Calendar of Events

Part of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-2017 Chamber Classics Series, which marks the KSO’s 81st season.

The KSO Chamber Classics Series concludes with light-hearted music including Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Mozart’s Oboe Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, under the baton of Maestro James Fellenbaum, with KSO Principal Oboist Claire Chenette soloing.

At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

In both art and life, violinist Rachel Barton Pine has an extraordinary ability to connect with people. The Washington Post calls Pine “an exciting, boundary-defying performer” and says, “[she] displays a power and confidence that puts her in the top echelon.” Enjoy music by J.S. Bach, Paganini, Kreisler, and a new work written for Ms. Pine!

All children 18 & under can attend for free. A ticket must be reserved either online or at the door to guarantee admission. Seating is limited for chamber series performances. Early reservations are strongly recommended.

At Pollard Auditorium, 210 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Oak Ridge Civic Music Association: 865-483-5569, www.orcma.org

Sun, April 2, 2017 is World Autism Awareness Day at Autism Site Knoxville (ASK)
Open House fromn 2:00-4:00PM - Free Admission
Tour the ASK Facility, and play time in the ASK Rooms.
Speak with representatives from area autism resources and meet an autism service dog and lots of other stuff in store!

Autism Site Knoxville (ASK)
4028 Papermill Dr, Suite 20, Knoxville, TN 37909.
http://www.autismsiteknoxville.org/

In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, artists from Our Place Art Organization Incorporated will exhibit their artwork for the month of April at Barnes and Noble located at 8029 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919. For additional information about this upcoming exhibit email angie@ourplaceart.com.

Several story times throughout the day to celebrate our difference and teach acceptance through reading; free arts and crafts activities for various age groups (youth, teens and adults!); presentations and info booths from local disability organizations in Knoxville; and more! Mention "Our Place Art Organization" and a percentage of your purchases will benefit Our Place.

At Barnes & Noble, 8029 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Our Place Art: www.ourplaceart.com

Come explore innovative and expressive songs and instrumental works inspired by Chinese culture with guest artists Guangyu Xie, cello and Sharon Cheng, soprano, and UT faculty member Chih-Long Hu, piano. Many of the musical selections that will be presented are by Chinese composers of the last century and combine traditional musical idioms with modern sonorities. This program aims to depict the beauty and magic of one of the oldest societies in the world.

12:30 p.m. - Exhibits of artistic and cultural artifacts and reception
Lobby of the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

2 p.m. - Musical presentation and short lecture
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, NHMC

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

At Mirage Knoxville, 415 S Gay St, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

Arabian Nights Dance Show featuring Samara of New York, Alexandria Dancers, plus local and out of town dancers. $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Alexia Productions: 865-898-2126, www.alexia-dance.com

Knoxville Handel Society is a newly-formed community choral group, established to perform choral masterworks. The 100-voice, multigenerational choir is dedicated to preservation of Choral Arts. The inaugural event is Handel’s beloved “Messiah,” Parts 2 and 3, to be performed with chorus and orchestra at the iconic Tennessee Theatre. The choir and orchestra will be under the direction of our Guest Conductor, Don Neuen. A world-renown conductor, Neuen will direct final rehearsals and the performance on April 2, 2017 at 7:30PM. Dr. Neuen was formerly Professor of Conducting and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Tennessee from 1973-1981.

Doors open at 6:00 PM. No charge for K-12.

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

Art in Public Places Knoxville (AIPPK), now in its 10th year, is a featured presentation of Dogwood Arts. In partnership with the City of Knoxville, Art in Public Places Knoxville is a juried exhibition of large-scale sculptures created by exceptional local, regional and national artists. The 2017-2018 Exhibition will feature up to twenty sculptures in downtown Knoxville, the McGhee Tyson Airport, and Oak Ridge as juried by Knoxville-based sculpture artist John Douglas Powers.

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

Friends of the Knox County Public Library will hold its Annual Used Book Sale on Saturday-Tuesday, April 1-4, 2017, at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park, Knoxville. April 1 is open to Friends members only (10a.m.-6 p.m.) April 2-4 is free and open to the public (Sunday and Monday 10a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.).

Thousands of carefully selected, quality used books will be for sale at amazingly low prices. Most books for adults will be $2 (hardcover) and $1 (paperback) or less. Children's books will run $1 (hardcover) and $.50 (paperback). The last day of the sale, Tuesday, April 4, is a $5 bag sale.

All proceeds from the used book sale go to support the Knox County Public Library system.
http://www.knoxfriends.org/book-sales/annual-used-book-sale/

Explore more than 60 miles of trails, open gardens, and camera sites as you enjoy a walk, bike or drive, March 31 through April 30.

Dogwood Arts celebrates its North Knoxville trails in 2017. The Featured Trail, Historic Fountain City, dates back to 1957, covers 16 miles and boasts over 3200 blooming dogwoods and abundant flowering azaleas as it winds through the neighborhood. At the center of this welcoming community is a 12 acre park with walking trails, the Fountain City Art Center and the iconic Fountain City Lake where residents gather to visit and enjoy nature.

As you explore North Knoxville, visit the Historic North Hills Trail, with its blooming boulevard along with a charming mix of 1930s Neo-classical, English Cottage, Bungalow, Craftsman and Italian Renaissance homes. Further north and in the foothills of the Clinch mountains, the Halls-Timberline neighborhood was designed as a beautiful building site abundant with native Tennessee flowering dogwood trees. As part of our Bazillion Blooms Program, over 100 dogwood trees have been added in recent years.

For a complete list of the 2017 Open Gardens and Camera sites, please visit http://www.dogwoodarts.com/trails-and-gardens.
Dogwood Arts Festival: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com.

Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with The Ritchie Company, will present the Tony-winning classic play, “The Miracle Worker,” an inspirational drama for ages 7 and older. The play will be performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; Sundays at 3 PM.

Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, young Helen Keller is violent, spoiled, almost subhuman, and treated by her family as such. Only Annie Sullivan, a young Irish teacher, realizes there is a mind and spirit inside Helen, waiting to be rescued from the dark and tortured silence. Featuring landmark scenes of emotional intensity, the play crescendos with the utterance of a single, glorious word: “Water.” Helen’s true-life transformation has become an unforgettable odyssey for audiences all around the world. The play is performed by 11 talented young actors, from ages 10 to 16.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

The annual swing music and dance festival, the School of Hard Knox, is returning this month to Knoxville, TN! Evening dances are all open to the public and welcome to both seasoned dancers and first time beginners. Headlining both Friday and Saturday evening is Michael Gamble and his Rhythm Serenaders, one of the best swing bands in the world based just over the mountains in Asheville, NC.

For the past 4 years, the School of Hard Knox has provided a place to learn, dance, and have fun with dancers across the region. In the heart of the Tennessee Valley, we bring the Southeast and the Midwest together for a weekend of celebrating and learning about vintage jazz.
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Passes for the entire event can be purchased online, at the Friday evening dance of the event, or at the door before classes on Saturday morning.

Friday - Main Dance - Broadway Academy of Performing Arts
7:30 pm - Drop In Lesson
8 pm - Midnight - Dance
Late Night - Flynn Dance Center
$15 ($12 KSDA)
Late Night Food and Swing & Blues dancing

Saturday - Classes at Flynn, Emporium Annex, and Broadway Academy of Performing Arts (from 10 AM)
Main Dance - Flynn Dance Center Downstairs
7:30 pm - Drop In Lesson
8 pm - Midnight - Dance
Late Night Food & more dancing

Sunday - Classes at Flynn and Broadway Academy of Performing Arts (from 9:45 AM)
Farewell Dance at 4:30 PM

Find out more info about the weekend: http://hardknoxlindyrox.com/