Calendar of Events

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. 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 Sunday. Friday and Saturday night we will have old time string bands and song and plenty of jamming in the basement. The festival concludes with Old Harp Singing and potluck on Sunday. This year’s artists include Roy Harper, Tom McCarroll & Tammie McCarroll-Burroughs, John Alvis & friends, Mike & Marcia Bryant, Leah Gardner, Gladson Family Band, Frank Bronson & Thomas McNair, Paul McQuade & Buck Hoffman, Anne Hartman and Scott Prouty, Y’uns and the Mumbillies.

The Jubilee Festival is part of the Penny4Arts Program — with the advance purchase of one adult ticket through our regular ticket outlets up to three children’s tickets may be purchased for a penny each. Penny tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance through the JCA office at 522-5851. Fri & Sat Evening: Tickets, if available, will be for sale at the door for $12. Sunday: FREE

Jubilee Community Arts, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

We are so excited to have Angela Hill leading a workshop choreography so that artists of all levels and disciplines can learn the ins and outs of creating a dance. Included for free will be a series of roundtables where members of the dance community can come together to discuss creating work as well as sharing work that was created over the weekend (or something that is already a work-in-progress). This should be an extra special weekend and with several upcoming opportunities for artists to share work in Knoxville, this is a great way to test the waters of creation or start working on a potential dance for a show. For more information on the event, visit our website where you will soon be able to register online. You can also learn more about Angela by reading her bio found on our Core Dancers page on the website.

Craft of Choreography: March 1st 12-3pm
(learn the basics of how to make a great dance)

Choreographic Process & Creative Inquiry: March 2nd 2-5pm
(for experienced artists or those who attend Saturday to go deeper)
$30 per workshop or $50 for both
Early Bird rate if paid by 2/21/14 = $25 for one or $40 both

Choreographer's Roundtable Part 1: February 28th 6-8:30pm
(a discussion of challenges,strategies and ideas for making work)

Choreographer’s Roundtable Part 2: March 2nd 6-8:30pm
(a showing of works in progress for artists & invited guests)

Roundtables are FREE and open to the dance community!

Location: the Emporium Annex - 100 S. Gay Street
Visit us at www.circlemoderndance.com
contact us at circlemoderndance@gmail.com or call 865-255-3834

Join us for our first Cafe Noir of 2014 as we celebrate the life and work of writer Amiri Baraka. Amiri Baraka was born October 7, 1934 in Newark, NJ. He was the author of over 50 books of poetry, drama, essays and music criticism. He is most remembered for his aggressive style of writing best displayed in his controversial poem "Somebody Blew Up America." He said," Thought is more important than art," and he has provoked his readers to think. We invite all artists,activists and cultural workers to help us celebrate this revolutionary artist. Bring your favorite Baraka excerpt or any other artistic tribute and close out Black History Month by honoring one of America's most original voices. There is a $3 cover.

Carpetbag Theatre at Fourth United Presbyterian Church, 1323 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-544-0447, www.carpetbagtheatre.org

Todd Snider is on the happy back end of happy hour at a favorite East Nashville bar, talking about his new album Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables. “This record doesnʼt come from good times,” Snider says. “I wanted to sound the way I feel, which sometimes means sounding like a broken soul.”

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Guest artist; Professor of Trombone at University of Southern Mississippi. Masterclass @ 5:00 p.m. Events are free and open to the public.

Room 32, Alumni Memorial Building on the UT campus. Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. *For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events. View additional UT Music concerts and events including all student recitals on the website.

Annie and the Hot Club in homage to the Hot Club genre (Django-Reinhardt gypsy-swing) bring fiery guitar and violin soloing on repertoire from the 1930's and 40's such as Honeysuckle Rose and Sweet Georgia Brown…and to top it off, the perky storyteller and hard-swinging singer, Annie. Jazz vocalist Annie Sellick is no stranger to Atlanta; she’s worked at all the area’s jazz venues and with most of its jazz musicians. She first appeared at Eddie’s Attic with Joe Gransden’s Big Band, and returns July 6th to Atlanta with her swing band The Hot Club of Nashville.
Tickets $13 in Advanced and $15 at the Door

The Palace Theater, 113 West Broadway, Maryville TN 37801. Information: 865-983-3330, www.palacetheater.com

At Pellissippi Performing Arts Center, 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37933
Ticket Prices: Adults: $15; Children and Seniors: $10

Appetizer plates available and all proceeds will be donated to: FISH Hospitality Pantries

To order tickets, contact Debbie Ashton at: (865) 414-8719 or email your ticket request to: dashton05@comcast.net Please include "Ticket Order" in the subject line.

http://www.debkaoasis.com/performances.html

At Jubilee Center, Callahan Road
February 27, 28 and March 1 @ 7 p.m. with a matinee on March 1 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 ($5 seniors). Dinner/lunch available (additional charge) with reservations prior to the shows.
865.947.7428, http://www.powellplayhouseinc.com

The Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble (TCDE) will open its 33rd annual season with two performances at Knoxville’s Historic Tennessee Theatre. The Evening features a dozen dances by six different choreographers offering something for everyone. “Whether you love modern dance, classical ballet, jazz or you just need to see something that will lift your spirits and make you feel good about your world - this is the place to be,” says Ensemble director, Irena Linn. The Dance Ensemble’s Season Opener includes two dynamic and colorful works by Chicago’s Randy Duncan. The pulsating rhythms of “Inside Your Heart” resonate with all of who have a dream still waiting to manifest, while Duncan’s classic “Time After Time” both elates and inspires. The company will also perform the “Tennessee Tarantella”, choreographed by Joan Kunch, director of Connecticut’s Nutmeg Ballet. The evening will offer the premier of two new dances. “Straight to Memphis,” by TCDE’s associate artistic director, Amy Wilson, offers a fun-loving glimpse into the lives of 9 girls visiting Memphis for the first time. “Lights Out,” by Ensemble Alumna Courtney Massey Kohlhepp is a fast paced jazz done in the traditional jazz style. TCDE, known as The Dance Ensemble, Children Helping Children, has proven itself a game-changer in the world of dance. Using young artists from 10-18 years of age, the company continues to represent the State of Tennessee as dancing ambassadors of goodwill, and has successfully shown the world that young people can perform with artistic excellence equal and sometimes surpassing that of adult companies.

Performances are February 27 and 28 at 7:30 PM
Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble: 865-584-9636, www.tcdedance.org

An 85th Birthday Celebration in Honor of the Legendary Pianist Byron Janis; five days of master classes, lectures, video presentations, book discussions and music with Byron Janis. Event is free but registration is required. For more information and to register: www.music.utk.edu/janis

Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1741 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus. Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. *For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events. View additional UT Music concerts and events including all student recitals on the website.

Sponsored by Gage Models & Talent Agency, Oberman Law Firm, Virginia College, Metropulse, and Star 102.1

Wednesday, February 26: 5-7pm Models & Jazz
Address: G & G Interiors: 5508 Kingston Pike, Suite 100 Knoxville, TN 37919
VIP passes only, Gage Talent Models, and Chamber members 5-7pm
The Kickoff Event – Hosted by The Gift & Gourmet Interiors, A Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Event
Sponsored by Gage Models & Talent Agency and The District in Bearden with music by Cindi Alpert & The Corduroy Jazz Trio, Food by local Bearden restaurants in The District

Event tickets are available separately below each date or by multiple day passes:
General Admission 4 day pass for all Runway shows $175
4 Day VIP pass for all access, guaranteed FRONT row seating: $250

The Accessories Showcase & The Emerging Designer Runway at Latitude 35
Thursday, February 27:
5:30 – 7pm Accessories Showcase with Sunnybands, Alicia Marie, Charles Ottolini, New Eve Jewelry & You Got Flair
7 – 9pm Emerging Designer Runway with Southern Grace, Southern Orange, Sophie Tess Designs, and Red Cadence Preview
Address: Latitude 35: 16 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
Tickets required.

The Made in America Runway 6-8pm Swimwear & The Men’s Show 9- 11pm at The Relix
Friday, February 28:
6 – 8pm Accessories & Made in America by Alicia Marie, Charles Ottolini, Southern Grace, and Red Cadence
9 – 11pm: Swimwear by Jenna Colina Collection and Christa Conley Collection, Fashion by Vic & Kimchi and Sherie Nevett

The Men’s Show: Coachman Clothiers and Tommy Hilfiger retail collections
Address: Relix: 1208 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Tickets required:

The Grand Finale Runway Event
Saturday, March 1:
2 – 3pm Children’s Runway Event featuring Monsoon UK, Blue Eyes & Bare Feet, Mazie & Ivie and Francoise Lama-Solet
3 – 4pm Teen Runway by Southern Grace, Francesca’s, and Delia’s
4 – 4:30pm Buckle Up!
4:30 – 5pm Gilded Gowns

Grand Finale Couture Runway Show:
Doors Open 7pm
7:30pm Opening Music by Soulfinger and Runway: KRISTI, Royal Peasantry, Shattered Stitch, and KFW14 Finale by Kelly Jones & Diane Corey
Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park: 525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Out of town travelers- there is a room discount available at this Holiday Inn location only.
Tickets required.

http://knoxvillefashionweek.com/schedule/

Opening Reception February 21, 6:30-8:00 PM - everyone welcome!
Theme: Illumination

FCAC's 3rd Annual Theme Show, "Illumination," was open to all artists in both 2-D and 3-D media. The show has 88 stunning pieces in oils, watercolors, pastels, photography, and mixed media. The public is encouraged to view the show through March 22. On that final evening at 7 PM, the Fountain City Art Center and LeGrand Music Studio will be sponsoring "The Brazilian Quartet" with Richard Miller.
The judge for "Illumination" was well known area artist Ann Birdwell who had the task of choosing the ten works which best illustrated the theme. Awards went to: Lee Edge for a watercolor, Best of Show; Clark Miller for a photo, 1st Place; Kate McCullough for a watercolor, 2nd Place; Yvonne Bartholomew-Thomas for an oil, 3rd place. Six Honorable Mentions were awarded to: Genie Even, Aurora H. Bull, Charles E. Williams, Jr., Denise Retallack, Judy Sells, and Betty Fortenberry.

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