Calendar of Events

AN ICY, BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS SO DESIRABLE THAT MEN CAME BY THE HUNDREDS TO VIE FOR HER LOVE. Desired by all men but wanting none, China’s cold-blooded Princess Turandot has built a wall of riddles around her heart. Despite the deadly consequences of failure, Prince Calàf takes on Turandot’s challenge to match her wit and melt her icy resistance. Certainly the finest opera never completed, Turandot was bereft of its final scene due to Puccini’s untimely death. While it took a mere mortal to finish what this genius composer had started, Turandot remains among the top of the operatic pantheon to this day. Its ravishing score bursts with brilliant choruses and fiendishly difficult arias, including “Nessun dorma,” which Luciano Pavarotti elevated to iconic status. The opera’s music and majesty will be crowned by four sensational artists. Performed in Italian with projected English translations.

Opera previews hosted by Maestro Salesky begin 45 minutes prior to opera performances. Patrons get insight into the music, story, history and a chance for Q&A. All students are invited to take photos with the cast on the set after the final curtain for Turandot.

Performances: Friday, February 23 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 25 at 2:30 PM. Contact Knoxville Opera box office for Penny4Arts tickets to either performance. Tickets may also be available starting one hour prior to performance time at the Civic Auditorium. Please allow extra time for parking downtown and security lines. Please be aware of the security policy for the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.

Info from Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, http://www.knoxvilleopera.com

Jubilee Community Arts presents its signature celebration of traditional mountain music featuring Tennessee artists performing old styles of fiddle, banjo, blues harp, ukelele, string bands, jug bands, sacred music and early country and historical ballads, culminating in the annual Epworth Old Harp Singing.

This year's event features performances by Buck Hoffman & Paul McQuade; Acuff, Simmons & Wood; Henry Perry & Jaimie Cameron; Kelle Jolly; Tennessee Stifflegs; Overmountain String Band; Y'uns; the Volunteer Statesmen; Leah Gardner & Peggy Hambright; Roy Harper; Mike & Marcia Bryant; John Alvis & Friends; and the Mumbillies. http://jubileearts.org/JubileeFestival2018.html

Evening concerts begin 7 pm Friday and Saturday, Old Harp Singing at 2 pm Sunday. Friday or Saturday evening: $15 (discounts apply to advance purchase, JCA members, students, seniors 65+), Sunday singing no charge.

Jubilee Community Arts, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org.

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Maryville College students, faculty and staff are free, however a ticket must be obtained from the Box Office.

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

A comedy by Nancy Frick, hosted by Footlights Productions and Modern Studio
Fri - 7:00 PM, Sat - 7:00 PM, and Sun - 2:00 PM
At Modern Studio, 109 W Anderson Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
www.footlightsproductions.net
TICKETS: $15 EVENINGS; $10 MATINEES/SENIORS

Sandy is the owner of “Sandy’s Chapel of Love” – a small Las Vegas wedding chapel that plays host to some very outlandish nuptials. Sandy is four-times-married-three-times-divorced, and has certainly seen her fair share of marriages!

In the hilarious Four Weddings and an Elvis, we witness four of her funniest: Bev and Stan, who are getting married – by the King himself! – as revenge on their exes; Vanessa and Bryce, two arrogant aging stars who are tying the knot as a publicity ploy, who are vexed by an aging Elvis who doesn't know who they are; and Marvin and Fiona, a gentle postal-worker and a tough ex-con trying to get married before the police arrive! However, the final wedding is the funniest of all: Sandy’s fifth and final wedding which reveals a hilarious twist! With snappy dialogue and memorable characters, Four Weddings and an Elvis is a comedic treat (with adult content)!

Taking the stage for the 39th time, the women of Knoxville’s Akima Club will present their major fundraiser, Cabaret, a comedic musical starring club members, and their spouses. Performances of Cabaret, “Happily Ever After?” will be at the Bijou Theatre on Friday and Saturday, February 23rd and 24th starting at 7pm followed by dinner and dancing at Knoxville Marriot. A matinee performance will be held on Saturday, February 24th at 2pm.

This years show “Happily Ever After?” features the adventures of the Disney Princesses, Princes and Villains in a story about love, betrayal and happiness. All had found true love and were living out their fairytale dreams - or had they?

Ticket prices are $150 each or $1,500 for a table of ten. Cost includes the show, dinner and dancing afterwards. Show only on Friday night: $50 or Saturday matinee: $40

For ticket information visit www.akimaclub.org or you can purchase tickets at the Bijou box office or online for the (matinee only). Come enjoy Knoxville’s own Cabaret!

Akima is thrilled to welcome back producer and writer Chester McCurry, musical director David Brooks, director Jonathan East and chorographer Brooke East.

Founded in 1947 as the Junior Woman’s Club, The Akima Club fundraiser is proud to have given more than one million dollars to area non-profit agencies such as the Ronald McDonald House, Helen Ross McNabb, Sertoma Center and Sunshine Industries in Knoxville and surrounding counties.

Free with love offering. Join Tim and Friends for an evening of Jazz and Blues standards and original compositions.

130 Chota Center, Loudon, TN 37774
Info: www.tellicochurch.org or 865-458-1516

LUCERO at The Mill and Mine,
Friday, February 23 • 8PM

Memphis country-punk outfit Lucero returns to The Mill & Mine this February with a Southern flavor that's all their own and a reputation for powerful performances! Join us for what is sure to be a foot-stompin' good time!

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

What a better way to spend your Friday night than drinking wine and hand throwing your own ceramic wine cup and rocks glass! Join Ellie Kotsianas for a messy night out with your friends or a fun date. We provide a bottle of red and white wine for you all to enjoy. We also encourage you to bring any other beverage that you like, along with any food or snack. All materials will be provided. During the class you will get a hands on experience in throwing your cups and choosing your glaze colors. $45

Mighty Mud, 127 Jennings Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: Tu-F 11-6, Sat 9-5. Open studio time on Thu 6-9. Information: 865-595-1900, www.mightymudclay.com

Guest artist recital; Legendary tuba artist Jim Self presents a short jazz recital with UT faculty members.

Performance Hall #32, Alumni Memorial Bldg.

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

The Muse Knoxville will open to families with no admission on the 4th Fridays of the month from 5:00-8:00 PM thanks to the Muse for All Scholarship fund and Corporate Partners throughout the year. These special nights allow families to visit the museum at no cost. Note: No more than 3 children per adult may be admitted. This is a new program and due to capacity constraints at the museum, admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The Muse has a set number of guests that can be allowed into the Museum at any one time. Guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no pre-registration for admission. The Muse reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone that poses a threat to the well-being of Museum guests or property.

The Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-594-1494, www.themuseknoxville.org

In honor of Black History Month, the Gospel Choir of Knoxville Opera (Knoxville Opera Gospel Choir) will be presented in Concert on Friday, February 23 at Pellissippi State Community College-Hardin Valley Campus. The choir is directed by Jeanie Turner Melton and is Free and Open to the public.

Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Bagwell Center Gallery hours: M-F 10-6:30. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu/arts

Born in Manchester, England, on the wrong side of the tracks, Norman Foster rose from a humble working class background to become one of the premier modern architects of our time. Beautifully filmed in over ten countries and homing in on his most iconic works, including London's Swiss Re Tower, New York's Hearst Building, Berlin's Reichstag, Beijing Airport's International Terminal and the breathtaking Millau Viaduct, over the Gorges du Tarn in France, How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster? is an unprecedented exploration of an architect whose quest is to improve the quality of life through design, and his work, which offers striking solutions to humanity's increasing demands.

At Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
Parking is next door at Laurel Church of Christ - 3457 Kingston Pike.
Free and open to the public. RSVP to hcook@knoxheritage.org