Calendar of Events

Italy’s Greatest Diva… Torture, Murder, Suicide… A Masterpiece of Corruption and Intrigue!

Knoxville Opera is breaking all the rules of conventional opera production with the April 30, 2016 performance of Puccini’s masterpiece Tosca. For the first time in history, the artists, orchestra, and audience will travel among three venues in order to simulate the character’s experiences. You are invited to be one of only 1,400 people to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Performed in Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville Convention Exhibition Center, World’s Fair Park Amphitheater. Performed in Italian.

+ Act 1: 2:00 – 2:45pm OR 3:45 – 4:30pm at Church Street United Methodist Church. Due to the church’s limited seating, patrons need to choose between the two performances of this act.
+ Act 2: 7:30 – 8:20 pm at Knoxville Convention Exhibition Center
+ Act 3: 9:20 – 9:50 pm at World’s Fair Park Amphitheater

Note: Latecomers at all three venues may stand on the side, but cannot be seated. Tickets and info from Knoxville Opera: 865 524-0795, http://www.knoxvilleopera.com/schedule/tosca/

Experience a live art competition among Knoxville's up and coming artists as part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. Wild and fun adirondack chairs will be painted by 12 talented creatives. Chairs will be auctioned with proceeds benefiting The Muse Knoxville and Dogwood Arts. At Krutch Park.

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

RESIST PROHIBITION ! The 2nd Annual Brewhibition presented by Superfly Fabulous Events, is Knoxville’s Spring Craft Beer Festival, on April 30, 2016 in the Old City Courtyard. Brewhibition is not only a celebration to the end of Prohibition, but also an homage to the amazing Tennessee and regional brewers who were born out of Prohibition.

Located in the Bowery area of Knoxville, Brewhibition promises to be a “one of a kind” event and a “must do” for craft beer lovers in the region. Brewhibition takes a different approach by focusing on the unique aspects of beer, with a little WOW factor mixed in. Special craft beers created just for Brewhibition and those unique hard to find beers will be on full display throughout the day.

Beer Cocktails are taken to the next level at this event. Six brewers and six distilleries will pair off and create a unique one of a kind Beer Cocktail concocted just for Brewhibition. In addition to the over 20 breweries at Brewhibition, participants will be given tokens to try each of the East Tennessee Beer Cocktails paired with both an amazing local brewer and an equally amazing local distillery.

Two Mobile Infusers will be on hand throughout the day, infusing everything from Pecan Pie to Toasted Coconut for a unique taste that is sure to bring a smile to your face. If you’re wondering where the mobile infusers will be, just look for the people running to get in line.

Special craft beer tappings will be announced throughout the day so keep an eye out for the Tapping Notifications and make sure you follow us on Twitter so you don’t miss it.
Attendees can expect outrageous fun at this inaugural event with great music, a 1920’s Costume Contest and the Beer City Hoopers.

For more information, go to brewhibition.com, #resistprohibition #brewhibition

Old-Time Banjo
Riley Baugus was raised in the Regular Baptist church unaccompanied singing tradition. He honed his musical skills with friend and neighbor, Kirk Sutphin and by visiting elder traditional musicians in and around Grayson County, Virginia and Surry County, North Carolina. He learned from fiddlers Tommy Jarrell and Robert Sykes, from banjo player Dix Freeman, and former Camp Creek Boys Verlin Clifton and Paul Sutphin.

Tickets $12 (discounts apply to advance purchase, JCA members, students, seniors 65+)
At Jubilee Community Arts, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information/tickets: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org.

Join us at Historic Sam Houston Schoolhouse for our very special Mother / Daughter / Tea. The year is 1812. It was a simpler time, but not without elegance. The height of that elegance was the women’s formal tea. Come dressed in your Sunday best, your everyday clothing or your old time finery. Although the finest of teas and finger foods will be served we have decided to keep the cost as low as possible. It is only $10 for the first member of your party and $5 for each additional Lady. The demand will be high for a seat at this table - we have to limit it to the first 25 Ladies that RSVP. Call soon to be a part of a more gentile time. (This is open to all ladies, not just mothers & daughters.) For more details or to reserve your space please call the school at 865-983-1550.

Historic Sam Houston Schoolhouse, 3650 Sam Houston Ln, Maryville, TN 37804. Information: http://samhoustonhistoricschoolhouse.org/

The sale is free and open to the public. This one-day sale will feature the handmade pottery and clay art of several members of the group. Terra Madre is an eclectic group of over 30 female artists with diverse approaches to clay. The sale will include a vast assortment of unique handmade clay pottery items. As is typical for Terra Madre shows, yummy homemade finger food will be served during the show presented on beautiful handmade pottery serving pieces. Terra Madre members presenting their work for sale at the Tellico Show include; Karen Briggs, Judy Brater, Jane Cartwright, Pat Clapsaddle, Carolyn Cooper, Candy Finley-Brooks, Liz Howell, Lisa Kurtz, Karyn Kyte, Janice Lewis, LeAnn Lewis, Bett McLean, Jackie Mirzadeh, Wendy Mosca, Kristi O’Connell, Sandra McEntire, Marion Schlauch, Rose Spurrier, Shauna Stevens, Rikki Taylor and Debbie Whelan. Checks and cash preferred but some vendors will have credit card capability.

Terra Madre is a juried group of women clay artists that was founded in the year 2000 by female ceramic artists from East Tennessee. Their mission is to support each other in the pursuit of their dreams as artists and as women. Terra Madre members are affiliated with many juried and professional arts organizations. Collectively, the group exhibits in 2-3 shows annually and individually their work has been exhibited all over the country and can be found in galleries, shops, juried fine craft shows and fairs, as well as in many private art collections. For more information about the Terra Madre members and shows see the group on Facebook.

At Tellico Yacht Club, 100 Sequoyah Road, Loudon, TN 37774. Directions to the Tellico Yacht Club are: From Knoxville and environs: head south toward Chattanooga on 40/75. Take the US-321exit, EXIT 81, Lenoir City. Drive 4.4 miles. After crossing the Loudon Dam Bridge turn right onto ramp for TN 444. Continue on 444 for 6.4 mi. Follow signs for the Yacht Club: Turn left onto Sequoyah Rd for 0.7 mi. The Yacht Club is at the end with a right turn into the parking lot and flags at the entrance.

https://www.facebook.com/TerraMadreKnoxvilleTN

You're invited to Knoxville's favorite indie craft marketplace! Our spring fair promises quality handmade goods, one of a kind vintage items, music, wine, beer, food, and activities for the little ones. Whether you're coming to find that perfect gift for mom just in time for Mother's Day, or just to "treat yo self" - there is something for everyone at Retro! Stay tuned for more exciting updates and be sure to like The Retropolitan Craft Fair to see which vendors you can expect on the 30th! As always, admission is FREE. Cheers!

Historic Southern Railway Station, 300 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
https://www.facebook.com/events/470539723139995/

LECTURE 3:30 PM | BOOK SIGNING 4:30 PM

Thom Mayne, recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Prize and founder of the international architectural practice, Morphosis, will present Negotiating a Private Agenda on April 30, 3:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Following the lecture, Mayne will sign copies of Combinatory Urbanism, which can be purchased at the signing at a discounted price. The General Shale Keynote Lecture is part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the UT College of Architecture and Design.

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

We are glad to present you with our upcoming event, a reading of The Story of Ferdinand at Barnes and Noble (8029 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919) on April 30th at 10:00 A.M. in the morning. Please come by and bring your kids to hear this story read both in English and Spanish!

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

Does the best man always get to the White House? Encore Theatrical Company is inviting audiences to find out when it premieres the second show of its tenth anniversary season, Gore Vidal’s “The Best Man.” This political comedy will open on Friday, April 29 for two weekends only at Walters State Community College in Morristown. The plot of “The Best Man” follows two Presidential candidates in their quest for the White House. William Russell, the ex-Secretary of State, is a wit and scholar with high liberal principles, beloved of the eggheads and suspected by practical politicians. Joseph Cantwell is a ruthless and hard-driving young man, a dirty fighter who will let no scruples stand in the way of his ambitions. And Arthur Hockstader is an ex-President, determined to have the final say in the selection of his party's candidate, and enjoying keeping the candidates guessing whom he will endorse.

“The Best Man” features a cast of 17 actors from around the region. The two presidential candidates are Drew Wilder (making his Encore debut) as Secretary William Russell, along with Bill Conklin as Senator Joseph Cantwell. Performances are scheduled for two weekends only, April 29 through May 8. Evening performances are April 29, 30, May 6, and 7 at 8pm with matinees on May 1, 7, and 8 at 2pm. Tickets are now on sale, and can be purchased online at www.etcplays.org or by calling 423-318-8331.

With quality arts and crafts booths, arts in action, performing arts, culinary arts demonstrations and tastings, and an expanded children’s creation station, several blocks of downtown Knoxville are transformed into a lively street fair for the Dogwood Arts Festival! There will be more than 60 local and regional juried artists exhibiting and selling their original work in mixed media, clay, drawing/pastels, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood. In addition to the artist areas in Market Square and Krutch Park extension, enjoy cooking demonstrations, festive food creations, and delicious wine and beer pairings at the Culinary Arts Stage. Live performances all weekend long on the Market Square stage, the Union Avenue pop-up stage, and the Children’s stage. Blooming Boulevard returns to the Dogwood Arts Festival providing unique colorful flower markets filled with live blooming plants, herbs, flowers, and trees.

Join us for a spring celebration of our region’s arts, culture, and natural beauty in the heart of downtown Knoxville!

Times: Friday: 11:00am-9:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am–9:00pm, and Sunday: 11:00am–5:00pm
Dogwood Arts: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com

We’ll be on the Welcome Center patio with a wide variety of plants to choose from, including hydrangeas, native perennials, annuals, shade plants, and herbs & vegetables! On Friday, April 29th, from Noon-5pm, Members and Donors can come out for a first choice of this year’s offerings! On Saturday, April 30th, everyone is welcome 8am-3pm.

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org