Calendar of Events

A celebration of the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, this evening not only celebrates the collaboration of these two geniuses, but also includes songs of Hammerstein’s collaboration with Jerome Kern (Showboat) as well as Rodgers’ collaborations with Lorenz Hart. This wonderful evening includes show-stopping Broadway tunes such as Climb Every Mountain, Oklahoma, Some Enchanted Evening, All The Things You Are, and many others! This concert will feature three fabulous Broadway stars and the A Capella Choir from Carson-Newman University.

The News Sentinel Pops Series began in 1986 to fulfill a community need for a high-quality evening of classical pop entertainment. Since then, hundreds of guest artists have traveled to Knoxville to perform in this series. The News Sentinel Pops Series has produced record ticket sales and has introduced thousands of people in East Tennessee to the KSO.

At the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Legendary blues harpist Wallace Coleman and his All Star Band will be in concert. $20.

The Rose Center, 442 West Second North St., Morristown, TN, 37814. Information: 423-581-4330, www.rosecenter.org

Jazzspirations Live, one of Knoxville’s best-kept secrets, begins its third year of existence. This live smooth jazz concert series has featured regional and national artists, including Grammy award winning talent, from around the country. Knoxville resident, syndicated radio host and jazz recording artist BRIAN CLAY is the creator and host of the monthly series. Brian performs and invites regional and national artists to join him on the Jazzspirations LIVE stage. He balances marquee headliners and incredibly talented up and coming artists to create one-of-a-kind musical experiences every month in Knoxville.

The newly reopened Red Piano Lounge, 4620 Kingston Pike in Bearden, is the venue for the series this year. The Red Piano offers a comfortable and intimate setting for jazz, with a state of the art sound system designed by the resident sound designer and engineer for UT’s Theater department, Mike Ponder. Red Piano also offers an eclectic tapas menu and your favorite beer, wine and signature cocktails.

The 2016 also lineup includes:
Jazmin Ghent (Huntsville native & Nashville resident, 2014 Smooth Jazz Cruise Opening Act Competition winner) February 13.
Julian Vaughn (Billboard Jazz chart topper) March 12.
Angelina Sherie (violin virtuoso and vocalist extraordinaire) April 9.
Jeanette Harris (Berklee graduate & touring saxophonist for the late Teena Marie)
May 14
Darren Rahn (Over 25 #1 singles & multiple Grammy nominations as a artist, producer and engineer) June 11
VENUS (2014 Best Female Band – Black Women in Jazz Awards) July 2

For the full lineup, dates, showtimes, tickets and other information, log onto www.smoothjazzknoxville.com.

Make this Valentine’s Day even more special by taking in the twelfth annual Harp Ensemble Concert at the Blount County Public Library. Harp Ensembles are a relatively rare event in the music world, so Blount County is especially blessed to have multiple harps and harpists gather to perform at the library. So make a date with that special someone to take in the concert and then perhaps dinner at a favorite restaurant after the concert.

Repertoire for the concert will include world famous harp pieces written by the finest harpist/performers of the last few centuries: Naderman, Hasselmans, Renie, and Grandjany to name a few. Some of the repertoire is truly ensemble music with different students playing different parts; other selections consist of standard solo repertoire that multiple harps will perform simultaneously creating a vision as beautiful to behold—like synchronized swimming—as it is to hear.

The most advanced student in the ensemble currently is Kari Novilla, principal harpist for the Knoxville Youth Symphony Orchestra, who will be traveling from Morristown, Tennessee, for the performance. A few of the more advanced students will each be performing solo pieces during the concert. William Lovelace, harp instructor for East Tennessee, served for two six-year terms on the board of the American Harp Society, serving as National President for four of those 12 years. He moved to East Tennessee in 1989, where he began teaching and performing locally. Many of his students have gone on to perform with the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Symphony of the Mountains Youth Orchestra in Kingsport, the Orchestra at Maryville College, the University of Tennessee Symphony Orchestra, and one student performed at a national competition last year.

Open to the public, this program is hosted by the Blount County Public Library, located at 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville. Info: 865-982-0981 or www.blountlibrary.org.

Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show.

"I can't think of any better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than by spending 90 exhilarating minutes with The Last Five Years, Jason Robert Brown's giddily sorrowful eulogy for a brief marriage."
—Bloomberg News

"It's instantly clear […] that this poignant, richly dramatic and piercingly honest two-character show is destined to be a hit."
—The Chicago Sun-Times

"Jaw-dropping! A gem of a show from Jason Robert Brown."
—New York Magazine

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 North Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information & tickets: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com

Where indoor & outdoor spaces bloom! Get inspired at the 38th annual Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show! The 2016 Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show provides visitors the chance to shop hundreds of retailers and manufacturers exhibiting products, offering services and advice on interior design, home improvement, gardening, and more. Stroll through 10,000+ square feet of beautifully landscaped gardens to inspire you and have the opportunity to talk with the designers. Make your home and garden dreams a reality!

HGTV hosts are confirmed for the 2016 House & Garden Show. Matt Blashaw, licensed contractor and host of HGTV’s Vacation House for Free, and Tiffany Brooks, season eight winner of HGTV Star and host of HGTV’s Smart Home 2016, are coming to Knoxville to share their expertise on house renovation, real estate and interior design at the 38th annual House & Garden Show.

At Knoxville Convention Center. Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com

Knoxville Food Tours will be offering Special Valentine Weekend Tours February 12-14.
For event details, and to purchase tickets, visit www.knoxvillefoodtours.com.

Enhance your time in Historic Downtown with Knoxville’s Award Winning,
Original Tour! Enjoy a complete Knoxville experience in just a few
hours – sample signature dishes from a rotating selection of new and iconic Knoxville restaurants featuring local, regional, Southern & Appalachian cuisine; add pairings of beer from local and craft breweries, wine flights, craft cocktails, Tennessee whiskey, or even moonshine; hear the history of the city and notable buildings. A must for locals and visitors!

$99 per person
Reservations Required
Purchase Tickets at
www.knoxvillefoodtours.com
865-201-7270

On February 12 through 14, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt and Goodwill Industries-Knoxville are teaming up to make Valentine’s sweet for all, especially those who have difficulty finding employment due to disabilities.

The Bearden Menchie’s, located at 234 Brookview Centre Way in Knoxville, is owned and operated by Open Doors Tennessee, a volunteer-run nonprofit organization committed to providing opportunities and positive support for individuals with disabilities. Open Doors Tennessee operates camps and special events for individuals and families. Since the franchise was donated to Open Doors Knoxville in 2014, profits from the Bearden Menchie’s location support Open Doors Knoxville’s programming.

This Valentine’s weekend, Menchie’s is offering a Buy One Get One Free deal to anybody who brings a donation for Goodwill to their Bearden location. Donations will be sold in Goodwill retail stores to generate funding for Goodwill’s year-round programs, impacting thousands of individuals with disabilities or other disadvantages.

Goodwill Industries: 865-588-8567, www.gwiktn.org

Part of the 2015-2016 Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre season!

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER – THE MUSICAL, the iconic story of Tony - the kid from Brooklyn USA - who wants to dance his way to a better life, is back! And back in an all-new production that shares Tony’s love for dancing in spectacular new ways. Fueled by the vintage Bee Gee hits, this contemporary retelling of the classic story captures the energy, passion and life-changing moments that have thrilled movie audiences since 1977. Now, a new generation of dancers meets a new generation of playgoers to explore the soaring sounds and pulsating rhythms of this coming-of-age Disco fantasy.

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

Don't miss Knoxville singer-songwriter Erick Baker 's special Valentine's Day weekend album release show! With Callaghan.

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

William Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus” will play on the CBT mainstage February 10-28 with 7:30 pm and 2:00 pm performances. A Pay What You Wish Preview performance will be held Wednesday, February 10, a talk back with the actors will take place Sunday, February 21 following the matinee, and the Open Captioned performance is Sunday, February 28 at 2:00 pm. The production is for mature audiences only.

Believed to be Shakespeare’s first tragedy and most graphically violent, “Titus Andronicus” was created as a crowd-pleasing shocker, full of murder, intrigue, betrayal, and revenge. Returning victorious from war, Titus has lost many sons in battle. And he has no idea that his worst nightmare is yet to take place. His prisoner of war, Tamora, Queen of the Goths, is bent on getting revenge for the loss of her son at Titus’ hands. The two become tangled in a cruel cycle of revenge in which they lose more than either one could ever imagine. Although the tragedy is consistently popular, it is rarely performed.

“The central idea in the play is that when justice and rule of law is subverted by man’s pursuit of revenge, man is capable of unspeakable violence. Even the most principled and civilized man (like Titus) can become barbaric,” said Director John Sipes.

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

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is exhibiting an interactive installation Working Memory, by Chalet Comellas in the Geoffrey A. Wolpert Gallery. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 11th from 6-8pm. Admission is free and the community is encouraged to attend with their friends and family.

Working Memory is an interactive installation composed of a quilt-like structure made of fabric, ephemera, paintings and sound. The exhibit creates narratives from memories by reinventing materials such as clothing, textiles and found objects. The viewer can shift and change the work to construct new narratives.

Chalet Comellas is an interdisciplinary artist who works in painting, sculpture, fiber art, video and new-media installation. Chalet is an Assistant Art Professor at Florida State University where she received her Master of Fine Arts in 2012. She has performed and exhibited her work in museums, art fairs and galleries including In Light Richmond, hosted by 1708 Gallery in Richmond, VA (2014), Grace Exhibition Space in Brooklyn, New York (2013) and Fountain Art Fair in Miami (2012). Chalet has participated in several public art projects in Florida including an outdoor video installation commissioned by the Tampa Museum of Art during Art Basel Miami (2006). For more information, visit her website at www.chaletcomellas.com.

Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org