Calendar of Events

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition by the Townsend Artisan Guild (TAG) entitled “Destination Townsend”, featuring original paintings, photographs, mixed media, sculptures, and more by nearly fifteen local artists. The exhibition will be displayed in the main gallery of the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from June 6-28, 2014. A public reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on Friday, June 6, from 5:00-9:00 PM with complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by Qdoba and music by Pistol Creek Catch of the Day from 6:00-8:00 PM. The First Friday reception also features a flamenco dance performance by Pasión Flamenco from 6:00-6:45 PM and a Jazz Jam Session hosted by Vance Thompson and Friends from 7:00-9:00 PM, both in the Black Box Theatre.

The Townsend Artisan Guild, founded in 2007, brings together working fine artists and fine crafts persons from East Tennessee to promote education, exploration, awareness, and development of arts. Through its 60 members, the group strives to promote community interest in and appreciation of the arts through participation in events, demonstrations, classes, and workshops. In April, the Guild presented the fifth annual Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival in Townsend. The Guild also provides opportunities for learning through a network of committed artisans, self-promotion through art exhibits and community activities, and meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Membership is open to actively working professionals, aspiring artists, and those sponsoring the Arts who are interested in working with other artisans to build a strong and supportive fine arts and fine crafts community. More information is available by visiting www.townsendartisanguild.org.

Artists featured in the exhibition include:
+ Deborah Adams (Fiber Art)
+ Lois Alexander (Pastels)
+ Evelyn Bryant (Sculpture)
+ Susan Cooper (Photography)
+ Rex Gullufsen (Photography)
+ Annamaria Gundlach (Clay Sculpture)
+ Ken LaValley (Photography)
+ Kathleen Marquardt (Fiber Art Clothing)
+ Gary Millar (Photography)
+ M.J. Montgomery (Watercolors)
+ Peter Mueller (Mixed Media)
+ Betty Polk (wood carving)
+ Suzanna Terrill (Encaustics)
+ Vicky Walker (Crocheted Fiber Arts)
+ Sharon Webb (Photography)

“Destination Townsend” will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit the Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

Hector Saldivar was born and raised in Mexico City. He has lived near Knoxville for 26 years. Hector is a piñatero, a piñata maker. Four years ago, he expanded his art to include painting, at the encouragement of his sister, Patricia. He has also worked with local art instructor Margo Hayes. His alebrijes--colorful sculptures that originated in Oaxaca, Mexico--break with tradition in that they are not made of wood, but papier mache and wire. His work has been featured at UT, Casa HoLa, and an art installation in Nashville, TN. He will be displaying eleven sculptures and three paintings in this installation.

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

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present a live stage adaptation of the Walt Disney Studios film Aladdin. The play will be performed June 6 through 22, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; Sundays at 3 PM. The play is performed by 21 talented young actors, from ages 9 to 16.

The play features much of the Oscar-winning music from the film, written by Alan Mencken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice, including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me.”

+ Ethan Turbyfill, a student at Alcoa Middle School, will play Aladdin.
+ Emma Lesniewski, a student at Seymour Middle School, will play Jasmine.
+ A. J. Tierney, a sophomore at West High, plays The Genie.
+ Four actors are making their KCT debuts: Betsey Blumberg, Emily Cyrus, Alex Lensgraf, Sequoia McCabe, and Joel Paultre.
+ The rest of the cast includes KCT veteran performers Michael Blevins, Ava Cavasos, Ryan Cross, Abigayle DeBusk, Max Harper, Maggie Keener, Wheeler Moon, Celeste Paultre, Yves Paultre, Boone Sommers, Julia Stark, Lydia Steimer, Derrick Washington, Jr., and Zoe White
+ Dennis E. Perkins, Director
+ Deanna Surber, Musical Director
+ Isabelle Hannah, Production Manager
+ Brooke Cunningham, providing the scenic design
+ Rose Bolton, designing and building the costumes
+ Phoebe Stark, Stage Manager

TICKET PRICES: $12. SPECIAL RATE: Any adult & Child entering together = $10 each
RESERVATIONS: by phone at (865) 208-3677, or online
NEW LOCATION: 109 E. Churchwell Avenue; corner of Central & Churchwell Avenues

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

The Tennessee Valley Players proudly present the popular musical “WEST SIDE STORY” based on a conception of Jerome Robbins; with book by Arthur Laurents; music by Leonard Bernstein; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; and choreography by Jerome Robbins. "West Side Story" is the tragic story of star-crossed lovers amidst gang warfare in the west side of 1950's New York City. The musical features such songs as: "Tonight," "I Feel Pretty," "Somewhere" and "Mambo," performed by a cast of over 30 multi-talented singers and actors. The show is presented “in the Round” at Carousel Theatre next to Clarence Brown Theatre on the UT Campus. Tennessee Valley Players is producing the show in collaboration with the University of Tennessee School of Music.

Tickets are $18 for adults and children 13 and older, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the box office starting 30 minutes prior to each show with cash, check, or credit card. Tickets may also be purchased on the Tennessee Valley Players’ website with a credit card. Festival seating.
Fridays: June 6, 13 and 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: June 7, 14 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays: June 8, 15 and 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Carousel Theatre, University of Tennessee, 1714 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN

Check out Tennessee Valley Players’ website at http://www.tennesseevalleyplayers.org or call (865) 201-5913. Supporters unable to attend the event may download a donation form via the TVP website or mail the donation directly to Tennessee Valley Players, P.O. Box 50603, Knoxville, TN 37950.

A celebration of film and music, the Knoxville Film & Music Festival (KFMF) features a 24-hour film competition, live musical performances, and World Premier screenings. Our Kick-Off Party is a FREE concert with 6 bands on Historic Market Square (Sat Jun 7 5 pm-10 pm)

Scruffy City Hall: 32 Market Square , Knoxville TN, (865) 524-2224.
KFMF: (865) 245-0242, info@knoxvillefilms.com, www.knoxvillefilms.com.

Two-person show from Seva & Subagh. An immersive alien invasion with art to sell.

A1LabArts @ the Center for Creative Minds, 23 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: www.a1labarts.org

Four Day Festival Featuring:
+ R. Carlos Nakai
Nine time Grammy awards nominee and Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame inductee

+ Randy McGinnis
Native American Music Award winner and Grammy nominee

+ Cody Blackbird
Youngest recipient for "Flutist of the Year" by the Native American Music Awards.

+ 33 performers
(including 12 new performers in 2014)
+ Exhibits
+ Native American Flute vendors
+ Food Vendors
+ Special workshops and presentations

Full Day Ticket, Per Day $20
(includes evening performance)

Evening Ticket Only, $15
($10 for GSMHC members)

Four Day Ticket, $65
(includes evening performances)

No member discounts are available for Full Day or Four Day Ticket. No chairs may be brought into the GSM Heritage Center. 650 chairs have been placed in the amphitheater for this event. Please plan to arrive early - we anticipate large crowds for this unique four day event.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 3/4 mile east of traffic light at the Highway 321 and 73 intersection towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, TN. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM. Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org

The Tennessee Valley Fair Summer Reading Program celebrates its 7th year in 2014. Hosted by Jasper, the Fair's rooster mascot and the 2013 Fairest of the Fair, Kristen Gallant, participating children will enjoy storytelling and interactive activities. Each child will also receive a free ticket to the 2014 Fair, September 5-14. All summer reading events are free and open to the public:

King Family Library
408 High St., Sevierville, TN 37862
Tuesday, June 3- 11:00 a.m.

Kodak Public Library
319 W Dumplin Valley Rd, Kodak, TN 37764
Tuesday, June 3 - 2:00 p.m.

Halls Public Library
4518 E. Emory Road, Knoxville, TN 37938
Wednesday, June 4 - 11:30 a.m.

Seymour Public Library
137 W. Macon Lane, Seymour, TN 37865
Wednesday, June 4 - 2:00 p.m.

Burlington Public Library
4614 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914
Wednesday, June 18 - 11:00 a.m.

Tennessee Valley Fair: 865-215-1471, www.tnvalleyfair.org

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

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

“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

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