Calendar of Events

The Museum of Infinite Outcomes presents Symbiogenesis: A New Nature in the Anthropocene at Ijams in March!

Sponsored by Arrowmont and part of the AVIFAUNA 2025, this exhibition features the indoor and outdoor works of regional artists that engage the living landscape. A reception is March 9 from 2-5 pm.
https://museumofinfiniteoutcomes.com/avifauna

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

The season reaches its climax on Sunday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m. with THE GOLDEN AGE OF STRAUSS, a thrilling homage to four composers who share a legendary name. Richard will be represented by selections from Ariadne auf Naxos and Der Rosenkavalier including its stunning “Presentation of the Rose” and ethereal Final Scene. Oscar’s contribution will be the romantic “My Hero” from The Chocolate Soldier. A tribute to “The Waltz King” Johann Jr. includes his “Voices of Spring” and highlights from Die Fledermaus. Closing the popular program will be Johann Sr.’s Radetsky March. To honor the tradition when this work is performed at the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day concerts, the audience will be invited to clap along with the music! In their ACE and Knoxville debuts will be soprano Ashley Fabian (“immense warmth and scintillating spin”/Parterre Box) and mezzosoprano Anna Kelly (“divine”/Palm Beach Post). They will be joined by soprano Maria Brea (“gloriously luxurious voice”/OnStage Pittsburgh), who previously performed in ACE’s Mozart Operatic Feast and Fiesta Española.

Free reservations are required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-amadeus-concert-ensemble-tickets-1221143145019

Part of the 2024-2025 Season of free concerts / Cathedral Concert Series
At the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (711 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville)
Info: 865-643-6600 or bnsalesky@gmail.com

Gary Clark Jr. at the Tennessee Theatre, Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/gary-clark-jr-knoxville-tennessee-03-09-2025

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

Second Sunday Art Activity, 1-4 PM. Drop-in for hands-on art activity taught by a certified art teacher on the second Sunday of every month.

Second Sunday Docent Tour, 2-3 PM. Join us for a Docent Guided Tour. KMA visitors can follow a trained docent educator through the galleries to learn more about the KMA collection and temporary exhibitions. Tours are 60 minutes; visitors can meet at the front desk at 1:55 pm to join the tour.

Free and open to the public!

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.

Sunday, March 9 | 2:00 | East Tennessee History Center| Free

Join us for this stirring testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of music as Dr. James Grymes discusses his book, Violins of Hope: Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind's Darkest Hour. In it, he recounts the extraordinary journeys of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust—and of the Israeli violinmaker devoted to restoring these cherished instruments. Once silenced, these violins will once again sing, carrying with them the voices of those who played them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtJsw67Re3Y

Dr. James A. Grymes, an internationally respected musicologist and critically acclaimed author, was awarded the National Jewish Book Award for Violins of Hope.

This event is part of a larger, community-wide program that includes an exhibition, school visits, and concerts by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Many thanks to Wanda and John Sobieski for their generous support of this author talk.
https://violinsofhopeknox.com/

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$15 per ticket
The Kraken's Cup
4815 N Broadway , STE 107
Knoxville, TN 37918

Enjoy an afternoon dedicated to stress relief, mindfulness, and the simple joy of a perfectly brewed cup of tea and delicious butter cookies. Our guest host, Lauren McCrossin, owner of Drip into Wellness (https://www.dripintowellness.com/ ) will lead us through some ways to bring peace and tranquility to our chaos-filled days. Tickets include workshop with included worksheet(s), an assortment of tea, and our famous butter cookies. (full menu available for purchase separately).

What You’ll Experience:
• Tea meditation for mindfulness
• Deep breathing exercises to calm the nervous system
• Journaling prompts to clear mental clutter
• Gentle movement for relaxation
• Aromatherapy pairings to enhance your tea experience

https://www.exploretock.com/the-krakens-cup-knoxville/event/535336/steeped-in-sereni-tea-with-drip-into-wellness

Roane Choral Society will present "Songs of Ireland"

Get ready for St. Patrick's Day with a program of music from the Emerald Isle. Special features include a piano solo by Slade Trammell, the Roane Co. section of the Children's Choir, and Tennessee's premier traditional Irish band, Four Leaf Peat!

Sunday, March 9 at 3:00 pm at the Princess Theatre, 421 N. Roane Street, downtown Harriman
$15 suggested donation
http://www.roanechoralsociety.org
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bfy7isfqa/

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

First Friday, 5-8 PM on March 7
Seven Decades in Bloom reflects on the 70-year journey of Dogwood Arts, with an immersive retrospective honoring our rich history, evolution, and impact on the region.

123 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
Regular Gallery Hours: M-F | 10AM-5PM

KITE SYMPHONY: a multidisciplinary exhibition by Roberto Carlos Lange + Kristi Sword
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BIG EARS FESTIVAL | FIRST FRIDAYS: MARCH 7 + APRIL 4 | 5-9PM

EXTENDED BIG EARS HOURS: MARCH 27, 28, 29 | 12-9PM and MARCH 30 | 12-6PM and SPECIAL PERFORMANCES | STAR SCORES
Each day of the festival, a unique ensemble – featuring Lange, Rob Frye, and a cast of special friends and guests – will perform four experimental compositions alongside and impressionistic film exploring the forces shaping the West Texas landscape and Appalachian skies.
Thursday | March 27, 7:30PM | Performers: Rob Frye, Roberto Carlos Lange, and Darian Donovan Thomas
Friday | March 28, 1PM | Performers: Roberto Carlos Lange
Saturday | March 29, 1PM | Performers: Rob Frye and Roberto Carlos Lange
Sunday | March 30, 1PM | Performers: Rob Frye, Roberto Carlos Lange, Darian Donovan Thomas, and Kalia Vandever

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. Parts of the film were originally commissioned by Ballroom Marfa and organized by Sarah Melendez.

“Lange, better known as Helado Negro, teams with the visual artist Kristi Sword for a sprawling and inspired project paying tribute to the Marfa, Texas sky.” – Pitchfork

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.
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 10-1. Additional hours: Tue Mar 11, 6-9 PM (jazz performance); Fri Mar 14, 9 AM – 7 PM (Gallery 1010 opening); BIG EARS WEEKEND: Wed-Thu Mar 26-27, 9 AM – 9 PM; Fri-Sat Mar 28-29, 10 AM – 9 PM; Sun Mar 30, 10 AM – 8 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.