Calendar of Events

Dogwood Arts :: 2013-2014 Events

April 1-30, 2013 :: Walking Trails
April 3, 2013 :: A Very Special Arts Festival
April 4, 2013 :: Student Art Exhibition Opening
April 5, 2013 :: Art in Public Places Knoxville, Nexus, and Regional Fine Art Exhibition Openings
April 5-7, 2013 :: Rhythm N’ Blooms
April 6, 2013 :: Chalk Walk
April 10, 2013 :: Dogwood Luncheon 
April 10-28, 2013 :: Dogwood Trails, Open Gardens & Camera Sites
April 12, 2013 :: Dogwood After Dark 
April 12-14, 2013 :: Market Square Art Fair
April 12-14, 2013 :: Bus Tours of the Dogwood Trails
April 20-21, 2013 :: Bikes & Blooms
April 20-21, 2013 :: Dogwood Art DeTour

December 7, 2013 :: Bazillion Blooms

February 14-16, 2014 :: House & Garden Show

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Featured Events, Exhibits & Performances

Fridays: March 8th, 15th, 29th; April 12th, 19th, 26th ::  KMA Alive After Five
Knoxville’s unique live music experience, this event makes for a great date night! Hosted on Fridays, Alive After Five provides a non-smoking, casually elegant atmosphere with 2 cash bars and delicious food.  Begin your weekend with live music while exploring the museum’s current exhibitions, or simply dance the night away.
Where: Knoxville Museum of Art

1050 World’s Fair Park Drive
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Prices Vary, Check Website for More Details
Contact:  865-525-6101
www.knoxart.org

 

March 9 – May 4 ::  Annual Artists-in-Residence Exhibition
Arrowmont’s 11-month Artists-in-Residence Program annually provides a select group of emerging early-career artists the time, space and support to experience and develop a new body of work in a creative, professional environment.  This exhibition is a culmination of their residency.
Where: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Monday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-436-5860
www.arrowmont.org

 

March 10 & April 14,  2013 ::  KMA Second Sunday Docent Tours
Free docent tours are given on the second Sunday of each month at the Knoxville Museum of Art.
Where:  Knoxville Museum of Art

1050 World’s Fair Park Drive
2:00 pm
Free Admission
Contact:  865-525-6101
www.knoxart.org

 

March 15, 2013 ::  LWVKKC Presents “The Feeble Mindedness of Women”
The League of Women Voters of Knoxville/Knox County is presenting a staged reading, “The Feeble-Mindedness of Women”, a new play about the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Science.
SPONSORS:  League of Women Votes of Knoxville/Knox County, Flying Anvil Theatre, Knoxville & 1 Source Printing
Where: Hilton Knoxville Grand Ballroom
501 W. Church Ave
7 pm Reception :: 8 pm Showtime
Tickets:  $30 Advance, $35 Day of Show
Contact:  865-408-8468

 

March 22 – April 7, 2013 ::  Knoxville Children’s Theatre’s “Bridge to Terabithia”
Knoxville’s Children’s Theatre presents “Bridge to Terabithia”, a live play for families and children.  “Bridge to Terabithia” is the story of Jess, a 5th grader who befriends his classmate, Leslie.  Together they create an imaginary placed called Terabithia, free from the cares and worries of school and home life.  The story takes a sad and dramatic turn, and Jess must learn to face his fear, frustration and grief.
Where:  Knoxville Children’s Theatre
800 Tyson Street
Thursday – Friday, 7 pm ::  Saturday, 1 pm & 5 pm ::  Sunday, 3 pm
Tickets:  $10, $12
Contact:  865-599-5284
www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com

 

March 22 – June 16, 2013 ::  Tradition Redefined: The Larry & Brenda Thompson Collection of African American Art
Larry and Brenda Thompson have amassed a collection of art by African Americans from around the nation. The strength of their collection lies in their attention to artists who typically have not been recognized in African American art.
Where:  Knoxville Museum of Art

1050 World’s Fair Park Drive
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm ::  Sunday, 1 pm – 5 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-525-6101
www.knoxart.org

 

Tuesdays: April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2013 ::  KMA Dad, Mom and Me Pre-K Workshop
This five-part art workshop is designed to engage and motivate three and four year olds in hands-on creative avenues.
Where:  Knoxville Museum of Art

1050 World’s Fair Park Drive
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fee for 5-week series is $50 for KMA members, $60 for non-members, or $15 per class
Contact:  865-523-6349
www.knoxart.org

 

April 3 & 4, 2013 ::  NEEDTOBREATHE: The Drive all Night Tour 2013 with special guest Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
Hailing from South Carolina, NEEDTOBREATHE have cultivated the reputation as a must-see live act, as well as enjoying commercial success.
Where: Tennessee Theatre

8:30 pm
Admission:  $32.50
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.tennesseetheatre.com

 

April 4 – 7; 10 – 14; 17 – 19 and 21, 2013 ::  Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
The perfect “gals night out” show by the Emmy and Oscar winning creator of True Blood, Six Feet Under, and America Beauty.  Five reluctant bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, trying to avoid the over-the-top reception taking place in the backyard of a Knoxville, TN estate.  As the day goes on, these very different women realize they have more in common than they think!
Where:  Clarence Brown Theatre
1714 Andy Holt Avenue
Wednesday – Saturday 7:30 pm :: Sunday Matinee 2:00 pm
Tickets:  $15 Adult, n/a Senior, n/a UT Faculty/Staff :: $12 Non-UT Student :: $5 UT Student
Contact:  865-974-5161
www.ClarenceBrownTheatre.com

 

April 5, 2013 ::  Marc Broussard
Marc Broussard is an artist with a unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock and soul into contemporary terms.  Marc’s song “Home” was successful at radio and catapulted him onto the national touring stage.
Where:  Bijou Theatre

803 S. Gay St
8 pm
Tickets:  $21.50
Contact: 865-656-4444
www.knoxbijou.com

 

April 5, 2013 ::  Alex Smith and Charlotte Terrell – New Paintings

An opening reception showcasing new paintings by Knoxville native Alex Smith, Dogwood Arts Festival’s featured artist for 2013.  Also featured will be new work by Nashville painter Charlotte Terrell and the Heather Moore Jewelry Trunk Show.
Where:  Bennett Galleries & Company
5308 Kingston Pike
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission Free
Contact: 865-584-6791
www.BennettGalleries.com

 

April 5 – 28, 2013 ::  The Art Market Gallery Annual Members Auction
Bid in a silent auction of more than 50 works of art by members of the Art Market Gallery, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.  Choose from paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass work, wood, fiber and more.
Where:  Art Market Gallery
422 S. Gay St
Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm ::  Sunday, 1 – 5 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-525-5256
ArtMarketGallery.net

 

April 5, 2013 ::  Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell with Richard Thompson Electric Trio
Twelve time Grammy Award winner Emmylou Harris and hit maker Rodney Crowell hit the road this spring.
Where:  Tennessee Theatre

604 S. Gay St
8 pm
Admission:  $67.00 & $49.00
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.tennesseetheatre.com

 

April 5, 2013 ::  Market Square First Friday
On the first Friday of every month, downtown is happening! Enjoy a gallery walk downtown with art openings from the 100 block of Gay Street into Market Square.  Market Square District members offer performances, food specials, and sales to celebrate the vibrancy of our downtown area.
SPONSOR:  Market Square District Association
Where:  Gay Street, Market Square and Surrounding Downtown Locations
5 – 9 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-224-6732
www.KnoxvilleMarketSquare.com/FirstFriday

 

April 6, 2013  ::  Spring Plant Sale
Choose from many unique varieties of Dogwoods, all of which are represented on KGBA’s Dogwood Nature Trail.  Be the first to have one of these fantastic specimens in your yard.  Featuring everyone’s favorite flowering shrub:  the timeless Hydrangea.  Several rare varieties locally grown in East Tennessee are available.
Where:  Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum
9 – 1 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-862-8717
www.knoxgarden.org

 

April 6, 2013 ::  Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
Every scene is new, every night is different. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music and laughter. Dinner Theatre. 
SPONSOR:  BB&T
Where: Clayton Center for the Arts Grand Foyer
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Dinner 6 pm ::  Performance 8 pm
Contact:  865-981-8590

 

April 6, 2013 ::  Covenant Kids Run
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Kids Run is a fun event for children – and a fitness journey that culminates with an exciting and rewarding finish for every child.  The Covenant Kids Run is a program to encourage the good habit of regular exercise. Over 8-12 weeks leading up to event, kids exercise an equivalent of 26.2 miles and on their last mile they complete the marathon and cross the finish line on the 50-yard line at Neyland Stadium.

To register:  www.knoxvillemarathon.com
6 pm
Contact:  865-684-4294

 

April 7, 2013 ::  Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
New this year to the 2013 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is a two-person relay where two can now team up and each run a 13.1 leg of the marathon.  With the addition of the 2-person relay, the event is actually six different running events held over two days:  the 26.2 marathon, 13.1 half marathon, two-person and four-person marathon relays, and 5K run.  The Covenant Kids Run is on Saturday, April 6.  As in previous years, the finish line is on the 50-yard line inside Neyland Stadium.  Proceeds from the marathon benefit Covenant’s Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center Innovative Recreation Cooperative (IRC), which encourages people with disabilities to pursue leisure and sports.

Where:  Downtown Knoxville
To register:  www.knoxvillemarathon.com
7:30 am
Contact:  865-684-4294

 

April 7, 2013 ::  KSO Classics Series Presents: Principal Quartet Plays Beethoven
Join the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Principal Quartet for an afternoon of Beethoven.
Where:  Bijou Theatre

803 S. Gay St
2:30 pm
Tickets:  $24 up to $33
Contact:  865-291-3310
www.knoxvillesymphony.com

 

April 7, 2013 ::  Art on the Block 
A recurring event on the 100 Block of Gay Street seeks to showcase a wide variety of artistic forms as well as the typical gallery-type viewing parties.  Last year’s event was a phenomenal success and we hope to continue the tradition and become more a part of the Dogwood Arts Festival line-up.
SPONSOR:  100 Block Association
Where: 100 Block of Gay Street
100 Block of South Gay Street
5 – 10 pm
Free Admission
Contact:  865-951-5454

 

April 7, 2013 ::  Rhythm N’ Blooms Guitar Design Contest
Knox County high school students will compete in this year’s Rhythm n’ Blooms Guitar Design Contest, with one finalist from each participating high school.  The finalists will execute their winning guitar design, and these inspired instruments will be on display during the Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival.  Prizes will be given to the Best-of-Show, Second place and Third place.  Each of the finalists’ guitars will be auctioned to the public to benefit the Dogwood Arts Festival.
SPONSOR:  Dogwood Arts Festival, Knox County Schools, and Epiphone
Where:  Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
2743 Wimpole Ave
More details to follow.
www.KnoxGarden.org

 

April 9, 2013 ::  Dizzy Atmosphere: The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra with trumpeter Sean Jones
Dizzy Gillespie was one of the most electrifying figures in jazz history.  The KJO will bring his music back to life with one of today’s greatest trumpeters: Mr. Sean Jones.
SPONSORS: Elisabeth and Bill Rukeyser, WVLT-TV, WUOT 91.9 FM, American Piano Gallery, Moxley-Carmichael.
Where:

803 S. Gay Street
8 pm
Tickets:  $29.50 General, $15 Student
Contact: 865-573-3226
http://www.knoxjazz.org

 

April 9, 2013 ::  Formosa String Quartet
Winners of the London International String Quartet Competition, guest artists will join together for a sextext piece including performing works by Haydn, Bartok, Tchaikovsky and more.  This also features University of Tennessee’s faculty members Hillary Herndon, viola and Wesley Baldwin, cello.
Where:  Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Building
1408 Middle Way Drive
7 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-974-8935
www.music.utk.edu/events

 

April 10 -19, 2013 ::  MFA Thesis Exhibitions
UT School of Art Thesis exhibitions for Greg Daiker, Alex Merchant, Neil Ward, and Shelly O’Barr.
Where: UT Downtown Gallery
106 S. Gay St
Wednesday – Friday, 11 am – 6 pm ::  Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-673-0802
http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

 

April 11, 2013 ::  Weird Al Yankovic – LIVE!
The time has come.  “Weird Al” Yankovic, the biggest selling comedy recording artist of all time, has returned to demolish the pop landscape.
Where:  Tennessee Theatre

604 Gay St.
8 pm
Admission:  $49.50 & $39.50
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.tennesseetheatre.com

 

April 12, 2013 ::  The Temptations and The Four Tops
R&B legends The Temptations and The Four Tops have been churning out the hits for decades.  Come hear the endless list of hits.
Where:  Tennessee Theatre

604 S. Gay St
7:30 pm
Tickets:  $54.50 – $69.50
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.tennesseetheatre.com

 

April 12, 13, 19, 26 and 27, 2013 ::  Forbidden Knoxville Goes Psycho!
The best of local humor returns to Forbidden Knoxville Goes Psycho – a musical satire of all things Knoxvegas using songs from Lady Gaga to Broadway…wickedly funny and completely naughty.
SPONSORS:  Flying Anvil Theatre & Big Fatty’s
Where:  Big Fatty’s Catering Kitchen
5005 Kingston Pike
10 pm
Tickets:  $15 at the door, reservations accepted
Contact:  865-219-8317
flyinganviltheatre.com

 

April 12 – 14, 2013 ::  UT Opera Theatre:  “Rape of Lucretia”
A modern day twist to a legendary story about the love, lust and rape of a beautiful virgin by the king’s son, and the people’s outrage that overthrew the monarchy and established Rome as a Republic.
SPONSORS:  WUOT, WUTK and UT Cultural Affairs Board
Where:  UT Carousel Theatre
1714 Andy Holt Ave
Friday – Sunday 8 pm ::  Sunday Matinee 2:30 pm
Tickets:  $15 General;  $5 Students;  $10 Faculty, Staff, Seniors, Non-UT Students
Contact:  865-974-5161
www.music.utk.edu/opera

 

April 13 ::  KSO News Sentinel Pops Series Presents: Doc Severinsen – Italian Style
Join the beloved trumpeter and “Tonight Show” icon Doc Severinsen with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra while they take you to sunny Italy for this Pops Performance.
Where:  Civic Auditorium
500 Howard Baker, Jr. Ave
8 pm
Tickets:  $35 – $89
Contact:  865-291-3310
www.knoxvillesymphony.com

 

April 13, 2013  ::  Farragut Book Fest for Children
This event will feature local storytellers, book signings by local authors, art activities, music and refreshments
SPONSORS:  Farragut Arts Council and the Town of Farragut
Where:  Campbell Station Park
405 N. Campbell Station Road
10 am – 2 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-966-7057

 

April 13, 2013 ::  Local Literary Lights
Come and visit for the opportunity to meet and talk with local authors, and check out their books at Union Ave Books.  Authors you’ll see are Meg Bensey, David Madden, Bryan Charles, Nick McCall, Kim Trevathan, Tom Mattingly & Earl Hudson.  Also performing will be the duo Mountain Laurel from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
SPONSORS:  University of Tennessee Press, Union Ave Books and Friends of Knox County Library
Where:  Union Ave Books
517 Union Ave
11am – 3pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-951-2180
www.UnionAveBooks.com

 

April 13, 2013 ::  Knox Heritage Inc. Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Knox Heritage staff will lead attendees on a portion of the historic downtown Knoxville walking tour, highlighting interesting stories and facts about iconic buildings.  Free tour booklets provided.
SPONSOR:  Knox Heritage
Where: Knoxville Visitor Center
300 S. Gay Street
11 am
Free Admission, Donations Accepted
Contact:  865-523-8008

 

April 13, 2013 ::  Talahi Plant Sale
Considered to be the oldest plant sale in the area, The Knoxville Garden Club and the Garden Study Club is excited to be hosting the 49th annual Talahi Plant Sale.
SPONSORS:  Knoxville Garden Club & The Garden Study Club
Where:  Lakeshore Park
Corner of Northshore Drive and Lyons View Pike
9 am – 2 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-414-2890
KnoxvilleGardenClub.org

 

April 13 & 14, 2013  ::  UT Solar House Tours
Currently located in the beautiful UT Gardens, the University of Tennessee’s award winning prototype solar house will be open for tours on Saturday & Sunday, the 13th & 14th.  The student-designed house is entirely solar powered and demonstrates energy efficient appliances and construction techniques.
SPONSORS:  UT College of Architecture and Design, UT Institute for Smart Structures and UT Gardens
Where:  UT Gardens Friendship Plaza
Jacob Drive on the West Campus in Knoxville
12:30 – 5:00 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-719-0743
http://livinglightutk.com

 

April 14, 2013 ::  Esperanza Spalding
It has not taken Esperanza Spalding long to emerge as one of the brightest lights in the musical world.  She became the first jazz musician to receive the GRAMMY Award for Best New Artist in 2011.
Where:  Tennessee Theatre

604 S. Gay St
7:30 pm
Tickets:  $36.50, $49.50
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.tennesseetheatre.com

 

April 14, 2013  ::  KMA Family Fun Day
Everyone is invited to celebrate the Spring Family Fun Day.  Children of all ages have the opportunity to create art at one of the many art-making station inspired by current exhibitions.
Where:  Knoxville Museum of Art

1050 World’s Fair Park Drive
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-525-6101
www.knoxart.org

 

April 14, 2013 ::  Hunt for History
Join 8th grade students from The Episcopal School of Knoxville as they reenact the lives of persons buried in the historic Old Gray Cemetery.  Open gardens – rain or shine.  Parking in neighboring business lots.
Where:  Old Gray Cemetery
543 North Broadway
2 – 4 pm
Free Admission
Contact:  865-522-1424

 

April 14, 2013 ::  Son Volt
Son Volt can be described as music in which the clear hard truths of its lyrics mine the emotional complexities of life and love as fiddle and pedal steel swiftly commiserate.
Where:  Bijou Theatre

803 S. Gay St
8 pm
Tickets:  $19.50
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.knoxbijou.com

 

April 16, 2013 ::  Chris Thile and Brad Mehldau
Chris Thile of Punch Brothers will be joined by jazz pianist Brad Mehldau for a musical performance conveying a wide range of expression.  A combination of simple folk and bluegrass with the sophistication and brilliance of jazz and classical music.
Where:  Bijou Theatre

803 S. Gay St
8 pm
Tickets:  $33
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.knoxbijou.com

 

April 17, 2013 ::  Ben Rector
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Ben Rector is releasing his fourth album and embarking on a headlining tour for 2013.
Where:  Bijou Theatre

803 S. Gay St
8 pm
Tickets:  $15 Advance, $18
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.knoxbijou.com

 

April 18 – 19, 2013 ::  KSO Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series Presents:  Verdi: Messa da Requiem
Join Maestro Lucas Richman and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for our Moxley Carmichael Masterworks performance.
Where:  Tennessee Theatre

604 S. Gay St
7:30 pm
Tickets:  $24 – $85
Contact:  865-291-3310
www.knoxvillesymphony.com

 

April 19 – 21, 2013::  Outdoor KnoxFest
Three days of Urban Adventure for everyone from an outdoor enthusiast to someone who simply loves to Get Out & Play!  Experience Knoxville from a bicycle seat, stand up paddle board, canoe, trail, climbing wall, slack line and more at Outdoor KnoxFest.  Teamed with the Dogwood Arts Festival Outdoor KnoxFest promises to be bigger and better this year!
Outdoor KnoxFest is produced by Legacy Parks Foundation, a Knoxville-based non-profit actively working to make East TN a recreational destination of the Southeast.  Outdoor KnoxFest benefits the Legacy Parks Foundation.
SPONSOR:  Dogwood Arts Festival, Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, Smoky Mountain Wheelmen, Mast General Store, Knoxville Track Club, Ijams Nature Center, TVB, UT Outdoor Program, The Y, River Sports, Knoxville Disc Golf, Three Rivers Angler, KnoxVelo, Southern Cycling Operations
Where:  Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center
900 Volunteer Landing Lane
Times vary according to activities
Contact:  865-525-2585
www.legacyparks.org
More info

 

April 19, 2013 ::  CTE Goes Live
Student representatives from each Knox County High School participate in a live singing competition.
TITLE SPONSOR:  Scion Knoxville
Additional Sponsors:  Lexus of Knoxville, Texas Roadhouse, B97.5, Merle FM, Rivr Media, Stellar Vision & Sound, Pilot, McGaha Electronic, Coca-Cola, Toyota Knoxville
Where:  Market Square Stage
Downtown Knoxville – Market Square
7:45 – 10:00 pm
Free Admission
Contact:  865-773-9290

 

April 20, 2013 ::  The Steel Drivers
New music with the old feeling.  The Steel Drivers’ brand of bluegrass ‘intense, dark, poetic, and inescapably human’ is a refreshing reminder of the timeless power of string band music.
Where:  Bijou Theatre

803 S. Gay St
8 pm
Tickets:  $18
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.knoxbijou.com

 

April 20, 2013 ::  Marble Springs Storytelling Festival
A Festival of Storytelling for the whole family at Gov. John Sevier’s 1700′s Farmstead, Marble Springs.  Professional Storytellers perform live with humor, Traditional, Historic and Appalachian Trails.  Student Storytelling Showcase from 12 – 2 pm.  Special Guest:  Jack Neeley, author and columnist.  Food and Drink available, FREE Parking, easy access.
SPONSORS:  Gov. John Sevier Memorial Association & Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association
Where:  Marble Springs State Historic Site
1220 Gov John Sevier Hwy
12 – 2 pm
Tickets:  $5 adult, $3 students, 6 and under FREE
Contact:  865-573-5508
MarbleSprings.net

 

April 20 & 21, 2013 ::  Art Moves
Art Moves is a longstanding collaboration of original art, music and dance. This innovative live show features local dancers and musicians who take inspiration from the Festival’s Regional Fine Art Exhibition.
SPONSORS:  Momentum Dance Lab, Dogwood Arts Festival & Pilot Flying J
Where:  Emporium Center for Arts and Culture
Corner of Gay Street & Jackson Ave // 100 South Gay Street
Saturday 7 pm  ::  Sunday 2 pm
Tickets:  $15 General, $12 Students/Seniors at the door.  Save $2 with advance ticket purchase
Penny4Arts performance (only a penny for up to 3 children per adult admission).
Contact:  865-386-3464

 

April 20 & 21, 2013  ::  Art in Action
Art in Action is an open to the public event that features live demonstrations of glass blowing, Raku firing, pottery throwing and much more.  Fun for the whole family!
SPONSORS:  Liz-Beth & Co. and Lawler Wood Housing, LLC.
Where:  Liz-Beth & Co.
9211 Park West Blvd
Saturday 10 am – 5 pm ::  Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-691-8129
http://www.liz-beth.com

 

April 20 & 21, 2013  ::  Farragut Art in the Park
The 3rd annual Farragut Art in the Park is an en plein air event, with two days of painting or photography on location, followed by a gallery reception and sale.
SPONSORS:  Farragut Business Alliance, Dogwood Arts Alliance and Town of Farragut
Where:  Various Locations in Farragut
$25 entry fee for artists, free for spectators
9 am – 4 pm
Contact:  865-307-2486
www.FarragutBusiness.com

 

April 24, 2013 ::  Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang
Best known for his work with the alternative rock band Primus, Claypool’s mastery of the electric bass has brought him into the spotlight with his funky, creative playing style.
Where:  Bijou Theatre

803 S. Gay St
8 pm
Tickets:  $27.50 Advance, $29.50
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.knoxbijou.com

 

April 27, 2013 ::  50 Shades!  The Musical
This show is for mature audiences only!  50 Shades is a hilarious parody of the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon.
Where:  Bijou Theatre

803 S. Gay St
6 pm & 9 pm
Tickets:  $39.50 & 24.50
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.knoxbijou.com

 

April 27, 2013 ::  20th Annual Spring Garden Festival
This is an annual fundraising event for the Knox County Council of Garden Clubs.  Local vendors will provide a variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, garden art, and Certified Naturally Grown plants, herbs and produce.  Birke Baehr, author of “Birke on the Farm”, will have a book signing and presentation on organic farming.  Student art displays, live entertainment and refreshments also provided throughout the event.
SPONSOR:  The Franklin Square Merchants Association & The Knox County Council of Garden Clubs
Where:  The Shops at Franklin Square
9700 Kingston Pike
9 am – 3 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-621-2475

 

April 28, 2013 ::  Historic Fourth & Gill Tour of Homes
The Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood invites visitors to their 2013 Tour of Homes.  View century old to new infill homes, some by local architects, featuring authentic renovations and modern adaptations.
SPONSOR:  Fourth & Gill Neighborhood
Where:  purchase tickets at Central United Methodist Church during event hours
201 Third Ave
1 – 6 pm
Contact:  865-567-7980

 

April 30 & May 1, 2013 ::  Green Day’s American Idiot
Green Day’s groundbreaking rock opera, AMERICAN IDIOT.  This contains adult content and strong language.  This show is best for mature teenagers and up.
Where:  Tennessee Theatre

604 S. Gay St
7:30 pm
Tickets:  $77, $67, $52, $37
Contact:  865-656-4444
www.tennesseetheatre.com

 

Ongoing ::  Currents:  Recent Art from East Tennessee and Beyond
While the museum’s Higher Ground gallery celebrates our region’s art history, Currents, a new ongoing display, examines recent developments in international contemporary art.
Where:  Knoxville Museum of Art

1050 World’s Fair Park Drive
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm ::  Sunday 1 pm – 5pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-525-6101
www.knoxart.org

 

Ongoing ::  Higher Ground: A Century of Visual Arts in Tennessee
Higher Ground is an ongoing exhibit devoted to the history of art in East Tennessee.  It features of selection of more than 60 objects from the KMA’s holdings supplemented by those borrowed from collections all over the country.
Where: Knoxville Museum of Art

1050 World’s Fair Park Drive
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm ::  Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
Admission Free
Contact:  865-525-6101
www.knoxart.org

 

Ongoing ::  Art and Architecture
A self-guided tour of more than 40 works in various mediums from local, regional, national and international artists celebrating the richness and diversity of East Tennessee.  The collection, which encompasses two floors of the building reflects the alluring environment of the area, the enduring majesty of our mountains, and the vitality of our cities and towns.
Where:  Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street
8 am – 5 pm ::  Nights and weekends vary based upon event schedule
Admission Free
Contact:  865-522-5669
www.KnoxvilleConventionCenter.com