Calendar of Events

APRIL 14, 15, 21, 22 AT 7:30 P.M. and APRIL 23 AT 2 P.M.

Pellissippi State Community College theatre students will premiere their own original, one-act plays April 14-15 and 21-23. The collection of plays, entitled "One's Night," will be held in the Clayton Performing Arts Center, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students, available at the door or online at www.pstcc.edu/tickets.

"We hope the community enjoys this special evening of never-before-seen and original short plays written, directed by and starring Pellissippi State theatre students," said Pellissippi State professor and theatre program director Charles R. Miller. "Each of these one-act plays is the culmination of months of hard work and dedication -- and is an incredible display of the talents and creativity of our students."

The evening will include the original one-act plays "The Stubborn Artichoke and the Pompous Potato," written by Olivia Webb; "Lauren Spencer is Ready to Die," by Cypress Wade; "Serve and Protect," by DeSean Blevins; "Alexandra," by Jeremy Law and "Dominant Women," by Olivia Webb.

"One's Night" is part of The Arts at Pellissippi State, an annual arts series that includes music and theatre performances, cultural celebrations, lectures and fine arts exhibits.

April 14 - Aftah Party

Alive After Five is a unique live music series that takes place in the smoke-free, casually elegant setting of the Ann and Steve Bailey Hall in the Knoxville Museum of Art. There is a live band on stage, seating at tables, two cash bars, food from area restaurants, free freshly popped popcorn, and free parking. Audience members can enjoy listening to music, dancing, and browsing the museum’s art galleries. Admission is $15 for general and $10 for museum members and college students with ID. Ages 17 and under are admitted free.

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

Knoxville's own Guitarist and Mandolinist Andy Wood brings his blistering pickin' to the Bijou!

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com

“Derelict Country”

Born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Malcolm Holcombe is recognized as a performer of national stature, a guitarist/vocalist about whom Rolling Stone magazine says: “Haunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folk all meet [here]...” His newest album is Another Black Hole.

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.

A solo show by Katherine Wagner. Come dressed in your best 1990s fashion!
www.katherinewagnerart.com

Fluorescent Gallery, 627 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: https://www.facebook.com/fluorescentknoxville/

Please join us this Thursday for a reception celebrating the exhibitions of Elysia Mann, Geoff Silvis, and Christopher Spurgin. The reception for their exhibitions will be from 5-8PM in the Ewing Gallery. The exhibitions will be on display until April 21.

The Ewing Gallery will be closed on Friday, April 14 for UT Spring Recess.

Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

Holy Week and Easter
Maundy Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 7:15 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Service with Choral Masterworks by the Parish Adult Choir.

Sunday, April 16, at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Easter music presented by the Parish Adult Choir and the Tennessee Brass.

Church Street United Methodist Church
900 Henley at Main, Knoxville, TN 37902
865.524.3048 www.churchstreetunc.org

Arrowmont invites you to view works by Mary Ruden – The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage “Artist of the Year." Join us for the opening reception on April 12, 5:30-7 PM. Bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening of art, live music and refreshments. Live music will be performed by “Pistol Creek Catch of the Day” – a local bluegrass band comprised of Edward Harper, Bill Cabage and Carl Gombert. Admission is free.

The exhibition showcases Mary Ruden’s sculptures, prints and drawings depicting natural subjects such as orchids, wildflowers and butterflies. Her work is inspired by her Welsh roots and her travels to Europe. The exhibition is on view in the Geoffrey A. Wolpert Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Mary Ruden, sculptor and mixed-media artist, creates outdoor and collectible art. She received her BFA from University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida and has taught art and design classes for over eight years. Her work is displayed in two state parks, various government buildings and at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. to honor the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service. Mary is an active member of the Knoxville Arts and Culture Alliance and exhibits her work throughout the southeastern United States. For more information about Mary and her work, visit: www.maryruden.com.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

The visual work of L&N STEM Academy's junior and senior art students includes everything from digital pieces to graphite and watercolor renderings. Enjoy this impressive collection through the month of April at Ijams!

Ijams' Visitor Center is open Monday – Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.

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

Opening reception TBD. Free and open to the public.

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

Join us for the 67th Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Smokies on April 11-15, 2017!

The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is an annual five-day event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park offering professionally guided programs which explore the region’s rich wildflowers, wildlife, ecology, culture, and natural history through walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and evening seminars. Most programs are outdoors in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. All programs are held, rain or shine.

As you probably know, a devastating fire in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) moved into Gatlinburg, TN in late November, 2016. The fire burned 3% of GSMNP land (17,140 acres) from the Chimney Tops down into Sugarlands Valley. Portions of Gatlinburg contiguous to GSMNP forest land also burned. Embers from the fire drifted off many miles and created secondary fires. All GSMNP buildings within the fire zone were spared. Unfortunately, approximately 2,200 homes and businesses in Gatlinburg were severely damaged or destroyed. The GSMNP is alive and recovering. The business core of Gatlinburg is intact. Most of the hotels and restaurants were not affected by the fire. This is a great time to observe how the wilderness recovers from fire damage. Several walks this year explore the effects of fire on a natural environment.

Featured Artist-of-the-Year, Mary Ruden, will be honored at a Wednesday evening reception and exhibit.

Gatlinburg needs your business. The 67th Wildflower Pilgrimage offers visitors a unique experience this year. Come see the first stage of the Park’s recovery and show your support for Gatlinburg.

Register now online at http://www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org/ Click the Register Now button on the left side of the homepage.

On-site registration will begin Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 5:00 PM in the Mills Conference Center, Gatlinburg TN.
http://www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org/

For those who love the thrill of the thrift store hunt, Goodwill is offering a sweet treat for Easter.

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville is hosting an untraditional Easter egg hunt in each of their stores April 11 through 15. Hundreds of plastic eggs will be hidden throughout the 28 regional Goodwill locations; if a customer finds one, they will receive savings from 10 to 50% off their purchase that day, depending on the value hidden in their egg. While looking for their Easter egg, customers may also find other springtime essentials. With Easter just around the corner, Goodwill is stocked with baskets, decorations, children’s books, stuffed animals and spring clothes. Purchases support Goodwill Industries-Knoxville’s job training programs and employment services for individuals with barriers to employment in East Tennessee.

The Goodwill Easter Egg Hunt is held in 15 counties in East Tennessee. Find a Goodwill Industries-Knoxville location near you at www.goodwillknoxville.org. Goodwill stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 16th. For more information, call 865.588.8567.