Features Home Page Features Archives Event Photos

Bijou Jubilee
Wednesday, July 30, 2025


Main Image
Item 1 of 16
 

Story and photography by Marcy Anderson Sanford

The Bijou Theatre’s Bijou Jubilee, the theatre's annual fundraising event, was a one-night-only experience that was as meaningful as it was musical. This year’s celebration featured the iconic Mavis Staples, but the real star was the Bijou Theatre itself. Proceeds from the Jubilee support the nonprofit’s mission to preserve this historic venue and fund year-round arts programming, youth education and opportunities for local artists. Each year, the Jubilee takes on a new theme to delight guests, and 2025 was all about Southern soul. Before Staples took the stage, VIP passholders enjoyed a retro soul party under the stars with music, cocktails and classic Southern fare.

 

More Stories

  • Editors Letter

    As summer begins to dwindle, we find ourselves at the annual crossroads between carefree living and the return of daily structure. For students, parents, teachers and anyone affected by the school calendar, this season brings a familiar shift. Before we know it, routines will take center stage again. Read More

  • KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND MIKE STEVENS HOMES PARTNER TO BUILD A STRONGER KNOXVILLE

    Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce a renewed and expanded partnership with Mike Stevens Homes, one of Knoxville’s most trusted names in homebuilding and a longtime advocate for affordable homeownership. Read More

  • ROBERT LOUIS “BOB” LUTTRELL CELEBRATES 100 REMARKABLE YEARS

    On July 5, family and friends gathered at the Ossoli Circle Clubhouse to celebrate a true Knoxville treasure, Robert Louis “Bob” Luttrell, on his 100th birthday. The afternoon event honored a century of memories, accomplishments and service, and was hosted with love by his family. Read More

  • MICHAEL BAER NAMED HONORARY CHAIR OF 2025 NAMIWALKS KNOXVILLE

    NAMI Knoxville, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is proud to announce that Michael Baer has been named Honorary Chair of NAMIWalks Knoxville 2025, to be held in Market Square this fall. As a dedicated community leader and advocate for mental health, Baer brings his passion for service, philanthropy and outreach to this year’s signature fundraising and awareness event.  Read More