Community Calendar

Theater 23 Presents World Premiere of Decoration Day
New play by Knoxville playwright Linda Parsons runs May 15–31
Knoxville, TN — Theater 23 is proud to announce the world premiere of Decoration Day, a new play by acclaimed local playwright Linda Parsons. The production will run May 15–31 at Borderland Playhouse, located at 802 Sevier Avenue in Knoxville.
Decoration Day marks Parsons’ seventh play to be produced in the Knoxville area, continuing her strong legacy of compelling, character-driven storytelling. This latest work explores themes of memory, heritage, and the ties that bind communities across generations.
The production is directed by Steven O’Shea and produced by Tom Eubanks, bringing together a talented creative team dedicated to delivering a powerful and intimate theatrical experience.
Tickets will go on sale April 15 and will be available at theater23.org. Performance times and additional details will also be posted on the website.
For more information, please visit theater23.org or follow Theater 23 on social media.

Burning Off the BBQ 5K
Hosted by the Sevierville Rotary Club
📍 Sevierville, Tennessee
📅 May 16, 2026

Kick off your Blooming BBQ & Blues weekend with the Burning Off the BBQ 5K in beautiful Sevierville, Tennessee!

This family-friendly 5K run/walk is the perfect way to start your Saturday morning before enjoying the Blooming BBQ & Blues Festival festivities. Whether you're a competitive runner, weekend jogger, or casual walker, this event welcomes all ages and fitness levels.

Participants will enjoy a scenic course, community spirit, and a fun, high-energy atmosphere with a little cheeky BBQ flair. Awards will be given in multiple age divisions, along with fun specialty categories.

Proceeds benefit the Sevierville Rotary Club’s local service projects supporting youth, education, and community initiatives.

👟 Run fast.
🔥 Burn off the BBQ.
🎶 Then enjoy a full weekend of food, music, and fun.

Register today and be part of a growing annual tradition in the Smoky Mountains!

Join fellow artists on Saturday mornings for a creative refresh in a welcoming, lighthearted environment. You’ll have the option of being inside, in a spacious, light-filled space, or outside under a covered pavilion. You can bring a project you’d like to work on, sketch from provided still lifes, or work plein aire.

These mini-retreats are located in West Knox, in a 20+ acre bucolic setting with fields and woods, on the Tennessee River. All levels are welcome and no experience is needed.

$20 per session or $50 for 3 sessions includes art supplies and yummy snacks.

Space is limited to 15 participants--please RSVP at lunacreates.com/sketch-club the Friday before to save your spot!

Discover what life in the Cove is like for its inhabitants—past and present. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Cable Mill Historic Area in Cades Cove, Tenn. Free. Info and confirm details: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.

J. Sibelius - Humoresque #4 and 5 - Bill Hayden, Soloist
G. Faure - Elegie - Laura Kristoff, Soloist
Dvorak - Symphony #9, 'New World'

Concert program:

J. S. Bach
Goldberg Variations (transcribed for string trio by Dmitry Sitkovetsky)

Aria
Variations ​1-5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 18, 21, 28, 24, 25, 30
Aria
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Evie Chen, violin
Hillary Herndon, viola
Wes Baldwin, cello
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Antonin Dvorak
Piano Quartet, op 87
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I- Allegro con Fuoco
II- Lento
III- Allegro Moderato, Grazioso
IV- Finale: Allegro ma non troppo
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Evie Chen, violin
Hillary Herndon, viola
Wes Baldwin, cello
Dario Martin, piano​

Theater 23 Presents World Premiere of Decoration Day
New play by Knoxville playwright Linda Parsons runs May 15–31
Knoxville, TN — Theater 23 is proud to announce the world premiere of Decoration Day, a new play by acclaimed local playwright Linda Parsons. The production will run May 15–31 at Borderland Playhouse, located at 802 Sevier Avenue in Knoxville.
Decoration Day marks Parsons’ seventh play to be produced in the Knoxville area, continuing her strong legacy of compelling, character-driven storytelling. This latest work explores themes of memory, heritage, and the ties that bind communities across generations.
The production is directed by Steven O’Shea and produced by Tom Eubanks, bringing together a talented creative team dedicated to delivering a powerful and intimate theatrical experience.
Tickets will go on sale April 15 and will be available at theater23.org. Performance times and additional details will also be posted on the website.
For more information, please visit theater23.org or follow Theater 23 on social media.

The tradition continues! Join Knoxville Opera for an afternoon of playful competition, community spirit, and crisp elegance at the annual Croquet Tournament. Set against the green expanse of the UT Rec Fields, this lighthearted spring fundraiser invites teams of supporters, creatives, and opera enthusiasts to vie for the Annual Tournament Cup — with plenty of fun along the way.

Guests will enjoy tournament play, sideline refreshments, music, and celebratory moments throughout the day, all while supporting Knoxville Opera.

Dress Code: All Sport Whites
Classic, clean, and croquet-ready.

Enjoy the festivities with white sports attire inspired by Old World Charm.

Gentlemen are encouraged to wear turn-of-the-century whites, and ladies can opt for dresses and garden party hats. White lace is traditional but certainly not mandatory.

J. Sibelius - Humoresque #4 and 5 - Bill Hayden, Soloist
G. Faure - Elegie - Laura Kristoff, Soloist
Dvorak - Symphony #9, 'New World'

Theater 23 Presents World Premiere of Decoration Day
New play by Knoxville playwright Linda Parsons runs May 15–31
Knoxville, TN — Theater 23 is proud to announce the world premiere of Decoration Day, a new play by acclaimed local playwright Linda Parsons. The production will run May 15–31 at Borderland Playhouse, located at 802 Sevier Avenue in Knoxville.
Decoration Day marks Parsons’ seventh play to be produced in the Knoxville area, continuing her strong legacy of compelling, character-driven storytelling. This latest work explores themes of memory, heritage, and the ties that bind communities across generations.
The production is directed by Steven O’Shea and produced by Tom Eubanks, bringing together a talented creative team dedicated to delivering a powerful and intimate theatrical experience.
Tickets will go on sale April 15 and will be available at theater23.org. Performance times and additional details will also be posted on the website.
For more information, please visit theater23.org or follow Theater 23 on social media.