offered on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

The two tours will be divided into a Morning and Afternoon tour:
+ The Morning Tour (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) will begin at James White’s Fort (205 East Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915), with stops at Ramsey House Plantation and Marble Springs Historic Farmstead.
+ The Afternoon Tour (1:00-4:00 PM) will begin at Blount Mansion (200 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902), with stops at The Mabry-Hazen House and Crescent Bend House & Gardens.

Each tour will have bus step-on tour guides who will discuss additional points of interest, history, and will highlight historic landmarks in and around Knoxville. The tour will stop at each historic home on the route so that guests may tour the historic homes, grounds, and gardens. An hour in between the morning and afternoon has been created so guest may have lunch if they wish to do both tours.

Free parking is available at both James White’s Fort for the morning tour and Blount Mansion for the afternoon tour. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Proceeds from the tour will be dedicated to a fund for marketing and promoting the Historic Homes of Knoxville. The Historic Homes of Knoxville is a partnership that shares resources from each historic site in presenting the history, culture, and heritage of Knoxville and East Tennessee.

Information and tickets: 865-523-7521 or www.KnoxTIX.com

As an Official Activity of the Dogwood Arts Festival and in celebration of the wonders of springtime and the rich heritage that is represented in the many public house museums located within and around Knoxville, two 3-hour bus tours will be offered on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

The two tours will be divided into a Morning and Afternoon tour:
+ The Morning Tour (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) will begin at James White’s Fort (205 East Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915), with stops at Ramsey House Plantation and Marble Springs Historic Farmstead.
+ The Afternoon Tour (1:00-4:00 PM) will begin at Blount Mansion (200 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902), with stops at The Mabry-Hazen House and Crescent Bend House & Gardens.

Each tour will have bus step-on tour guides who will discuss additional points of interest, history, and will highlight historic landmarks in and around Knoxville. The tour will stop at each historic home on the route so that guests may tour the historic homes, grounds, and gardens. An hour in between the morning and afternoon has been created so guest may have lunch if they wish to do both tours.

Free parking is available at both James White’s Fort for the morning tour and Blount Mansion for the afternoon tour. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Proceeds from the tour will be dedicated to a fund for marketing and promoting the Historic Homes of Knoxville. The Historic Homes of Knoxville is a partnership that shares resources from each historic site in presenting the history, culture, and heritage of Knoxville and East Tennessee.

Information and tickets: 865-523-7521 or www.KnoxTIX.com

As an Official Activity of the Dogwood Arts Festival and in celebration of the wonders of springtime and the rich heritage that is represented in the many public house museums located within and around Knoxville, two 3-hour bus tours will be offered on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

The two tours will be divided into a Morning and Afternoon tour:
+ The Morning Tour (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) will begin at James White’s Fort (205 East Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915), with stops at Ramsey House Plantation and Marble Springs Historic Farmstead.
+ The Afternoon Tour (1:00-4:00 PM) will begin at Blount Mansion (200 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902), with stops at The Mabry-Hazen House and Crescent Bend House & Gardens.

Each tour will have bus step-on tour guides who will discuss additional points of interest, history, and will highlight historic landmarks in and around Knoxville. The tour will stop at each historic home on the route so that guests may tour the historic homes, grounds, and gardens. An hour in between the morning and afternoon has been created so guest may have lunch if they wish to do both tours.

Free parking is available at both James White’s Fort for the morning tour and Blount Mansion for the afternoon tour. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Proceeds from the tour will be dedicated to a fund for marketing and promoting the Historic Homes of Knoxville. The Historic Homes of Knoxville is a partnership that shares resources from each historic site in presenting the history, culture, and heritage of Knoxville and East Tennessee.

Information and tickets: 865-523-7521 or www.KnoxTIX.com

As an Official Activity of the Dogwood Arts Festival and in celebration of the wonders of springtime and the rich heritage that is represented in the many public house museums located within and around Knoxville, two 3-hour bus tours will be offered on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

The two tours will be divided into a Morning and Afternoon tour:
+ The Morning Tour (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) will begin at James White’s Fort (205 East Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915), with stops at Ramsey House Plantation and Marble Springs Historic Farmstead.
+ The Afternoon Tour (1:00-4:00 PM) will begin at Blount Mansion (200 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902), with stops at The Mabry-Hazen House and Crescent Bend House & Gardens.

Each tour will have bus step-on tour guides who will discuss additional points of interest, history, and will highlight historic landmarks in and around Knoxville. The tour will stop at each historic home on the route so that guests may tour the historic homes, grounds, and gardens. An hour in between the morning and afternoon has been created so guest may have lunch if they wish to do both tours.

Free parking is available at both James White’s Fort for the morning tour and Blount Mansion for the afternoon tour. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Proceeds from the tour will be dedicated to a fund for marketing and promoting the Historic Homes of Knoxville. The Historic Homes of Knoxville is a partnership that shares resources from each historic site in presenting the history, culture, and heritage of Knoxville and East Tennessee.

Information and tickets: 865-523-7521 or www.KnoxTIX.com

Some favorite storybook characters are coming for a visit! Knoxville Zoo invites guests to meet Curious George, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, Llama Llama and Skippyjon Jones at Storybook Saturday, presented by Premier Athletics. These popular children’s characters will be available to meet guests, pose for photos and share some of their stories with visitors during the event. Katy Koontz, author of the children’s book The Banana Police, will also be part of the festivities, reading from her book about a town that shares their space with elephants and becomes overrun with bananas in the process, and special games and activities are planned in Animal Encounters Village to celebrate the day. Storybook Saturday meet-and-greet and activities are included as part of general zoo admission. For more information, please visit the zoo’s Web site at knoxvillezoo.org or call (865) 637-5331.

By James McLure
Laundry and Bourbon: The setting is the front porch of Roy and Elizabeth's home in Maynard, Texas, on a hot summer afternoon. Elizabeth and her friend Hattie are whiling away the time folding laundry, watching TV, sipping bourbon and Coke, and gossiping about the many open secrets which are so much a part of small-town life. They are joined by the self-righteous Amy Lee who, among other tidbits, can't resist blurting out that Roy has been seen around town with another woman. While the ensuing conversation is increasingly edged with bitter humor, from it emerges a sense of Elizabeth's inner strength and her quiet understanding of the turmoil which has beset her husband since his return from Vietnam. He is wild, and he is unfaithful, but he needs her, and she loves him. And she'll be waiting for him when he comes home—no matter what others may say or think.

Lone Star: The play takes place in the cluttered backyard of a small-town Texas bar. Roy, a brawny, macho type who had once been a local high-school hero, is back in town after a hitch in Vietnam and trying to reestablish his position in the community. Joined by his younger brother, Ray (who worships him), Roy sets about consuming a case of beer while regaling Ray with tales of his military and amorous exploits. Apparently Roy cherishes three things above all; his country, his sexy young wife, and his 1959 pink Thunderbird. With the arrival of Cletis, the fatuous, newlywed son of the local hardware store owner, the underpinnings of Roy's world begin to collapse as it gradually comes out that Ray had slept with his brother's wife during his absence and, horror of horrors, has just demolished his cherished Thunderbird. But, despite all, the high good humor of the play never lapses, and all ends as breezily and happily as it began.

Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday performances and $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday performances. Theatre Knoxville Downtown has open seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to pick up your tickets and claim your seats. TKD reserves the right to seat walk-in patrons during the final 15 minutes prior to showtime. For more information on the show, please call Theatre Knoxville Downtown at (865) 544-1999, e-mail info@theatreknoxville.com, or visit www.theatreknoxville.com.

The play is based on the Newberry Medal-winning novel by Patricia MacLachlan. Ashlee Latimer will direct the play.

The play is set in the western United States during the late 19th century. Jacob Witting, a widowed farmer who is still saddened by the death of his wife during childbirth several years earlier, finds that the task of taking care of his farm and two children, Anna and Caleb, is too difficult to handle alone. He writes an ad in the newspaper for a mail-order bride. Sarah, from Maine, answers his ad and travels out to the Western Territories to become his wife and begin to become a mother to the children.

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

When did you last fly to NeverLand? Be whisked away to the place where dreams come true and time stands still. Peter, Wendy, John and Michael are whisked away by our hero Peter Pan, from the cosiness of the nursery to the magical wonders of Never Land where wishes come true, childhood innocence comes alive and dreams last for ever. There they fight the wicked Captain Hook and his dastardly pirates, come face to face with a crocodile and meet and make friends with fairies, lost boys and Indians. All the magic of the original story for children are enchantingly brought to life based off J.M. Barrie's timeless classic for all the family. Close to the original script you can join Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael in the absolute adventure for every child who never wants to grow up and for every parent who wishes they never will. With the safety of the nursery left far behind, fly across the stars to Never Land and enter Peter Pan's enchanting world of make-believe where wishes come true, childhood innocence comes alive and dreams last for ever. Delight at the carefree band of Lost Boys who romp amongst sparkling fairies, let your imagination run wild at boisterous Indian braves and mesmerising mermaids, tremble at dastardly pirates led by the villainous Captain Hook... and beware the ticking crocodile!

This fantastic new production of Peter Pan filled with larger-than-life characters and dazzling dance numbers will leave you with a smile on your face and, perhaps, with just a sprinkling of fairy dust to treasure your dreams forever.
At Pellissippi State College, 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN

Dates: Friday April 26th @ 7pm | Saturday April 27th @ 2pm and 7 pm | Sunday April 28th @ 2pm
Ticket Prices: $15/General Admission, $12/Children 12 and under, 3 and under free
*Tickets may be purchased by check or cash AT THE DOOR!

Information: maryvilleyouththeatre@gmail.com

“If only I could look back on a day when I was fancy free, a real razzle of a day packed with adventure and high jinks, a day to remember…” When their boss goes out of town for the day, two country grocery store clerks close up shop and “escape” to the big city of Vienna for an adventure they won’t soon forget! Based on the play that also inspired Hello Dolly, the production is a fast-paced farce complete with slapstick shenanigans, mistaken identities, misdirected orders and romantic complications all combined with trademark Tom Stoppard wit and wordplay!

Clarence Brown Theatre / Carousel Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com. For tickets: 865-974-5161, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Roane State Community College presents Moliere's Tartuffe.
April 25-27 at 7:00PM, April 28 at 2:00PM.
$10 general admission, $7 students.
For more information call 865 882 4567.
All performances subject to change. Check website periodically for updated information at www.roanestate.edu/theatre

Oak Ridge Playhouse in historic Jackson Square presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS,
APRIL 19 - MAY 5

This affectionate musical spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a household name. A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon the little cutting grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, carnivore that offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. How much is Seymour willing to risk in the name of success?

ONLINE SALES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.

PHONE AND WALK-UP sales at BOX OFFICE
(Monday - Friday, 12 PM -5:30 PM, Mon-Sat)

Exhibit Reception - April 19, 6:30-8:00 PM

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9AM-5PM; Wednesday & Friday, 10AM-5PM; Saturday, 9AM-1PM. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartctr.com