Calendar of Events

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.

www.sequoyahmuseum.org

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

Knoxville’s ultimate board gaming event is back for its 5th year! Fun K-Town is family game night on a whole new level, where your family includes hundreds of board game enthusiasts and you have nearly 1,000 games to choose from! What to Expect:
A massive Game Library – check out and play from an extensive selection of board games!
The Game of the Hour – learn new games throughout the event!
A fun and friendly atmosphere – perfect for meeting new gaming friends or enjoying hours of play with family and old pals.
Three full days of board gaming fun – from classics to the latest and greatest!
Don't wait to register! 2025 marks our 5th anniversary, and we expect another sellout event!

April 25 (12 PM) – April 27 (6 PM) at Knoxville Convention Center | 701 Henley Streethttps://www.facebook.com/Fun.K.Town.Games

Join Ijams Nature Center and an incredible lineup of partners—including Zoo Knoxville, Discover Life in America, Sierra Club, Seven Islands State Birding Park, and the City of Knoxville—for a weekend of exploration, discovery, and community science as part of the global City Nature Challenge 2025! This exciting weekend of FREE BioBlitz workshops invites participants of all ages to explore local biodiversity across fungi, birds, flowering plants, insects, and more. The goal? To identify and record as many wild organisms as possible using the iNaturalist app—a global citizen science tool.

Learn from expert naturalists and scientists
Explore specific topics like birding, bugs, fungi, trees, and pollinators
Record observations using the free iNaturalist app
Participate in a global initiative to document local wildlife
Contribute to scientific data while having fun outdoors!

Workshop Schedule: April 25 @ Ijams Nature Center
Ijams After Dark: BioBlitz Edition (7:00–10:00 PM)

April 26 @ Ijams Nature Center
Spring Birding (Two sessions: 8:00 AM)
Trees & Flowering Plants (10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 1:00–3:00 PM)
Fungi, Ferns, & Mosses (10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 1:00–3:00 PM)
Bugs & Grubs (10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 1:00–3:00 PM)
Pollinator Palooza (10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 1:00–3:00 PM)
Aventura en Español: Edición BioBlitz (1:00–3:00 PM)

April 27 @ Seven Islands State Birding Park
Seven Islands

Important: All participants are asked to download and set up the iNaturalist app before attending. While workshops are free, they are part of a larger community-driven effort to catalog life around us—so come ready to observe, record, and discover! Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP in advance. Let’s show the world what incredible biodiversity East Tennessee has to offer! https://www.ijams.org/bioblitz2024

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

April 25-26: Farragut Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00

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

Matilda The Musical JR
Friday, April 25 at 7pm
Saturday, April 26 at 7pm

The streets of Maryville will be filled with the smell of rebellion when Maryville Christian School presents Matilda The Musical JR! Based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

https://claytonartscenter.com/event/matilda/

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.

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

4/18 • Evening Paddle
4/18 • Big Night Hike
Nature in Percussion - 4/19 @ 1 pm - Hear talented UT percussionists perform at this FREE concert!
4/20 • Self-Care Sunday Yoga with Hope Irwin
4/22 • Nature Nerd Trivia
4/24 • Pickin' on Nature Bluegrass Show
4/24 • Bike with a Naturalist
4/25 • Ijams After Dark: Bioblitz Edition
4/25 • Evening Paddle
4/26 Starting at 8 am - City Nature Challenge 2025
4/26 @ 10 am - Hat on a Ball Felting Workshop
4/27 @ 10 am - Flower Power - Felted Flower Basics Workshop
4/27 @ 1 pm - Self-Care Sunday Yoga
4/27 @ 1:30 pm - Felted Needle Case Workshop
4/29 @ 7 pm - Night of Celtic Tales with the Smoky Mountain Storytellers
5/2 • Outlandish Adventure Festival - Friday Night Paddle on the River
5/2 • Outlandish Adventure Festival - World Paddle Adventure Film Festival
5/3 • Outlandish Adventure Festival
5/9 • A Wildflower Affair

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

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

River & Rail Theatre Company proudly announces its upcoming production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill," a soul-stirring theatrical experience celebrating the life and music of legendary jazz artist Billie Holiday. This remarkable performance will star the acclaimed actress and singer Shinnerrie Jackson in the title role, bringing Holiday’s iconic voice and heartrending story to life on stage.

Performance Dates and Venue: The production will run at River & Rail Theatre Company in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee at the Old City Performing Arts Center (111 State Street), from April 17-May 4 2025, offering audiences an intimate and unforgettable evening of music and drama.

Written by Lanie Robertson, "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" takes audiences back to a small Philadelphia nightclub in 1959, where Billie Holiday performed one of her final concerts. Through the hauntingly beautiful melodies of Holiday’s most beloved songs, including "Strange Fruit," "God Bless the Child," and "What a Little Moonlight Can Do," the play weaves a narrative that is both poignant and raw, exploring her struggles, triumphs, and enduring legacy.

Shinnerrie Jackson Shines as Billie Holiday: Shinnerrie Jackson, a celebrated performer known for her captivating stage presence and powerful voice, steps into the role of Billie Holiday with grace and authenticity. Her portrayal promises to capture the essence of Lady Day’s artistry and vulnerability, offering audiences a deeply emotional and immersive experience.

Tickets at https://www.simpletix.com/e/lady-day-at-emersons-bar-and-grille-by-lan-tickets-177072
Information: 865-407-0727, www.riverandrailtheatre.com

BY JONATHAN SAYER, HENRY SHIELDS, AND HENRY LEWIS

Welcome to the opening night of 'The Murder at Haversham Manor', where things go from not very good to an utter disaster. 'The Play That Goes Wrong' is an ill-fated play-within-a-play, set on the opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production. The troupe’s ambitious whodunit has everything you never want in a show: falling props, collapsing scenery, an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything…including their lines. Come see why this show has been called “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen!” (Huffington Post)

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