Calendar of Events

Thursday, April 10 at 7pm
Friday, April 11 at 7pm
Saturday, April 12 at 7pm
Sunday, April 13 at 2pm

One of the most important American theatrical experiences of the 20th century, this is the Pulitzer prize winning first part of Tony Kushner’s gay fantasia on national dilemmas. Angels in America follows the intersecting stories of eight people set in the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic of the 1980’s in New York City. Confronting politics, spirituality, and sexuality with sharp humor and a sage observational eye, this great American epic shows us how community and connection can be forged in even the darkest of times. This production contains strong language, explicit content, viewer discretion for children under the age of 13 is advised.

Tickets: General Admission $15.00 plus fees and tax
Seniors and Students $10.00 plus fees and tax
Maryville College Students, Faculty and Staff are free but must obtain at ticket at the CCA Box Office

https://claytonartscenter.com/event/angels-in-america/

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Reception Thu 5-7 PM, Sat 10 AM – 1 PM, or by appointment. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/

The showing is a painting installation by Maxwell Edmonds.

He built many shaped canvases which will suspend from the ceiling for the audience to take in the double sided oil paintings.

This show centers fictional subjects based in the unsettling nature of America’s highways and the feelings the artist has experienced as a driver and passenger. Maxwell Edmonds is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Two Dimensional Arts with a Painting and Drawing concentration. He aims to unsettle and delight with all of his work.

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.

Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet presented by the World Ballet Company April 10, 2025, 7:00 PM at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.

Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamour and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and lavish, groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s. The World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby” is a must-see feast for the eyes. Get your tickets today and be among the first to experience this lavish new production!

About the Company: Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, the World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries. To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of more than 450,000, many of whom are first-time attendees to a ballet.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00613BAF3EA0EE

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: www.knoxvillecoliseum.com

Nothing More comes to The Mill & Mine, Thursday, April 10, 2025 at
7:00 PM (Doors 6:00 PM)

Alternative rock band Nothing More with Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums) was formed in San Antonio, TX and currently is based in Nashville, TN.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/nothing-more-tour-2025-the-mill-mine-ticket

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: 865-343-6000 or https://themillandmine.com

The Knoxville Writers Guild is proud to present a captivating evening of poetry and spoken word in celebration of National Poetry Month. The event will take place on April 10, 2025, at 7 PM at Addison's Bookstore and will feature the dynamic talents of youth poets and spoken word artists from across Knoxville. Admission is free, though donations are encouraged to support the Guild's mission to empower writers of all ages.

The evening will be hosted by acclaimed actor, poet, and educator Drew Drake. Currently serving as Artist in Residence at The University of Tennessee, Drew brings a wealth of experience and passion to the stage. His powerful performances have graced major venues such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Bonnaroo Music Festival. In addition to his artistic achievements, Drew is a dedicated advocate for youth engagement, having led impactful programs such as the NYC Youth Poet Laureate Program and facilitated writing workshops for marginalized communities.

"We are thrilled to welcome Drew Drake to the Board of Directors for Knoxville Writers Guild and host for this special event," said Rhea Carmon, President of the Knoxville Writers Guild. "His commitment to using art as a tool for connection and empowerment aligns perfectly with our mission to uplift voices and foster creativity."

This event promises to be a vibrant evening filled with inspiring performances and heartfelt stories, showcasing the remarkable talent of Knoxville's youth and spoken word artists.
Admission: Free (Donations Encouraged)
For more information about the event or the Knoxville Writers Guild, please visit http://knoxvillewritersguild.org or contact info@knoxvillewritersguild.org.

Mark your calendar for a springtime stroll along the Dogwood Walking Trail. Learn more about the property’s dogwood collection and history and stay for a one-of-a-kind discussion about dogwoods with Brian Campbell, the Garden’s former Director of Horticulture.

5-6pm Dogwood Walking Trail will be open with docents providing information about the Garden’s dogwood collection and other featured plants along the paths.

6-7pm Brian Campbell Lecture in the Dogwood Center

Registration to come.
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from sunrise to sunset. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

Please join us for a lecture from Spring 2025 Artist in Residence Jeanette Mundt on Thursday, April 10 at 5:30pm in room 109 of the Art + Architecture Building, 1715 Volunteer Boulevard!

If you are unable to attend in person, the talk will stream on Zoom.
https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/mTVzqOYQS92mMMc4CMpZ6g#/registration

Phone: 865-974-3407
Email: art@utk.edu

In partial fulfillment of their graduation requirements, students pursuing the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree are required to mount a solo exhibition of work. Due to the number of graduate students enrolled in the UT School of Art, these exhibitions generally take the form of small groups of students presenting concurrent solo exhibitions in the gallery space.

Reception: April 11, 5-7pm

Kaitlyn Anderson - Tethered
In Tethered, Kaitlyn Anderson considers the inherent tension of gendered issues within the religious spaces of southern Appalachia. Through animal forms, the installation draws attention to the duality of resilience and shame; highlighting how this disproportionately impacts marginalized groups.

Kyle Cottier - Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost
In Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost, Kyle Cottier’s sculptures form an intricate lattice of interwoven wood and collaged photographs, exploring systems of mending, containment, and loss. Their fluid, permeable structures dwell in the tension between ruin and repair, where repetitive gestures oscillate between care and control, shaping both material and environment.

Hannah Langer - Dispersal: The Choice of Rediscovery
On December 8th, 1998, I was abandoned in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau of Changfeng County, Anhui Province, China; eleven months later, I was adopted by a Caucasian couple from Beverly, Massachusetts. As a transracial adoptee, I have felt that a portion of myself was left in China, resulting in a lifelong struggle to understand a sense of home, culture, and race. Through the exhibition Dispersal: The Choice of Rediscovery, I explore the loss of relating to my own origin.

Ruchi Singh - Multiplied by Infinity
A space transforming the ordinary into extraordinary - Ruchi Singh's time-based installations are inspired by everyday life, childlike wonder, Indian philosophy and its relation to science. These artworks represent the story of discovering the bigger truths of life, while making the intangible tangible.

https://ewing-gallery.utk.edu/upcoming-exhibitions/

MAIN GALLERY
A solo show, Injury: Thirteen Studies, featuring recent work by artist Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi (Johannesburg, South Africa)

PROJECT SPACE
From Dark To Blue by Meg White (Milwaukee, WI)

Tri-Star Arts at Candoro Marble Building, 4450 Candora Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-5. Information: https://tristararts.org/visit

UT Big Band Concert
Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, Powell Recital Hall

Woodwind Chamber Music Spring Showcase
Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, Powell Recital Hall

Chamber Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, Powell Recital Hall

String Chamber Ensembles
Wednesday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, Powell Recital Hall

UT Bands Concert
Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Building, Cox Auditorium

UT Opera: Dialogues of Carmelites
Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27
Bijou Theatre

UT Small Jazz Ensembles Concert
Monday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, Powell Recital Hall

UT Appalachian Strings
Friday, May 2 at 8:00 p.m.
Laurel Theatre

Rhythm & Blues Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, Powell Recital Hall

UT College of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. In-person events that take place in the Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall or the James R. Cox Auditorium also have livestream options: https://music.utk.edu/news-events/#calendar. Venues: Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall in the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center located at 1741 Volunteer Boulevard; James R. Cox Auditorium and Performance Hall 32, both in the Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive. Information: 865-974-8935, https://music.utk.edu/events/

Friday, April 4 from 6-8 Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for Emily McTyre

Emily McTyre is a photographer, filmmaker, and mixed media artist from East Tennessee. Her photography is often inspired by travel, evoking a sense of place for the viewer.

More about this collection: Emily enjoys working with black and white film as it emphasizes light and shadow, texture and pattern. Photos in this collection were taken around the world: England, Germany, Georgia, and Tennessee. Whether it be our own backyard or many miles away, we can capture moments and symbols of familiarity that tie us together.

Please join us for some amazing art and of course great coffee!

Awaken Coffee, 125 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Open daily. Information: 865-951-0427, www.instagram.com/awaken_coffee or www.facebook.com/awakencoffeeoldcity/

First Friday Reception: April 4th, 5:30 - 9 pm
April Featured Artists

Carol Quinn, Mixed Media
Carol has painted and exhibted since the late 1980’s, mostly in the Southeast. She has also been in exhibitions in
NYC through World Fine Art Gallery, Ariel Gallery, and Abney Gallery. Carol is inspired by nature and the local beauty of her local area, as well as the psychological processes that create this inspiration. She has been a member of Art Market Gallery since 2018. In the last few years Carol has participated in many solo and group shows in the Knoxville area. Carol was educated at the University of Tennessee (BS, MS, and PhD.) in Human Ecology. She began painting in the early 80’s as a watercolorist painting mostly nature, and rapidly moved into various mixed media, larger creations, and more abstraction in design. Her work consists of self-exploration and experimentation with different mediums, and the passion of exploring color and textures.

Patrick Deason, Sculpture
Patrick's art in metal grew out of other interests. His skills are self-taught and many of the tools he uses to shape metal were made by him. Patrick spent a large part of his career on the coastal waters of Georgia and Florida, hence the many marine related pieces. His whimsical works are intended to bring smiles and curiosity. Patrick's studio is in a house in the woods he shares with his wife, two dogs, and a very talkative parrot.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-6, Su 1-6. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net, www.Facebook.com/ArtMarketGallery