Calendar of Events

Including work by Austin Riddle, Maia Leppo, Heather Ashworth, Grant Benoit, Nick DeFord, Jackson Martin, Lisa D. Line, John Phillips, Peggy Schmid, John McMillan, Katie Grove, and Erin Castellan.

VIP event: May 4th, 4-5:30pm
Opening Reception: May 5, 5:30-8:30pm
Art DeTour Event: May 6, 10-5 and May 7, 12-5

At the Dogwood Arts' office, 123 W. Jackson Ave. Knoxville, TN. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with The Ritchie Company, will present a world-premiere production of “The Island of Dr. Libris,” based on the 2015 New York Times best-selling novel by Chris Grabenstein. The play, adapted by Chris Grabenstein and Ronny Venable, will be performed May 5 through May 21, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; Sundays at 3 PM.

Young Billy Gillfoyle is spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on with Dr. Libris’ private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books, he can hear strange sounds coming from the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It’s as if the stories he’s reading are coming to life. But that’s impossible… Isn’t it?

The play was written by Chris Grabenstein and Ronny Venable, who first met while performing at the Clarence Brown Theatre in Knoxville. They co-wrote the 1986 CBS movie The Christmas Gift, starring John Denver. Grabenstein is the award-winning author of the New York Times best-seller Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and co-author of the #1 best-selling series "I Funny."

Both NYC playwrights will attend the 1 PM performance on May 13 and hold an informal Q&A session with the audience immediately following the show.

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

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

Every day, Knox County art teachers devote their time and energy to cultivating creativity and critical skills in their students. For more than a decade, Art Source, the exhibition dedicated solely to Knox County art educators, has given these same teachers an opportunity to nourish and showcase their own artistic talents.

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

This phrase originates from Rome in Satire X of the Roman satirical poet Juvenal (circa A.D. 100). In context, the Latin panem et circenses (bread and circuses) identifies the only remaining cares of a Roman populace which no longer cares for its historical birthright of political involvement. Here Juvenal displays his contempt for the declining heroism of contemporary Romans, using a range of different themes including lust for power and desire for old age to illustrate his argument. Roman politicians passed laws in 140 B.C. to keep the votes of poorer citizens, by introducing a grain dole: giving out cheap food and entertainment, "bread and circuses", became the most effective way to rise to power.

Opening of show will be Friday May 5th 6-10pm
Closing will be Friday May 19th 6-9pm

A1LabArts @ the Center for Creative Minds, 23 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: www.a1labarts.org

The Basement Community Art Studio will be partnering with Plum Print for an exciting opportunity to archive your child's art! Plum Print digitizes your child's art work and creates beautiful bound books from their art as well as other fun gift items. These bound books are a fun way to save your child's art work without the bulk and storage of saving each individual piece of art!

For this partnership The Basement Community Art Studio will be hosting an art collection event. They will collect your child's art and ship it to Plum Print for you! Plum Print will then digitize the art and send you a proof prior to completing your order.

By participating in this event Plum Print has offered you a $25 discount on your first book order! Plus they will be donating 10% of the total sales to The Basement Community Art Studio which will go directly to our scholarship program. The scholarship program will help children attend the many art programs at the studio, including summer camps, after school art classes, and open Studio sessions!

Opening reception Friday May 5th from 6-8 p.m
Come see sample books, enjoy refreshments, and check out the art studio during the First Friday Art Walk! While you are here enjoy a fun family friendly craft, refreshments, and find out more about or summer programs! Drop off times: May 5th-12. Art Will be shipped to Plum Print Monday May 15th.

The Basement Community Art Studio, 105 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-333-5262. http://www.thebasementartstudio.com/2017/04/introducing-plum-print.html

Photography by Daniel Taylor and Paper Mache Mixed Media Sculpture by Mary Saylor. Daniel Taylor is a self-taught artist who enjoys "Street Photography" or casual photos of everyday life. He also likes to shoot black and white photos of jazz artists on stage. Mary Saylor has a love of all animals and creates playful sculptures that are whimsical and humorous in nature.

Westminister Presbyterian Church, 6500 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-F 9-4. Info: (865) 584-3957 or www.wpcknox.org

Recent works by photographer Dennis Sabo and potter Larry Gabbard will be on display at the Art Market Gallery. An opening reception for the featured artists will begin at 5:30 p.m., May 5, during Downtown Knoxville’s monthly First Friday Art Walk, with complimentary refreshments, and music performed by Boogertown Gap.

Dennis Sabo is an internationally honored photographer specializing in contemporary abstract, stunning landscape, and gorgeous seascape photography. His fine art natural world abstracts and landscapes are often sought out by home decor and interior designers and have been included in solo and group art gallery exhibitions, commercial installations and private home collections throughout the United States and internationally.

Larry Gabbard enjoys fast-firing techniques which create a rich variety of textures and colors on bisque clay. He finds the unexpected marks made when clay, heat, and smoke interact to be among the most intriguing and challenging of finishes to perfect and reproduce.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Th & Sa 11-6, Fri 11-9, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net

Stop by to see May's exhibit by Kristy Keel-Blackmon, the artist behind Oak Roots Creative, whose beautiful nature photographs and abstract paintings showcase her attention to detail! http://www.oakrootscreative.com/

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

Exhibit: Oil & Water Do Mix
paintings and wood turnings by Nelson Ziegler

Hours: M-F, 9-5
Reception: Sunday, May 7, 2-4pm

The Rose Center, 442 West Second North St., Morristown, TN, 37814. Hours: M-F 9-5. Information: 423-581-4330, www.rosecenter.org

Opening reception on Fri Apr 28, 6:30-8:00 PM. Free and open to the public.

Featuring the opening of the Annual All-Media Show by the Knoxville Watercolor Society. The exhibit does contain 90% watercolors, but other media represented are: oils, pastels, mixed media, and acrylics. KWS allows members to show other media once a year to demonstrate that some of the members are just as competent and comfortable working in other media besides watercolor.

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

We first meet the girl group “The Marvelous Wonderettes” as they take the stage at their 1958 senior prom. Through classic hits of the 50’s we learn about their lives and loves, discovering that their dreams are as big as their crinolines! A decade later, the “Wonderettes” reunite at their 10-year reunion, eventually discovering that no matter what life has thrown their way or what the future may bring, they can conquer it together. A must-take musical trip down memory lane!

Showtimes
Fri Apr 28, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sat Apr 29, 2017 | 8:00PM
Thu May 4, 2017 | 8:00PM
Fri May 5, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sat May 6, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sun May 7, 2017 | 2:00PM
Fri May 12, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sat May 13, 2017 | 8:00PM
Sun May 14, 2017 | 2:00PM

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

Theme : South of the River, Live, Work, Play
We seek to recognize local South of the River Artist, and while preference will be given to South Knoxville Artists, all local artists are welcome to apply. The show will Open April 16th with a reception May 12th 5-8 p.m. for Vestival, and officially end on May 13th. Approximately 25 – 35 pieces will be selected for display in the historic marble showrooms.

Candoro Marble Arts & Heritage Center, 4450 Candora Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-577-0078, www.candoromarble.org