Calendar of Events

Friends of Music and the Arts, a support society for music at Ascension, augments the calendar of liturgical feastdays with concerts and organ recitals throughout the year.

Mass by Igor Stravinsky; Coronation Te Deum by William Walton. With Choirs of Ascension. Free and open to the public.

At the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 800 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-588-0589, www.knoxvilleascension.org/music-at-ascension

Southern Indiana's Houndmouth will grace the U.S. Cellular Stage with their Americana-folk brand of rock and roll this March!

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

School of Rock Knoxville proudly presents the "First Annual EDUCATION ROCKS Benefit Concert" an All-Ages, Family-friendly event!

March 6, 5:00PM, Concourse at The International, 940 Blackstock Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921 . Doors open at 4:00PM. $10 admission.
100% of the net proceeds will benefit Rock School Scholarship Fund (rockschoolfund.org), a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles, CA, dedicated to providing music education.

Join us for the inaugural event headlined by the sensational EMI SUNSHINE & The Rain (theemisunshine.com), with a special solo set by BROCK BUTLER of Perpetual Groove and hosted by nationally touring comedian and author ALEX STOKES!

Also featuring the debut set from School of Rock Knoxville' s Performance & Rock 101 Kids, an acoustic set by AUTUMN REFLECTION, hot funk from STATE STREET RHYTHM SECTION, the insanulous sound of IM IN TROUBLE and a Silent Auction / Raffle.
Please help us spread the word by SHARING and INVITING anyone interested!

March 6, 5:00PM, Concourse at The International, 940 Blackstock Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921 . Doors open at 4:00PM. www.schoolofrock.com.

Celebrate the Final Episode of Downton Abbey with East Tennessee PBS.
If you love Downton Abbey on MASTERPIECE, get your tickets now for our Final Season, Final Episode Reception.

Sunday, March 6th from 2-3:15 p.m. at the Historic Tennessee Theatre, 604 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Enjoy lite fare & one bar drink ticket, music by the Lake Terrace String Trio, costume contest and prizes to be raffled off. Downton Abbey merchandise will also be available for purchase.

Reception attendees will be able to secure their seats to the screening before the general public for this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Please purchase tickets by calling us at 865-595-0235 or 1-800-595-0220 x 235.
http://www.easttennesseepbs.org/

Sundress Academy of the Arts (SAFTA) is thrilled to announce March’s SAFTA Reading Series event, featuring poets Rebecca Morgan Frank, Jordan Zandi, and TJ Jarrett. This event will take place at the Lawson McGhee Library on Church Avenue in downtown Knoxville. The SAFTA Reading Series is free and open to the public, as always!

Rebecca Morgan Frank is the author of two collections of poems, The Spokes of Venus (Carnegie Mellon University Press, 2016), and Little Murders Everywhere (Salmon 2012), shortlisted for the 2013 Kate Tufts Discovery Award. Her poems have appeared in such places as Ploughshares, New England Review, Harvard Review, The Missouri Review Online, Guernica, and 32 Poems. The co-founder and editor-in-chief of the online magazine Memorious, Frank is an assistant professor at the Center for Writers, University of Southern Mississippi’s graduate program in creative writing. Jordan Zandi is the author of Solarium (Sarabande Books, 2016), which was chosen by Henri Cole as winner of the Kathryn A. Morton Prize. He holds an M.F.A. in poetry from Boston University, where he was an Elizabeth Leonard Fellow and a Robert Pinsky Global Fellow to Bolivia. His poems have appeared inThe New Republic, Little Star, Bluestem Online, and The Laurel Review. He is founder and co-editor of Prodigal, an independent print and online journal of poetry and prose. He currently lives in Indianapolis with his wife and their two rabbits. TJ Jarrett’s debut collection, Ain’t No Grave (2013), was published by New Issues Press. Her second collection, Zion, will be published by Southern Illinois University Press this fall.

Info: 865-560-6106, www.sundresspublications.com/safta

On Sunday March 6, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Dr. Jefferson Chapman will be lecturing on “the Tellico Archaeological Project 1967-1982" at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum.

The Museum, located just off Highway 411 on Highway 360 in Vonore, is the state’s only tribally-owned historical site. It was built to honor the Cherokee Sequoyah, who in 1821 created a Syllabary, or way of reading and writing the Cherokee language. In 1894, Cyrus Thomas of the Smithsonian wrote: “The valley of the Little Tennessee River from where it leaves the Smoky Mountains which forms the boundary between North Carolina and Tennessee, to where it joins the Tennessee River in Loudon County, is undoubtedly the most interesting archaeological section in the entire Appalachian district.”

Seventy-three years later this assessment proved prophetic as archaeological work in preparation for the Tellico Reservoir revealed a rich, Native American occupation spanning 15,000 years. Dr. Chapman’s talk will present an overview of the work done from 1967 to 1982 and the knowledge gained from this research.

Dr. Jefferson Chapman is the Director of the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Tennessee, and a Research Associate Professor in Anthropology. He taught history and anthropology at the Webb School of Knoxville for six years before returning again to graduate school. After receiving an MA and PhD from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, he joined the faculty of the University of Tennessee. Dr. Chapman has had over 40 years of experience in conducting archaeology in Tennessee and is the author of a number of articles and books. Appointed Director of the McClung Museum in 1990, Chapman’s focus shifted from archaeology to making the Museum a prominent University and community asset. Dr. Chapman is Chairman of the Tennessee Archaeological Advisory Council; he also serves on several boards in the Knoxville area including the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville, East Tennessee Foundation, and the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Knoxville and Leadership Knoxville, Class of 1992.

This lecture is free and open to the public. Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, 576 Hwy 360, Vonore, TN 37885. Hours: M-Sa 9-5, Su 12-5. Information: 423-884-6246, www.sequoyahmuseum.org

Dr. David Northington, the Powell Distinguished Professor of Piano at the UT School of Music, will perform his final solo recital prior to retirement. Northington, who the New York Times has called "an immensely gifted musician…..who combines the technical mastery of a virtuoso with the musical sensitivity of a poet", will perform the last piano works of Beethoven and Schubert. Northington has performed throughout the world in over 12 countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas. The concert is open to the public free of charge.

Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 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

In this adaption of the original Hans Christian Anderson tale, the wicked Snow Queen casts her icy spell, turning a young boy’s heart to ice and stealing him away to her Ice Palace at the very top of the world. Undeterred by the Snow Queen’s powers, a young girl, Gerda, takes it upon herself to journey forever north and brave many dangers in her attempt to break the Snow Queen’s evil grip and save her best friend.

Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information and tickets: 865-482-9999, www.orplayhouse.com

Bliss Home is pleased to present new artwork by Knoxville artist, Lindsey Teague, for April's First Friday! Bliss Home, located at 29 Market Square, will host an opening reception on Friday, April 1st from 6pm to 9pm. Complimentary treats from Wild Love Bakehouse will be provided and Lindsey's art will be featured for the month of April.

Lindsey Teague graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a BFA in Graphic Design in 2009. She is a freelance graphic designer with over 7 years of experience in the design field. She has worked with clients on every level from billion dollar corporations to first time small business owners. She volunteers her photography skills, which have been awarded by AIGA, by teaching inner city children photography workshop classes. She gives back to her community and various non-profit organizations by donating art, design work, and photography. She uses her spare time to refine her fine art work which has been showcased in over 12 First Fridays in the Knoxville area and will be presented in the Dogwood Arts Festival this spring.

Lindsey's April exhibit is inspired by what is meaningful in her life such as the people, places, and the history of this scruffy little city by the river. Lindsey's art process begins with taking photographs then she vectors the images down and prints them on wood boards. Along with an interesting texture, the wood carries an organic tone which is representative of the surrounding natural landscape. Each board is stained with an acrylic based paint to add a little vibrancy and contrast.

Bliss Home, 29 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-329-8868, www.shopinbliss.com

Cherry Blossom Wine Glasses - Mar 4th - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Melting Pot - Gatlinburg
**Cookies and Canvas** Easter Bunny - Mar 6th - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Golden Corral - Sevierville
Yellow Bird - Mar 9th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Quaker Steak and Lube - Sevierville
Belk - Ladies night - March 10th - three mini-classes, an hour each, starting at 6pm for only $10 per painter per class.
Tennessee Theater at Night - Mar 12th - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Saw Works Brewing Co.
5 Wine Bottles - Mar 14th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The Orangery
Emerald Island Castle - Mar 15th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Mind Yer P's & Q's
Two Lillies - Mar 16th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Le Noir Restaurant - Lenoir City
A Magical Night - Mar 21st - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Gibby's Dining & Drinks
Easter Lily - Mar 22nd - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Gavino's Pizzeria and Restaurant
Starry Night in Knoxville - Mar 23rd - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Carolina Ale House
Psychedelic Seascape - Mar 24th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Tellico Village Yacht Club - Loudon
Sunset in the Smokies - Mar 29th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - TGIFriday's - Sevierville
Super Moon - Mar 31st - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Casual Pint - Farragut

Classes are $35 unless otherwise noted. Wine & Canvas: Knoxville, TN, 865-356-9179, http://www.wineandcanvas.com/knoxville-tn.html

The Central Collective will host a First Friday Art Opening and Reception on March 4 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring new work by local artist Beth Meadows. Refreshments will be served and the event is free and open to the public.

Closing Reception on Wednesday, March 30, 6:30-8:30pm, Artist Talk at 7:30. Light refreshments will be served and the event is free and open to the public.

The exhibition will feature fashion-themed drawings and paintings. Meadows has been creating artwork along these lines for several years but has only recently explored the subject using traditional materials such as paint, paper, and canvas. This is her first solo exhibition in Knoxville since 2014. Original artwork as well as fine art prints will be for sale during the entirety of the exhibition. For purchasing information, contact Dale Mackey of The Central Collective at (865) 236-1590 or info@thecentralcollective.com.

Meadows lives and makes artwork in Knoxville, Tennessee where she graduated with a BFA in Studio Art in 2007. She grew up in Memphis but decided to settle in East Tennessee mainly because of her love for the Smoky Mountains. She co-founded and manages 17th Street Studios near downtown Knoxville, serves on the Biscuit Art Committee for the International Biscuit Festival, and shows artwork frequently around Knoxville. You may view and purchase her work at withbearhands.com.

The Central Collective, 923 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: by appointment or during other scheduled events. Information: 865-236-1590, info@thecentralcollective.com, www.thecentralcollective.com

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present “Three Views of Reality”, a new exhibition showcasing nearly 50 paintings by Brandon Douglas, Catherine Haverkamp, and Seth Haverkamp. Husband and wife, Seth and Catherine Haverkamp, are both international competition finalists; in addition to painting, Brandon Douglas has worked as a firefighter in Knox County for thirteen years. The exhibition highlights these artists’ shared love of family, creation, and realism and will be displayed in the Emporium Center. Most of the works are for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition. A public reception will take place on Friday, March 4, from 5:00-9:00 PM to which the public is invited to meet the artists and view their paintings.

In addition to working as a firefighter and paramedic in Knox County, Brandon Douglas has spent the last nine years honing his craft as a realist painter. For the past two years, he has furthered his techniques and skills under Seth Haverkamp’s guidance. Painting portraits is Douglas’ passion because the process allows him to identify with someone else, which enables him to analyze himself on a deeper level. His wife and young daughter inspire much of his work, and he hopes his paintings impart the beauty he witnesses every day. Douglas’ artwork has been featured in various art competitions and exhibits: Arts & Culture Alliance National Juried Exhibition in 2016 and 2015, where his “Self Portrait 2014” received Second Place; Dogwood Arts Regional Fine Art Exhibition; and Arts in the Airport. Several publications have showcased his work, including Professional Artist Magazine and E-Volved Magazine. For more information on Brandon Douglas, visit www.brandondouglas.net.

Like her husband Seth, Catherine Haverkamp’s four children inspire much of her artwork. While she took an eleven-year hiatus from professional painting to raise her children, she resumed her career as an artist three years ago. A self-taught artist, she honed her skills at Cleveland Institute of Art and Memphis College of Art. A gifted portrait and landscape painter, Haverkamp has received several notable awards, including Best of Show in the Arts & Culture Alliance National Juried Exhibition in 2015, an Award of Excellence in the Portrait Society of America’s International Portrait Competition in 2015, and finalist in the 2013 and 2014 Art Renewal Center International Art Competition.

Seth Haverkamp has received commissions from several notable clients, including actor Zach Galifianakis, Katharine Weymouth (former publisher of The Washington Post and CEO of Washington Post Media), and Carnegie Institute of Science. Before moving to Knoxville, he spent a year studying at Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia under renowned painter Nelson Shanks and then moved to Washington D.C. where he worked under celebrated artist Robert Liberace. Much of Haverkamp’s artwork reflects the complexity of childhood, highlighting both the innocence and profound introspection of a child’s mind. His wife and their four children are the inspiration behind many of his paintings. The Portrait Society of America’s International Portrait Competition awarded Haverkamp Best in Show in 2008, People’s Choice Award in 2013, and Exceptional Merit in 2015. He was also a finalist and received honors in the Artists Renewal Center International Painting Competition for 2011, 2013, and 2014. Several publications have showcased his artwork, including American Artist, International Art Magazine, Artists on Art, and Southwest Artists. For more information on Seth Haverkamp, visit www.sethhaverkamp.com.

100 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sundays, March 6 & 20, 3:30-6:30 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.