Calendar of Events

Marble Springs State Historic Site is excited to host "The Kitchen Garden: An 18th Century Homesteader’s Source for Food, Flavorings, and Home Remedies." This event, part of the ongoing "Beyond Petticoats: Courage and Conviction in 18th-Century Women" series, will take place on Saturday, May 11th, starting at 12:00 PM.

Deborah Bates, who has spearheaded the development of the Kitchen Garden at Marble Springs, will guide attendees through the historical significance and practical aspects of traditional 18th-century gardens. The event aims to provide an educational perspective on the methods used by homesteaders to nourish their families and address common ailments.

Following the presentation, the attendees will have the opportunity to join Deborah for a guided tour of the recently redone Kitchen Garden, which serves as a living example of her talk. The tour will conclude with a Q&A session, where attendees can discuss and ask questions about historical gardening and herbalism practices.

The event is open to the public with no admission fee. To ensure a comprehensive experience for everyone, participants are requested to RSVP in advance at
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/8afa844d-f97c-466d-a04c-1a82a3e2689e.

Marble Springs State Historic Site: 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-712-9076, www.marblesprings.net

12pm to 3pm

Kairos Power and representatives from across the nuclear industry within Tennessee will present challenges and demonstrations showcasing the safety, environmentally positive developments in nuclear energy. Hands-on, family friendly and interactive sciences for all! With nearly 200 nuclear related businesses between Oak Ridge and Knoxville there are still a lot of mysteries about the nuclear energy, research and development community within our shared communities. This is your day to speak with experts and ask them questions. Focused on educating families and our community this day offers a collection of hands on activities for kids of all ages and professionals in the nuclear workforce to speak with anyone with an inquisitive mind.

Special guest presenters:

Kairos Power - Ed Blandford: CTO and co-founder.
Ultra Safe Nuclear - Kurt A. Terrani: Former National Technical Director at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and current USNC Core Director.

Tickets: https://form.jotform.com/240885062822054

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

This event will take place on May 11th at 2pm at our bookstore.
This is a free event.

Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com

https://www.unionavebooks.com/event/meet-greet-matthew-p-rosenberg

Join us on May 11th for an exhibition reception with featured artist Kalil White. Kalil is a self-taught artist who describes herself as an artist with no limits. Her artwork is a love letter to black women and centers the perspective of black women and girls navigating life in America in the 90's to late 2000s.

May 11, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA

https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/ode-to-black-women-by-kalil-white-exhibition-reception

KIDSTUFF LIVE!
https://wdvx.com/event/kidstuff-live-5-11-miss-lynn/

Be a part of our live audience at 10am at Visit Knoxville. It's fun for the whole family!

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

Oak Ridge Playhouse closes out its eighty-first season of shows in technicolor with an exciting revamp of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved masterpiece, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.

From dreams to destiny, this is the extraordinary story of Joseph. Witness his meteoric rise from favored son to betrayed brother, from prisoner to right-hand man. Blessed with prophetic dreams and one very colorful garment, experience Joseph’s dazzling journey like you’ve never seen before.

With funky choreography, mesmerizing disco sounds, and hypnotic tales told through nightclub glitterati, this new spin celebrates the 1970’s in all its groovy glory. The infectious melodies of iconic hits like ‘Any Dream Will Do’, ‘Close Every Door’, and ‘Go, Go, Go Joseph’ thump into the late-night hours.

JOSEPH… has seen several different Broadway & West End revivals, national tours, even a film, but in this version by visionary director Reggie Law, the story peaks in the late seventies at the height of Studio 54. Bringing a new twist to a classic tale, this is a theatrical experience that invites audiences to let loose, have fun, and dance the night away.

Leading the live orchestra is musical director Braxton Chase Kiser. Purchase online at www.orplayhouse.com, or by calling the Box Office at (865) 482-4877, Tuesday – Friday, noon – 5:00 p.m.

Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information and tickets: 865-482-9999, https://www.orplayhouse.com/

May 10-12, 9am - 4:30pm
Townsend Visitor Center
7906 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend

Townsend Artisan Guild Gallery and Studios
7719 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend

www.townsendartisanguild.org and on Facebook

Members of the Townsend Artisan Guild are sharing more of their work! Original art—clay sculptures, fiber art and wearables, fused glass, painting, photography, pottery, and more. The Gallery and Studios will also be open displaying the creative work of twenty artists. Artists will be demonstrating their techniques and explain their inspirations. Stop by and enjoy the art and visit with us!

5/10 • Ijams Field Day: Reptiles and Amphibians
5/11 • Early Morning Birding: Spring Migration
5/11 • Early Morning Paddle
5/11 • Pond Exploration
5/12 • Self-Care Sunday Yoga
5/12 • Jazz at Ijams

And more!

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Maifest is our official spring festival at SB! Started in 2022, we keep a great line up of events for the three-day festival. Expect a farmer's market, spring festival, and mini-Oktoberfest all in one!
This Event is Rain-or-Shine!

https://www.schulzbraubrewing.com/maifest/

Most books $2 or less! Proceeds benefit Knox County Public Library

Bearden Branch: May 10-11, 10:00-5:00

https://www.knoxfriends.org/

A ceramic and printmaking graduate students group exhibition

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Reception Fri 5-7 PM, Sat 10 AM – 1 PM, or by appointment. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/

Spring is here and so is Shakespeare On the Hill – our spring collaboration with the Mabry-Hazen House. This year’s play will be our longtime favorite Much Ado About Nothing playing in the glorious springtime from May 9 – 19, outdoors at the Mabry-Hazen House. We had such a gloriously good time with our first two Mabry-Hazen collaborations, Kings and Crowns in 2022 and Richard II in 2023 and we are so looking forward to presenting our favorite comedy.

This most perfect romantic comedy centers on Shakespeare's wittiest lovers, Beatrice and Benedick: two people determined to avoid the foolishness of love at all costs. Verbal sparks between these two light the fire for some of Shakespeare's best writing. Along the way, we meet young lovers, chaos-causing villains, and Shakespeare's answer to the Three Stooges: Dogberry and The Watch. Of course, like all good comedies, everyone ends up with their Happily Ever After -- more or less. "But for which of my good parts did you first suffer love for me?"

Our 2024 Knoxville Shakespeare on the Hill production will be produced at the gazebo on the grounds near the Julia Meek Guest House. We will have some chairs available, but you are encouraged to bring your own outdoor chair.

Thursday, May 9 7:30 pm
Friday, May 10 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 11 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 12 2:30 pm

Thursday, May 16 7:30 pm
Friday, May 17 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 18 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 19 2:30 pm

Doors open thirty minutes before the show, with the show beginning promptly at 7:30.
Individual Tickets: $15.00

Group Rate of 4 Tickets: $50.00

Neighborhood Resident Ticket: $10 with proof of 37915 or 37916 zip code, to be purchased at the Mabry-Hazen House Office or at the door of the event.

All Children Under 6 Are Free

We will honor Penny for the Arts, covering children up to age 15. For more information, visit www.KnoxAlliance.com/penny-4-arts/

https://www.simpletix.com/e/shakespeare-on-the-hill-much-ado-about-not-tickets-167045