Calendar of Events

2nd Sundays as announced. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in this East Tennessee singing tradition.

At the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information call 865-673-5822.

2:00 PM - in English
3:00 PM - in Spanish

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

Mothers do so much for us, and once a year we have a chance to honor them on Mothers' Day. This year, make sure all of the moms in your life have the most special Mothers' Day yet by celebrating on the Tennessee River with Volunteer Princess Cruises.

The Volunteer Princess will be offering both a brunch and dinner option for Mothers' Day, Sunday, May 11, 2014. The brunch menu will feature a delightful buffet including a variety of breakfast and lunch items. The Dinner Cruise menu will feature a plated meal with entree choice of bacon wrapped chicken breast, beef medallions or salmon.

Tickets include a one and a half hour cruise on the Tennessee River, buffet or plated meal and a complementary rose for each mother in your party. Tickets for these cruises must be purchased in advance. Both the brunch and dinner cruises cost $42.95 for adults, $19.95 for children age 10 and younger and a special price of $39.95 for seniors.
This year, surprise Mom with an exciting dinning adventure. To learn more about Volunteer Princess Cruises or to make a reservation, call (865) 541-4556 or visit online at www.volunteerprincess.com.

FREE! Storytelling on the Back Porch, "Stories in Every Jar" Sponsored by Sugarlands Distilling, 805 Parkway, Gatlinburg

Featuring Professional Storytellers who perform tales for the whole family, full of humor and history. Parking available next to Sugarlands Distilling. Sit and relax a spell!

April 13, May 4, 11, 25; June 1, 8, 22
Sunday 3-5 pm.

Info: 865-429-1783

Tiger Lily Theatre presents our annual series of short plays, some new, some local, all captivating

May 9th at 8pm, May 10th at 8pm, May 11th at 2pm

Adults: $15, Students $12
Performances to be held at Broadway Academy of Performing Arts 706 N. Broadway St, Knoxville.
www.tigerlilytheatre.org

The Athens Area Council for the Arts announces Artists Behind the Exhibits showcasing art by members of the Visual Arts Committee of AACA. The goal of this exhibit is to give the community an opportunity to view the art of the people who bring art shows to The Arts Center. There is a variety of styles represented in the four individuals of the committee: Jerry Hagaman, Chris Ingram, Jennifer Nunley, and Jan Burleson.

Athens Area Council for the Arts: 320 North White Street, Athens, TN, 37303. Info: 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org

May 03, 2014 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
May 03, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 03, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 03, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 10, 2014 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
May 10, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 10, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 10, 2014 Mother's Day Tea
May 10, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 16, 2014 Seniors Outdoors!
May 17, 2014 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
May 17, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 17, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 17, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 24, 2014 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
May 24, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 24, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 24, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 31, 2014 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
May 31, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 31, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
May 31, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature

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

We are excited to announce that we are hosting not one, but two special events for First Friday this May. Rala is helping host the "2014 Biscuit Art Exhibition". Join us that evening for a red carpet event right outside our door where the winners of the art contest will be announced. The biscuit art is also displayed at Coffee & Chocolate and Bliss Home throughout the month. This exhibit includes 30 biscuit themed pieces of art as interpreted by different artists.

We're also excited to bring you new work by one of our favorite local artists, Mike Ham. Father to WBIR's Abby Ham, Mike's work is inspired significantly by children's artwork. Here is just a taste of the fabulous work we're showing by this wonderful artist.

The Biscuit Exhibition will be up until the end of May and Mike Ham's artwork will be up until the end of June.

Our events start at 5:30 pm and end at 10 pm. We're looking forward to sharing SO MUCH great artwork with you!

RALA, 323 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-7888, http://shoprala.blogspot.com/

Paulk + Co. presents: Not From Here, an out of this world First Friday event featuring the mixed media work of artist Zach Searcy.

Special Guest Artists:
Mallory Bertrand Photography + Sarah Brobst Designs
Black Atticus
Carlton Starr
Anjana Love Dixon
Shaman Hattaway
The Boys+Girls Club of Vestal

100% of proceeds from the sales of the Boys+Girls Club created art will benefit their
Outdoor Learning Center + Art Education Programs.

PAULK + CO: 510 Williams Street, Knoxville, TN 37917, 865.335.3334.

HoLa Hora Latina, the Hispanic organization that promotes unity and communication between Latinos and the larger community, will host a very special exhibit of works of art that represent one Hispanic artist’s set of ideologies derived from a combination of spiritual symbolism. This exhibit will be featured during May with an artist reception open to the public on May 2nd, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Emporium on North Gay Street.

The artist, Adriana Caloca, has exhibited locally at the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Ewing Gallery, and the Two Tone Gallery in Murfreesboro. She is the recipient of several awards and special recognitions for her work. Born to first generation Mexican immigrants, Caloca has been strongly influenced by her heritage and frequent trips back to Mexico. This special exhibit at Casa Hola in the Emporium reflects the vibrant nature of Mexican culture as well as the reverence for religion and spirituality.

Casa Hola is located in the Emporium building, 100 South Gay Street, suite 109. The show, entitled “Bestias Celestes,” will be on display throughout the month of May. The opening reception on May 2nd is open to the public without charge and refreshments will be available.

HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 109, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holaknoxville.org, www.holafestival.org

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new group exhibition featuring seven regional artists opening Friday, May 2, at 5:00 PM in the Balcony of the Emporium Center: Melanie Fetterolf, Jake Livesay, Inna Nasonova, Jane Nickels, Norm Plate, Olga Rader and Dennis Sabo.
The group exhibition will be displayed in the Balcony at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, from May 2-31, 2014. An opening reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on May 2 from 5:00-9:00 PM with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Please note, the Emporium will be closed on Monday, May 26, for the holiday. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit our Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

May First Friday at Bliss Home
Bliss Home 29 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902
Friday, May 2, 2014 through the end of the month.

Bliss Home is pleased to present Knoxville artist, Ocean Starr Cline, for May's First Friday. Bliss Home, located at 29 Market Square, will host an opening reception on Friday, May 2nd from 6pm to 9pm. Complimentary Steamboat Sandwiches will be provided and Starr's art will be featured for the month of May.