Calendar of Events

This group of incredibly talented musicians is devoted to performing the music of the late musician and composer Frank Zappa. Dweezil Zappa, his oldest son, leads the tribute act and carries on the Zappa legacy for fans and newcomers alike.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com

Knox County Public Library's Books Sandwiched In Series: Attorney Wanda Sobieski
Join Knoxville Attorney Wanda Sobieski for a discussion of A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power by President Jimmy Carter. The ‘most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge’ is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls caused by ‘false interpretations’ of religious texts and the growing tolerance for violence, concludes President Jimmy Carter in his most recent book.

Wednesday, April 15, noon - 1:00 pm

In the East Tennessee History Center auditorium, 601 S. Gay Street. For more information, call Emily Ellis at 865-215-8754 or email eellis@knoxlib.org.

North Carolina band Time Sawyer plays folk-rock with a punch of twang. Poet and Tusculum College professor Clay Matthews reads from his acclaimed book, "Pretty, Rooster."

WDVX's Tennessee Shines Radio Show is performed for a live audience every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Boyd's Jig & Reel musical pub in Knoxville's historic Old City. Hosted by Paige Travis, the show features local, regional and national touring acts, plus poets and authors from the region. The show is broadcast live on WDVX FM and WDVX.com. Admission is $10 at the door, available beginning at 6 p.m. Support for Tennessee Shines comes from Visit Knoxville, Sugarlands Distilling Company, The Tomato Head, Crowne Plaza Knoxville, and Blackhorse Brewery.

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

This week’s high tea will feature guest speaker, Wendi Prescott. She will discuss Tea Time Traditions and talk about the fascinating history of tea. (Find out why tea drinkers extend their pinky!) She will also offer tips on how to brew the perfect pot of tea!

Come and enjoy the elegant pleasure of partaking in a formal High Tea and take the tour of the house museum and gardens were 25,000 tulips will be in bloom. Special entertainment will also be provided during tea time, please see below for dates and programs. Cost is $22.00 per adult & $15.00 per child. Price also includes the cost of admission to tour the house museum and gardens. For times and to make tea reservations please call Crescent Bend at 865-637-3163. (For groups of 30 or more, additional dates and tea times can be arranged at any time of the year.)

Crescent Bend House & Gardens, 2728 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-637-3163, www.crescentbend.com

What: The Town of Farragut and Farragut Arts Council will sponsor the 2015 Farragut Middle School Art Show in April at the Farragut Town Hall. Don't miss this opportunity to marvel at the work of some of Farragut's most talented young artists. A reception to honor the artists and their work will take place on Tuesday, April 14.

When: Monday, April 13 - Friday, April 24 - During regular Town Hall hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reception: Tuesday, April 14 - 4:30 to 6 p.m.

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

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

COLOR STUDY WORKSHOP with Sam Hill

Sam considers the understanding of color relationships to be one of the most valuable tools for any visual artist. In this workshop you will learn how to easily create the colors you want and how to keep from ending up with mud. Our focus is palette development for effect, warm and cool color relationships, and putting it all together with fun painting exercises. The focus will be on watercolor.

April 13, 14, 20 & 21
9:00 - 12:00 on April 13, 14 & 20
12:30 - 4:00 on April 21
$75/Members, $95/Non-Members
Class size limited to 14 students.
Ask for supply list when registering.

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

Kevin Varney, David Harman, Tamra Hunt, and James Boychuk-Hunter

Reception: Friday, April 10, 6-9PM in the Ewing Gallery

In partial fulfillment of their graduation requirements, students pursuing the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree are required to mount a solo exhibition of work, and to defend their work during an oral examination in front of a faculty committee. Due to the number of graduate students enrolled in the UT School of Art, these exhibitions generally take the form of small groups of students presenting concurrent solo exhibitions in the gallery space.

The Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Art and Architecture Building, Knoxville, TN 37996
http://www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu/

Youth Theatre Workshop, in coordination with Athens Community Theatre, presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised) in the Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater at The Arts Center in Athens, TN. Directed by Kendra Johnson, with musical direction by Mike Dannel, accompaniment by Brittany Duggan, and choreography by Tyler Peaden. ACT’s Youth Theatre Workshop spring musical is a light-hearted romp through an average day in the life of Charlie Brown. Made of little vignettes – from Valentine’s Day to baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair – the show follows Charlie and his gang of human and non-human friends from a bright uncertain morning to a hopeful starlit evening. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised) is based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schultz, with book and music by Clark Gesner, this production has additional dialogue by Michael Mayer and additional lyrics by Andrew Lippa.

Performances are April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 PM and March 12 and 19 at 2:00 PM. Tickets for all performances are $15 for adults, $8 for students.

Athens Area Council for the Arts: 320 North White Street, Athens, TN, 37303. Info: 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org

Experience the Dogwood Trails the lean, green way – take a walk, run, or bike ride and observe nature’s wonders up close. A founding tradition of Dogwood Arts, the nationally-recognized Dogwood Trails are a must-see!

Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com

Many people consider Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy​ to be one of the world's greatest novels. Published in 1877 against the backdrop of Russian high society and its frequent hypocrisy, Tolstoy explores themes of love, selfishness, family, and how to lead the best possible life.

Often masterpieces such as Anna Karenina can be intimidating. Knox County Public Library is pleased to partner with the University of Tennessee's Department of Modern Languages to present Tuesdays with Tolstoy throughout April to encourage readers to try Tolstoy's classic story of passion. Everyone is invited to read along and join the discussion.

UTK Russian literature student, Erika Knowles, under the guidance of her major professor, Dr. Stephen Blackwell, will facilitate a four-part study of Anna Karenina at Lawson McGhee Library from 6:00-7:30 p.m. starting on Tuesday, April 7 and continuing on April 14, 21, and 28. Each week, participants will read a section of the book, which they will discuss at the Library. Registration is encouraged at http://www.knoxlib.org/Tolstoy.

Tuesdays with Tolstoy is held in conjunction with the UTK's Leo Tolstoy Festival, which takes place April 23-25 . More information is available at http://mfll.utk.edu/tolstoy/. Dr. Blackwell began the Leo Tolstoy Festival as part of a bigger series called the Great Author Festival.

Many copies of Anna Karenina are available for check out at the Knox County Public Library.
Knox County Public Library: 500 West Church Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-215-8750, www.knoxlib.org

April 04, 2015 IJAMS BIRDING SERIES: Birding & Breakfast
April 04, 2015 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
April 04, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
April 04, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Nature Center
April 04, 2015 URBAN WILDERNESS: Hike the South Loop
April 04, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
April 05, 2015 VISITOR CENTER CLOSED
April 11, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
April 11, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Nature Center
April 11, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
April 11, 2015 SPECIAL EVENT: 26th annual River Rescue
April 18, 2015 PUBLIC PROGRAM: Wagging Walk
April 18, 2015 SPECIAL EVENT: Spring Plant Festival
April 18, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
April 18, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Nature Center
April 18, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
April 25, 2015 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
April 25, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
April 25, 2015 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Nature Center
April 25, 2015 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

Where: Downtown Knoxville and McGhee Tyson Airport
When: April 4, 2014-March 20, 2015
How Much: Free

Art comes in all shapes and sizes. We invite you to experience some of the larger variety with Art in Public Places, an annual event featuring large-scale outdoor sculptures in Knoxville’s downtown public spaces and also at McGhee Tyson Airport. These larger scale pieces are thought provoking and awe-inspiring.

By displaying these works outdoors, we celebrate not only the art of sculpture but Knoxville’s natural beauty during this year-round outdoor exhibition.

The exhibition presently on view, an interesting and inspirational collection of works by sculptors from across the nation, was selected and awarded by noted sculptor Kenneth M. Thompson. Kenneth holds a Master of Liberal Studies in Sculpture from the University of Toledo and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Siena Heights College, in Adrian, MI. While many of his sculptures are in Ohio and Michigan, Thompson’s work can be seen in other states. He has done 41 pieces of public sculpture across the country. Ken has been making sculpture for over thirty years out of his car-dealership-turned-studio in Blissfield, Michigan. From this facility he operates Flatlanders Sculpture Supply and Art Galleries as well as Midwest Sculpture Initiative, which provides exhibitions that feature outdoor sculpture. Fourteen shows are planned for next year, he says. He also serves or has served on numerous arts-oriented boards.

The Art in Public Places Knoxville program, the 2015-2016 year being its 9th is a featured presentation of Dogwood Arts in partnership with the City of Knoxville Public Art Committee. The 2014-2015 Art in Public Places Knoxville Co-Chairs are Bart Watkins and Jason Brown.

To purchase a sculpture, please call [865] 637.4561.

Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com