The Knoxville Museum of Art's Alive After Five series has entertained the city for sixteen years! On 35 select Fridays, guests arrive after work for the 5:30 p.m. live performances which are held in the Great Hall of the museum.

Photo by Knoxville Musuem of Art.
"Alive After Five presents quality musical entertainment from local, regional, national and international performers. This year's Spring Series will feature performers from Toulouse, France, New York City, St. Louis, Dallas, Nashville, Lexington, KY and Asheville, NC, as well as the Knoxville area." Local restaurants cater and a cash bar is available.
What's on the agenda for the Spring Series?
March 27 - Sharon Mosby & The Wendel Werner Quintet Jazz, R & B, and ballads
April 3 - Alvin Jett & The PhatnoiZ Blues Band Blues and boogie from St. Louis, MO
April 10 - Philippe LeJeune Boogie-woogie, blues & jazz pianist from Toulouse, France
April 17 - Chuck Beattie Chicago-style Blues from Asheville, NC
April 24 - Justin Thompson Jazz, swing and pop
May 1 - Christabel & The Jons Sultry southern swing
May 8 - Sheila Gordon & Evelyn Jack with The Downtowners Jazz, blues and R & B
May 15 - Zac Harmon, Miranda Louise, and The Stella Vees "Bluegill's Blues Bash"
The shows wrap up around 8:00 p.m., just in time to enjoy dinner at one of Knoxville's great restaurants. The atmosphere at Alive After Five is casual, warm, and friendly and the crowd is diverse and fun. "These non-smoking events are family friendly and great for dates. Admission is $8 for nonmembers, $4 for members and students, except where noted otherwise." Contact the Knoxville Museum of Art for more information or submit your questions here.