Calendar of Events

Robert Jon and the Wreck, Thursday, February 06, 2025, 8:00 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Southern California's own Robert Jon & The Wreck have taken Southern Rock to new heights, forging a signature sound that is distinctly their own. With powerful, songs, electrifying guitar solos, and lush vocal harmonies, the band has mesmerized audiences worldwide, selling out venues and sharing the stage with legends like Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Blackberry Smoke, The Mavericks, Little Feat, and Rival Sons. Their growing success led to a deal with Bonamassa's Journeyman Records, opening doors to exciting new opportunities in both recording and touring. Robert Jon & The Wreck's 8th studio album, Red Moon Rising, is out now, marking a new and promising chapter in their musical journey.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00613998342043

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. | TICKETS
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Knoxville Museum of Art

Take a trip to Vienna with Concertmaster William Shaub as he presents two lighthearted works by two notable Viennese composers – Schubert and Mozart. Grieg’s spritely Holberg Suite closes out the program.

FRANZ SCHUBERT: Rondo for Violin and String Quartet
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Divertimento in D major, K. 136
EDVARD GRIEG: Holberg Suite

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

States of Becoming examines the dynamic forces of relocation, resettling, and assimilation that shape the artistic practices of a group of contemporary artists of African descent working in the United States. The exhibition is inspired by curator Fitsum Shebeshe’s 2016 move from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Baltimore, and subsequent firsthand experience with cultural assimilation. Organized by Independent Curators International.

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Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org. Admission and parking are free.

Members of the press and public are invited to attend “The Art of War,” an art exhibit curated by nonprofit RESTORE UKRAINE in one of Knoxville’s leading museums. “The Art of War: Expressing the true cost of war in Ukraine” opens on December 20th in the Knoxville Museum of Art’s (KMA) Kramer Gallery and will be open to the public until February 20th of next year.

“This exhibit is meant to illuminate the consequences of Russia’s war in Ukraine,” Executive Director Yaro Hnatusko said. “Each piece was created by those who have faced conflict: Ukrainian children, parents, refugees, volunteers, and soldiers.”

“The Art of War” offers an authentic and unfiltered look at the harsh realities of today’s conflict through the lens of those who have experienced it. This exhibition aims not only to foster empathy but to deepen the world’s connection with those who continue to endure the unseen and unthinkable. Visitors will also witness the artwork of local East Tennesseans who saw their own stories within the footprint of violence in Ukraine. Both American and Ukrainian artists joined the benefit exhibition to share a common goal: defeat indifference and raise the quality of life of Ukrainians. Throughout the exhibition, multiple pieces will be offered for sale with the exception of priceless pieces like children’s finger paintings and a Ukrainian flag signed by those living in frontline communities. “This event is a unique opportunity to gather as a community and be an asset to each other,” Yaro highlighted. www.restore-ukraine.org

The museum is located in downtown Knoxville at 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive and is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.knoxart.org