Calendar of Events
March 9, 2012 :: Exhibit Reception for Bobbie Crews, Dogwood Arts’ Resident Artist, at our offices from 5:00-7:00pm
March 29, 2012 :: Dogwood After Dark
April 6, 2012 :: Art in Public Places, Nexus, Regional Fine Art & Student Art Exhibition Openings
April 11-30, 2012 :: Dogwood Trails, Open Gardens & Camera Sites
April 13-15, 2012 :: Market Square Art Fair
April 20-22, 2012 :: Rhythm N’ Blooms
April 21, 2012 :: Chalk Walk
April 24, 2012 :: A Very Special Arts Festival
April 27, 2012 :: Dogwood Mile & Party on the Square
April 27, 2012 :: Dogwood Parade
April 28-29, 2012 :: Bikes & Blooms
April 28-29, 2012 :: Dogwood Art DeTour
May 3, 2012 :: Diva Luncheon
May 4-25, 2012 :: Art Source Exhibition Opening
2012 Festival Dates to be Announced Soon! :: Bus Tours of the Dogwood Trails
December 1, 2012 :: Bazillion Blooms
February 15-17, 2012 :: House & Garden Show
2011 Grand Performances, Art Exhibits, and other Events by Festival Partners
PERFORMANCES
April 1-3 & 7-10
Shadowlands by William Nicholson
This West End and Broadway hit is the love story of C.S. Lewis, Oxford don and author of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Screwtape Letters, and American poet Joy Davidman.
Sponsors: Delta 21 Resources, Inc., Fleenor Security Systems, Cornerstone Foundation
The WordPlayers’ Theater @ MCM
1540 Robinson Road, Knoxville
April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at 7:30 p.m. & April 3, 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 Adults and $10 Seniors and Students
865.539.2490
http://www.wordplayers.org/
April 7-10
The Taming of the Shrew
A Maryville College Fine Arts Division Production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy about the battle between the sexes is directed by Robert Hutchens.
The Haslam Family Flex Theatre
Clayton Center for the Arts
Maryville College Campus
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
April 7-9 at 8 p.m. & April 10 at 2 p.m.
Admission: to be announced
865.981.8590
http://www.claytonartscenter.com/
April 21-23 & 27-29
The Music Man
Seventy-six trombones on the CBT stage! America’s favorite musical about a salesman who gets his foot caught in the door.
Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Knoxville, WUOT, Knoxville News Sentinel, Comcast, WBIR, B97.5
Clarence Brown Theatre Mainstage
206 McClung Tower, Knoxville
2 p.m. matinee & 7:30 p.m. evening
Prices vary
865.974.5161
http://www.clarencebrowntheatre.com/
April 26 & 27
DreamWorks’ Madagascar Live!
Brought vividly to life by imaginative sets and costumes, MADAGASCAR LIVE follows Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo from their home at New York’s Central Park Zoo on an unexpected adventure to Africa.
Tennessee Theatre
604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
4 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days
Admission: $80.75, $38.75, $28.75 and $18.75 plus applicable service fees
865.684.1200
http://www.tennesseetheatre.com/
LITERARY ARTS
April 9
Marble Springs Storytelling Festival
An all day festival of storytelling for the whole family at the historic recreation of John Sevier’s 1700′s Farmstead, Marble Springs. Features traditional tales, tall tales, quilt stories, historic tales and ghost stories.
Sponsors: Gov. John Sevier Memorial Association, Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association
Marble Springs
1220 W. Governor John Sevier Hwy., Knoxville
1-8 p.m.
Admission: $5 adult, $3 student, children under 6 free. Free parking. Bring seating.
865.573.5508
http://www.marblesprings.net/
April 16
Book Fest
Encourages children to read by highlighting local children’s book authors, encouraging artistic interpretations of stories, and emphasizing the joy of reading. The event includes story telling by Library staff members, a creative arts station, and book signing by the local children’s authors. There will be music, activities, food and fun for all children.
Sponsor: Town of Farragut Arts Council
Campbell Station Road Park
417 N. Campbell Station Road, Farragut
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free
MUSIC
April 1
Alive After Five: The Streamliners Swing Orchestra
High-energy swing and jazz in the styles of Count Basie, Duke Ellingtone, Louis Primo, and Ella Fitzgerald, with a little Louis Jordan R & B mixed in for good measure.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $10, $6 for KMA members and students with ID
865-525-6101
http://www.knoxart.org/
April 3
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Principal Quartet and Woodwind Quintet
An afternoon of chamber classics including Cowell’s Mosaic Quartet, Barber’s Summer Music, Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro and Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 59, No. 1 in F, “Rasumovsky”
Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
2:30 p.m.
Admission: $23.50-$32.50
865.291.3310
http://www.knoxvillesymphony.com/
April 4
Jennifer Olander Faculty Recital
An evening of duo piano music presented by the Maryville College Fine Arts Faculty.
The Lambert Recital Hall
Clayton Center for the Arts
Maryville College campus
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.981.8152
http://www.claytonartscenter.com/
April 8
Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play
Presented by the Clayton Center for the Arts
Triple Play is the name given to three outstanding and versatile musicians, Peter Madcat Ruth (on harmonica, guitar, jaw harp, percussion and vocals), Joel Brown (folk and classical acoustic guitar and vocals), and Chris Brubeck (electric bass, bass trombone, piano and vocals).
The Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Clayton Center for the Arts
Maryville College Campus
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
8 p.m.
Admission: $15-$25
865.981.8590
http://www.claytonartscenter.com/
April 8
Alive After Five: The Stella-Vees
The Stella-Vees play Chicago and swinging West Coast style blues reflecting influences of legendary blues musicians like T-Bone Walker, Hollywood Fats, Magic Sam and Little Walter.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $8, $4 for KMA members and students with ID
865-525-6101
http://www.knoxart.org/
April 10
The Adams Foundation and Pianist Ian Hobson
Presented by the Clayton Center for the Arts
Hobson’s performances and recordings span the piano repertoire from the London Pianoforte School to the complete cycle of Beethoven piano sonatas, all of the Brahms variations for piano, Bach’s “Goldberg” Variations, the Chopin-Godowsky etudes, Rachmaninoff’s early works, and solo piano transcriptions to contemporary pieces.
The Lambert Recital Hall
Clayton Center for the Arts
Maryville College Campus
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
7:30 p.m.
Admission: $10-$20
865.981.8590
http://www.claytonartscenter.com/
April 14
Toad the Wet Sprocket
Presented by WFIV
Their mellow, melodic folk-pop sound made them one of the most successful alternative rock bands in the early 1990s. Now they’re playing to enthusiastic crowds of all ages across the country, proving that great music truly is timeless.
Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
8 p.m.
Admission: $25 plus applicable service fees
865.522.0832
http://www.knoxbijou.com/
April 14 & 15
Beethoven’s Ninth
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony featuring the Ode to Joy. Also on the program, pianist Jeffrey Biegel joins the orchestra to perform Bolcom’s Prometheus.
Tennessee Theatre
604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
8 p.m.
Admission: $23-$85
865.291.3310
http://www.knoxvillesymphony.com/
April 15
Old 97’s
One of the most enduring bands in the alternative country-rock catalog.
Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
8 p.m.
Admission: $19.50 plus applicable service charge
865.522.0832
http://www.knoxbijou.com/
April 15
Alive After Five: Keith Brown CD Release Party
Keith Brown has become a force to be reckoned with as a jazz pianist and in other genres as well. The ensemble he brings to “Alive After Five” will be celebrating the release of the CD he recorded in France last November.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $8, $4 for KMA members and students with ID
865-525-6101
http://www.knoxart.org/
April 19
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: Afro Latin Jazz Night
Pianist Arturo O’Farrill and the entire rhythm section from the Lincoln Center Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra join the KJO to explore the pulsing rhythms of this exciting genre.
Sponsors: Dogwood Arts Festival, WVLT-TV, Metro Pulse, Knoxville Magazine, American Piano Gallery and Moxley Carmichael
Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
8 p.m.
Admission: $27.50 adults, $15 students
865-684-1200
http://www.knoxjazz.org/
April 20
Trans-Siberian Orchestra “Beethoven’s Last Night”
A rock opera conceived by Paul O’Neill. O’Neill created a theatrical experience that combined with arena rock takes this new genre to unprecedented levels.
Knoxville Civic Coliseum
500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave., Knoxville
7:30 p.m.
Admission: $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50 plus applicable service fees
865.215.8900
April 22
Piano and Percussion, An evening with Robert Bonham and Shaun Salem
Compositions will include the Sonata for Piano and Percussion by Peggy Glanville-Hicks (using themes of Watussi Africans), an original work by Mr. Salem, Balkan Dances by Marko Tajcevik for piano solo, and more.
Lambert Recital Hall
Clayton Center for the Arts
Maryville College Campus
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
7:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 and $10
865.981.8590
http://www.claytonartscenter.com/
April 25
Amos Lee
Amos Lee delivers a unique brand of folk-soul music that aims to unite, uplift, and inspire. After releasing his debut album he was named one of Rolling Stone’s “Top 10 Artists to Watch.”
Tennessee Theatre
604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
8 p.m.
Admission: $35 plus applicable service fees
865.684.1200
http://www.tennesseetheatre.com/
April 29
Alive After Five: Seth Walker Band
The driving delivery and infectious down-home style of Seth Walker’s voice and songs resonate with blues and roots music.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $9, $5 for KMA members and students with ID
865-525-6101
http://www.knoxart.org/
DANCE
April 16 & 17
Cinderella
Presented by The Appalachian Ballet Company
Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Clayton Center for the Arts
Maryville College Campus
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
April 16 at 7:30 pm and April 17, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Admission: to be announced
865.981.8590
www.claytonartscenter.com
ART EXHIBITS
April 1-30
Clayton Center Visual Arts Exhibits
Visual Arts Exhibits occurring in the Clayton Center Galleries: The Denco Community Gallery, the Blackberry Farm Gallery, the Student Gallery and La Dolce Vita Gift Shop.
Clayton Center for the Arts
Maryville College Campus
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and April 29 until 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.981.8590
http://www.claytonartscenter.com/
April 1-30
Knoxville Local African American Artist Exhibit
During the month of April the Beck Cultural Exchange Center will feature art by Knoxville natives including Alan Jones.
Beck Center Exhibit Hall
1927 Dandridge Ave., Knoxville
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.524.8461
http://www.beckcenter.net/
April 1-30
The Art of Poland, From the Collection of Victor Ashe
Exhibition of paintings, sculptures, drawings and photography from Polish artists collected by former mayor Victor Ashe during his tenure as an ambassador to Poland.
UT Downtown Gallery
106 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.6730802
http://www.web.utk.edu/downtown
April 1-30
April Exhibition
Special exhibition of works of art by Marcia Goldenstein, Jason Sacran, Joseph Delaney, Donna Brass, Whitney Leland, Alice Williams, Scott Upton and Laurie Goddard.
Law’s Interiors & Design
4503 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.584.1400
http://www.lawsinteriors.com/
April 1-30
Elementary Art Exhibition
White Pine Elementary School Exhibition in the Knoxville Museum of Art Education Gallery.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
Tue. – Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865-525-6101
http://www.knoxart.org/
April 1-30
Exhibit by Former Jefferson Middle School Students
This exhibit kicks off the new office and gallery for the Arts Council of Oak Ridge. The gallery will showcase the work of our regions student and professional artists.
Arts Council of Oak Ridge
104 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge, 37830
Mon, Tues, Thurs., Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.300.6874
http://www.artscouncilofoakridge.org/
April 8
Jim Gray: From the Mountains to the Seas, Paintings of the Roads I’ve Traveled
Exhibit and sale of original paintings and sketches that span the life of Jim Gray. Artist will be present for reception.
Liz-Beth & Co. Fine Art Gallery
9211 Park West Blvd., Knoxville
5-9 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.691.8129
http://www.liz-beth.com/
April 15-May 21
Spring Wildflower Artist of the Year Exhibition
In collaboration with Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Arrowmont annually exhibits the original artworks of the featured Spring Wildflower Artist of the Year. Compositions range from botanicals to mountain landscapes.
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts Loggia Galleries
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Open Daily
Admission: Free
865.436.5860
www.arrowmont.org
Through April 23
Roads I’ve Traveled: The Life’s Work of Jim Gray
This retrospective exhibition showcases the East Tennessee inspired landscapes as well as additional selections from Gray’s life’s work.
Sponsors: Jim and Natalie Haslam, Jim Gray Gallery, Knox County Public Library
Museum of East Tennessee History
601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-5p.m.
Admission: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors, Free for children 16 and under, Sundays free
865.215.8830
http://www.easttnhistory.org/
Through April 24
Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996-2008
Peter Sarkisian’s art lies at the intersection of film, video and sculpture. The resulting works create the illusion of video in the round, a heightened viewing experience marked by perceptual conflicts between image, contour and surface.
Sponsor: National Endowment for the Arts
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.525.6101
http://www.knoxart.org/
Through May 7
Artists-in-Residence Annual Exhibition
Arrowmont’s 2011 Artists-in-Residence Exhibition features current work by emerging artists Andrea Moon (ceramic sculpture), Jennifer Wells (metal), Shawn O’Connor (functional ceramics), and Wyatt Dagla Secers (wood). Galleries are open daily. An opening reception will be held Saturday, April 9 in the Sandra J. Blain Gallery on the Arrowmont Campus.
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts Galleries
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Open Daily
Admission: Free
865.436.5860
http://www.arrowmont.org/
Through May 15
Xiaoze Xie, “Amplified Moments” Exhibition
More than 30 large-scale works represent Xie’s achievements in painting, drawing, photography, installation and video.
Presenting Sponsor: Samek Art Museum, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA.
Additional Sponsors: AT&T, Real Yellow Pages, Digital Media Graphix, Method Bureau and WBIR.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865-525-6101
http://www.knoxart.org/
Through May 22
Mapping the New World
29 Original maps that date from 1493-1847 which trace the increasing geographical knowledge of the new world.
Sponsors: W. Graham Arader III, UT Knoxville Ready for the World: International and Intercultural Awareness Initiative, Garmin
Frank H. McClung Museum
1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville
Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.974.2144
http://www.mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/
Ongoing
One Ton Tennessee Marble Show
Eight sculptures, weighing at least a ton each, all by different artists made from TN Marble. Each placed in a different location in the UT Gardens so that the elements of garden design and plant color, texture, and form accentuate the beauty of each sculpture.
UT Gardens
Neyland Drive (next to UT Vet School), Knoxville
Open daylight hours
Admission: Free
865.974.7972
http://utgardens.tennessee.edu/
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.
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street, Knoxville
Monday- Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nights and weekends vary based upon event schedule
Admission: Free
869.522.5669
http://www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com/
ART CLASSES, TOURS & LECTURES
March 29 & April 5, 12, 19 and 26
Exploring Mixed Media (Class)
Have fun painting and experimenting using a variety of materials and techniques! You will work with layering, transfer techniques and collage. Learn to personalize your paintings using found and treasured items. This is an evolving process that will allow each person to discover and actively participate in bringing their own experiences to each work.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: call for pricing
865-525-6101
http://www.knoxart.org/
April 2
Kids for Art: Robin Surber, Introduction to Found Object Collage
Students will have an opportunity to create a finished work using a multiple of artistic techniques. Suggested age group 7 to 13.
Bennett Galleries & Company
5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Limited to 20 students; e-mail GingerD@bennettgalleries.com for reservation
865.584.6791
http://www.bennettgalleries.com/
April 2-3
Sculpture in Light Concrete Class
Starting with a prepared cement and vermiculite form that is light weight and easy to work with, you will end with your own inspired sculpture for your garden.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. & Sun. 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Admission: KMA members $100, non-members $125, materials fee: $20
865-525-6101
www.knoxart.org
April 6
Dine & Discover: Exploring Higher Ground with Steve Cotham
Dine & Discover is a series of weekday lunchtime programs offering insight into current KMA exhibitions, the museum’s collection, and the art world in general. The program features a fast-paced 20-30 minute lecture while participants eat lunch. Afterward, the speaker leads the group on a brief walk through of featured KMA exhibitions. Participants may bring lunch to Dine & Discover or may call Chris Molinski at 865-934-2037 in advance to order lunch from the Lunchbox. The cost for lunch is $10 (cash only, please).
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
12-1 p.m.
Admission: Free
865-525-6101
http://www.knoxart.org/
April 12
2011 Sarah Jane Hardrath Kramer Lecture
The endowed fund established by Sarah’s family, friends and others committed to the arts supports lectures by prominent artists, artist historians, art educators or experts in a related field. 2011 speaker is Valerie Cassel Oliver, senior curator at the Contemporary Art Museum, Houston.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
6 p.m.
Admission: Free
865-525-6101
http://www.knoxart.org/
April 14
Gallery Tour with Mary Morris: How to View Contemporary Art
Mary Morris will explain the various media used by artists today, both traditional and new, while viewing the current Dogwood’s “Regional Art Exhibition.”
Bennett Galleries & Company
5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Gallery Talk 6-7 p.m.|
Admission: Free
Limited seating; please send reservations by April 8 to GingerD@bennettgalleries.com
865.584.6791
http://www.bennettgalleries.com/
April 16
Kids for Art: Marga Hayes McBride, Introduction to Hand Built Sculpting
Using air-dry clay, students will learn basic sculpting techniques of building the form and carving. Suggested age 7 and above.
Bennett Galleries & Company
5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
2-3:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Limited to 20 students; e-mail GingerD@bennettgalleries.com for reservations.
865.584.6791
www.bennettgalleries.com
April 28
Gallery Tour with Mary Morris, Insider’s Guide to Collecting and Care for your Art
Mary Morris will speak about the joy of collecting and maintaining the work you have.
Bennett Galleries & Company
5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Gallery Talk 6-7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Limited seating; please send reservations by April 20 to GingerD@bennettgalleries.com
865.584.6791
http://www.bennettgalleries.com/
April 30
Kids for Art: Donna Moore, Introduction to Pinhole Photography, assisted by Bennett Galleries’ own Ramona Bishop
Students will make their own pinhole camera, learn to take photographs and process the negatives in a traditional darkroom.
Bennett Galleries & Company
5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
2-3:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.584.6791
http://www.bennettgalleries.com/
OTHER ART EVENTS
April 1
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.
Sponsored by: Market Square District Association
Downtown Knoxville
Gay Street, Market Square and surrounding downtown locations
5-9 p.m.
Free
865.224.MSDA
www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com/firstfriday
April 1
Nord River Studios at The SouthEastern Glass Building
Large scale paintings, drawings and sculpture by artist, Eric Nord. Tours of Lofts will be available.
The SouthEastern Glass Building
555 West Jackson Avenue, Knoxville
5-10 p.m.
Free
865.696.7326
http://www.nordriverstudios.net/
April 1
The Salvage Show
Over 20 artists will each present a piece made using architectural salvage from the Knox Heritage salvage program. Work will be functional design or fine art and everything will be for sale as a fundraiser for Knox Heritage.
110 South Gay Street, Knoxville
6-9 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.556.5860
http://www.knoxheritage.org/
April 1-10
The Art Market Gallery Annual Member’s Auction
Bid in a silent auction of over 50 works of original art by Art Market Gallery member artists. Choose from paintings, glass work, jewelry, pottery, wood designs and more.
Art Market Gallery
422 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.525.5265
http://www.artmarketgallery.net/
April 2
Uniquely Knoxville Artist Expo
You will find artists that are featured in the Uniquely Knoxville Gift Shop. Visit them and learn more about their crafts and ability.
Sponsored by: Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation
Knoxville Visitor Center
301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
Fri.- & Sat. 2 p.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.523.7263
http://www.knoxville.org/
April 8 & 9
Portraits, Beall and Thomas Photography
Photography team Kreis Beall and Heather Anne Thomas will offer a special portrait photo package just in time for Mother’s Day.
Bennett Galleries & Company
5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.584.6791
http://www.bennettgalleries.com/
April 8 & 9
Margaret Ellis, Jewelry Trunk Show
Nashville jewelry artists specializing in fine silver, 24K gold and semi-precious stones. Meet and greet afterward.
Bennett Galleries & Company
5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Meet & Greet champagne reception 5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.584.6791
http://www.bennettgalleries.com/
April 9 & 10
Farragut Art in the Park
Local artists create art reflecting designated locations in Farragut. The public will be welcome to stroll along and observe the artists as they create their art
Sponsor: Farragut Business Alliance
Campbell Station Park, 405 N. Campbell St. Rd.
McFee Park, 917 McFee Rd.
Anchor Park, 11730 Turkey Creek Road
Admiral Farragut Memorial Plaza, 11408 Municipal Ctr. Drive
Old Concord Village, Concord Road
The Avery Russell House, 11409 Kingston Pike
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.777.2001
http://www.farragutbusiness.com/
April 15
Farragut Art in the Park Reception & Sale
Wine reception and sale of Farragut Art in the Park creations benefitting the Beautification Program for the town of Farragut parks.
Sponsor: Farragut Business Alliance
Red Line Gallery
11519 Kingston Pike, Farragut
7 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.777.2001
http://www.farragutbusiness.com/
April 29
Last Friday Art Walks
Celebrate the arts on the last Friday of every month in Downtown Maryville. Participating businesses hosts a featured artist including all disciplines of art; visual arts, performance artists, actors, writers, dancers, musicians, etc.
Downtown Maryville
Admission: Free
http://www.maryvilleartwalk.com/
GARDENS
April 7 – 30
Fourth & Gill Dogwood Walking Trail
Stroll through one of Knoxville’s premier historic districts while the dogwoods are in bloom and enjoy the streetscapes and gardens that grace century old homes. Maps located in a special event mailbox on the 1300 block of Luttrell street, beside Brownlow School Lofts, detail notable trees and gardens for the self-guided tour.
Sponsor: Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood
Fourth & Gill
Dawn to Dusk
Admission: Free
865.521.7155
http://www.fourthandgill.org/
April 7
Cocktails and Dinner honoring Vince Dooley
A prelude to the event the following day: ”Evening in the Garden with Vince Dooley.”
805 Scenic Drive, Knoxville
6:30 p.m.
Admission: $250 per person
Reservations needed. Contact Sherrie at 865.862.8717 or sherrie@knoxgarden.org.
http://knoxgarden.org/events/vince-dooley-at-the-garden.html
April 8
Evening in the Garden with Vince Dooley
Enjoy an evening in the garden with former football coach at the University of Georgia, avid gardener, father of UT Head Football coach, Derek Dooley, and author of “Vince Dooley’s Garden: A Horicultural Journey of a Football Coach”.
Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum
2743 Wimpole Avenue, Knoxville
6:00 p.m.
Admission: $30 for KBGA members and $40 for non-members
Reservations needed. Contact Sherrie at 865.862.8717 or sherrie@knoxgarden.org.
http://knoxgarden.org/events/vince-dooley-at-the-garden.html
April 16
Talahi Plant Sale
Sponsors: Knoxville Garden Club and Garden Study Club
Lakeshore Park
Corner of Northshore Drive and Lyons View Pike, Knoxville
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free
April 30
North Hills Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale
The North Hills Garden Club donates many wonderful perennials that are known to thrive in this area and grow in the gardens of these historic homes. Select annuals and hanging baskets also available. Beautifully unique arts and crafts are available in the booth area.
Sponsors: North Hills Garden Club
North Hills Park
Off Kennington Lane at Kenilworth (follow the signs)
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.524.4026
Facebook Page: North-Hills-Garden-Club-Annual-Perennial-Plant-Sale
April 30
18th Annual Spring Garden Festival at Franklin Square
A variety of plants will be on sale, including annuals, perennials, wildflowers, herbs, day lilies, ferns, and others; garden related arts and crafts; gardening services and information; jazz; family activities.
Sponsors: The Knox County Council of Garden Clubs and the Franklin Square Merchants Association
The Shops at Franklin Square
9700 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.539.2791
http://www.franklinsq.com/
OPEN HOUSES
April 9
Historic Russell House Open House
Mr. Russell will open this historical house to the public and narrate the tour with some historical facts.
NW Corner of Campbell Station & Kingston Pike
11409 Kingston Pike, Farragut
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
678.860.8516
http://www.townoffarragut.org/
April 11-17
Speedwell Manor Open House Tours
Historic tours of Speedwell Manor, built in 1830 and moved to Knoxville in 1950. All original wood and windows with period antiques. Also includes historic cemetery for revolutionary soldier Jesse Wells.
Speedwell Manor
2112 Manor Road, Knoxville
1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.577.8182
FITNESS
April 2-3
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
The largest competitive road race in East Tennessee drawing more than 6,000 runners. The event includes a Race Expo open to the public, Kids Run on Saturday and the marathon, half marathon, and 5K on Sunday.
Sponsors: Covenant Health and the Knoxville Track Club
Marathon Expo in the Knoxville Exhibition Center; Kids Run and Marathon in downtown Knoxville (Clinch Avenue Bridge start)
Sat. Marathon Expo 9 a.m.-8p.m.; Sat. Kids Run 6 p.m.; Sun. Marathon 7:30 a.m.
Admission: Expo and spectator viewing free; Race registration is $15-$95 depending on event and time entered
865.684.4294
http://www.knoxvillemarathon.com/
April 16
Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Challenge
Two great races to choose from! The Adventure Race will be a challenging course for three teams of three who will bike, run, paddle, swim, orienteer and face a few surprises as they maneuver through parks and trails in and around downtown Knoxville. The race will last 6 to 12 hours. The Citizen’s Race will take teams through undiscovered trails and forests on foot, bike and by water in a less difficult route that will last 2 to 4 hours.
Sponsors: River Sports Outfitters, Columbia, Pepsi, WBIR, Metro Pulse, New Belgium
Ijams Nature Center at 8 a.m.
Admission: Spectators Free; Adventure race $295 per team or $195 solo; Citizens race $150 per team or $95 solo
865.525.2585
http://www.legacyparks.org/
FOOD/FARMER’S MARKET
April 2, 9, 16, 30
Farmers Market
Celebrate the bounty of our region with seasonal products from Blackberry Farm, Benton’s Bacon, Edible Revolution, Sweet P, and the Ole Smoky Distillery as well as a few fresh faces in organic produce and garden design.
Bennett Galleries & Company
5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.584.6791
http://www.bennettgalleries.com/
April 30
Preview of the Market Square Farmers’ Market
Visit some of your favorite food and farm vendors from the Market Square Farmers’ Market during the Chalk Walk on Market Street. Shop for early spring crops as well as baked goods, eggs, meat and prepared food.
Market Square, between Union and Clinch
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free
865.405.3135
http://www.marketsquarefarmersmarket.org/