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 1
50th Anniversary Dogwood Gala and Patron Party

For half a century, the Dogwood Arts Festival has celebrated the natural and cultural beauty of East Tennessee. Now, on the eve of the Dogwood Arts Festival's 50th anniversary, it's time to celebrate the Festival itself! Join us on Thursday, April 1, for "Feast of Fools," a performing arts extravaganza fitting of the 2010 Festival's opening night and its 50th anniversary celebration. Fine food, entertainment and company will be the order of this enchanted spring evening. The setting is the historic Tennessee Theatre, the crown jewel of East Tennessee's performing arts centers. Established in 1928 and recently renovated, the Tennessee is nothing short of resplendent in its elegance and grandeur, and it is a fine venue for a party! Come costumed as your favorite fool for a chance to win a fabulous prize, or dress cocktail festive.
Tennessee Theatre
604 S. Gay Street
7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Tickets are $125 and may be purchased by calling 865.637.4561

April 1 - June 30
Joe Parrott: A Retrospective

Well known locally for his paintings of Knoxville architecture, Joe Parrott brings together in this exhibition current paintings as well as paintings that were completed more than 35 years ago. Parrott's earlier paintings often reflect a more historic view of Knoxville and will certainly stir memories for many. In seeing the current and earlier works side by side in this exhibition, we find an important artist that has been quietly painting Knoxville every day and documenting our times past. Presented by Hanson Gallery.
Knoxville News Sentinel Gallery
2332 News Sentinel Dr., Knoxville
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.342.6439

April 2
Alive After Five

Christabel and The Jons are based in Knoxville, but now spend most of their time touring all over the eastern U.S. performing their fetching blend of acoustic swing and Americana. Sponsors: Cherokee Distributing Co., Metro Pulse and WDVX 89.9FM
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville
6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $9
865.525.6101
www.knoxart.org

April 2
Dogwood Arts Film Festival

The Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound & McClung Historical Collection/East Tennessee Historical Society present a Double Feature:
6:30 p.m. - Downtown Knoxville and the Dogwood Arts Festival
An interesting and surprising look at the historical events happening in Knoxville during the 1950s and 1960s. The histories of the town and the Dogwood Arts Festival are both told using rare archival film footage, much of it unseen for decades. You'll see the beginnings of the festival, the 1963 Knoxville civil rights movement, local counter culture, vintage views of the city, and much more.
7 p.m. - The Fool Killer (1965)
Anthony Perkins and a host of local Knoxville extras star in this off-beat film shot in and around Knoxville. This rarely-seen film premiered in Knoxville during the 1965 Dogwood Arts Festival.
Museum of East Tennessee History
601 S. Gay St., Knoxville
Admission: Free
865.215.8830
www.easttnhistory.org

April 2
First Friday Downtown Knoxville

Enjoy some of the best of what downtown Knoxville has to offer with art openings, performances, food and drink specials and sales at Market Square District businesses, galleries and restaurants.
Market Square District Businesses
1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville
5-9 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.414.1827
www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com

Opening Receptions at The Emporium
The Arts & Culture Alliance presents two exhibitions in the Emporium: "ReVision: Viewing Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways" featuring Gee's Bend quilts and sculptures. On exhibition April 2-23. Dogwood Arts Student Art Show featuring approximately 50 works by local art students. On exhibition April 2-30. Opening receptions for both exhibitions will be held from 5-9 p.m.
The Emporium
100 S. Gay St., Knoxville

Artist Reception for Jarrod Justice
Bliss Home on Market Square will host a First Friday reception for painter Jerrod Justice. Inspired by Christian faith and the connections between people and their environment, Justice's paintings are abstracted images of cities, windows and structures.
Bliss Home
29 Market Square, Knoxville

Artist Reception for David Johnson
Join Café 4 for an artist reception for David Johnson. Visit the mezzanine of cheese and wine. "The single most powerful element that unites this body of work is the transformative nature of light. Many of these subjects, if observed in broad daylight, would be most mundane, but if you wait for the light to change, they are transformed into the curious, the mystical, the inexplicable. Clothed in new light, they invite us to re-examine our eye's presumptions, and perhaps see a beauty or mystery we would have otherwise missed."
Café 4, Mezzanine
4 Market Square, Knoxville

Artist Reception for Janis Proffitt and Mary Ellen Bohm
The Art Market Gallery will host an artist reception for February's featured members: Janis Proffitt and Mary Ellen Bohm with music by Scott Head. The Art Market is a cooperatively owned gallery dedicated to providing a vibrant marketplace for original art and fine crafts.
Art Market Gallery
422 S. Gay St., Knoxville

Artist Reception for Cynthia Markert
For lovers of beautiful art that adorns the store, Vagabondia is fortunate to host returning local artist Cynthia Markert. Come refresh your eyes and spirit by viewing new original works by our favorite downtown Bohemian.
Vagabondia
27 Market Square, Knoxville

Artist Reception for Eddie Crim
Join Oodles Uncorked for an artist reception for photographer Eddie Crim. Crim is a graduate of the University of Tennessee in media studies and continues to work and photograph in Knoxville.
Oodles Uncorked
18 Market Square, Knoxville

Ferd's Friday
Special program hosted by Ferd Moyse of the Hackensack Boys. Live music on-air with WDVX 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Knoxville Visitor's Center
301 S. Gays Street, Knoxville

April 2-27
UT MFA Thesis Exhibitions

The UT Ewing Gallery and UT Downtown Gallery host ongoing thesis exhibitions of 9 UT MFA candidates from the Department of Art. Disciplines represented include: ceramics, printmaking, installation, drawing, sculpture, painting and graphic design.
The Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture
1715 Volunteer Blvd,, Knoxville
Mon. & Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tues., Wed. & Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m.
865.974.3200
UT Downtown Gallery
108 S. Gay St.
Wed. -Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.673.0802

April 2-30
Regional Fine Arts Exhibition

Progressive emerging and professional regional artists exhibit their work in a variety of genres.
128 S. Gay Street
Fri. the 2nd 5-9 p.m.; Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. the 11th 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.637.4561

April 2-23
ReVision: Viewing Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways

An exhibition and sale of Gees Bend quilts and sculptural pieces
The Emporium
100 S. Gay Street
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. the 3rd 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.523.7543

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. Sponsors: First Tennessee Foundation & Hanson Gallery
The Emporium
100 S. Gay Street
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. the 2nd 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. the 3rd 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.523.7543

April 2-30
Art in Public Places

A world-class exhibition of large-scale outdoor sculptures enlivens downtown Knoxville.
Downtown Knoxville
Presenting Sponsor: Mr. & Mrs. James Begalla
Sponsors: The News Sentinel,
Admission: Free
865.637.4561

April 2 - May 2
Dogwood Art Festival: History In Prints

The Dogwood Arts Festival Limited Edition Print is synonymous with the annual springtime event and this exhibit showcases the artistry, variety, and beauty that this East Tennessee tradition has recorded. Signing by Dogwood Arts 50th Anniversary Commemorative Print Artist Heather Whiteside on Friday, April 2, 5-8 p.m.
Museum of East Tennessee History
601 S. Gay St.
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.215.8830
www.easttnhistory.org

April 3
Train with Butch Walker and the Black Widows

Over the course of 15 years, Train has made its mark with their Grammy-Award-winning song "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" and chart-topping singles "Meet Virginia" and "Calling All Angels." Now, with their fifth album, Save Me San Francisco, Train has channeled their early days, revisiting the roots rock sound that has made the band such a tour de force - and, in turn, the band sounds stronger than ever before.
Tennessee Theatre
604 South Gay Street
8:00 p.m.
Admission: $137.00 VIP and $39.50 plus fees
865.684.1200
www.tennesseetheatre.com

March 28 - April 3
Speech and Debate

Written by Stephen Karam, "Speech and Debate" focuses on three teenage misfits in Salem, Oregon, who discover they are linked by a sex scandal that has rocked their town. When one of them sets out to expose the truth, secrets become currency, the stakes get higher, and the trio's connection grows deeper in this searching, fiercely funny dark comedy with music.
Presenting Sponsor: Schaad Properties
Clarence Brown Lab Theatre
1714 Andy Holt Avenue
7:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults, $3 UT Students w/ID
865.974.3447
www.easttnhistory.org

April 6
Evening with a Legend Starring Monty Alexander

Pianist Monty Alexander was the first international jazz star to perform with the KJO. His appearance with the band in 2002 electrified those in attendance and set the band on its current trajectory of consistently bringing world-class talent to Knoxville. His performance will feature standards such as "Sweet Georgia Brown," "Love for Sale" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," all arranged specifically for Monty by the great John Clayton.
Sponsored by: WUOT 91.9FM, WVLT-TV, Metro Pulse, Knoxville Magazine and Moxley-Carmichael
Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay St.
8 p.m.
Admission: Adults $25.50, Students $15
865.522.0832
www.knoxjazz.org

April 7 - 9
Art Werger, Printmaker

"The images in Art Werger's prints are anchored in his New Jersey childhood. His suburban scenes are lyrical and evocative of boyhood summer evening. His city scenes are fraught with tension and isolation. Some of Werger's prints show the influence of film noir genre movies as well as paying tribute to the cinematic techniques of Alfred Hitchcock. Through realistic portrayals of scenes viewed from unusual angles, he creates a dream-like detachment from the events taking place." (www.artwerger.com)
Clayton Center for the Arts
Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.981.8590
www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

April 7 - 25
Dogwood Trails & Open 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.
Fountain City
Ongoing
Admission: Free
865.637.4561

April 9
Erick Baker

With a unique and soulful voice, Erick Baker asks listeners to feel and connect with emotions. Onstage, his passion for performance and the vulnerability of his words give his shows the power to open wounds and mend them at the same time. His sincere songs of hurt, healing, pain and promise from his debut EP "It's Getting too Late to Say it's Early" are an open invitation to reflect and truly appreciate the moments that matter.
US Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre
803 South Gay Street
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $16.50 in advance or $19.00 at the door plus applicable service fees
865.522.0832
www.knoxbijou.com

April 9
Alive After Five

The Accidentals, featuring vivacious vocalist Jenna Jefferson, perform high-energy rhythm & blues and funk.
Sponsors: Cherokee Distributing Co., Metro Pulse and WDVX 89.9FM
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World's Fair Park
6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $8
865.525.6101
www.knoxart.org

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.
Sponsors; City People & Home Federal Bank
Downtown Knoxville
Market Street, Market Square, Krutch Park, Union Avenue
Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.637.4561

April 9-11
Mamma Mia

MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "Super Trouper," "Take A Chance on Me" and "The Winner Takes It All," with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.
Tennessee Theatre
604 South Gay Street
April 9, 8:00pm; April 10, 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm; April 11, 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Admission: $75, $65, $50. $40, $30
865.684.1200
www.TennesseeTheatre.com

April 9-May 7
Fountain City Art Guild Spring Show

The Spring 2010 Show will feature approximately 75 entries in oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, pencil, charcoal, pastels and pen and ink. Musical entertainment will be provided by guitarist Dave Williams. Refreshments will be served. The Fountain City Art Guild is an organization of approximately 45 2-D artists in Knox County and surrounding counties. The Guild holds two judged shows a year at the Fountain City Art Center. It celebrated its 25th Anniversary in May 2009. Also featured in "Student Exhibits" is the award winning artwork from Halls and Central High Schools in the annual contest sponsored by the GFWC Fontinalis Club.
Fountain City Art Center
Reception: Friday April 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed. & Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-1p.m.
Admission: Free
865.357.2787
www.fountaincityart.org

April 10
Marble Springs Storytelling Festival

This is an all day festival of storytelling for the whole family at the historic recreation of Gov. John Sevier's Historic Farmstead, Marble Springs. Professional storytellers entertain with traditional tales, tall tales, quilt stories, historic tales, and in the evening, ghost stories. Laugh and learn with us. Food and drink will be available. The event will be easily accessible with free parking.
Sponsors: Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead, Gov. John Sevier Memorial Assoc., Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association
Marble Spring Historic Farmstead
1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Hwy
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Admission: All Day $5; Family $20; Evening Ghost Stories $5 more
865.429.1783
www.smokymountaintellers.org

April 11
Chamber Classics Series presents "Principal Quartet"

The KSO Chamber Classics series presents "Principal Quartet," featuring elegant quartet and quintet arrangements by Bartok, Mozart and Brahams. The concert takes place at the historic Bijou Theatre, an intimate performance setting renowned for its excellent acoustics.
The Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
2:30 p.m.
Admission: $23.50-$32.50 plus $3 service charge for non-subscribers
865.522.0832
www.knoxvillesymphony.com

April 11
The WDVX American Roots Music Stage

Music performances featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary American Roots music sounds from blues, country folk and soul to bluegrass. Featured Acts include: Mountain Soul, The Lonetones and Brother John Meyers and the Grassabillies and more. The majority of the performances will be heard live on WDVX 89.9 & 102.9 FM and world wide on the web at www.WDVX.com.
Market Square Stage
Downtown Knoxville
1-6 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.544.1029
www.WDVX.com

April 14
Allen Toussaint

The singer, songwriter and record producer Allen Toussaint is one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B. In his illustrious 40 years plus career in music, he has produced, written, arranged, had his songs covered by, and performed with music giants. As an inductee into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" his productions are continuously sampled and introduced it to an entire new arena of listeners.
US Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre
803 South Gay
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $26.50 plus applicable service fees
865.522.0832
www.knoxbijou.com

April 15-May 2
Man of La Mancha

A musical inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote, tells the story of the "mad" knight Don Quixote as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition.
Presenting Sponsor: Schaad Properties
Clarence Brown Theatre
1714 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville
7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:00 p.m.
Admission: On weeknights,
$22 adults,
$19 seniors/faculty & staff,
$12 students (K-College),
$5 students w/UT ID.

On weekends,
$27 adults,
$22 seniors,
$22 faculty & staff,
$15 students (K-College),
$5 students w/UT ID.
Group rates available. See website for preview night and opening night rates.
865.974.3447
www.clarencebrowntheatre.com

April 15
Needtobreathe "Won't Turn Back Tour" with Special Guests Will Hoge and Matt Hires

Led by brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart, Needtobreathe has already earned a fervent following throughout the Southeast. Songs like "Shine On" and the powerful first single, "You Are Here," express heartfelt emotions that manage to be both deeply individual and wholly universal. Their sophomore album, The Heat, gained strong airplay on the college charts nationwide, spawning several singles and earning two Dove Award nominations. In 2009, Needtobreathe released The Outsiders, which fans and critics agree could be their best yet.
US Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre
803 South Gay Street
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $19.00 in Advance or $20.50 at the Door plus applicable service fees
865.522.0832
www.knoxbijou.com

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.
Admission: $40 Festival Pass available at Pilot Stores and ORNL Federal Credit Unions
Locations around town
865.637.4561
www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com

April 16
In Rhythm with Rhythm N Blooms Featuring 18 South In Concert

In Rhythm with Rhythm N Blooms Concert featuring the new rising Americana band 18th South is presented by WDVX and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, a non-profit arts organization which hosts an annual 3-day Americana Music Festival taking place September 17-19th in Bristol Tennessee & Virginia.
Market Square Stage, Knoxville
6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.544.1029
www.WDVX.com

April 16
Slow Blind Hill

Slow Blind Hill plays a combination of blues and jazz. They have been playing together since 1994. The band features trumpet, harmonica, traditional guitar and keyboard.
The Crown and Goose
123 South Central Street
9-12 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.524.2100
www.thecrownandgoose.com

April 16
Alive After Five

The Atomic Horns are a 10-member show band that hails from the "Atomic City" Oak Ridge. They perform R&B, swing and pop powered by a monster horn section.
Sponsors: Cherokee Distributing Co., Metro Pulse and WDVX 89.9FM
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World's Fair Park
6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $9
865.525.6101
www.knoxart.org

April 16-23
Knoxville Botanical Garden presents a Tapestry of Flowers

A first for Knoxville! A beautiful floral tapestry featuring a representation of dogwood blooms will be installed in Krutch Park. This 20 foot by 40 foot "carpet" will be a preview of a much larger tapestry of flowers, which will be on display at the Knoxville Botanical Garden in October of this year. The dogwoods featured in the design are representative of both our region's spring blossoms and the Sweetwater Red Dogwood, which was discovered by the Howell family- original owners of the land in which Knoxville Botanical Garden resides.
Sponsors: Pilot Travel Centers
Krutch Park Extension
ongoing
Admission: Free
865.862.8717
www.knoxgarden.org

April 16-17
Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series presents "Mozart Requiem"

the Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series presents "Mozart Requiem," featuring Schumann's "Symphony No. 4" and Mozart's "Requiem." Conducted by the esteemed Lucas Richman, this performance showcases the Knoxville Choral Society in the beautiful ambiance of the newly renovated Tennessee Theatre. The KSO's reach expands beyond Knoxville proper.
Tennessee Theatre
604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
8:00 p.m.
Admission: $23-$85 plus $3 service charge for non-subscribers
865.684.1200
www.TennesseeTheatre.com

April 16- Aug. 29
Uncertain Terrain

Uncertain Terrain features a broad selection of works- paintings, drawings, and video- by artists whose chief inspiration stems from the surrounding landscape, whether rural or urban, perceived or imagined. The exhibition examines the many ways artists reference the external environment in constructing scenes marked by instability, ambiguity, deception, or fragmentation.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.525.6101
www.knoxart.org

April 17
A Taste of the Brew Lagoon presented by Wild Wing Cafe & WDVX Community Radio

Micro Beer Festival sampling, food, exhibits featuring music performances by Robinella, Balsam Range, Chillbillies and more to be announced. Sponsors: Wild Wing Cafe, WDVX, Eagle Distributing & Cherokee Distributing and more to be announced.
Wild Wing Cafe
11335 Campbell Lakes Drive, Farragut
1-6 p.m.
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door; includes 4 oz. souvenir glass. Receive $5 off with Rhythm ‘N Blooms Festival Pass
Proceeds of the ticket sales to benefit WDVX Community Radio and the Dogwood Arts Festival.
865.777.9464
www.wildwingcafe.com
www.WDVX.com

April 17
WDVX Music Village at the Dogwood Arts Festival

The WDVX Music Village, in its inaugural year, features interactive music workshops and product displays throughout the day.
Market Square, Knoxville
11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 registration for class & materials; all other activities free
865.544.1029
www.WDVX.com

April 17-18
Chalk Walk

Downtown sidewalks become the canvas for professional and student artists during this street painting festival.
Presenting Sponsor: AvantiSavoia.com
Market Square & Krutch Park, Knoxville
Admission: Free
865.637.4561

April 17 & 18
Market Square Farmers Market

Local farmers and artisan food producers start the season early, bringing spring crops, prepared foods, fair-trade coffee and fresh baked goods to Market Street (between Clinch and Union), Knoxville
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

April 18
Dogwood Criteriums

865 Jurors Cycling brings back the Dogwood Criterium race with a bonus: the addition of another race in the Old City as well as the Knoxville Coliseum course. One day, 2 races, $4000 prize.
Sponsors: Downtown Knoxville, The Melting Pot, Barleys, Old City Merchants
Cost: $30 per race
865.300.6722
www.865cycling.com

April 18
Maryville College Community Band Concert

Main Hall
Clayton Center for the Arts
502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
4 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.981.8590
www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

April 18
R.B. Morris with Hector Qirko

Enjoy the artistry of local musician and poet R. B. Morris in the beautiful setting of the UT gardens. Bring a picnic or enjoy a stroll through our 10-acre site of familiar and unique plants and spring blooms.
UT Gardens
Neyland Drive, Knoxville
5-7 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.974.7972
www.UTGardens.tennessee.edu

April 18
2010 Historic Fourth & Gill Tour of Homes

Celebrating 20 years of home tours in the Fourth & Gill Neighborhood. The Historic Fourth & Gill Tour of Homes offers visitors the opportunity to step inside several beautiful homes from the previous century. Enjoy a walk through one of Knoxville's premier historic districts while the dogwoods are in bloom and enjoy architecture from Queen Anne to craftsman style.
Fourth & Gill Neighborhood
Tour begins at Central United Methodist Church
210 East Third Avenue, Knoxville
1-6 p.m.
Admission: $10; Under 12 Free
865.521.7155
www.fourthandgill.org

April 19-June 4
Discover Admiral David Glasgow Farragut

This temporary exhibit will provide the visitor a rare opportunity to view Farragut items and learn about the famous admiral's life.
Admiral Farragut Gallery
11408 Municipal Center Drive, Farragut
Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.966.7057
www.townoffarragut.org/parks-athletics-leisure/museum.html

April 20
Diva Luncheon

A celebratory luncheon featuring a wearable art fashion show and sale.
The Foundry
747 Worlds Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tickets must be purchased in advance: $40
865.637.4561

April 20- May 8
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
www.artmarketgallery.com

April 22
Maryville Jazz Band Concert

Recital Hall Clayton Center for the Arts 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.981.8590
www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

April 22
A Very Special Arts Festival

An inspiring mini-festival where children with mental and physical challenges celebrate the arts.
West High School
3326 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.594.4490
www.wesths.knoxschools.org

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.
Sponsors: Food City, Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, Prestige Cleaners, Dixie Home Crafters, Chick fil A
Gay Street, Knoxville
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.637.4561

April 23
Dogwood Mile

Run through the streets of downtown Knoxville in this family-friendly race.
Register at www.ktc.com or at Market Square 5:30 - 8 p.m day of race
Kids Fun Run begins at 6 p.m.
Competitive Run begins at 8:30 p.m.
After Party with entertainment on Market Square
Sponsor: Covenant Health & YPK
865.637.4561

April 24
Bikes and Blooms

Experience the Sequoyah Hills Dogwood Trail the lean, green way - on a bicycle by way of an organized or self-guided ride.
Sponsor: Covenant Health
Laurel Church of Christ
3457 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.637.4561

April 24 & 25
GIANNI SCHICCHI by Puccini and A VILLAGE SINGER by Stephen Paulus.

Presented by UT Opera Theatre with UT Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 25 at 8:00 p.m.
Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville
Tickets can be purchased by calling: (865) 656-4444 or (865) 684-1200
or online at www.knoxvilletickets.com
Prices for general admission are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens 60+, $5 for students

April 24
North Hills Garden Club Plant Sale

The members of the North Hills Garden Club donate wonderful perennials grown in their own gardens of these historic homes for many years. Native plants, bedding plants, hanging baskets, baked goods, and crafts will be available.
North Hills Park
Kensington Road, Knoxville
10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
865.524.5109

April 24
17th Annual Spring Garden Festival at Franklin Square

This popular annual event provides a venue for vendors throughout the region to sell a variety of plants, including annuals, perennials, wildflowers, herbs, day lilies, ferns, and others; garden related arts and crafts, gardening services and information. Fundraising benefits the many projects of the Knox County's 21 garden clubs in the area. In addition, art from local schools and high schools will be displayed. A jazz band will perform and other special family activities will be available. The Shops will also offer a sidewalk sale and other special discounts.
Sponsors: The Knox County Council of Garden Clubs and the Shops at Franklin Square
Franklin Square Shopping Center
9700 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.539.2791
www.franklinsq.com

April 24-25
Dogwood Art DeTour

Artists' studio trails take you behind the scenes of local artists' creative processes and into their working studios.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.637.4561

April 24-25
"Peter Pan & Other Works" by Appalachian Ballet

Main Hall
Clayton Center for the Arts
502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
April 24, 8 p.m.; April 25, 2 p.m.
Admission: $16
865.982.8463
www.AppalachianBallet.com

Through April 25
Anne Wilson: Wind/ Rewind/ Weave

Wind/ Rewind/ Weave investigates the process of craft and textile production through three separate works: local industry, Wind up: Walking the Warp, and Rewinds. Wilson's practice extends the relational in terms of labor, collaboration, and identity construction, blending pedagogy with aesthetic production.
Presenting Sponsor: Jupiter Entertainment
Additional Sponsors: Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, the Tennessee Arts Commission and University of Tennessee Visual Arts Committee Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World's Fair Park Drive
Tues.-Thur. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.525.6101
www.knoxart.org

April 26
The Orchestra at Maryville College, Community Chorus and Maryville College Concert Choir Spring Concert Main Hall

Clayton Center for the Arts
502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
7:30 p.m.
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $7.50
865.924.5594
www.ClaytonArtCenter.com

April 28
Tennessee Shines

Tennessee Shines showcases music from the Appalachian foothills to the Mississippi delta and beyond, by well known nationally recognized artists as well as up-and-coming artists who reflect our region's varied artistic culture. Hosted by Grammy-winning songwriter Jim Lauderdale, Tennessee Shines broadcasts live from the Bijou Theatre on the last Wednesday of every month and features four to six performers in two hours. Specific artists for this event have yet to be determined.
Sponsors: Red Kap and Downtown Knoxville
US Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre
803 South Gay Street
6:00 p.m.
Admission: $15.00 in Advance or $20.00 at the door plus applicable service fees
865.522.0832
www.TennesseeShines.com

April 29
Dr. Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys with Cherryholmes

Bluegrass royalty and three-time Grammy Award winner, Dr. Ralph Stanley and his Clinch Mountain Boys have teamed up with Cherryholmes.
Main Hall
Clayton Center for the Arts
502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
7:30 p.m.
Admission: $24.50-$36
865.981.8590
www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

April 29
Stone Terrace Series: The Sweetback Sisters and Red Molly

Knoxville Botanical Garden will kick off the 2010 Stone Terrace Series with a double bill of girl power! The Sweetback Sisters are a honky tonk band from Brooklyn, of all places, but their classic country harmonies are reminiscent of Tennessee mountain music- with an edge. Red Molly is a folk trio merging female harmonies, a dobro, a banjo, a guitar and a zest for American roots music. Together, it all adds up to a remarkable evening under the stars!
Sponsor: Produced by Attack Monkey Productions
Knoxville Botanical Garden Stone Terrace
2743 Wimpole Avenue, Knoxville
7:30 p.m.
Admission: VIP $45, General Admission $20, KBGA Members $15
865.862.8717
www.knoxgarden.org

April 29
Dave Barnes

Born in South Carolina, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Dave Barnes grew up in Mississippi, where he was initially attracted to hip-hop but was also exposed to classic soul, blues, and R&B at home. After graduating college, Barnes relocated to Nashville, TN, to start his professional musical career. At first he gravitated to the acoustic folk scene, playing solo gigs on the local circuit, but in time he decided to move in a more groove-oriented direction and began playing with a band.
US Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre
803 South Gay Street
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $16.50 in advance or $18.50 at the door plus applicable service fees
865.522.0832
www.knoxbijou.com

April 29-May 2
Our Town

This will be the first performance held in the new theater at Clayton Center for the Arts. "Our Town" will feature members of the community along with Maryville College students.
Flex Theatre
Clayton Center for the Arts
502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
April 29-May 1, 8 p.m.; May 2, 2 p.m.
Admission: $7
865.981.8590
www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

April 29
Concerts in the Community

The KSO performs a free concert at the Blount County Library as part of its Concerts in the Community program.
Blount County Library
508 North Cusick Street, Maryville
7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.982.0981
www.knoxvillesymphony.com

April 30
Ball in the House

"Ball in the House is a tour de force of vocal sound that must be heard and seen to be believed. This five-man, pop/R and B 'mouth band' hails from Boston, Massachusetts, where they live and operate out of when not touring on the road. Originally formed as a quartet by founder and current vocal percussionist Jon J., Ball in the House has gone through numerous phases and changes on its way to becoming one of the best-known and most-loved acts in the a cappella community today." (www.ballinthehouse.com)
Main Hall
Clayton Center for the Arts
502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville
7:30 p.m.
Admission: $11-$20
865.981.8590
www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

April 30
Alive After Five

Blues Satellite is a new blues band on the scene featuring five veteran musicians playing classic, swingin' blues.
Sponsors: Cherokee Distributing Co., Metro Pulse and WDVX 89.9FM
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville
6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $8
865.525.6101
www.knoxart.org

April 30
Concerts in the Community

The Concerts in the Community series continues at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $25 per ticket, includes preconcert reception
865.448.0044
www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Through May 1
Through the Lens: New Directions in Print Photography

Juried photography exhibition open to all artists. Intended to showcase the best of the traditional techniques as well as new potentials that stretch the limits of what photography is.
Sponsors: Oak Ridge Community Art Center and the Tennessee Arts Commission
Art Center Galleries
201 Badger Ave., Oak Ridge
Tues. – Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.- Mon. 1-4 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.482.1441

Opening May 7
2010 Art Source

The talents of Knox County Schools' art instructors take the spotlight at this exciting exhibition at UT Gallery.
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
865.673.0802
http://www.web.utk.edu/~downtown/

Through June 21
Vanishing Appalachia: Photographs by Don Dudenbostel, Field Recordings by Tom Jester

Based on the documentary project of Don Dudenbostel and Tom Jester, "Vanishing Appalachia" combines evocative photographs with candid interviews to explore aspects of Appalachian culture that are vanishing in terms of practice; fading in terms of tradition, recognition, importance, or understanding; or being replaced by current trends.
Sponsors: Gene and Florence Monday Foundation
Museum of East Tennessee History
601 S. Gay St.
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, 18 & under Free
865.215.8830
www.eastTNhistory.org

Weekdays Monday - Friday
WDVX Blue Plate Special

Live music on-air at WDVX.
Knoxville Visitor Center
301 S. Gay St.
12-1 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.523.7263
www.Knoxville.org

Weekly April 9, 16, 23, 30
Knoxville Sampler

A Uniquely Knoxville arts and crafts exhibit, featuring local artists, crafters, locally grown foods, demonstrations, entertainment and Uniquely Knoxville merchandise. Knoxville Visitor Center
301 S. Gay St., Knoxville
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.523.7263
www.Knoxville.org

Ongoing
Higher Ground: A Century of Visual Arts in East Tennessee

Higher Ground: A Century of Visual Arts in East Tennessee is a permanent installation celebrating the art and artists of Knoxville and the surrounding region. The fascinating and complex story of our area's rich artistic heritage and its connections to the larger currents of American arts are largely unknown, and certainly under appreciated.
Sponsors: City of Knoxville, Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville Tourism & sports Corporation, Friends of Higher Ground, Aslan Foundation, Marty and Jim Begalla, Melinda Meader, Sandiana and Tom Burdick, Linda and Pete Clausen, Dr. Alan Solomon and Ms. Andrea Cartwright, Whitney Haslam Brown, Mary Helen Byers, Alexandra Rose and Donald Cooney
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World's Fair Park Drive
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
865.525.6101
www.knoxart.org