Calendar of Events

Saturday, May 31, 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
This event is hosted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission and Knox Heritage. The classroom training from 10:00AM to noon is free and open to the public. The hands on workshop from 1:00PM-4:00 will be limited to 16 participants and will cost $20. Reservations are required for both. For more information or to RSVP, please call the KH office or email hcook@knoxheritage.org.

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

Vegan/Vegetarian Potluck at 6:00 PM. Dancing and Chanting in the Dance Garden at 7:30 PM. Sangita Devi is a Kirtan group based in Asheville, North Carolina. Location: the Dance Garden (home of Diane Shenk and Kevin Meyer), 9708 Cortez Drive, Knoxville. All dances will be taught and no partner or experience are necessary. Suggested Donation: $10 - $20.

Circle Modern Dance: (865) 309.5309, www.circlemoderndance.com

This is a multi-genre workshop which will focus on the elements of what is considered "Southern" writing and how to incorporate elements of story-telling as well as Southern mythos and history into your work. This will be followed by a cooking demo that includes a number of traditional Southern dishes from various regions and a three course dinner of said dishes!

Novice and advanced cooks and writers welcome!

Sundress Academy for the Arts: 195 Tobby Hollow Ln, Knoxville, TN 37931, (865) 560-6106, safta@sundresspublications.com, http://www.sundresspublications.com/safta.

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre

Happy 2 Dance is Artistic Dance Unlimited's spring recitals showcasing their talented dancers and featuring the National Award Winning ADU Dance Company. Performances will include ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acrobatics, and hip hop.
Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804.
Info: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

May 29-June 14, 2015
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling

Theatre Knoxville Downtown
319 North Gay Street, KNoxville
865 544 1999 or email: info@theatreknoxville.com
www.theatreknoxville.com

From In Living Color, Tommy Davidson. Details TBA.

Side Splitters Comedy Club - West Knoxville, 9246 Parkwest Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37923. 865.934.LAFF (5233) www.SideSplittersComedy.com

Free AMSE admission available to active-duty military ID holder and five immediate family members. Active duty military include Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, active duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members. Must show active duty military ID for this admission. Blue Star museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums across America.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

Historic Homes of Knoxville Celebrate Statehood Day with Free Admission on May 24, May 31, and June 1. June 1, 2014 marks the 218th anniversary of Tennessee’s admission as the 16th state in the union. East Tennessee’s most important cultural heritage sites are partnering to celebrate Statehood Day on Saturdays, May 24 and May 31 as well as Sunday, June 1. The sites include places of historical significance in the exciting journey from the creation of our country to the founding of our state.

Crescent Bend House & Gardens (Saturday, May 24, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
One of the Southeast’s finest house museums and gardens. Built in 1834 by Drury Paine Armstrong, Crescent Bend was once a 900-acre working farm and so named for its prominent setting overlooking a majestic crescent bend in the Tennessee River just west of downtown Knoxville.
2728 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-637-3163, www.crescentbend.com

Ramsey House (Saturday, May 24, 12:00-2:00 PM)
Historic Ramsey House is the 1797 marble home of one of Knoxville’s founding fathers, Francis Alexander Ramsey. He was a surveyor, involved in the process of statehood for Tennessee, a court clerk, banker, donated land to the first church in Tennessee, co-founder and trustee of Blount College (now UT). His sons also made many contributions to law, medicine, education, transportation, politics and more. 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

Marble Springs (Saturday, May 24, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday, May 25, 12:00-5:00 PM)
Home of John Sevier (1745-1815), Tennessee’s first governor and Revolutionary War hero. Marble Springs State Historic Site will commemorate this occasion with a weekend of Living History. Walk amongst Living History interpreters in 18th Century clothing portraying life on the frontier, encampments, and more. Children’s activities include falling into a militia drill and playing with period toys. Blacksmithing, weaving, and open hearth cooking will be demonstrated all weekend. Food will be available for purchase. Donations are appreciated.
1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Westwood (Saturday, May 24, 1:00-4:00 PM)
Built as a “wedding promise” in 1890 by John Edwin Lutz and his wife, Ann Adelia Armstrong Lutz, on property owned by her grandfather, Drury P. Armstrong. The highlight and most significant component of Westwood is the studio which was designed by Ann Adelia Armstrong Lutz, an accomplished artist. Today Historic Westwood is home to Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance. Parking available at Laurel Church of Christ.
425 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-523-8008, www.historicwestwood.org

Blount Mansion (Saturday, May 31, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Construction on Blount Mansion began in 1792. The restored mansion was open for tours in 1930, making it the oldest museum in Knox County. Commemorate the creation of the state of Tennessee and celebrate the pioneers who settled and transformed the southwest territory into the vibrant state of Tennessee.
200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-2375, www.blountmansion.org

James White’s Fort (Saturday, May 31, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Built in 1786, James White’s Fort was home to the founder of Knoxville. More than 10,000 visitors tour the Fort each year and experience the frontier lifestyle through hands-on interpretations. Celebrate at James White’s Fort and learn about Knoxville's first settlers. Donations will be gladly accepted.
205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitefort.org

Mabry-Hazen House (Saturday, May 31, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Mabry-Hazen House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located atop Mabry's Hill in Knoxville, Tennessee. Built in 1858 and housing three generations of the same family from 1858-1987, the Mabry-Hazen House served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. This stately, elegant home of the Victorian and Civil War periods showcases one of the largest original family collection in America. Containing original artifacts including china, silver, crystal, and antique furnishings, this home is a rare view into the past. The Civil War, a gunfight on Gay Street in 1882, and a Breach of Promise lawsuit in the early 1930's are only a few stories that bring life and color to those who visit the museum.
1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915. Information: 865-522-8661, www.mabryhazen.com

In addition to the Historic Homes of Knoxville, Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and Crockett Tavern Museum will also host Statehood Day events.

Crockett Tavern Museum (Saturday, May 31, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
The Museum was built on the site of the boyhood home of Davy Crockett. It is a reconstruction of the 1790's John Crockett Tavern.
2002 Morningside Drive, Morristown, TN 37814. Information: 423-587-9900, www.crocketttavernmuseum.org

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum (Sunday, June 1, 12:00-5:00 PM)
The mission of the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum (Vonore), a property of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is to promote the understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of the Cherokee Indians in Eastern Tennessee, particularly the life and contributions of Sequoyah. The Museum will collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit objects and data that support this mission. Free admission; blacksmith shop will be open. Genealogy workshops and storytelling in the afternoon.
576 HWY 360, Vonore, TN 37885. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM, Sunday, 12-5PM. Information: 423-884-6246, www.sequoyahmuseum.org

The Historic House Museums of Knoxville is a partnership that shares resources from each historic site in presenting the history, culture, and heritage of Knoxville and East Tennessee: www.hhknoxville.org

June 1, 2014 marks the 218th anniversary of Tennessee’s admission as the 16th state in the union. East Tennessee’s most important cultural heritage sites are partnering to celebrate Statehood Day on Saturdays, May 24 and May 31 as well as Sunday, June 1. For more information, visit www.hhknoxville.org. Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike.

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

“Sordid Lives” by Del Shores opens at Theatre Knoxville Downtown
A black comedy about white trash! The author of Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got the Will?) brings you a comedy that was nominated for over thirty awards during its long run in Los Angeles.
When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover's wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas.
"[This play by] the master of Texas Comedy...is maybe funnier than Daddy's Dyin'. His colorful eccentrics are dead on, teetering on a Bowie knife's edge between the hilarious improbable and the achingly real."
— The Los Angeles Times
For Mature Audiences Only.

Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday performances and $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday performances. If available, tickets will be sold at the door.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown has open seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to pick up your tickets and claim your seats. TKD reserves the right to seat walk-in patrons during the final 15 minutes prior to show time.

Tickets: 865-523-7521; www.KnoxTIX.com. Information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com

Saturdays at 7:00 PM.

MAY
17 - MT. SHADOWS ST. BAND - Hammer & Mtn. Dulci. Guitar, more
24 - MICHAEL SHULL - Mtn. Dulcimer, BanJammer & More (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
31 - BILL TAYLOR - Mountain Dulcimer (SAT.WORKSHOPS)

JUNE
7 - STEVE & RUTH SMITH - Hammer Dulcimer, Banjo & Guitar (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
14 - STEVE EULBERG - Hammer & Mtn.DULC., Clem-Bro (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
21 - LARRY CONGER - Mtn. Dulcimer, Vocal & BanJammer (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
28 - ERIN & AMBER ROGERS - Mountain Dulcimer , Fiddle & more (SAT.WORKSHOPS)

JULY
5 - NATHANIEL SAMSEL - Mountain Dulcimer, BanJammer (contact Nathaniel)
12 - AGENE PARSONS - Hammer Dulcimer (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
19 - MARY COX - Mtn.Dulcimer Banjo (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
26 - JIM & CHERI MILLER - Hammer Dulcimer, Guitar & More (SAT.WORKSHOPS)

AUG.
2 - JOE COLLINS - Mountain Dulcimer (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
9 - DON PEDI - Mountain Dulcimer (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
16 - HUNTER WALKER - Mtn. Dulcimer, BanJammer (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
23 - BING FUTCH - Mountain Dulcimer & Flute (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
30 - AARON O'ROURKE - Mtn. Dulcimer, BanJammer & More (SAT.WORKSHOPS)

SEPT.
6 - STEVE SEIFERT - Mountain Dulcimer & BanJammer (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
13 - GUY & SHARRIE GEORGE - Hammer Dulcimer, Guitar & More (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
20 - KENDRA WARD & BOB BENCE - Hammer Dulcimer & Guitar (SAT.WORKSHOPS)
27 - OLD TIMERS DAY - FESTIVAL WE WILL BE THERE

Please call and register for Workshops - Limited space
7645 East Lamar Alexander Parkway behind “Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop”
Information: 865-448-6647 or www.ClemmerDulcimer.com

Hall & Rogers Gallery
Docent walk-through at 11:30 AM on May 16

This display features three monumental canvases by Leonardo Silaghi that were recently acquired by the KMA. Silaghi (born 1987) is a Romanian painter whose abstractions powerfully express the chaotic transition of his homeland from a decaying Communist nation to a contemporary urban society still taking shape. Often using black and white photographs of abandoned Cold War machinery as starting points, the artist launches into large, forcefully executed paintings populated by conveyor belts, vehicles, ductwork, and other industrial debris.

Leonardo Silaghi is a graduate of the University of Art and Design in Cluj, Romania. Since 2009, he has been featured with solo exhibitions at the Laika Gallery in Cluj, Marc Straus Gallery in New York, and the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art in Peekskill, where he was artist in residence in 2010. Recently his works were shown at the exhibition "After the Fall" at the HVCCA in Peeksville and the Knoxville Museum of Art. Through a generous gift of New York collectors Marc and Livia Straus in 2013, and a purchase, the KMA is fortunate to be among the first American museums to have acquired a group of Silaghi’s works.

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