July
7 Benefit Gospel Concert, Walker County Civic Center, 10052 N. Highway 27, Rock Spring, Ga., 7 p.m., donations taken. Benefit to help accident victim with medical expenses. Performances by The Greesons, Jeff Hullender Family and Heritage Quartet. 779-2456.August
25 StarNight, Chattanooga Convention Center, 6 p.m., $250 per person, $2,000 for table of eight; $100 per person for Star Attraction, which allows guest to arrive at 8:45 p.m. for concert and after-party only. Country star Josh Turner will headline 50th anniversary event that benefits Siskin Children's Institute. 648-1707.
• Southern Brewers Festival presented by Big River Grille & Brewing Works, Ross's Landing in downtown Chattanooga, 2 p.m.-midnight. Advance tickets until Aug. 13: $20 general admission, VIP $85 single, VIP $150 couple. Aug. 14 and after, tickets are: $25 general admission, VIP $125 single, VIP $200 couple. Ticket includes commemorative mug and one beer token. Benefits Chattanooga Kids on the Block. 757-5259.