2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 2010
When Knoxville Blooms!

For half a century, the Dogwood Arts Festival has celebrated the natural and cultural beauty of East Tennessee. The 2010 edition showcases our region's best visual and performing artists in a "blue jean to black tie" festival that has something for everyone! For the entire month of April, Dogwood's 50th anniversary will be commemorated in style, featuring a vibrant mix of blooming flowers and trees, fine art, crafts, theater, dance, Americana music, film and literary arts.

April 2 - October 31
Art in Public Places

A world-class exhibition of large-scale outdoor sculptures enlivens downtown Knoxville.

April 2 - 30
Regional Fine Art Exhibition

Progressive emerging and professional regional artists exhibit their work in a variety of genres.
128 S. Gay Street.

April 2 - 30
Student Art Show

Knoxville's next generation of artists is on display, featuring the work of gifted art students from area schools at the Emporium Center for the Arts
100 S. Gay Street.

April 6
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra

"Evening with a Legend" starring Monty Alexander
Bijou Theater

April 7 - 25
Trails & Gardens

Explore over 60 miles of trails, open gardens, camera sites and historic homes as you enjoy a walk, bike ride, drive or bus tour. Fountain City is the featured trail in 2010.

April 9 - 11
Market Square Art Fair

Downtown Knoxville is transformed into a lively street fair with high-quality arts and crafts booths, demonstrations, entertainment and festive food.

April 16 - 18
Rhythm 'N Blooms

Experience East Tennessee's historical and present role in Americana music with performances by a who's who of locally and nationally-renowned musicians.

April 17 & 18
Chalk Walk

Downtown sidewalks become the canvas for professional and student artists during this street painting festival.

April 20
Diva Luncheon

A much anticipated gathering of the area's finest women in business and community leadership featuring a wearable art fashion show. With the theme of "We've Got a Shoe Attitude" guests enjoy "kicking up their heels" at this annual luncheon.

April 22
A Very Special Arts Festival

An inspiring mini-festival where children with mental and physical challenges celebrate the arts.

April 23
Dogwood Parade

Bloom, bloom, bloom is the heartbeat of downtown Knoxville when marching bands, decorated floats, helium balloons, clowns and street performers march down Gay Street in celebration of the five decades of Dogwood.

April 23
Dogwood Mile

Walk, jog or sprint through the streets of downtown Knoxville in this family-friendly race.

April 24
Bikes and Blooms

Experience the Dogwood Trails the lean, green way - on a bicycle by way of an organized or self-guided ride.

April 24 & 25
Dogwood Art DeTour

Artists studio trails take you behind the scenes of local artists' creative processes and into their working studios.

May 7 - 30
2010 Art Source

The talents of Knox County Schools' art instructors take the spotlight at this exciting exhibition at UT Gallery located at 106 S. Gay Street.