Calendar of Events

Recent works by architectural painter Dede Christopher of Maryville, and pen and pipe maker Ron Smith of Dandridge will be on display during the month of February at the Art Market Gallery. An opening reception for these featured artists will be held during Downtown Knoxville’s monthly First Friday Art Walk beginning at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6, with complimentary refreshments and jazz/funk music performed by Alix DeAngelis.

Encouraged to paint and draw since early childhood by her artist mother, Dede Christopher has always been attracted to architecture, and in her artwork she strives to capture the beauty of a place or setting and how buildings interact with each other. “I decided to pursue architectural illustration as a career, believing it would lead me to a more artistic life and a more fulfilling occupation,” she says. With a BA and graduate degree in architectural design she has had her own architectural illustration business since 1989 and has been drawing and painting for clients and her own inspiration nearly every day since then. Recently, Christopher has devoted time to plein air and studio art, focusing on the beauty, light and detail in a particular setting or place, at different times of the day, year, and season.

Ron Smith never had formal art training in college and graduate school. Following retirement, however, he took classes at Walters State Community College. During a sculpture course he discovered an affinity for power tools and generating sawdust which, combined with his lifelong enjoyment of writing and pipe smoking, led him to further instruction at Woodcrafters in Knoxville and to renowned American pipe maker Tim West in Columbus, OH. The result: Smith’s pens that take a mostly traditional form, but with distinctive materials, colors, shaping and weight; while his pipes, created from ebauchon briar, are mostly free-form rather than classic shapes. “Pens and pipes are functional art,” Smith explains, “and to succeed, they require not only an appeal to the eye, but a comfort and feel to the hand.”

Owned and operated by 62 professional regional artists, the Art Market Gallery, at 422 South Gay St., is a few doors from Mast General Store and next to Downtown Grill & Brewery. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday. The gallery is wheelchair accessible, and parking in the abutting garage and on the street is free on weekends and after 6 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 865-525-5265, or visit artmarketgallery.net, or facebook.com/Art.Market.Gallery.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present its National Juried Exhibition of 2015, a new exhibition featuring selected works from 31 artists in the Southeast region. The National Juried Exhibition was developed in 2006 to provide a forum for local artists to compete on a national scale and display their highest quality work. The exhibition encompasses all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists working in a variety of media such as photography, watercolor, oil, fiber, marble, ceramic, lithographs, and more and will be displayed in the Balcony gallery of the Emporium Center from February 6-28, 2015. Most of the works are for sale. A public reception will take place on Friday, February 6, from 5:00-9:00 PM with a brief awards ceremony at 6:00 PM in which over $1,000 in cash awards will be announced. The First Friday reception also features music by Cricket & Snail in the gallery; a flamenco dance performance by Pasión Flamenco from 6:00-6:30 PM in the Black Box Theatre; and a Jazz Jam Session hosted by Vance Thompson and Friends from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Black Box Theatre. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be available and chocolate fondue will be provided by the Melting Pot of Knoxville.

Stefanie Gerber Darr served as juror for the exhibition. “One of the greatest joys of being a curator/juror is the glimpses I receive into the minds of others through the works they put forth to the world,” says Gerber Darr. “Whether commenting upon our culture through ink on paper or capturing a fraction of a second in time in a photograph, artists illustrate a multitude of possibilities, remind us of ideas, and at times offer understanding of a situation through a new lens.”

The following artists’ works will be shown:

+ Ann Harwell of Wendell, NC
+ Catherine Haverkamp of Andersonville, TN
+ Brandon Douglas of Clinton, TN
+ Art Brown of Kingsport, TN
+ T.P. Dunn of Kingston, TN
+ Melinda Adams, Nicholas Bell, Jennifer Brickey, Bill Cook, Jr., Raluca Iancu, Roy McCullough, Clay Pardue, Norm Plate, Shawn Poynter, Chris S. Rohwer, Denise Stewart-Sanabria, Daniel Taylor, Marilyn Avery Turner, and Steve Zigler of Knoxville, TN
+ Susan B. Miller of Lenoir City, TN
+ Loretta Lee Edge and Dennis Sabo of Loudon, TN
+ Tatiana Potts and Brian Reid of Maryville, TN
+ Bill Long of Morristown, TN
+ Audry Deal-McEver of Nashville, TN
+ Danielle Winger of Piney Flats, TN
+ Cheryl L. Tarrant of Powell, TN
+ Lisa D. Line of Sevierville, TN
+ Chris Turnier of Talbott, TN
+ Tyson Smith of Townsend, TN

A gallery of images may be viewed at www.knoxalliance.com/album/juried_2015.html. The National Juried Exhibition of 2015 is on display February 6-28, 2015 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Additional special hours are posted at www.theemporiumcenter.com/visit.html. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit the Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

The Arts & Culture Alliance proudly presents the 2nd Annual “HandMade Here: A Tennessee Craft Chapter Exhibition,” featuring original works of basketry, clay, fiber, glass, wood, metals, leather, handmade paper, mixed media, fiber, printmaking, photography, and more by artists 18 years or older who are current residents of Tennessee. Craft artists from the East, Southeast & Northeast Tennessee Craft Chapters submitted their work for the exhibition. The purpose of the exhibition is to help promote inter-chapter activity and membership involvement and to strengthen Tennessee Craft’s presence in East Tennessee. Tennessee Craft celebrates their 50th anniversary in 2015, and this exhibition will launch Tennessee Craft into a year of celebrating handmade Tennessee Crafts. Frank Martin, Professor at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville School of Art, will jury the exhibition.

Works will be displayed in the main gallery of the Emporium Center from February 6-28, 2015. Most of the works will be for sale. A public reception will take place on Friday, February 6, from 5:00-9:00 PM. The First Friday reception also features music by Cricket & Snail in the gallery; a flamenco dance performance by Pasión Flamenco from 6:00-6:30 PM in the Black Box Theatre; and a Jazz Jam Session hosted by Vance Thompson and Friends from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Black Box Theatre. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be available and chocolate fondue will be provided by the Melting Pot of Knoxville.

Tennessee Craft champions the local fine craft movement by supporting growth and creative expression for all artists, building a platform for high-quality craftsmanship, and reinforcing the importance of fine craft for the entire community. Since 1965, they have preserved and advanced the rich history and tradition of Tennessee craft. While headquartered in Nashville, they strive to impact craft communities throughout Tennessee. The Tennessee Craft East Chapter welcomes artists from the following counties to participate in meetings and events: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier and Union. The Tennessee Craft Southeast Chapter is active and engaged. The SE chapter offers its members year-round opportunities to show, sell, and market their work. Chapter welcomes artists from Wayne, Perry, Hickman, Lewis, Lawrence, Giles, Maury, Marshall, Lincoln, Moore, Bedford, Franklin, Coffee, Marion, Grundy, Hamilton, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, McMinn and Polk counties. The Tennessee Craft Northeast Chapter serves a variety of artists in the Tri-Cities area through innovative events allowing its members to show their work to members of the community and collectors. For more information on Tennessee Craft and its chapters, visit www.tennesseecrafts.org.

Many thanks to Jerry’s Artarama for their continued support of Tennessee Craft through gift certificates. Webbco Graphics donated the printing of the posters.

“HandMade Here: A Tennessee Craft Chapter Exhibition” is on display February 6-28, 2015 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Additional special hours are posted at www.theemporiumcenter.com/visit.html. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit the Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

The pop culture phenomenon of FLASHDANCE is now live on stage. With electrifying dance at its core, FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream. FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL features a score that includes the biggest hit songs from the movie, in addition to 16 brand new songs written for the musical with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics by Robert Cary and Roth. FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL features a book by Tom Hedley (co-writer of the original screenplay), and Robert Cary with direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis).

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com

Details TBA.

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

The Lambert Recital Hall Performance Series

Known as Alaska's Fiddling Poset, Ken Waldman has drawn on his 25 years in Alaska to produce poems, stories, and fiddle tunes that combine into a performance uniquely his. Nine CDs mix Appalachian-style string-band music with original poetry. Eight books include six poetry collections, a memoir, and a children's book. Since 1995 he's toured full-time, performing at the nation's leading festivals and clubs.

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

Since 1993, and years before the resurgence of downtown, Alive After Five has been attracting people to Knoxville from the Knox County periphery and surrounding counties to enjoy live music, food, spirits, and art in the casually elegant atmosphere of the Knoxville Museum of Art. The early Friday evening program has been a great way to wind down from the work week or to start the weekend or both. Mostly showcasing the rich treasure trove of local and regional musical talent, Alive After Five has also presented acts from New Orleans, Boston, Dallas, Canada, Peru, France, Japan, Australia, and more. Food is available from a variety of area restaurants or caterers, and there are two cash bars.

February 6 – Aftah Party

$10 General Admission · $5 with Membership or student ID · Free for ages 17 and under.

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

Angaleena Presley on First Friday Live
Friday, February 6 at 7pm
At the Knoxville Visitor Center
Celebrate your February First Friday with WDVX! Host Nelson Gullett sets the stage by inviting the best Americana acts to perform, chat, and get comfortable. On Friday, February 6, Nashville singer-songwriter and member of the platinum-selling country group Pistol Annies Angaleena Presley performs songs from her acclaimed new album "American Middle Class" on the Knoxville Visitor Center stage for First Friday Live. Tune in online, on the air, or in person at 7 pm!

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com

Paulk+Co is pleased to announce “Dirty Laundry,” the photography of Diane Corey. This exhibition will be held at Paulk+Co on Friday, Feb. 6th from 6PM-10PM. Diane Corey is well known for her leather work and participation in the Knoxville Fashion Week, The Foothills Craft Guild and Paulk+Co's Annual Steampunk Carnivale productions. The “Dirty Laundry” collection is Corey’s first leap into photography, and features a collection of photographs that are raw, emotional, sensual, and entirely unstaged.

In addition to Corey’s debut exhibition, this exciting event will also host an assortment of other groups, including KnoxKnowHow, BreastStrokes Knoxville, and Sundress Academy for the Arts. KnoxKnowHow is known in the Knoxville area for empowering youths through the creation and appreciation of art, and is planning to unveil a unique interactive project at the event. BreastStrokes Knoxville will also make an appearance, providing prints and 2015 calendars for purchase. All proceeds from their sales will go directly to women in the Knoxville area who are battling cancer.

Sundress Academy for the Arts will be at this exhibition throughout the evening to provide entertainment in the form of provocative pop up poetry! They also plan to bring an assortment of culinary delights, and libations will be served. Paulk+Co is pleased to work with each of these groups, and supports their wonderful causes! This exhibit will not be an event to miss!

Paulk+Co has free, covered parking available adjacent to the gallery, in the City Parking Lot. They encourage all interested parties to park there, join the fun, and check out the rest of First Friday without the hassle of Gay Street parking!

Pianist/vocalist Emily Mathis is one of the gems of the Knoxville music scene. A graduate of the UT Music program, Emily has been featured on several CDs including "Tenors in Satin," the Knoxville Jazz Session. Her group features William Boyd on saxophone and flute, Daniel Kimbro on bass and Martin Hodge on drums. The group will perform a mix of standard material and Emily's original compositions.

Located at 100 S. Gay Street.

Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: 865-573-3226, www.knoxjazz.org

OIL PAINTING for Beginners with Joan Burke

If you ever wanted to learn how to paint with oils but felt you didn’t know where to begin, this class is for you. Students will complete an oil painting in four weeks. No drawing knowledge is necessary. The students will discuss supplies needed to get started, learn basic colors and mixing, and learn placement of a subject on the canvas. The students will also learn basic care and maintenance of their painting supplies and equipment.
1st Class: Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26
2nd Class: Fridays, February 6, 13, 20 & 27
9:30 - 12:30 PM
$68/Members $88/Non-Members
Joan's home-based studio (address provided at registration)
A supply list will be provided when registering. Students who already have supplies should bring them, but those new to oil painting shouldn’t buy materials until after the first class. The class size is limited to five students.

The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade,TN 38558
931-707-7249, www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary Season!

by Athol Fugard; Directed by Kristine Thatcher
Carousel Theatre

“One of those plays that has lasting relevance and can survive any test of time…” The New York Post

A white South African teenager has grown up in the affectionate company of two black waiters employed in his mother’s Port Elizabeth tea room. When he learns his racist, alcoholic father is coming home from the hospital, an ensuring rage unwittingly triggers his inevitable passage into the culture of hatred fostered by apartheid.

This production contains strong language and content and is recommended for high school and up. To enhance the audience experience, the CBT will continue, and in some cases expand, several popular programs in 2014-2015. Open captioned productions also will continue in the new season, taking place on the first Sunday matinee of each show. Talk backs, which are informative discussions with the director and cast, will continue to take place following the second Sunday matinee of each show.

A Preview for “Master Harold”…and the boys is Thursday, February 5 followed by Opening Night Friday, February 6. The show runs through February 22. UT faculty/staff, senior citizens, military personnel, children and students receive discounts.

Clarence Brown Theatre / Carousel Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com. For tickets: 865-974-5161, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com