Lon EldridgeEntertainer Lon Eldridge, playing a mix of blues, jazz and swing on acoustic guitar, will kick off Outdoor Chattanooga's Fireside at Greenway series tonight, Oct. 2, at Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road in Hixson. The series will continue with other musical guests from 7 to 9 p.m. each Thursday in October.
• Oct. 9: Jazzanooga - blues, gospel and songs of the South.
• Oct. 16: Bluetastic Fangrass - Lou Wamp's slightly twisted "fantastic bluegrass" band.
• Oct. 23: Randy Steel and Friends - Appalachian folk and bluegrass.
• Oct. 30: Erin Medley - acoustic folk and Southern rock.
In addition to musical entertainment, the final session will include stargazing with Dr. Richard Clements of Barnard Astronomical Society.
Families are invited to bring picnics (don't forget the marshmallows), blankets and camp chairs for this free evening around the campfire. Come early, at 6 p.m., for canoeing on North Chickamauga Creek. Cost is $20 per canoe; first-come, first-served. Infants and toddlers must have their own life jackets.
For more information, call 423-643-6888 or visit www.outdoorchattanooga.com.