Two distinct artistic voices come together in one harmonious showcase. The Clayton Center for the Arts is proud to present Duet, an exhibition exploring the combined works of Pinkie Mistry and Medha Karandikar. On display in the DENSO and La Dolce Vita Galleries from September 8 through October 27. Galleries are open Monday-Friday from 10am […]
Printmakers Anonymous will be on display during the month of October in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Blackberry Farm Gallery and William “Ed” Harmon Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Join us for an exhibition of prints by Printmakers Anonymous members as part of Knox Small Press Fest 2026. […]
A Friday full of Maryville memories While there are meaningful Thursday events like the annual Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Homecoming officially begins Friday, Oct. 23, with a packed day of opportunities to reconnect and rediscover College Hill. Alumni registration will be open in Bartlett Hall, while the Student Homecoming Art Gallery will showcase student […]
The Search for the Celebration Stone! Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley and Boober Fraggle discover the legend of the Celebration Stone - an ancient Fraggle treasure that has the power to bring everyone together for the greatest party of all time, but was shattered and lost generations ago. As the Fraggles set off on an exhilarating, […]
Take a bite out of ballet with Appalachian Ballet Company’s haunting retelling of Dracula. This bold dance experience surrounds audiences with movement, music, and mystery from every angle in the Haslam Family Flexible Theatre. ABC Principal Artists James and Laura La Russa will dance the roles of Dracula and Lucy, and ABC Soloist Sarah Ashmore […]
The Division of Fine Arts is proud to present a Student Repertoire Recital on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall. The event will feature performances by music majors and students taking applied music lessons. The event is free and open to […]
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 3, 2026, in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
The Invitational Choir Festival is an annual event hosted by the Maryville College Concert Choir in which high school, college and community ensembles are invited to perform for and collaborate with each other. The festival also includes performances by Off Kilter, Lads and Lassies. The concert takes place on Saturday, November 7 at 2:30 in […]
Tickets are FREE and required for entry. Please note: Tickets are general admission (no seat selection) and limited to 4 per household. The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble is a group of 18 professional enlisted musicians whose repertoire ranges from traditional big band jazz to bebop and swing, to modern jazz. At one of their […]
The Orchestra at Maryville College, under the direction of Dr. Ace Edewards, and the MC Community Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Dwight Dockery, will present a fall concert, “Movies and Mozart” on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre. The concert will […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
