Calendar of Events

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary Season!

Book and Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht; Music by Kurt Weill; Directed by Calvin MacLean
Clarence Brown Theatre

“The greatest musical of all time.” Newsweek

With a haunting jazz score and biting lyrics, the “haves” clash with the “have-nots” in Brecht’s sharp critique of Capitalism.

This brilliant masterpiece of epic theatre originated the popular songs “The Ballad of Mack the Knife,” “Solomon Song,” and “Pirate Jenny.”

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

2nd Annual UT Percussion Festival
Workshops, lectures, master classes and performances
This year’s festival will feature guest artists Robert Chappell (Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus, Northern Illinois University) and Brian Mason (Morehead State University) and will include opportunities for both individual students and full ensembles from schools in the region. More information and registration: percussion.utk.edu/ut-percussion-studies-area/ut-percussion-festival/
April 16–18, 2015
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
Spring UT Percussion Ensemble Concert
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
UT Honor High School Percussion Ensemble
Saturday April, 18, 2015 at 1:00 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

2014-2015 Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Season
Vladimir Kulenovic, guest conductor
Antti Siirala, piano

In April the KSO welcomes guest conductor Vladimir Kulenovic and pianist Antti Siirala. The concert begins with Smetana’s Overture to The Bartered Bride, followed by Rachmaninoff’s First Piano Concerto. The concert will conclude with Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, “Pastorale.”

Maestro Vladimir Kulenovic is currently Associate Conductor of the Utah Symphony and Resident Conductor of the Belgrade Philharmonic. Kulenovic has also served as Principal Conductor of the Kyoto International Music Festival in Japan. Vladimir Kulenovic was awarded the Alfred B. Whitney Award for highest scholastic achievement at the Boston Conservatory, where he graduated summa cum laude and as valedictorian, earning a Bachelor’s degree in piano performance and a Master’s degree in conducting. Mr. Kulenovic was one of six featured conductors in the League of American Orchestras’ 2013 Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview, showcasing emerging conductors in action.

World-renowned Finnish pianist Antti Siirala took First Prize at three international piano competitions, including the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition (2003). An enthusiastic recitalist, Antti Siirala was recently selected as one of four pianists to perform on the piano recital series of the Berlin Philharmonic.

At the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band
Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.

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

A Piano Love Affair by Charlie Brakebill.

You will alternate between smiles and tears as Charlie Brakebill tells us his World War II story of a chance encounter and blossoming relationship with a lovely French girl, an innocent love affair that ended with the war's end. He married happily, raised a family, and had a successful career, yet the memory of Alhemette Guillard stayed with him. Learn about Charlie's long search to locate her some 65 years later. A native of Madisonville, Tennessee, Charlie is retired as vice-president of development at the University of Tennessee. He will be accompanied by his long time friend Jack E. Williams, who has aided him in the search and helped to describe the saga in a book.

April 16, Noon. Free and open to the public.
East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-4PM, Saturday: 10AM-4PM, Sunday: 1-5PM. Library: Monday-Tuesday: 9AM-8:30PM, Wednesday-Friday: 9AM-5:30PM, Saturday: 9AM-5PM, Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

What: Get rid of the winter blues and join the staff at Cranberry Hollow - located at 12556 Kingston Pike - for ideas on springing up your home! The presentation will include tablescape, front porch and door decorating ideas. Attendees are encouraged to bring in baskets, containers and silk floral arrangements to be refreshed and upscaled with new ideas. Refreshments will be served.

Instructors: Sue Boling and Earnie Otter with Cranberry Hollow

When: Thursday, April 16, 6 - 8 p.m.

Cost: Free - no registration required

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/

The New Harvest Park Farmers Market is open every Thursday during season - April to November - from 3 to 6 p.m. at New Harvest Park located at 2447 New Harvest Boulevard (just past the Target shopping center on Washington Pike). In addition to the weekly market, the park features a splash pad, playground and quarter mile walking trail.

The market features locally grown produce, meats, artisan food products, plants, herbs, flowers, crafts and much more! http://knoxcounty.org/farmersmarket/

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