My book of Mongolian proverbs has many sayings which could offer wisdom

during the Spring Break week. The thoughtful traveler might keep

these words in mind: “Do not seize a tiger’s tail. If you do, don’t let

go.”

Since the Daily Beacon does not publish next week, this calendar

covers the next two weekends. It seems there will be plenty of events to

occupy anybody who stays in town for the break.

Another good Mongolian proverb to keep in mind: “Vodka slips into the mouth

like a mosquito, but roars out like a wild elephant.”

LOCAL MAN DOES GOOD:

Knoxville poet/singer/songwriter R.B. Morris and his band return

to the Laurel Theatre for tonight’s St. Patrick’s Day concert. His

band includes drummer Paul Griffith, guitarist Peter O’Hanlon, bassist Dave

Francis and guitarist Kenny Vaughn. Morris’s sound is a mixture of folk,

rock and country idioms filtered through his unique personal vision. He’s a

Knoxville original, and he’s about to make a splash.

The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 for Jubilee Community Arts

members and students, $6 for general admission and $2 for children

6-12.

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p.m. His latest release is The Road to Return.

GUITAR LEGEND AT THE BIJOU:

Doc Watson performs at the Bijou Theatre tonight at 7:30. His

special guest will be Knoxville native Steve Kaufman, the three-time

national flatpicking champion.

Arthel “Doc” Watson’s career spans decades, since he was discovered playing

in a North Carolina country swing band in 1960. Throughout this time he has

earned the admiration and respect of fans and artists of all styles of

music. Says Tulane History Professor Bill C. Malone, “To attend a Doc

Watson concert is to experience musical history.”

Steve Kaufman will conduct a free in-store flatpicking workshop at the

Disc Exchange West tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The workshop is

sponsored by WQLA- FM’s bluegrass music show “Soppin’ the

Gravy.”

WHO WILL WRESTLE SANTO?:

Southern Culture on the Skids return to Knoxville Saturday, March 18,

for a concert at the Mercury Theatre. Offering a unique blend of

“roots, psychobilly, blues and rock-n-roll,” Entertainment Weekly

calls the band “a cross of the B-52s and the Beverly Hillbillies.” It is a

sight to behold.

The show starts at 10 p.m. with Knoxville’s Rude Street Peters.

Admission is $7 in advance, $8 at the door.

LATIN DANCE NIGHT AT THE LAUREL:

Orquesta Taboga enlivens the Laurel Theatre Saturday, March 18,

with the Latin sounds of trumpets, timbales, congas, bongos, trombones,

piano and bass. Along with the “hot” vocals of Carmen Herrarra and Victor

Blanco, this 11-member ensemble from the Caribbean will surely have

everyone dancing. The show is at 8 p.m. Admission is $9 for JCA members and

students, $10 general audience in advance, $11 general day of show and $3

for children 6-12.

CAJUN PARTY NEXT WEEKEND:

Friday, March 24, The Foundry on the Fair Site once again hosts

the outstanding Cajun band Beausoleil. Hailing from Lafayette,

Louisiana, this group inspires a party faster than anyone.

Last year’s appearance at the Foundry was enjoyed by a packed house. This

year, the Foundry will be transformed into the streets of New Orleans, with

fortune tellers, jugglers, Cajun cuisine, dance lessons and, of course, the

music of Beausoleil.

Beausoleil’s latest releases are L’Echo, featuring new

material, and Vintage Beausoleil, which features (can you

guess?) vintage Beausoleil.

The performance benefits the Community Shares non-profit organization. The

$27.50 ticket includes both a Cajun feast and the concert. The $15 ticket

may be purchased for the concert only. The festivities start at 7 p.m. on

Friday, March 24.

BOBBY MCFERRIN WITH THE SYMPHONY:

Renowned jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin will perform with the the

KSO for a Saturday Night Pops Concert at 8 p.m. on March 25

at the Civic Coliseum.

Ten-time Grammy award winner McFerrin will conduct the entire concert and

perform some of his best-selling a capella vocal works. His appearances

with other symphonies have included straight symphony, straight singing

(“surprising” Vivaldi), cabaret and jazz. He’s also been known to do an

interesting version of “The Wizard of Oz.”

Known for his unique vocal style, McFerrin has been honing his skills as a

classical conductor, which he took up in 1990. He was appointed to the

position of Music Director and Conductor of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

last fall.

State-of-the-art stage lighting for the concert will be provided by Bandit

Lites, the well-known Knoxville-based theatrical lighting company. Tickets

for the show are $25 for second balcony seats and $35 for the main floor

and first balcony. Pops patron tickets are available by calling 523-1178.

General tickets are available at the Symphony office or at Tickets

Unlimited outlets.

TIBETAN MONKS COME TO CAMPUS:

Actual Tibetan monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery will

perform in the UC Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, as part

of their “Sacred Music Sacred Dance” world tour. This appearance

offers the UT community a rare look at the practices of a major religion of

the East. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for the general public. They

will also speak at Knoxville College at 12:30 on this day.

On Monday, March 27, the monks will perform the White Tara ceremony as a

blessing for their stay in town. The ceremony will be held at the

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Church, 3219 Kingston Pike.

UPCOMING AT THE LAUREL:

Jana Stanfield will perform Sunday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at the

Laurel Theatre. Admission is $8.

LIVE SPOKEN WORD:

As they say on the Asian steppes north of China (geography students

will know this area as Mongolia), “A camel and a goat cannot butt each

other; a wise man and a fool cannot converse.” Still, people do try. You’ll

find plenty of wise folks and fools at our area open mic readings.

The Torch Coffee House: Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Admission $1.

Ivory’s: Mondays at 9 p.m. Call 588-6023 for sign-up.

Gryphon’s — Rus’ Romper Room: Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Free.

Java, a Coffee House: Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Free

Manhattan’s: Tuesdays at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. sign-up). Free.

ART:

Bennett Galleries presents Print Masters, An Exhibition of

Printmaking Excellence, beginning with a reception tonight from 5:30 to

8. Located at 4515 Kingston Pike, the exhibition includes original prints

from the 1400s to the present, from woodcut to computer thermography. Works

include those by Israel van Meckenem, Rembrandt van Rijn, Albrecht Dürer,

Edouard Manet and others.

The exhibit runs through April 7.

Hanson ArtSource features the art of California painter Don Hatfield

at its Main Gallery through Friday, March 31. The gallery is located at

5607 Kingston Pike. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

KNOXVILLE MUSEUM OF ART:

Tonight’s Alive After Five concert will feature Sharon

Mosby. The concert starts at 5:30.

The KMA, of course, has plenty of art going on all the time. This

Sunday, March 19, Gallery Talk will feature artist James

Garrison discussing his works in East Tennessee Art Currents I

at 2 p.m.

THEATRE:

Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie will be presented

at the Bijou Theatre from Thursday, March 23, through Sunday, March

26. Showtime is 8 p.m. each night, with a 2 p.m. matinee on March 26.

Admission is $12.

Theatre Central, located at 141 S. Gay Street, presents One Flew

Over the Cuckoo’s Nest through April 22. Shows are Thursdays,

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 on Thursdays, $8 on Fridays

and Saturdays. Students pay $5 for any showtimes.

The comedy Send Me No Flowers concludes this weekend at the

West Side Dinner Theatre, at 12801 Kingston Pike in Farragut.

Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Thursday, March 23, at the West Side Dinner Theatre, Seance

Fiction, an original comedy by Knoxville playwrite Mark

Hatmaker, will premier. The play is about Lou, who disappeared seven

years earlier in a bizarre accident. He’s been declared legally dead, and

his wife is besieged by ill-suited suitors. As these things go, Lou turns

up alive and none too happy about the situation.UT student Michael Dubov

plays Lou.The play runs Thursdays through Saturdays until April 29.

For all shows at the West Side Dinner Theatre, the buffet starts at 6:45,

the play at 8:15. For reservations call 966-8768. Cost is $18 per person

for both dinner and the play, but “liberal discounts” are available for

groups of 10 or more.

The Cumberland County Playhouse, located in Crossville, Tn.,

featuresFiddler on the Roof, opening tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $16, $15 for Seniors and $8 for children and students. Future

show dates and times are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7:30

p.m. and Sundays at 2:30. Thursday matinees are scheduled for March 30 and

April 13 at 2 p.m. The play runs through April 15.

“BETTER A NEARBY DEVIL THAN A DISTANT BUDDHA”:

If you’re stuck in town for the break, have no fear. Rock’n’roll sounds

abound.

ELECTRIC BALLROOM–Blackstock Avenue and Western Avenue:

Tonight’s Five and Dime Showcase features some of Knoxville’s

most monstrous monsters of rock. The Guff was scheduled to play, but

everyone’s favorite pinch-hitter Torture Kitty will appear instead.

Rumor has it Torture Kitty t-shirts may be available. Also on the bill are

Depth Core Blue from Nashville, Fat Bastard and

Numskull. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $4. This is an

all-ages show.

GRYPHON’S— 2003 Highland Ave.:

Plug and Smoke Bomb perform tonight at 10 p.m.

Saturday, March 18, Torture Kitty once again perform

at Knoxville’s favorite laundromat and lounge. Also appearing

are The Rehabs. There may even be Torture Kitty t-shirts left over.

Get yours while it’s still cool. The show starts at 10 p.m. Admission is

free.

LUCILLE’S:

The Marcus Shirley Group performs tonight at 10 p.m. Admission is

$2.

Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, Alligator Records artist

Carey Bell will perform at 10 p.m. both nights.

MANHATTAN’S:

The Mojo Filter Kings perform tonight at 10 p.m. Admission is $5.

Rev it up and go with The Clintons, Saturday, March 18, at 10 p.m.

Experience the best in barroom country-rock. Admission is $4.

Crimson Moon will perform at 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 23. Admission

is $2.

MERCURY THEATRE:

Local loud-mongerers Wicked Cow People and Serene Scream

perform tonight at 10 p.m. Admission is $5.

Southern Culture on the Skids performs Saturday, March 18. See listing

above.

Friday, March 24, Sandbox and Venus Drive will perform at 10

p.m. Admission is $5.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY:

The Jazz Liberation Quartet performs at 10 p.m. Admission is

free.

TOMATO HEAD:

Experience some of the best in local food and entertainment on Friday,

March 24, when Jacqui and the Tumblekings perform at downtown’s

nicest eatin’ spot.

“Cooperative magpies can overcome a lion.” If you have any information you

would like listed in theDaily Beacon Entertainment Calendar, please

cooperate and send it to Room 5 of the Communications Building or call at

974-0646.