For the week of July 22-28:
FILM:
This Wednesday, July 27 at the University Center is Richard Brooks’ “Cat On
a Hot Tin Roof,” the film adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ classic play of
a decaying southern family during a hot summer. Paul Newman stars as a man
who can’t get turned on by the sultry Elizabeth Taylor and she stars as the
woman who just can’t understand why. Biting mystery movie. Also with Burl
Ives. 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
EXHIBITIONS/ SUBMISSIONS:
At the Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture, “Knoxville and Vicinity VI:
University of Tennessee Art Alumni.” Featured will be works in various
media by the following regional artists who are graduates of UT. From July
25-August 26. The gallery is open and free to the public.
Knoxville Museum of Art solicits East Tennessee artists’ entries for
exhibition, “East Tennessee Art Currents I.” Guest Curator Jeff Fleming of
the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in Winston-Salem will select
roughly 50 works by approximately 10-15 artists and will write a printed
piece for the exhibition, which is scheduled for the Museum’s largest
gallery starting December 16.
The Arts Council seeks artists who do original work in any media including
painting, drawing, collage, photography, printmaking, sculpture, etc. to
participate in Second Annual “Artist’s Extravaganza.” For more information,
the Arts Council office is located on the second floor of the Candy
Factory.
The Arts Council is also inviting artists to apply for Artist of the Month
Exhibits 1995. Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, August 31 at 4:30
p.m. Information accompanying submissions should include a brief biography
or artistic statement and a resume of previous exhibits, experience and
education. Slides or photos should also be included along with a
S.A.S.E.
For more information, call (615) 523-7543.
THEATRE:
“Christy the Musical” continues this week in Townsend, TN at the Smoky
Mountain Amphitheatre. This performance features a musical version of
Catherine Marshall’s well-loved, best-selling novel about a year in the
life of Marshall’s mother, who as a 19-year-old traveled to the Great Smoky
Mountains in 1912 to teach school. Through October 29. Show runs nightly.
Tickets are $8.50 for children and $12.50 for adults.
MUSIC:
Cool Joe at the Electric Ballroom Saturday, July 23. Hip Hop Dance Party
and Concert with Atlanta’s hottest group, Cool Joe was a Budweiser
Superfest Opener. This hot R&B band has performed with everyone from Bell
Biv DeVoe and De La Soul to War and James Brown. They return to K-town with
another hit performance. Tickets are $3 before 11 p.m.
Pegclimber with Ted Bundy’s Volkswagon and Rotweiler at the Mercury
Theatre. This kickin’ butt show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5
Wednesday, July 27 at the Mercury Theatre, The Judybats with Evan’s
Dilemma. Knoxville’s premier local band with Dilemma, a power pop/rock
trio. At 10 p.m. $5.
Son of Slam. This controversial and versatile Mississippi foursome has
opened for Pantera one night and Drivin’ and Cryin’ the next. The press
release describes them as follows: “Rising up from working class
Mississippi, these white trash, trailer park punks are intensely proud of
their homeland, yet furious at the polluted future they have inherited.”
With Malice in Wonderland and Saleth’s Dream. Sunday, July 24 at the
Library. Show starts at 9 p.m. Cover is $5.
At the Mercury Theatre Saturday, July 23 at 10 p.m. Sandbox with Mindseye
from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Two-Edge from El Paso, Texas. $5.
Friday, July 22 for Alive After Five Spotlight on Singers. Anthony Gant,
Bill Capshaw, Mike Foxx and Calvin Daniels. This is the last show for the
summer season so be sure not to miss one of K-town’s best ideas. Show
starts at 5:30. General Admission is $3. Look for the upcoming film series
later on this summer.
Monday Evening at the Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville is a down
home version of an instrumental Von Trapp family, The Dutton Family. Their
diversity precedes them: a typical repertoire consists of everything from
“Orange Blossom Special” to Bach and Haydn. They also sing with some
complimentary clogging. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 for
adults and $8 for children and college students with current
identification.
Tuesday, July 26 in Circle Park behind the Torchbearer, UT favorite
Chancellor William Snyder on the Organ. Starts at 7 p.m. Admission is
free.
Tori Amos with Special Guest Bill Miller Saturday, July 23. Sold Out, so if
you got tickets, you’re lucky.
Thursday, July 28 at Manhattan’s disappear fear with Amelia Earhart
Returns. 9:30 p.m. $7 at the door.
Saturday night, July 23 at Manhattan’s Colonel Bruce Hampton and The Great
Matrazo of Parliament Funkadelic are The Fiji Mariners. The Godfather of
Alternative Music with his new band starts at 9:30 p.m. Admission is
$5.
WE RECOMMEND:
The Jazz Exchange Organization Presents Jazz in the Park IV, A Tribute to
The Fathers of Bebop: John Burks “Dizzy” Gillespie and Charles “Yardbird”
Parker.
An all-star band of jazz recording artists has been assembled with
nationally known musicians based in New York and Atlanta with Tommy
Williams on trumpet, Antonio Hart on saxophone, Gary Motley on piano,
Delbert Felix on bass and Knoxville’s own Samurai Celestial on the
drums.
The Jazz Exchange will also showcase some of the area’s best jazz artists
including the Rocky Wynder Group, Evon Easley with the Marcus Shirley
group, the Wendel Werner trio and the Jazz Liberation Quintet.
This performance will prove to be a multi-cultural picnic and party for all
ages.
Friday, July 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Morningside Park off Dandridge
Avenue and Saturday, July 23, 1994 from 2 p.m. to midnight at the Court of
Flags at the World’s Fair Park. Admission is free, but donations are
encouraged.
