Having made it through the cold December rituals of logs and grogs, the January of 2023 politely suggests we turn our attention to it and venture out to exhibition openings and shows. This Friday is FIRST FRIDAY, and since the…
The Most Read ARTS KNOXVILLE Stories of 2022
Yes, it is that time of year when we look back at the coverage of events that piqued the interest of readers. And, it is that time of year that we thank our readers for their continued interest—and look forward…
Most Memorable Classical Music Performances of 2022
BY ALAN SHERROD Somehow, it just feels encouraging to say that we have “returned to normal” following the Covid-19 pandemic. But the fact is, the Knoxville art and music scene has not “returned” at all. Rather, we have “evolved”…
ORCMA Announces Régulo Stabilito As Its New Music Director and Conductor
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, the umbrella organization for the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and the Oak Ridge Chorus, has announced the results of its search for its next Music Director—Régulo Stabilito. Stabilito was one of four finalist candidates…
Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus Offers ‘Rebel Without a Claus’ – and a Major Announcement
Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus: Rebel Without a Claus Saturday, December 17, 3:00 & 7:30 PM, Bijou Theatre in Knoxville Sunday, December 18, 4:00 PM, ETSU’s Martin Center for the Performing Arts in Johnson City Tickets and Information Mysteries abound this…
December 2022 Arts Miscellany
Wintertime events abound — think of this list as one that brushes away snow from a frosty window pane, revealing the treats that await inside. • • • • • • • Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Fresh off of their sold-out…
Review: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra et al. — Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and ‘A Carol Symphony’
BY ALAN SHERROD Believe it or not, it has only been since 2015 that the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra has marked the beginning of its busy holiday season with a “Classical Christmas” offering for its late-November Chamber Classics Series concert.…
Review: CBT’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ – The Grand Tradition Continues
BY ALAN SHERROD Ironically, talking about tradition has itself become a tradition at this time of year. For many, the Christmas season is all about tradition—customs and events repeated just often enough to remain comfortable and familiar. Surely then,…
Review: St. John’s Cathedral Arts Features Hawkins and Overall in Works for Trumpet and Organ
BY ALAN SHERROD Mention “The trumpet shall sound…” and one’s imagination immediately flies to George Frederic Handel’s bass aria with trumpet from Part III of his oratorio Messiah. In spite of that mental attachment, organist and St. John’s Cathedral…
On the Wall … Off the Wall: November 15 – 30, Part 2
Part 1 of this multi-part November arts survey is here. • • • • • • St. John’s Cathedral Arts Series: Chase Hawkins, trumpet, and Jason Overall, organ Chase Hawkins, principal trumpet of the Knoxville…
