Benefiting from the success of the Covid-19 vaccinations, the Knoxville visual arts and performance scene is not only re-opening, but feels like the metaphorical coiled spring ready to throw its full energy into a new season. Organizations like Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, and Flying Anvil Theatre have already announced their plans, concerts, and productions for the 2021-22 season, and announcements are coming soon for Marble City Opera, Knoxville Opera, Clarence Brown Theatre, and others. Museums and galleries continue with ongoing exhibitions. In the meantime, here are a few of the shows and exhibitions that are available this week.
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The Carpetbag Theatre
The Carpetbag Theatre is offering COVID Stories: When the Hugs Went Away, an original virtual production via Zoom on Thursday, June 17th and Friday, June 18th, both at 7:30pm. Written by Executive/Artistic Director Jonathan Clark, and Carpetbag Ensemble members Will Dorsey, Brandon Gibson, Chelsea Haynes, and Kisha Rockett, the work seeks to educate and honor the memories of those lives lost during this pandemic to gun violence, negligence, police brutality, and Covid-19 virus.
Admission to viewing is FREE, although a donation to the Carpetbag Theatre is suggested. Reserve a free ticket: http://www.carpetbagtheatre.org/events
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Broadway Studios and Gallery
Art Thru The Window #4
Works by the studio’s resident artists.
Runs through July 31, 2021
Broadway Studios and Gallery
1127 N. Broadway, Knoxville TN 37917. Open hours vary, call for appointment – 865-556-8676
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Ijams and Central Cinema – Movies Under the Stars
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets on select Friday evenings for film screenings on the hill in front of the Ijams Visitor Center throughout the summer and early fall.
June 18: Jurassic Park, Sci-Fi/Adventure – PG-13
July 2: Predator, Action/Sci-Fi – R
August 13: Beetlejuice, Comedy/Fantasy – PG
August 27: Mad Max Fury Road, Action/Adventure – R
September 17: Wizard of Oz, Fantasy/Musical – G
October 1: The Shining, Horror/Mystery – R
Doors open at 7 p.m. and movies begin at dark. In the event of inclement weather, movies will be shown under a large tent at the Ijams Homesite, which is a short walk from the Visitor Center. Food trucks will be onsite for food and beverages. No coolers or outside alcohol is allowed.
Tickets are $10 per person or $36 for a family four-pack. Dogs must have their humans leashed at all times. Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended; walk-up tickets may not be available due to limited audience size.
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920.
865-577-4717 or www.ijams.org
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The Mill & Mine
Guitarist Molly Tuttle
Saturday, June 19 at 7:00 PM
The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917.
Tickets/information: http://themillandmine.com
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Walker Evans Photographs at the UT Downtown Gallery
During the months of June and July, the UT Downtown Gallery will be showing photography from the Ewing Gallery’s permanent collection of Walker Evans’ photographs to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Agee’s Let Us Now Praise Famous Men.
This exhibition includes 50 framed photographs printed by the Library of Congress from Evans’ original negatives.
The exhibition continues until July 31, 2021.
Normal gallery hours for the UT Downtown Gallery are 11am-6pm Wednesday – Friday and 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturdays — Admission is FREE
UT Downtown Gallery
106 S. Gay Street
Information — https://downtown.utk.edu
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The Arts and Culture Alliance — June Exhibitions at the Emporium Center
• On The Road In Tennessee by Jacques Gautreau
• Dogwood Arts: Regional Art Exhibition
• Kara Lockmiller: Pop Music
• S.K. Simmerman: Mug Shots: A Motley Crew of Miscreants
• Lynne Marinelli Ghenov: Evocation of Collections of Recollections
The June shows continue through June 25 at the regular gallery hours of Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Visitors are required to wear masks and refrain from eating or drinking in the galleries.
July shows open on July 2.
Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street
Information: www.knoxalliance.com or call (865) 523-7543
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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Opens At Knoxville Children’s Theatre
The last week for performances of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on the book by Roald Dahl and dramatized by Richard R. George.
Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM. Masks are required inside the theatre.
Knoxville Children’s Theatre
109 E. Churchwell Avenue (865)208-3677
Information: https://knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com
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Knoxville Museum of Art
The Knoxville Museum of Art has announced that it will extend its open days to Tuesdays, returning to a pre-pandemic schedule. Their Timed-Entry Visitor Registration remains in effect. Select an entry date and time here.
Current must-see shows are A View of the City: Knoxville & Vicinity and Undercurrents: Recent Acquisitions of Contemporary Art.
Both exhibitions remain on view through August 1, 2021.
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park Drive
Tuesdays – Sundays, 1 – 5 PM
