Calendar of Events

Chamber Classics Series
Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.
Bijou Theatre

Program
ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK: Baroque Suite
ANTONIO VIVALDI: Concerto for Two Oboes
featuring Claire Chenette and Ayca Yayman, oboe
VIET CUONG: Extra(ordinarily) Fancy
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 8

Featuring
Claire Chenette, oboe
Ayca Yayman, oboe
Aram Demirjian, conductor
865-291-3310 or https://knoxvillesymphony.com/

Parish Youth and Children’s Choirs
Sunday, May 7, 6 p.m.

900 Henley at Main, Knoxville, TN 37902
865-524-3048 or https://www.churchstreetumc.org/master-arts/

Part of the Tennessee Theatre's Pass the Mic series, Black Opry Revue will feature Adia Victoria, Buffalo Nichols, and War and Pierce. The Black Opry is a home for Black artists and fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. We invite you to discover, support, and enjoy the Black artists that make magic in this space. One of the most valuable aspects of country music is its versatility and diversity in sound. Country, blues, folk, and Americana music often overlap or weave together – these artists explore all of those sounds and intersections. The Black Opry Revue showcases the diversity in sound and stories that Black artists offer to these genres.

Through a series of immersive arts events, the Tennessee Theatre strives to provide a stage for artists from marginalized and underserved communities to share their art with the community, featuring a concert/performance, visual art displays, discussions and panels focusing on issues that are important to the performing artists, and educational opportunities, engaging the community and providing a space for audiences and artists to better understand one another.

Up to three students may attend for free with a paying adult!

For more information, please contact: Mary Adkins, (865) 684-1200 x150, madkins@tennesseetheatre.com

https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/event/60217579/black-opry-revue-with-adia-victoria-buffalo-nichols-and-war-and-pierce/

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

At The Mill & Mine. The Retropolitan Craft Fair has been bringing indie-craft markets to the Knoxville area twice a year since 2014. The goal of the fair is to provide independent makers with a space to sell their quality and unique goods to the community. Each vendor is chosen exclusively after a juried event and are curated based on one-of- a-kind products, creativity and "retropolitan swagger."

https://www.retropolitancraft.com/

Sunday, May 7th, 7:30pm
Set One: Jack Roben Plays Americana
Americana is often used as a term to loosely describe the many musical traditions of our country including blues, country, Appalachian, and gospel among many others. Each of these traditions contains a wealth of musical treasures, so join us for a night of interpretations of the music and sounds of figures like Roger Miller, Townes Van Zandt, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Elizabeth Cotten, and others.

Set Two: Taber Gable and the Marble City Brothers
Pianist Taber Gable is a Knoxville native who finds joy and creative fulfillment in many different styles of musical expression. A graduate of Julliard and frequent collaborator with A-list jazz musicians on the international scene, Taber brings deep roots to every type of music that he performs. For this special event, Taber and company will explore the intersection between Pop, Country, Soul, Southern Roots and Jazz. The set will include original compositions as well as covers of groups such as the Derek Trucks Band, Tyler Childers, Christopher Cross, Sons of Champlin and Elton John.
Taber Gable – piano and vocals
Devin Harrel – lead vocals and guitar
Cameron Duffy – lead guitar
Joe Jordan – trumpet
Chuck Mullican – tenor saxophone
David Beecher – bass
Nolan Nevels - drums

At Old City Performing Arts Center, 111 State Street in downtown Knoxville
https://www.knoxjazz.org/next-gen

Biscuits, Bubbly, and Beignets, May 7, 2023 at The Standard (416 W. Jackson Avenue). VIP Party 10:30-12:00 and brunch at 12:00PM.

Put on your jazziest attire and join us for the debut of Biscuits, Bubbly, & Beignets on May 7, 2023, at The Standard (416 W. Jackson Avenue). The VIP Sponsor Party kicks off at 10:30 am for sponsors and $250/person ticketholders with champagne, bloody marys, mimosas, passed appetizers from Holly's Gourmet's Market, and music by The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra Quartet. The fun continues 12:00-2:00 pm with a three-course seated brunch, more music, more festive brunch beverages, some fun surprises, and a live auction of exclusive East Tennessee Experiences. Proceeds benefit the East Tennessee Historical Society. Tickets at https://easttnhistory.org/BBB.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: M-F 9-4, Sa 10-4, Su 1-5. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

SHAUN MURPHY BAND
TENNESSEE RIVERBOAT COMPANY

The Smoky Mountain Blues Society will once again present live music with its continuation of our monthly River Cruises of 2023. May's cruise performance will feature the Shaun Murphy Band on the Tennessee Riverboat on Sunday, May 7th at 4 pm – 7 pm. Boarding begins at 3 pm.

Tickets are available through the Tennessee Riverboat Company’s website, (tnriverboat.com) and by calling (865) 525-7827. Tickets are just $20 for members in advance and $25 for non-members. SMBS Members should call to claim their discount (865) 525-7827. Members will be receiving discount code by email.

Each voyage will also have full bar and limited food menu available onboard to buy.
www.SmokyMountainBlues.org

Shaun Murphy Bio
Found my way to the Blues stage at the first Ann Arbor Blues Fest, in 1969, and was completely smitten. Getting to play at such an important milestone festival had my head spinning. That was my awakening to the Blues, and I couldn’t have been among a better line-up: Big Mama Thornton, Luther Allison, Son House, Muddy Waters, BB King, Freddie King, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and the list went on and on. Solidified into the Detroit music scene, I found my calling, but it was to be a bit elusive. While I continued my music education over the years, I was also free to pursue another of my loves, acting, where I was able to snag two different life-changing musical plays: Hair and Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band On The Road. Having been in Hair afforded Shaun the opportunity to land a recording contract with Motown Records – Rare Earth Records, along with Meatloaf, to record our duo album Stoney And Meatloaf. Right after the recording of the record, “Stoney and Meatloaf”, Motown moved out to Los Angeles taking me with them. After a short stay in LA, I got back in touch with Bob Seger’s manager, Punch Andrews, and it just so happened, Bob was, again, looking for a singer. So I headed back to the music scene I was so familiar with, Detroit. Starting with the recording of Katmandu, under the pseudonym, Stoney. I was in Detroit and, again, working with Bob and his band; The Borneo Band, along with some of the Silver Bullet boys, Chris Campbell, Alto Reed, and Drew Abbott, and throw in a couple of Tulsa boys: Jamie Oldaker and Dick Sims, along with my pal Marcy Levy (Marcella Detroit). When Bob Seger decided to take some time off the road, I was contacted again by my old friend, Marcy Levy, (of Leon Russell and Eric Clapton fame) that Eric Clapton was doing a record with Phil Collins producing, and would I be interested in coming to Montserrat to record the backing vocals on his ‘Behind The Sun’ album. The experience was thrilling; to get back to my roots, and with the ‘guitar god’ himself. I, of course, said yes! We recorded this great record, and after the first song, Eric asked me if I’d like to do the tour, it was too good to be true!

Please join the Korean Children’s Choir Concert to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and explore Korean culture. The first of its kind, Hayan Song, a graduate student of Music in the Music Education degree program at UT, has created and will present the Korean Children's Choir. Korean Children’s Choir is composed of 34 Korean Children from Knox County schools ages 5 to 13 and will perform both American and Korean songs. The concert, entitled "Journey Together," will showcase how the music of two different countries can harmoniously blend. Additionally, given few opportunities to experience Korean culture in Knoxville, this concert will be a unique chance to learn Korean culture and music.

Admission is free and open to everyone.

https://calendar.utk.edu/event/hayan_song_choir_conducting#.ZDWGLuzMLFo

I would like to invite you to Roane Choral Society's 50th Anniversary Reunion Concert, on May 7, 3 pm, at the Princess Theatre in downtown Harriman, 421 N Roane St, Harriman, TN 37748. This is a momentous occasion for our group and a testament to our perseverance and sustainability. As one of the oldest arts groups in Roane County, we are extremely proud of our longevity.

Roane Choral Society: 865-567-9835, www.roanechoralsociety.org

Make plans to join us at Appalachian Arts on Saturday, May 6 to kick off the Spring Plant & Garden Art Sale. Throughout the day (10AM-4PM) there will be live artist demonstrations, live music by Domino Ensemble (12PM-1PM), and Shirley's Boy Country Cooking Food Truck (11AM-2PM).

Beautiful garden-themed artwork by local artists, such as garden markers, garden décor, and nature photography, will also be featured. In addition, the Spring Plant & Garden Art Sale features a variety of donated plants: perennials, annuals, and native varieties – with proceeds directly benefiting the Appalachian Arts. Can’t make it on May 6? The Plant & Garden Art Sale runs from May 6 – May 20. For additional information, call 865-494-9854 or visit appalachianarts.net.

Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN. Hours: M-Sa 10-6, Su 1-5. Information: 865-494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net

CURATED BY ILANA LILIENTHAL, TALLYA BEN-SIRA & ANAT AHOUVI BARUCH

PRESENTING ARTWORKS BY GILI AVISSAR, GITTIT ALEXANDRA FRIDBERG, MARIA MERFELD, CARL GOMBERT, JOSEPH ASHMAN and OREL BRODT

Opening with a 5:30 PM Gallery Talk - wine and live entertainment.

23 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN

Wednesday-Sunday, 12-6 pm or by Appointment
For sales inquires, please call or email. (865) 200-4401 or lilienthalgallery@gmail.com
IG @lilienthalgallery
www.lilienthalgallery.com

Relay Ridge has an open artist studios + opening gallery reception for solo exhibition of Vincent Drake at our gallery (My 5-june 9th) and we'll be doing printmaking demos in the printshop on Friday. we also have 2 open studios available starting in June with applications due May 15th...we have other events coming up too....

We'll be open 6-9pm Friday May 5
We have a new exhibition in the gallery "Our America" by Vincent Drake @artistvincentdrake
Wildflower Printing demo + sale in printshop!

Check out all the Relay Ridge artists and their studios on Friday featuring:
@eleanoraldrich
@childlike.creative
@gstucchio
@knoxflair
@sarahpeeler
@studioswadman
@ashton_ludden
@elysiaallalong

Drake was chosen for our first local Call for Exhibitions via democratic votes. The first-round was judged by a 10-member panel of 2023 Penland Winter Resident Artists, and from that, the finalist was determined by a panel of the Relay Ridge Studio Artists.
“I’m inspired by the absurdity of modern American society; The irrational ideals we’re convinced to accept, the relentless marketing and propaganda, the tribalism, disgust, perverted romanticism and violence that has become characteristic of us. In my art I’m unconcerned with beauty or idealization. I’m interested in investigating our culture’s influence on our identities and the confusion, panic, and suffering that results. My subjects are people; sometimes we as individuals, sometimes us as a group. They are part mechanical construction, part hallucination; both comical and uncomfortable; suffering, confused, and trapped by their emptiness and proselytized ambitions.”

https://relayridge.org/