Calendar of Events

With Dragonfly Aerial Arts and One World Circus - Benefits circus classes for at-risk youth. Daring acts of aerial skill, unicycling, acrobatics, tightwire, comedy and more. Find yourself amazed, amused and inspired by this full-length circus production for all ages.

Fri Mar 11, 7:30 PM
Sat Mar 12, 2 PM & 7:30 PM
Sun Mar 13, 2 PM

Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for children & seniors

At the Clayton Performing Arts Center at Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Tickets/info: 865-609-2012, www.dragonflyaerialartsstudio.com

Come fly with us to Neverland! Disney Peter Pan, Jr. is coming to the Clayton Center for the Arts in March. Maryville Christian School brings a classic childhood story to life in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre March 11-12. A cast of over 75 actors sing and dance their way through this Disney favorite. Any area school groups wanting to attend the production for our school show on March 11, please contact Julie DeBusk at jdebusk@maryvillechristianschool.org. Disney Peter Pan, Jr. is presented through special arrangement with MTI of NY, NY.

Adults $15, Children 12 and under $5

March 11, 7 PM; March 12, 1 PM & 7 PM

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre at Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

A Season Ticket Event! Performance at Sweetwater Elementary School, 301 Broad St., Sweetwater

Hailed as a pianist with “astounding technique… startling poise and control” (Kansas City Star) and “astonishing virtuosity and piano coloration” (The Citizen), Christopher has won numerous awards, including a top prize as a laureate and finalist at the prestigious 12th UNISA International Piano Competition (WFIMC) 2012. Having been heavily involved with contemporary music, he has performed world premieres of multiple modern compositions including works by Robert Beaser, Howard Shore, and Atsuhiko Gondai.

Born in Christchurch, England, Christopher began studying piano at age six. He moved to Thailand at age seven, residing with his British father and mother, a Thai citizen of Chinese heritage. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri as a Bachelor of Music studying under Dr. Robert Weirich. Christopher is currently studying at Rice University for a Doctorate of Musical Arts Piano Performance. www.kmpartists.com

Tickets: Adult/$15; Student/$5

Monroe Area Council for the Arts: 423-442-3210, www.monroearts.com

At the Bijou Theater featuring The Gibson Brothers & Lonesome River Band.

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

Hosted by the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street ♦ Knoxville, TN 37902
Hosted By: John Anderson ♦ Barbara and Steve Apking ♦ Steve Cotham ♦ Scott and Lynne Fugate ♦ Rosemary Gilliam ♦ Mark and Cathy Hill ♦ Sheena McCall ♦ Jim and Margaret Samples ♦ Caesar and Dorothy Stair ♦ Stuart Worden

Lloyd Branson has left his mark on the world as one of East Tennessee’s premier artists. Now, we are coming together to ensure an enduring legacy by preserving the very home Branson built on the street that bears his name in the neighborhood he created.

Experience the Lloyd Branson exhibit, Celebrating a Life in Tennessee Art, at the East Tennessee History Center in a whole new way. Enjoy wine and a cocktail supper while viewing previously unexhibited Branson works and hearing from local Branson experts Adam Alfrey and Jack Neely. This will be a unique artist immersion experience.

Help us raise the needed funds to preserve the Lloyd Branson House. Your contributions are tax deductible and will continue to make a difference beyond this project through the Knox Heritage Endangered Properties Fund.

http://knoxheritage.org/news/lloyd-branson-house-benefit-march-11/

On Friday March 11, 2016, the Historic "Bistro at the Bijou Restaurant", located in the fourth oldest building in Knoxville, the Bijou Theatre, invites you, family and friends to an evening of exciting Jazz music. The Bistro at the Bijou is known throughout the South for its culinary creations and live music.

Please come out to Knoxville's "hot spot" for Jazz as Independent recording artist T. Michael Branner, joined by Keith Brown, Will Yager, and Garrit Tillman performs live!
Don't miss this free event! No cover charge. However, due to the size of the expected crowd, dinner reservations are strongly recommended. Limited bar seating is also available. 865-544-0537.

Friday March 11, 2016
Bistro at the Bijou Restaurant
807 South Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902

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.

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

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