Calendar of Events
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Knoxville Classical Guitar: Gaëlle Solal
Category: Music
Gaëlle Solal, born into a music-loving family, discovered classical guitar at five and began formal studies at the Marseille Conservatoire a year later. By sixteen, she was attending the Paris Conservatoire, fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a dancer and musician. She graduated three years later with honors and pursued further studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne while competing internationally. In 1998, she became the first female French musician to win the City of Alessandria Competition, among twelve other national and international prizes.
Where: The Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, Knoxville, TN
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Knoxville Chamber Orchestra in Performance
Category: Music
Knoxville Chamber Orchestra in performance on April 26, 7:00 PM.
Beethoven Trio Op. 9, no. 3
I. Allegro con spirito
II. Adagio con espressione
III. Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivace
IV. Finale. Presto
Gabriel Pierné Trois Pièces en trio
I. Prélude
II. Cantilène
III. Scherzando de concert
Piotr Szewczyk, Furioso
Evie Chen, violin, Hillary Herndon, viola, Wesley Baldwin, cello.
Performances at Westminster Presbyterian, 6500 Northshore Drive.
Suggested donation $25 at the door / students free.
https://www.knoxvillechambermusicsociety.com/
Tennessee Theatre: Chris Isaak Live on Tour
Category: Music
Saturday, April 26 • 8pm
Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com
Dogwood Arts: Dogwood Arts Festival
Category: Culinary arts, food, Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event, Kids, family and Meetup
World's Fair Park, 963 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916
Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held on the beautifully redesigned Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park and features over 100 fine art vendors, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more.
Friday & Saturday: 10AM - 7PM
Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com
UT Opera Theatre: Dialogues of the Carmelites
Category: Music
UT Opera Theatre Presents DIALOGUES OF THE CARMELITES BY FRANCIS POULENC
April 25 - 27 at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street.
Tickets at: https://knoxbijou.org/?s=UT+Opera
Art Guild of Tellico Village: Art Show
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts and Free event
Info: agtv.president@gmail.com
The 2025 Art Show of the Art Guild of Tellico Village will take place on April 25, 26 and 27. Presented at the Community Church at Tellico Village in Loudon TN, this acclaimed display showcases more than 250 pieces of art, highlighting the exceptional and varied creativity of Art Guild members.
"Art enthusiasts from all over East Tennessee fiock to this professional-level exhibition, and it is a favorite community event in Tellico Village," says show chairperson and guild president Donna Hart. "The Art Guild is proud of this opportunity to publicly show the abundant talents from its 200+ members."
For over 20 years, this Art Show has showcased a wide variety of subjects, styles and media, in both 2-and 3- dimensional artworks. Watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, inks, graphite, colored pencil, scratchboard, photography, gourds, wood carving, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art, sculpture, weavings, fused glass, stained glass, collage and mixed media will featured again this year. Much of the artwork will be for sale.
Throughout the 3-day event, guests are invited to watch demonstrations and learn from "Artists at Work." Many talented Art Guild member artists will be sharing their inspirations, techniques, tips, and materials in various art mediums. The public is invited to vote for the "Peoples' Choice Award." Dr. Carl Gombert, award-winning artist and distinguished art professor at Maryville College, will serve as juror to select three Awards of Excellence, for 2-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, and Photography. Jerry's Artarama of Knoxville, which sells an extensive selection of fine art supplies, will award gift certificates to the chosen winners. Visitors will also be treated to a continuous variety of live music each day of the show.
The 2025 Art Show takes place April 25-27, on Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 11-4. The public is invited to the Opening Reception on Friday from 4-6pm, when many exhibiting artists will be on site to meet and greet visitors. The Community Church at Tellico Village is located at 130 Chota Ctr, Loudon, TN. Art Show attendance
is FREE to the public and all are welcome. www.tellicoartguild.com
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum: The World's Longest Native American Women Painting
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Free event and History, heritage
This remarkable collection, created by artist Daniel Borja Ramirez , spans twelve sections and depicts the rich history and diverse cultures of Indigenous women across North America. The exhibition showcases the evolution of the project, beginning with "Women of the Great Lakes" (2006-2007), which was featured at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington D.C. Subsequent sections highlight themes such as "One Woman - One Tribe," cultural education, Pueblo traditions, Indigenous presence in all 50 states, Oklahoma tribes, the impact of Route 66, the Lewis and Clark expedition, Indigenous women in leadership, Arizona tribes, and Indigenous women artists. The most recent section focuses on Northeastern tribes. Daniel's work captures the strength, resilience, and artistry of Native American women, preserving their stories and traditions for future generations. Each section offers a unique perspective, showcasing the diversity and complexity of Indigenous cultures. The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is a fitting venue for this powerful exhibition. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing Cherokee history and culture, including the legacy of Sequoyah, who created the Cherokee syllabary. Located in the Great Smoky Mountains on the shores of Tellico Lake, the museum offers a rich cultural experience, including the Cherokee Memorial and proximity to the Tanasi and Chota Memorials.
About the Artist: Daniel Borja Ramirez was born on June 1st, 1953 and is a certified descendant of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. The National Museum of American Indians in Washington DC featured his work in May and June 2006 where Daniel presented his most current work on the theme “Caring for Our Elders” and he also explains his artistic interpretations about the concept of Matriarchy in Native American Community. Under the sponsorship of the Smithsonian, Daniel undertook the outstanding task of making the World’s Longest Native American Painting.
https://www.einpresswire.com/article-print/787365640/the-world-s-longest-native-american-women-painting-coming-to-sequoyah-birthplace-museum
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center: Fiber Fair
Category: Classes, workshops, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event, History, heritage and Kids, family
Discover a new craft, skill, or hobby! Come and see where skills are learned, wool is spun, and a fiber enthusiast can shop to their heart’s content! Vendors are set up throughout the Heritage Center’s 10-acre campus from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day, and various classes are offered. Check out our Social Time and bring your knitting, crochet, or other project, a mug of tea or coffee, and get to know one another!
Experienced fiber artists will share their knowledge and demonstrate techniques. These two days are packed with amazing classes, demonstrations, and sales! You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy spinning and weaving demonstrations from local spinning and weaving guilds! Classes: https://gsmheritagecenter.org/events-tickets/
865-448-0044 or https://gsmheritagecenter.org
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center | 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882
Friends of the Library: Farragut Branch Used Book Sale
Category: Festivals, special events, Free event, Kids, family and Literature, spoken word, writing
April 25-26: Farragut Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00
Gallery 1010: Meadow Cagle
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event
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/
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.
Knoxville Museum of Art: Artists on Location Show & Sale
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Free event and Fundraisers
A PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT PRESENTED BY THE KMA GUILD
At Knoxville Museum of Art
FREE ADMISSION • CASH BAR
Saturday, April 26, 5:30-8:30 pm
1050 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37916
The public is invited to watch the artists outdoors in and about Knoxville painting in plein air on Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25, capturing the beauty of East Tennessee. Follow us on Instagram for locations, times, and live updates. @artistsonlocation
2025 AOL PARTICIPANTS
Olga Bankston, Jean Cauthen, Kimberly Daniel, John Eiseman, Alex Eisenzopf, Lisa Engle, Sara Fair, Kathleen Gray Farthing, Robert Felker, Tiffany Foss, Kim Hall, Brigitte Hubbard, Kirk Larsen, Chris Leeper, Rachael McCampbell, Victoria Pearmain, Brenda Pinnick, James Craig Reynolds, Robin Roberts, Robinson Rebecca, Amanda Scott, Richard Sneary, Jeff Steiner, Patricia Sweet, Jennifer Taylor, Richie Vios, Cory Wright, Jing Zhao
Featured Artist: Bill Farnsworth
Proceeds will benefit participating artists and the Knoxville Museum of Art.
865.525.6101 | info@knoxart.org
www.knoxart.org
Theatre Knoxville Downtown: How a Boy Falls
Category: Theatre
By Steven Dietz, Directed by Windie Wilson
Show Dates: April 18th - May 4th, 2025
The disappearance of a young boy casts suspicion on his newly-hired au pair, as well as on the wealthy parents who have hired her. As the parents seek revenge upon one another, the young au pair is hatching a plot of her own. How a Boy Falls is a psychological thriller with a dark comic edge about the way in which past events can be weaponized to shape the present.
Performances are Thu-Sat 7:30 PM and Sun 3 PM
Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 800 S. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information & tickets: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com