Calendar of Events
Monday, April 18, 2016
The Arts at Pellissippi State: CGT Student Design Exhibition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event
BAGWELL CENTER BUILDING AND GALLERY
This exhibit showcases the work of Pellissippi State’s Communication Graphics Technology students. Art from the exhibit will be on display from April 18-May 1.
The exhibit is free. Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Bagwell Center Gallery hours: M-F 10-6:30. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu/arts
Writers in the Library and UT Creative Writing Program: Poetry Spring
Category: Free event and Literature, spoken word, writing
Featuring Graduate Award Winners in Poetry & Fiction
All readings will be held in the Auditorium of Hodges Library on the UT campus, 1015 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996.
Free and open to the public! Info: mkallet@utk.edu
Bijou Theatre: Eugene Mirman and Robyn Hitchcock
Category: Comedy
Comedian Eugene Mirman, voice of Gene on FOX's Bob's Burgers, collaborates with psych-pop cult hero Robyn Hitchcock on the U.S. Cellular Stage for a hilariously charming night!
Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com
Organ and Piano Recital
Category: Free event and Music
Organ and Piano recital by organist Charles Parham and pianist Richard Sidey.
At Central United Methodist Church, 201 3rd Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Info: (865) 524-1659 or rsidey@stjohnscathedral.org
The Southern Appalachian Studies Speaker Series
Category: Free event, History, heritage and Lecture, panel
Southern Appalachia is rich in history and natural beauty, so the Blount County Public Library is hosting a series of four programs that will emphasize the natural history, indigenous peoples, European immigration, and the resultant culture and social history of our area.
April 18 - The third lecture will discuss what happened when Europeans began moving into the area and encountered the Native Americans.
May 23 - The fourth lecture will concentrate on the resulting culture of the Southern Appalachians which some folks call “hillbilly”.
Free and open to the public. Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville, TN. Information: 865-982-0981, www.blountlibrary.org
McClung Museum: Stroller Tour
Category: Free event, History, heritage and Kids, family
Join us for a morning out as our museum educator leads engaging gallery tours for parents and caregivers and their young ones. Crying and wiggly babies welcome! This month we explore Mayan folktales in our special exhibition, Maya: Lords of Time.
The event is free, but limited, and all attendees must register to attend online. Registration opens a month in advance and closes the day before the tour. http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/events/stroller-tour-2016-04-18/
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
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church: David Denton & Max Robinson
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event
Featuring works by David Denton and Max Robinson. Opening reception April 22, 6-7:30 PM with artists' talk at 6:30 PM.
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Gallery hours: M-Th 9-5, Su 9-1. Information: 865-523-4176, www.tvuuc.org
East Tennessee History Center: Come to Make Records: Knoxville’s Contributions to American Popular Music
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, History, heritage and Music
Special Public Opening: Friday, April 15, from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
In 1929 and again in 1930, Brunswick Records' Vocalion label set up a temporary recording studio at the St. James Hotel in downtown Knoxville and invited locals to come make records. These old-time, jazz, blues, and gospel recordings added Knoxville's voice to American popular music and inspired the next generation of country music stars. In an exciting new exhibition, the East Tennessee Historical Society and the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound present a first-time look at the impact of these recordings and the region’s contributions to American popular music. The exhibition features an array of artifacts, videos, sound recordings, and photographs showcasing East Tennessee’s diverse musical heritage. Come to Make Records explores Knoxville’s growth in the early 20th century, the importance of fiddling contests in generating fans and driving record sales, the role of Sterchi Bros. in exposing local talent to a national audience, and examines why Knoxville was selected for the recordings. The exhibit offers a closer look at the St. James Hotel, the site of the Knoxville Sessions, an overview of the local talent that arose from the sessions, and a look at the next generation of artists, such as Chet Atkins and Roy Acuff. The exhibit includes a display demonstrating 130 years of recorded sound from the wax cylinder to the iPod, a re-creation of the St. James Hotel room where the Knoxville Sessions took place, Roy Acuff’s fiddle, Cal Davenport’s banjo, a Bairdola, and an assortment of other instruments. Other artifacts featured are original records from the Knoxville Sessions, a painting by Howard Armstrong, and Carl and Pearl Butler’s performance suits, designed by Nathan Turk. Special video presentations include a film produced by East Tennessee PBS on the Knoxville Sessions, a look at how 78 rpm discs are made, rare footage of Knoxville Sessions artists, and recordings of Roy Acuff, Uncle Dave Macon, and Carl and Pearl Butler.
Beginning at 6:00 p.m., Julie Belcher from the Pioneer House will display an art exhibition in the Bilo Nelson Auditorium of the East Tennessee History Center with music provided by saw player Robert Maddox. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a program with musical performances by local musicians, including Kelle Jolly, David Balle, saw player Robert Maddox, and the Tennessee Stiff Legs, of songs from the 1929 and 1930 Knoxville Sessions with remarks by Dr. Ted Olson, co-producer and co-author of The Knoxville Sessions box set book. The evening will conclude with a screening of rare film footage of Knoxville sessions artists Uncle Dave Macon, Willie Seivers, and Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong. Relatives and descendants of the musicians that recorded during the Knoxville Sessions will also be acknowledged during the program.
East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: M-F 9-4, Sa 10-4, Su 1-5. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org
Dogwood Arts: Dogwood Trails, Open Gardens, and Camera Sites
Category: Festivals, special events, Free event and Science, nature
Explore more than 60 miles of trails, open gardens, and camera site sites as you enjoy a walk, bike, or drive the time honored tradition of the Dogwood Trails and Open Gardens. Holston Hills is the 2016 Featured Trail.
For an online version of the Dogwood Trails & Gardens Guide please visit
http://www.dogwoodarts.com/trails-and-gardens/
Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561
Tellico Community Players: Deathtrap
Category: Theatre
"DEATHTRAP" April 14-16; 21-24.
Tony Award winning comedy-thriller in 2 Acts by Ira Levin.
Produced by The Tellico Community Players in The Pat Smith Theatre
304 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774
To make Sidney's slump all the more painful, Clifford Anderson, a student of one of Sidney's writing seminars, has recently sent his mentor a copy of his first attempt at playwriting for Sidney's review and advice. The play Deathtrap, is a five character, two-act thriller so perfect in its construction that, as Sidney says, "A gifted director couldn't even hurt it." Using his penchant for plot, and out of his desperate desire to once again be the toast of Broadway, Sidney along with his wife, Myra, cook up an almost unthinkable scheme: They'll lure the would-be-playwright to the Bruhl home, kill him, and market the sure-fire script as Sidney's own. But shortly after Clifford arrives, it's clear that things are not what they seem! Indeed, even Helga Ten Dorp, a psychic from next door, and Porter Milgram, Sidney's observant attorney, can only speculate where the line between truth and deception lies.
For information and tickets: http://www.tellicocommunityplayhouse.org/
Farragut High Schools Showcase Art at Town Hall
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event
The Town of Farragut and Farragut Arts Council are sponsoring the 2016 Farragut High Schools Art Show this spring at the Farragut Town Hall. Don't miss the opportunity to appreciate the work of some of Farragut's most talented young artists from Farragut High School and Concord Christian School. Awards will be given for first, second and third places during a reception on Tuesday, April 19, 5-6 PM.
Viewable during regular Town Hall hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive (across from the Farragut Branch Post Office). The art show and reception are free and open to the public. For more information, call 865-966-7057.
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Rock n' Bowl for Kids' Sake
Category: Fundraisers
WHAT IS IT? The most fun you will have in rented shoes!
It’s not about the bowling…it’s about the kids! Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN’s largest annual fundraiser bringing together more than 900 community members to major bowling parties to raise funds for a great cause. Bowl For Kids’ Sake is the perfect way for individuals to make an impact on our community – it only takes a little bit of effort to raise the money that is vital to our program’s success. As a “thank you” for your support and enthusiasm, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East TN hosts a celebratory party at your local bowling center. No bowling expertise is required, only the willingness to share in our heartfelt and sincere thanks for helping us transform our community.
April 9, 10:00AM-2:00PM at the Oak Ridge Bowling Center.
April 16, 11:00AM-2:00PM, Maryville, Crest Lanes
April 22, 4:00-9:00PM, Strike and Spare, Western Avenue, Knoxville
April 23, 10:00AM-4:00PM, Strike and Spare, Western Avenue, Knoxville
For registration and more information please visit http://www.tennesseebig.org/bowlforkidstoday or contact adamas@tennesseebig.org or Alli Damas at 865-523-9455.