Calendar of Events

Each Second Sunday of the month at 2pm, docents offer free guided tours of Higher Ground, Currents, and traveling exhibitions to the public. In order to reach a broader audience the KMA offers Spanish speaking tours once a month at 3pm. From 1-4pm there will also be art activities for all ages!

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

Cultural exhibits, displays, and a reception will begin at 12:30pm in the lobby of the NLHMC, followed by a musical presentation at 2:00pm in the Sandra G Powell Recital Hall.

For this program centered on the music of Brazil, our special guest artists will include the Brazilian Violin/Cello Duo comprised of violinist, Dr. Paula Bujes and cellist, Dr. Pedro Huff. Serving on the faculty of the Federal University of Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, the Bujes/Huff Duo explores new works for violin and cello featuring a wide variety of Brazilian rhythmic genres, especially music from Northeastern and Southern Brazil. Joining the duo will be Eastern Kentucky University Professor of Piano, Dr. Bernardo Scarambone. Holding 13 prizes in national and international competitions, Dr. Scarambone has been performing and researching Brazilian music for over 16 years.

The University of Tennessee’s Ready for the World Music Series brings renowned artists to perform and talk about musical styles and literature from diverse regions around the world. Faculty and guest artists will discuss the classical music traditions from each of those regions; followed by a performance of representative samples. Each program is designed to demonstrate the rich musical influences each of these regions have had on the traditions of western classical music. Also included will be exhibits by artists, a display of cultural artifacts and information, as well as refreshments that represent the culinary diversity of the regions.

We are excited with our lineup of exhibitors this year which include the local Brazilian artist, Rosalina Tipton, UTK Senior Lecturer of Portuguese, Wanessa Velloso, local Brazilian educator and UT parent, Jussara Horton, and the Portuguese Language Club student President, Raven Bailey. We will also be hosting exhibits by the UT Libraries, HoLa Hora Latina, the Portuguese Language Club (CLIP), among others.

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

The Farragut Museum Committee and Farragut Arts Council will host a free event in honor of Black History Month at the Farragut Town Hall. The theme for this year's celebration is "Creative Knowledge through Drama and Art."

The upcoming Museum event will include a performance by Bright Star Touring Theatre, (brightstartheatre.com), one of the largest professional touring companies in the country. This year, Bright Star will perform for over 1500 audiences in all types of venues. The production, "Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History", will feature various types of music such as work songs and hymns of the Underground Railroad and the blues of Beale Street. The actors/singers will tell the stories associated with these famous or forgotten pieces of music. The production is suitable for grade three through adult.

A reception and museum tours will be held at 1 p.m. with the main performance beginning at 2:00 p.m. The museum will also highlight Black History Month with special displays in the Town Hall Rotunda the week of Feb. 6 during regular operating hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Farragut Museum, 11408 Municipal Center Dr, Farragut, TN 37934. Hours: M-F 10-4:30. Information: 865-966-7057, www.townoffarragut.org/museum

The Knoxville Mercury, Yassin's Falafel House, and the Central Collective are teaming up to fund a vision for a better Knoxville.

Join us for lunch provided by Yassin's Falafel House and enjoy a special screening of the recent short film produced by Square, "Yassin Falafel." A blog post by the Mercury on the day after the election caught the attention of Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey. The result was a beautifully produced video that tells the story of Yassin Terou's journey from Syria to settle in Knoxville and realize his American Dream.

We'll also be introducing you to our Press Forward initiative. In every issue this year, the Mercury will bring attention to citizens who are working to move Knoxville ahead, highlighting endeavors in these areas: civic & humanitarian, education, arts & culture, health & food, business & technology, environment & sustainability. Half the proceeds from this lunch event will go toward funding the reporting of these stories by the Knoxville Mercury. With your help, we can make sure Knoxville continues to become a place where good ideas thrive.

At The Central Collective, 923 N Central St, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
Tickets are $25. 50% of proceeds to the Knoxville Mercury's Press Forward initiative. http://www.thecentralcollective.com/ticketpurchase/press-forward-fundraising-lunch-with-yassins-falafel

Monthly shape note singing from East Tennessee's own shape note book, The New Harp of Columbia. Free, all are welcome and no experience is required. Loaner books are provided. 6:30-8:00PM, Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. Information: Tina Becker, 865 982 7777 or www.oldharp.org.

February 11 at 8PM and February 12 at 3PM. Audience members of all ages will be sure to enjoy this swashbuckling original full length ballet which tells the story of the infamous female pirate, Anne Bonny. Follow Anne from her wealthy plantation home to her adventures on the high seas. GO! Contemporary Dance Works, known for its edgy choreography that extends way beyond the average performance will set sail to the high seas in a spectacular ballet performance of swinging pirates, mesmerizing mermaids and clashing swords. Advance tickets $22 adult, $17 senior/student.

At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: Go! Contemporary Dance Works: 865-539-2475, www.gocontemporarydance.com

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

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/

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

Each February, the From Africa to Appalachia Foundation for Education and the Arts (FATA) and Rose Center join together to celebrate Black History Month. For this 29th annual celebration, curator Bob Spirko has developed the exhibit “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” to be featured in the Edith Davis Gallery at Rose Center in Morristown. The exhibit is a tribute to the photography and life of Gregory Manuel Kyle, Jr. (1954-2015) and will feature over two dozen of his photographs and other works. An opening reception and celebration will be held on Sunday, February 5, beginning with the exhibit opening at 2:00 PM and continuing with a program beginning at 3:00 PM. The program will include inspirational music, remarks from FATA Co-President Beverly Lee, and guest speakers including Citizen Tribune publisher Mike Fishman; J.B. Pectol, vice president of communications and marketing at Walters State Community College; and Rev. H Roger Mills, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Whitesburg The music will be provided by Yolanda Treece, Rock of Ages Baptist Church, and Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Serving as a photographer for the Citizen Tribune and Walters State Community College, Kyle was known throughout the area as he documented news stories, sporting events, celebrations, milestones, campus life, and much more. He was a familiar face to many residents of the Lakeway Region who knew him as a friendly, professional, and talented photographer.

The Rose Center, 442 West Second North St., Morristown, TN, 37814. Hours: M-F 9-5. Information: 423-581-4330, www.rosecenter.org

Free admission. Each reading will include a discussion session afterwards with the cast, director and audience and, when possible, the playwright. Readings:

+ Dracula: Down for the Count by Mary Lynn Dobson - A comic retelling of the Dracula story. Think, “Young Frankenstein” meets Count Dracula.
+ Okra by Bill Raulerson - A comic caper set in backwoods Louisiana with a little magic, a few ghosts, and a very inept police force.
+ The Senator’s Wife by C. Robert Jones - When politics and family collide, they can both end up a little worse for wear.
+ When Blackbirds Sing by Gayle Greene - A lifetime prison sentence on a questionable conviction leaves a woman who was more a victim in her own to right to desperately seek a connection with a daughter she never knew.

Upcoming dates:
February 23: 6:00 pm Okra, Farragut

February 25: noon Okra, Lawson McGee
2:30 Dracula, Lawson McGee

February 26: 1:15 Senator’s Wife, Lawson McGee
3:00 Blackbirds Sing, Lawson McGee

Tennessee Stage Company: 865-546-4280, www.tennesseestage.com