Calendar of Events

Part of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-2017 Pops Season, which marks the KSO’s 81st season.

The people who brought you recent tributes to Queen and Led Zeppelin return for an evening of the Eagles’ greatest hits with live orchestra. A peaceful, easy feelin’ is guaranteed with the best of “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” “One of These Nights,” and “On the Border.”

At the Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

As Locust Honey, Chloe Edmonstone and Meredith Watson bring their experience in old-time, bluegrass, and pre-War blues to both their original material and the traditional songs and tunes of the American Southeast. With a rotating instrumentation of fiddles, open-back and resonator banjos, acoustic and resonator guitars, they set an emphasis on lively arrangements that showcase their signature vintage vocal harmonies. They have been touring the US, UK and Ireland since 2012.

Their original song, "When The Whiskey's Gone," was featured in the 2014 film "Time Out of Mind," starring Richard Gere and directed by Oren Moverman, and a second unreleased original will be included in the 2016 film "The Dinner," by the same writer/director. Locust Honey's record "Never Let Me Cross Your Mind" debuted to critical acclaim in 2014 and remained in the top ten on the Folk DJ Charts for 4 months. Subsequently released in The UK and Ireland, it was chosen as one of the best country albums of 2016 by The Telegraph in London.

Tickets (discounts apply to advance purchase, JCA members, students & seniors) available through http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/1118485, 800-838-3006 ext 1, by mail, and at the door. At the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org.

The annual Arts Gala, sponsored by the Athens Area Council for the Arts Auxiliary, is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2017 at The Arts Center in downtown Athens, Tennessee. The fundraiser is a celebration of the arts in our area, and everyone is invited to attend. The hours for the event are 6:30 pm to midnight and dressy attire is suggested. Tickets are $75 per person and advanced reservations are required.

Annual Arts Gala 2017 promises a variety of experiences throughout the event. The evening begins with the opening of the silent auction, cash bar, and hors d'oeuvres. The Tim Hughes Quartet performs during cocktail hour as guests peruse auction items donated by area artists and businesses. Before dinner there is a live auction of larger items ranging from art work to vacation packages. Following is dinner and, at 9:00 pm, the party band The Beaters takes the stage bringing guests to the dance floor until midnight.

Proceeds from The Arts Gala are earmarked to support school and community arts education. AACA has been a vital presence in McMinn County since 1979, presenting thousands of performances, exhibitions, artist residencies, art classes and more by international, regional, and local artists of all types and genres. It has created and sustained many arts groups throughout the years, including the Athens Community Theatre, the Athens Area Children's Choir, the Unity Gospel Choir, and has contributed technical assistance to many more groups and individuals. AACA's current program of work is on display at the athensartscouncil.org.

Tickets and table reservations are available at The Arts Center, 320 North White Street in Athens, online at athensartscouncil.org, or by phone at (423)745-8781. Anyone interested in donating to the auction or to the event in any way may call The Arts Center.

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

East Tennessee’s Own Robinella joins us this day for Kidstuff Live! Grab your adult & come to enjoy this live show at the newly remodeled Knoxville Visitor Center.
March 11, 10:00 am - 11:00 am.

865-544-1029 or http://wdvx.com for more information.
WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is exhibiting new works in Un//known by Artists-in-Residence – Grant Benoit, Richard W. James, Maia Leppo, Austin Riddle and Emily Schubert. Community members are invited to view the exhibition and attend the reception on April 7, 2017, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Un//known showcases work in a range of media including functional and sculptural ceramics, fiber, mixed media, jewelry and collage. This cumulative exhibition features work made during the artists’ 11-month residency.

+ Grant Benoit is a mixed media artist interested in narrative, place and memory. He received his MFA in printmaking from Southern Illinois University and his BA from Spring Hill College. Grant utilizes techniques from ceramics, printmaking, and textiles in his installation and sculptural pieces to explore notions of memory. www.grantbenoit.com
+ Richard W. James received his MFA in ceramics from the University of Kansas and his BFA from University of Tennessee, Martin. His figurative sculptures explore childhood experiences and psychological narratives by combining clay, found objects and textiles. www.richardwjames.com
+ Maia Leppo is a metalsmith and jeweler. Maia received her MFA in metals from SUNY New Paltz. Studying first in Biology and Community Health at Tufts University, Maia incorporates those interests and research into her jewelry and body adornment pieces. www.maialeppo.com
+ Austin Riddle received his BFA in ceramics from University of Utah. Influenced by the forms and colors of mass-produced domestic objects from mid-century America, Riddle’s pieces are one-of-a-kind. He uses a variety of clay construction, glazing and firing techniques. www.instagram.com/austinriddlepottery
+ Emily Schubert graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with BFA in fiber and textile art. She has spent the past several years studying and working in the art of puppetry and performance. Drawing from mythology, folktales, memories, and personal experience, Schubert creates work that make sense of our existence by giving form to our collective fears, sorrows, and desires. www.emily-schubert.com

In the Sandra J. Blain Gallery. Admission is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Opening reception Fri Mar 10, 6:30-8 PM. Free and open to the public.

Featuring works by the Knoxville Book Arts Guild and Southern Appalachian Nature Photography.

Exhibit viewing hours: Tu, Th 9-5; W, F 10-5; Sat 9-1. Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartcenter.com

The Tennessee Stage Company is preparing another World Premiere for our 2017 New Play Festival. It is a farce called The Nearly Final Almost Posthumous Play of the Not-Quite-Dead Sutton McAllister by Florida Playwright Kris Bauske, author of the Christmas Perennial A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas. Directed by Leigh Monet & Tom Parkhill; Stage Managed by Tyler Gregory.

A backstage comedy of relatively deathly dimensions. Thursday thru Saturday at 8pm & Sunday matinees at 3pm.

The show runs at Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 317 N. Gay Street, Knoxville. Tennessee Stage Company: 865-546-4280, www.tennesseestage.com

Neil Simon’s most popular and enduring comedy comes to the Playhouse for the first time in nearly 50 years. Felix Unger, recently separated from his wife, shows up on the doorstep of fellow divorcee, Oscar Madison. Feeling sympathy for his depressed (and possibly suicidal) friend, Oscar takes Felix in and they ultimately become roommates. It does not take long, however, for the inevitable clash between the neurotic neat-freak and the slovenly grouch to result in a hilariously strained battle of wills.

Showtimes
Fri Mar 10, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sat Mar 11, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sun Mar 12, 2017 | 2:00PM
Thu Mar 16, 2017 | 8:00PM
Fri Mar 17, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sat Mar 18, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sun Mar 19, 2017 | 2:00PM

Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information and tickets: 865-482-9999, www.orplayhouse.com

Maryville College Alpha Psi Omega presents Fake It ‘Til You Make It. This one man show depicts the struggles of a college student dealing with depression. The subconscious recollection of events relating to family and friends exposes the audience to the pain and hope an individual can harbor.”Fake It” is to masquerade. The viewer is educated to the excruciating anxiety and hopelessness one feels in not being heard or properly diagnosed and treated. It can have devastating results when no change can be foreseen within. Revealing oneself from behind the mask to finally “Make It”. The show is written and directed by MC senior Trevor York as part of his senior thesis.

Ticket Prices: Adults $10.00, Seniors, students $7.00
Maryville College students, faculty, and staff Free

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

Friday and Saturday March 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday March 11 and 12 at 2 p.m.

The 6th Annual Circus Extravaganza is under construction now -- in the midst of holiday celebrations and the shortening of days. But while the dark rises, we are busy imagining "The Adventures of Neverland" -- a retelling of the Peter Pan story where the Darling children are transported (by flying OF COURSE) to a circus called Neverland. There will be pirates, lost girls, Captain Hook, Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell. The show is once again part of the Pellissippi Community College's performing arts series.

The circus is a fundraiser for Dragonfly Aerial Arts Studio's Community Outreach Circus classes. Over the past five years, Dragonfly’s circus programs have reached hundreds of local at-risk youth, giving them opportunities to do things they never imagined possible! Experience has shown that circus arts help instill self-confidence, trust, teamwork and cooperation, increase self-esteem, and provide a sense of accomplishment.

Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Kids and Seniors, $8 Pellissippi Students. At Pelissippi Clayton Performing Arts Center, 10915 Hardin Valley Rd Knoxville, TN 37933. More Info www.dragonflyaerialartsstudio.com

The purpose of the festival is to uncover the stories of women in all aspects of the jazz genre, throughout the jazz community. Knox County students are encouraged to attend workshops and performances. Schedule (subject to change, check the website for updates):

Friday, March 10, 6pm - Alive After Five Concert - Women in Jazz Jam Festival BAND
At the Knoxville Museum of Art. For more information, call 865-934-2039 or e-mail mgill@knoxart.org.

Saturday, March 11, 5:30pm - Women in Jazz Jam Festival Concert
5:30pm Katy Free (www.katyfree.com)
6:30pm Shayla McDaniel (www.shaylamcdaniel.com) an The 5th Woman (https://the5thwoman.wordpress.com/)
7:30pm Liz Brasher (www.lizbrasher.com)
Advance tickets at www.KnoxTIX.com; at the door for $20. At Scruffy City Hall, 32 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902

Sunday, March 12, 3pm - Laura Theodore “The Jazzy Vegetarian”
Laura Theodore is an award-winning television personality and actor, radio host, author, and award-winning jazz singer. Laura is the on-camera host of the highly successful, award-winning Jazzy Vegetarian lifestyle series seen each season by 20 million viewers on public television, and now entering into its sixth season. Ms. Theodore hosts the weekly podcast radio show, Jazzy Vegetarian Radio, now in it’s eighth year. Advance tickets at www.KnoxTIX.com; at the door for $15. At the Red Piano Lounge, 4620 Kingston Pike #2, Knoxville, TN 37919

Information: 865-622-7174 or womeninjazzjamfestival@gmail.com; http://womeninjazzjamfestival.com/