Calendar of Events

Marble Springs State Historic Site is proud to present the 4th season of ‘Shopping at the Farm’ – the Marble Springs Farmer’s Market for our South Knoxville community. The market will be held Thursdays, beginning on May 15 & continuing weekly through September. All vendors will be selling fresh, locally-produced products.

Marble Springs: 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Grand prize winner on Season 3 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. In 2007, he went on to become a series regular judge on Season 5 of the show. He has been seen in movies like Scary Movie 4, Bringing Down The House and The Girl Next Door. He's been featured on Angel, Grounded for Life and Profiler. He is currently a regular field correspondent on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the host of Speed Channel’s new 101 Cars You Must Drive.

Ticket prices: $8 for general admission, $10 for preferred seats online! All tickets via phone or at the door are $2 more per ticket! All tickets go up $2 on the day of the show. Side Splitters Comedy Club - West Knoxville, 9246 Parkwest Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37923. 865.934.LAFF (5233) www.SideSplittersComedy.com

2013-2014 Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Season
The KSO’s 2013-2014 season ending concerts will open with Beethoven’s Fidelio Overture. The Orchestra will be joined by guest pianist Spencer Myer in a return engagement performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Gold Medalist of the 2008 New Orleans International Piano Competition, Spencer Myer returns from playing solo recitals and chamber music collaborations throughout the United States. He will also play this season with New York City’s Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, California’s North State Symphony and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. The program concludes with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10.

At the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Thursday, May 15, at 11:00AM, Oakwood School, 232 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knox Heritage announces its list of the most endangered properties and places within Knox County. This is a free event and is open to the public.

Knox Heritage: 865-523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org

The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum invites you to attend the third Great Gardens Party at Historic Middlebrook Plantation.

Beer, burgers and botanicals - $75 per person, $250 peony partner tickets. Peony Partners receive two tickets to the party, a collector Peony, and recognition at the event. Call Dana for reservations.

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

The Knoxville Community Band will play on Market Square.

GO! Contemporary Dance Works audition May 15

Audition for contemporary dance company. Must be experienced in ballet and modern dance.
Level V and VI 5:00-6:30PM
Intermediate to professional 6:45-8:30PM

1234 Rocky Hill Road, Knoxville, 37919 phone 865-539-2475 for more information.
www.gocontemporarydance.com

AVA will host a screening of the 2014 Reel Stories Project in the first floor auditorium of the Downtown Chattanooga Public Library on May 15 at 6pm

.AVA’s Reel Stories Documentary Program is a 18-week after-school residency program designed for high school students to learn critical filmmaking skills as they interview, record, write and digitally edit an original documentary that addresses social or community issues.
This year’s project was held at Red Bank High School and the student’s documentary entitled, JROTC: An Inside Look, focuses on the school’s JROTC program and it’s impact on student life.

For more information on how to become involved in this project, contact AVA’s Education and Exhibitions Director, Lauren Goforth, at lgoforth@avarts.org, or 423.265.4282 ext.105.

DENSO Art Gallery

"...My inspiration comes from personal relationships, the wonders of nature, and marvelous sculptures from around the world. I admire the entire spectrum of art from the old masters to contemporary artists, as well as many fine ethnic expressions. Since the late 1990s, I have instructed art classes on ocean cruises, traveling to scores of countries and all continents. Experiencing the art treasures of many lands and cultures gives me fresh ideas and renewed motivation for sculpting. Picasso declared, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” In that spirit, I wish to create sculptural objects of beauty that bring joy and tranquility to the viewer."

Artist Reception opening day of exhibit, May, 12, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Exhibit will be open 10am to 6pm, Monday through Friday.
This is a FREE EVENT!

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Info: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

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/