Calendar of Events

A world-class visual arts exhibition of large-scale outdoor sculpture which enliven downtown Knoxville, the McGhee Tyson Airport and Oak Ridge. Sculpture artist Isaac Duncan III, a Brooklyn, New York native who currently resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee served as the Juror for the 2016-2017 exhibition. #AIPP

Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com

Sundress Academy for the Arts (SAFTA) invites you to Scruffy ‘Scapes and Sonnets, an art and poetry exhibit featuring two-dimensional art depicting the scruffy city of Knoxville, TN and the sonnets that were written with the pieces of art in mind.

SAFTA introduces this exhibit from 6 to 8 p.m. in Preservation Pub’s second floor Speakeasy. This event will feature a reception with the artists as well as a reading from the featured poets. Please join us as we celebrate the tremendous amount of talent that Knoxville holds!

The show itself runs from April 1 through May 5, 2016 and features photography by Michelle Jephcott, Jessica Hanneken, Anita Koester, Keith Norris, and Shae Hacker, paintings by Starr Cline and Dawn Hawkins, and sonnets by nationally-acclaimed poets Kristi Maxwell, Chris Petruccelli, Ben McClendon, Keri Withington, Erin Elizabeth Smith, and more!

Sundress Academy for the Arts: (865) 560-6106, safta@sundresspublications.com, http://www.sundresspublications.com

Broadway Studios and Gallery presents an evening with artist Owen Weston. The work is retrospective of decades of work while teaching art at West High School in Knoxville.

Opening reception is held from 5-9 on First Friday April 1 and exhibit runs through the end of the month. Free parking is on premises and light refreshments will be served.

Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Regular business hours are 11-7 Thursday-Saturday. Information: www.BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com

A celebration of the artwork of Susanne C. Barrie (née Susan Jenkins). Selected drawings and prints will be on exhibit from April 1-30th. The exhibit’s opening reception is on April 8th from 6-9 pm.

Susanne earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Arizona State University. Susanne traveled the world honing her skills as an artist/printmaker, with extensive travel and work in Mexico, Europe, and Japan. Susanne moved to Knoxville in the early 1980s where she has been a long-time, active member of the local arts community.

Cafe hours 10-2 every Friday. The gallery is often accessible, but one would need to check the website for a complete schedule of when the Birdhouse is open and the gallery is accessible to the public. The Birdhouse Bird Feeder Gallery, 800 N 4th Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: http://birdhouseknoxville.com, birdhouseknoxvillegallery@gmail.com

ART OPENING & Show
PODS, Sculpted by Nature, recent double exposure photography
by Darrell Cecil Belcher, a University of Tennessee graduate, living in New York City.

Show opens First Friday April, 1, come by for a reception for the artist from 6-9pm.
The show will be on display & pieces for sale April 1 - April 30. Free
Hours per the Pioneer House web site.
413 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
865-200-8084
http://www.pioneer-house.com/events/

A dynamic survey of diverse art encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists from a seven stage region selected by juror, Nandini Makrandi, chief curator at the Hunter Museum of Art in Chattanooga.

The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM and Saturday, April 16, 10 AM - 4 PM (open for Art DeTour) and Sunday, April 17, 10 AM - 6:30 PM (Art DeTour and Jazz Jam in the Black Box).
Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com

First Friday Opening Reception at Casa HoLa. Whimsical and Reflective: oil paintings and drawings by Stephanie Robertson. April 1, from 5:00-9:00PM.

HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 112, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holahoralatina.org

April 1st - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Henley Street Bridge - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser at Mimi's Cafe
April 9th - 4:00 - 7:00 PM - Tennessee Love at Saw Works Brewing Co.
April 12th - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Mountain Irises at Quaker Steak and Lube - Sevierville
April 18th - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Red Barn at Gibby's Dining & Drinks
April 21st - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Day and Night (Two 12"x12" canvases) at Blue Coast Grill
April 22nd - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Blue Zen at Le Noir Restaurant - Lenoir City.
April 25th - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Starry Night Wine Glasses at Barley's - Maryville
April 27th - 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Late Spring at Carolina Ale House

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

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present Annie, Jr., a version of the classic Broadway show “Annie,” specifically adapted for children and families. The play will be performed April 1 - 17, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; Sundays at 3 PM.

The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved, award-winning musicals. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

The script is based on the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” from the Tribune Media group. The original Broadway production was produced by Mike Nichols, from a book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. The play is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

Free exhibition is partnership of Gerdau, Dogwood Arts and UT Sculpture Program. Sculptures created by eight University of Tennessee art students that incorporate materials provided by steel recycler Gerdau will be on public display at the Knoxville Convention Center. “The Art of Recycling” sculpture exhibition celebrates April’s National Recycling Month and a partnership among Gerdau, Dogwood Arts and the University of Tennessee Sculpture Program. The sculptures will be unveiled in a public ceremony Friday, April 1, at 10 a.m.

In February, Gerdau’s Knoxville steel mill opened its scrap yard to the students, along with John Powers, UT assistant professor of sculpture. The group selected more than two tons of discarded metal and steel, provided free of charge by Gerdau, and gained inspiration for new works of art. “I am delighted that our students again have the opportunity to participate in this wonderful experience,” said Powers, who has worked with the project since 2014. “We appreciate Gerdau’s generosity and hospitality. The access and support they provide are key to this event’s success. The students’ creative juices are flowing, and they are eager to reveal their works to the public.”

The partnership always has resulted in new works of art, but 2015 was the first time it culminated in a public art exhibition. The Knoxville Convention Center remains an enthusiastic supporter of the project.

Participating UT students include Shane Coe, Will Evers, Brian Hoppers, Erica Mendoza, Marisa Mitchell, Patty Tinsley, Charlie Waddle and Anna Weible.

For more information, contact: Scott Bird at 865-544-0088 or sbird@moxleycarmichael.com

The Knoxville Bar Association's Community Law School programs are free educational seminars which offer the community an opportunity to learn more about planning for their own security and that of their family and loved ones. The purpose of this series is not only to educate people but to emphasize how very important it is to plan ahead.

Plan now to attend the Community Law School on Friday, April 1st at the O'Connor Senior Center (611 Winona Street) or on Saturday, April 2nd at Fellowship Church (8000 MIddlebrook Pike). Choose to attend one or both courses.
Both sessions below are offered each day.

Wills & Estate Planning for Everyone
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Where there's a will - there's a family provided for by a thoughtful loved one. Learn about changes in the law that have had an impact on estate planning, including changes to conservatorship laws. Topics of discussion include wills and trusts, gift and tax planning, probate options in Tennessee and the importance of living wills and powers of attorney . This session will also address the planning necessary to assure that in case of legal incapacity, your wishes regarding financial and health care decisions will be followed.

Consumer Rights & Responsibilities: Protect Yourself and Your Assets
11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
We'll discuss the following topics: What should you do to protect your family and try and prevent foreclosure or bankruptcy? Understand your rights if you are trying to pay off a debt and what to do if you are sued by a creditor. As a consumer, be certain to understand the conditions of a loan contract, debts associated with medical expenses and credit card agreements. Consider the legal and financial implications of your contract decisions and learn how to protect yourself. This session will teach you about Identity Theft and learn how to minimize the damages if you become a victim.

At each location, local lawyers will present information and answer questions from the audience. The more information people have about these topics, the better they will be able to plan and implement decisions for their own circumstances and the care of their loved ones.

Friday, April 1st at the O'Connor Senior Center (611 Winona Street) or on Saturday, April 2nd at Fellowship Church (8000 MIddlebrook Pike).
Register online at www.knoxbar.org or call 522-6522.​

Indoor Art Show, inside the former Dance Tonight Studio (next to Fresh Market), Western Plaza Shopping Center, 4467 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919.

Friday, April 1, 11:00AM-8:00PM, First Friday reception, 6:00-8:00PM.
Saturday, 11:00AM-5:00PM.

Door prize! Free fine art painting, created by one of award winning artists.
Tennessee Artists Association, www.tnartists.org.