Calendar of Events

April in Knoxville is [Knoxville] by Design Month! It is month full of activities and events that promote the importance of architecture and the power of design in creating the places that give shape to our stories, our lives, and our communities. [Knoxville] by Design is part of National Architecture Week which falls in April each year to coincide with the birth of Thomas Jefferson – our nation’s only Architect-President.

THE SYMPOSIUM
Friday, April 12, 6:30 – 8:00 pm | No Cost
@ The Square Room
Sponsored by Partners Development

The City of Knoxville Mayoral Candidates Present: “How will your public policy shape the built environment in the City of Knoxville?” (told with images in seven minutes each)

This year The Symposium will hear from mayoral candidates Indya Kincannon, Eddie Mannis, and Marshall Stair as they present their visions for how their policies will impact design and the built environment of Knoxville. Hosted by: George Dodds, PhD, UTK Alvin and Sally Beaman Professor of Architecture

https://www.knoxbydesign.org

APRIL 12 @ 7:00 PM $25
East Tennessee’s Own WDVX and ORNL Federal Credit Union present the Secret City Radio Show featuring Count This Penny. Friday night April 12 at the new American Museum of Science and Energy on Main Street in Oak Ridge. https://wdvx.com/event/count-this-penny-4/

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

Our pal Henry the Sloth is coming back to the Central Collective, and he wants to meet you! Unlike most sloths, Henry is comfortable with humans because his parents had him in captivity after being relocated from Guyana due to deforestation and rampant poaching in the region. We’re so lucky for the opportunity to meet a sweet little dude like Henry, and to support the amazing educational and preservation mission of the Wildlife Discovery Center. Read more about Henry, his family and the WDC below, and then book your spot to have your picture taken with Henry.*

IMPORTANT: You MUST reserve a slot to meet Henry. Each slot is $75 and includes a ten minute photo session with 1-2 people and access to downloadable photos of your visit via an online gallery. All proceeds go to the Wildlife Discovery Center. Age limit is 15 and older. We recommend that you arrive at least 10 minutes early to make sure you don't miss your time slot. Please do not wear perfume (sloths hate it!) or dangly jewelry (sloths love it!)

*Henry's comfort is our biggest concern. While we will make every effort to get a picture of you holding Henry, we won't make him do anything he doesn't want to. If for some reason Henry isn't feeling up for getting his picture taken with you, you will receive a full refund.

Henry is a one and a half year-old, Linnaeus Two-Fingered Sloth. He was born at a wildlife rescue facility near Miami and his parents originated from Guyana and due to deforestation and rampant poaching in that region, had to come into captivity. Henry is part of the Species Survival Plan to be part of an assurance population in North America and make sure that this species doesn’t go extinct. Henry now resides with the Curator of the Wildlife Discovery Center where he receives specialized care and lots of TLC.

Henry will be joined by Rob Carmichael. Rob is the founder/curator of the Gold Medal Award Winning Wildlife Discovery Center. In addition to his curatorial duties, he also works with National Geographic and Smithsonian Channel in a number of wildlife documentaries. He has teamed up with 7-time Emmy Award winning cinematographer Neil Rettig. Rob also speaks at a number of international symposia including the International Union of Conservation of Nature's Crocodile Specialist Group. Rob teaches Environmental Biology and Herpetology at several nearby colleges. He is married to a school teacher/coach who is earning her doctorate in education, and, two very talented daughters who are professional athletes and work for Naked Foods!

The WDC is an award winning, accredited, free admission zoo/nature center with a mission to motivate all generations to come to know, respect and protect our challenged and often endangered ecosystems with a focus on their wildlife. This nature center features over 200 species of animals including reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds and mammals and focuses on wildlife and ecological conservation.

The Central Collective, 923 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-236-1590, info@thecentralcollective.com, www.thecentralcollective.com

Come celebrate spring with a party at the Fort. Wear your sunny spring outfits and see what's new. We will serve spring cocktails like Daiquiris, Mint Juleps, and Mojitos, plus wine, beer, and snacks. Come see the renovated gift shop space and garden works (in progress).

James White's Fort, 205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitefort.org

Friday at 1:35 PM – 4:35 PM
Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914

Come take a guided walk through our extensive Dogwood collection with KBGA Head Gardener and Native Plant Rescue Squad co-founder, Joy Grissom. With 20 cultivars of our native Cornus florida, 16 distinct species and dozens of varieties other Cornus family members, our Dogwood collection is one of Knoxville’s hidden gems. Not a plant scientist? Don’t worry! This tour will be of interest to anyone with an appreciation for nature’s diversity and beauty. https://www.facebook.com/events/494989344367547

Hosted by Sundance House Concerts
Friday at 7 PM
Cook Loft 221, 221 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

We are thrilled Susan Gibson, singer/songwriter extraordinaire from Texas, will be traveling to E TN to play for us! Susan wrote the Dixie Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces” and her house concerts are always a whole lot of fun! Join us for this great night! Tickets on sale February 1. Advanced ticket sales only!

Thank you all for your support! If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, you can transfer your ticket to someone, but we will be unable to reimburse, as all ticket money goes to performing artist. This will be our policy going forward. https://www.facebook.com/events/242892506555326/

As a door slams in 1879 Norway, a young wife and mother leaves behind her family, freeing herself from the shackles of traditional societal constraints. Now, 15 years later, that same door opens to reveal Nora, a changed woman with an incredibly awkward favor to ask the people who she abandoned. Lucas Hnath's bitingly funny sequel to Ibsen's revolutionary masterpiece unfolds in a series of bristling stand-offs that reveal in Nora's world, much like our own, behind every opinion there is a person, and a slamming door isn't just an end, but also the chance for a new beginning. Starring Nancy Duckles, John Ferguson, Maddie Poeta, & Linda High; directed by Casey Sams.

“Smart, funny and utterly engrossing … This unexpectedly rich sequel reminds us that houses tremble and sometimes fall when doors slam, and that there are living people within, who may be wounded or lost … Mr. Hnath has a deft hand for combining incongruous elements to illuminating ends.” - NY Times

"...lots of laugh-out-loud humor combined with thoroughly believable character development. But the real star is Mr. Hnath’s script. Rarely is something from the past made so present." - Philadelphia Inquirer

"...a triumph of ambivalent feminist comedy. It’s the kind of play you hope won’t end." - Miami Herald

"A sophisticated sequel that offers vibrancy and wit." - The Guardian

Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm.
One pay-what-you-can preview on April 11 at 7:30 pm.
TICKET PRICES: Thu & Sun $22 ($16 for students with ID); Fri & Sat $24 ($16 for students with ID)
Get your tickets now! https://www.ticketpeak.com/res/FlyingAnvil or you can call our box office at 865-357-1309.
Performed at 1300 Rocky Hill Rd, Knoxville TN 37919

SWOPERA: A Spoken Word Opera is the next production in Carpetbag Theatre’s 50th anniversary celebration. Swopera tells a contemporary story of gentrification, one family's efforts to save their business, Lowell’s Soulfood Cafe, in light of changing community dynamics, and finding unexpected leadership in the youngest member of the family, Lem. The text is delivered in spoken word poetry and rhyme, accompanied by elements of hip-hop and soul.

Created by the Carpetbag Theatre Ensemble and emerging community artists, Swopera is directed by Steven Sapp and Mildred Ruiz-Sapp of Universes and fully supported by the Roy Cockrum Foundation.

Thursday, April 11th at 7:30pm; Friday, April 12th at 7:30pm; Saturday, April 13th at 7:30pm; and Sunday, April 14th at 4:00pm.

Cost: Advance: $15, General Admission: $20, Student/ Senior/ Military: $10, Groups 10+: $10
Purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/2NYHlDc
At Ula Love Doughty Carousel Theatre on University of Tennessee’s Campus

www.facebook.com/carpetbagtheatre and http://www.carpetbagtheatre.org

Part of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's 2018-2019 Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series.

This night, dedicated to one of Beethoven’s greatest works, features pieces that accompany “Symphony No. 9” under the direction of Aram Demirjian. The program features the Knoxville Choral Society and its 130 members to perform along with the orchestra, who bring excellence to the musical experience by combining enticing melodies with technical brilliance. Additional choirs will join Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 from Webb School and Farragut High School. The evening ends with the prized work of Beethoven that is arguably his most esteemed and revered creation.

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

The Museum of Appalachia will welcome the warmth of spring by trimming the winter’s heavy growth of wool from their flock of sheep. Students and families are invited to join the Museum in celebration of this pioneer tradition on Thursday and Friday, April 11th and 12th from 9:00am-3:00pm.

Sheep Shearing Days will include demonstrations of shearing, carding, spinning and weaving the fleece into woven goods, and illustrations of some of the many finished products derived from the wool. Visitors will also enjoy sheep herding, Appalachian music, children’s games, an animal meet and greet, storytelling, a threshing machine, and several historic demonstrations, including beekeeping, sawmilling, blacksmithing, pioneer gardening, and dulcimer lessons.

Admission includes a tour of the Museum farm and village, which contains some three-dozen historic log structures, exhibit halls filled with thousands of Appalachian artifacts, working gardens, and farm animals.

Tickets are available for purchase at www.museumofappalachia.org. School groups, homeschool organizations and other educational groups are welcome to join us. Please contact Courtney Beard at 865-494-7680 or e-mail courtneybeard@museumofappalachia.org. For adult and senior groups of 20 or more, please call Jennifer Johnsey at 865-494-7680 or e-mail jenniferjohnsey@museumofappalachia.org to make a reservation.

The Museum is located 16 miles north of Knoxville, one mile east of I-75, at Exit 122. The Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with extended hours on weekends

OUR SPRING POP-UP at Pineapple Consignment.
Join us April 9th-13th at 1134 N Broadway, Knoxville TN, 37917, for our Spring 2019 pop up shop!

Pineapple Consignment offers a shopping experience catered to you. You can shop Pineapple Consignment for free. What you’ll find is high-quality new and gently used furniture and home decor—priced up to 90% off retail value! We’re fairly picky and only accept items in good condition!

SIP & SHOP
Come join us, April 8th at 1134 N Broadway 5-8pm for Sip & Shop. An early access event where you can enjoy some wine, snacks, and an early chance to shop the sale before it’s open to the public! $5 at the door (Cash or Credit).

For more information please visit https://pineappleconsignment.com

The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade presents the Spring Show: “A Breath of Fresh Art!”

This is a People’s Choice Art Show, where the winning entries are chosen by the viewers. Please join the members of the Art Guild for the show’s opening reception scheduled for Friday, April 5, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Plateau Creative Arts Center (PCAC), located at 451 Lakeview Drive in Fairfield Glade.

A special added attraction at the reception will be performances by the Plateau Women’s Chorus. This talented choral group will delight the art show gazers with selections from their upcoming concert, “Through the Rainbow: From Bach to Bebop!”

In addition to casting ballots at the show’s reception, visitors can enjoy the Spring Show and cast a vote for their favorite Spring Show submissions at any time during the show’s run from April 5th through May 1st. Artwork at the Spring Show includes watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings, as well as photography, jewelry, pottery, woodwork, and other three-dimensional artwork. The Peoples’ Choice Awards will be presented at the First Friday Reception on May 3rd.
The handicapped accessible PCAC gallery hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For additional information about the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade, call the PCAC at 931-707-7249 or visit www.artguildfairfieldglade.net.