Calendar of Events

7:30 pm at Regas Square, 333 West Depot Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917

Live at Lucille’s brings the tradition of exciting and innovative PBS music programming right here to East Tennessee. Featuring acclaimed jazz artists performing in an intimate setting, these shows aretaped in front of a live audience at the new, state-of-the-art Regas Square Events space in downtown Knoxville. The shows are later broadcast on PBS stations across the state.

Jazzmeia Horn is one of the most acclaimed voices in modern jazz. Barely into her thirties, Horn has already built an international fan base and received multiple Grammy nominations. She brings her working quartet to Knoxville for a special performance on Live at Lucille's.

"Horn is among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz, with a proud traditionalism that keeps her tightly linked to the sound of classic figures like Nancy Wilson and Betty Carter, but a vivacity of spirit and conviction that places her firmly in the present."
— The New York Times

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-at-lucilles-jazzmeia-horn-tickets-978301896307

The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on you and your health! Whether it’s eating more veggies, staying active, or simply getting enough rest, every small step adds up. Set realistic goals, celebrate progress, and remember—it’s a journey, not a race. Let’s make 2025 the year of feeling good inside and out!

Start your journey at the Farragut Health and Wellness Expo - Saturday, Feb 2 (rescheduled)
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Farragut Community Center - 239 Jamestowne Blvd.
NO ADMISSION - We are FREE and open to the Public!

Workshops and Lectures at THE EXPO (Large Classroom)
11am - “Empowering Your Health through Nutrition” with RN and Certified Health Coach, Karyn Smydra

12 Noon – “Financial Wellness: Three Things You Need to Know to Get Control of Your Money”
with John Nolan, Manager, Community & Business Development, Y-12 Federal Credit Union

New Year, New You! Personal finance doesn’t have to be hard. We will discuss practical tips on how you can take charge of your finances in this session, including ways to budget, save, and plan for what’s ahead!

1 to 2 pm – All About Your Heart

FARRAGUT'S FAVORITE FOOD TRUCK WILL BE THERE! PLAN YOUR LUNCH AND VISIT THE EXPO!
https://www.shopfarragut.com/events/farragut-health-wellness-expo-2/

February 2, 3:30-6pm, Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Building, University of Tennessee, 1408 Middle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996

The Knoxville Chinese Culture is hosting their annual Chinese New Year Festival. They bring together various local Chinese groups to showcase their talents and professional special guests from around the world to celebrate the Chinese New Year. This year, their special guest will be Lina Liu, the world’s premiere umbrella juggler, and Guinness World record holder from New York City. Other performances are the traditional lion dance by Way Lum Kung Fu troop, Chinese dancing, martial arts, singing, and more. The event is bilingual to enable the audience a greater understanding and significance of this wonderful celebration of Chinese culture to the broader East Tennessee region. Come enjoy this family friendly variety show!

Buy tickets in advance online here to reserve your seat. Tickets range in price from $10-14.
https://knoxvillemoms.com/chinese-new-year-events/

Artwork created over twenty years at The State Botanical Garden of Tennessee in Knoxville
January 20 - March 2, 2025 • Tomato Head @ 12 Market Square
Greet the Artist: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 4:30-5:30pm

Tomato Head Market Square hours are: M-R 11am-9pm; F 11am-10pm, Sat 10:30-10pm, Sun 10:30am-9pm

Artist Statement: Since co-founding COMMA Art Group in 2004, I have been going weekly each summer for "plein air" art creation at the University of Tennessee Gardens. Our group has had art shows over the years at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, the Phoenix Building, Fountain City Art Center and Ijams Nature Center, as well as exhibiting individually. We celebrated our 20th anniversary this past summer. This retrospective is a sample of work created over the years. Typically, each year I would choose a theme for that summer’s work, which might include media, techniques and subject matter. UT Gardens offers a wide variety of subjects and has changed over the years, so it’s always an adventure to see what each summer offers.

Bio: Cheri Jorgenson has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Alabama and a Masters of Science in Art Education from the University of Tennessee. She originally was a graphic designer, working for the Knoxville International Energy Exposition, Tennessee Valley Authority, and in her own design firm, among others. She was an art educator for Knox County Schools for 20 years, and retired from the L&N STEM Academy in 2020. She was the 2012 Tennessee Art Educator of the Year, the 2020 Tennessee National Art Honor Society Sponsor of the Year, and was the 2021 National Sponsor. In 2004, she co-founded COMMA, a plein air group that meets weekly at UT Gardens, with shows in The Phoenix Building, Fountain City Art Center, Ijams Nature Center and TVUUC Gallery. She also shows her work in local competitions and shows. Ms. Jorgenson lives in South Knoxville with her husband in a very old farmhouse surrounded by natural habitat captured in another series.

Tomato Head, 12 Market Square (865-637-4067) in Knoxville. https://thetomatohead.com/

Insidious: The Further You Fear, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7:30 PM at the Tennessee Theatre.

Step into the chilling world of INSIDIOUS like never before! Using cutting-edge technology, mind-bending special effects, and new-age illusions, INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR offers the ultimate immersive experience from one of the most successful horror franchises of all time.

What was meant to be a normal seminar about the paranormal has transformed into a battle for the souls of the audience. You'll be an active participant in this heart-pounding journey, facing eerie encounters that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Who has been taken into the Further? Can Astral Projections retrieve them? What if something has escaped into our realm? Through real life interactions, jaw dropping effects, illusionism and state-of-the-art lighting, INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR fully immerses you in the paranormal world from the comfort of your seat. Your senses will be heightened as you see, hear, and interact with supernatural elements, making you question what's real and what's not.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0061478D3A11D9

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

Tuesday | February 4, 6-8pm
The Bottom
2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

Join The Bottom and and Ambrose Rhapsody Murray for a natural dyeing fabric workshop. Limited space available.
https://www.thebottomknox.com/events

Market Square, Saturday (10 AM – 2 PM)

The Winter Farmers Market is an open-air, producer-only farmers market managed by Nourish Knoxville and held on Saturdays, December – March in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the Winter Farmers Market is grown, raised, and/or made by our vendors within a 150-mile radius of Knoxville, TN. Products vary by season and include fresh fruits & vegetables, eggs, honey, pasture-raised meats, edible & ornamental plants, cut flowers, bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, coffee, artisan crafts, and more! We offer SNAP & SNAP Doubling services each market day and Nourish Kids – a free kids activity – on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Parking: Free parking is available in the Market Square, Locust Street, Langley, and State Street parking garages. Short-term parking meters around Market Square are also available at an hourly rate as well.

https://www.nourishknoxville.org/winter-market/

Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. | TICKETS
Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. | TICKETS
Knoxville Museum of Art

Take a trip to Vienna with Concertmaster William Shaub as he presents two lighthearted works by two notable Viennese composers – Schubert and Mozart. Grieg’s spritely Holberg Suite closes out the program.

FRANZ SCHUBERT: Rondo for Violin and String Quartet
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Divertimento in D major, K. 136
EDVARD GRIEG: Holberg Suite

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

AMERICAN AQUARIUM, LILLY HIATT, AND ZACH RUSSELL
PERFORMING AT WDVX PRESENTS TENNESSEE SHINES LIVE!
WEDNESDAY, FEB 5 | 7:00PM

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

Wednesday | February 5, 5:30pm
McCarty Auditorium | Art + Architecture Building

Join us for Ambrose Rhapsody Murray in conversation with LGBTQ+ advocate, Black cultural organizer, and Knoxville local, Joe Tolbert Jr. Tolbert is Executive Director of the Waymakers Collective and founded Art at The Intersections. He is a scholar, writer, minister, and cultural organizer whose work is at the intersections of art, culture, spirituality and collective liberation. ASL interpretation will be available for this presentation.

Join on Zoom: https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcO-gqjkvH9eCu0VRb4vkjQJY8eNSlCpo#/registration

Robert Jon and the Wreck, Thursday, February 06, 2025, 8:00 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Southern California's own Robert Jon & The Wreck have taken Southern Rock to new heights, forging a signature sound that is distinctly their own. With powerful, songs, electrifying guitar solos, and lush vocal harmonies, the band has mesmerized audiences worldwide, selling out venues and sharing the stage with legends like Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Blackberry Smoke, The Mavericks, Little Feat, and Rival Sons. Their growing success led to a deal with Bonamassa's Journeyman Records, opening doors to exciting new opportunities in both recording and touring. Robert Jon & The Wreck's 8th studio album, Red Moon Rising, is out now, marking a new and promising chapter in their musical journey.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00613998342043

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

Art in Words: A Visual Artist’s Journey Through Nature and Storytelling

Suzanne Stryk will share her experience writing from the perspective of a visual artist in her book The Middle of Somewhere: An Artist Explores the Nature of Virginia. She notes, “This may be the first book in which the illustrations came first.” The term “synthesis” best describes her creative non-fiction approach, as she weaves together elements of art, memoir, travel, nature, and history. During her presentation, she’ll show her artwork while discussing various written passages from the book.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Addison's Book Store, 126 S. Gay Street. Free!

https://knoxvillewritersguild.org/events/art-in-words-a-visual-artists-journey-through-nature-and-storytelling/