March
Saturday, Mar 30th
“The Resonant Rogues”
Jubilee Community Arts presents “The Resonant Rogues” at Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. in Knoxville, starting at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 30.
Rooted in the mountains of Western North Carolina, The Resonant Rogues are fronted by songwriting duo Sparrow and Keith Josiah Smith, who share a passion for movement and sound. Before meeting, falling in love and forming the band in 2013, both traveled extensively throughout the United State: Keith by hopping freight trains, Sparrow with a circus troupe.
In addition to their holler homestead, New Orleans and Nashville are their other musical homes, and the influences of both can be felt on The Resonant Rogues’ self-titled fourth album. They incorporate sounds of Appalachian old-time, classic country and vintage soul.
Tickets are available at TicketLeap (jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com), by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior to show. Cost is $20 at the door, $15 general audience advance and $14 for JCA members, students and seniors age 65-plus,
April
Saturday, Apr 6th
“Y’all Don’t Hear Me: The Black Appalachia, An Ode to Nikki”
The exhibition, “Y’all Don’t Hear Me: The Black Appalachia, An Ode to Nikki” will be presented from Wednesday, March 6, through Saturday, April 6, in UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St. in Knoxville. Presented in collaboration with Dogwood Arts and the Big Ears Festival and curated by Kreneshia Whiteside-McGee, times and days are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays. For more information, visit ewing@utk.edu or downtown.utk.edu
Tuesday, Apr 9th
Tenth Annual Houses & Hope Breakfast
Tenth Annual Houses & Hope Breakfast runs from 8 to 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, at The Venue in Lenoir City, 7690 Creekwood Park Blvd. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. “Enjoy a great breakfast and share about our work in Loudon County,” an H&H press release stated. “This year, we will be taking a closer look at #costofhome, and how we can impact the need for affordable housing in our area.” Breakfast is complementary, but RSVP is required. Contact Rachel Rendon at: rachel@loudoncountyhabitat.org.
Tuesday, Apr 9th
Houses & Hope Breakfast
Tenth Annual Houses & Hope Breakfast runs from 8 to 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, at The Venue in Lenoir City, 7690 Creekwood Park Blvd. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast is complementary, but RSVP is required. Contact Rachel Rendon at: rachel@loudoncountyhabitat.org.
Wednesday, Apr 10th
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee are offering an in-person Free Legal Advice Clinic from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, in Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St. in Knoxville.
Any veteran seeking legal help is encouraged to attend. In 2024, the clinics are being held every other month: also June 12, Aug. 14, Oct. 9 and Dec. 11.
Veterans who are not able to attend the clinic in person are encouraged to continue to use the telephone clinic option. Pre-registration is required for telephone clinic. Veterans are asked to call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at 865-637-0484 to pre-register.
This is a general advice clinic with a wide variety of legal issues, including family law, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, contract disputes, child support and personal injury, among other issues.
This is an advice-only clinic: clients can expect legal advice, but no wills are drafted at this clinic nor legal work performed.
Thursday, Apr 11th
Knoxville Writers Guild
Knoxville Writers Guild announces “an enchanting evening of poetry featuring celebrated poets Linda Parsons and Susan O’Dell Underwood,” a KWG press release stated. The event will take place starting at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 11, in Addison’s Bookstore, 126 S. Gay St. in downtown Knoxville.
For more information, contact Rhea Carmon, with KWG Publicity & Community Engagement: info@knoxvillewritersguild.org
Monday, Apr 15th
“Black and Gifted: A Cultural Expression”
“Black and Gifted: A Cultural Expression,” curated by LaKesha Lee, will be on display in the Dogwood Gallery, 123 W. Jackson Ave., Knoxville, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday through April 15.
Explore galleries, studios, and artist collectives; roam through shops hosting open houses and local artist exhibits; enjoy performance art and live music at a variety of venues; drop in restaurants along the way and treat yourself to drinks and great food,” a Dogwood Arts press release stated.
Participating artists include: Francis Akosha, Jonathan Adams, Mene Manresa Bodipo, KaReena Goodwin, Jackie Holloway, LaKesha Lee, Jeremy Myles, Layla Moore, Nyasha Madamombe and Gary White.