Calendar of Events

Friday, November 22, 2024

UT Opera Theatre Presents: Cimarosa’s Il matrimonio segreto (The Secret Marriage)

  • November 22, 2024 — November 24, 2024

Category: Music and Theatre

Join us as UT Opera Theatre presents Cimarosa’s Il matrimonio segreto (The Secret Marriage), sung in Italian. Performances will be held at the Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville.

Jealousy, lust, greed, and secrets fuel the hilarious plot of Domenico Cimarosa and Giovanni Bertati’s sparkling farce, Il Matrimonio Segreto (The Secret Marriage). Geronimo seeks an arranged marriage between his eldest daughter, Elisetta and the wealthy Count Robinson. When the Count arrives to accept the dowry, he is instead infatuated with Geronimo’s youngest daughter, Carolina, and proposes to accept half the dowry amount if Geronimo agrees to offer Carolina’s hand in marriage instead of the supposed promised bride, her elder sister, Elisetta. Unaware that Carolina is already secretly married to one of his employees, Paolino, Geronimo is tempted to accept the Count’s renegotiated offer. Paolino and Carolina were hopeful to finally reveal their big secret once Elisetta would marry the Count. Unaware that Carolina and Elisetta’s Aunt, Fidalma is herself in lust with Paolino, he attempts to enlist Fidalma’s help. Mistaking his entreaties for amorous advances, Fidalma and Elisetta plot to have Carolina sent away to a convent so that Fidalma may marry Paolino and Elisetta may marry the Count. Paolino and Carolina plan to flee under the cover of darkness, but their escape is foiled and many secrets revealed!

Friday, November 22, 2024 7:30pm
Saturday, November 23, 2024 2:30pm
Saturday, November 23, 2024 7:30pm
Sunday, November 24, 2024 2:30pm

Bijou Theatre, 803 S Gay Street. Tickets: https://knoxbijou.org/events/
https://music.utk.edu/events/

Clayton Center for the Arts: Direct from Sweden – The Music of ABBA

Category: Dance, movement and Music

November 22 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
The music of ABBA” are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of Abba’s live traits such as great solos, musical numbers and a complete live band with back-up singers, ensures an extra dimension unheard of in most similar productions.

Dance, sing along and enjoy the hits such as Dancing Queen, Chiquitita, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, The Winner Takes it All, Fernando, SOS, Take a Chance, Money Money Money, Knowing Me Knowing You, Super Trouper, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Voulez-Vous and many more.

502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804
865.981.8590 or info@claytonartscenter.com
https://claytonartscenter.com/2024-2025-season/

Jubilee Community Arts: University of Tennessee Appalachian Strings

Category: Music

Jubilee Community Arts presents University of Tennessee Appalachian Strings at the Laurel Theater on Friday, November 22 at 8:00 pm

Establish in 2022 by UT College of Music Lecturer Sean McCollough, this UT student Appalachian ensemble now has enough members to form three bands. Mainly playing bluegrass, other genres may emerge during their performance.

This event is free.

Jubilee Community Arts at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. Tickets: https://jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com. Information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org

The Bottom: Tiny Bookshop Concert with Hazi

Category: Free event, Meetup and Music

Nov 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA

About Hazi:
"Growing up in the small town of Kodak, Tennessee, I lived more life than any kid should. I faced numerous challenges, but these experiences only fueled my passion for music. From a young age, I found comfort and inspiration in melodies and lyrics, using music and my faith in Christ as a way to navigate through tough times. My music style itself is a product of my upbringing. Southern sound meets soulful melodies. I call it Southern Soul. Today, I wish to continue to inspire others with my music, sharing a message of hope and determination. My story is not just about the pursuit of a dream, but about the strength to rise above adversity."

Our concert series is back! Grab a friend on Friday 11/22 & join us for an evening of music, tea and conversation. Tiny Bookshop Concerts are a series of live performances showcasing local talent in an intimately empowering environment!

https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/tiny-bookshop-concert-an-evening-with-hazi

Tavern Notes: Live Music with Blue Ridge Gathering

  • November 22, 2024

Category: Free event, Meetup and Music

4:00-6:00 PM

Join us for Tavern Notes: Weekly live music outside of the Tavern at Maker Exchange

Makers Exchange, 710 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville
https://www.makerexchangeknox.com

Clarence Brown Theatre: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Category: Kids, family, Music and Theatre

ADAPTED BY EDWARD MORGAN AND JOSEPH HANREDDY; MUSIC BY JOHN TANNER

Knoxville’s Most Beloved Family Tradition! For more than three decades, Knoxvillians have returned year-after-year to experience this timeless story of hope and redemption. This season, make 'A Christmas Carol' part of your holiday tradition. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll create a wonderful memory… and you will leave the theater with a warm heart and renewed spirit!

Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information/tickets: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com

WDVX: Blue Plate Special & The Big Plate

Category: Free event, Kids, family and Music

The WDVX Blue Plate Special is a live performance radio show held at noon at Visit Knoxville (301 S. Gay Street) every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with your host Red Hickey… and on Saturday with host Sean McCollough. On Fridays WDVX takes the Blue Plate Special to Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria (200 E Jackson Ave) for “The Big Plate”. Make yourself at home as part of the WDVX family at this this daily free concert series. From blues to bluegrass, country to Celtic, folk to funk, rockabilly to hillbilly, local to international, it’s all part of the live music experience on The WDVX Blue Plate Special.

All seats are free, and visitors may come and go as they please.

Info: 865-544-1029, http://www.wdvx.com