Calendar of Events

The Town of Farragut Arts Council presents artist Marianne Gansley as the featured artist for March. Located at the Farragut Town Hall, the exhibit highlights jewelry made with a variety of vintage items such as buttons, clock parts, typewriter keys and other vintage pieces.

Gansley began making jewelry 11 years ago after inheriting her French grandmother's button collection. After playing around with these antique pieces, she decided to give them new life by creating wearable art. Her inspiration for these upcycled pieces came from the earth-friendly lifestyle that she has been accustomed to living. Gansley soon found that she could incorporate other vintage objects into different types of jewelry. Gansley's latest work can be viewed on her Facebook page at facebook.com/littlesunshinejewelry.

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 lcox@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.

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center will hold its Spring Porch Sale starting on Thursday, March 10, and running for about two weeks. The sale features outdated stock, seconds, student crafts and unjuried work. It’s an excellent time to get great deals! There will also be homemade baked goods for sale.

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is a nonprofit center that has been fulfilling its mission by promoting traditional artists and crafts in the East Tennessee area for over 40 years. The center is located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris, Tenn., one mile east of I-75 north at Exit 122. For more information, call 865-494-9854, or visit www.appalachianarts.net.

Palmyre Pierroux will discuss trends in the design of digital media for visitor use in museum, and reflect on the implications for encounters with art, design and cultural heritage.

Palmyre Pierroux will speak as part of the University of TN School of Art Visiting Artist Lecture Series on March 10, 2016, at 7:30 PM in the McClung Museum Auditorium.

UT School of Art: 1715 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-3200, http://art.utk.edu/

Join Positively Living on March 10, 2016 for the People of Courage Luncheon. kThe speaker will be Tennessee native Marvelyn Brown, who was diagnosed HIV positive at age 19. Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero will be presented with the Julia Tucker Award.

11:30AM-1:00PM at The Foundry, 747 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Information at 865 525 1540 or www.positively-living.org.

Elder statesman of British Blues John Mayall is out with a new album this year that the Bijou was born to hear!

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

Thursday, March 10th at 6 pm Book signing and Reading with Ariel Lawhon author of the new novel, Flight of Dreams.

Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com

Second Thursday square dance at the Laurel with live old-time music and calling. Featuring The Hellgramites and callers Leo Collins, Stan Sharp & Ruth Simmons. No experience or partner needed, come as you are. (No taps, please.)

Admission: $7 ($5 for students & JCA members)

The Laurel Theater is located on the corner of 16th and Laurel Avenue in the historic Fort Sanders neighborhood of Knoxville near the UT campus. Jubilee Community Arts, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org.

"Lecture: Media Design for Museum Experiences: An Interdisciplinary Perspective"

Palmyre Pierroux will discuss trends in the design of digital media for visitor use in museums, and reflect on the implications for encounters with art, design and cultural heritage as a part of UT’s Art + Architecture Lecture Series held on March 10 in the McClung Museum Auditorium.
In her talk, “Media Design for Museum Experiences: An Interdisciplinary Perspective,” Dr. Pierroux will discuss trends in the design of digital media for visitor use in museums, and reflect on the implications for encounters with art, design, and cultural heritage. What kinds of social interactions and interpretive approaches do interactive media introduce into the museum experience? What are the implications for conceptualizing gallery spaces, traditionally designed for quiet viewing? Pierroux will present research from two recent projects that have explored this question from designer, visitor and curatorial perspectives, respectively. The lecture is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the lecture and Q&A. Learn more about Pierroux’s research on her website: www.uv.uio.no/iped/english/people/aca/palmyre.

Contact: Sarah Lowe, 865-974-3208, slowe@utk.edu

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu

The 31st annual Catholic Charities dinner will be held on Mar. 10 at the Knoxville Marriott. A VIP cocktail reception will start at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.

This popular annual event brings together more than 500 members of the Catholic community for an evening of fun and fellowship. Proceeds from the $125-per-plate event benefit Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. The evening includes an appearance by Bishop Stika and a special program emceed by local WATE-TV Anchor Kristin Farley. This year the keynote speaker will be local radio celebrity Hallerin Hilton Hill.

This event is the largest annual fundraiser for Catholic Charities’ 13 programs. These services fall into the four categories below:

Children who are victims of abuse, neglect or other endangerment
Vulnerable adults, including those living with mental illness, HIV, and homeless seniors
Families in hardship, including immigrants, refugees, the rural poor and those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Those facing the challenges of unplanned pregnancy

For tickets and information, contact Rebecca Williams, Development Coordinator, at 865-684-1894, or email events@ccetn.org. http://ccetn.org/31st-annual-catholic-charities-dinner-set-for-march-10

The award-winning theatrical experience Blue Man Group is making their triumphant return to the Tennessee Theatre after three sold-out performances in 2011!

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

Opening reception on Fri, Mar 4, 6:30-8:00 PM. Free and open to the public.

The Fountain City Art Center is proud to announce that it will be hosting a 'double feature" exhibit throughout the month of March. The general public is welcome to attend the opening reception for "The Knoxville Book Arts Guild and Southern Appalachian Nature Photography." The pairing in this exhibit of exquisite and clever handmade books with high quality professional nature photography has become an early spring tradition at the Art Center, allowing the viewers to enjoy both 3-D works of art as well as 2-D works in one outstanding collection. Most of the books can be purchased from the artists; inquiries about purchasing the framed and matted photos may also be made throughout the exhibit and will be passed on to the photographers. The handmade book exhibit has been organized by FCAC art instructor and board member Bob Meadows and Book Guild member Cheryl Prose. The photography exhibit has been made possible through the efforts of FCAC Board member Dr. Holland Rowe.

Exhibit viewing hours: Tu-Th 9-5; F 10-5; Sat 9-1. Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartctr.com