May 16 Saturday
Join fellow artists on Saturday mornings for a creative refresh in a welcoming, lighthearted environment. You’ll have the option of being inside, in a spacious, light-filled space, or outside under a covered pavilion. You can bring a project you’d like to work on, sketch from provided still lifes, or work plein aire.
These mini-retreats are located in West Knox, in a 20+ acre bucolic setting with fields and woods, on the Tennessee River. All levels are welcome and no experience is needed.
$20 per session or $50 for 3 sessions includes art supplies and yummy snacks.
Space is limited to 15 participants--please RSVP at lunacreates.com/sketch-club the Friday before to save your spot!
Discover what life in the Cove is like for its inhabitants—past and present. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Cable Mill Historic Area in Cades Cove, Tenn. Free. Info and confirm details: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.
J. Sibelius - Humoresque #4 and 5 - Bill Hayden, SoloistG. Faure - Elegie - Laura Kristoff, SoloistDvorak - Symphony #9, 'New World'
Theater 23 Presents World Premiere of Decoration DayNew play by Knoxville playwright Linda Parsons runs May 15–31Knoxville, TN — Theater 23 is proud to announce the world premiere of Decoration Day, a new play by acclaimed local playwright Linda Parsons. The production will run May 15–31 at Borderland Playhouse, located at 802 Sevier Avenue in Knoxville.Decoration Day marks Parsons’ seventh play to be produced in the Knoxville area, continuing her strong legacy of compelling, character-driven storytelling. This latest work explores themes of memory, heritage, and the ties that bind communities across generations.The production is directed by Steven O’Shea and produced by Tom Eubanks, bringing together a talented creative team dedicated to delivering a powerful and intimate theatrical experience.Tickets will go on sale April 15 and will be available at theater23.org. Performance times and additional details will also be posted on the website.For more information, please visit theater23.org or follow Theater 23 on social media.
May 17 Sunday
The tradition continues! Join Knoxville Opera for an afternoon of playful competition, community spirit, and crisp elegance at the annual Croquet Tournament. Set against the green expanse of the UT Rec Fields, this lighthearted spring fundraiser invites teams of supporters, creatives, and opera enthusiasts to vie for the Annual Tournament Cup — with plenty of fun along the way.
Guests will enjoy tournament play, sideline refreshments, music, and celebratory moments throughout the day, all while supporting Knoxville Opera.
Dress Code: All Sport Whites Classic, clean, and croquet-ready.
Enjoy the festivities with white sports attire inspired by Old World Charm.
Gentlemen are encouraged to wear turn-of-the-century whites, and ladies can opt for dresses and garden party hats. White lace is traditional but certainly not mandatory.
May 18 Monday
May 19 Tuesday