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Calendar of Events
| May 2008 | |
| 5/16 | The Prince & The Pauper - 7 PM at The Emporium Center for Arts & Culture. Children's Theatre of Knoxville presents this play which updates Mark Twain's "The Prince & The Pauper" to 1834, on the day before 16-year-old Princess Victoria of Kent is to be crowned Queen. When the Princess switches clothes with a lookalike poor country girl, the King accidentally locks the wrong girl outside the Palace gates! Even with the help of the poor girl's father and a clever boy detective, will the Crown of England be placed upon the wrong's girl's head? Acted by 5 children ages 11-15, and aided by three adults, this charming drama teaches history just as it sparkles with the humor of Mark Twain. |
| 5/17 | The Prince & The Pauper - Two shows: 1 PM & 4 PM at The Emporium Center for Arts & Culture. Children's Theatre of Knoxville presents this play which updates Mark Twain's "The Prince & The Pauper" to 1834, on the day before 16-year-old Princess Victoria of Kent is to be crowned Queen. When the Princess switches clothes with a lookalike poor country girl, the King accidentally locks the wrong girl outside the Palace gates! Even with the help of the poor girl's father and a clever boy detective, will the Crown of England be placed upon the wrong's girl's head? Acted by 5 children ages 11-15, and aided by three adults, this charming drama teaches history just as it sparkles with the humor of Mark Twain. |
| 5/22 | Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Virtuoso Paganini - Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series, May 22 & 23, 2008, 8:00 PM, Tennessee Theatre, Lucas Richman, conductor; Ilya Kaler, violin. Program: Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1, Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance No. 4, Elgar: Enigma Variations |
| 5/22 | Sundown in the City: Presidents of the US of A - Sundown in the City: Presidents of the United States of America Market Square 7:00 PM Thursday, May 22nd Doors open at 6:00 PM Sales Information: Tickets go on sale Thursday March 27th, 2008 Free! Venue: Market Square 865.523-2665 Ticket Sales Outlets: N/A Market Square Knoxville, TN Fall in love with Presidents of the United States of America all over again! In Seattle’s mid-1990s post-grunge alt-rock scene, Presidents of the United States of America dodged heavy guitars and angst for humor, writing short, simple, and absurd punk songs. In 1995, PUSA hit it big with the radio and video hit "Lump," followed by "Kitty" in the fall and "Peaches" in 1996. After a break-up in 1998 and a brief reformation in 2000, PUSA is back in 2008 with These are the Good Times People, a collection of songs that deliver great guitar licks and catchy lyrics. |
| 5/29 | Sundown in the City: Robert Earl Keen - Sundown in the City: Robert Earl Keen Market Square 7:00 PM Thursday, May 29th Doors open at 6:00 PM Sales Information: Tickets go on sale Thursday March 27th, 2008 Free! Venue: Market Square 865.523-2665 Ticket Sales Outlets: N/A Market Square Knoxville, TN Country-rock hero Robert Earl Keen returns to Knoxville to entertain the Sundown crowd. In previous years, he's played to sell-out crowds at the Tennessee Theatre, so you don't want to miss this chance to see Robert Earl Keen and his band put on a show as big as Texas. |
| June 2008 | |
| 6/7 | Artists on Location-Knoxville Museum of Art - One day of open air paintings, June 7, at various locations around town. The event showcases local and regional artists as they work outdoors. After creating art, artists will bring their work to the Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA) to be sold during a picnic and reception, June 8, 2008, 1-4 pm. |
| 6/8 | Comedy Central presents Brian Regan - Comedy Central Presents Brian Regan Tennessee Theatre 7:00 PM Sunday, June 8th Doors open at 6:00 PM Sales Information: Tickets go on sale Friday March 28th, 2008 $36.50, plus applicable service Venue: Tennessee Theatre 865-684-1200 Ticket Sales Outlets: All Tickets Unlimited Locations 604 South Gay Knoxville, TN rian Regan is one of the best comedians performing today. As a kid, Regan was a huge fan of Johnny Carson, but his fascination with stand-up was really inspired by Steve Martin’s silly but smart comedic genius. During the 1980s, Regan found plenty of work in the booming comedy world; he won $10,000 in the K-Rock - Miller Lite Funniest Person in New York contest in 1998. From there, Regan moved to headliner status and began nailing down national TV appearances: MTV Half-Hour Comedy Hour, Arsenio Hall, and The Tonight Show. In the years since, Regan has built one of he top careers in comedy, with his own specials on Showtime and Comedy Central and regular opening gigs in the nation’s best theaters for Jerry Seinfeld. Regan’s die-hard fans continue to fill comedy clubs throughout the country. |
| 6/12 | Sundown in the City: Citizen Cope - Sundown in the City: Citizen Cope Market Square 7:00 PM Thursday, June 12th Doors open at 6:00 PM Sales Information: Tickets go on sale Thursday March 27th, 2008 Free! Venue: Market Square 865.523-2665 Ticket Sales Outlets: N/A Market Square Knoxville, TN A man with a guitar and a mission, Citizen Cope is a multi-talented sonic auteur who inspires audiences with his songs and impassioned performances. Born Clarence Greenwood, Citizen Cope is a self-taught musician who grew up grooving to Sly Stone, Willie Nelson, Al Green and whatever else he could sneak from his big sister’s vinyl stash. Cope challenges classification because his influences are so broad, from swampy blues to urban hip-hop and rural roots rock. |
| 6/19 | Sundown in the City: Marc broussard - Sundown in the City: Marc Broussard Market Square 7:00 PM Thursday, June 19th Doors open at 6:00 PM Sales Information: Tickets go on sale Thursday March 27th, 2008 Free! Venue: Market Square 865.523-2665 Ticket Sales Outlets: N/A Market Square Knoxville, TN Marc Broussard returns to the Sundown stage after an amazing set in 2006. The Louisiana soul singer made his mark in 2004 with his debut record Carencro and the radio hit single "Home," which introduced listeners to Broussard's impossibly deep and soulful voice. (Trivia: In "Home," Broussard name checks his friend and fellow Sundown performer Citizen Cope.) Recently, Broussard was featured in a commercial for the NBA singing "Must Be the Water," the title track of his new EP. |
| 6/26 | Sundown in the City: The Everybodyfields - Sundown in the City: The Everybodyfields and Amy LaVere Market Square 7:00 PM Thursday, June 26th Doors open at 6:00 PM Sales Information: Tickets go on sale Thursday March 27th, 2008 Free! Venue: Market Square 865.523-2665 Ticket Sales Outlets: N/A Market Square Knoxville, TN The everybodyfields are a hauntingly beautiful alt-country group from East Tennessee characterized by the dynamic harmonies of co-singer-songwriters Sam Quinn and Jill Andrews, whose sorrow-filled lyrics find audiences swooning in between warm, tear-jerking pedal steel licks from Tom Pryor. Amy LaVere is an exciting new singer from Memphis. |
| 6/27 | Kenny G - Kenny G Tennessee Theatre 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 27th Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Sales Information: Tickets go on sale Friday March 28th, 2008 $76.50, $61, and $50, plus applicable service fees Venue: Tennessee Theatre 865-684-1200 Ticket Sales Outlets: All Tickets Unlimited Locations, Tennessee Theatre Box Office 604 South Gay Knoxville, TN The world’s most renowned saxophonist Kenny G hit the stratosphere in 1988 on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. A producer insisted that for such a big appearance the artist should perform with a vocalist, but Kenny wanted establish himself with an instrumental. The debate continued up until show time when Kenny launched into “Songbird,” the landmark recording from his fourth album, Duotones. Kenny went on to become a multi-platinum sensation, collaborating with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole and Frank Sinatra. His next studio albums, Silhouette and Breathless were enormously successful, the latter becoming the biggest selling instrumental record in U.S. history. The album featured the Grammy-winning single, “Forever in Love.” Kenny G’s latest release is his first Latin Jazz album, Rhythm & Romance, a rich tapestry of samba and salsa, ballads and bossa nova, all of which are held together by beautiful melodies of Kenny G’s signature sound. |
| July 2008 | |
| 7/3 | Sundown in the City: Wild Magnolias - Sundown in the City: Wild Magnolias Market Square 7:00 PM Thursday, July 3rd Doors open at 6:00 PM Sales Information: Tickets go on sale Thursday March 27th, 2008 Free! Venue: Market Square 865.523-2665 Ticket Sales Outlets: N/A Market Square Knoxville, TN The Wild Magnolias bring Mardi Gras to Market Square! Carrying on the tradition of the Mardi Gras Indians—African-American citizens who wear elaborate handcrafted Native American costumes of beadwork, feathers and plumes—Wild Magnolias made their mark on the nation in the 1970s with the funk hits "Handa Wanda" and "Smoke My Peace Pipe." Get ready to strut your stuff when The Wild Magnolias march through the crowd! Sales Information: Tickets go on sale Thursday March 27th, 2008 Free! Venue: Market Square 865.523-2665 Ticket Sales Outlets: N/A Market Square Knoxville, TN |
| August 2008 | |
| 8/12 | Nine Inch Nails - Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 7:30 PM, the upcoming tour will feature the live debut of material from the recently released "Ghosts I-IV" as well as music from the entire NIN catalogue. Stay tuned to ConcertWire.com for more information |
| September 2008 | |
| 9/23 | Nightwish - Valarium, 9:00 PM, 522-2820, Symphonic metal band, Nightwish formed in Kitee, Finland, by keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen. Initially attempting to create acoustic music, he recruited trained opera vocalist Tarja Turunen, but soon added full metal-band instrumentation with guitarist Emppo Vuorinen, bassist Sami Vänskä, and drummer Jukka Nevalainen. The band's demos landed them a contract with the Finnish label Spinefarm, which released their debut album Angels Fall First in late 1997. In 2005, Anette Olzon replaced vocalist Tarja Turunen, and by 2007, a new era began for the band with the release of their sixth full-length studio album, Dark Passion Play. |
| October 2008 | |
| 10/2 | Artscapes 2008-Knoxville Museum of Art - The Guild presents the 10th annual Artscapes at Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA). The event kicks off Sept. 13 with a three week exhibition of works of art for sale. A silent auction and cocktail reception will be held on October 2 with a live auction and dinner following on October 3. For more information, contact Sharon Hudson at 865-934-2048 or email at shudson@kmaonline.org. |
Arts & Cultural Alliance
DECEMBER 14, 2007 - JAN. 11, 2008
Arts & Cultural Alliance
National Juried Exhibition of 2007
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Emporium Center for Arts & Culture
A forum for artists on a national scale to compete and display their work. The selected art features both traditional and non-traditional work. Closed December 24-January 1.
523-7543
Christmas Express Train Ride
NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 2, 2007
DECEMBER 7-9, & 14-16, 2007
Christmas Express Train Ride
Fri. 6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m., 2 p.m., & 5 p.m.
Volunteer Landing
Enjoy story telling, decorations, holiday goodies and a visit from Santa on board the Christmas Express during a 90 minute, 11 mile journey aboard the historic railcars. All the good boys & girls receive a special gift! Reservations are required. www.threeriversrambler.com
524-9411
East TN Regional Student Art Exhibition
NOVEMBER 29, 2007 - JANUARY 6, 2008
East TN Regional Student Art Exhibition
Knoxville Museum of Art
The Tennessee Art Education Association is pleased to announce its partnership with the Knoxville Museum of Art to present the second annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition featuring artwork created by East Tennessee middle and high school students. The competition offers students the opportunity to display their talents and be honored for their accomplishments in a professional art museum.
934-2034
New Directions in American Drawing Exhibition
OCTOBER 26 - JANUARY 20, 2007
New Directions in American Drawing Exhibition
Knoxville Museum of Art
Exhibition examines the renewed importance of drawing as a contemporary art form and the dynamic ways in which artists are pushing the medium into new, creative territory. Features 48 works by 16 artists & encourages viewers to redefine their notion of drawing, its aesthetic range, visual power and expressive potential.
934-2034
U.S. Cellular presents Knoxville's Holidays on Ice
NOVEMBER 23 - JANUARY 1, 2008
U.S. Cellular presents Knoxville's Holidays on Ice
Mon.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m., Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 12-6 p.m.
Starting Dec. 22 Mon.-Fri. 12-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., & Sun. 12-6 p.m.
Market Square
Ice Skating on Market Square! Come join the fun! Families, children, friends and groups are invited to participate in this one-of-a-kind venue in the heart of Knoxville. It's a Knoxville tradition you must take part in. Admission and skate rentals are $7 for adults, $5 for children. Please visit www.knoxvilleholidaysonice.com for more details.
246-1326
17 Market Square, Suite 201
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 637-4550
info@downtownknoxville.org
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