Calendar of Events

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 | 8:00PM

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

Iron and Wine with Jobi Riccio, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:00 PM (Doors 6:00 PM) at The Mill & Mine.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/iron-wine-light-the-mill-mine-tickets.

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: 865-343-6000 or https://themillandmine.com

Tuesday, April 9, Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Show Starts: 6:30 PM at Ijams Nature Center (Lawn outside the Visitor Center)
Tickets: $7 Adults | $5 Students | Free for Kids 5 & Under
Company West is thrilled to bring its 14th Annual Ten Minute Play Festival back to Ijams for the fourth year in a row! This one-night-only event will take you on an emotional rollercoaster—expect to laugh, think, and feel deeply as you watch a variety of performances ranging from 1 to 10 minutes. What to Expect:
A mix of classic excerpts and brand-new works by student playwrights
Engaging performances from talented local actors and directors
A truly immersive theatre experience under the stars!

Seating & Admission
Outdoor event – Bring your own chairs or blankets for seating
Rain Plan – The performance will move indoors if needed

Food & Refreshments
A local food truck will be on-site for dining options
Snacks & drinks available in the Ijams Gift Shop

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind theatrical event—support live theatre and enjoy an unforgettable night under the stars at Ijams!
https://www.ijams.org/event-details/special-event-ten-minute-play-festival-2025-presented-by-company-west

Thursday, April 10 at 7pm
Friday, April 11 at 7pm
Saturday, April 12 at 7pm
Sunday, April 13 at 2pm

One of the most important American theatrical experiences of the 20th century, this is the Pulitzer prize winning first part of Tony Kushner’s gay fantasia on national dilemmas. Angels in America follows the intersecting stories of eight people set in the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic of the 1980’s in New York City. Confronting politics, spirituality, and sexuality with sharp humor and a sage observational eye, this great American epic shows us how community and connection can be forged in even the darkest of times. This production contains strong language, explicit content, viewer discretion for children under the age of 13 is advised.

Tickets: General Admission $15.00 plus fees and tax
Seniors and Students $10.00 plus fees and tax
Maryville College Students, Faculty and Staff are free but must obtain at ticket at the CCA Box Office

https://claytonartscenter.com/event/angels-in-america/

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/

The showing is a painting installation by Maxwell Edmonds.

He built many shaped canvases which will suspend from the ceiling for the audience to take in the double sided oil paintings.

This show centers fictional subjects based in the unsettling nature of America’s highways and the feelings the artist has experienced as a driver and passenger. Maxwell Edmonds is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Two Dimensional Arts with a Painting and Drawing concentration. He aims to unsettle and delight with all of his work.

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.

Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet presented by the World Ballet Company April 10, 2025, 7:00 PM at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.

Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamour and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and lavish, groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s. The World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby” is a must-see feast for the eyes. Get your tickets today and be among the first to experience this lavish new production!

About the Company: Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, the World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries. To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of more than 450,000, many of whom are first-time attendees to a ballet.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00613BAF3EA0EE

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: www.knoxvillecoliseum.com

Nothing More comes to The Mill & Mine, Thursday, April 10, 2025 at
7:00 PM (Doors 6:00 PM)

Alternative rock band Nothing More with Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums) was formed in San Antonio, TX and currently is based in Nashville, TN.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/nothing-more-tour-2025-the-mill-mine-ticket

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: 865-343-6000 or https://themillandmine.com

The Knoxville Writers Guild is proud to present a captivating evening of poetry and spoken word in celebration of National Poetry Month. The event will take place on April 10, 2025, at 7 PM at Addison's Bookstore and will feature the dynamic talents of youth poets and spoken word artists from across Knoxville. Admission is free, though donations are encouraged to support the Guild's mission to empower writers of all ages.

The evening will be hosted by acclaimed actor, poet, and educator Drew Drake. Currently serving as Artist in Residence at The University of Tennessee, Drew brings a wealth of experience and passion to the stage. His powerful performances have graced major venues such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Bonnaroo Music Festival. In addition to his artistic achievements, Drew is a dedicated advocate for youth engagement, having led impactful programs such as the NYC Youth Poet Laureate Program and facilitated writing workshops for marginalized communities.

"We are thrilled to welcome Drew Drake to the Board of Directors for Knoxville Writers Guild and host for this special event," said Rhea Carmon, President of the Knoxville Writers Guild. "His commitment to using art as a tool for connection and empowerment aligns perfectly with our mission to uplift voices and foster creativity."

This event promises to be a vibrant evening filled with inspiring performances and heartfelt stories, showcasing the remarkable talent of Knoxville's youth and spoken word artists.
Admission: Free (Donations Encouraged)
For more information about the event or the Knoxville Writers Guild, please visit http://knoxvillewritersguild.org or contact info@knoxvillewritersguild.org.

Mark your calendar for a springtime stroll along the Dogwood Walking Trail. Learn more about the property’s dogwood collection and history and stay for a one-of-a-kind discussion about dogwoods with Brian Campbell, the Garden’s former Director of Horticulture.

5-6pm Dogwood Walking Trail will be open with docents providing information about the Garden’s dogwood collection and other featured plants along the paths.

6-7pm Brian Campbell Lecture in the Dogwood Center

Registration to come.
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from sunrise to sunset. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

Please join us for a lecture from Spring 2025 Artist in Residence Jeanette Mundt on Thursday, April 10 at 5:30pm in room 109 of the Art + Architecture Building, 1715 Volunteer Boulevard!

If you are unable to attend in person, the talk will stream on Zoom.
https://tennessee.zoom.us/meeting/register/mTVzqOYQS92mMMc4CMpZ6g#/registration

Phone: 865-974-3407
Email: art@utk.edu

April 11-13, 9:00-4:30

We are excited to share our artwork reflecting the Spring season. Sixteen artists will be displaying their fiber arts, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and woodworking. Demonstrations are planned for each day so you can explore our techniques and, maybe, answer questions about some of your own pursuits.

Meet the artists, enjoy unique locally created arts, and find gifts for yourself, friends and family.

The Gallery will also be open and the original work of forty artists will be displayed. The work will include fine art, fine craft and gifts of drawings, fiber arts, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, stained and fused glass, and woodworking.

Join us at the Townsend Visitor Center, 7906 East Lamar Alexander, and at the Townsend Art Center, 7719 East Lamar Alexander in Townsend. https://www.tnvacation.com/local/townsend-smoky-mountains-visitor-center-townsend

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society’s 57th Spring Plant Sale will take place on Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th. The public sale will be held on Saturday, April 12th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the UT Arboretum at 901 S. Illinois Ave. (Hwy. 62) in Oak Ridge. The Society’s “Members Only” sale will be on Friday evening, April 11th from 4-7 p.m.
Society memberships or membership renewals may be purchased on Friday evening for this “early bird” shopping opportunity. By joining UTAS on Friday night, people can enjoy the membership benefit of having the first pick of our beautiful selection of plants, some of which sell out that evening. Checks, cash and credit cards will be accepted. You may also join UTAS online before the sale.

The three vendors for the sale are Tennessee Naturescapes from Clinton, Riverdale Nursery from Knoxville, and East Fork Nursery from Sevierville. Tennessee Naturescapes is an all-native plant nursery and will be offering a varied selection of all native shrubs, small trees, grasses, and perennials. Riverdale Nursery will feature a variety of harder to find shrubs and small trees for landscaping, perennials, annuals, and vines as well as culinary herbs, vegetable starts, berries and brambles. East Fork Nursery of Sevierville, one of the premier native azalea growers in the country, will be bringing a wide selection of those azaleas and also offers an array of unusual conifers. These three vendors offer something for everyone!
UT Arboretum Society members will be on hand to help answer questions. Red wagons will be available to help load plants.
The UT Arboretum Society celebrates its 60 anniversary in 2025. To learn more about the UT Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org.

The Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024. It is one of the ten University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture AgResearch and Education Centers located throughout Tennessee. The Institute of Agriculture also provides instruction, research and public service through the UT Herbert College of Agriculture, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, UT AgResearch and UT Extension offices, with locations in every county in the state.