This weekend really forces one to make some uncomfortable choices in the Knoxville arts and music scene. Despite the pain of having to choose among competing interests, this is probably a good thing, all things considered.
Film Fest Knox Kicks Off This Weekend
While there have been other efforts to have an ongoing film festival operation in Knoxville—some of them substantial and long-term—Film Fest Knox seems to have what it takes in the way of credibility and support to make a go of it for Knoxville film fans. This week, the inaugural international FILM FEST KNOX kicks off on Thursday – Sunday, November 9-12, at the Regal Riviera in downtown Knoxville.
Film Fest Knox is a partnership between Visit Knoxville Film Office and The Public Cinema, with an additional partnership with Regal Cinemas to host the screenings downtown.
Schedule information, line-ups, and passes.
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University of Tennessee Opera Theatre
This weekend, a double bill of Menotti’s The Medium and Puccini’s Suor Angelica at the Bijou Theatre. Read the Arts Knoxville preview here.
Four performances
• Friday evening, November 10, at 7:30 PM
• Saturday afternoon, November 11, at 2:30 PM
• Saturday evening, November 11, at 7:30 PM
• Sunday afternoon, November 12, at 2:30 PM
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Knoxville Opera Recital: Metamorphosis in Song
Knoxville Opera is presenting a recital at the Lilienthal Gallery inspired by the Metamorphosis exhibit, a collection of works by three artists— Eszter Bornemisza, Alke Reeh, and Martha Rieger.
Performances by:
Caitlin Bolden, mezzo-soprano
Christy Lee, piano
Kate Smith, soprano
Katie Spencer, mezzo-soprano
Lilienthal Gallery, 23 Emory Place
Thursday, November 9, at 7:30 PM
Info/tickets: 865-524-0795, https://knoxvilleopera.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S4U00000wWONeUAO
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Momentum Dance Lab: Clarify in Permanence
This season’s annual production of Momentum Dance Lab titled Clarity in Permanence. Momentum is hosting guest artist On the One along with new and repertoire works by company choreographers.
Old City Performing Arts Center, 111 State Street
Friday, November 10, 2023 | 7:00-9:00pm
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 2:00-4:00pm
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 7:00-9:00pm
Tickets: Adults – $25, Students and Seniors – $20, Children – 1 penny per accompanied adult. Tickets will be available at the door. We accept Cash, and Credit Cards. You can buy tickets at the door or online. Tickets and information
https://www.momentumdancelab.org/
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Knoxville Children’s Theatre: Sense and Sensibility
Knoxville Children’s Theatre’s current production of Sense and Sensibility, an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel, is in its final week with performances through Sunday, November 12.
The show is directed by Academy Director Emily Helton.
Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information/tickets: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com
