Calendar of Events

Friday, March 7, 2025, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Join the Guild for First Friday downtown. Featured artists showcase their work and demonstrate their craft. Come see the Guild's office space and enjoy our permanent collection. And there's popcorn!
Featured Artist: David Liles, photography.

At the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 113. Foothills Craft Guild: 865-470-0669, www.foothillscraftguild.org

Featured Artists for 2025 is acrylic artist Ryan Blair of Knoxville

Saturday, March 8: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday, March 8: Reception 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, March 9: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Follow the signs to the Lee Athletic Center on the Webb School of Knoxville campus.

ARTXTRAVAGANZA is Webb School’s annual art sale that showcases original artworks by nearly 65 acclaimed artists and offers affordable works for everyone – from fine art, handcrafted jewelry, and pottery to glassworks, sculptures, and metal art. This three-day event is held on the Webb School of Knoxville campus in West Knoxville. Now in its 22nd year, ArtXtravaganza has become one of the premier art shows in the Southeast, and has helped to further the careers of prominent artists. ArtXtravaganza showcases the amazing range and diversity of artistic talent in the region and beyond, and helps establish Knoxville as a community aligned with the arts. Also on exhibit are works by Webb Lower, Middle, and Upper School students.

Proceeds from ArtXtravaganza support Webb School of Knoxville’s visual and performing arts. A hallmark of Webb's arts education is the school's Artist-In-Residence program. This four-to-six-week on-campus teaching and learning experience features nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. It provides Webb students with a view into the real world of art by exposing them to professional artists, their work, and their perspectives, and inspires students to explore their own creative abilities. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from this year's ArtXtravaganza will go to fund a one-year scholarship for a student at Knoxville's Community School of the Arts.

https://www.webbschool.org/artxtravaganza

Knoxville Home & Garden Show at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy,
March 8th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, March 9th, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Looking for the perfect way to spend your weekend? The Knoxville Home & Garden Show is your one-stop destination for inspiration, expert advice, and exclusive deals on all things home and garden. Whether you're planning a renovation, landscaping project, or simple home refresh, you’ll find everything you need right here in Scruffy City—and the best part? Admission and parking are FREE!

Get Inspired – Explore fresh ideas for remodeling, outdoor living, and interior design with guidance from local experts.

Save Money – Take advantage of exclusive show-only discounts from your favorite Knoxville-area businesses.

One-Stop Shopping – Find everything from custom decks and kitchen upgrades to smart home technology and energy-efficient windows—all in one place.

Expert Advice – Chat with East Tennessee’s top professionals and get personalized tips to make your dream home a reality.

Bonus! – Don’t forget to enter for door prizes at the entrance and vendor booths for a chance to win great giveaways to jumpstart your next project.

Join us for a weekend filled with ideas, savings, and local connections at the Knoxville Home & Garden Show. We can’t wait to see you there!

More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/985966263353025

Thermal Label Warehouse/The Shaw Family Pops Series
Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.
Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers (“charisma and technique to burn” – The Boston Globe) ignites the Celtic Spirit through music, song, and dance in a concert event celebrating the emotional journey of the Irish immigrant.

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Saturday March 8, 2025, 8:00 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006151FE5A8197

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

MICHAEL W. SMITH & CHANDLER MOORE: One night /Two Pianos, Saturday,
March 8, 2025, 8:00 PM at the Tennessee Theatre.

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/michael-w-smith-chandler-moore-knoxville-tennessee-03-08-2025

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

March 8: Powell Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00

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

Haley Mae Campbell at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, Saturday, March 8,
at 7:00 PM.

Independent artist Haley Mae Campbell is making waves in country music with over 30 million on-demand streams. Known for blending pop melodies, conversational lyrics, and a Celtic-inspired sound reflecting her Irish roots, her debut album Dear Life captures the complexities of growing up.

More information and tickets at https://www.haleymaecampbell.com/?utm_source=knoxvilleinsider.areanewsevents.com

Prepare for a night where the veil between our world and the faery realm grows thin, as the Appalachian Equality Chorus invites you to join them for an unforgettable evening of whimsy, mischief, and magic at Enchanted Appalachia: A Fae Folk Masquerade. This night of revelry, on Saturday, March 8, from 7-11 PM at the Old City Performing Arts Center, will deliver a mesmerizing experience in support of the Chorus’s mission to promote inclusivity, diversity, and community through the universal language of song.

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the fae world featuring collaborations with Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts Studio, fire dancers, drag entertainers, and live music, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Old City. Guests are encouraged to don their most magical, otherworldly attire to enjoy this festive night of fundraising. Prizes will include the grand prize of a 60-bottle Wall of Wine, along with additional awards for the best costumes and more surprises throughout the evening. Event Highlights:

• Live Performances: Enjoy a range of performances, including high-flying acts of danger, edgy drag performances and live choir songs that celebrate inclusivity in Appalachian.
• Costume Contest: Prizes for the most magical and creative attire in the spirit of fae folklore and Appalachian mystique.
• Wall of Wine: A chance to win other unique items and experiences, all in support of the chorus.
• Food and Drinks: Light bites and beverages available throughout the night, with cash bar options.

Ticket Information: Tickets are available for $30 in advance and $35 at the door. This event is 18+, and ID is required for entry. Tickets can be purchased online at https://appequalitychorus.simpletix.com or at the door on the night of the event. To learn more about the Appalachian Equality Chorus or to make a donation, please visit www.appequalitychorus.org. Proceeds will support the Appalachian Equality Chorus’s ongoing efforts to bring people together through music and foster a more inclusive and empathetic world. Funds raised will go toward the chorus’s operations, performances, and outreach programs throughout the year.

One Knox Season Kickoff, March 8, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
South Central Street, Old City (Between E. Jackson Ave & Willow Ave)

Join One Knoxville SC on March 8 for an exciting event featuring a Historic Club Announcement and the unveiling of the 2025 Away Kit! This celebration will be packed with excitement, including: Player Appearances & Autographs, Live Music, Merch Vendors, Street Soccer & More!

Best of all, 100% of ticket revenue and donations will support the One Knoxville Youth Scholarship Fund and Adaptive Soccer Programs, helping to make soccer in Knoxville accessible to all. Don’t miss this unforgettable community event—come be part of Knoxville’s soccer future!

Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-knox-season-kickoff-tickets

https://www.oneknoxsc.com/

The season reaches its climax on Sunday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m. with THE GOLDEN AGE OF STRAUSS, a thrilling homage to four composers who share a legendary name. Richard will be represented by selections from Ariadne auf Naxos and Der Rosenkavalier including its stunning “Presentation of the Rose” and ethereal Final Scene. Oscar’s contribution will be the romantic “My Hero” from The Chocolate Soldier. A tribute to “The Waltz King” Johann Jr. includes his “Voices of Spring” and highlights from Die Fledermaus. Closing the popular program will be Johann Sr.’s Radetsky March. To honor the tradition when this work is performed at the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day concerts, the audience will be invited to clap along with the music! In their ACE and Knoxville debuts will be soprano Ashley Fabian (“immense warmth and scintillating spin”/Parterre Box) and mezzosoprano Anna Kelly (“divine”/Palm Beach Post). They will be joined by soprano Maria Brea (“gloriously luxurious voice”/OnStage Pittsburgh), who previously performed in ACE’s Mozart Operatic Feast and Fiesta Española.

Free reservations are required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-amadeus-concert-ensemble-tickets-1221143145019

Part of the 2024-2025 Season of free concerts / Cathedral Concert Series
At the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (711 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville)
Info: 865-643-6600 or bnsalesky@gmail.com

Gary Clark Jr. at the Tennessee Theatre, Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/gary-clark-jr-knoxville-tennessee-03-09-2025

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