Maryville College

Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
2025-11-29 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-11-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | CCA – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
A heartwarming musical, Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol features songs by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton and book by David H. Bell, adapted by Bell, Curt Wollan and Couch.
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season. As a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge is visited by his deceased business partner and three ghosts who compel him to see life anew and discover that love is the greatest gift we have. The legendary holiday tale re-written as a new American classic features Dickens’ classic characters and Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting expertise, making this a holiday event you’ll want to share with those you love.
Tickets go on sale to the public JULY 8.

MC Theatre: “Advents”
2025-11-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Maryville College, Maryville, 37804, United States
Advents is an evening of original plays written, directed, and performed by members of the Maryville College community. These five short works tell stories of “great arrival” that are sincere, terrifying, and humorous. Advents is the culmination of a months long creative process where the writers collectively refined their works. The audience has the chance to influence the next step of these plays by providing real time feedback to the group of authors.
The writers are:
Maddie Yalove
Amy Reed
Felix Juarez
McKenna Marr
Kat Wilson
This event is free and open to the public.

Art Reception for Landin Eldridge, Visiting Lecturer of Art
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | CCA – Blackberry Farm Gallery, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
The Division of Fine Arts featured artist for November is Landin Eldridge, Visiting Lecturer of Art. The title of her exhibition is Where’d You See It Last?
Where’d You See It Last? is an exhibition of my efforts at trying to piece together a story with complete accuracy over and over and over again (never quite hitting the mark). Through repeating stuck-in-my-head stories, I hope to remember something crucial that will prove the beliefs I hold about myself are true. My drawings are like trying to retrace your steps. Perhaps you’re looking for lost keys, verifying you didn’t say something stupid to new friends, or trying to recall a happy moment in vivid detail. In any case, retracing steps involves mentally placing the furniture in the room, the people on the furniture, and the events of the night in order so that you can find what you’ve forgotten. Unfortunately, memory is not reliable, and this recollection will always contain warping. When making a drawing, I take images through multiple layers of transformation (alteration in photoshop, 3D scanning, printing/collage, photo transfers) to imitate the inaccuracies of memory. I combine these digital processes with traditional drawing media like ink, graphite, and pen to create physical compositions on paper. Through these processes, I memorialize the stories and beloved images I want to verify.
Landin Eldridge is an artist, gallerist, and educator based in Knoxville, TN. Originally from central North Carolina, she completed a BA in Studio Art and Theatre at Davidson College and an MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Painting and Drawing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her art practice is a synthesis of traditional drawing, creative writing, and technological references that explores concepts of intimacy, embarrassment, fear, humor, and obsession. Her most recent exhibitions include Prove It: An Installation of Drawings at the Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecture and No Bigger Than a Breadbox at the Emporium Center in Downtown Knoxville. Her drawings and short stories have been featured in publications such as Fruitslice Issue 5: Rituals and Hellmouth Mag. Prior to teaching at Maryville College, she helped facilitate exhibitions with the Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecture, Gallery 1010, and the Knoxville Arts and Culture Alliance.
There will be an art reception for Landin Eldridge on Friday, November 21st from 6-8 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Blackberry Farm and William “Ed” Harmon Galleries. The reception is free and open to the public.

Student Repertoire Recital
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | CCA – Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall
Maryville College music majors and students who are taking applied music lessons will present a recital at 6:00 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Momentum Dance Lab
2025-11-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | CCA – Haslam Family Flexible Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
Join Momentum Dance Lab as we celebrate our annual production. This year’s show is titled (d)Arc, and it will be Momentum’s 17th annual evening length presentation of mostly modern dance. Shows will take place at the Clayton Center for the Arts at Maryville College on November 15th at 7pm and November 16th at 12pm and 5pm.
Momentum is thrilled to host guest artists Ignite powered by Dancers Studio and Kumbawatoto drummers along with new and repertoire works by our company choreographers.

Youth Choirs Concert
2025-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Maryville College, Maryville, 37804, United States
The Scottie Singers, under the direction of Katie (Wagner) Philips ‘03 and The Highlander Chorale, under the direction of Jacob Parauka, will present a fall concert at 4:00 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall.

The Okee Dokee Brothers
2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 | CCA – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as the GRAMMY® Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music.
Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to step outside and get creative. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for the natural world, their communities, and themselves.
The five-time Parents’ Choice Award winners have been featured on PBS KIDS, garnered praise from the likes of NPR’s All Things Considered and USA Today, and have been called “two of family music’s best songwriters.”
Thank you to East Tennessee PBS for its generous support of this performance and its ongoing commitment to providing meaningful, family-centered arts experiences across the region.
This performance is eligible for Penny4Arts. For ages 0-15, receive one penny ticket with the purchase of a full price adult ticket. Tickets will be available at will call on the day of show. To reserve, call the Box Office at 865-981-8590.

Randy Travis: More Life Tour
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | CCA – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
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,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013.
The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all 16 of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” Randy Travis will make a special appearance and very much be a part of the show. A limited number of VIP tickets are available that include a premium seat in the first two rows, a show specific autographed 11×17 poster, and a meet and greet with the country icon, himself.
“We are incredibly excited to be back on the road and give Randy’s fans a chance to hear his music live again, and who better to sing his many hits than James Dupré?” said Mary and Randy Travis. Travis recently released Forever and Ever, Amen: A Memoir of Music, Faith and Braving the Storms of Life which has outpaced projections and has been featured on TODAY, the 700 Club, People Magazine, Billboard and more. The book is available at most online retailers as well as Barnes and Noble, Cracker Barrel, Books-a-Million and more. Always wanting to please his fans, the long-time Grand Ole Opry star also dropped two never-before heard singles this summer, “One in a Row” and “Lead Me Home.”
For more information about the More Life Tour, the Forever and Ever, Amen memoir and everything Randy Travis, please visit www.RandyTravis.com.

Tartanband Fall Concert
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | CCA – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
The Maryville College Tartanband, directed by Dr. Eric Simpson, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, will present a fall concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre. The concert is free and open to the public.

MC Orchestra and Community Chorus Fall Concert
2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | CCA – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
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 at 7 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre.
Tickets will be $12.50 plus tax for general admission. Free for Veterans, MC Faculty, Staff, and Students with ID, although a printed ticket is required for admission. For more information, please call the box office at 865-981-8590.

MC Theatre: "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | CCA – Haslam Family Flexible Theatre
The MC Theatre Department will present “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller at 7 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Haslam Family Flexible Theatre.
The Crucible: What power does one person have when the whole world has gone mad? When fear and malice become the status quo, how do we hold on to our dignity? Linking the past to the present, Arthur Miller’s the Crucible dares us to confront our demons and our role in their terror. Join Maryville College for a bold imagining of one of the most important plays in American history.
Tickets are $12.50 plus tax for general admission. Free for MC faculty, staff, and students, although a printed ticket from the Clayton Center box office is required for admission. For more information, call the box office at 865-981-8590.

Senior Recital: Dana Patterson
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | CCA – Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
Dana Patterson will present her senior recital on Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall. Dana is a Music Education (Voice) with Licensure major.
This recital is free and open to the public.

MC Fine Arts: Jazz Band Concert
2025-11-04 20:00 - 21:00 | CCA – Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
The MC Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Bill Swann, Professor of Music, will present a concert at 8 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public.

Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
2025-10-30 19:30 - 21:30 | CCA – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety) and “charmed the world with their classical covers” (Nylon). New York Observer wrote, “VSQ’s atmospheric hits have made classical versions of pop music cool.”
On their latest tour, VSQ have created fresh arrangements of the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, performing spellbinding and innovative renditions of Swift’s music, alongside familiar hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, Bridgerton, The Weeknd to Daft Punk. VSQ are one of the most popular string ensembles in the world with over 2 billion streams and seven albums charting on both Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover charts.

Art Reception for Chloe Wack & Shannon Ferguson
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | CCA – Blackberry Farm Gallery and William “Ed” Harmon Galleries
The Division of Fine Arts featured artists for October are Chloe Wack and Shannon Ferguson. They have a display entitled “Girl Lunch” on display in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Blackberry Farm and William “Ed” Harmon Galleries. A reception will be held in the galleries on Thursday, October 30th from 6-8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
“Girl Lunch” is a mixed-media exhibition featuring work made both individually and collaboratively including animations, prints, and quilts. “Girl Lunch” represents the moments of restoration and replenishment sought during a busy day when you can find camaraderie, commiseration, or inspiration through shared friendship -all while trying to get your protein in. We hope viewers will find their own moments of softness, humor, and relaxation in seeing the shared work.

Canvas of Many Colors Group Exhibition
2025-10-30 10:00 - 2025-12-16 16:00 | La Dolce Vita Gallery, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
Inspired by legends like Dolly Parton and the storytelling spirit of country music, this group exhibition celebrates the heart and soul of the genre through the eyes of local and regional artists.
Can’t get enough Dolly? Join us for Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol on Saturday, November 29!

This exhibition is an independent artistic tribute inspired by the music and legacy of Dolly Parton. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dolly Parton, Dollywood, or any related entities.

Dracula
2025-10-23 19:00 - 2025-10-25 17:00 | CCA – Haslam Family Flexible Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
TAKE A BITE OUT OF BALLET
Join the Appalachian Ballet Company for a bold new telling of Dracula — a world premiere dance experience that surrounds you with movement, music and mystery from every angle! Dracula and Lucy will be danced by ABC principal dancers James and Laura La Russa.
These performances will be offered in the Haslam Family Flexible Theatre with limited general admission seating. Tickets for the Thursday and Saturday performances are $25.
A Special Friday evening event will begin at 5:30 with adult beverages, mocktails and tasty “bites.” This patron party is open to the public and will be followed by a 7:00 pm performance (generously sponsored by David’s Abbey Carpet & Floors). Tickets for this special evening are $65.
Feel free to dress in Dracula-themed attire!
(Please, No large headdresses due to sight lines for all guests).

Maryville College Fine Arts: Small Choral Ensembles Concert
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | CCA – Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
The Small Choral Ensembles Concert will be held at 7 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall. It will feature Off Kilter, The Lads, and The Lassies performing a diverse mix of choral music in the intimate setting and showcasing expressive chamber-style singing across various genres and traditions. Guest performers will be the MC Youth Choirs, the Scottie Singers and Highlander Chorale.

Tickets are $12.50 plus tax for general admission. Free for MC faculty, staff, and students, one per ID, although a printed ticket from the Clayton Center box office is required for admission. For more information, call the box office at 865-981-8590.

Artist Reception: Pinkie Mistry
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | CCA – William Baxter Lee Grand Foyer, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
The Clayton Center for the Arts proudly presents a stunning new exhibition by celebrated East Tennessee artist Pinkie Mistry, whose vibrant oil paintings and monumental public murals have captivated audiences throughout the Smokies region and beyond.
Mistry, who has transformed the visual landscape of our community with three beloved murals right here in Maryville and thirteen throughout the greater Smokies region, brings her mastery of oil and canvas to this remarkable gallery presentation. Known for her acclaimed “Wings of Wander” mural series and as the illustrator of five enchanting children’s books, Mistry continues to build bridges between cultures, communities, and the natural world through her art.
This extraordinary exhibition showcases four distinct yet harmonious bodies of work that reflect the artist’s diverse inspirations and masterful technique. Visitors will be mesmerized by her evocative series capturing the fluid grace and cultural richness of Indian and Cuban dancers, where each brushstroke pulses with rhythm and movement. Her collection of twenty luminous butterfly paintings celebrates transformation and migration—themes that resonate deeply with both the artist’s personal journey and our region’s natural heritage. Mistry’s mountain-inspired series pays homage to the majestic Smokies that have long served as both her home and creative muse, while her deeply textured floral works reveal nature’s intricate beauty through layers of rich, tactile oil paint.
Drawing from her East Tennessee roots, rich cultural heritage, and extensive world travels, Mistry creates art that speaks to universal experiences of movement, beauty, and belonging. Her bold colors and dynamic themes invite viewers to see their own stories reflected in each carefully crafted canvas.
Join us in celebrating an artist who has made Maryville and the entire Smokies region more beautiful, one brush stroke at a time.

In observance of the Hindu holiday, Diwali, authentic Indian small bites and refreshments will be served.
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Families light diva’s (candles), gather in prayer (puja), exchange gifts and have a feast and many sweet treats.

Art Exhibition: Pinkie Mistry
2025-10-21 08:00 - 2025-12-19 17:00 | CCA – William Baxter Lee Grand Foyer, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States
The Clayton Center for the Arts proudly presents a stunning new exhibition by celebrated East Tennessee artist Pinkie Mistry, whose vibrant oil paintings and monumental public murals have captivated audiences throughout the Smokies region and beyond.
Mistry, who has transformed the visual landscape of our community with three beloved murals right here in Maryville and thirteen throughout the greater Smokies region, brings her mastery of oil and canvas to this remarkable gallery presentation. Known for her acclaimed “Wings of Wander” mural series and as the illustrator of five enchanting children’s books, Mistry continues to build bridges between cultures, communities, and the natural world through her art.
This extraordinary exhibition showcases four distinct yet harmonious bodies of work that reflect the artist’s diverse inspirations and masterful technique. Visitors will be mesmerized by her evocative series capturing the fluid grace and cultural richness of Indian and Cuban dancers, where each brushstroke pulses with rhythm and movement. Her collection of twenty luminous butterfly paintings celebrates transformation and migration—themes that resonate deeply with both the artist’s personal journey and our region’s natural heritage. Mistry’s mountain-inspired series pays homage to the majestic Smokies that have long served as both her home and creative muse, while her deeply textured floral works reveal nature’s intricate beauty through layers of rich, tactile oil paint.
Drawing from her East Tennessee roots, rich cultural heritage, and extensive world travels, Mistry creates art that speaks to universal experiences of movement, beauty, and belonging. Her bold colors and dynamic themes invite viewers to see their own stories reflected in each carefully crafted canvas.
Join us on Tuesday, October 21 at 5pm to celebrate an artist who has made Maryville and the entire Smokies region more beautiful, one brush stroke at a time.

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

Naturally 7
2025-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 | CCA – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, United States

Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Presents: "The Wolves"
2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | CCA – Haslam Family Flexible Theatre
Don’t miss Sarah DeLappe’s Pulitzer Prize–nominated play The Wolves, a raw and powerful look at the lives of a high school girls’ soccer team. On the field and off, these young women navigate friendship, competition, and the complexities of growing up in today’s world. Praised for its honest dialogue and authentic characters, The Wolves is a bold, contemporary piece of theatre that packs intensity, humor, and heart into every scene.
Tickets are $12.50 plus tax for general admission. Free for MC faculty, staff, and students, although a printed ticket from the Clayton Center box office is required for admission. For more information, call the box office at 865-981-8590.
