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River and Rail Theatre Company: Little Women adapted by Kate Hamill Sat Dec 6, 7:30 PM 111 State St, Knoxville Our Christmas show, Little Women, will be a fresh, funny take on the beloved classic by Louisa May Alcott. With a modern spirit and deep respect for the original, the play adaptation brings the March […]

Knoxville Children's Theatre: The Hobbit Aug 9-23 (Thu at 7 PM and Sat at 5 PM) 747 World Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902 Knoxville Children’s Theatre in partnership with the Clayton Foundation will present a live production of "The Hobbit." The Hobbit is based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien and written by […]

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Appalachian Spring Sun May 3, 2:30 PM Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 The Knoxville Symphony presents a distinctly American program on the concluding Roy Cockrum Chamber Series performance of the season with works by W.C. Handy, Charles Ives, and dynamic young composer Nicky Sohn. Copland’s evocative Appalachian Spring […]

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: A Cast of Characters: Peanuts, Mother Goose and More Sun Mar 1, 2:30 PM Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 Guest conductor Chelsea Gallo makes her Knoxville debut with a delightful literary-themed program, featuring Beethoven’s Overture to “The Creatures of Prometheus” and Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite.” Principal pianist Emi […]

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Haydn “Oxford” Symphony Sun Jan 25, 2:30 PM Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 In January, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra shines in a delightful afternoon program, featuring Haydn’s Symphony No. 92, “Oxford” – performed as part of the ceremony in which the great composer was awarded a Doctor of […]

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Mozart & More Sun Sep 28, 2:30 PM Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 The Knoxville Symphony opens the Roy Cockrum Chamber Series with Mozart’s dramatic Symphony No. 40 alongside Strauss’ dazzling Horn Concerto No. 1 featuring principal horn Jeffery Whaley. Aram Demirjian, conductor Jeffery Whaley, horn FLORENCE PRICE: […]

Tennessee Valley Fair: Penny4Arts Day at the Tennessee Valley Fair Tue Sep 9, 5-10 PM 3301 E. Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914 The Tennessee Valley Fair is one of the state’s largest multi-day events attracting thousands of people each year. Known for its innovative exhibits, livestock shows, concert series, action sports, exciting rides and a […]

Knoxville Opera: Il barbiere di Siviglia Fri Feb 20 at 7:30 PM and Sun Feb 22 at 2:30 PM Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street Meet Figaro—Seville’s most famous barber and mischief maker—who’s always one step ahead with a plan and a punchline. When Count Almaviva falls for the clever and charming Rosina, it’s up […]

Knoxville Opera: Carmen Fri Oct 24 at 7:30 PM and Sun Oct 26 at 2:30 PM Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street Living life on her own terms in sultry Seville, the drama starts when Carmen catches the eye of the soldier, Don José, and desire quickly turns into obsession. Add in the swagger of […]

4th Annual History Hootenanny Sat Aug 16, 10 AM - 4 PM 601 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902 The East Tennessee Historical Society announces this celebration of East Tennessee history, organized in partnership with the Library's Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection and Tennessee Archive of Moving Image & Sound. History Hootenanny showcases the best […]