BE 2026

Meredith Monk • “BOOK OF DAYS”

Legendary performing artist Meredith Monk recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of her professional career as a composer, vocalist, filmmaker, dancer, and choreographer. In addition to her two concerts of The Soul’s Messenger with her ensemble, we are elated to host a rare 35mm screening of her 1988 feature film Book of Days at the historic Tennessee Theatre, as part of this year’s wide-ranging film program. A stunning visual play of surfaces and textures, Book of Days effortlessly blends medieval and modern life to explore facets of the human condition.

BIG EARS
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Knoxville, TN · USA

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