The Wiley Reception

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

Long before smart TVs, satellite dishes or Xfinity, Martin P. Middlemark invented the television rabbit ears antenna to make watching television from stations in bigger cities attainable.
But, gentle reader, my …

What living free means to the Honey Badger

Thomas Mabry - Honey Badger ImagesOur Town Arts

My father maintains that you’ll find the time to do what you really want to do.
When one derives pleasure from arising before dawn to visit a favorite sunrise scene, many …

KCT to present Cinderella: Youth Edition in July

Susan EspirituOur Town Arts

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition from Friday, July 12, until Sunday, July 28, with multiple showtimes available.
KCT, in partnership with the Clayton Foundation, will …

Downtown Knoxville is the spot for photo ops

Susan EspirituOur Town Arts

The 2024 summer mural which is part of Dogwood Arts’ Art in Public Places Mural Program is the 19th in the series by artist Megan Lingerfelt.
Downtown Knoxville describes this seasonal mural as …

Thick water

Christopher RobinOur Town Arts

What’s in a title?
The naming of a painting is usually secondary to the actual execution, and the story about it runs third. Occasionally, though, I know the title as I …

The Strawberry Moon: Honey Badger captures it again

Thomas Mabry - Honey Badger ImagesOur Town Arts

“Full moon, so soon
Wishin’ every month of the year could be June” ~Jimmy Buffett “Cliches” (1976)
The Strawberry Moon has a historical allure recognized in popular culture through song and dance …