Calendar of Events

Reception: Friday, March 28, 5:30-9 p.m.
The District Gallery is pleased to present Terra Madre: Women in Clay, a group show featuring the work of more than twenty female artists with diverse approaches to clay. Terra Madre was formed in 2000 by a small group of artists from East Tennessee. The group’s members are as distinct as their creative work. Each woman comes to the group with her own artistic experience and unique expressive style. “Our mission is to support one another in our clay work, to advance the appreciation of ceramics in East Tennessee, and to encourage each other in the pursuit of our dreams as artists and as women,” said Jackie Mirzadeh, a functional potter and teacher at the Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center. President Patricia Herzog says, “We all need encouragement at times, and I find that talking to women with similar interests and experiences helps me to continue my artistic endeavors with renewed energy.”

The exhibit will include both functional and sculptural ceramics as well as jewelry. Participants are: Elaine Barnes, Gray Bearden, Judy Brater, Jane Cartwright, June Crowe, Tina Curry, Valerie Eiler, Annamaria Gundlach, Candy Finley-Brooks, Amy Hand, Janet Harper, Patricia Herzog, Liz Howell, Lisa Kurtz, Karyn Kyte, Stephanie Levy, LeAnn Lewis, Patty Lewis, Jane Longendorfer, Wendie Love, Sandra McEntire, Jackie Mirzadeh, Shauna Stevens, Linda Sullivan and Belinda Woodiel-Bril.

The District Gallery, 5113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-4. Information: 865-200-4452, www.TheDistrictGallery.com

Based on the gripping science-fiction thriller by Lois Lowry. The play will be presented March 28 through April 13, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM & 5 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM.

The Giver won the 1994 Newbery-Medal for the Best Children's Novel, and the book has sold more than 5.3 million copies. In the not-too-distant future, Jonas is nervous about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve, in which every person in The Community is assigned a lifelong occupation. Jonas is singled out to become The Receiver of Memories, an Elder position who alone holds memories of the world's past... memories of all that humans have experienced, no matter how pleasant or painful. At the ceremony of Twelve, Jonas will receive the Truth. And there will be no turning back.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Reservations: tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com

The Creative Arts Co-op is proud to present the 8th annual high school level musical... 'CHICAGO!'

Fifteen high school students representing four high schools and the home school community will take the stage this season. Represented schools include: Harriman High School, Oliver Springs High School, Rockwood High School, Roane County High School, and the home school community. The annual events offers local students the opportunity to participate in a musical production - a daunting endeavor for smaller high schools.

Join us at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center, 426 Ruritan Road, Harriman on March 28, 29, April 4, 11 & 12, 2014 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $10.00 at the door.

Need more information? Call the Co-op at 865/765-1129 or visit www.creativeartsco-op.com.

Come see why the '20's Roared...!

Reception: April 4, 6:00 to 7:30 PM (Show closes immediately after the reception.)

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

Mark those calendars -- Big Ears returns March 28-30, 2014!

Stay tuned to bigearsfestival.com, Facebook & Twitter for more info.

The last weekend in March will mark the ten-year anniversary of the purchase by High Places Community Church and the renovation of the historic theater. An upbeat event called "Celebrating the Grove Theater" will kick off the activities of the new organization. Most of the events during the weekend will be geared toward raising funds by celebrating with the general public and our many community partners that have used the Grove for the support of their won causes.

Here are the specific activities planned for the weekend:
"Oak Ridge Has Talent” Friday, March 28th at 7:00 PM

Performances from our community partners and other locals who want to support the Grove. Comedian Tyler Gooch will entertain between acts.

The Ramblers (Oak Ridge Blue Grass Band)
Four Leaf Peat (East Tennessee Irish Band)
Emory Valley Center Puppeteers
The Sound Company Smurfs
Sound Company Senior Soloist
An Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra Ensemble
Oak Ridge Community Band Tuba-Euphonium Quartet
Two Dances by Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Dancers
The MOOD (classic Rock and Country)
Talent from the Miss East Tennessee Scholarship Winners

"Irish Pub Quiz Night” Saturday March 29th

The celebration continues with Quiz Night, a traditional Irish pub game brought to the area by friends of Fiddler's Green in Ireland. Teams compete in trivia quizzes for unique prizes (and bragging rights!). Teams may be sponsored by any area business, corporation, or organization. The entry fee is $100 per team / table, which includes traditional Irish fare & fun for the contestants and commemorative prizes.

Ticket information can be found at www.thegrovetheater.org or by contacting Seaira Stephenson at 865-481-6546 or 1seaira@gmail.com.

Open mic event for local spoken word artists, singers, poets, dancers, and more! Admission is $3.

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

Athens Area Council for the Arts is pleased to welcome Genticorum, on Friday, March 28, 2014, at 7:30 pm to the Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater at The Arts Center in Athens.
Genticorum, the energetic and original “power trio” from Quebec, Canada, is a fixture on the international world, trad, folk, and Celtic music circuit. Known for its energy and stage presence, the trio has given more than 800 concerts in no fewer than 15 countries – and is showing no sign of slowing down.

Firmly rooted in the soil of their native land, Genticorum incorporates the dynamism of today’s North American and European folk cultures in their music. The trio weaves precise and intricate fiddle and flute work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic foot percussion, and guitar and bass accompaniment into a big and jubilant musical feast. Their distinctive sound, sense of humor, and stage presence make them a supreme crowd pleaser.

Individual tickets for Genticorum are on sale for $15/ adult, $8 /student online at www.athensartscouncil.org, by phone at 423-745-8781, by email at office@athensartscouncil.org, and in person at The Arts Center, 320 North White Street, Athens, Tennessee 37303. For more information about this and all AACA programming visit us online or come by The Arts Center.

CD Release Concert
TThis East Tennessee trio brings together a blend of country sass, jazz and blues and old-time fiddle tunes that are as homegrown as garden tomatoes. The Naughty Knots are Sarah Pirkle on fiddle, Griffin Vann on guitar and dobro, and Milly Cavender on upright bass. They focus on great songwriting, tight harmonies and solid instrumentation. This concert will celebrate the release of their first album.

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

Asian art and antiquities appraiser Lark Mason, a University of Tennessee graduate who has appeared on the chart-topping television series Antiques Roadshow since 1996, will be the special guest at a reception on Friday, March 28, 6-8 p.m. at McClung Museum on the University of Tennessee campus.

“Lark and his wife Erica are well acquainted with the McClung collection and are eager to share their expertise with our guests,” says East Tennessee PBS CEO and general manager Vickie Lawson. Additional local luminaries attending the event are Joe Rosson (News Sentinel columnist and host of the long-running East Tennessee PBS program Treasures in Your Attic) and John Case of Case Antiques, both of whom will be available to speak to guests about the historical objects on display.

Tickets are $35, which includes light appetizers and one free appraisal at Saturday’s appraisal fair (see below). Tickets may be purchased in advance by credit card by calling East Tennessee PBS at 865-595-0239.

Showing "The Avengers" - full accessible with space, DVS, and closed captioning.
Dinner at 6 PM, movie at 7 PM. Free admission with pizza, popcorn, and treats included.

Please RSVP! tfarr@ettac.org or 865-219-0130.
116 Childress Street, Knoxville, TN 37920; www.ettac.org

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