Calendar of Events

STOMP, March 7 & 8, 2014

The Cultural Attractions Committee, Central Program Council, Tennessee Theatre, and AC Entertainment are proud to present Stomp! Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Tennessee Theatre at 8:00PM and Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 2:00PM and 8:00PM

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. As the Boston Globe says, “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

In addition to buying tickets at the Central Ticket Office in the University Center on campus and at the Tennessee Theatre box office, they can be purchased online! The website is http://knoxvilletickets.com/. UT-K Student tickets are $5.00. To purchase a student ticket, click on the ‘Student’ tab at the top of the website after clicking to buy tickets for this event. General admission tickets are $77.00, $67.00, $52.00, and $37.00 plus applicable service fees.

For more information or to arrange disability accommodations please contact the Office of Student Activities at 865-974-5455.
Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com.

Alcoa/Maryville, TN: Guitarist Steve Kaufman, the three-time winner of the
National Flatpicking Championships, will offer a Intermediate/Advanced
Flatpicking Guitar workshop in Alcoa/Maryville, March 7-8, 2014. The
workshop is to be held at MainStay Suites, 361 Fountain View Circle, Alcoa,
TN on March 7-8 2014.
Special room rates available call Teagan at MainStay Suites 865-379-7799

The two-day, intermediate/advanced guitar workshop will be on Friday, March
7, 2014 from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm and on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 9:30 am
-3:30 pm We will work on new chords and rhythm patterns, picking techniques
and crosspicking, fiddle tunes, figuring out the fingerboard, improvising
and much more. It is recommended that you attend at least one of Steve's All
Level workshops or the Beginner's Workshop for some of the techniques
required for this workshop.

The fee for the intermediate/advanced flatpicking workshop is $90 per
person. A non-refundable deposit of $45 is required to hold a space, with
the remainder due the day of the workshop. Pre-registration required.
Seating is limited.

This year's workshop slots and concert tickets are going fast, so make your
reservations now. Call Steve's office 865-982-3808 or email
steve@flatpik.com

March 6-22, 2015
New Play Festival performed by the Tennessee Stage Company.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown
319 North Gay Street, KNoxville
865 544 1999 or email: info@theatreknoxville.com
www.theatreknoxville.com

Community leaders, musicians and volunteers are joining together beginning March 5 to help listener supported radio station WDVX raise funds to keep the station on the air. “WDVX relies on listener support for the ongoing expenses of running a community radio station. Every donation, no matter the size, is a vote to keep WDVX on the air and reminds us that we are a valued contributor to Knoxville and our region’s thriving music and arts scene,” says WDVX Board President Rosa Mar.

The drive, which concludes Friday, March 14, features live performances nearly every day and welcomes in-person donations from the community at these shows. The Blue Plate Special, WDVX’s Monday through Friday free mid-day show,is scheduled to have performances by Jenna & Her Cool Friends, Audrey Auld, Joshua Daniel from The New Familiars, Driftwood, and others. On Friday night, March 7, First Friday Live on the Knoxville Visitor Center Stage features live music by The Lonetones. Knoxville native Paul Brewster will perform on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. for the station’s Tennessee Shines Radio Show. Notable guest hosts, including local TV personalities, will appear throughout the drive to ask for support for the 200 watt radio station, which started broadcasting in 1997 from a 14-foot camping trailer. East Tennessee Quiver, a show hosted by film and audio archivist Bradley Reeves airing Thursdays at 10 p.m., has scheduled MetroPulse music writer Eric Dawson along with guest Jerre Haskew, an original member of early 1960s Knoxville Folk group THE CUMBERLAND TRIO. The trio's lost 1964 LP has just been released. On March 13, the guests on East Tennessee Quiver are longtime Knoxville singers and stars of the local STARTIME TV show Kathy Hill and Curtis Young. On Saturday, March 29, Blue Mother Tupelo and other artists anchor a day long party at the WDVX studio inside the Knoxville Visitor Center where donors may pay their pledge, pick up a thank you gift, and enjoy music and other surprises.

As with past fund drives, the station has assembled a one-of-a-kind collection of live performance as a thank you gift for donors. The “Fund Drive Thumb Drive” includes grassroots artists such as Jim Lauderdale, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Dom Flemons from Carolina Chocolate Drops, Valerie June and others. Vintage tracks donated by the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound of the Knox County Library are also part of the project. Donors to the Fund Drive are automatically entered to win the Ultimate Festival Package, a collection of the area’s top festivals happening through September 2014. Donations are not required to be entered into the drawing. More details can be found at www.WDVX.com. Listeners can make their pledges by calling the station at (865) 544-1029 or toll-free at 1-866-946-9389. Pledges can also be made at any time, securely, quickly and conveniently at WDVX.com. Volunteers are armed with pen and paper, ready to take calls. Donations may also be made in person at the WDVX studio the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay Street during normal business hours. WDVX’s contributions to the community include free live concerts nearly every day, programming variety, the ability to provide performance space and air play for up and coming local artists. The station can be heard in Knoxville and surrounding areas on the radio at 89.9 or 102.9 or online at www.wdvx.com.

"Atomic Energy: A Life Magazine exhibition prepared in consultation with the United States Atomic Energy Commission" is a 1948 panel exhibition prepared by Life magazine for distribution, and was announced in National Committee on Atomic Energy newsletter 66 years ago. The vintage photographic panel exhibit portrays the constructive uses of atomic energy, and the need for international control. Artifacts included are the panel display shipping crate, an exhibition pamphlet stamped American Museum of Atomic Energy, and at least one book mentioned in the pamphlet will be displayed. This exhibit was donated to AMSE in 2013 by the Samuel P. Hayes Research Library at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. AMSE Lobby.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

Ijams Hike-a-Thon is an annual fundraising event for Ijams. Hikers collect pledges from family and friends and then spend the month of March 2014 hiking Ijams Nature Center and the Urban Wilderness Trail. Registration for the event begins February 3, 2014. The Ijams Hike-a-Thon is a super fun way to benefit Ijams Nature Center. The Hike-a-Thon gives you the opportunity to help preserve and protect the environment and provide educational opportunities while hiking and earning great prizes from generous Ijams Hike-a-Thon sponsors. You register for the event online and then create your own Ijams Hike-a-Thon fundraising webpage. It’s easy! By collecting flat or per-mile pledges from your friends and family, your efforts will add up fast! You’ll even get a webpage link that you can e-mail to your friends and family asking for their pledge. It’s that easy!
http://ijams.org/hike-a-thon-frequently-asked-questions/

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

Based on the beloved novel by E.B. White. Charlotte’s Web is one of the top 100 best-selling books of all time and the best-selling children’s paperback book ever. The New York Times called it “just about perfect, and just about magical in the way it is done.” Tony-winning playwright Joseph Robinette’s touching and faithful stage version will make audiences believe this beloved book is coming to life on the KCT stage. In rural Maine, Wilbur, a young orphan pig, is loved by his owner, Fern Arable. But the pig is destined to be slaughtered for food, and as soon as he is old enough, the Arables send the pig to his fate on the Zuckerman family farm. A lonely, childless spider named Charlotte, who lives in a dark corner of the Zuckerman’s barn, takes pity on the pitiful little pig and decides to do what she can to save his life. Wilbur is grateful for this mysterious mother figure, but the act of true motherhood will come at a costly price for the tiny spider. The play is performed by 21 talented young actors, from ages 9 to 17. Kayla June Nobbe, a KCT veteran performer who was last seen in Disney’s Mulan, plays the part of the motherly spider Charlotte. Madison Austin, one of KCT’s most experienced actors, performs the role of Wilbur. Kena Holmes will play the part of Fern Arable, and Cody Chaffins and Roxanne Abernathy play the Zuckermans. Four actors are making their KCT debuts: Cade Brown, Bonnie Claire Fultz, Emma Lesniewski, and Greyson VanWinkle.The rest of the cast includes many KCT veteran performers: Catherine Blevins, Jaden Lily Branson, Alexandria Carter, Clare Carter, Abigayle DeBusk, Andrew Fetterolf, Jake Green, Caroline Hunse, Bethany Moon, Boone Sommers, Levi Vinsant, and Derrick Washington, Jr. The play is directed by Jennie Cunic, a senior at Farragut High School. Jennie made her KCT debut as an actor in Charlotte’s Web, when KCT produced the play in 2009. Since then, Jennie has completed a year-long KCT internship and become an accomplished director, having helmed last season’s Sleeping Beauty. Liel Kirk is the Production Manager. Kiernan Bensey and Brooke Cunningham provide the scenic design, and Rose Bolton will design and build the costumes. The play’s lighting designer and stage manager is Wheeler Moon.

Performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM.
Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Reservations: tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com

By Horton Foote; Directed by Kate Buckley
The award-winning “The Trip to Bountiful” starring Carol Mayo Jenkins will play on the Clarence Brown Mainstage. The heartwarming play tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman who yearns to return to her home in Bountiful, Texas one last time, against the wishes of her overprotective son and domineering daughter-in-law. Written by one of America’s greatest writers, Horton Foote, “The Trip to Bountiful” is an unforgettable portrait of a woman with incredible strength and dignity,

Foote’s first play, “Texas Town”, was produced Off-Broadway in 1941. Since then he has had plays produced on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway and at many regional theatres throughout the country. He received Academy Awards for his screenplay adaptation of “To Kill A Mockingbird” and his original screenplay, “Tender Mercies.” He received the Pulitzer Prize for his play, “The Young Man from Atlanta”, the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway and the Outer Critics Circle Special Achievement Award for the Signature Series of his plays. In 1996 he was elected to the Theatre Hall of Fame. In 1998 he was elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and at the same time received from the Academy the Gold Medal of Drama for the entire body of his work. In 2000 he received the PEN/Laura Pels Foundation Award for Drama, New York State Governor's Arts Award and, in December of that year, was given the National Medal of Arts Award by President Clinton. In 2006 his play, “The Trip to Bountiful”, won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival and he was given the Drama Desk Lifetime Achievement Award for his body of work.

Foote’s success has been attributed to his honest examination of the human condition, and why some people survive tragedies while others are destroyed. His central themes of the “sense of belonging” and “longing for home” have resonated with audiences for more than 60 years.

"The trip to Bountiful is a journey home, which brings our heroine a sense of dignity and proof that her life was well lived. Carol Mayo-Jenkins’ beautiful portrayal of Carrie Watts enriches this profound story,” said director Kate Buckley.

Clarence Brown 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

Riding a bike is all fun and games until someone gets a flat. Knox County Public Library is pleased to introduce a new series called Life 101 to help teens develop some practical skills, including bike maintenance. Life 101 will be held at Lawson McGhee Library on Saturdays at 2:00 pm. It's aim is to teach teenagers some important life skills for their future. The programs are free and open to all area teens. No reservation required.
February 15: Bike safety
The first leg of this 2-part program will focus on urban bike safety. Local organization, Kickstand, will be on hand to guide participants through the rules of the road and offer other suggestions on how to become a safer, more aware cyclist.

March 1: Bike maintenance and repair
Flats, broken chains, and wobbly seats, oh my! Meet up with volunteers from local organization, Kickstand, to learn essential bike maintenance and repair techniques.

March 8: Stress management: yoga for teens
March 29: Financial literacy

For more information, please contact Bess Connally at bconnally@knoxlib.org, or (865) 215-8767

PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
If you are heading to Ijams this Saturday morning for a program, hike or simple walkabout, bring your appetite. Our very own green thumb/favorite cook Peg Beute will be serving breakfast. Tomorrow's menu features french toast casserole and sausage, plus fresh fruit, coffee or tea. All proceeds from Peg's Kitchen go to the Ijams education department. Come hungry! The fee for breakfast is $5 per person. No pre-registration is required.

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

The Knoxville Museum of Art presents Sight and Feeling: Photographs by Ansel Adams January 31-May 4, 2014. This exhibition of 23 prints by Ansel Adams emphasizes the role of the artist’s intuitive and emotional response to the landscape in the creation of his powerful and enduring images. Also included in the KMA’s special presentation of this exhibition are three rare prints Adams made during his little-known visit to East Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains in 1948. Adams is widely considered to be America’s greatest landscape photographer. His ability to create black and white photographs with a remarkable range and subtlety of tones is legendary. Yet for all Adams’ technical mastery, he recognized that what made a compelling photograph was far more elusive.

Few are aware that in 1948 Adams traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park—his first and only recorded visit to Tennessee—in order take photographs as part of a Guggenheim Fellowship on America’s national parks and monuments. The resulting images represent an extensive and important artistic record of the Smokies approximately 14 years after the park was established.

There will be an opening reception Thursday, January 30 at the KMA, which includes a members-only preview from 5 to 6pm, and a public opening from 6 to 8pm.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org