Featured Events in Howard in April, 2025 (May Updated)

WHITE PARTY 2025 will take place at Interbelt Nite Club in Akron, Ohio, on April 26th and 27th, 2025. The event promises an unforgettable experience with a vibrant atmosphere and top-notch music. Tickets are priced at $10, offering great value for attendees looking to enjoy a night of celebration and entertainment. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the WHITE PARTY 2025 in Akron.

Experience the ultimate tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffett with the Black Jacket Symphony in Knoxville at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium on April 18, 2025. Immerse yourself in the iconic sounds of Jimmy Buffett as the talented musicians of Black Jacket Symphony bring his music to life on stage. Don't miss this unforgettable evening filled with classic hits and laid-back vibes. Join fellow fans in celebrating the music of a true American treasure at this special event in Knoxville.

Experience an unforgettable night at GUTFELD LIVE 25! in Knoxville, featuring the renowned Greg Gutfeld along with special guest Tom Shillue. The event will take place at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on April 26, 2025. Join us at 500 Howard Baker Jr. Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37915, for an evening filled with laughter, entertainment, and insightful commentary. Don't miss this opportunity to witness these talented personalities live on stage in Knoxville.

Legacy Series: Magnitude & Bond, Black Literary Institution Building Post-Black Arts Movement & Pre-Cave Canem The Legacy Series features eminent poets and scholars who have played historic roles in African American poetry. Moderated discussions address historical, aesthetic, political and personal influences on their craft and thought. This year we are pleased to present Sterling Plumpp, distinguished poet, professor, editor, and critic in conversation with the esteemed Dr. Duriel E. Harris, poet and editor of Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora. About Sterling D. Plumpp—blues poet and essayist—is the author of fifteen books including Home/Bass, Velvet Bebop Kente Cloth, Ornate with Smoke, Blues Narratives, and his most recent collection, Exile, released in 2024. He is the editor of two anthologies, Somehow We Survive, a collection of South African writing, Steel Pudding: Writing from the Gary Historical and Cultural Society Writer’s Workshop Plumpp is Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he served on the faculty in the African American Studies and English Departments. He served as a visiting professor in the Master of Fine Arts Program at Chicago State University, and he served as the Writer-in-Resident at Mississippi Valley State University. In 2009, Valley Voices produced an entire issue of its journal, The Sterling Plumpp Issue, focused on his poetry, interviews, and critical explorations of his work. In 2016, the University Press of Mississippi published Conversations with Sterling Plumpp edited by John Zheng. Plumpp is the recipient of numerous awards as a blues poet and African American cultural storyteller including The Before Columbus Foundation’s 2014 American Book Award for Literature. In October 2018, he was inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame and recognized for his work as a Blues Scholar. In 2022, Plumpp was honored by his hometown of Clinton, Mississippi with his inclusion on the Clinton Blues Legacy Marker, which is part of the historic Mississippi Blues Trail. In April 2025, Plumpp will be honored for his contributions to Black culture and American Arts & Letters and has been invited to be the featured poet in the Cave Canem Legacy Series. Performance artist, poet, and scholar Duriel E. Harris is the author of three critically acclaimed volumes of poetry: Drag (2003); Amnesiac: Poems (2010); and No Dictionary of a Living Tongue (Nightboat, 2017), finalist for the Audre Lorde Award. Multi-genre works include the one-woman theatrical performance Thingification, the videopoem collaboration Speleology, the sound-image project Blood Labyrinth, and the speculative drama Code: A Sport. Appearances include performances at the Greenhouse Theater, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Babylon Cinema (Berlin), Votive (Auckland), Babel Theatre (Beirut), the University of Ghana, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Festival Internacional de Poesía de La Habana. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, BAX, Letters to the Future, Of Poetry and Protest, the &Now Awards, Imagined Theatres, PEN America, and Poets.org, among others. Harris has served as the University of Chicago Offen Poet, Visiting Professor at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and Teaching Artist at Lynden Sculpture Garden and the Naropa Summer Writing Program. Professor of English at Illinois State University, Harris is the creator of the O|Sessions pedagogical initiative and the #SyllabusforLiberation. Recognized with the 2023 AWP lifetime achievement George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature, Harris is Editor of the award-winning publishing platform Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora. Information Source: Cave Canem Foundation, Inc. | eventbrite

Witness the captivating performance of Megan Moroney at the "Am I Okay? Tour" in Knoxville. The event will take place at the prestigious Knoxville Civic Coliseum, located at 500 Howard Baker Jr. Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37915, on April 12, 2025. Megan Moroney's powerful vocals and stage presence promise an unforgettable evening for all attendees. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live music in the heart of Knoxville.

"Experience a unique opportunity to gain insights from renowned architects at the 20x20 event in Tampa. Taking place on April 16, 2025, at 1208 N Howard Ave, this event will showcase perspectives from award-winning architects. Learn about the latest trends, innovations, and designs shaping the architectural landscape today. Tickets are priced at $23, providing affordable access to this enriching experience. Don't miss out on this exceptional gathering of architectural visionaries."

Out of the Woodwork! Bringing Tom Miller's Legacy to Light Closing Reception Eubie Blake, 2nd & 3rd Floor Friday, February 21 | 5pm - 8pm | In Person | Donations Appreciated www.tommillerweek.org Come celebrate the closing of Out of the Woodwork! Bringing Tom Miller's Legacy to Light at Eubie Blake with a unique blend of art, conversation, and celebration. 5 PM: Beverly Carter, art collector and former gallerist, will share her passion for art collecting, commissioning, and preserving artworks—specifically her work with Tom Miller. She'll be joined by Dr. Diala Toure, owner of Appraisals of Value, LLC, who will present on the importance of preserving personal art collections and walk us through the appraisal process for the Tom Miller Week exhibition. Moderated by Deyane Moses, Founder of Blackives, LLC. A Q&A will follow, offering the chance to dive deeper into the world of art collecting and preservation. 6PM - 8PM: It’s time to dance with live music by Sounds by Seven. wearing bright and bold colors are encouraged by not mandatory. < Donations Appreciated, 2nd Floor> 7 PM: There will be a raffle for a signed Tom Miller poster. The winner of the silent online auction will be revealed at the dance party. Bids for of a one-of-a-kind piece owned by the Monumental Bar Association can be placed here. Proceeds benefit both Blackives and the association. Auction sponsored by Black Art Today Foundation. Information Source: Eubie Blake Cultural Center | eventbrite