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O Pioneer – South Arts Film Series

Presented By: Clayton Center for the Arts
Clayton Center Event

Clayton Center for the Arts is proud to present the South Arts Film Series. Throughout the year, we will bring you six films telling compelling stories on important topics. Each film screening is only $10.00 or purchase the entire series for $45.00. O Pioneer reckons with and redefines the American pioneer. This documentary follows three […]

$11
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Solstice: a Winter Circus Experience

Presented By: Clayton Center for the Arts
Clayton Center Event

Embark on an acrobatic journey with “Solstice: a Winter Circus Experience.” This captivating circus show unfolds the story of a character who has lost his inner light, plunging him into a wondrous and surreal world where memories come to life and the ordinary becomes ‘extra’ordinary. “Solstice” blends over 8 acrobatic acts with lighting, costumes, music, […]

$38 – $52
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This World is not My Own – South Arts Film Series

Presented By: Clayton Center for the Arts
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall
Clayton Center Event

Clayton Center for the Arts is proud to present the South Arts Film Series. Throughout the year, we will bring you six films telling compelling stories on important topics. Each film screening is only $10.00 or purchase the entire series for $45.00. Chewing-gum sculptures, a wealthy gallerist, a firebrand wrestler, a notorious murder case and […]

$11
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Appalachian Ballet – All About the Animals

Community Event

Join the Appalachian Ballet Company for this family-friendly, one performance only, production! All About the Animals will feature segments of Swan Lake Act II, featuring Principal Artists Laura and James La Russa, as well as Carnival of the Animals, and Peter & the Wolf. This performance will be accompanied by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and […]

$25 – $55
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Where the Butterflies Go – South Arts Film Series

Presented By: Clayton Center for the Arts
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall
Clayton Center Event

Clayton Center for the Arts is proud to present the South Arts Film Series. Throughout the year, we will bring you six films telling compelling stories on important topics. Each film screening is only $10.00 or purchase the entire series for $45.00. In a desperate attempt to host his own children’s nature show, a fumbling […]

$11
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Event Series Matilda The Musical JR

Matilda The Musical JR

Presented By: Maryville Christian School
Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Community Event

The streets of Maryville will be filled with the smell of rebellion when Maryville Christian School presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. on April 25 & 26, 2025! Based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, […]

$25
Event Series Matilda The Musical JR

Matilda The Musical JR

Presented By: Maryville Christian School
Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Community Event

The streets of Maryville will be filled with the smell of rebellion when Maryville Christian School presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. on April 25 & 26, 2025! Based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, […]

$25

Event Series Makers Ekklesia: The Way

Makers Ekklesia: The Way

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Community Event

This is the story of a girl named Dorothy, who has lost her way in life and is swept up by a powerful twister, landing in the magical and colorful world of Oz. Guided by Glinda, she embarks on a journey to the Emerald City, meeting The Fool (Scarecrow), The Hollow Man (Tin Man), and […]

$11.05 – $16.95
Event Series Makers Ekklesia: The Way

Makers Ekklesia: The Way

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Community Event

This is the story of a girl named Dorothy, who has lost her way in life and is swept up by a powerful twister, landing in the magical and colorful world of Oz. Guided by Glinda, she embarks on a journey to the Emerald City, meeting The Fool (Scarecrow), The Hollow Man (Tin Man), and […]

$11.05 – $16.95

Van Metre School of Dance Recital

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Community Event

These recitals highlight the talented dancers of the Van Metre School of Dance. 11:00 AM Sleeping Beauty and Friends: Come see our youngest ballerinas and danseurs perform with our senior dancers as they tell the story of Sleeping Beauty! 1:00 PM VMSD on Broadway!: Enjoy these Broadway hits with a variety of dance styles including […]

$16.95 – $22.10
Event Series Artistic Dance Unlimited: Celebrate! 25 years of Dance Excellence

Artistic Dance Unlimited: Celebrate! 25 years of Dance Excellence

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Community Event

Artistic Dance Unlimited presents “Celebrate! 25 years of Dance Excellence”. The annual recitals showcases dancers of all ages from Blount County’s largest dance studio. The national award winning ADU Dance Company will be featured. Performances are Friday evening at 7:00 PM, Saturday matinee at 1:00 PM, and Saturday evening at 7:00 PM. We look forward […]

Event Series Artistic Dance Unlimited: Celebrate! 25 years of Dance Excellence

Artistic Dance Unlimited: Celebrate! 25 years of Dance Excellence

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Community Event

Artistic Dance Unlimited presents “Celebrate! 25 years of Dance Excellence”. The annual recitals showcases dancers of all ages from Blount County’s largest dance studio. The national award winning ADU Dance Company will be featured. Performances are Friday evening at 7:00 PM, Saturday matinee at 1:00 PM, and Saturday evening at 7:00 PM. We look forward […]

Randy Travis: More Life Tour makes stop in Maryville at Clayton Center For The Arts

Presented By: Clayton Center for the Arts
Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Clayton Center Event

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher along with longtime tour manager Jeff Davis will rejoin “Hoss,” […]

$55.77 – $268.73
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As a gathering place for the community and its visitors and as the home of the Maryville College fine and performing arts program, the Clayton Center for the Arts provides opportunities for the lifelong expression and appreciation of the arts.

The Center plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life, bolstering cultural and economic vitality, strengthening tourism, and expanding the educational offerings for our community and region. The diversity of our community is to be reflected on our stages, in our galleries and in our audiences. Through its relationship to Maryville College, the Center will provide educational opportunities designed to attract and nurture artists of all ages. The programming is of the highest caliber and features the arts from around the world.

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