Calendar of Events

Harry Connick, Jr.’s meteoric rise in the world of music was only a prelude to a multi-faceted career. This pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, actor, and philanthropist has received awards and recognition for his live and recorded musical performances, and for his achievements on screens large and small as well as the Broadway stage.

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

Contemporary Focus 2016 artist John Douglas Powers will give a talk at the museum. Free and open to the public.

Contemporary Focus 2016 is part of a series of exhibitions organized by the KMA that spotlights significant but under-recognized artists living and working in East Tennessee. John Douglas Powers, assistant professor at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville School of Art, is this year’s featured artist. His larger-than-life motorized machine-like sculptures and video projections combine cinema, engineering, computation, music, and physical space, drawing from areas as diverse as natural history, architecture, and the history of technology.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Tennesseans played prominent roles in World War II, from diplomatic efforts on the eve of war to work on the Manhattan Project. Defense-related industries such as the Aluminum Company of America, Rohm & Hass Chemical Company, and the Fulton Sylphon Company were vital to the war effort and became targets of enemy espionage. Dewaine Speaks and Ray Clift’s book East Tennessee in World War II is the first comprehensive account of the accomplishments of East Tennessee soldiers and civilians during this critical time in the nation’s history. The book will be available for purchase and signing at the end of the event.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
The program is sponsored by the Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and is free and open to the public. The lecture will begin at noon at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. Guests are invited to bring a “Brown Bag” lunch and enjoy the lecture. Soft drinks will be available. For more information on the lecture, exhibitions, or museum hours, call 865-215-8824.

Tennesseans played prominent roles in World War II, from diplomatic efforts on the eve of war to work on the Manhattan Project. Defense-related industries such as the Aluminum Company of America, Rohm & Hass Chemical Company, and the Fulton Sylphon Company were vital to the war effort and became targets of enemy espionage. Dewaine Speaks and Ray Clift’s book East Tennessee in World War II is the first comprehensive account of the accomplishments of East Tennessee soldiers and civilians during this critical time in the nation’s history. The book will be available for purchase and signing at the end of the event.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
The program is sponsored by the Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and is free and open to the public. The lecture will begin at noon at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. Guests are invited to bring a “Brown Bag” lunch and enjoy the lecture. Soft drinks will be available. For more information on the lecture, exhibitions, or museum hours, call 865-215-8824.

Discussing The Known World by Edward P. Jones

Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com

A 1-day Gardening Symposium Designed to Teach Plant Pest Identification, Control, and more on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 8:30 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.
Cost: UT Garden member $50/nonmember $60, price includes lunch and break refreshments

At some point, all gardeners find themselves wondering, "What's wrong with my plant and how do I fix it?" Join the University of Tennessee's leading plant pathologist and entomologist, Dr. Alan Windham and Dr. Frank Hale, for an in-depth look at the most common garden pests in our region and how to identify, control, and even prevent them from invading your garden.

Novice and expert gardeners alike will benefit from this opportunity to study with the experts. Learn how to diagnose pest problems, how Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can work for you, and what to do when you need more help finding the answer. Hands-on specimens and diagnostics, along with lecture photos will be used. The first 50 registrants will receive complimentary pest identification tools. Attendees are encouraged to bring plant problems for hands-on diagnostics.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 8:30 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.
Cost: UT Garden member $50/nonmember $60, price includes lunch and break refreshments

To register on-line go to: tiny.utk.edu/gardenbugs.
UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, http://utgardens.tennessee.edu

Steve Kaufman & Donna Dixon present Entertainers From Around The World - 10 Great Nights of Concerts!
At the The Alumni Gym, Maryville College.

Jun 13, 2016 - Kenny Jackson (NC), Todd Hallowell (FL), Sarah Morgan (TN) Annie Savage (CO),
Jun 14, 2016 - Jim Wood (TN), Chris Newman (UK), Cary Fridley (NC), Clive Carroll (UK), Erynn
Jun 15, 2016 - Contra Dance and Concert - $7.00 Only! with Donna Calhoun (TN Caller) and the
Jun 16, 2016 - Donnie Barbra (TN), Steve Kilby (VA), April Verch (CAN), Keith Yoder (TN), Lin
Jun 17, 2016 - Steve Kaufman (TN), Russ Barenberg (TN), Andy Hatfield (IN)
Jun 20, 2016 - Tim Connell (OR), Grant Gordy (NY), Steve Smith NM), Jeff Scroggins (CO), Anni
Jun 21, 2016 - Wil Maring (IL), Keith Yoder (TN), Robert Bowlin (IL), Jimmie Heffernan (NJ),
Jun 22, 2016 - Ivan Rosenberg (CAN), Mike Dowling (WY), Gary Davis, Marcy Marxer (MD), Josh G
Jun 23, 2016 - Thursday, June 23: Bobby Hicks (NC), Doug Yeomans (NY, G
June 24: Steve Kaufman with Clint Mullican (TN)

Concerts begin at 7:00pm Each Night in the Alumni Gym, Maryville College
Tickets at the Door - $15, Contra Dance Night only $7. Save $15 Week Long Pass Each Week - Purchase a Week Long Pass for $60.00 by calling 865-982-3808, or visit http://www.flatpik.com./Steves-Touring-Schedule

The 2017 nief-norf Summer Festival (nnSF) returns to Knoxville featuring concerts, lectures, and world premieres! The nief-norf Summer Festival (nnSF) is an interdisciplinary summer music festival, which brings together dozens of performers, composers, and scholars to collaborate on the performance, creation, and discussion of contemporary solo and chamber music. The nnSF is held in the beautiful facilities of the University of Tennessee’s Haslam Music Center (Knoxville, TN) and presents inspired and devoted performances of modern music, aiming to encourage both appreciation and support for live music and contemporary art.

Since its inception in the summer of 2011, the festival’s performance, composition, and research seminars have attracted undergraduates, graduates, and professionals from institutions across the United States and abroad. Each summer, these performance fellows present some of the most challenging and boundary-pushing contemporary music, including world premieres of works by composer fellows at the nief-norf Summer Festival. In addition to concerts and lectures at the University of Tennessee, the festival is excited to offer events at various locations throughout Knoxville.

Details TBA. For more information, please visit www.niefnorf.org or contact Andrew Bliss, nnSF Artistic Director, at contact@niefnorf.org.

Envision Art Gallery invites you to the Solo Exhibition of works by MARK H. CLINE, AWARD-WINNING WEST VIRGINIA ARTIST. Opening reception Friday, June 10th 5-8pm - Meet the artist while enjoying live music, wine, beer, punch and refreshments.

Envision Art Gallery is pleased to introduce Mark to the Knoxville art scene with a solo exhibition of his latest work. Mark is a creative, innovative artist painting with oils on fabric. His topics for this show are masculine, dramatic, humorous and slightly controversial. Mark is a multiple award winning artist, his latest award of excellence being a $2000 cash purchase award by the West Virginia Commission on the Arts through funds appropriated by the West Virginia Legislature and presented to Mark on November 8, 2015 at the Tamarack Gallery in West Virginia. Please see Envision Art Gallery website under “events” for Mark’s resume.

Envision Art Gallery in the Bearden Art District, 4050 Sutherland Avenue (Corner of Sutherland Ave. and Carr St.), Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Wed-Thu 11-5, Fri 11-7. Information: 865-438-4154, www.envisionartgallery.com

Mac Goodwin has had a love of trees most of his life. He began photographing them at some point in the 1970s and continues doing so today. A collection of some of his photographs, Trees by Mac: 1970-2016, will be at The Birdhouse Bird Feeder Gallery at 4th and Gill in Knoxville. The work will be on exhibit for the month of June with a selection of landscape paintings by Dan DeRidder. The opening reception is on June 10th, 6-9 pm. The Bird Feeder Gallery is housed in the Birdhouse Community Center, Please check the website at birdhouseknoxville.com for open hours.

The Birdhouse Bird-Feeder Gallery/Cafe, 800 N 4th Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: http://birdhouseknoxville.com, birdhouseknoxvillegallery@gmail.com

Encore Theatrical Company will present Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s “Follies” June 10-26. A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is surreal, sophisticated, compelling, entertaining and epic in scope. The story takes place in 1971. The Weismann Theater, home to the Weismann Follies since 1918, is about to be torn down. Dimitri Weismann, the impresario who produced the shows, is giving a party on the stage of the theatre and has invited all the living performers, along with their husbands and wives, to celebrate the nostalgia of the occasion. During the course of the party, we meet them all, but the action chiefly involves two chorus girls from the 1941 Follies who were best friends and haven’t seen each other since. The reunion of ex-Follies performers in the crumbling theatre sets the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers written by Stephen Sondheim, including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby."

Performances of “Follies” are at Walters State Community College, located at 500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway in Morristown. Evening performances are on June 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8:00 p.m. with matinee performances on June 12, 19, 25, and 26 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at www.etcplays.org or by calling 423-318-8331.

Downtown Newport Artscapes, Inc Announces Upcoming Art Exhibit by Rhenda Clevenger
June 1, 2016
Downtown Newport Artscapes Inc. is announcing an upcoming meet and greet with local artist Rhenda Clevenger. A professional artist, she has spent the last two decades making a living from her unique creations.
She practices her techniques and style on various surfaces, such as glass, wood, steel and canvas while using mixed media involving acrylic or oil. She implements pencil, ink, or pastels until she has attained the desired results.
Clevenger has pursued educational training as a vet tech, C.A.D. and in wildlife management and forestry, so it is safe to say she had diverse interests. She believes her greatest resource would be her talents, for which she is grateful.
Clevenger offers art classes and will commission an art project on request. For information, she can be contacted at (423) 237-9561. Her artwork is on display at Newport Printing and Office Supplies throughout the month of June.
A casual artist reception will honor Clevenger and her work on June 22 from noon to 3 p.m. at Newport Printing & Office Supplies, 315 East Broadway. The reception is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to come by to meet the artist and consider purchasing some of her original artwork during the exhibition.

Downtown Newport Artscapes Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Newport, Tennessee. To learn more about the organization, or to become an active member, visit www.dnatn.com.