Calendar of Events

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. | TICKETS
Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. | TICKETS
Knoxville Museum of Art

Concertmaster William Shaub rounds out the Merchant & Gould Concertmaster & Friends Series season with an exuberant program featuring Sarasate’s spirited Zapateado, Djiwadi’s theme from HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” Wallen’s “Five Postcards” and Schoenberg’s unique and powerful String Quartet No. 2.

PABLO DE SARASATE: Zapateado
RAMIN DJAWADI: Theme from “Game of Thrones” for Violin and Piano
ERROLLYN WALLEN: Five Postcards for Violin and Viola
ARNOLD SCHOENBERG: String Quartet No. 2

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

CORB LUND & HAYES CARLL
BIBLE ON THE DASH TOUR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2

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

Marble City Opera will present an immersive, site-specific production of The Human Voice on April 3, 4, and 5, 2025 at Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike, Knoxville.

The Human Voice was composed by Francis Poulenc in 1958. It is a one-act monodrama based on a play by Jean Cocteau. Marble City Opera’s production will be sung in English. The only character is a woman on the phone with her former lover who abandoned her for another woman.

Historic Westwood is a Queen Anne style home completed in 1890. It was the residence and studio of artist Adelia Armstrong Lutz and her husband John. Westwood has served as the headquarters for Knox Heritage since 2013.

Soprano Kathryn Frady will sing the part of Elle, accompanied by Brandon Coffer on piano. Marya Barry will be the stage director for the production.

Marble City Opera: 865-226-9756, www.marblecityopera.com

TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN WRITERS PRESENTS THE 36TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE,
April 3-5, 2025, at the Double Tree Hotel, Oak Ridge, TN

The conference will include Workshops, Networking, Publishers, Book Signings, Bookstore, Vendors and Manuscript Evaluations!

Deadline for MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION ENTRIES is MARCH 1, 2025.

Workshop Leaders include JANISSE RAY - Banquet Speaker and Nonfiction; CHARLES DODD WHITE - Fiction and General Session; CAMERON L. MITCHELL - Poetry; KRISTIN O’DONNELL TUBB - Young People’s Literature.

Specialty Sessions include JENNIE IVEY – Inspirational Writing; KELLE JOLLY – Writing a Blues Song; TERRY SHAW, JENNIE IVEY, KRISTIN O’DONNELL TUBB – Fitting a Writing Practice Into Your Busy Life; KEITH STEWART – Humor Writing; LARRY D. THACKER – Writing Short Stories.

Early Conference Registration Rate ends March 21, 2025.
For complete information on all of this and to register, go to our website, tmwi.org

JEFF ARCURI: WHOLE WIDE WORLD TOUR
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 | 7PM

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

Thursday, April 3, 8:00 PM at the Bijou Theatre. Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld is bringing An Open Book: I Laugh At Myself to the Bijou. This one-man show will take you on a deeply personal journey through Furstenfeld’s life, music, and creative evolution. The I Laugh At Myself tour is an all-new, evolved experience from his previous Open Book shows. It features completely fresh stories, songs, and insights, offering fans a rare glimpse into the man behind the music and the stories that have shaped his career. This unique blend of acoustic performances, heartfelt storytelling, and intimate audience interaction makes the I Laugh At Myself show a must-see event.

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006184E06D6201

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

MAIN GALLERY
Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi — Apr. 4 - Jun. 21, 2025 / reception Apr. 4, 2025

PROJECT SPACE
Meg White — Apr. 4 - Jun. 21, 2025 / reception Apr. 4, 2025

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

Growing up in the court of his guardian Sir Ector, Arthur plays at sword fighting, and, although he’s destined to become a Squire to his half-brother Kai, he dreams of becoming a great knight. But when the wizard Merlin arrives, Arthur starts an education that will not only touch his dreams and alter his destiny, it will forever change the lives of his young friend Guenever and the entire Kingdom of England, as well.

https://knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com/tc-events/the-sword-and-the-stone/

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Reception Fri 5-9 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.

Opens 5:30-8:30 PM
More information coming soon!

Able Trade, 203 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: https://weareabletrade.com/ or www.instagram.com/abletradeknox/

The Knoxville Book Festival is a two-day celebration of literature, creativity, and community taking place April 5-6 at the Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street. Meet your favorite authors, discover new voices, and expand your TBR list while exploring a vibrant marketplace of books, reading accessories, and literary treasures.

Engage in inspiring panels on writing and creativity, participate in hands-on workshops, and connect with fellow readers in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re here to have books signed, find a new book club, or simply immerse yourself in the world of stories, there’s something for everyone.

Come join us for a weekend filled with books, conversation, and imagination! Experience the magic of books at the Knoxville Book Festival.

Tickets at: https://knoxvillebookfestival.com/product/tickets/

Knoxville Opera’s 2024-2025 season includes two exciting concerts at the Clayton Center for the Arts. Knoxville Opera will join forces with the Oak Ridge Symphony to perform Beethoven’s majestic Symphony No. 9 on April 5, 2025.

Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, https://www.knoxvilleopera.org/