Community Calendar

Theater 23 Presents World Premiere of Decoration Day
New play by Knoxville playwright Linda Parsons runs May 15–31
Knoxville, 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.

Theater 23 Presents World Premiere of Decoration Day
New play by Knoxville playwright Linda Parsons runs May 15–31
Knoxville, 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.

Learn about black bears, an iconic symbol of the Smokies. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Sugarlands Visitor Center, Tenn. Free. Info and confirm details: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.

New Food Pantry now available to neighborhood and surrounding areas twice a month. Every 2nd Thursday of each month we will be giving away non-perishable goods and personal care items. On the 4th Thursday of each month we will be serving a hot meal.

Theater 23 Presents World Premiere of Decoration Day
New play by Knoxville playwright Linda Parsons runs May 15–31
Knoxville, 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.

We are so excited to present Marble Springs Statehood Day 2026!

This year, in commemoration of America250 and the 230th anniversary of Tennessee Statehood we are taking this celebration to the next level! Statehood Day will now consist of two fun filled days.

Friday May 29th from 12pm - 5pm, will be Tennessee Field Day for children to explore State history through all aspects. Bring your inner child for hands on Tennessee history. Kids will receive a punch card and win a special prize for visiting all our amazing activities! Partners that will be joining us include, Ijams Nature Center, Museum of Cherokee People, Birthplace of Country Music Museum, National Parks Service, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, and more to be announced! Stay tuned for a sneak peak at some of the fun activities that will be available.

Saturday May 30th from 10am - 4pm, we will continue with our normal Statehood Day activities! This day will be filled with demonstrations, guest lectures, music, dancing, food, and more. Explore Tennessee history though classic foods, line dancing, and Tennessee classics. Be sure not to miss out on fun from partners like The Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Knox Makers, Smoky Mountain Quilting Guild, East Tennessee Historical Society, Tipton Haynes State Historic Site, and even more!

Both of these events are FREE to the public. Be on the lookout for more info coming out in the following weeks!

This project was supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.

Connect Beyond Festival is back for three days of music, storytelling, and immersive experiences at The Orange Peel in Asheville!

The 2026 festival brings together filmmakers, musicians, creatives, and cultural voices for a weekend of live performances, conversations, and interactive installations.

LINEUP HIGHLIGHTS:

SPEAK - award winning film screening and Q&A with filmmakers Guy Mossman and cast member Sam Schaefer

The Community Garden - a venue wide interactive art experience brought to you by some of the creative talent behind Meow Wolf and Epic Games
Oakland Rising - performances by vocalists August Lee Stevens, B. Deveaux, and NAIMA

Shared Roots: Songs & Stories in the Round - performances and stories with acclaimed musicians Mary Gauthier, Marisa Blake, and Shana Tucker, moderated by music journalist Marcus K. Dowling

StoryLab: Build The World You Want - youth workshop where participants can explore different types of media from newspaper design to film storyboarding to social storytelling

...and much more! More films, workshops, artists and events will be announced on the website and social media.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Theater 23 Presents World Premiere of Decoration Day
New play by Knoxville playwright Linda Parsons runs May 15–31
Knoxville, 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.

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.