Calendar of Events

Ready to get your geek on? The Rose Center Council for the Arts with the Student Advisory Council will be hosting its first ever Geekin’ Out Symposium! This event will target high school and middle school students so that they can experience two days of Visual Arts, Forensics Speech and Debate, Theatre, Dance, and Vocal Performance in a collegiate template.
The event will begin on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 5PM till 9PM in Prater Hall. Friday night will be offering snacks, tours of the historic Rose Center, college booths, and performances/exhibits by Saturday’s teachers.
Classes will begin on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 12PM till 9PM. Saturday will be filled with a wide variety of classes for the students, door prizes, and a pizza dinner. Classes range from drama offering of “Cold Readings: Audition Nightmare or Actor’s Best Friend?” to visual art offering of “Not Your Oldfart Art”, from dance offering of “The Barre and Butter of Ballet: A Class for Beginners” to vocal offering of “Loud and Clear: Healthy Voice Habits for Singers and Non-Singers Alike”. For a full list of classes, visit the Rose Center online at www.rosecenter.org.

Each class is taught and designed by a college student or recent college grad. The aim is to not only educate the community’s youths about the arts, but encourage students to pursue the arts in higher education.

Admission for the two-day event is $40/$25 each additional sibling.
For more information or to register, call the Rose Center at (423) 581-4330 or e-mail nathan@rosecenter.org.

Friday, March 14 & Saturday March 15, 2014
Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre

Join Wendy, Michael and John in their Neverland adventure with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. Appalachian Ballet brings this classic to life with the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, Captain Hook, sword fights and fairy dust!

TinkerBell Tea Party:
On the Plaza (weather permitting) after the Saturday 2:00 performance .

Join Tinkerbell and her Neverland Friends! Play tug of war with the Lost Boys. Pet Nana the dog. Photo opportunities and snacks.
Tea Party admission is $10.

For more information please visit www.claytonartscenter.com
Call the Clayton Center Box Office for ticket information (865) 981-8590

Come one, come all to an art fair to remember! Join us March 14, starting at 5pm for a night filled with musical entertainment, amazing art, and fantastic food from your favorite local food trucks. And to make it even more fun---BYOB!!! But the fun won't end there. The art and festivities continue on Saturday from 10am to 4 pm where can enjoy tons of local artistic talent... All in one place. Get out of the house and shake those winter blues because it is going to be one heck of a show. This show is to promote all the amazing artists we have locally so come out and show your support!!!

119 Jennings Avenue, Knoxville. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/507586352696125/

With a touring history that has made him one of the most traveled road musicians of all time and a restless music personality that has kept him occupied for over 50 years, Bob Weir knows a thing or two about staying fresh and living in the moment.

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

As they enter their 17th year as a band, Switchfoot has achieved a level of success that brothers Jon and Tim Foreman and their high-school friend Chad Butler never anticipated when forming the band in San Diego in 1996. The SoCal natives have sold 5.5 million copies worldwide of their eight studio albums, racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles, performed sold-out world tours, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to aid homeless kids in their community through their own Bro-Am Foundation, and earned themselves a global fan base devoted to Switchfoot’s emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock.

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

Athens Community Theater presents Evening With the Stars XI, a Community Showcase of Talent, on Friday, March 14, 7:30 PM at The Arts Center. Evening With the Stars is an annual event that features auditioned talent from around the region.

Proceeds from Evening With the Stars benefit the Athens Area Council for the Arts. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and will be available online at www.athensartscouncil.org, by phone at 423-745-8781, or at The Arts Center, 320 North White Street in Athens. For more information call The Arts Center.

The Farragut Folklife Museum invites the community to a special presentation on "Tennessee Women of Vision and Courage," a compilation of stories about women who have contributed significantly to the rich heritage of Tennessee during its more than 200 years as a state. The evening will begin with book signings at 6 p.m. followed by the 6:30 p.m. presentation on Friday, March 14, 2014, in the Farragut Town Hall Board Room.

Co-editor Charlotte Crawford and contributing authors Dr. Judy Arnold and Patricia Hope will lead the presentation, highlighting two women included in the book - Elizabeth "Quatie" Brown Henley Ross, a Cherokee Indian, and Elizabeth Rona, a scientist who was active during the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge. "Tennessee Women of Vision and Courage" features several East Tennessee women; the vivid stories of the 22 women selected for this book reflect events in Tennessee history such as women earning the right to vote, compulsory education for children, racial justice, and equal opportunities for all. The book will be available for purchase in the Folklife Museum Gift Shop.

The Farragut Folklife Museum is committed to preserving the heritage of its East Tennessee community and features a remarkable collection of artifacts from the area, including an extensive collection of the personal belongings of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first Admiral of the U.S Navy and hero of the Civil War. Housed in the Farragut Town Hall located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive, the museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers free admission. For more information about the museum or the exhibit, please visit www.townoffarragut.org, like the museum at www.facebook.com/farragutfolklifemuseum, or contact Museum Coordinator Julia Barham at julia.barham@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

The 2014 Fly Fishing Film Tour, hosted by 3 Rivers Angler and benefiting Legacy Parks, will be presented at the Relix Theater on Friday, March 14th. A collection of inspiring and tantalizing films has been compiled into this 2.5-hour showing. The filmmakers are excellent storytellers with footage that captures alluring and diverse explorations. Tickets can be purchased at the 3 River Angler. All proceeds from this event will benefit Legacy Parks Foundation.
March 14, 2014 at 7pm at the Relix Theater.
www.thef3t.com

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris will hold its Spring Porch Sale starting Thursday, March 13, and running for about two weeks. The Porch Sale, held each Spring and Fall, features marked down stock, seconds, student crafts and unjuried work by members of the Craft Center. It’s an excellent time to get great deals. Baked goods will also be available for purchase.

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is a nonprofit center that has been fulfilling its mission by promoting traditional artists and crafts in the East Tennessee area for over 40 years. The center is located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris, Tenn., one mile east of I-75 north at Exit 122. For more information, call 865-494-9854, or visit our web site, www.appalachianarts.net.

Historic Ramsey House and the Knoxville Holston’s Vintage Baseball team will be hosting an exhibit of Vintage Baseball items from the collection of Tracy Martin. Tracy is a lifelong collector of vintage items and has been playing in a vintage league in Ohio for 20 years. Come and visit this unique display and help us celebrate the opening of Tennessee’s Vintage Baseball League on April 12. The exhibit will be located in the Visitor Center at Ramsey House during regular business hours.

2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

March 11, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Mature Oak-Hickory Forest Tour
March 11, 2014 SCIENCE CAFÉ: Subglacial Lakes of Antarctica
March 11, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: River Sports Outfitters Group Run
March 12, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Homesite History Hike
March 12, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Increase Your Mileage (~2 miles)
March 12, 2014 SPECIAL EVENT: Yoga with Leslie Wagner
March 13, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Little Tykes Hike
March 14, 2014 SPECIAL EVENT: Luck O’ the Ijams
March 15, 2014 PUBLIC PROGRAM: Wagging Walk
March 15, 2014 PEG’S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
March 15, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
March 15, 2014 TN Naturalist Program
March 15, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
March 15, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
March 15, 2014 SPECIAL EVENT: Family Drum Circle
March 16, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Celebrity Hike with Red Hickey
March 16, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Woodland Creature Dress-up Hike
March 16, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Celebrity Hike with Ed McAlister
March 17, 2014 - March 21, 2014 NATURE DAY CAMP: Spring Break Camp
March 17, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Discovery Hike
March 18, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Stroller Stroll
March 18, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Fun Run with River Sports Outfitters
March 19, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Increase Your Mileage (~3 miles)
March 19, 2014 SPECIAL EVENT: Yoga with Leslie Wagner
March 20, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Ijams Wildflower Hike
March 20, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Little Tykes Hike
March 21, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Bouldering Hike
March 22, 2014 IJAMS BIRDING SERIES: Spring Birding Hike
March 22, 2014 CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: Ijams Superhero Academy
March 22, 2014 PEG’S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
March 22, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
March 22, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Mountain Bike Meet-up
March 22, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Relax with a Massage
March 22, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
March 22, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Celebrity Hike with Sam Venable
March 22, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
March 24, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Discovery Hike
March 25, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Chaos in Nature Hike
March 25, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: River Sports Outfitters Group Run
March 26, 2014 PUBLIC PROGRAM: Wagging Walk
March 26, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Increase Your Mileage (~4 miles)
March 27, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Little Tykes Hike
March 27, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Tharp Trace Trek
March 28, 2014 IJAMS FAMILY WILDLIFE SERIES: Night Sounds
March 29, 2014 PEG’S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
March 29, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
March 29, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
March 29, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Cedar Barrens Hike
March 29, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
March 29, 2014 IJAMS GARDENING SERIES: Wildflower Hike
March 29, 2014 HIKE-A-THON: Hiker's Ball!

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 Athens Area Council for the Arts announces the annual High School Art Show showcasing art from McMinn county high school students. The work can be viewed at The Arts Center, 320 North White Street, Athens, Tennessee. The goal of this show is to promote art by local high school students and to provide them with an opportunity to participate in an open art exhibit. The Visual Arts Committee of AACA will sponsor a gift certificate for art supplies as a “Best in Show” prize. The show features over forty pieces in a variety of media from pencil to printmaking and papier mâché. The opening reception is Friday, March 14 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The reception will include light refreshments and is free and open to the public. Evening with the Stars, AACA’s annual event featuring local performing talent, starts immediately after at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students.

For more information, go to www.athensartscouncil.org, call 423-745-8781, or stop by The Arts Center at 320 North White Street in Athens, TN.