Calendar of Events

Featured Artists for 2025 is acrylic artist Ryan Blair of Knoxville

Saturday, March 8: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday, March 8: Reception 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, March 9: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Follow the signs to the Lee Athletic Center on the Webb School of Knoxville campus.

ARTXTRAVAGANZA is Webb School’s annual art sale that showcases original artworks by nearly 65 acclaimed artists and offers affordable works for everyone – from fine art, handcrafted jewelry, and pottery to glassworks, sculptures, and metal art. This three-day event is held on the Webb School of Knoxville campus in West Knoxville. Now in its 22nd year, ArtXtravaganza has become one of the premier art shows in the Southeast, and has helped to further the careers of prominent artists. ArtXtravaganza showcases the amazing range and diversity of artistic talent in the region and beyond, and helps establish Knoxville as a community aligned with the arts. Also on exhibit are works by Webb Lower, Middle, and Upper School students.

Proceeds from ArtXtravaganza support Webb School of Knoxville’s visual and performing arts. A hallmark of Webb's arts education is the school's Artist-In-Residence program. This four-to-six-week on-campus teaching and learning experience features nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. It provides Webb students with a view into the real world of art by exposing them to professional artists, their work, and their perspectives, and inspires students to explore their own creative abilities. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from this year's ArtXtravaganza will go to fund a one-year scholarship for a student at Knoxville's Community School of the Arts.

https://www.webbschool.org/artxtravaganza

Knoxville Home & Garden Show at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy,
March 8th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, March 9th, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Looking for the perfect way to spend your weekend? The Knoxville Home & Garden Show is your one-stop destination for inspiration, expert advice, and exclusive deals on all things home and garden. Whether you're planning a renovation, landscaping project, or simple home refresh, you’ll find everything you need right here in Scruffy City—and the best part? Admission and parking are FREE!

Get Inspired – Explore fresh ideas for remodeling, outdoor living, and interior design with guidance from local experts.

Save Money – Take advantage of exclusive show-only discounts from your favorite Knoxville-area businesses.

One-Stop Shopping – Find everything from custom decks and kitchen upgrades to smart home technology and energy-efficient windows—all in one place.

Expert Advice – Chat with East Tennessee’s top professionals and get personalized tips to make your dream home a reality.

Bonus! – Don’t forget to enter for door prizes at the entrance and vendor booths for a chance to win great giveaways to jumpstart your next project.

Join us for a weekend filled with ideas, savings, and local connections at the Knoxville Home & Garden Show. We can’t wait to see you there!

More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/985966263353025

Thermal Label Warehouse/The Shaw Family Pops Series
Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers (“charisma and technique to burn” – The Boston Globe) ignites the Celtic Spirit through music, song, and dance in a concert event celebrating the emotional journey of the Irish immigrant.

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

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Saturday March 8, 2025, 8:00 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006151FE5A8197

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

MICHAEL W. SMITH & CHANDLER MOORE: One night /Two Pianos, Saturday,
March 8, 2025, 8:00 PM at the Tennessee Theatre.

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/michael-w-smith-chandler-moore-knoxville-tennessee-03-08-2025

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

March 8: Powell Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00

https://www.knoxfriends.org/book-sales/

Haley Mae Campbell at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, Saturday, March 8,
at 7:00 PM.

Independent artist Haley Mae Campbell is making waves in country music with over 30 million on-demand streams. Known for blending pop melodies, conversational lyrics, and a Celtic-inspired sound reflecting her Irish roots, her debut album Dear Life captures the complexities of growing up.

More information and tickets at https://www.haleymaecampbell.com/?utm_source=knoxvilleinsider.areanewsevents.com

Prepare for a night where the veil between our world and the faery realm grows thin, as the Appalachian Equality Chorus invites you to join them for an unforgettable evening of whimsy, mischief, and magic at Enchanted Appalachia: A Fae Folk Masquerade. This night of revelry, on Saturday, March 8, from 7-11 PM at the Old City Performing Arts Center, will deliver a mesmerizing experience in support of the Chorus’s mission to promote inclusivity, diversity, and community through the universal language of song.

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the fae world featuring collaborations with Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts Studio, fire dancers, drag entertainers, and live music, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Old City. Guests are encouraged to don their most magical, otherworldly attire to enjoy this festive night of fundraising. Prizes will include the grand prize of a 60-bottle Wall of Wine, along with additional awards for the best costumes and more surprises throughout the evening. Event Highlights:

• Live Performances: Enjoy a range of performances, including high-flying acts of danger, edgy drag performances and live choir songs that celebrate inclusivity in Appalachian.
• Costume Contest: Prizes for the most magical and creative attire in the spirit of fae folklore and Appalachian mystique.
• Wall of Wine: A chance to win other unique items and experiences, all in support of the chorus.
• Food and Drinks: Light bites and beverages available throughout the night, with cash bar options.

Ticket Information: Tickets are available for $30 in advance and $35 at the door. This event is 18+, and ID is required for entry. Tickets can be purchased online at https://appequalitychorus.simpletix.com or at the door on the night of the event. To learn more about the Appalachian Equality Chorus or to make a donation, please visit www.appequalitychorus.org. Proceeds will support the Appalachian Equality Chorus’s ongoing efforts to bring people together through music and foster a more inclusive and empathetic world. Funds raised will go toward the chorus’s operations, performances, and outreach programs throughout the year.

One Knox Season Kickoff, March 8, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
South Central Street, Old City (Between E. Jackson Ave & Willow Ave)

Join One Knoxville SC on March 8 for an exciting event featuring a Historic Club Announcement and the unveiling of the 2025 Away Kit! This celebration will be packed with excitement, including: Player Appearances & Autographs, Live Music, Merch Vendors, Street Soccer & More!

Best of all, 100% of ticket revenue and donations will support the One Knoxville Youth Scholarship Fund and Adaptive Soccer Programs, helping to make soccer in Knoxville accessible to all. Don’t miss this unforgettable community event—come be part of Knoxville’s soccer future!

Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-knox-season-kickoff-tickets

https://www.oneknoxsc.com/

Kite Symphony is a multidisciplinary exhibition by Roberto Carlos Lange and Kristi Sword. The project features a series of drawings called Radio Telescope. Two films, one experimental piece called Star Scores, will be scored live during the Big Ears festival, and a film documenting sculptural interventions during their time in Marfa, Texas. Sound is the throughline between these diverse elements of this long-term project. Lange is a musician (widely known as Helado Negro), Sword is a visual artist, and Kite Symphony is an extension of their collaborative practice where they create work at the intersection of music, performance, and visual art. Lange, as Helado Negro, also joins us for a musical performance.

*A Big Ears 2025 Exhibition (one of four very special exhibitions of visual art on display during the festival weekend (Mar 27-30) and during the month leading up to it. Extended hours TBA

UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: W-F 11-6, Sa 10-3. Information: 865-673-0802, https://downtown.utk.edu

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville opening on Friday, March 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM. A free gathering with the exhibiting artists will also feature live music by Sarrenna, Travis Bigwood and Nicholas Horner.

Kerry Remp is a retired NASA Engineer and professional pianist who enjoys the exploration of various mediums to “build” art. A musician from the age of three, Remp discovered visual art, via paper (modular origami) at age 40. Once he was hooked on creating, other paper art forms such as quilling, sculpture and portraiture began to take shape. At age 60, he began exploring the creation process using thread and eventually yarn. Currently involved in weaving on a rigid heddle loom, the love of creating continues to inspire him. He has been an active participant in Arts & Culture Alliance activities since retiring to Tennessee in 2017. In addition to individual commissions and sales, he has participated in displays/shows at the Emporium, Broadway Gallery and City/County Offices. Since becoming a grandfather to Malakai (a boy born with Downs Syndrome), all proceeds from his artwork are donated to GiGi's Playhouse, a non-profit organization that provides free programming and support to families affected by Downs Syndrome through 60+ locations across the United States.

The exhibitions will be on display March 7-30, 2025 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The Emporium is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. During the month of March, additional hours include: Tue Mar 11, 6-9 PM; Fri Mar 14, 9 AM – 7 PM; Fri Mar 28, 9 AM – 7 PM; Sat Mar 29, 9 AM – 5 PM; and Sun Mar 30, 9 AM – 5 PM. Most of the works on exhibition will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop at knoxalliance.store. For more information, please see knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present five new exhibitions at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville opening on Friday, March 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM. A free gathering with the exhibiting artists will also feature live music by Sarrenna, Travis Bigwood and Nicholas Horner.

Hannah Doss, influenced by a strong artistic heritage on her mother’s side, pursued her BFA at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. There she explored diverse mediums such as bookbinding, sculpture, printmaking, painting and pouring bronze sculpture in London. She later earned her MBA and now channels her expertise into teaching through her business, Mountain Mama’s Art & Adventure, where she offers classes in painting, jewelry making, and crafting.

Doss’s latest body of work reflects a renewed journey of learning and discovery, inspired by a fascination with resin techniques she encountered in a recent class. Hannah’s art predominantly explores wildlife, nature, and portraiture, inviting viewers to pause and savor the intricate beauty of life’s small details. Works are created upon ceramic tile, with the vibrancy in color coming from hand painted alcohol inks and sumi ink on vintage tracing paper. Metallic leaf is then added, as well as glitter, and then it is coated in resin.

mountainmamasartandadventure.com

The exhibitions will be on display March 7-30, 2025 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The Emporium is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. During the month of March, additional hours include: Tue Mar 11, 6-9 PM; Fri Mar 14, 9 AM – 7 PM; Fri Mar 28, 9 AM – 7 PM; Sat Mar 29, 9 AM – 5 PM; and Sun Mar 30, 9 AM – 5 PM. Most of the works on exhibition will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting in person or the online shop at knoxalliance.store. For more information, please see knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543.