The continued postponement of the Eagles’ concert is no reason to panic.
There are a number of cultural activities this week to bide time while
Glenn Frey’s stomach settles.
On campus, at the Clarence Brown Theatre, the Philadelphia Dance
Company, “Philadanco,” will perform at 8 p.m. tonight. Founded with the
goal of improving performing opportunities for black artists, the company
enjoys an international reputation for artistic integrity and fine
dancing.
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra opens its 1994-95 Masterworks Series
with two concerts, at 8 p.m. tonight and Friday, at the Tennessee Theatre
on Gay Street.
The program includes Svoboda’s Overture of the Season,
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, and Tchaikovsky’s
Symphony No. 4 in F minor. Kirk Trevor, celebrating his 10th
anniversary with the KSO, will conduct the symphony. The featured musician
is violinist Dylana Jenson.
Jenson has performed as a soloist with major orchestras nationwide and
worldwide. She debuted at age 8, performing the Mendelssohn Concerto
with the Long Beach Symphony. At 17 she became the youngest, and first
American woman, violinist to win the silver medal at Moscow’s Tchaikovsky
Competition.
Adult Art Workshops begin tonight at the Knoxville Museum of Art.
Dr. Carl Gombert, Assistant Professor of Art at Maryville College, will
guide a class titled “Studio Session: Drawing Basics” from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
tonight The class will meet in the Candy Factory. Registration is in
advance only and on a first come, first serve basis. The enrollment fee
is $55 for K.M.A. members and $60 for non-members. For information, call
Rozz Martin at 525-6101.