Calendar of Events

Each Second Sunday of the month at 2pm, docents offer free guided tours of Higher Ground, Currents, and traveling exhibitions to the public with tours available in Spanish as well.

From 1-4pm there are art activities for all ages!

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Sunday at 2 PM – 4 PM
The Concourse, 944 Blackstock Ave NW, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921

Join Tiger Lily Theatre for an afternoon of entertainment, food, and fun as we take on the image of the perfect 1950’s housewife. We’ll be putting on our best June Cleaver to provide an array of 50’s style finger foods and desserts. Then some of Knoxville’s favorite performing artists will take the stage to show you how we really feel about ironing in high heels. The bar at the Concourse will be open to satisfy all your fancy cocktail needs, including a specialty drink or two dreamt up just for this occasion. Festivities will include a silent auction, with winners announced at the event. So grab your best red lipstick and/or skinny tie and meet us at the Concourse for an afternoon of upending expectations. Admission: $5

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On the second weekend in June, the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade will present the sixth annual Art in the Park event. Enjoy the artistic and musical outdoor sights and sounds of Art in the Park on Saturday, June 8, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 9, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Each year, attendance at Art in the Park grows as its reputation and popularity increases.

Art in the Park is a special event where gifted artisans display their unique creations in the beautiful park setting surrounding the Plateau Creative Arts Center (PCAC). Artists with inside and outside booths will offer one-of-a-kind gift ideas, fine art in all media including painting, photography, jewelry, and creations in wood, pottery, and basket weaving and more.

Outdoor musical entertainment will be plentiful at the Art in the Park event. The schedule for Saturday’s musical entertainment is: the Dulci-mores (inside the PCAC all day), The Cumberland County Swing Experience (9 – 11), Cumberland Sound (12 – 2), and TJ Fincher, Son, & Friends (3 – 5). Sunday’s musical entertainment is: Memory Road (10 – 12), and the Relics (1 – 3). Those who want to sit, relax, and enjoy the outdoor music may want to bring their own portable lawn chairs. Also, delicious food will be provided by outside vendors on both days.

Remote parking will be provided on Saturday. Art in the Park visitors can park at the FFG Conference Center (128 Stonehenge Drive) and take a group transportation shuttle to and from the Art Guild’s Plateau Creative Arts Center. Another alternative: Those who enjoy an outdoor walk can hike the main trail south from the conference center, under Peavine Road, to the PCAC.

Art in the Park is free and open to the public. This outdoor-indoor event will be held at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, which is located at 451 Lakeview Drive (off Peavine) in Fairfield Glade. For more information, call 931-707-7249. The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and an equal opportunity provider. Website: www.artguildfairfieldglade.net .

Come celebrate with us - it's our Fourth Year Anniversary! We love providing you with the coolest local radio shows on air in Knoxville, and we couldn't do it without you.

This year's WOZOfest will again span 2 days - the first on June 8th from 9pm - 12am at Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria in the Old City which be our main music night and the second on June 9th at Brickyard Beer & BBQ in Bearden from 6:30pm -9pm which will be our main comedy and spoken word night, featuring all local artists.

Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights at the door or you can pre-purchase your tickets via PayPal on our website (www.wozoradio.com). For more information, visit our website or social media pages - Website: https://www.wozoradio.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCR1039, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wozoradio/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/wozoradio

Keeping community radio for the people.

Knoxville - Our Wings of Wonder Butterfly Exhibit has been installed throughout the Gardens. Twenty-five large scale butterflies decorated by area artists will be on display until September 8 (when they will be auctioned off to the public). Come enjoy their whimsical beauty!

This is the second year of this great collaboration of artists and the UT Gardens whereby the showcased art is auctioned to benefit the Gardens. This year's theme of butterflies hopes to showcase the importance of pollinators to our ecosystems and is in conjunction with pollinator research being conducted at the UT Gardens and elsewhere around the world.

UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, http://utgardens.tennessee.edu

Reception June 7, 5:00pm - 9:00pm and July 5, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The UT Downtown Gallery is pleased to present the art of Carl Sublett (1919-2008) celebrating the 100th year anniversary of his birth. Over 20 regional collectors have graciously loaned works that will be on public display together for the first time. This exhibition celebrates the life and work of Knoxville's beloved painter and UT professor, Carl Sublett. The concept for this tribute exhibition was suggested by the artist's late son Eric prior to his passing in September 2018. A small number of Eric's works will also be on display.

Admission is Free and Open to the public. Parking is free after 6:00pm.

UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

Opening for the new exhibit will be First Friday, June 7, 5:30-9 PM

Kara Lockmiller
"I am a chromesthete which means I see a vast array of real colors in my mind when I listen to music. I like to think of it as my own personal light show. My goal for each portrait is to let you glimpse music and musicians the way I do. The show is too beautiful not to share. There is a kinship between color and music – both can say what words can not. My 10+ years as a journalist and graphic artist left me with a great understanding of design principles as they relate to color. I began painting for others in 2017 as an outlet to share all the mesmerizing colors I see as I listen to music. While I can remember the lyrics to almost any song I’ve ever heard, I am most fascinated by the people who pen them. I describe my style as painting in shadowed hues. My musician portraits are formed by breaking down each artist into pieces of colored shadows and highlights. They come together like puzzle pieces on canvas. My color palettes vary for each artist depending on what I see as I listen to their music. I’m also greatly influenced by the time in their careers I chose to depict them."

Matt Dozdall
"I’m 45, live in Corryton, Tn. Married, with 4 kids. I’m originally from NC, have lived in East TN for about 20 years. US Army Veteran. I’ve been a Mechanic most of my life, And Have Always Loved any kind of Art! I mostly weld car parts together to create my art pieces, but will sometimes incorporate metal from other objects such as Washing machines and Clothes dryers. I’m not afraid to venture outside of my box, with new forms of art. I can hardly wait to see what comes up next!"

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Th & Sa 11-6, Fri 11-9, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net

Recent works by local artist Pamela Salyer will be on display throughout the month of June at Post Modern Spirits in downtown Knoxville. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 7th from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., during Downtown Knoxville’s monthly First Friday Art Walk.

The show will feature a new series of mixed-media pieces, focused on trees and their settings. “The infinite variances in color, texture and pattern of trees fascinate me—how they relate to and echo the patterns of the earth, and even our own skin. I attempt to interpret and convey the relationship between these elements through my collages, with trees and their surroundings as the main subject. I build each collage with acrylic paint, gels, and paper, layer by layer, creating new ways to consider the textures and colors of the trees that surround us.”

Pamela is a Knoxville-based mixed media artist (email: pamelas2art@gmail.com). Her work is also available at The Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN, https://artmarketgallery.net/

Post Modern Spirits is located at 205 W. Jackson Ave., Ste. 205, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours are Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. (865) 437-3190 https://postmodernspirits.com

All Creatures Great and Small, the Animal Show. Exhibition from June 7- June 29. Opening June 7, 5:00-9:00PM at Broadway Studios, 1127 N. Broadway, Knoxville.

Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: Fri-Sat, 10-6, by appointment, or when the "open" sign is illuminated. Information: 865-556-8676, www.BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com

Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes trip with access to some of Broadway's best spaces and performers in New York City! Take in the Broadway shows of your choice, tour the New Amsterdam Theatre and Radio City Music Hall, enjoy a private performance and discussion with some of Broadway's amazing talent, and follow in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton and Lin-Manuel Miranda with a tour of the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. And the best part...experience the 43rd annual Tony Awards®! Register below to secure your spot!

Friday, June 7 – Monday, June 10, 2019
For information please visit https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/broadway-at-the-tennessee/nyc2019

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com

KNOXVILLE WALKING TOURS – THE EARLY YEARS
JUNE 7, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 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 3: SIDE STREET SHADOWS
JUNE 7, 2019 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
More Knoxville ghosts lurking in the side streets!
Hear more tales of ghostly history as you follow storyteller Laura Still on the Side Street Shadows tour. Find out who haunts the Farragut, how a gunfight on Cumberland nearly started a war, and where you might meet the courteous spirit of a scholar or the grumpy ghost of a violent rebel.
Details:
Meet on the porch of the The French Market Crêperie, 412 W Clinch Ave. 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

KNOXVILLE WALKING TOURS – THE CIVIL WAR IN KNOXVILLE
JUNE 8, 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 – SHADOW SIDE
JUNE 8, 2019 8:00 PM – 9:30 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: $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 – GUNSLINGERS
JUNE 9, 2019 2:30 PM – 4:00 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

http://knoxvillewalkingtours.com/

Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson. Book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer. MAMMA MIA! Was originally produced in London by Judy Craymer, Richard East, and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal. Additional material & arrangements by Martin Koch. Music published by Universal Music Publishing Group and EMI Grove Park Music Inc. and EMI Waterford Music Inc.

At the Carousel Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916

Thursdays: June 6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays: June 7 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: June 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays: June 9 and 16 at 3:00 p.m.

The Tennessee Valley Players proudly present "MAMMA MIA!” The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. With a large cast, lots of laughs and dynamic dance numbers, "MAMMA MIA!” is the story of a mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! This musical is presented "in the Round" at the Carousel Theatre next to the Clarence Brown Theatre on the University of Tennessee campus. The Tennessee Valley Players is pleased to produce the show in collaboration with the University of Tennessee School of Music.

Admission is $20 a ticket and for children 12 years old and younger, $10 a ticket. Tickets can be purchased on the Tennessee Valley Players’ website with a credit card ahead of time. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office starting 1 hour prior to each show with cash, check, or credit card. Festival seating.

MORE INFORMATION: Check out Tennessee Valley Players’ website at http://www.tennesseevalleyplayers.org or call (865) 203-2673.