Calendar of Events

Darkhorse Entertainment, LLC, invites you to go back to the early Middle Ages (c. 500) and celebrate King Arthur and Camelot at the second annual Tennessee Medieval Faire, situated in Harriman just 30 miles west of Turkey Creek. This rugged outdoor festival opens on May 14 and runs the last three weekends in May, including Memorial Day.

Leading the charge is The Royal Joust performed three times a day by the Hanlon-Lees Action Theatre. There will also be sword fighting at the Warriors’ Chess Matches, performed twice daily. Between arena shows, Unicorn and Warhorse Rides will be offered. Rotating on three stages will be professional, interactive, family-friendly shows. Acts returning this year include Aaron Bonk’s “ridiculously dangerous” Fire * Whip * Sword Show; The Jackdaws, previously named Banish Misfortune; Professor DeWitt’s Punch and Judy Puppet Show; Albi Belly Dance; and Aristotle Simplified, aka Einstein Simplified. New acts this year include Topsy Turvy, an acrobatic duo; Feckless Fear Dearg, a Kentucky Celtic band; Tom Smiter--Bizarre Feats of Rhythm and Melody; and Dendarah Middle Eastern Dance with Raks el Anwar. There will be other musicians, interactive folk dancers, fairy tale shows and medieval games. The Royal Players, who roam the Faire and interact with patrons, include the characters of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and Merlin. Performance schedules will be posted on the festival website by May 11 and will be available at the Faire.

Enjoy nearly 50 medieval village merchants: Artisans will sell their handcrafted wares made of leather, wood, clay, metal, glass, cloth, etc. Hungry patrons can enjoy delicious medieval fare including turkey legs, gyros, hearty soups, scotch eggs, dragon jerky, fresh fruits and desserts. Hot and cold beverages including beer will also be available.

The Tennessee Medieval Faire will be open on May 14-15, 21-22, 28-29-30; rain or shine. Hours are 10-5 EDT. Ticket prices are $16.95 for ages 13 and up, $8.95 for ages 5 to 12, and will be free for ages 4 and under. Parking is free, and tickets will be available for purchase at the gate with cash or credit. Onsite camping for patrons is not included, but public campgrounds and hotels are nearby. The festival is located at 550 Fiske Road, Harriman, TN. For Faire rules, guidelines and more information, please visit www.TMFaire.com or like them on Facebook.

Part of the 2015-2016 Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre season!

AT THE DAWN OF A NEW CENTURY, everything is changing…and anything is possible. RAGTIME returns to the road in all-new touring production Directed & Choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge and Produced by the team that most recently brought you THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SPAMALOT, ROCK OF AGES and THE COLOR PURPLE. The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold - set in turn-of-the-century New York - all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to theatre’s richest and most glorious Tony Award®-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this 13 time Tony Award nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life - what it could and should be!

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

Friends of Music and the Arts, a support society for music at Ascension, augments the calendar of liturgical feastdays with concerts and organ recitals throughout the year.

Choral Concert with Michael McCarthy, director. Tickets: $25.

At the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 800 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-588-0589, www.knoxvilleascension.org/music-at-ascension

Jazzspirations Live, one of Knoxville’s best-kept secrets, begins its third year of existence. This live smooth jazz concert series has featured regional and national artists, including Grammy award winning talent, from around the country. Knoxville resident, syndicated radio host and jazz recording artist BRIAN CLAY is the creator and host of the monthly series. Brian performs and invites regional and national artists to join him on the Jazzspirations LIVE stage. He balances marquee headliners and incredibly talented up and coming artists to create one-of-a-kind musical experiences every month in Knoxville.

The newly reopened Red Piano Lounge, 4620 Kingston Pike in Bearden, is the venue for the series this year. The Red Piano offers a comfortable and intimate setting for jazz, with a state of the art sound system designed by the resident sound designer and engineer for UT’s Theater department, Mike Ponder. Red Piano also offers an eclectic tapas menu and your favorite beer, wine and signature cocktails.

The 2016 also lineup includes:
Jeanette Harris (Berklee graduate & touring saxophonist for the late Teena Marie)
May 14
Darren Rahn (Over 25 #1 singles & multiple Grammy nominations as a artist, producer and engineer) June 11
VENUS (2014 Best Female Band – Black Women in Jazz Awards) July 2

For the full lineup, dates, showtimes, tickets and other information, log onto www.smoothjazzknoxville.com.

Please come join us for our St Brendan's Day Celtic Festival! This will be a free community festival ($3 suggested donation), featuring:

• Food (Irish fare from St Andrews Square, Big O’s BBQ, Ice cream from Razzleberries)
• Music and Dance (Traditional and Contemporary Irish music from Red Haired Mary, Performances by the Rowena Ryan Irish Dance Academy)
• Arts/Crafts/Vendors (Handmade Celtic jewelry and crafts, Chainmail designs, Orthodox icons and books)
• Kids Activities (Children’s crafts, Inflatables)
• Speakers (Father Stephen Freeman, Rector at St Anne Orthodox Church, author of the popular podcast Glory to God on Ancient Faith Radio; and Terry Mattingly, journalist, professor, and nationally syndicated columnist)
• Celtic Games (Watch or participate in caber toss, kettle toss, and hay toss, and shot put)
• Church Tours and Vespers at 5:00 PM
And more!

At St. Anne Orthodox Church, 560 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. https://www.facebook.com/events/1548782215436968

Our next World Class Bluegrass show will be May 14th, featuring Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time. Get your tickets today!
At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.
http://wdvx.com/event/doyle-lawson-quicksilver-and-larry-cordle-lonesome-standard-time/

Info: 865-544-1029, http://www.wdvx.com

The “Rock to Bach” music festival, presented by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, will take place at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday, May 14. As the name suggests, “Rock to Bach” features performances by artists from a wide variety of genres and from across East Tennessee. Doors open at 10:00 AM, and over 18 acts will be presented on two stages throughout the day. The 2016 line-up includes the Mt. LeConte Jug Band, Concord Brass, Kukuly Uriart, Kelle Jolly, Arte Musica, Silver Winds, and many more!

Tickets may be purchased in advance at TN Bank on 401 S Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge or at the ORCMA office at 320 Robertsville Road, Suite 1, Oak Ridge. Advance general admission tickets are just $12; tickets will be available at the door for $15. Children 6-18 are $6 and children ages 5 and under attend for free. A special family pass is also available, which includes 2 adults and any children for just $30.

Snacks and lunch will be available for purchase during the festival, and attendees will also enjoy bidding on exciting items at the silent auction throughout the day. The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association will also host a post-festival dinner, beginning at 6:00 PM, featuring a catered dinner from Calhoun’s Restaurant and delightful entertainment from Allen McBride, and a special performance by Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra Music Director Dan Allcott on cello and violinist Kat Starr. Tickets for the dinner are $50 per person.
All proceeds from the festival and dinner will benefit the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, which presents professional performances in the Oak Ridge community with its symphony, chorus, and chamber music series. More information is available online at www.ORCMA.org or by calling (865) 483-5569.

Spring 2016 East Tennessee Plant Swap will be held at New Harvest Park,
4775 New Harvest Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918 on Saturday, May 14, 2016.
Setup will begin at 9:45am and Swapping starts at 10:00am

The East Tennessee Plant Swap is an exciting and fun event that brings together people who love plants and gardening. It provides an opportunity to make new friends, talk to old friends, and share plants with fellow gardeners. Everyone is welcome.
Potted plants, freshly dug plants (properly conditioned to survive until they can be planted), cuttings, well-developed seedlings, seeds, small trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, gardening tools, gardening supplies, gardening crafts, and gardening related art are all welcome. These are the kinds of things we typically swap. Please pre-label your plants so that the recipient will know what they have. If you have special plants that you're saving for someone or have swaps previously set up, please make sure these are clearly marked or separated in some way so that no one walks off with them by accident. Weather permitting, we usually swap from the back of our vehicles or from self-supplied tables. If you want shade or if it's raining, there is plenty of room in the pavilion, and sometimes everyone ends up there. Some people bring a chair for a place to set near their vehicle or table.

The swap is entirely free, but a donation of two or three dollars per person, with a maximum of five dollars per family, would help us cover expenses.
No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Bringing pets is discouraged, but is allowed if you keep them on a leash and clean up after them. Children, other family members, and friends are always welcome! No selling or commercial activity is permitted.

New Harvest Park,
4775 New Harvest Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918 on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 9:45AM.

Saint Brendan Celtic Festival will be held at Saint Anne Orthodox Church in Oak Ridge on May 14th from 11am to 7pm, 560 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

This Festival is a Celebration of Celtic and Appalachian heritage and folkways, our common spiritual heritage of Orthodox Christianity, and of great music, food and dance.

Festivities include music and dance, Celtic Games, srts and craft vendors, food, kids activities, speakers, including Terry Mattingly, journalist, professor, and nationally syndicated columnist, and church tours and vespers at 5PM..

Admission is free with a Suggested $3.00 Donation.
May 14th from 11am to 7pm, St. Anne Orthodox Church, 560 Oak Ridge Turnpike,
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
For More Information visit: http://www.stanneorthdoxchurch.com/
Call: (865) 482-0088

Kidstuff is a show for kids and the kid at heart. On most Saturdays, host Sean McCollough delivers an eclectic mix of children's music. But on the second Saturday of every month, he hosts a special free live show in the Knoxville Visitor Center with great musical acts.

Kidstuff with Sean McCollough presents Goldie and the Bear with Betsey Hill and the Mount Olive Elementary Ukulele Band, Visitor Center, 10:00 AM, Free

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

Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m.
Preservation Network – Native Plants Workshop & Seed Swap

Parking is at Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike. Free and open to the public.

Knox Heritage, at Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org

The Tennessee Watercolor Society (TnWS), founded in 1972, has represented the finest artists in the state for 44 years and hosts yearly juried exhibitions and biennial exhibitions. The biennial exhibition showcases 55 watermedia paintings chosen from nearly 200 entries. Juror John T. Salminen is a signature member of numerous art societies such as the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and recipient of more than 220 national and international awards. Prizes for the TnWS Biennial Exhibition total $10,000. A juried collection of 30 paintings from the exhibition will later travel across Tennessee into January 2017 to six locations for public and visual arts outreach, including Memphis, Humboldt, Columbia, Chattanooga, Elizabethton, and Clarksville.

The following artists’ works will be shown:
+ From Region I (Memphis, Clarksville and points far west): Bill Bailey, Angela Broyles, Sandra Carpenter, Ronda K. Coop, Judy Duke, Robert Eoff, Tim Hacker, Larry Hughes, Susan Hyback, Floyd Speck, Mary Spellings, and Tuva Stephens
+ From Region II (Nashville, Franklin, and surrounding areas): Glenna Cook, Abby Eblen, Pam Francis, Vinci Kolodziejski, Frank Lott, Pam Pate, Patricia Patrick, Noriko Register, and John Wilkison
+ From Region III (Chattanooga, Cleveland, Signal Mountain, and surrounding areas): Sandy Boone, Sandy Brown, Phyllis Burkhart-Wilson, Helen Burton, Harriet Chipley, Joan Clark, Leslie Dulin, Marie Spaeder Haas, Jennie Kirkpatrick, Mary Britten Lynch, Effton Mitchell, Denton Ridge, Ann Rutledge, Alan Shuptrine, Sandra Washburn, Lana Wilson, and Patricia Wilson
+ From Region IV (Knoxville, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Tellico Plains, Tellico Village, Rarity Bay): Kate Aubrey, Claudia Balthrop, Lil Clinard, Thomas Eckert, Loretta Lee Edge, Linda Johnson, Judy Lavoie, Kate McCullough, Susan Miller, Brenda Mills, Max Robinson, Laurie Szilvagyi ,Mary Ann Valvoda, and Ulla Veiro
+ From Region V (Johnson City, Tri-Cities, Bristol): Barbara Wilson Carter, Jim Stagner, and Thomas White
For more information on the Tennessee Watercolor Society, visit http://tnws.org/.

A public reception will take place on Friday, June 3, from 5:00-9:00 PM to which the public is invited to meet the artists and view the artwork. Most of the works are for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition.

This exhibition and others are on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sundays, May 15, June 5 & 19, 3:30-6:30 PM; Friday, May 20, 5-7 PM; and Saturday, May 21, 11 AM - 3 PM. Info: 865-523-7543 or www.knoxalliance.com.