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  • November 2026

  • Thu 12
    Nov 8 - Dec 20

    Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild: Winter 2026 Exhibition

    DENSO Gallery

    The Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild Winter Exhibition showcases modern quilting through group projects and challenges, as well as individual projects. In this exhibition, viewers will find quilts that display many attributes of modern quilting with a special emphasis on winter and holiday celebrations. On display in the DENSO and La Dolce Vita Galleries through December […]

    Thu 12
    Nov 12 - Nov 15

    Alpha Psi Omega Presents: Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic by Matt Cox

    Haslam Family Flexible Theatre
    Maryville College Event

    For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who happened to be there too. This is story for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. “Puffs” will be presented at 7 p.m. […]

    November 12, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmNovember 13, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmNovember 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmNovember 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Thu 12
    Nov 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Southern Nights Comedy Tour ft. Mary Ryan Brown and Landon Bryant

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
    Clayton Center Event , Clayton Center Season Event

    Get ready for a night of big laughs and sharp Southern storytelling as Landon Bryant and Mary Ryan Brown bring the Southern Nights Comedy Tour to the stage. Mary Ryan Brown brings her own fearless perspective to the stage. With razor-sharp wit and hilarious takes on relationships, family life, and Southern culture, she has become […]

    $37.95 – $51.85
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    Sun 15
    Nov 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Youth Choirs Fall Concert

    Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall
    Maryville College Event

    The MC Youth Choirs will present a fall concert on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall. The program will feature the Scottie Singers, under the direction of Katie (Wagner) Philips ‘03 and her assistant Arianna Deel, ’27, and the Highlander Chorale, […]

    Free
    Tue 17
    Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Tartanband Fall Concert

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
    Maryville College Event

    The Tartanband, directed by Dr. Eric Simpson, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, will present a fall concert at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre.  The concert is free and open to the public.

    Free
    Thu 19
    Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    MC3 Band Fall Concert

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
    Maryville College Event

    The MC3 Band, under the direction of Jay Romines, will present a fall concert at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, in the Clayton Center for Arts’ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre.  The concert is free and open to the public.

    Free
    Fri 20
    Nov 20 - Nov 21

    Momentum Dance Lab: Even Still

    Join Momentum Dance Lab for our annual production, Even Still, a dynamic evening of contemporary and modern dance, and more. Now in its 18th season, MDL is thrilled to be back for a second year at The Clayton Center for the Arts with multiple performances. This year’s program features compelling new works and company repertoire […]

    November 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmNovember 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmNovember 21, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Fri 20
    Nov 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Art Reception for The Living Holler: An exhibition curated Bella Thomas-Wilson and Marie Essary

    Blackberry Farm Gallery
    Maryville College Event

    The November exhibition in the Blackberry Farm Gallery and William “Ed” Harmon Gallery will feature The Living Holler: An exhibition curated by Bella Thomas-Wilson and Marie Essary.  Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. Until 5:00 p.m. The Division of Fine Arts will host an art reception on Friday, November 20, 2026, in the galleries […]

    Free
    Sat 21
    Nov 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    MC Theatre Department Presents: Advents

    Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall
    Maryville College Event

    The MC Theatre Department will present “Advents”, a night of original short plays by MC students, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall.  The event is free and open to the public.

    Free
    Tue 24
    Nov 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    MC Jazz Band Concert

    Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall
    Maryville College Event

    The MC Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Bill Swann, Professor of Music, will present a fall concert at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall.  The event is free and open to the public.

    Free
  • December 2026

  • Tue 1
    Dec 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Maryville College “A Highland Christmas” Concert

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
    Maryville College Event

    The Community Chorus, Concert Choir, Small Choral Ensembles, and Youth Choirs will join to present “A Highland Christmas” at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. The concert will feature special guest, the Rich Mountain Celtic Band, under the direction of Heather Duncan. This festive program will celebrate the Christmas traditions of both the American […]

    $25.62
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    Fri 4
    Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Senior Art Show Reception

    Blackberry Farm Gallery
    Maryville College Event

    The Division of Fine Arts will host an art reception for graduating art and design majors this fall.  The seniors are Milo Gabor, Sam Armour, Manderley Swain, and Clarence McLean.  The reception is planned for Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the Blackberry Farm Gallery and William “Ed” Harmon Gallery.  The reception […]

    Free
    Sat 5
    Dec 5 - Dec 6

    Mission of Hope: Keyboards at Christmas

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
    Community Event

    Keyboards at Christmas brings together talented musicians and performers from across East Tennessee to celebrate the music of the holidays as a benefit for Mission of Hope, a local charity that provides assistance and resources to families in rural Appalachia.  The beautifully decorated stage will be filled with six grand pianos, and the performers include pianists, […]

    $29.99
    December 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDecember 6, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Tue 8
    Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    The Holiday Fuss Tour: The Young Fables & Liz Longley

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
    Clayton Center Season Event

    Nashville-based singer-songwriter Liz Longley is taking her music on the road this holiday season for a very special first-ever Christmas tour. Known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and deeply personal songwriting, Liz is embarking on this journey in support of her forthcoming EP, The Holiday Fuss - a collection of original songs that capture the warmth, […]

    $37.95 – $51.85
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    Fri 11
    Dec 11 - Dec 12

    Appalachian Ballet Company: The Nutcracker

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre

    Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Appalachian Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker, presented as part of ABC’s 55th Anniversary Season. This beloved full-length classical ballet features live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, beautiful sets and scenery, lavish costumes, talented guest artists, and accomplished dancers, creating a timeless holiday tradition for audiences of all […]

    $30.25 – $62.15
    December 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDecember 12, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Sun 20
    Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
    Clayton Center Event , Clayton Center Season Event

    “Jingle Jigs, Reels a Treat.” Ken Longworth – The Newcastle Herald Direct from its Off-Broadway Season, the A Taste of Ireland Company presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will […]

    $41.81 – $84.30
    December 20, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmDecember 20, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • January 2027

  • Fri 22
    Friday January 22, 2027 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Marty Manous

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
    Clayton Center Event , Clayton Center Season Event

    Public On-Sale: Wednesday, November 18 at 10AM Members Presale Available NOW! Join Today. Marty Manous  - is a blues rock powerhouse, delivering soul-shredding guitar riffs and raw, heartfelt vocals that channel the spirit of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Johnson, Joe Bonamassa and The Allman Brothers. With a career spanning gritty dive bars to festival stages, Marty’s […]

    $41.81 – $56.48
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  • February 2027

  • Sun 7
    Sunday February 7, 2027 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    A Tribute Night to the Eagles

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre

    EVENT UPDATE: This performance, which was originally set for Friday, Sept 25, has been rescheduled to a matinee showing at 3PM on Sunday,  February 7, 2027. All original purchases will be honored and remain valid for the new show date.  Get ready for a night of legendary California rock. A spectacular tribute to Eagles is […]

    $50.82 – $66.27
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    Thu 25
    Thursday February 25, 2027 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Balsam Range

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
    Clayton Center Event , Clayton Center Season Event

    Public On-Sale: Wednesday, December 16 at 10AM Members Presale Available NOW! Join Today. Closing in on 20 years together, bluegrass powerhouse Balsam Range continues charging headlong toward the horizon. Heading into 2026, the group—Caleb Smith (guitar, vocals), Tim Surrett (bass, dobro, vocals), Alan Bibey (mandolin, vocals), and Marc Pruett (banjo)—is preparing to release new music […]

    $37.95 – $50.82
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  • March 2027

  • Sun 14
    Sunday March 14, 2027 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    The Kingston Trio

    Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
    Clayton Center Event , Clayton Center Season Event

    Public On-Sale: Wednesday, January 13 at 10AM Members Presale Available NOW! Join Today. The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music band that emerged from San Francisco's North Beach club scene in 1957. With their unique sound and rich tradition of American folk music, the Trio quickly rose to fame during the late […]

    $41.81 – $56.48
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