Calendar of Events

Saturday at 11 AM – 4 PM
At Central Filling Station, 900 N. Central Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917

Celebrate Worldwide Pinhole Day with The Big Camera at Central Filling Station! You are invited to use our cameras to make a pinhole photo that you'll develop in our Mobile Darkroom trailer.

If you take a photo Saturday with us, you are entitled to 10% off our Pinhole Camera workshop on Sunday, April 28th. This event is FREE and open to anyone that wants to participate with us. https://www.facebook.com/events/1185170954981219/

Saturday at 11 AM – 3 PM
Rala: Regional and Local Artisans, 112 W Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

Join us for a book signing with local author, Kelly Smith Trimble!

Sometimes the best gardening advice comes in tidbits shared over the backyard fence from a sage neighbor. In Vegetable Gardening Wisdom, master gardener Kelly Smith Trimble shares her tried-and-true ideas and guidance for finding success and enjoyment in every aspect of vegetable gardening. Presented in a lively, beautifully designed package that make a perfect gift and source for daily inspiration, Trimble invites readers to dip in regularly for bite-sized pieces of information on topics ranging from herb and vegetable gardening to cooking, preserving, and creative ways to use the harvest along with ideas for reducing garden and kitchen waste. Trimble suggests the best herbs to grow indoors, the best way to start peas, how to use lettuce as a living mulch in the garden, how to make compost tea, how to identify beneficial bugs, how to blanch cauliflower, and much more. Woven in among her tips are helpful and inspiring quotes from other plant-loving folks, ranging from novelist Jamaica Kincaid to vegetable gardening guru Ed Smith and renowned chef Sean Brock. https://www.facebook.com/events/2361148054120280

Hosted by American Institute of Architects - East Tennessee Chapter
Saturday at 2 PM – 4 PM
East Tennessee History Center, 601 S Gay St, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

Part of [KNOXVILLE] BY DESIGN
https://www.knoxbydesign.org

We invite kids, ages 5-18, to Design Knoxville with us. Work with architects and designers to create new city buildings – shops, churches, hours, town halls, museums – for Knoxville. This is a fun opportunity to learn more about architecture and the design profession. https://www.facebook.com/events/303311073691787/

Saturday at 8 PM
Bird on the Wire Studios, 1300 McCalla Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37915

Creature Seeker brings you Morbid Pleasures: An Erotic and Macabre art show
Live performances by:
- Cutthroat Freakshow
- Hellcat Harlowe
- Dark Angel Shibari Arts
- Erotic and macabre art and vendors
- We’ve got clown cutie Scarlett Storm bringing the sexy danger and Jeremy “Cut Throat” doing things you can’t believe or unsee!

$10 per person at the door, BYOB
https://www.facebook.com/events/333112243848990/

Saturday at 11 PM – 1 AM
Central Cinema, 1205 North Central, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
www.salomecabaret.com

Salomé Cabaret is known for a lot of things: our beautiful performers, our hilarious hi-jinx, and our ability to shimmy and shake a crowd into a frenzy! Did you know that we are also known for teaching up-and-coming burlesque stars the tricks of the tassels?

Join us on Saturday, April 27th at Central Cinema in Happy Holler and help us welcome our newest batch of burlesque beauties to the stage! You might just catch a glimpse of the Salomé Cabaret Burlesque Academy professors and past academy graduates as well!

This is also our first time at Central Cinema, and we're super excited to partner with them to bring you this limited ticket event. General Admission seats are first come first serve, so get in line as soon as you can and don't miss out! First 3 rows are VIP, and include perks such as drink tickets and other surprises. For the best views and perhaps a little extra attention from the performers, the VIP experience is definitely the best way to spend your evening with Salomé and the students. VIP seating is extremely limited and is sure to sell out fast, so visit www.salomecabaret.com/vip.html or email theboysofsalomecabaret@gmail.com to book yours now!

Doors at 10 PM
Show at 11 PM
General Admission | $15 at the door
VIP | $25 pre-purchase online | includes drink ticket usable at the Central Cinema concessions
https://www.facebook.com/events/428597811238371/

Grayson Subaru presents the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum’s inaugural Brewbilee! This festival will showcase Knoxville’s own breweries and distilleries. Your ticket gives all-inclusive access to refreshing beverages, live music, and delicious food while you explore and experience the gardens. All proceeds benefit the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. This event will be held rain or shine.

Musical Lineup: Pale Root, Haley Labelle, Zack Miles, and Nancy Ann Wilson

Spirit and Brews Partners: PostModern Spirits, Blackhorse, Crafty Bastard, Elkmont Exchange, Geezers, and Schulz Bräu Breweries

Food Sponsors: SoKno Taco Cantina, Cool Beans Bar and Grill, Central Flats & Taps, and West Hills Flats & Taps

When: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 27

Where: 2649 Boyd’s Bridge Pike Knoxville, TN 37914

Parking: 2650 Boyd’s Bridge Pike Knoxville, TN 37914

Cost: $65 General Public / $55 Garden Members

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present a live stage adaptation of the beloved children’s novel Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. The play will be performed April 26 through May 12: Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM.

Little Women is one of the most widely read novels of all time and named one of the “Top 100 Books for Children” by the National Education Association. As another Christmas arrives with Mr. March still off at the war front, Mrs. March’s daughters are growing up to be strikingly different from each other. Jo is willful, impulsive, and temperamental, whereas Beth is humble and selfless. Meg does not see a future outside her hometown, whereas Amy dreams of Europe. Jo and Laurence are inseparable in their youth, but which of the “Little Women” will he marry? And if “Laurie” is too conventional for Jo, what kind of man will she ever end up with? Ripe with life lessons about the change from child into young adult, Little Women is a timeless American classic.

The play is performed by 14 talented young actors, from ages 12 to 17. The March sisters are portrayed by 4 veteran KCT performers: Brycen Ritchie plays Jo, Emma Stark plays Amy, and Beth is played by Maddy Grace Payne. Campbell Ella plays the oldest March sister Meg, while the sisters’ mother, Mrs. March, also known as Marme, is played by Kennis Van Dyke. The girls’ friend Laurence is played by Dale Gross. The play is directed by KCT student intern, Charlotte Stark. The production team includes 3 students from the L&N STEM Academy. KCT is east Tennessee’s leading producer of plays for children.

Tickets are $12 per Adult, $10 per child. Reservations are strongly recommended. Group rates are available for groups of 12 or more by making advance reservations by phone. Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com

FRI, APR 26, 8:00 PM
SAT, APR 27, 8:00 PM
SUN, APR 28, 3:00 PM

FRI, MAY 3, 8:00 PM
SAT, MAY 4, 8:00 PM
SUN, MAY 5, 3:00 PM

This annual theatrical event showcases new, unpublished works; directed, performed, and produced by local artists. For the last 8 years Tiger Lily Theatre has made it part of its mission to provide opportunities for new writers, performers, directors, technicians, and designers. This production offers a forum to explore and develop their craft further as well as encourage new and aspiring theatre artists. The result is a wildly diverse and engaging evening of live theatre that has become an audience favorite.

Performances are at Broadway Academy of Performing Arts located at 706 N. Broadway St, Knoxville TN, 37917.
Tickets: Adults $15, Students $12
For reservations contact us at tigerlilytheatretn@gmail.com.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2198732266859931/

The Dogwood Arts Festival features a fine art market, live music, artist demonstrations, and hands-on activities for the entire family. Established in 1961, this is one of the most celebrated events in Knoxville with an estimated attendance of 40 -50,000 over the 3-day weekend each year.

Where: Market Square & Krutch Park | Downtown Knoxville
Festival Hours: Friday: 10AM-8PM (Music Until 10PM); Saturday: 10AM-8PM (Music Until 10PM); Sunday: 10AM-5PM
Creation Station Hours: Friday: 10AM-6PM; Saturday: 10AM-6PM; Sunday: 10AM-5PM
Free to attend!

The Art Market will feature more than 100 juried artists working in mixed media, pottery, painting, photography, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and more. The Main Stage, presented by Home Federal Bank, will feature diverse musical acts throughout the weekend that the entire family will enjoy. From a Friday night headlining set by Nashville-based Luthi, known for their infectious “Cumberland Funk” style to must see performances on Saturday by The Brook & The Bluff,
Elenowen, and many more! The ORNL Federal Credit Union Creation Station area will showcase live entertainment and activities just for the kids! Enjoy performances by the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, the School of Rock, and many more local groups throughout the weekend.

Blooming Boulevard returns to Union Avenue with a colorful display of spring flowers and unique garden finds. Enjoy a craft beer from Yee-Haw Brewing Company in our Blooming Beer Garden and grab a bite to eat from your favorite local food truck.

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, https://www.dogwoodarts.com

Reception Fri Apr 26, 6-9 PM

Installation by Katie Gentner

Gallery 1010, 1150 McCalla Ave. Knoxville, TN 37915. Hours: Friday – Sunday 12-4pm, Friday 6-9pm. Additional hours by appointment. Info: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/ or utgallery1010@gmail.com

Adapted and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman

This dramatic adaptation of Homer's myth begins with a modern young woman who is struggling to understand Robert Fitzgerald's translation of The Odyssey. A classical muse appears, and the young woman becomes the goddess Athena--a tireless advocate for Odysseus in his struggle to get home. With her trademark irreverent and witty twist on classic works, Zim-merman brings to life the story of Odysseus's ten-year journey, depicting his encounters with characters such as Circe, the Cyclops, Poseidon, Calypso, the Sirens, and others.

Performance and Ticketing Info
April 26 at 7:00 p.m. April 27 at 7:00 p.m. April 28 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.beardentheatre.com

KNOXVILLE WALKING TOURS – THE CIVIL WAR IN KNOXVILLE
APRIL 26, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
A City Divided
It’s been over 150 years since the battle of Knoxville, one of the most sharply divided cities during the civil war. Occupied by both sides with recruiting offices set up on Gay Street on the same day, Knoxville was home to spies, street fights, and family feuds that outlasted the war.
Visit the downtown sites and then get an overview of the battles and fortifications from the observation deck of the Sunsphere.
Details:
Meet on the porch of the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
Adults: $25. Children 6-12: $17 (Group rate available). For more information or to book your tour, please visit the Knoxville Walking Tours Website
*Proceeds from this tour help to support the Knoxville History Project


KNOXVILLE WALKING TOURS – GUNSLINGERS
APRIL 26, 2019 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
When Knoxville was the Wild West
Knoxville’s history is colorful and the predominant hue is blood red. Take a walk on the wild side, from the Old City to Gay Street, down to the river and beyond. The now peaceful streets were once the scene of violence and mayhem of all descriptions—family feuds, duels, lynchings, and riots. Telling all the stories might take years, so this tour varies its route and our guide is always finding fresh tales to share.
Details:
Meet in the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay Street. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
Adults: $20. Children 6-12: $14 (Group rate available). For more information or to book your tour, please visit the Knoxville Walking Tours Website
*Proceeds from this tour help to support the Knoxville History Project


KNOXVILLE WALKING TOURS – THE EARLY YEARS
APRIL 27, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Early Years
Step back over two centuries and visit Knoxville’s founders as you listen to the stories of the settlement of White’s Fort and establishment of the capital of the Southwest Territory at the headwaters of the Tennessee.
Details:
Meet on the porch of the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
Adults: $20. Children 6-12: $14 (Group rate available). For more information or to book your tour, please visit the Knoxville Walking Tours Website
*Proceeds from this tour help to support the Knoxville History Project


KNOXVILLE WALKING TOURS – SHADOW SIDE
APRIL 27, 2019 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Knoxville Ghosts
Hanged killers, tragic fires, reanimated corpses, cold-blooded murder, and sweet revenge. It all happened in Knoxville and restless spirits still haunt the city streets.
If you enjoy a chill in the evening, walk with us to Knoxville’s shadow side. The city’s history echoes with the sound of gunfire and restless spirits are rumored to walk the streets. Visit their haunts and shiver as you listen to local legends of scary spooks and supernatural phenomena.
Details:
Meet in front of The Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain, 418 S. Gay St. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
Adults: $15. Children 6-12: $10 (Group rate available). For more information or to book your tour, please visit the Knoxville Walking Tours Website
*Proceeds from this tour help to support the Knoxville History Project
http://knoxvillewalkingtours.com/