Calendar of Events

Pellissippi State Community College will celebrate women with the upcoming play "Love, Loss and What I Wore," by Nora and Delia Ephron. The play, co-produced with DuckEars Theatre Company, will be at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10-11 and 17-18 and 2 p.m., Feb. 12 and 19.

"This is a simple but powerful play that showcases the stories of five women who recall seminal moments of their lives through the filter of their clothes," said Theatre professor Charles R. Miller. "These monologues showcase the voice of women." The play, directed by faculty member Steven McBride, will star Chevy Anz, Nancy Duckles, Kathy May Tallent, Jessie Holder Toutelotte and Deborah Webb. Additional cast and crew will include Pellissippi State students and faculty. "Love, Loss and What I Wore," based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, is part of The Arts at Pellissippi State, which features cultural activities for the community -- ranging from music and theatre to international celebrations, lectures and the fine arts.
For more information, visit www.pstcc.edu/arts or call 865-694-6400.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Visit www.pstcc.edu/tickets or purchase tickets at the door. All of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Pellissippi State Foundation's scholarship fund for theatre students. Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu/arts

February 10, 11, 17, 18 dinner theatre at 7pm
February 11 & 18 matinee at 2pm

The Cast List, by Knoxville playwright Gayle Greene

Presented by The Theatre Guild, Inc. at VFW Auditorium, 2503 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown 37814.
http://www.theatreguildinc.org/

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it is time to book a romantic cruise for yourself and that special someone, and nothing says “I love you” like an unforgettable cruise aboard a luxury yacht. Intimacy and romance await you on the Volunteer Princess. Do not pass up the opportunity to make this Valentine’s Day as special as your significant other. Forget about the stress that can come with making restaurant reservations; instead, book entertainment and dinner all at once.

With Valentine’s Day falling on Tuesday this year, we have a variety of cruise options. On Saturday, February 11, we'll host three luxurious cruises! The love boat will sail from 2:30 -5:00 PM and again from 6:30 –9:00 PM with the Valentine’s Day Starlight Dinner Cruise.

Did you make dinner reservations somewhere else already?No need to worry, the Volunteer Princess will be out late for you! Instead of cancelling those reservations, make your nightcap one laced with luxury, and join us for our Sweets & Bites Cruise from 10:30-11:30 PM. Upon stepping aboard the yacht, you will be greeted by our Captain and his Crew, and directed to a private table clothed in crisp white linen and finished with a beautiful floral centerpiece. Each couple will receive a rose as a souvenir of this magical night to remember. After settling in to your private table, you can order a drink from our fully stocked bar or visit the Captain in the Pilot House. The Volunteer Princess is the only way to experience the breathtaking views on the Tennessee River; the yacht is unprecedented in its 100-foot splendor.

Each ticket price includes a delectable dinner or scrumptious snacks, depending on your cruise selection. We also offer additional packages including chocolate covered strawberries, champagne, or a bouquet of roses. Information: (865) 541-4556 or www.volunteerprincess.com.

THE ROMANCE OF BOHEMIAN LIFE… TWO PASSIONATE LOVE AFFAIRS… ONE HEARTBREAKING DEATH! In the glittering Latin Quarter on Christmas Eve, Mimì and Rodolfo fall in love, but her failing health and his abject poverty threaten their happiness. Puccini’s ravishing music brilliantly depicts the joie de vivre and heartbreaks of the struggling Bohemian artists.Performed in Italian with projected English translations.

Friday, February 10, 2017 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:30 pm

Opera preview hosted by Maestro Salesky begins 45 minutes prior to each performance
All students are invited to take photos with the cast on the set after the final curtain.

At the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Tickets and info from Knoxville Opera: 865 524-0795, http://www.knoxvilleopera.com/la-boheme/

Monroe Area Council for the Arts Presents The Hiwassee College Performing Arts Series! Since forming in 1975, Grammy winners BeauSoleil have claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet take the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. From The Grand Ole Opry to Newport Folk, from concert hall to dance floor, the music of BeauSoleil continues to captivate audiences the world over. Critics unanimously agree that it is “bon temps, every time they play,” (New York Times).

At Hiwassee Performing Arts Center, 225 Hiwassee College Drive, Madisonville, TN. Information/tickets: 423-442-3210, www.monroearts.com

February 10 - Wallace Coleman

Alive After Five is a unique live music series that takes place in the smoke-free, casually elegant setting of the Ann and Steve Bailey Hall in the Knoxville Museum of Art. There is a live band on stage, seating at tables, two cash bars, food from area restaurants, free freshly popped popcorn, and free parking. Audience members can enjoy listening to music, dancing, and browsing the museum’s art galleries. Admission is $15 for general and $10 for museum members and college students with ID. Ages 17 and under are admitted free.

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

Guest artist recital in Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus, and the Alumni Memorial Building is located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. *For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Join us for our second annual Winter Warmer on Friday, February 10, 2017! This year's event will be held at The Standard in downtown Knoxville. The menu will celebrate our East Tennessee winter harvest, featuring locally sourced ingredients prepared by Northshore Braisserie Chef Joe Cunningham. Dessert will be provided by Wild Love Bakehouse. Beverages are provided, and guests are welcome to bring a favorite bottle of wine. The evening will also feature a photo booth provided by Shawn Poynter Photography. Guests will have online access to a full gallery of photos after the event.

Tickets are $75, and all proceeds go to Nourish Knoxville to further our mission of supporting local food in the East TN region. Vegetarian option available by request.

February 10 at The Standard, 416 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville TN 37902.
Reserve tickets at http://winterwarmer2017.brownpapertickets.com. For more information visit https://nourishknoxville.org.

Doors open: 6:30 PM, Film begins: 7:00 PM
Free and open to the public. BYOB

Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship. With Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby.

At the Central Collective, 923 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-236-1590, info@thecentralcollective.com, www.thecentralcollective.com

The Chimney wildfire destroyed over 2,000 homes, devastating many individuals and families. You can help our neighbors at "Help Tennessee Heal with Art -- A Silent Auction for the Smokies," a benefit featuring art donated by local artists, gift certificates to area businesses and eateries, and more on Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Ijams. The event is free, and all proceeds raised from auction bids will be donated to help wildfire victims. More details about the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1156674267786107/

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Paintings by a father and son hiding during the Holocaust

In 1944, after being in hiding for two years, Eva Schloss’s entire family was betrayed and put on a train to Auschwitz. It was on this train that Eva’s brother Heinz told her he had hidden paintings that he and their father created while in hiding. After Eva and her mother survived the horrors of Auschwitz, they found the paintings under the attic floor with a note that read: “Property of Eric and Hein Geiringer from Amsterdam, who are in hiding and will collect the items after the war.”

We are thrilled to present an exhibition of prints and original paintings by Heinz and Erich on loan from The Dutch Resistance Museum in Amsterdam.

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

The Beck Genealogical Society is partnering with Pellissippi State Community College Magnolia Campus to host special workshops. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

At the PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAGNOLIA CAMPUS, 1610 East Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917

Each Tuesday and Friday in February from 10AM - 1PM:

Tuesday, February 7
Friday, February 10
Tuesday, February 14
Friday, February 17 and
Tuesday February 21

Beck Cultural Exchange Center: 1927 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-6. Information: 865-524-8461, www.beckcenter.net