Calendar of Events

The weekly Farmer's Market at Marble Springs is back! Join us every Thursday until September from 3-6 PM. Vendors will be selling fresh, locally-produced products including sauces, seasonal produce, herbs, perennial plants and more (weekly selection will vary).

Marble Springs: 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Southern Food Writing Conference
Thursday, May 18, 8:00am - 4:00pm at the East Tennessee History Center.
Friday, May 19, 8:00am - 3:30pm in the Square Room at Cafe 4.

Biscuit Bash
Friday, May 19, 6:30pm - 11:30pm
At The Standard.

Biscuit Bazaar
Saturday, May 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm
On Clinch Avenue in Downtown Knoxville.

Biscuit Boulevard
Saturday, May 20, 9:00am - 2:00pm
On Market St. in Downtown Knoxville. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, March 15th at 10:00am. Visit www.biscuitfest.com/boulevard for ticket information. Please read the ticket FAQ.

Flatbed Music Stage
Saturday, May 20
9-9:45 Zack Miles
10-10:45 Will Carter
11-11:45 Daje Morris
12-12:45 Knox County Jug Stompers
1-2p Jimmy Brown Johnson and his Band of Awesome
2:15-3 Songwriting Competition

Biscuit Baking Contest
Saturday, May 20, 10:00am 2:00pm
Held in the Biscuit Big Top Tent.

Mister or Miss Biscuit Pageant
Saturday, May 20, 2:30pm 4:30pm
In the Biscuit Baking Contest Tent.

http://www.biscuitfest.com/schedule/

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

The KSO’s 81st season concludes with Beethoven’s infamous Fifth Symphony.

Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 PM at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Marble City Opera presents: “The Stronger” by Hugo Weisgall at Holly’s Gourmet Market, 5107 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.
Who: Estelle – Julia Metry and Lisa - Denisha Miller
Directed by: Kathryn Frady Marvel and Accompanied by: Brandon Coffer

Following on the heels of an extremely successful run of the larger and more widely performed “La Traviata”, MCO returns to its chamber opera roots with a production of “The Stronger” by Hugo Weisgall. In this operatic adaptation of August Strindberg’s thought provoking one act, two actresses (Estelle and Lisa) meet by chance in a quiet uptown bar. It is revealed that the two women, once close friends, are now apparent romantic rivals thanks to the alleged philandering of Estelle’s husband Harold. Estelle jumps at the opportunity to vent the full fury of her frustrations at the woman whom she suspects to be her husband’s mistress and launches into an emotional tirade. Lisa however, stalwart and somewhat coy, weathers the onslaught and remains completely silent. Exerting her own (very) quiet power by refusing to either confirm or deny the many accusations being hurled her way. This subtle struggle for dominance between the two is the point of the entire work, and in Weisgall’s score the tension and raw emotion are masterfully woven together to form something intimate and beautiful. Though Estelle declares herself the victor by the piece’s end, the declaration rings hollow and the audience is left to decide for themselves which of the women is actually “the stronger”.

There will be a special dinner menu available for the occasion and doors will open at 6:30pm for ticket holders to allow them a chance to partake before the show. Dinner is NOT included in the ticket price of $20. Tickets are General Admission, and may be purchased either at the door or online. Organization/Ticket link: www.MarbleCityOpera.com/
Venue link: www.HollysEventfulDining.com
FB Event link: www.facebook.com/events/292775901151555/
Marble City Opera: (865) 226-9756 or www.marblecityopera.com

At the Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: http://themillandmine.com/

Featuring Bobbie Crews - social time 9:30am, business meeting 10am, artist presentation 10:30am

Meetings take place at the Tellico Village Yacht Club, 100 Sequoyah Rd., Loudon, TN 37774. Art Guild of Tellico Village: www.tellicoartguild.org

Thursday, May 18 @ 8:00 PM
Whitney make casually melancholic music that combines the wounded drawl of Townes Van Zandt, the rambunctious energy of Jim Ford, the stoned affability of Bobby Charles, the American otherworldliness of The Band, and the slack groove of early Pavement.
Their debut, Light Upon the Lake, is due in June on Secretly Canadian, and it marks the culmination of a short, but incredibly intense, creative period for the band. To say that Whitney is more than the sum of its parts would be a criminal understatement. Formed from the core of guitarist Max Kakacek and singing drummer Julien Ehrlich, the band itself is something bigger, something visionary, something neither of them could have accomplished alone. The band itself is something bigger, something visionary, something neither of them could have accomplished alone.

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

Join us for technology demonstrations, building tours, and special guest Mayor Madeline Rogero!

East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress Street, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-219-0130, www.ettac.org

Want to volunteer at Ijams? Come to one of our open house events for prospective volunteers! If you think our animals are wild, come meet our volunteers! We will be hosting three open house events where you can meet our Volunteer Coordinator and learn how you can make a difference! More info: lbird@ijams.org

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

Each year AIGA Knoxville – a non-profit group of local designers – organizes a fundraising event to help an underprivileged school’s art program in Knoxville. The arts are an important outlet for growing minds and many schools don’t have the budget to spend on their art classrooms.

Local professional artists and little artists alike donate pieces that are available for purchase at the Budding Creativity event and all proceeds go directly to purchasing art supplies for a school.

We would love if you could donate art or support Budding Creativity by visiting our event and purchasing art!

At Relix Variety Theatre, 1208 N Central St, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917. Info: www.buddingcreativity.org

At 300 West Depot Street | Knoxville, TN 37917. Info: (865) 249-7808

Food Trucks and the Farmers Market come together every Third Thursday! Live music and kid friendly! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy food, shopping, drinks, and music from CMT artist Shaun Abbott.

Recurring monthly on the 3rd Thursday.

"The list began after her first attempt. A list of everything brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for." EVERY BRILLIANT THING is a charming, brave, and often hilarious look at life in the shadow of depression. Hoping to save his mother from her struggles, a 7-year-old boy begins a list of all the things in life worth sticking around for...
1. Ice cream.
2. Water fights.
3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV.
Throughout the show the list grows, chronicling life's joys - both big and small, and takes on a profound meaning...
315. The smell of old books.
...
1007. The fact that sometimes there is a perfect song to match how you are feeling.

Critics from NYC to London have fallen in love with Every Brilliant Thing. We are spellbound by this intimate, poignant story and are thrilled to share it with our Knoxville community.
"EVERY BRILLIANT THING finds the perfect balance between conveying the struggles of life, and celebrating all that is sweet in it." - The Independent, London
“A life-affirming gem… as profound a work as you are ever likely to experience on a New York stage.” - NY1
"Heart-wrenching, hilarious...possibly one of the funniest plays you'll ever see, full stop." - The Guardian, UK
"Filled to the brim with joy...beautiful, heart wrenching and very funny." - Time Out London

Performed at Emerald Academy, 220 Carrick Street, Knoxville, TN 37921. Tickets & information: 865-407-0727, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/every-brilliant-thing-brilliantthings-tickets-33595374670 or www.riverandrailtheatre.com