Calendar of Events

Surrealism Lives at UT!
 Surrealist Symposium Brings Renowned Authors, Art, Films and More to Knoxville from April 4-7

April 7—Surrealism Symposium (poetry, translation, Dadaist field trip, scholarly)
Noon-1, 1210-1211 McClung. Opening Acts: Neglected Surrealists and Surrealist Strategies of Composition, with Jonathan Eburne and Kristi Maxwell.
1:30 pm: Dadaist Field Trip with Beauvais Lyons at Europa and the Bull. Jackets and ties for the men, hats and heels for the women.
3-4 pm: Surrealist poetry reading, with Bill Zavatsky, Marilyn Kallet, and special appearance by Rimbaud. Hodges Library Auditorium.
7 pm: Why Surrealism Matters, with Mark Polizzotti of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Mary Ann Caws.
University of Tennessee Creative Writing
mkallet@utk.edu.

2013-2014 KSO Chamber Classics Season
The KSO’s Principal Quartet will take center stage for April’s Chamber Classics concert performing Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 64, No. 5 in D Major “The Lark.” This will be followed by Villa Lobos’ String Quartet No. 1, A99 and Schubert’s String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, “Death and the Mainden.” Principal Quartet members include: Gordon Tsai, violin; Edward Pulgar, violin; Kathryn Gawne, viola; and Andy Bryenton, cello.

At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

On the first Sunday of each month, the American Museum of Science and Energy will open its doors to Knox County students for $0.01*. Tour AMSE’s permanent exhibit galleries; The Story of Oak Ridge, Exploration Station, The World of the Atom,Y-12 and National Defense, Earth Energy Resources, and The Flattop, explore its temporary exhibits, experience the hair raising demonstration Atoms & Atom Smashers, and more. *All children ages 5-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult (age 18 and older) in a ratio not to exceed three children per one adult. Proof of Knox County residency (driver's license) will be required for each adult accompanying children ages 5-15. Contact: Glenda Bingham, 865-576-3200. 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 | www.amse.org

Featuring Copland's Appalachian Spring

At the Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, 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.

Come in, have a snack and let's talk about what your goals are and how we can help you achieve them. Meet our teachers outside of the classroom, as well as some long time students, who can testify to the power of a yoga practice. Register to win a class card, a private lesson or a massage!

The Glowing Body | 711 Irwin Street | Knoxville | TN | 37917
865-545-4088, www.glowingbody.net

The School of Music will be holding an Open House Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Registration begins at 1:30 in the lobby of the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center.

The Open House is for students who want to major or minor in music and are interested in learning more about our programs, ensembles, and the possibility of applying and auditioning for entrance into the School of Music.
High school students, transfer students, and parents are invited to come and learn more about what the UT School of Music has to offer. Teachers are also invited and encouraged to attend.
The program for the afternoon will include: performances by UT School of Music ensembles, meetings with our faculty, panel discussions on degree programs, auditions, scholarships, UT admissions, financial aid, and housing.

University of Tennessee
School of Music
1741 Volunteer Blvd.
117 Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
Knoxville, TN 37996-2600
(865) 974-3241
www.music.utk.edu

Organist Alvin Blount presents a recital. There is no cost for admission.

Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-524-3048, www.churchstreetumc.org

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Tickets are $7; Maryville College Students, Faculty, and Staff and children under 10 are free. Tickets are required for admission.

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Tickets are available at the Clayton Center Box Office M-F 10AM-6PM or by phone or online: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

Musician Ben Sollee, who has received media coverage from outlets including NPR and Rolling Stone for his penchant for doing his concert tours by bike, will lead a group bike ride from Market Square through the public greenway system on Sunday, April 6. Participants will meet at the bell on Market Square at 11 am and the ride will begin at 11:30, culminating at the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum (where Sollee will perform as part of the Rhythm n' Blooms Festival later in the day). The bike ride is free, but tickets are required for the concert: http://rhythmnbloomsfest.com/

April 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. | April 6 and 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Pellissippi State Community College presents “Unnecessary Farce,” the new classic American farce, the first two weekends of April. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at www.pstcc.edu/tickets.

“Unnecessary Farce” is the tale of a police sting gone awry after a bumbling mayor, a pair of lusty civil servants and an incomprehensible Scottish hit man are thrown together. “I guarantee this will be the funniest play you see this year,” said Charles R. Miller, Theatre program coordinator and Liberal Arts professor.

“Unnecessary Farce” is one of the events that make up The Arts at Pellissippi State. The series brings to the community cultural activities ranging from music and theatre to international celebrations, lectures, and the fine arts.

For more information about The Arts at Pellissippi State, visit www.pstcc.edu/arts or call (865) 694-6400. To request accommodations for a disability, contact the executive director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action at (865) 694-6607 or humanresources@pstcc.edu.

Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu/arts

Saturday, April 5 and/or Sunday, April 6, 2014
Time TBA
At the Princess Theatre; Free to the public
Sophomore music students present a solo program of music studied while at Roane State.

http://www.roanestate.edu/?5585-Roane-State-Presents-Theatre-Performances

Art in Public Places Knoxville is a monumental installation of large-scale outdoor sculptures by regionally and nationally acclaimed artists. The sculptures enliven downtown Knoxville as well as McGhee Tyson Airport.

Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Award Ceremony: Friday, April 4, 5:30 pm

We are honored to announce noted sculptor, Kenneth M. Thompson, as the Juror for the 2014-2015 exhibition!

Most of the Festival's wide range of arts events, performances, and exhibitions are offered to the public free of charge. Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com