Calendar of Events

MARCH

THINGS TO DO • PLACES TO GO • PEOPLE TO SEE

March 1-14: Dogwood Arts House &

Garden Virtual Show continues from 10 am to 5 pm at www.dogwoodarts.com.

March 3-6: NAIA Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving National Championship

at Allan Jones Aquatic Center.

March 4-7: Downtown Knoxville Boat Show

at the Knoxville Convention Center. Thursday 2 to 8 pm, Friday noon to 8 pm, Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.

March 4-7: The Neverending Story at Knoxville Children’s Theatre. March 4 & 5 at 7 pm, March 6 at 1 & 5 pm, and March 7 at 3 pm.

March 5: First Friday on Market Square, Gay Street, The Old City, and Downtown North beginning at 5 pm.

March 5: Ice Bears vs. Huntsville Havoc

The Office Night at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 7:30 pm.

March 6: 14th Annual Mardi Growl Pet

Parade & Festival in downtown Knoxville from 11 am to 3 pm. A benefit for YoungWilliams Animal Center.

March 6: Nourish Knoxville’s Winter

Farmers’ Market at Mary Costa Plaza (outside the Knoxville Civic Coliseum) from 11 am to 1 pm.

March 6: Knoxville Classical Guitar:

Daniel/Petar Duo concert at The Fountain City Art Center at 7 pm.

March 6-7: 8th Annual Spring Home &

Garden Show at the Knoxville Expo Center. March 6 from 10 am to 5 pm and March 7 from 11 am to 5 pm.

March 7: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Chamber Classics Concert: Chamber Ensembles at the Bijou Theatre at 2:30 pm.

March 7: Ice Bears vs. Macon Mayhem

Superhero Day at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 3 pm.

March 9: Knoxville Botanical Garden:

Mysterious Mosses from 6 to 7 pm. Register at www.knoxgarden.org

March 10-11: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Series: William Shaub and Friends - The Mendelssohn

Octet at the Bijou Theatre (and via livestream) at 7 pm.

March 11-13: Marble City Opera

presents “Royal Flush” by Frank Pesci at the Tennessee Amphitheater - World’s Fair Park. Thursday and Friday 7:30 pm, Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 pm.

March 12: Ice Bears vs. Huntsville Havoc

Tiger King Night at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 7:30 pm.

March 12: Temp Job at the Bijou Theatre at 7:30 pm.

March 13: UT Gardens: Spring Flowering

Tree & Shrub Walk from 9 to 11 am. Learn to identify flowering trees and shrubs at the UT Gardens.

March 13: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Pops Series: A Celtic Celebration with Four Leaf Peat at the Tennessee Theatre at 8 pm.

March 13: Lucky Kidney Run A virtual run to benefit the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation. Options include traditional 6k, 1 mile walk, and new Kid’s Run. Visit www.etkidney.org.

March 14: Knox Shamrock Fest™ A virtual festival to benefit the East East Tennessee Kidney Foundation, with all day festivities appropriate for the entire family. Visit www.etkidney.org.

March 14: Spring forward - Daylight Saving Time begins.

March 14: Knoxville Pink Bride Wedding

Show at the Knoxville Convention Center from 1 to 5 pm.

March 14: Catfish Cooley & Donnie Baker’s

Nitro Comedy Tour at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 8 pm.

March 15-19: Knox County Schools Spring Break. March 17: UT Gardens: Planting Some

Luck from 5 to 7 pm. Learn more about the holiday and take home a painted pot and plant.

March 18: Nature Nuggets Helping Hands

(for children ages 2-4) at Ijams Nature Center from 10 to 11 am.

March 19-20: Foothills Craft Guild Spring

Show at The Venue at Lenoir City. Friday from noon to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm.

March 20: First Day of Spring.

March 20: UT Gardens: Beauty & Intrigue

in the Bog from 10 to 11:30 am. Learn to grow tropical carnivorous plants.

March 20: Nourish Knoxville’s Winter

Farmers’ Market at Mary Costa Plaza (outside the Knoxville Civic Coliseum) from 11 am to 1 pm.

March 20: Ice Bears vs. Pensacola Ice

Flyers Country & Off-Road Night at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 7:30 pm.

March 25: Ice Bears vs. Birmingham Bulls

Throwback Thursday at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 7:30 pm.

March 25-26: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series: Beats

& Bolero at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30 pm.

March 26: Ice Bears vs. Birmingham Bulls

Dinosaur Races at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 7:30 pm.

March 27: Beginning to Bird: Migration

Training at Ijams Nature Center from 9 to 11 am.

March 27: UT Gardens: The New

Perennial Movement from 3 to 4 pm. Low maintenance, high functioning plants with visual appeal.

March 29-April 5: UT Garden Online

Spring Plant Sale with curbside pickup April 9 & 10. Check www.ag.tennessee.edu and Facebook: UT Gardens Knoxville for more information.

Favorite Seasonal Activities and New Experiences at Biltmore

BILTMORE CONTINUES to safely welcome guests to its 8,000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville and will boast a range of favorite seasonal events along with several new experiences in 2021. A large-scale stick sculpture exhibition featuring tree saplings weaved into whirling animated shapes, a whimsical model train display traversing tropical plants, and new outdoor activities encouraging wellness are in store this year at Biltmore.

Biltmore maintains a health and safety section on www.biltmore.com with the latest Covid-19 updates and mandates. Planned events and activities in the coming year will comply with requirements to reduce the risk of transmission of Covid-19, as the safety of employees and guests is always Biltmore’s highest priority. Biltmore will continue to closely monitor the course of Covid-19, and guests are encouraged to check the website for updates prior to planning a visit.

Coming this Spring

Guests visiting Biltmore this spring will be lucky to witness an entirely new outdoor sculpture exhibition built by self-described “stick sculpture artist,” Patrick Dougherty. Raised in North Carolina, Dougherty is a sculptor known worldwide who weaves tree saplings into sculptural installations. Dougherty’s interest in carpentry and love of nature inspired him to experiment with tree saplings and learn about building techniques. Guests can view Stickworks Outdoor Sculptures at Biltmore beginning April 1.

Back by popular demand, Biltmore Gardens Railway brings a large-scale model railroad and handmade buildings to the Conservatory. Running April 1 through September 26, G-scale locomotives and railcars move along tracks placed around notable estate replicas, traversing bridges and trestles on varied levels in multiple rooms and weaving through the estate’s renowned collection of exotic botanicals.

2021 BILTMORE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Opening April 1:

Stickworks Outdoor Sculptures

Unique outdoor sculptural works by environmental artist Patrick Dougherty, known as “Stick Man,” will reside in Antler Hill Village starting April 1. Renowned worldwide for his monumental creations, Dougherty weaves saplings and branches into intricate artworks, fashioning whimsical forms ranging from gigantic snares and cocoons to sculptural interpretations of notable buildings. The visual appeal of these large scale artworks may be appreciated up close as guests are encouraged to walk through and around the creations, affording the opportunity to admire the artistry and technical skills required to make the sculptures. The installation is included in Biltmore daytime admission and Biltmore Annual Passes.

April 1 through Sept. 26: Biltmore

Gardens Railway in the Conservatory

Biltmore Gardens Railway in the Conservatory pays homage to Biltmore’s founder George Vanderbilt, who was born into a well-known railroad family. His grandfather, Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, spent his life building an empire based on shipping and railroad concerns. Hundreds of feet of track carry G-scale locomotives and railcars through multiple rooms in Biltmore’s Conservatory and weave through exotic botanicals and miniature replicas of estate landmarks. Created by Applied Imagination, an award-winning crew of artists, botanical experts, and landscape designers known for exhibitions at the New York Botanical Garden and the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., the exhibition in the Conservatory is a nostalgic delight.

April 1 through May 27: Biltmore Blooms

A progression of flowers blankets George Vanderbilt’s estate in color during Biltmore Blooms, an annual tradition that has delighted guests for many decades. Highlighted by thousands of tulips in the historic Walled Garden and across the estate, Biltmore Blooms honors the legacy of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and his accomplishments at Biltmore. Azaleas, rhododendrons, and mountain laurel bloom later in the season, with buds of every shade appearing in the Rose Garden. Stunning floral arrangements will fill the rooms of Biltmore House, featuring flowers and greenery gathered from estate grounds.

April 4: Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Rabbit makes an annual appearance on Biltmore’s Front Lawn on Easter Sunday. Highlighting the day are the grand Easter Egg Hunts. Children ages 9 and younger may attend the hunt for free when accompanied by an estate pass holder or a ticketed adult.

July through August on select evenings:

Biltmore Concert Series

Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains serve as backdrop for musical experiences during Biltmore’s annual concert series. Concerts take place on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. The concert line-up will be announced in spring 2021.

November 5 through January 8, 2022: 38th Annual Candlelight Evenings at

Biltmore Estate

Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to Biltmore House’s extravagant holiday décor during these nighttime tours. Candlelight Christmas Evenings include a self-guided candlelight tour of Biltmore House, next-day visit to the gardens, Antler Hill Village, and Biltmore Winery. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings.

November 5 through January 9, 2022: 47th Annual Christmas at Biltmore

Holidays arrive at America’s largest home in style. More than a century ago, George Vanderbilt chose the holiday season as the time to unveil his new home to family and friends. This year’s Christmas at Biltmore promises another extravagant celebration, complete with dozens of Christmas trees, miles of ribbon, garland, and lights. Festive menus in estate restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.

For more information about these events, or to purchase tickets, call 800-411-3812 or visit www.biltmore.com.