Dogwood Arts Featured Grand Performances:

April 1
Spring Choral Concert
James R. Cox Auditorium
Alumni Memorial Building
1408 Middle Dr.

University of Tennessee Chamber Singers and Concert Choir. 8:00 pm. Free Admission!
music.utk.edu

April 3
Doric String Quartet
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
1741 Volunteer Blvd.

Guest artists concert. 7:00 pm. Free Admission!
music.utk.edu

April 3
Spring Choral Concert
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Building
1408 Middle Dr.

Men’s and Women’s Chorales with VOLume, ReVOLution and Four O’Clock Shadow. 8:00 pm. Free Admission!
music.utk.edu

April 4
UT Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
1741 Volunteer Blvd.

Guest artists Anders Åstrand and Eric Hollenbeck; featuring works by Takemitsu, Hollo, Åstrand, Kotche, and more. 8:00 pm. Free Admission!
music.utk.edu

April 6
UT Chamber Orchestra and Contemporary Music Ensemble
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
1741 Volunteer Blvd.

Featuring Copland’s Appalachian Spring. 4:00 pm. Free Admission!
music.utk.edu

April 6
Chamber Classics: Principal Quartet
Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay St.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Principal Quartet will perform a concert of Haydn, Villa Lobos and Schubert. This concert is presented with support by the Aslan Foundation. 2:30 pm. Tickets range from $15-$33 and can be purchased online, by phone or at the door.
knoxvillesymphony.com

April 8
UT Jazz Big Band Spring Concert
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
1741 Volunteer Blvd.

8:00 pm. Free Admission!
music.utk.edu

April 10-13
UT Opera Theatre presents Cosi Fan Tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
UT Carousel Theatre (next to Clarence Brown Theater)
1710 Andy Holt Ave.

Cosi Fan Tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; directed by James Marvel, UTOT Direction; conducted by Kevin Class, UTOT Music Director. Thurs.-Sun. 8:00 pm, Sat. matinée 2:30 pm.
music.utk.edu/cosi

April 10
Hear Our Stories/ See Our Art
Casa Hola Suite
109 Emporium Building
100 S. Gay St.

A reception and reading by high school students of their poems on identity and diversity; an exhibit of their work published in books created and illustrated by them. Sponsored by Target and HoLa Hora Latina. 6:00 pm for the performance. Free Admission!
holafestival.org

April 11
Diamond Rio
Clayton Center for the Arts
502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.

Diamond Rio has sold over 10 million albums, won the CMA’s Vocal Group of the Year award four times, two ACM in the top Vocal Group of the Year category and thirteen GRAMMY® nominations. Sponsored by DENSO, McGhee Tyson Airport, Foothills Bank and Trust and Roger L. Newman, LLC. 8:00 pm. Ticket prices vary. (865) 981-8590
claytonartcenter.com

April 12-13
Clayton Center and Carpetbag Theatre present Companhia Urbana De Danca
Clayton Center for the Arts
502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.

Companhia Urbana de Dança is an ensemble of street performers working to foster the human experience through dance. Sponsored by National Performance Network Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation. 8:00 pm, April 13 4:00 pm Ticket prices vary.
claytonartcenter.com

Thru April 13
Wrens
Clarence Brown Theatre
1714 Andy Holt Ave.

On the eve of the Victory in Europe Day, seven women in the British Women’s Royal Navy Service confront the prospect of peace, which also means an end to the newfound wartime independence. Sponsorship by Stowers Machinery. 7:30 pm. Ticket prices vary.
clarencebrowntheatre.com

April 14
Celebrating Duke Ellington with Aaron Diehl
Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay St.

Composer, pianist and jazz orchestra maestro Duke Ellington was a giant among giants in 20th century American music. His musical inventiveness, charismatic persona and eloquent use of language helped to elevate the perception of jazz to that of high art. Young pianist extraordinaire Aaron Diehl (who joined Wynton Marsalis’ band right out of high school) will be on hand as the KJO mines Ellington’s vast library of popular favorites and hidden gems. 8:00 pm. Ticket prices vary.
knoxjazz.org

April 15
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble Concert
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Building
1408 Middle Dr.

8:00 pm. Free Admission!
music.utk.edu

April 24-25
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Greig and Sibelius
Tennessee Theatre
604 S. Gay St.

The KSO Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series presents Grieg & Sibelius, conducted by Maestro Lucas Richman, the KSO will be joined by pianist Andrew Staupe for Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Sponsored by Moxley Carmichael. 7:30 pm. Tickets: $15-$85; discounts for students and groups of 10 or more.
knoxvillesymphony.com

April 24 - May 11
Monty Python’s Spamalot
Clarence Brown Theatre
1714 Andy Holt Ave.

A musical comedy “lovingly ripped off” from the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” This Broadway smash features flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and showstopping musical numbers! Sponsored by Schaad Companies and Pilot Flying J. 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm. Ticket prices vary.
clarencebrowntheatre.com

April 25-26
Momentum Dance Lab: Art Moves
The Emporium Center
100 South Gay Street

This innovative 13th annual live performance is a collaboration of local dancers and musicians who take inspiration from the Dogwood Arts Festival’s Regional Fine Art Exhibition. Sponsored by: Momentum Dance Lab, The Jodie Manross Trio, ORNL Federal Credit Union, by an Arts Build Communities Grant through the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. Friday 7:30 pm, Saturday 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm. Admission: $15 General/$12 students and seniors. Buy advance tickets and save $2. A Penny For Arts performance.
momentumdancelab.com

April 26
Marble Springs Storytelling
Marble Springs State Historic Site
1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Hwy.

Storytelling for the whole family at Marble Springs State Historic Site. Professional Storytellers perform live with humor, traditional, historic, Appalachian, and Tall Tales. Easy access, free parking, bring chairs. Sponsored by Smoky Mountain Storyteller’s Association. 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. Admission: $7 per adult, $5 for seniors and students, children aged 6 and under free.
marblesprings.net

May 2
CTE Goes Live
Market Square Stage
Market Square Mall

Knoxville’s young talent at a singing competition. Students representing each Knox County High School will perform live for the public. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Free Admission!
ctepartnership.org

May 2
Comedian Jon Reep
Clayton Center for the Arts
502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.

Winner of Last Comic Standing. This self proclaimed “Metro Jethro”, Jon Reep’s show is supersonic energy filled with nonstop characters and super clever writing. Sponsored by DENSO, McGhee Tyson Airport and Roger L. Newman, LLC. 8:00 pm. Reserved seating from $10-$25.
claytonartscenter.com

May 9
WDVX World Class Bluegrass Show
Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay St.

The eighth installment of the popular WDVX World Class Bluegrass concert series welcomes the legendary Dr. Ralph Stanley on his Farewell Tour to the historic Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville. Joining him is Jim Lauderdale backed by top bluegrass artists. Sponsored by Lawler Wood Housing and Broadway Carpets. 8:00 pm. Tickets: $40
knoxbijou.com

June 14
The Meadow Lark Festival
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Ave.

The Meadow Lark Festival is hosted by WDVX Radio and Ijams. This Americana music festival features bands, great food and craft vendors. 2:00 pm-11:00 pm. Admission is $10 advanced and $20 at the gate.
ijams.org

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Published April 1, 2014