Maryville College

Faculty Recital: Dr. Jessica Piso
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | CCA – Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
Dr. Jessica Piso, Adjunct Instructor of Music, Flute, will present a faculty recital at 7 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall. Kate Wogoman will serve as the collaborative pianist.
The event is free and open to the public.

Trillium Recital
2025-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 | CCA – Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
The Maryville College Fine Arts Division invites you to join us for an evening of live music that celebrates the talent and creativity of our campus and community. This free event will showcase performances by Maryville College students alongside community musicians, offering a diverse program filled with Scots artistry and talent.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts or simply looking for an inspiring night out, we welcome you to be part of this special gathering. Come enjoy the sounds of Maryville College and experience the power of music to bring people together. If you are interested in studying music at Maryville College, please learn more by visiting our website.

One Night in Memphis: #1 Tribute to Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash
2025-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 | CCA – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
“One Night in Memphis” honors a night in rock and roll history that still lives on today. On December 4th, 1956, Carl Perkins, along with his brothers Clayton and Jay booked a recording session at Sam Phillips Sun Records studio in Memphis, TN. Carl was to record an old blues song called, “Matchbox” that the Beatles were to cover as well years later. On the session along with Carl was one of Sam Phillips latest acquisitions to his stable of acts, a young and cocky piano player from Ferriday, Louisiana by the name of Jerry Lee Lewis. Not too long after they got a satisfactory take, Elvis Presley dropped by (a big star already) and listened in. Johnny Cash dropped by as well. A jam session then ensued and the engineer that day, Jack Clement kept the tape rolling without the knowledge of anyone.
The jam session went on for quite a while and at some point during the session Sam Phillips called the Memphis Press Scimitar newspaper and they came by towards the end and shot some photos of it. An Article appeared the next day about the memorable occasion under the headline of “Million Dollar Quartet.” What survives today is a recording of an event that is a momentous eavesdropping on American recording artist icons in their prime; Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all having the time of their life singing country, gospel and rock and roll songs. It’s a fascinating glimpse of rock and roll in its infancy and shows what these legends all shared in common; growing up in the south and singing gospel music in church. You can also hear a camaraderie between major music stars in their prime, something that is rare in today’s music business.
“One Night in Memphis” was created in 2012 by John Mueller, well known for his long running and successful “Winter Dance Party, tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper.”
For more info, visit www.onenightinmemphis.com

Community Canvas: Group Art Exhibition
2025-09-04 10:00 - 2025-10-26 16:00 | CCA – DENSO Gallery, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
Community Canvas is a group exhibition curated by the Clayton Center that celebrates the creativity and talent of local East Tennessee artists, including members of the Arts & Culture Alliance. Bringing together a wide range of styles and mediums, the show highlights the perspectives that make up our artistic community.
Join us for the Artists’ Reception on Thursday, October 16 at 5:30PM before the CCA Season performance of Improvised Shakespeare Company at 7:30pm as part of Downtown Maryville’s 3rd Thursday to gather as a community and enjoy the arts!

Galleries open Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm and during events.

A1 Lab Arts Group Show Closing Reception
2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:00
Organizer: Clayton Center for the Arts
Join the amazing artists from Knoxville-based A1 Lab Arts as they celebrate their incredible work that has been on display at the Clayton Center for the Arts this summer! Light refreshments will be served!

Preacher Lawson Comedy
2025-08-16 19:30 - 21:00 | CCA – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
Preacher Lawson was born in Portland, OR, but spent most of his adolescence in Memphis, TN. He moved 20 times before the age of 10, but if you asked him what city he’s from he’d say Orlando, FL, because that’s where he grew as a comedian. Lawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hit series, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (2017) where he made it to the final round. Based off his stellar performance in season 12, Lawson was invited to compete on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) and BRITAN’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) where he advanced to the finale after receiving the most fan votes. Lawson shot his first stand-up special, GET TO KNOW ME, which premiered on BET+ in 2019.
In Television, Lawson can be seen onHBO’s A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW as well as NBC’s CONNECTING as a series regular. He also hosted the Facebook Watch series WORLD’S MOST AMAZING DOGS (2019) with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump. Most recently, he can be seen on THE TONIGHT SHOW talking about his fame recognition and MMA fight.
Lawson has built a massive following on TikTok of 3.2 million followers. His YouTube channel has amassed over 600,000 subscribers and features clips of stand-up, MMA training, and even Vegan cooking tips! He recently completed his residency hosting AGT Live in Las Vegas and continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
2025-08-08 19:30 - 2025-08-10 17:00 | TN
Renascent Productions and First Take Co. presents I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as “the relationship.” Through sketches and songs, Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?”
This production of I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE is the inaugural presentation by Renascent Productions, founded by Elizabeth Rueff, in collaboration with First Take Co.
I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
www.concordtheatricals.com
