Culture
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Things To Do in Downtown Knoxville Tonight: A Local Guide
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to downtown Knoxville’s best nightlife, dining, live music, and evening activities.
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Best Shows And Platforms For Discovering New Music Artists
A guide to live showcases and streaming platforms that help listeners discover emerging artists before they break through.
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Knoxville Art Galleries: UTK Venues, First Fridays, And Student Shows
A guide to Knoxville galleries with UTK ties, First Friday receptions, hours, and student exhibitions across campus and downtown.
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The History of “Euphoria Makeup,” Beyond Glitter Tears
Written by Sadie KimbroughEdited by Josh Strange The never ending commotion surrounding HBO’s Euphoria is not without controversy, but its meticulous creative direction allows the coming of age series stylistic recognizability unlike any other. While the newest season seems to take a more subdued approach, “Euphoria makeup” had Instagram in a chokehold in 2019, characterized by colorful eyeliner…
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Knoxville Arts Resources for Students: Libraries, UT, Museums
A guide to Knoxville-area arts and culture resources for students, from libraries and UT programs to museums and local arts organizations.
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The Museum of Infinite Outcomes
Words and Video by Diana Dalton Edited by Presley Cowan The Museum of Infinite Outcomes, an open-air museum in Knoxville’s very own Parkridge neighborhood, is home to more than meets the eye. With meandering gardens, rotating exhibits and a free…
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McClung’s Repatriation Exhibit: A University’s Attempt to Give Back
Written by Abby-Noelle Potter Edited by Presley Cowan The societal push for justice in recent years has demanded that institutions be transparent in their negative involvement of marginalized peoples. The University of Tennessee’s McClung Museum has recently opened the exhibition of…
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Phoenix Staff Picks of 2023
LITERATURE Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner (2021) People throw around the phrase “modern classic” without critically thinking about the message a piece of media carries and its longevity. When used in association with this book, no words could…
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Phoenix Staff Picks of 2024
Literature: Lidia Biggs Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi (1977) ★ Words can’t even describe how phenomenal this is, just read it. Memphis Powers Annihilation by Jef VanderMeer (2014) ★ Biological horror and underground spires, this book is…
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Intersections of Protest, Art, and the University
Written by Diana Dalton Edited by Josh Strange Posters. Chants. Marches. T-shirts. Sit ins. Walk outs. Violence. Division. Throughout the history of the modern university, student protest has been a constant presence. In America, there lies a rich history of…