Calendar of Events

Reception date TBA

In the Sandra J. Blain Gallery
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Part of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s 2017-2018 Pops Season.

Retro never sounded so “now” in the hands of Jersey Boys veterans for Under the Streetlamp, an electrifying evening of Motown, doo-wop and old-time rock n’ roll.

At the Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Part of the Clayton Center for the Arts 2017-2018 season!

For more than thirty years Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers by reviving and revitalizing Western music. And while remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit.

Riders In The Sky are exceptional, not just in the sense that their music is of high standards (they are the ONLY exclusively Western artist to have won a Grammy, and Riders have won two), but by the fact that their accomplishments are an exception to the rule as well. Their cowboy charisma and comedic flair made them naturals for TV, landed them their own weekly show on TNN, and a Saturday morning series on CBS. They have been guests on countless TV specials, documentaries and variety shows, appearing with everyone from Barney to Penn & Teller.

In 1982, Riders In The Sky became the first, and to date only, exclusively Western music artist to join the Grand Ole Opry. Riders are equally at ease amusing a theatre full of children as enthralling a symphony audience accompanied by 50 or 60 classically trained instrumentalists, or even a group of servicemen during a USO Tour.

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

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming speaker series with National Geographic Live! The series will be supported by U.S. Cellular and consist of three unique guest speaker engagements - explorer and photographer Anand Varma on March 10, marine biologist and photographer Cristina Mittermeier on April 7, and astronaut Terry Virts on May 12!

The third and final engagement in the series will be literally out of this world as astronaut Terry Virts brings “View from Above” on May 12. As a NASA astronaut, pilot of the space shuttle Endeavour and crew member on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, Virts spent 200 consecutive days in space as commander of the International Space Station—one of the longest continuous space mission of any NASA astronaut.

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

The Spring 2018 East Tennessee Plant Swap will be held at New Harvest Park, located at 4775 New Harvest Lane in Knoxville TN, on Saturday, May 12, 2018.

The swap will begin at 10:00am and a pot-luck lunch will will be shared at 11:30am. Knox County Master Gardeners will be there to answer your questions and lead a discussion after lunch.

Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting and fun event that brings together people who love plants and gardening. The swap is a great way to add beautiful, rare, and useful plants to your home and garden. New gardeners, without a lot to exchange, are especially welcome! Don't forget to stay for the pot-luck lunch.

There is no charge for attending the swap or for exchanges. Donations to help cover costs are welcome. For more information, visit www.easttnplantswap.com

The Spring 2018 East Tennessee Plant Swap will be held at New Harvest Park, located at 4775 New Harvest Lane in Knoxville TN, on Saturday, May 12, 2018.

The swap will begin at 10:00am and a pot-luck lunch will will be shared at 11:30am. Knox County Master Gardeners will be there to answer your questions and lead a discussion after lunch.

Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting and fun event that brings together people who love plants and gardening. The swap is a great way to add beautiful, rare, and useful plants to your home and garden. New gardeners, without a lot to exchange, are especially welcome! Don't forget to stay for the pot-luck lunch.

There is no charge for attending the swap or for exchanges. Donations to help cover costs are welcome. For more information, visit www.easttnplantswap.com

Vestival is an annual arts and music festival sponsored by the Candoro Arts and Cultural Center. Held on the Candoro Marble Company grounds over Mother’s Day Weekend each year, Vestival provides a diverse cultural and artistic event to the general public. Particular emphasis is placed on serving the citizens of the Vestal community, a community that was once a vibrant industrial community when the Vestal Lumber Company and the Candoro Marble Works were major industrial organizations. Each year, folks from all over the Knoxville area and the Southeast join us to celebrate and honor the rich heritage of Vestal – the South Knoxville neighborhood that is home to the Candoro Arts and Heritage Center – and surrounding communities. It’s not a festival, it’s VESTIVAL! Music, art, food, and more fill the event that is loved by all generations. Proceeds from the event go toward the preservation of the Candoro Arts and Heritage Center and programs that take place at the historic marble building.

At Vestival you'll enjoy the best food and family fun South Knoxville has to offer! Vestival takes pride in showcasing Knoxville's local artists, food vendors, and crafters. We're excited for an amazing line-up of performers at this year's Vestival! Times listed below are subject to change.

Greenspace Stage
10:30AM 3 Mile Smile
11:30AM Brian Paddock
12:30PM Shaun Abbott
1:30PM Megan and Her Goody Goodies
2:30PM Shayla McDaniel
3:30PM Jubal
4:30PM Adeem the Artist
5:30PM Robinella

Carriage House Stage
10:00AM Judy and Warren
11:00AM Osborne-Krause
12:00PM Bad Hatt'rs
1:00PM Spooky Ooos
2:00PM Doug Wilhite
3:00PM Sharon Parks
4:00PM Old City Buskers
5:00PM Sunkiller

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

Shop with the Experts!
Jess, Maranda and Aurora are expert thrifters and they want to shop with you!
Saturday, May 12 - 11am-1pm at the Bearden Goodwill, 5307 Kingston Pike Knoxville.

As a mother of two and an avid thrifter, Jess knows how to shop on a budget. She describes her personal style as "old school classic style meets new school fashion forward." She likes showcasing high fashion looks that can be created without breaking the bank. Jess is teaming up with two other Goodwill lovers, Maranda and Aurora, to host our first-ever Shop with Me event! Stop by the Bearden Goodwill to meet these talented gals, swap shopping stories and pick up some tips for future thrifting adventures. Each of our thrifty ladies will have a selection of clothes that they have picked specially for you; see if you can find any treasures in their collections to take home! Invite your friends on Facebook.

This event is part of National Goodwill Week, May 6-12. Take the #GoodwillWeekChallenge, discover how shopping at Goodwill helps the community and check out some of the other sales and events happening during the week.

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville: 865-588-8567, www.gwiktn.org

Pigeon Forge: Wilderness Wildlife Week: 3:15 – 4:15 PM “Tall Tales from the Smokies” performed by Smoky Mountain Storytellers Assoc. members Jennifer Aldredge, Kathleen Mavournin, Jean Davidson, Jim Eastin, Janice Brooks Headrick. Greenbriar Hall A, LeConte Center , 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN. FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT!

Maryville: Vienna Coffee House, 212 College Ave. 6-7:30pm/ Smoky Mountain Storytellers Kathleen Mavournin and Sheri Liles perform Traditional Tales. Donation Gratefully accepted. Coffee and Desserts available. FREE Parking!

Contact: Smokymountaintellers.org, cuznjan@juno.com or 865-429-1783

Rub elbows with fellow Irish folk at our regular social gathering, the KIS Second Saturday

Join us for our regular eat-&-greet at 3131 Morris Ave. from 3:00 - 5:00 on the second Saturday of every month. The next one is May 12, so please mark your calendar. We'll have traditional Irish tea, trad & sean-nós music, and good conversation & friendship. Bring a finger food to share. If you haven't been to a KIS event yet, or if you don't know many people and would like to get connected, this is a great way to get started and introduce yourself. We're looking forward to seeing you again. Céad míle fáilte! A hundred thousand welcomes!

http://www.knoxvilleirish.com/

At Birdhouse Knoxville, 800 N 4th Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917

The "Burrito Bash" is an all around entertainment festival taking place at the Birdhouse! Like the food...that it's named after, Burrito Bash will feature artists from all areas of entertainment. From local and national filmmakers, to comedians and musicians! Contributors to El Burrito Blog have screened hundreds of submissions and have chosen the top films to feature in the festival.

Strange Films latest horror release "Cindy's Party" will be premiered at the festival. This film is a twisted tale that will have never have you looking at a children's birthday party the same way again! Comedian John Hurst will be there to provide belly laughs and Chance Lawson soothing acoustic sounds. Legendary Tennessee singer/songwriter Brack Owens (Copper, Left Foot Down, Is that a Hawk) will have everyone singing along to his unforgettable songs. Super action Rockers Mass Driver will be closing the festival with their hip shaking, ear humping unabashed rock and roll!

$5 will get you in to this all age BYOB event! https://www.facebook.com/events/2007054352851317/

David Bivens joins us for Kidstuff Live. Grab your adult & come see the show! With host Sean McCollough.

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com