Calendar of Events

Artist’s Reception: Monday, March 20th 4PM to 8PM

At Burlington Library 4614 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: alan.jones@tys.org

An exhibition of about 40 new oil painting by Aleex Conner, a local artist who paints in the style of the 19th Century French Impressionists. Aleex Conner has painted for over 30 years and has traveled to Europe many times. On location in France, she has studied with some of today's best instructors in the Impressionists' style. In the south of France, the light is extraordinary for plein air oil painters. She has frequently painted in the very same areas where Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, and other Impressionists painted in the latter part of the 19th century and into the early 20th Century.

Reception held Saturday, March 4, 4:00-6:00 PM, Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Avenue. 10% of the proceeds will be donated by the artist to the Fountain City Art Center. Everyone 21 and above is welcome to attend. No entry fees will be charged.

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tu-Th 9-5, F 10-5, Sa 9-1. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartcenter.com

The Tennessee Stage Company will hold auditions for the 2017 Shakespeare On The Square season on Saturday, March 4, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm and Sunday. March 5, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at the Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay Street.

Auditionees are requested to prepare two contrasting monologues, at least one classical, of no more than one minute each. Please bring two copies of a resume and standard theatrical headshot. All auditions are by appointment only. For appointments please contact the Tennessee Stage Company by calling 546-4280 or by e-mail at tennesseestage@comcast.net.

The two shows to be performed this summer are The Two Gentlemen Of Verona and The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged). They will run from July 13 – August 13. Rehearsals will begin the end of May. For more information contact Tennessee Stage Company at 546-4280 or look at our web site at www.tennesseestage.com.

The finest food and wine event in Tennessee! In its 14th year, L’Amour du Vin has become one of Knoxville’s most eagerly-anticipated evenings. At the Knoxville Museum of Art. All funds raised benefit the KMA. Details coming soon!

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Cost: $28. Activity: Wouldn't you like to know? CALLING ALL GOOD SPORTS! Here's the deal. You purchase a ticket to a mystery event. Show up to The Central Collective at the specified date and time, and be ready for anything. Past events have included: a live studio game show, an egg drop competition, a garden party in a castle, a walking tour of North Knoxville, live music with swing dance lessons, an underground arcade, an apocalypse booth camp, and an actual wedding were attendees served as the bridal party, toast-makers and wedding guests. These are events for folks who are curious, adventurous, and like trying new things & meeting new people.

Worried that you won't be able to participate because of dietary restrictions, physical ability or other preferences? We'll do our best to give you the information you need to decide if this month's Good Sport Night is right for you. If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to give us a shout! If you show up and cannot participate for an unforeseen reason, we're happy to give you a credit for a future Good Sport Night. Unless otherwise noted, these events are not programmed for children.

Alcohol: BYOB
Food: Light Snacks
Dress Code: Whatever is comfortable.
Physical Activity: Low
Good Sport Level: 3/5

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

Join us in our Outdoor Explorer Classroom for a volunteer workday! We need your help from 8am – 12pm Saturday, March 4 to create a Nature Play Area for our young visitors. Volunteers are needed to spread mulch, place stumps, move sand, cut bamboo, and other important tasks.

Bring your water bottle and gardening gloves if you prefer to use your own, and dress comfortably for working outside in the gardens. We recommend that volunteers wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Volunteers may use our entrance from 2649 Boyd’s Bridge Pike, or they may park at the Visitors Center at 2743 Wimpole Avenue and walk to the site.

Please register at http://knoxgarden.org/calendar/nature-play-work-day/. Registration very appreciated but not required. Questions? Email cua@knoxgarden.org for more information.

Crime and mystery writer Beth Terrell-Hicks will lead a Knoxville Writers' Guild sponsored workshop at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, at Central United Methodist Church, 201 East Third Avenue. Register at http://www.knoxvillewritersguild.org/events/crime-fiction

This workshop is key for anyone with an interest in writing a mystery, thriller, novel or short stories in which crime figures in the plot. The workshop provides an overview of the steps to creating authentic, character-driven crime fiction. Combining lecture, Q&A, and individual exercises, the workshop will cover theme; character development; the anatomy of a crime; suspects, allies and antagonists; clues and red herrings; research; plot creation; and pacing.

Beth Terrell-Hicks, writing as Jaden Terrell, created the Jared McKean series, and is the executive director of the Killer Nashville Thriller, Mystery, and Crime Literature Conference. Beth is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Private Eye Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and Sisters in Crime. She is a sought-after editor, writing coach and conference speaker.

Knoxville Writer’s Guild: Meetings take place at Central United Methodist Church, 201 East Third Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. The public is invited to attend. A $2 donation is requested at the door. www.knoxvillewritersguild.org

Our special guest and Elvis Tribute Artist, Stewart Chapman will be performing the 50’s and ‘68 comeback. Ronnie Miller will be performing his tribute to the man in black, Johnny Cash. Ronnie Miller is originally from Knoxville, TN. He is a multi-award winning, country and gospel entertainer, singer, and performer with over 15 years of experience in the music business. Ronnie has won several local and national singing awards in Country and Gospel music. He performs tributes to Johnny Cash and Elvis. He was also inducted into the National Elvis Organization in 2011. Stewart Chapman is from Stanardsville, Virginia. He has been performing Elvis tributes for the past 4 years. Stewart recently won second place in a contest at the Lake George Elvis Festival. His tributes to Elvis consist of 50’s, ’68 comeback to ‘70’s era. Beginning in June 2017 he will be acting in a short film about Elvis Presley.

The show is scheduled on Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 PM at Hudsplace Event Center located at 2110 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Reserve admission is $15 and general admission is $10. Tickets can be reserved in advance or purchased at the door at 6:30 PM. To purchase reserved seats or for more information contact Missy at (865) 684-6082 or by email at tribute.entertainment@yahoo.com. At the conclusion of the show performers will be available for autographs and photographs.

Experience Mother Nature's Healing Side! The Sanctuary Series is designed to help visitors slow down and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. To celebrate National Day of Unplugging, we'll have two yoga hikes on Saturday, March 4. No experience is necessary, just a desire to unplug electronically and connect with nature. Because space is limited, we recommend calling ahead. To register, please call 577-4717, ext. 110.

Family Yoga Hike (Recommended for families with children ages 6 and under)
This family-friendly hike will focus on animal- and nature-inspired yoga poses that even the littlest yogi can master from 11 a.m. to noon! The program fee is $5 per person for Ijams members and $7 per person for non-members. http://ijams.org/events/10985/

Yoga Hike (Recommended for ages 7 and up)
Bring your yoga mat and join us for this rejuvenating, cardio-based yoga hike from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Prepare to raise your heart rate as you find inner peace! The fee is $10 per person for Ijams members and $12 per person for non-members. http://ijams.org/events/ijams-sanctuary-series-yoga-hike-at-ijams/

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Please join us First Friday March 3, for an opening reception from 5-9pm.

On Friday, March 24, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM, the UT Downtown Gallery will be holding a second artist's reception for Kevin Everson and his exhibition in partnership with Big Ears and The Public Cinema, Open Ended: Films by Kevin Jerome Everson. Come to the gallery to say hello and meet Kevin. Everson currently has work on display in the 2017 Whitney Biennial.

For the Big Ears weekend, The UT Downtown Gallery will be having extended operating hours.
Thursday March 23, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Friday March 24, 11:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday March 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday March 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Please remember that on Saturday, March 25 from 12:15 - 1:30PM, at the Knoxville Museum of Art will be a screening session of more of Kevin's films. This screening at the KMA is free and open to the public.

Free admission! UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: W-F 11-6, Sat 10-3. Information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

Rala: Regional and Local Artisans

During First Friday on March 3rd, Rala will be celebrating their Grand "Re-Opening" at 112 W. Jackson Ave in the Old City. Featured artist for March is local artist Sarah Moore. Moore is a painter who creates nostalgic landscapes. Her paintings feature places that "evoke both nostalgia and sense of longing for spans of stolen delight." Be sure to stop by from 6-9 pm to meet the artist and see Rala's new location! http://smoorestudio.com/

RALA, 112 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-7888, https://shoprala.com/

The "Peace Works" event hosted by Broadway Studios And Gallery in collaboration with the Knoxville Art and Fine Craft Center. "Peace Works" was conceived by Broadway Studios and Gallery to question and celebrate peace in the world especially during the politically charged environment we face today. All perspectives are welcomed and celebrated in this unique one of a kind Knoxville event. At the centerpiece of the "Peace Works" event is an open call art competition exhibited in the Broadway Studios and Gallery arts space showcasing art based on the premise of what peace means visually. Local artists were encouraged to express their views of the state of peace in the world be it locally or globally or simply how they find peace on personally level.

There will be another exhibit by local abstract painter Dino Day Liddick located in the Knoxville Arts and a Fine Craft Center unrelated to the "Peace Works" theme.

Popular food truck cuisine by Oishii will be available for patrons for a nominal fee. Entertainment will consist of a drum circle and dancers associated with the Knoxville Art and Fine Center.... named Indigenous Vibes and African Dance by Alaba. All ages are welcome and beverages will be available.

Show opens on "First" Friday March 3, 5-9 PM.

Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: Thurs-Sat, 11-7. Information: 865-556-8676, www.BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com