Calendar of Events

Kidd G: The 150 Tour, Thursday, April 17, 7:30 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/kidd-g-the-150-tour-knoxville-tennessee-04-17-2025/event/1B00624ED528AF16

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m.
The Emporium Center - Free Admission

Join pianist Taber Gable and his quintet as they explore the Cool Jazz style of the 1950s.
Taber Gable: piano
Denin Slage-Koch: guitar
Vance Thompson: vibraphone
Jase Conley: bass
Alonzo Lewis: drums

https://www.knoxjazz.org/

Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 522-5851 or concerts@jubileearts.org
7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap, hosted by eighth-generation ballad singer Donna Ray Norton, celebrates Appalachian heritage. This informal gathering offers a glimpse into an age-old practice, bringing together singers from across the region to share stories and songs passed down through generations. Madison County's rich ballad legacy led English folk song collector Cecil Sharp to describe it as a "nest of singing birds" in 1916. This unique custom, spanning more than nine generations, represents one of the oldest unbroken oral traditions in the U.S. Following Hurricane Helene's devastation of their hometown, the Nest of Singing Birds has been traveling their regular ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail to raise awareness of the practice's fragility and the region it depends on.

Tickets available at TicketLeap (https://jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com), by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior to show. $20 at the door, $15 General Audience Advance, $14 JCA members, students & seniors 65+

6:00-8:00pm via Zoom

Join us to discuss The Black Flamingo and meet your fellow anti-censorship activists.

About the Book: A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he’s navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican—but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. As he gets older, Michael’s coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs—and the Black Flamingo is born. Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are—and allow us to shine.
https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/virtual-banned-book-club-the-black-flamingo

April 17, Art Guild Meeting at the Yacht Club top floor 10 AM; Coffee at 9:45
Janet Muir: Artistic Photography of Wildlife from Around the World
Jan Muir has been creating intimate portraits of wildlife in remote locations. She will share her art, favorite locations, adventure stories, and some simple tips to bring your own photographic vision to life.

From the glitter of Las Vegas to the whispers of the Smoky Mountains, my art travels between urban pulse and serene wild song. My experiences touch each artwork and become a testament to the cultural vibrancy and untamed beauty that inspire me. From remote glaciers to bustling foreign festivals, each experience adds a vibrant thread to my artistic tapestry. Through my art, I strive to connect each of us to the majesty of nature and the diversity of culture, to ignite a passion for preserving our planet’s uniqueness and wonder. Nature is my constant muse. It whispers to me, and I translate its voice into visual stories using photos, glass, ceramics, and paint. Each medium, in different ways, allows me to express the awe, the fragility, the resilience of our planet.
My artwork is always evolving and experimentation is my companion. Molten glass is coaxed into swirling orbs and becomes a frozen echo of sunlit waves crashing on distant shores. Clay, my ancient teacher, whispers stories of mountain ranges weathered by the winds of time, each crack and crevice a testament to resilience and beauty. Pigments, vibrant emissaries from faraway bazaars, remind me of the uniqueness and fragility of our shared humanity. Through these diverse mediums, I strive not only to capture the awe-inspiring grandeur of nature but also to ignite a sense of compassion, a call to protect the wild spaces that sustain us all. Each piece invites you to walk with me, to step beyond the familiar and embrace the exquisite dance of wonder that unfolds around us each and every day. I invite you to step closer to both listen to the whispers of nature, and to see the vibrant cultural threads that weave us all together. Welcome to my journey. Please walk with me.

www.tellicoartguild.com
Art Guild of Tellico Village · 128 Saligugi Way · Loudon, TN 37774

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

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.

April 18 & 19 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
12130 Prater Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922
Spring is in the air, and RiverView Family Farm is excited to host its 14th Annual Spring Festival! This family-friendly event is packed with nonstop Easter egg hunts, farm animals, games, live music, delicious food, prizes, and plenty of outdoor fun.
Tickets: $12 per person (tax included) | Kids 2 & under: FREE
Parking is limited—carpooling is encouraged! Since this event is weather-dependent, be sure to check RiverView Family Farm’s Facebook page for any closure or cancellation updates on April 18 & 19. Don’t miss out on this springtime tradition—gather your friends and family for a fun-filled farm adventure! https://www.facebook.com/events/972161035116869/

JOHNNYSWIM: WHEN THE WAR IS OVER TOUR
FRIDAY, APRIL 18 | 8PM

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

Join us each month for live music, art, and a celebration of creativity. Tickets are now on sale at www.knoxart.org/events/. For more information, contact Soundscapes Coordinator Brian Clay, bclay@knoxart.org.

April 18, 2025, 7:30-9:15 pm
LA-based guitarist David P. Stevens takes the stage.
www.davidpstevens.com

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Dr., Knoxville, TN 37916
Direct Line: (865) 525-6101 or www.knoxart.org

Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 522-5851 or concerts@jubileearts.org
Friday, April 18 at 8 pm

The Tennessee Sheiks represent the sweep of American roots music. These eclectic musicians trade solos on swing, bluegrass, blues, alt country, jazz, and originals, creating a distinctive exchange and synergy that make each performance a joy. The 2025 Tennessee Sheiks are Don Cassell -mandolin, guitar and vocals; Nicholas Cassell - drums and percussion; Michael Crawley - harmonica and vocals; Barry “Po” Hannah - guitars; Vince Ilagan - bass and vocals; Marcus Shirley - piano/keyboards; Brent Thompson - guitar and vocals; Don Wood - guitar

Nancy Brennan Strange has been singing, performing and telling stories for six decades. Nancy started as a folk singer, and has performed solo, in a duo, in numerous bands- singing jazz standards & swing as well as other genres of music in various groups- including Strange Company, Tennessee Sheiks, Diamonds in the Rough in the 1970s, and several jazz bands. Nancy was the song leader for several years at the Epworth Ministry, which met for many years at the Laurel Theatre. She loves to research her family (Irish Catholic) roots and has written many songs about them; as well researching other singers from the 1920’s: Leola Manning, and Howard (Louie Bluie) Armstrong, who recorded at the historic St. James Hotel sessions. Nancy was the music director of the Carpetbag Theatre play ‘Between a Ballad and a Blues’ which was written by Linda Parris Bailey and told the story of Howard Armstrong, Ted Bogan & Carl Martin (the Tennessee Chocolate Drops).

Tickets available at TicketLeap (https://jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com), by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior to show. $20 at the door, $15 General Audience Advance, $14 JCA members, students & seniors 65+