Calendar of Events

JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION ON Thursday, January 11, 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Ewing Gallery featuring work by Dana DeGiulio, Ezra Tessler, Clare Grill, and Caitlin Cherry

The presence of acclaimed artists—who have lived and worked in major cultural centers across the country—enhances the educational opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the University of Tennessee School of Art. With daily contact over the course of a full semester, resident artists develop a unique relationship with the student body which complements the creative stimulation offered by guest lecturers and the School of Art’s faculty. Representing diverse ethnic, cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds, these resident artists introduce another layer of candor and a fresh artistic standard for the students who, though early in their formal art studies, are beginning to develop their own perceptions, skills, and theories in connection with the making of art.

Although the resident artists present slide lectures during their stays, it is access to their works of art that is highly anticipated and valued by both the students and the faculty. Therefore, the Ewing Gallery has sponsored group exhibitions of these artists since the inception of the Artist-in-Residence Program in 1982. Currently held every two years, this exhibition provides a continuing dialogue between artist-teacher and student. The A.I.R. Biennial also offers our general university and regional community an opportunity to experience a provocative and often challenging exhibition of contemporary art.

NEW WORK BY ELEANNA ANAGNOS
Eleanna Anagnos (born Evanston, IL 1980) is a New York-based artist and curator. Her work explores the nature of human perception and aims to elicit a physiological response where subjectivity, phenomenology, and the conscious act of seeing are addressed. She has received awards from Yaddo; BAU Institute; The Anderson Ranch, The Atlantic Center for the Arts and The Joan Mitchell Foundation. For the past four years Eleanna has been a Co-Director at Ortega y Gasset Projects, an artist-run gallery and curatorial collective located in Brooklyn, NY.

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

At Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture, 1715 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

Join us for a reception for the opening of the 2018 Artist in Residence Biennial. This exhibition features the work of Dana DeGiulio, Ezra Tessler, Clare Grill, and Caitlin Cherry. https://www.facebook.com/events/2066860050211895

Jubilee Community Arts presents Knoxville Square Dance with live old-time music by The Hellgramites and calling by Stan Sharp and Leo Collins.

Thursday, January 11
Thursday, February 8
Thursday, March 8
Thursday, April 12

Second Thursdays at the Laurel Theater! No experience or partner is necessary and the atmosphere is casual. No taps, please. Admission: $7 ($5 for students & JCA members).

Follow the Knoxville Square Dance on Facebook: www.facebook.com/knoxvillesquaredance. Jubilee Community Arts, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org.

Faculty lecture; Maestro James Fellenbaum, director of orchestras at UT and resident conductor of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, will present a free lecture on John Williams’ famous music to Raiders of the Lost Ark. Watch scenes from the film, and discover how the music impacts — and even changes — each scene. Maestro Fellenbaum will also describe what makes this music so great and enduring, and how the music of John Williams has changed the way we hear music in the movies.

Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

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

Join us for a great evening of music with the Jason Marsalis Quartet. As the son of pianist Ellis Marsalis, and the youngest sibling of Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo, from a tender young age it was clear that Jason Marsalis had what it took to be great. Jason began studying the drums with legendary New Orleans drummer James Black at age six, and by age seven he was sitting in with his father’s jazz group.

After leaving his native New Orleans for Brooklyn in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he returned to his home city in 2007 and made his album debut on the vibraphone on Music Update. In 2009, the entire Marsalis family, including Jason, his father, and 3 brothers received the NEA Jazz Masters Award. He has since released 3 more CDs as a bandleader on vibes as well as recording and performing with a wide range of musical luminaries, including members of his illustrious family.

The Jason Marsalis Quartet includes:

Jason Marsalis, vibraphone
Austin Johnson, piano
Will Goble, bass
Dave Potter, drums

Show is all ages, fully seated, general admission. Enjoy dinner in our award winning restaurant, Cafe 4, before the show!
At The Square Room. https://www.ticketweb.com/event/jason-marsalis-quartet-the-square-room-tickets/7789735

Do you love music or just want to make a bunch of noise? Learn about strings, wind, and percussion instruments with us on Thursday January 11th from 4-7:30 PM.

Then make your own instruments that actually play, from recycled materials. $10 suggested donation.

No problem if you can’t make it right at 4. Let us know you’re coming and we’ll save you a seat! Open to kids, teens, and adults with and without disabilities.

East Tennessee Technology Access Center has been serving the community since 1988. Our mission is to connect people with disabilities in East Tennessee to the adaptive technology tools and services they need to live with maximum independence and dignity.

Yellow Key Art Center, 116 Childress Street, Knoxville, TN 37920. Info: 865-219-0130 ext. 241, www.YellowKeyArtCenter.org

January's exhibit features Rikki Taylor Pottery and The Poetry of Nature. Rikki's colorful, patterned pottery juxtapose perfectly with Katharine's gorgeous, detailed nature photographs.

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

Wednesday, January 10
OPENING EVENT - INTERFAITH PRAYER SERVICE - 12:00 NOON at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2714 Brooks Avenue Knoxville, TN 37914

Thursday, January 11
LEADERSHIP EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM - 8:30AM - 11:30AM at Knoxville Marriott Hotel Ballroom, 500 Hill Avenue, 37915
LEADERSHIP/AWARDS LUNCHEON - 12:00 NOON

Friday, January 12
COMMUNITY FORUM – OAK RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL PEACE ALLIANCE - 6:30 PM (Refreshments), Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave, 37915

Saturday, January 13
YOUTH SYMPOSIUM - 8:30AM–2:30PM at Austin-East High School, 2800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, 37914 - A day packed with fun, activities, free food, entertainment, and much more!
TEACHER IN-SERVICE TRAINING - 8:30 AM - 2 PM
Y.W.C.A. RACE AGAINST RACISM : Phyllis Wheatley YWCA Event, for more information see http://www.ywcaknox.com/news-events/race-against-racism/

Monday, January 15
MLK PARADE - Line-up will be at 8:30AM, Step-off will be at 10:00AM from the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center, 124 S. Cruze Street, 37915
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE SERVICE - 11:45AM at Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church, 3800 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, 37914
A NIGHT WITH THE ARTS TRIBUTE & THE KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA and THE CARPETBAG THEATRE - 6:00 PM at Historic Tennessee Theatre, 604 South Gay Street, 37902

http://www.mlkknoxville.com/2018-events/

The Concertmaster Series, featuring the new KSO concertmaster and various guest artists, will take place at the Knoxville Museum of Art, located at 1050 World's Fair Park Drive. Series subscriptions are available for $50. Single tickets can be purchased for $25 per concert starting in August 2017.

Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

The January/February 2018 Featured Artist is nature photographer Mike Naney. His exhibit, titled "Fire and Ice," is composed of photos he took during recent trips to Hawaii and Greenland.

The Hawaii photos, taken in February 2017, capture lava flowing through a "fire hose," or lava tube, before falling 60 feet into the ocean below. Mike and his wife, Linda, traveled to the Big Island with the hope of witnessing this dramatic eruption of the Kilauea volcano. The photos were taken from a fishing boat that was a safe distance from the exploding lava bombs, but close enough to steam up his glasses, he says.

The couple traveled to Scoresby Sound in eastern Greenland in August 2017 and spent eight days on a photo tour aboard a 100-foot sailing ship. They spent two days near "Iceberg City," an informal name for a shallow, narrow channel separating a small island from a larger island. Five of the images in the exhibit illustrate the various iceberg shapes, texture and color they saw in Iceberg City.

Mike's geology training and passion for earth science influence his artistic interpretation of photographic subjects in wild places, from his backyard to places far from home. He enjoys the serendipity of wandering upon scenes of nature's beauty, and using science to plan and capture fleeting splendor. He is a member of the Art Market Gallery of Knoxville.

Each month, the work of an artist or group of artists is featured in specially-designed cases on the second floor of the rotunda in Farragut Town Hall. For more information about this exhibit or to access a Featured Artist of the Month application, contact Lauren Cox at ParksandRecInfo@townoffarragut.org or 218-3372 or visit townoffarragut.org/artsandculture.

Ken Anderson is a professor of taxation in the College of Business at UT. He enjoys painting diverse subjects in various mediums and gravitates to landscapes with a “strongly defined horizon.”

Lisa Kurtz received a Masters Degree from the University if Louisville and has been a functional potter for over 38 years. Her work is influenced by nature, early Japanese Jomon pots and Greek Minoan pottery.

6500 Northshore Drive, 865-584-3957 or www.wpcknox.org
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9AM to 4PM

While ancient Roman coins usually display emperors, a surprising number depict female members of the imperial family, particularly empresses. Coins are powerful propaganda used to advance political ideals and reinforce social mores. Closer observation of these coins reveals a tension between Roman society’s expectations for women and the reality some created for themselves.

In ancient Rome, women had no formal political role and were not allowed to vote or hold public office. They were expected to devote themselves to their family and oversee the domestic sphere. Depictions of goddesses on coins highlight this feminine ideal. Women who stepped outside gender norms, especially empresses who gained informal power, were seen as a threat to social and political order. Julia Domna is one such woman. She exerted political influence over two consecutive reigning emperors—her husband, Septimius Severus, and son, Caracalla—and jump started a dynasty of influential imperial women from the East.

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu