The Spirit of Día de los Muertos
The Spirit of Día de los Muertos highlights the rich history of the Mexican celebration that honors and remembers loved ones passed with artistic sentimentality. The exhibition presents traditional and contemporary ofrendas, or altars, displaying the dedication and evolution of the cross-cultural celebration. One-of-a-kind installations created by Knoxville community participants and artworks by local artists will be on view.
Through December 10, open Tues-Sat, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the McClung Museum of History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive Admission & parking are free. Learn more about The Spirit of Dia de los Muertes. |
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COMING IN 2023....
Rossini Festival
The annual Knoxville Opera Rossini Festival is held each spring. Dates for the 2023 event have not yet been set.
Rossini Festival International Street Fair Highlights include: -- 5 stages, with 50 hours of free entertainment by 700+ artists -- YMCA FunZone on Market Square -- Eagle Distributing Beer Garden -- 100+ Artisans and Food Vendors -- Welcome Ceremonies with Elected Official -- Mini-recitals by KO's April 29 Puccini Gala Concert Guest Artists -- Streamliner's Swing Orchestra free concert 8-10 pm at the Instrumental Music Stage 2023 dates have not yet been set, typically April. Learn more about the Rossini Festival. Kuumba Festival
The Kuumba Festival (Kuumba means Creativity in Key Swahili) was started in 1989 by local Knoxville artists and community activists who were looking to showcase local African American art and artists for the sole purpose of sharing, educating and exposing rich cultural art forms to the Knoxville community. This free event gives African American Appalachian Arts Inc.(AAAA) an avenue to reach out and service the Greater Knoxville community through the offering of cultural arts activities.
June 24-26, 2023 Market Square, Morningside Park & Haley Heritage Square. Free Learn more about the Kuumba Festival. |
Scottish Festival and Games
You don't have to be Scottish to enjoy this unique Festival! The event feature clans, vendors and local and national performers. The property at the visitor center provides a scenic destination for the festival with views of the nearby mountains and is just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. The 30-plus acres at the center includes adjacent parking.
Festival attendees will be treated to vibrant cultural and educational presentations, while Scotch tasting seminars will feature a bit of history and humor, and the Border Collie demonstrations will showcase their herding abilities. Competitions include the hammer throw or caber toss, a medley of bands including bagpipes and drummers, and clan challenges like the kilted mile run or the battle axe competition. May 20-21, 2023 Townsend Visitor Center, 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN Two-day pass: $35 All Day Saturday: $20 Half Day Saturday: $15 Sunday: $15 Learn more about the Scottish Festival and Games. |
