Calendar of Events

3pm concert
4pm VIP reception
ATTEND THE VIP RECEPTION TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW MARBLE CITY OPERA'S SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT!

Join us for a concert of arias and ensembles. Add the VIP ticket for champagne, treats, season announcement and a meet & greet with the artists. Tickets: https://www.marblecityopera.com/events/marble-city-opera-in-concert

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St John's Episcopal Cathedral, 413 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-7347, https://www.stjohnscathedral.org/

LOCATION:
RecSports Fields at Sutherland
3620 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919

Highlights of the Day

10:30 a.m. Registration
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Knoxville Arts Challenge Cup*
11:00 - 12:30 p.m. Gourmet Brunch
12:30 p.m. Croquet Tournament Play (until winners are determined)
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Champagne High Tea (winners of vintage costume contest announced)

$150 per person

*Directors of Knoxville Opera, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Museum of Art, and Clarence Brown Theatre compete for Knoxville’s most prestigious croquet award - The Knoxville Croquet Challenge Cup!

- Play in the Tournament with a partner of your choice. (no experience necessary!)
- Play in the Tournament alone. (we will pair you with a partner!)
- Enjoy the events without playing in the Tournament.

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Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, www.knoxvilleopera.com

At Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917.
12-5 PM
https://www.a1labarts.com/
https://www.facebook.com/A1LabArts

On Sunday, May 21st, the Smoky Mountain Blues Society and Bluetick Tavern will be pleased to present Kurt Crandall and The Stella Vees.

Tickets cost $20 for SMBS members and $25 for the general public. Doors open at 5 pm and the performance will run from 6 pm – 9 pm. Sorry no advance tickets are available.

Bluetick Tavern has a wonderful selection of food, beer, and liquor available to purchase and is located on 128 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801.

Smoky Mountain Blues Society: http://smokymountainblues.org

Marble Springs State Historic invites visitors of all ages to experience the traditional craft of wool washing at a pop-up event on May 21st from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The event will showcase the process of washing wool, from sheep to finished product, using traditional methods. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness the wool washing process firsthand and try their hand at washing wool themselves. Demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the event, with experts on hand to answer questions and provide information about the history and uses of wool.

In addition to wool washing demonstrations, the event will also feature children's activities and mini weaving demos, providing younger visitors with the chance to learn about the tools and techniques used in weaving. Visitors are encouraged to wear clothes that they don't mind getting messy, as wool washing can be a bit wet and dirty. The event is suitable for all ages and skill levels, with something to offer for everyone.

Admission is $5 per person, with children under 5 admitted for free.

Marble Springs State Historic Site: 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Jazz & Cocktails: a fundraiser for the education programs of the KJO
When: Sunday, May 21st, 3-6pm
Where: The Home of Jay and Marga McBride
Refreshments: Light appetizers and wine provided courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. McBride

Entertainment: Eric Reed, acclaimed pianist, educator and artistic director of the Knoxville Jazz Workshop, plus performances by students from the KJO’s education programs

Tickets: are $150 and directly support the KJO's education programs. https://www.knoxjazz.org/jazz-and-cocktails

SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 AT 1 PM – 8 PM EDT
Join Yee-Haw Knoxville and Knoxville Vintage Market for a day of cold beer, hot chicken and cool finds! Shop 30+ vendors for a selection of vintage, retro, and upcycled clothing.

https://www.facebook.com/events/201886332201724/
745 North Broadway, Knoxville

This family-friendly event occurs at a rustic outdoor festival site located in Harriman, about 30 miles west of Turkey Creek. All are invited to escape to the pirate haven of Port Royal, Jamaica, circa 1674.

The Tennessee Pirate Fest is planned for May 20-21, 27-28-29, 2023, from 11a-6p ET, at 550 Fiske Road. The festival will include eight acres of outdoor family-friendly stage entertainment, interactive costumed street characters, quality vendors, and a variety of games and activities.

For more information, please visit the pirate and medieval website www.TMFAIRE.com and sign up for updates. Like and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TennesseeMedievalFaire/ or contact DarkhorseLLC@comcast.net.

Sat-Sun May 20-21, 1-10 PM
Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park, 963 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916

Southern Skies Music Festival is curated by hometown favorites The Dirty Guv’nahs. The 2nd Annual event will feature St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Grace Potter, The Dirty Guv’nahs, Black Joe Lewis, Jackie Venson, The Stews, Cruz Contreras, Doc Robinson, Cece Coakley, EG Vines, Kelsi Walker & the Nervous Kids, Brian Clay with Lauren Arp, and Ben McLaughlin & the Mystic Marauders.

After a successful first year, the festival is expanding to a two-day event featuring thirteen musical acts across two stages, food trucks, craft beer, cocktails, a Maker Market, and more. General Admission Weekend Passes start at $85, or attendees can go VIP for $225 (with access to premium viewing area, hangout space with private bars and restrooms, festival merchandise, and more).

The Guv’s live experience has been hailed as one of the best in the southeast and according to Music Connection Magazine, “The Dirty Guv’nahs don’t just play music; they capture the human experience through song.” Likewise, Southern Skies captures the spirit of Knoxville and honors the Dogwood Arts mission to promote local and regional musician and artists. Dogwood Arts is working with Born & Raised Productions, the Knoxville-based music production company behind Sunset on Central, the Outpost, and Silent Disco Knox to produce the festival.

For more information, visit www.southernskiesmusicfestival.com, and follow on Facebook, Twitter @southernskiesfest_, and Instagram @southernskiesfest. Kids 12 & under get in FREE to Southern Skies – no ticket required!

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

Scottish Festival and Games
May 20-21, 2023
Townsend Visitor Center, 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN

You don't have to be Scottish to enjoy this unique Festival! The event feature clans, vendors and local and national performers. The property at the visitor center provides a scenic destination for the festival with views of the nearby mountains and is just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. The 30-plus acres at the center includes adjacent parking.

Festival attendees will be treated to vibrant cultural and educational presentations, while Scotch tasting seminars will feature a bit of history and humor, and the Border Collie demonstrations will showcase their herding abilities.
Competitions include the hammer throw or caber toss, a medley of bands including bagpipes and drummers, and clan challenges like the kilted mile run or the battle axe competition.

May 20-21, 2023
Townsend Visitor Center, 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN
Two-day pass: $35; All Day Saturday: $20; Half Day Saturday: $15
Sunday: $15

Learn more about the Scottish Festival and Games at https://smokymountaingames.org/

Our ode to creativity, this exhibition reprises a challenge from a few years ago and asks artists to take items of
our choosing (we will provide the objects) and make an original composition including them!

At Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tu-F 9-5, Sa-M 1-4. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

When: May 8-June 4 (Downtown) | June 6-July 5 (West Knox)

Don’t miss a personal collection of Market Square Farmers’ Market photos featuring vendors, shoppers, happenings, and memories over the past 20 years, taken by local photographers Holly Rainey and Shawn Poynter.
https://www.instagram.com/holly__rainey/
http://www.poynterphotoco.com/

Enjoy a meal at Tomato Head to view and purchase these beautiful, framed prints - perfect for the MSFM super fan.

Tomato Head, 12 Market Square (865-637-4067) and 7240 Kingston Pike, Suite 172 (865-584-1075), in Knoxville. https://thetomatohead.com/