American composer David Maslanka, who died last year at 74, was long fascinated by J.C. Bach’s Chorales. So much so that he began each day singing and playing them as …
KCT puts on ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
The Herdman kids run wild again as the Knoxville Children’s Theatre presents 16 live performances of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” based on the 1971 novel by Barbara Robinson.
In this …
Kibeka Trio surprises with complex, demanding music
One would think a piano trio that has played together only a few times and at wide intervals would present music that is easy to wrap their heads around and …
Chamber Orchestra, Chorale charm with holiday classics boasting twists
A near sell-out crowd came to the Bijou Theatre to hear the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra and the Knoxville Chamber Chorale in their traditional holiday concert. They were not disappointed.
The …
Tennessee Theatre 90th Anniversary keepsake ornaments available for holidays
Two glass holiday ornaments celebrating 90 years of grand entertainment are available for supporters of the Tennessee Theatre to purchase. The ornaments are perfect to decorate a tree at …
Flying Anvil delivers terrific trailer-trash holiday
Nearly every family group, whether it is biological, chosen or accidental, has at least one member who just can’t, or won’t, go with the flow.
At Armadillo Acres, North Florida’s Premiere …
Guitarist John McClellan channels Chet Atkins
The moment I saw that guitarist John McClellan would be performing for the Knoxville Guitar Society at the Church of the Good Samaritan on Cedar Bluff Road, and that he …
Handel Society, soloists wow audience with American spirituals
The Knoxville Handel Society, under the direction of Dr. Everett McCorvey, filled the magnificent Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Northshore Drive with glorious presentations of American …