Calendar of Events

3/15 • Wildflower Walk
3/15 • The Big Camera: Anna Atkins Cyanotype Pop-Up Event
3/15 • Spring Fungi ID: Beginner Workshop
3/16 • Paint and Hike Workshop
3/16 • Reset, Renew, Rejuvenate: Yoga Workshop and Sauna Session
3/16 • Monthly Bluegrass Jam with ETNBA
3/18 • World Storytelling Day
3/20 • Monsters Made with Love Workshop

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

35 North’s Annual Farragut Spring Festival
March 15-16, 2025 - 11321 Kingston Pike - Admission: FREE!

Celebrate the arrival of spring at 35 North’s Annual Farragut Spring Festival, a two-day event filled with live music, delicious food, and family-friendly fun!

Festival Highlights: Live Music – Enjoy incredible bands across multiple stages, featuring rock, country, indie, blues, and more. Food & Drinks – Savor tasty bites from local vendors. Arts & Crafts Market – Shop unique, handmade goods. Kids’ Zone – Games, face painting, and fun activities. Lawn Games & Outdoor Activities – Perfect for all ages. Beer Garden – Relax with a cold brew in a lively atmosphere.

Whether you’re a music lover, foodie, or just looking for a great weekend with friends and family, this festival has something for everyone!

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable weekend of music, fun, and community!

https://visitfarragut.org/event/farragut-spring-festival/

Step back in time at the Historic Sam Houston Schoolhouse in Maryville, TN during Living History Weekend, happening March 15-16, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day.

Experience history firsthand with reenactors, vendors, and a variety of activities that bring the past to life. Enjoy delicious offerings from a food truck, explore unique goods from local vendors, and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic site. Admission:
• $10 for ages 13 and up
• $5 for ages 6-12
• Free for children 5 and under

Mark your calendar and join us for this engaging two-day event celebrating the history of Sam Houston and early Tennessee life! https://www.samhoustonhistoricschoolhouse.org/calendar

March 15-16 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Whimsy Emporium Art & Vintage, 2608 Sutherland Ave
Free Admission! Enter a magical secret garden where fairies are real, Spring is in full bloom, and whimsy awaits! This enchanting pop-up market brings together talented Appalachian makers celebrating cottagecore and fairycore fantasy with:
• Whimsical pottery & handmade treasures
• Fairy-inspired fashion, tea, bath & body essentials
• Fresh-baked bread, unique books, & rare plants
• And so much more!
Featured Vendors:
• Delicious fresh-baked bread
• Good Girl Books
• The Plant Trolley …and more surprises!
Come dressed in your best cosplay or fairy-inspired attire and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy, creativity, and small-business magic. Whether you're hunting for unique gifts or indulging in a day of enchantment, this is a Spring celebration you won’t want to miss!
Join us & shop small! https://www.facebook.com/events/614639318091362

Make plans to be part of Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s Parade, Saturday, March 15, 2025. Strolling the streets of downtown Knoxville, our “Party with a Purpose” brings great fun, commerce and lots of green to our city while raising money for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (https://ccetn.org/)
We are a proud nonprofit organization supporting our local community and great city of Knoxville.

For more information visit: https://knoxstpatricksparade.com/

Jubilee Community Arts presents Four Leaf Peat at the Laurel Theater on Saturday, March 15.

Born out of Irish traditional music in pub sessions, Four Leaf Peat brings together musicians from various backgrounds. The band is influenced by Ireland’s traditional pipers, fiddlers and singers; they owe a debt to innovators of the music such as the Bothy Band, Planxty, Dervish, Lunasa, and Danu. Four Leaf Peat is Chad Beauchaine on Fiddle; Gil Draper on guitar, bouzouki and mandolin; Rick Hall on hammer dulcimer, bones and bodhran; and Jason Herrera on vocals, bodhran, flute and whistle. Whether it’s lively jigs and reels, slow airs, or songs, the spirit that gave birth to Irish traditional music can be felt in every set.

Tickets available at TicketLeap (jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com), by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior to show.

$30 at the door, $25 General Audience Advance, $24 JCA members, students & seniors 65+

Join the Society of Sidesaddle Storytellers (SSST) and Mabry-Hazen House on Saturday, March 15, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM for Ride Like a Lady: Side Saddle
Horseback Riding, a living history program on sidesaddle riding. Hear about the history and practice of the riding technique and see a demonstration of sidesaddle riding on the Wanda Moody Lawn atop Mabry’s Hill!

Side saddle riding is a traditional and elegant equestrian practice where the rider sits with both legs on one side of the horse. Riding aside has its origins as far back as antiquity and was primarily used by women whose skirts and dresses were often impractical or opened her to accusations of immodesty for riding astride. But history is rarely simple. Some women perceived sidesaddle as a form of oppression as they were forced to conform to societal norms. While others saw it as a means to express themselves. Despite its historical association with cultural norms of modesty, side saddle riding requires significant skill, balance, and strength. The sidesaddle can be seen today as a reminder that many women have fought diligently to expand
the liberties for women.

Anne Hatfield will share the stories of fascinating women who broke the mold of society, performed incredible acts of courage, and were known for their formidable equestrian skills. Then watch as she and other riders from SSST demonstrate the form astride their horses.

The program will consist of an educational talk and short riding demonstration. The talk will start at 1:30pm and the riding demonstration will begin shortly after 2:00pm. After the demonstration, you will be more than welcome to come up, ask questions, say hello to the horses and maybe feed them a carrot or two! A display will also be set up with historic equestrian equipment and objects, period dresses from different eras, and photos of famous women equestrians.

The historic house museum will be open for self-guided tours.
Start times are subject to change. There is no admission cost to attend, but a suggested donation of $5 is encouraged to support the mission of Mabry-Hazen House.
The program occurs outside so please dress accordingly. In case of the inclement weather, the program will be rescheduled for the following Saturday, March 22.

Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915. Information: 865-522-8661, www.mabryhazen.com

- Celebration of all things winter! March 15, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Join us at Barrelhouse Knoxville for a weekend filled with winter festivities. From live music by The Crossjack to axe throwing with Til Ragnarok, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the Tarot readings, unique vendors, and the vibrant spirit of our Ren Faire guests. Try out 6 new meads you wont be able to get anywhere else! Complete the mead tasting challenge over 2 days for a chance to win prizes!
Barrelhouse Knoxville, 621 Lamar St, Knoxville, TN 37917
https://gypsycircuscider.com/event/ullr-fest-knoxville-tn-barrelhouse/

Spring Artisan Show at The Venue, 7690 Creekwood Park Boulevard, in Lenoir City

Come shop from the members of east Tennessee's oldest craft guild! Pottery, woodworking, fiber arts, photography, jewelry, mixed media, and much much more. Indoor event.

The Venue at Lenoir City is directly accessible off I-75, with plentiful free parking.
www.foothillscraftguild.net

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/

Gallery 1010 is a contemporary art exhibition space located at 100 S. Gay Street in Suite 114 of the Emporium Center of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. As one of three University of Tennessee School of Art galleries, Gallery 1010 is the only fully student-run, non-profit, off-campus exhibition space in the state of Tennessee. The mission of Gallery 1010 is to provide space for the School of Art students of the University of Tennessee to experiment and develop new ideas while gaining educational gallery experience in professional standards and practices.

You can find our full listing of events by visiting our Events Calendar: https://music.utk.edu/events/
Can't attend in-person? Check out our Livestream. https://music.utk.edu/livestream/

Wind Ensemble Concert
Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Building, Cox Auditorium

Chamber Singers & Concert Choir Spring Concert
Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Building, Cox Auditorium

Musicology Distinguished Lecture Series: Professor Timothy D. Taylor
Monday, March 31 at 4:30 p.m.
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, Powell Recital Hall

Men's & Women's Chorales Spring Concert
Tuesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Building, Cox Auditorium

BY PHILIP DAWKINS
LAB THEATRE

A magical fable with music. This exciting new play tells the story of the Fail family and their seemingly difficult challenge to just stay alive around blunt objects, disappearances and the odd case of consumption. Sometimes you just never see death coming. In this upbeat, tuneful, magical fable you can either worry about the ever-impending death or you can live, love, and sing some songs along the way.

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