Calendar of Events

Violin Festival
Workshops, lectures, master classes and performances, with special guest faculty and artist, Kevork Mardirossian, former Concertmaster of the Plovdiv Philharmonic, and Professor of Violin for Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music.
More information: www.music.utk.edu/violinfestival/
Friday-Sunday March 27-29, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall , Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
Violin Festival Concert
Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. The Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus.
*For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Guest faculty and artist, Kevork Mardirossian, former concertmaster of the Plovdiv Philharmonic, and professor of violin for Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, will present master classes and perform a recital with pianist and fellow faculty member, Lee Phillips. Mardirossian will also join the UT Violin Festival Orchestra for a solo performance, led by UT orchestra director, James Fellenbaum. Several violin workshops and activities will be led by some of the most experienced and knowledgeable violin pedagogues in the East Tennessee region. A grand gala closing concert will include performances by an all-violin orchestra, UTVF chamber ensemble, and the violin festival faculty. Click here for more information.

Friday-Sunday, March 27-29 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

Guest Artists Recital
Kevork Mardirossian, violin and Lee Phillips, piano
Saturday, March 28, at 8:00 p.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

Closing Gala Concert
UT Violin Festival Chamber Ensemble; UT Violin Festival All Violin Orchestra; James Fellenbaum, conductor; and Kevork Mardirossian, soloist
Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. The Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus.
*For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary Season!

by Barbara Lebow; Directed by Terry Silver-Alford
Lab Theatre

“…a tribute to the sustaining power of family and to man’s indomitability.” The New York Times

A powerful and deeply affecting portrait of a family in the aftermath of the Holocaust: two sisters, one a survivor of Nazi concentration camps, the other brought up as an American, meet in 1946 after a separation of almost 20 years.

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.

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

When Carpetbag describes itself as both a producing and presenting organization many people are confused. Perhaps you know that Carpetbag produces and tours original plays such as Between A Ballad and a Blues and Speed Killed My Cousin or Red Summer and Dark Cowgirls and Prairie Queens. But Carpetbag also brings you unique and important work by some of the best known voices in original theater , music and dance, from across the country and internationally through our presenting program.

This year, we continue to provide the Knoxville area with diverse and stunning performances by the top performers in their field. The world renowned Sandglass Theater from Vermont will share stories of people with late stage dementia and their caregivers, in their puppet theater piece D-Generation: An Exultation of Larks. Puppetry like you haven't seen before will take you into the world of late stage dementia and the creativity that is so key to helping people continue to communicate and share their stories. We will continue our international presenting with Cuban percussionist Yissy and her five piece jazz band, taking us to the new jazz sound emerging from Cuba today! In the fall, we will present Progress Theatre’s new play The Burnin’. We will also feature some of Knoxville's best emerging performers in our Salon series, designed to build patronage for young talent right here where we live.

Our presenting series provides unique performances, lectures and demonstrations, and high quality workshops for the Knoxville area. We serve youth, adults and underserved communities by providing these residency activities as free and low cost offerings.

D-Generation: An Exaltation of Larks is a full-length theater piece based on stories written collaboratively by groups of people with late-stage dementia. The work is performed by three puppeteers (the caregivers) and five puppets (the residents of a care-facility). Set to a compelling original score and striking animated video segments, D-Generation takes us into a world that is all too much a part of our lives.

D-Generation explores the rich creative potential and ability to communicate that exists in people with late-stage dementia. Their words, their images, and their creative imaginations, yield work that is poetic, humorous, and quite mysterious. From these stories, Sandglass Theater forms scenes of the inner life of the characters, and creates a piece that reflects both the stigma and the acceptance, the despair and the joy, that is equally present and possible, in both the person with dementia and in their caregivers and family members.

General Admission $20 and Seniors and Students $15 Group Rate Available for 10 or more. Tickets available TODAY at the Clayton Center for the Performing Arts.

Carpetbag Theatre at Fourth United Presbyterian Church, 1323 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-544-0447, www.carpetbagtheatre.org

March 26 & March 29
Haslam Family Flexible Theatre
The Carpetbag Theatre & The Clayton Center for the Arts Present
Sandglass Theatre's D-Generation: An Exaltation of Larks

D-Generation: An Exaltation of Larks is a full-length theater piece based on stories written collaboratively by groups of people with late-stage dementia. The work is performed by three puppeteers (the caregivers) and five puppets (the residents of a care-facility). Set to a compelling original score and striking animated video segments, D-Generation takes us into a world that is all too much a part of our lives.

D-Generation explores the rich creative potential and ability to communicate that exists in people with late-stage dementia. Their words, their images, and their creative imaginations, yield work that is poetic, humorous, and quite mysterious. From these stories, Sandglass Theater forms scenes of the inner life of the characters, and creates a piece that reflects both the stigma and the acceptance, the despair and the joy, that is equally present and possible, in both the person with dementia and in their caregivers and family members.

Tickets are $15 - $25

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

Magic is happening within the walls of Rose Center - again! Performances of Harriet Pohter the Musical Two: The Sequel to Harriet Pohter the Musical will begin on March 26-28th at 7PM and March 28-29th at 2PM.

It’s Harriet’s second year at the magical school, after having defeated the maniacal Ladymorte. But new terrors are rising within the walls of Hogtarts in the form of a very sassy snake who throws the most shade, a pink momma and her mini me, the inventor of toaster strudels with luscious hair, and a vindictive witch who will stop at nothing. So, join Harriet, Ron-Jon, Germany, and the rest of the gang as they prepare for another battle against the dark forces. Filled with your favorite Harry Potter characters and parody versions of your favorite songs from Lion King, Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog, Book of Mormon, Nightmare Before Christmas and more!

Cast members include: Rachel Bass, Josh Smith, Carson Grimes, Kirsten Caroler, Sarah Hopkins, Madison Adkins, Amelia Mooneyham, Elizabeth Weir, Luke Arnold, Pedro Reyes, Sophia Cardone, Jacob North, Peyton Light, Taylor Ferrell, Nikki Denise, Kasi Russell, Lindsey Talley, Tanna Purkey, Hannah Antrican, Luke Walker, Dean Griffey, Corey Scott, Britney Newman, Emily Harrison, Jay Landers, Lexi Light, Eve Winstead, Taryn May, Lauren Bible, Timothy Henn, Lexy Ratliff, Chelsea Schurig, Lauren Lawson, and Sarah Helms. With Nathan McGhee serving as the Director, Lauren Holt as Musical Director, and Nicole Lucas as Stage Manager.

Rose Center Council for the Arts: 442 W 2nd N St, Morristown, TN, (423) 581-4330

Westminster Presbyterian Church
6500 Northshore Drive
865-584-3957
www.wpcknox.org
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9 AM to 4PM

Marilyn Avery Turner creates colorful monoprints, many of which are
based on the ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures of Mexico. She has
been working with archetypal ideas and patterns for the past twenty years.

Coral Grace Turner exhibits her very contemporary and colorful
needlepoint pillows. The pillows all have pictograms as part of the
imagery, with emphasis on the hand. Some hands allude to a message, while others portray animal shadow puppets.

The Town of Farragut will sponsor the 2015 Farragut Primary Schools Art Show this winter at the Farragut Town Hall. Don't miss the opportunity to view the work of some of the community's most talented young artists from Concord Christian School, Farragut Primary and Intermediate Schools, Knoxville Christian School and St. John Newman Catholic School. A reception to honor the artists and their work will be held Monday, March 30.

Monday, March 23 - Friday, April 3 - During regular Town Hall hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reception: Monday, March 30 - 5 to 6 p.m.

Farragut Town Hall
11408 Municipal Center Drive (across from the Farragut Branch Post Office)

The art show and reception are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Lauren Cox, special events and program coordinator, at lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

The Town of Farragut Arts Council presents Jill Crociata as the featured artist for March and April. Located at the Farragut Town Hall, the exhibit highlights a variety of her fiber art.

A Quebec, Canada native, Crociata's forte is cottage and garden stitchery. She has an admiration for any house that appears loved and expresses that admiration through her art. Crociata is an active member of the Knoxville Chapter of The Embroiderers' Guild of America and the "Free the Stitches" free-style interest group. She participated in the "Open Art Show 2014: ALCHEMY - The Magic of Art and Flowers" - hosted by the Farragut Arts Council at the Town Hall - and was awarded first place in the Fiber Category for "Cottages."

Each month, the work of an artist or group of artists is featured in specially designed cases on the second floor of the rotunda in the Farragut Town Hall. For more information about this exhibit or to access a Featured Artist of the Month application, please contact Lauren Cox at lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057 or visit www.townoffarragut.org/artsandculture.

The Farragut Town Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive directly across from the Farragut Branch Post Office.

June 10-11 Peggy Whitted - Weaver
June 12-13 Andrea Wilson - Print Maker
June 19-20 John Dickens - Wood Carver
June 20 Kathy Seely - Beaded Jewelry
June 26-28 Marlo Gates - Broom Maker

July 8-9 Peggy Whitted - Weaving
July 10-11 Andrea Wilson - Print Maker
July 17-18 George McCullom - Basket Maker
July 25 Kathy Seely - Beaded Jewelry

August 7-9 Andrea Wilson-Print Making

They are all members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. They will be inside our store demonstrating their craft. They usually bring some of their products to sell as well. They usually are here between 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Arrowcraft Shop, 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-4604, www.southernhighlandguild.org/pages/guild-shops/arrowcraft.php or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arrowcraft/103152889888976

Every Saturday from 11:30-1:30 we offer Science Connections time to be enjoyed as a family, and included in admission! Each month we explore a different theme and a variety of hands-on, interactive activities!
MARCH--Forensic Science and Nano Days
APRIL--All About Bugs
MAY--The Milky Way
JUNE-- Solar Summer
Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, May 9, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:30pm

The Muse Knoxville: 865.594.1494, info@themuseknoxville.org, http://www.themuseknoxville.org/

Join us in the Planetarium for a live guided sky tour! See the night sky on the dome, and learn what astronomy hobbyists can hope to see from their own back yards. $2 per person. Tickets to this show can be purchased without museum admission, and is great for adults interested in basic astronomy.

Friday, March 13, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, March 20, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, March 27, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, April 3, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, April 10, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, April 17, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, April 24, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, May 1, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, May 8, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, May 15, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm
Friday, May 29, 2015 - 4:30pm to 5:00pm

The Muse Knoxville: 865.594.1494, info@themuseknoxville.org, http://www.themuseknoxville.org/