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Community Events by Category:
Art
Festivals
Fundraisers
Lectures, Seminars and Classes
Music
Theatre
Other Cultural Happenings
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March 5-7--Printmaking from Glass Workshop
The Hunter Museum of American Art, AVA and Ignis Glass present a Printmaking from Glass Workshop, taught by Bruce Benfield and Juanita Tumelaire. The workshop includes a Friday evening private tour of the Hunter Museum with curator of education, Adera Causey, which will focus on prints in the museum’s collection. On Saturday, participants will work in Ignis’ hot shop to develop a glass plate using a sandblasting method. Participants will return to the Hunter Museum on Sunday to run their plates through the traditional printing press. All supplies for this workshop are included in the registration fee. Participants will walk away with 4-8 limited edition prints on paper and their glass plate. Two sessions are available--morning or afternoon. *This workshop is only available to members of the Hunter Museum of American Art and/or AVA. For more information, visit https://huntermuseum.org/class/104/. |
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March 13--Talk Portraiture Workshop
Shuptrine's Fine Art Group will present a Talk Portraiture workshop with artist Mia Bergeron on Saturday, March 13 from 10am-5pm. For reservations or more information, please call 423.266.4453. |
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Now Through March 16--Icebergs and Moon Walks
The Cress Gallery of Art features works from two of Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick’s multi-year photographic projects: The Apollo Prophesies (2006) and Eisbergfreistadt (2010). Both projects are whimsical yet topical elaborations upon actual events of history: respectively, the 1969 NASA Apollo Lunar Mission; and the 1923 arrival of an iceberg on the shore of the German port city of Lubeck. The exhibition will include photographs, panoramic photographs, video, objects, sculpture, costume, and ephemera all created by the artists, along with documentary video of their process.For more information, visit www.utc.edu/cressgallery. |
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Now Through March 31--Talk Portraiture
Shuptrine Fine Art Group will host "Talk Portraiture" exhibiting artists Mia Bergeron, Dale Crawford, Tom Root, and guest student artist, Caroline D'Andrea. The exhibit will be on display thru March 2010. For more information, please call 423.266.4453 or visit www.shuptrinefineartgroup.com. |
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Now through April 16--Sister City: Works by Elizabeth Tubergen
Video and mixed media installation artist, Elizabeth Tubergen, a Covenant College alumnus, will bring her thought-provoking work to the AVA Gallery, then return to Iceland to continue her projects funded by both the Fulbright and America-Sandinavian Foundations. Her exhibit will by on display through April 16. |
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March 13--16th Annual Cousin Jake Memorial Bluegrass Festival
The 16th Annual Cousin Jake Memorial Bluegrass Festival will be held on March 13 in the Historic Gem Theater in Downtown Etowah, TN. Music begins at 12pm. The event will feature 7 Bands: Little Roy and Lizzy; Blue Moon Rising; Bluetastic Fangrass; Blue Ridge Grass; Hiwassee Ridge; Just Us; Reliance. For more information, call 423.263.7608. |
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April 17, 18--4 Bridges Arts Festival
The 4 Bridges Arts Festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary on April 17 and 18 at the First Tennessee Pavilion. This annual event, produced by the Association for Visual Arts (AVA), introduces visitors, amateur art buyers, and serious collectors to a variety of uniquely original artwork. Live music from local and regional performers and a new focus on artisan foods will add to the festival's atmosphere. For more information, visit www.4bridgesartsfestival.org. |
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March 6--Gourmet Guys
The North River Rotary Club of Chattanooga presents its 3rd annual Gourmet Guys event featuring 30 local amateur chefs on Saturday, March 6 at Rivermont Presbyterian Church Gymnasium from 4-7pm. Proceeds will benefit the Computer for Kids campaign. For more information, visit www.rotarygourmetguys.org. |
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April 24--Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Guild 2010 Gala
The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Guild will host their 2010 Gala "Oh, What a Night!" on Saturday, April 24 at 6pm in the Chattanooga Convention and Trade Center. For ticket information, call 423.267.8583. |
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Lectures, Seminars and Classes |
March 4 Through 25--Adobe Illustrator Class
AVA will host a Illustrator Class on Thursdays from March 4 Through 25 from 6-8pm. This introductory class, taught by designer Mark Lammie, will provide students with the skills necessary to successfully explore the wide range of possibilities Illustrator offers to graphic and fine artists as well as business people. Students will learn to create vector drawings, work with type and glyphs, and utilize paths and filters. For more information, visit www.avarts.org. |
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March 9--Naomi Tutu to Speak
Naomi Tutu, a long-time advocate for peace and human rights and the daughter of South African Archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu, will be the featured speaker in Lee University chapel Tuesday, March 9, at the Conn Center. Tutu started public speaking as a student at Berea College in Kentucky in the 1970’s about her experiences growing up in apartheid South Africa, and has not stopped since. The chapel service begins at 10:40 a.m. and visitors are welcome. |
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March 11--Dealing With Difficult Behaviors Workshop
Jane Ketchum, R.N. of Erlanger will present a workshop on how to cope with the difficult behaviors that often accompany Alzheimer’s and other types of dementias on Thursday, March 11 at 10am at the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Center at 190 Depot Street in Soddy-Daisy. Visit http://www.alexianbrothers.net/www/docs/105/ for more information. |
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March 13--Basic Introduction to Digital Photography
AVA present a Basic Introduction to Digital Photography as part of a free workshop series aimed at individual who are 55 years of age or older. The four-hour workshop will explore digital photography basics like how to use your camera, settings and functions, how to take a good photograph and how to transfer your pictures from your camera toy our computer to edit and print. Required equipment: Bring your digital camera to class! For more information, visit http://www.avarts.org/. |
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March 15--Lunch and Learn Workshop
The Lunch and Learn on Monday, March 15 at 12pm is titled, “Protect Yourself…10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation.” The workshop will be presented by the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults. For more information or to RSVP, call 423.755.6100. Reservations should be made before March 11. Workshops are held at the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors building at 1000 Newby Street. |
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March 16--Lunch and Learn Workshop
The Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, March 16 at 12pm is titled, “The Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss” and will be presented by Dr. Megan Johnson, AuD. Please call 423.755.6100 by March 12 to RSVP. Workshops are held at the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors building at 1000 Newby Street. |
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Now Through March 31--Acting for the Camera at Chattanooga Theatre Centre
The Chattanooga Theatre Centre will host "Acting for the Camera" classes with instructor Hope Alexander on Wednesdays, January 13 through March 31 from 7-9pm each evening. For more information, call 423.267.8534 or visit www.theatrecentre.com. |
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Fridays Through March--Music Documentary Film Series
The Folk School of Chattanooga is hosting a Music Documentary Film Series each Friday night at 7pm in February and March. This week's film is Genghis Blues. Visit www.chattanoogafolk.com/events for more information. |
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March 7--Russian Masterpieces
The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Chamber Series continues on Sunday, March 7 at the Read House Silver Ballroom at 4pm. Russian Masterpieces will feature works by Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. Visit www.chattanoogasymphony.org for more information. |
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March 7--Jazz Vespers at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church will host the third annual Jazz Vespers on Sunday, March 7 at 5pm. All are welcome to attend this free service. By incorporating jazz music into the sung and played prayer, St. Timothy’s will follow in the long tradition of Jazz Vespers. Many well-known jazz composers have written sacred music, including Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, and Joe Williams. These services also adapt secular music to spiritual ends. For more information, call 423.886.2281 ext. 107. |
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March 8--Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Youth Orchestra
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Youth Orchestras (CSOYO) will be presenting a Winter Concert at Chattanooga School of the Arts and Sciences beginning at 7:30pm on March 8. The CSOYO Prelude and Etude Orchestras will be performing a variety of music, including Minuet from Water Music (Handel), Pachelbel’s Canon, and El Toro (Brubaker). The program will last approximately 30 minutes. |
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March 8--Spring Concert
Lee University Chorale will present its spring concert on Monday, March 8 at 7:30pm. The concert will be held at Cleveland’s First Baptist Church. Assistant Professor of Music Dr. William R. Green will conduct this 36-voice select ensemble in an exciting program including the music of Georg Schumann, Eleanor Daley, Johannes Brahms, and dynamic American composer Dan Forrest.The concert is open to the public and free of charge. For more information contact the School of Music at 614-8240. |
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March 8,9--CSO Audition Announcement
Auditions will be held on March 8 and 9, 2010 from 5:00 until 8:00 for Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian-Carlo Menotti. The opera will be presented November 11 and 12, 2010, in collaboration with Chattanooga Theatre Centre and Chattanooga Ballet. Auditions will be held in the nave of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 305 West Seventh Street, Chattanooga. Applicants must be prepared to present two arias from the standard operatic/oratorio repertoire, one of which is in English. Be prepared to sing an excerpt from Amahl and the Night Visitors. The audition will begin with the selection of your choice. Specific feedback concerning the audition will not be available. |
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March 9--Soprano Jessica Usherwood to Perform
Lee University School of Music will present soprano and alumna Jessica Usherwood in concert on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30pm in the Squire’s Recital Hall. Usherwood's recital will be a classical program with performances of songs by Leonard Bernstein, Ricky Ian Gordon and songs from Andre Previn's Honey and Rue. For more information, call 423.614.8343. |
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March 11--String Theory at the Hunter
String Theory at the Hunter in partnership with Lee University will present a concert on Thursday, March 11 at 6:30pm at the Hunter Museum. The concert will feature guitarists Randall Avers and Benoit Albert in works by Piazzolla, Brouwer, Bogdanovic, Albert, and Vamos/Avers. For more information, visit www.huntermuseum.org/learn/string-theory. |
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March 11-Tenor John Howell in Concert
Tenor John Howell returns to his alma mater, Berry College, to offer a recital of works ranging from Australian art songs to traditional concert literature. The concert will take place on March 11 at 7:30pm on the main campus. For more information, call 706.236.2289. |
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March 13--Jericho Brass Band Concert
Chattanooga’s Jericho Brass Band, under the direction of Frank Hale, will perform a Benefit Concert for the Sand Mountain Food Bank. A “free-will” offering will be collected during the concert. The concert will be held in the United Methodist Church in Trenton, GA on Saturday, March 13 at 6pm. |
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March 13--16th Annual Cousin Jake Memorial Bluegrass Festival
The 16th Annual Cousin Jake Memorial Bluegrass Festival will be held on March 13 in the Historic Gem Theater in Downtown Etowah, TN. Music begins at 12pm. The event will feature 7 Bands: Little Roy and Lizzy; Blue Moon Rising; Bluetastic Fangrass; Blue Ridge Grass; Hiwassee Ridge; Just Us; Reliance. For more information, call 423.263.7608 |
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March 13--Big Band and Pipes of Fire
The Exchange Club of Chattanooga presents Big Band and Pipes of Fire. This concert featuring Big Band standards and world champion Bagpipers will be March 13 at 7:30pm at the UTC Roland Hayes Fine Arts Auditorium. Proceeds from this concert will further the Exchange Club’s goal of Child Abuse Prevention. For ticket information, call 423.425.4269. |
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March 14--Chattanooga Music Club Program
The next meeting of the Chattanooga Music Club will be held on Sunday, March 14, at 2:30pm at First Centenary Methodist Church on McCallie Avenue. Participating in the musical program will be Jay Craven, Mark Reneau, Sheri Peck, Laurie Minner, Suzanne Sims, John Brandon, and David Patton, organist at First Centenary. Selections will include Brahms' Clarinet Quintet, a composition by Barber, and an organ offering. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. |
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March 14--Lenten Hymn Festival
The Chattanooga Chapter of American Guild Organists presents a Lenten Hymn Festival "Lift High the Cross" at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. The congregation will sing with the Chattanooga Girls Choir, church choirs, organ, brss and timpani. For more information, call 423.243.4467. |
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March 21--A Suite Concert
Southern Adventist University’s Symphony Orchestra will present A Suite Concert on Sunday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Collegedale Adventist Church. Featuring suites from different composers, the concert will include Peer Gynt Suite No., op. 46 by Edvard Grieg, Suite from “The Three-Cornered Hat by Manuel de Falla, and the Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofe. For more information, call 423.236.2880. |
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April 9--Manhattan Piano Trio
The Manhattan Piano Trio will perform at the Dora Maclellan Brown Memorial Chapel at Covenant College on Friday, April 9 at 8pm. For more information, visit www.covenant.edu/covenantarts. |
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May 2 --The Creation
Choral Arts and the Chattanooga Bach Choir join together to present Haydn's oratorio The Creation on Monday, May 2 at 2:30pm. The event will be held at the Brainerd United Methodist Church. For more information, visit www.choralartsofchattanooga.org. |
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March 5-7--The Glass Menagerie
Lee University's Departments of Communication and the Arts will present Tennessee William's The Glass Menagerie in the Edna Minor Conn Theater on March 5,6 at 7:30pm and March 7 at 2pm. For more information, visit www.leeuniversity.edu/theater. |
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March 13 Through 20--Peter Pan
The musical Peter Pan - Or the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up will be presented at the Tivoli Theatre Saturday, March 13 through Saturday, March 20. For show times and tickets, visit www.chattanoogaonstage.com. |
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March 18 Through March 26--Covenant College Covenant
College presents the all American Broadway musical, West Side Story, March 18, 19, 20, 25 and 26, at 7:30pm. For more information, call 706.419.1453 or visit www.covenant.edu |
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Other Cultural Happenings |
March 5,6--Children's Consignment Sale
The Chattanooga Area Mothers of Multiples Club (CAMOMC) will host a Children's Consignment Sale on Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6 at the East Ridge Community Center from 10-7pm. Quality infants and children’s clothing, as well as baby gear, shoes, toys, maternity items, and household goods will be available for sale. Proceeds of the sale will benefit local charities as well as the Chattanooga Area Mothers of Multiples Club. The CAMOMC is a local chapter of the non-profit National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club. CAMOMC is dedicated to the support and education of mothers and expectant mothers of multiple birth children. For more information, visit www.ChattanoogaMothersofMultiples.com. |
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March 9--Chattanooga Writers Guild
The Chattanooga Writer's Guild Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 9 at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library at 7pm. The meeting is free and open to the public. In celebration of April's National Poetry Month, guild members will read their works. |
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March 9--Autism Spectrum Play Group
The Parents Advisory Group of the Chattanooga Autism Center is holding its first play group on Tuesday, March 9 from 10-noon. The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity for parents to bring their kids to play and interact with other kids. The group will meet at LifeLine, Inc. For more information or to RSVP, call 423.622.0500. |
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March 13--Senior Olympics Information and Training Day
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries and North River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center invite those who are interested in learning more about the Chattanooga District Senior Olympics to the Senior Olympics Information and Training Day on Saturday, March 13 from 10-2pm. The event will be held at the North River Family YMCA & Aquatic Center located at 4138 Hixson Pk. The Senior Olympics will be held May 3-8. For more information, visit www.AlexianSeniorNeighbors.org. |
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March 13--Kids in the Kitchen
The Junior League of Chattanooga is hosting its 3rd annual Kids in the Kitchen, Saturday, March 13 from 10-2pm at Thrasher Elementary on Signal Mountain. This is a free event for children to teach them more about good nutrition and exercise. |
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March 21--Collegedale Community Fest
Collegedale Community Fest benefiting the American Cancer Society will be held Sunday, March 21 from 2-8p at Veterans Memorial Park. For more information, call 423.855.2778. |
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March 28--Strides of March
Chattanooga CARES will host its 15th annual Strides of March in Coolidge Park. The Strides is a 3.1 mile walk/run through downtown Chattanooga. This event is designed to promote awareness of HIV throughout the Tennessee Valley as well as to raise funds for the agency. Individuals interested in becoming a team leader can sign up at our website, www.chattanoogacares.org. |
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January 29 Through April 10--Free Tax Preparation
The Lee University Department of Business is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to offer free tax preparation every Friday and Saturday in the Walker Memorial Building starting Jan 29. IRS certified junior and senior accounting students will provide assistance at the Walker Memorial room 108 from 2:30-5:30pm on Fridays and 9-12pm on Saturdays. The last day of filing tax returns through VITA at Lee is April 10. The maximum gross income limitation for eligibility has been increased this year from $42,000 to $49,000, enabling more to participate. For additional information please contact Mr. Greg Della Franco at 423-614-8667 or e-mail him at gfranco@leeuniversity.edu. |
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Now Through April 15--Free Income Tax Preparation Services to Area Seniors
As a service to Chattanooga area seniors, Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries, AARP and VITA will provide free income tax preparation services free of charge at two locations. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors at 1000 Newby Street in downtown Chattanooga: Wednesdays and Thursdays, February 3 through April 15 from 9-5pm. Please call 888.892.1875 for an appointment. AARP volunteers will provide the tax preparation services. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy Daisy Community Center at 190 Depot Street in Soddy Daisy: Tuesdays, February 3 through March 31 from 9-12pm and 1-4pm. For appointment information, call 423.332.1702. VITA (a free tax service funded through the IRS) will provide the tax preparation services. For more information on Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries, please visit www.AlexianBrothers.net. |
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Now Through April 22--AEC Spring Independent Film Series
The AEC Spring Independent Film Series brings award-winning, independent films to Chattanooga. The series hosts a new film each week at the downtown Majestic Theatre. Visit http://artsedcouncil.org/page/independent-film-series/film-schedule for a film schedule. |
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April 24,25--Gap Divided
“Gap Divided” an authentic War between the States living history and reenactment will be presented April 24 and 25 at Cumberland Gap. Visitors will be able to see the battles close up as well as infantry, cavalry, and artillery demonstrations. There will be opportunities to visit authentic Civil War encampments, and eight stations presenting civil war talks and demonstrations on equipment and different branches of the army. The Ladies will have a Period Tea and Fashion show. Sunday is an abbreviated day with period church services and other Civil War activities before the soldiers start moving out at 4pm. For more information, call 423.869.2282 or visit www.townofcumberlandgap.com. |
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