Calendar of Events

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

Celtic fiddling and step dancing sensation Natalie MacMaster returns for a high-energy appearance featuring traditional Irish favorites, sizzling folk melodies, and eye-popping virtuosity.

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

Support the Youth Metro Drug Coalition. Their 2nd annual 5k run will be held Saturday, April 8, at 10:00AM at Sequoyah Hills Park, 1400 Cherokee Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Enjoy fun family activities, food vendors from around the Knoxville community and a chance to win door prizes! Proceeds will support Youth Metro Drug Coalition.

For more details and to register, visit runsignup.com/YMDC5K.

It’s baseball season, and that means it’s time for vintage baseball at Historic Ramsey House! Join us for a double header featuring local favorites Emmett Machinists of Knoxville versus Travellers of Brentwood at 12:00 PM and the Knoxville Holstons facing off against the Cumberlanders of Nashville at 2:30 PM! Delicious food and drink will be available for sale at the game – cash only please, and all sale benefit Ramsey House. Please no outside food or beverages.

Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

Old-Time Stringband

One of the most influential fiddlers of the old-time music revival, Bruce Molsky is also a remarkable guitarist, banjoist and singer. His discography includes seven solo albums, from his debut of fiddlers’ classics, Warring Cats, to his most recent, If It Ain’t Here When I Get Back. Poor Man’s Troubles won a 2001 “Indie” award for Best Traditional Folk Recording. In the Mountain Drifters Bruce is joined by Allison DeGroot on banjo and Stash Wyslouch on guitar.

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.

Sponsored by the Farragut Arts Council and the Knox County Library Farragut Branch, the 10th annual "Farragut Book Fest for Children" will be held at Founders Park at Campbell Station (formerly Campbell Station Park). This free event will feature storytellers, book signings by local authors, art activities, cookie decorating, face painting, music, refreshments and more. The first 400 children will receive a free coloring book, pencil and crayons. Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite storybook character.

The Hardin Valley Academy Theatre Group will perform at 10:30 a.m. under the main entertainment tent. Bright Star Touring Theatre (brightstartheatre.com) will deliver two performances: "Gus goes Green" at 11 a.m. and "Professor Parsnip's Lab of Healthy Choices" at 1 p.m. Magician Michael Messing will perform at 12 p.m. Featured authors will include David Boyce, Bonnie Cadotte, David and Mary Faith Enyart, Thelma Hartigan, Charles Haun, Jennifer Hultz, Elizabeth Kidder and Joe Moore. Event media sponsor is the Farragut Shopper News. In conjunction with this event, the Friends of the Knox County Library will host a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8.

Limited parking will be available at Founders Park at Campbell Station; additional parking will be available at Farragut Assembly of God, located across the street from the park on Campbell Station Road. In case of inclement weather, please call 966-2420 for the status of the event. For more information go to townoffarragut.org/583/Community-Events, or contact Special Events and Program Coordinator Lauren Cox at lcox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society’s 50th Annual Spring Plant Sale will gather the best of four local nurseries in one location.

The public sale will be held on Saturday, April 8th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UT Arboretum at 901 S. Illinois Ave. (Hwy. 62) in Oak Ridge. The “Members Only” sale will be on Friday evening, April 7th from 5-7 p.m. Memberships may be purchased at that time for this “early bird” shopping opportunity. Checks and credit cards will be accepted.

Beaver Creek and Riverdale Nurseries from Knoxville, Sunlight Gardens from Andersonville and East Fork Nursery from Sevierville will be offering a large and varied selection of shrubs, trees, wildflowers, perennials, annuals and edibles. Two plant propagators from the Chattanooga area will have Japanese Maples and a few rare plants at this sale. Additionally, an assortment of donated plants from Society members will be offered.

Brad Greenwood Designs will be returning with botanically themed copper garden ornaments and steel features for the home and yard. Dano’s Hot Dogs from Lenoir City will be offering an expanded sandwich menu along with his famous lemonade.

Retired U.T. horticulture professor Dr. Will Witte, the “Answer Man”, will be on hand to answer your plant questions.

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society has existed for 52 years as a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the objectives and programs of the University of Tennessee’s 250-acre Arboretum in Oak Ridge. Proceeds from this sale and other Society fund-raising events go toward the operating expenses and endowment fund for the UT Arboretum. To learn more about the Arboretum Society, and the UT Arboretum Endowment Fund, go to http://utarboretum.tennessee.edu/arboretum.htm and www.utarboretumsociety.org.

Join us at Marble Springs and learn how to properly plant and label saplings to meet arboretum qualifications as set by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. Afterwards, participants can help plant the 60th tree in recognition of Marble Springs reaching a level 2 Arboretum. Lunch will be provided at noon for those helping plant our celebratory tree. Additional activities include a lecture on the importance of urban forestry, a guided tour, and Earth Day themed crafts for kids.

This event is free. Donations are appreciated with all proceeds going towards grounds maintenance and educational programming at Marble Springs. Marble Springs: 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Knox Heritage presents the next installment of the monthly series Preservation Network. It is free and open to the public. The April Preservation Network features Hollie Cook, Director of Education. Cook will discuss the best techniques for a successful experience painting your historic house.

Preservation Network is a series of free workshops held once every month on the second Saturday. The monthly workshops feature guest speakers who are specialists in windows, flooring, roofing, stained glass, tile, plumbing, electrical, and more. Other guest speakers have included experts in real estate sales and appraisals, and city codes and zoning officials who discuss historic overlays and building requirements.

Knox Heritage, at Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Parking is at Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike. Information: 865-523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org

Y'uns on Kidstuff Live! The next Kidstuff Live is at 10:00am at the Knoxville Visitor's Center! Grab your adult and join host Sean McCollough with musical guests Y'uns for an hour of fun!

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

Pritzker Prize-winner Kazuyo Sejima, co-founder of the international architecture firm, SANAA, will present “Environment and Architecture” on April 8 at 4pm. The lecture, a reflection of how Kazuyo’s interests translate into architecture, is free and open to the public. It is hosted by the UT College of Architecture and Design and sponsored by General Shale.

At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Visit archdesign.utk.edu/kazuyo-sejima for details. The lecture is part of AIA East Tennessee’s Architecture Week #ArchWeek17.

Exhibiting April through June will be Nashville based painter Catrina Long. Join us for a First Friday Artist's Reception on April 7th from 5:30– 8:00.

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center, 1127 Broadway Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-523-1401, www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/arts

On Friday, April 7, from 5 - 7 p.m., The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade will host a special Opening Reception for the Spring Bounty Art Show. Progressive Savings Bank is sponsoring this show and providing the awards. This show is special because the viewers will cast their votes for their favorite artworks beginning on April 7 and ending on April 28. Winners will then be announced to the public.

The Opening Reception will feature a large assortment of hors d’oeuvres and wine, soda, and water to attendees. This event is free and open to the public. The PCAC is a great place to shop for art including paintings, photographs, pottery, jewelry, wood carvings, and greeting cards.

Art Guild at Fairfield Glade at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Hours: M-Sa 9-4. Information: 931-707-7249, www.artguildfairfieldglade.net