ARTS & CULTURE
Attractions & Museums Music in Knoxville Enjoy these Knoxville area arts and culture sources.
Appalachian Ballet Company Regional dance company chartered in 1972, under direction of Amy Moore Morton. Honor Company Southeastern Regional Ballet Co. (SERBA). Performs three times yearly: spring concert, fall performance and "The Nutcracker." 215 W. Broadway, Maryville 865-982-8463 Arts & Culture Alliance Located in the Emporium Building which houses the Rodman Townsend, Sr., Memorial Gallery, the administrative offices of the Arts and Culture Alliance, nine other arts and cultural organizations, and studio and gallery space for individual artists. 100 S. Gay Street 865-523-7543 Beck Cultural Exchange Center One of the oldest museums and historical reservoirs of African-American heritage and achievement in the Southeastern United States, this museum depicts the history of African-Americans through its extensive collection of photographs, newspapers, audio and video recordings, biographies, books, and artwork. 1927 Dandridge Avenue 865-524-8461 Bijou Theatre Center Knoxville's fourth oldest building, this historic landmark was built in 1817 and offers an array of musicals, light operas, dances, plays with music, and many more special events. 803 S. Gay St. 865-522-0832 Carpet Bag Theatre A community based, non-profit, professional theatre company dedicated to the production of new works. 3018 E. Fifth Avenue 865-524-6629 Circle Modern Dance Company Founded in the fall of 1990 to provide Knoxville audiences with an alternative to the current dance experiences available. 1010 Laurel Ave. 865-524-7615 Clarence Brown Theatre Built in 1970 and dedicated to Clarence Brown, a University of Tennessee alumnus and distinguished film director, this 576-seat proscenium theater presents a wide variety of theatrical and dance performances by faculty, students, and professional guest artists. 1714 Andy Holt Blvd. 865-974-5161 East Tennessee Discovery Center Hands-on science center offers educational fun for children of all ages. Exhibits explore physical science, life science, astronomy, geology and more. Akima Planetarium offers a simulated look at our nighttime sky. 516 North Beaman Street 865-594-1494 Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture The Ewing Gallery features works of contemporary artists and architects. Exhibitions change monthly. 1715 Volunteer Blvd. 865-974-3200 Frank H. McClung Museum A general museum with collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, medicine, local history and natural history. The exhibits document ways of life, cultural trends, and technologies from prehistoric times to the present day, and showcase much of Tennessee's past -- its geology, history, art, and culture. At 1327 Circle Park Drive 865-974-2144	Jubilee Community Arts/Laurel Theatre Jubilee Community Arts (JCA) is a regional, community cultural center dedicated to preserving and presenting the traditional arts of Southern Appalachians. 1538 Laurel Avenue 865-522-5851 Knoxville Ballet East Tennessee’s only fully professional ballet company brings quality performances throughout the year. The highlights this season include the 15th Anniversary of “The Nutcracker” and the new “Festival of Creations.” 1060 World’s Fair Park Drive, 7th Floor 865-544-0495 Knoxville Museum of Art KMA showcases exhibitions from around the world and a permanent collection of contemporary art. The museum contains four galleries, gardens and a museum shop. Accredited by the American Association of Museums. 1050 World's Fair Park 865-525-6101 Knoxville Opera Enjoy seasonal opera in Knoxville and an exciting Rossini Festival with fun, food, operas and other fine arts. 612 E. Depot Ave. 865-524-0795 Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Stellar guest artists and superstar entertainers join the virtuoso musicians of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for concert series. The Emporium Building 100 South Gay Street, Suite 302 865-523-1178 Oak Ridge Community Playhouse The southeast's oldest continually operating community theatre. Jackson Square, Oak Ridge 865-482-9999 Tennessee Children's Dance Ensemble Professional modern dance company that consist of 24 young dancers from ages eight to seventeen who perform regionally, nationally, and internationally 4216 Sutherland Avenue 865-588-8842 Tennessee Stage Company A professional theatre company which presents the annual East Tennessee Shakespeare in the Park Festival and Knoxville New Play Festival. 1060 World's Fair Park Drive 865-546-4280 Tennessee Theatre A jewel of historic Knoxville, located in the heart of Downtown. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and honored as the Official State Theatre of Tennessee, "Knoxville's Grand Entertainment Palace" has something for everyone: classical music, vintage films, dance, theater, and stellar performances by today's hottest musicians. 604 S. Gay St. 865-522-1174 The WordPlayers A professional company of Christian theatre artists. The WordPlayers' Theatre @ MCM 1540 Robinson Rd., Knoxville WDVX Blue Plate Special Radio Station WDVX's mid-day live radio shows. 301 South Gay Street 865-727-8045