The Committee for the Performing Arts in Knoxville has some exciting events planned in the near future. Committee members Pennie Sommar, David Hoke, and Dr. Randy Flack spoke with KNIA KRLS News this week, and the three say the committee has contracted arts professional Paul Ferrone of Ames, who brought Simon Estes to the Knoxville Performing Arts Center, to line up some diverse and world-class acts for a yearly concert series. David Hoke says an announcement reception is planned to announce this year’s lineup, and KNIA KRLS News will be there to provide updates as details become official.