Here's what's happening in the Chattanooga area this week.
GOOD TO KNOW
Have you given any thought to your Halloween costume yet? Trend trackers at All Home Connections, an authorized AT&T retailer, have analyzed Google Trends data to create a projection of the most popular costumes per state. New Disney movies have influenced several states this year. "Buzz Lightyear," released in June, has inspired the most costume searches in six states, including Tennessee and Georgia. "Encanto," released in November, was the top search in another five states. The top searches were still old school: the classic cat costume in 12 states, witches in 11 states and vampires in six. Interestingly, Alabama was one of only two states, along with Oklahoma, where "Game of Thrones" character Jon Snow was most searched.
ARTS
AREA 61 GALLERY -- 721 Broad St. "Old Images/New Formats" by Joe Helseth, through Nov. 2. area61gallery.com
ATHENS ARTS CENTER -- 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. "Reminiscence" by Ethel Stone Carroll, through Oct. 24. athensartscouncil.org
AVA GALLERY -- 30 Frazier Ave. Solo member show, "Ambispection," by Donald Keefe and "Splash Youth Arts Workshop," through Nov. 18. 423-265-4282
CLEARSTORY ARTS -- 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. "Art To Die For," Oct. 14-Nov. 5. Opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 14. clearstoryarts.com
COLONNADE -- 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Sixty paintings by Civic Arts League artists, through Dec. 16. civicartsleague.com
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD -- The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. franklincoarts.org
-- Through Oct. 30: "Scripts" by Austin Reavis.
-- Through Nov. 27: "Marvelous and Magical Masks" community show.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL -- 71 Eastgate Loop. Summer show by Photographic Society of Chattanooga, through Oct. 21 (extended one week). chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART -- 10 Bluff View. "Memories & Inspiration" Family Fun Day, with hands-on art activities, storytelling, music and performances by Southern Irish Dance Chattanooga and Etrinity's Dance and Art Service, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 9. Regular admission ($20 nonmember adults). huntermuseum.org
IN-TOWN GALLERY -- 26A Frazier Ave. "The Shape of Things" by metal sculptor Denice Bizot, through Oct. 31. intowngallery.com
MOUNTAIN ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER -- 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. "Inspired by Actual Events" by Dana Shavin, through Oct. 13. signalmacc.org
NORTHSIDE GALLERY -- Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Works by 12 artists of Mountain Arts Guild of Signal Mountain, through Dec. 19. Receptions, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 4, Dec. 2. 423-266-1766
RIVER GALLERY -- 400 E. Second St. Works by Julia Girardini and Ken Girardini, through Oct. 31. river-gallery.com
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY -- 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. "A Celebration of Life" by Myung Joo Oh Shin, through Nov. 21 in John C. Williams Gallery in Brock Hall. 423-236-2732
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM -- 1 Broad St. "Washed Ashore," works created with recovered plastic debris, through Oct. 30. tnaqua.org
FALL FESTIVALS
BACON & BARREL FESTIVAL -- First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Includes 15 whiskey tastings, unlimited food tastings, live music, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 13. $44. Must be 21. Benefits Chattanooga Market. baconandbarrel.com/chattanooga
BETWEEN THE BRIDGES ART FESTIVAL -- Coolidge Park, 150 River St. Features painting, sculpture, jewelry, drawings and mosaics by 40 artists who live within 45 miles of Chattanooga, plus Potters Alley by Scenic City Clay Arts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15. Music and food vendors at the adjacent Chattanooga VegFest. Free admission. avarts.org
BIRD & BARN SALE -- Black Fox Farms, 2724 Varnell Road, Cleveland, Tenn. Distinctive handcrafted products, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 14 (preview party), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15. $50 Friday (includes exclusive shopping privileges, live music and hors d'oeuvres); $12 Saturday. Proceeds support Project Free 2 Fly. projectfree2fly.com
CHATTANOOGA OKTOBERFEST -- First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Chattanooga Market celebration with German food, more than 100 seasonal beers, oompah bands, chicken dances, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9 (final day). Free. chattanoogaoktoberfest.com
CHATTANOOGA VEGFEST -- Coolidge Park, 150 River St. Vegan food, vendors with plant-based products, live music, children's activities, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 15. Free admisson; free goodie bags to first 200 visitors. chattanoogavegfest.com
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS -- Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Handmade crafts and food trucks with portion of vendor sales providing Christmas gifts for children at a local school, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15. eventswithkimk@gmail.com
CLEVELAND APPLE FESTIVAL -- Bradley County Courthouse Square, 155 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Arts and crafts, specialty vendors, apple dessert contest, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 16. One-day pass $7 adults, $5 seniors/children 3-12; family pass (two adults, up to four children) $25 (cash only). clevelandapplefestival.org
COLORFEST -- Moon Lake Village (new location), 5866 E. River Road, Mentone, Ala. Arts, crafts and food vendors, local musicians, children's area, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 16 (all times Central). Parking at Mentone Arts Center field on Highway 117; $5 donation requested. mapamentone.com/colorfest2022.html
FALL ARTS IN THE PARK -- City Park, 350 Gray St., Blue Ridge, Ga. Displays and demonstrations by 170-plus artists and crafters, food vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9 (final day). $5 ages 12 and older. blueridgeartsinthepark.com
FALL FESTIVAL -- Mayfield Farm Park, 257 Highway 307, Athens, Tenn. Three corn mazes, pumpkin patch, zip lines, pig races; new this year, obstacle course and rope mountain, through Oct. 30 (schedule varies). Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, 1-7 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays. $17 online, $20 at gate all visitors ages 3 and up; individual and family season passes available. mayfieldfarmpark.com
FALL FUN -- Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. (Pavilion 6 near the start of the disc golf course). Friends of Cloudland Canyon present tractor-pulled hay rides running continuously noon-4 p.m. Saturdays in October; family activities including corn hole and temporary tattoos, noon-5 p.m., food available noon-3 p.m. Free; $5 parking (free with Georgia State Park pass). friendsofcloudlandcanyon.org
FESTIFALL -- Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave., Huntsville, Ala. Celebration of the changing of the seasons includes Scarecrow Trail, pumpkin displays, late-season florals and photo-op with 1949 Ford tractor and flatbed wagon, through Oct. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday (all times Central). $12-$15. hsvbg.org
FUN ON THE FARM -- Guthrie Farms, 490 County Road 67, Riceville, Tenn. Corn maze, hay rides to pumpkin patch, animal petting barn, bounce pad, games, through Oct. 30. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sundays. $15 ages 2 and up. guthriepumpkinfarm.com
GATLINBURG CRAFTSMEN'S FAIR -- Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail, traffic light No. 8 on Gatlinburg Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Oct. 13-30. Exhibit and demonstrations by 200-plus crafters, music at noon and 3 p.m. daily. $10 adults (cash only, unlimited returns). craftsmenfair.com
GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL -- Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 S. Main St., Ellijay, Ga. More than 300 arts and crafts vendors, demonstrations, parade, antique car show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16. $10 ages 13 and older; civic and school groups handle parking with requested donation. georgiaapplefestival.org
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FALL FESTIVAL -- Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. Arts and crafts vendors, country, classic rock and gospel artists, through Oct. 15. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. New this year, carnival midway with cowboy circus and tiger show. $12 day pass includes most concerts (2 and 7 p.m.); free admission to fair with separate concert ticket on Oct. 15 (Ashley McBryde, $50). georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
GRANDADDY'S FARM -- 454 Highland Ridge Road, Estill Springs, Tenn. Pumpkin patch, hay rides, pig races, animal corral, fall market, through Oct. 29. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Activity area $16 ages 3 and up Tuesday-Friday, $18 Saturday; season passes available. grandaddysfarm.com
HARVEST CELEBRATION ON THE MOUNTAIN -- Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Cemetery Road, Soddy-Daisy. Corn maze with "Tennessee Road Trip" design, hay rides, pumpkin patch, fall flowers, through Oct. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $10 ages 4 and up. Facebook.com/flattopfarmTN
HARVEST FESTIVAL AND GREAT PUMPKIN LUMINIGHTS -- Dollywood, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Artistic sculptures, elaborate fall scenes, artisans, seasonal food, through Oct. 29. Entertainment includes Crystle Elam of East Ridge Oct. 7-8. New this year: Hoot Owl Hollow. $89 ages 10-61, discounts for younger and older guests. dollywood.com
HARVEST OF ART -- Rhea County Welcome Center, 107 Main St., Dayton, Tenn. Fine art show and sale by Dayton Arts League, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 14-15. 423-775-5122
JACK DANIEL'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL BARBECUE -- Wiseman Park, 301 Wiseman Park Road, Lynchburg, Tenn. More than 85 teams from around the world compete in "The Jack," 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15. Other festival events throughout town, starting at 11 a.m. Distillery open for tours 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission donations go to Moore County schools; $10 parking at Moore County High School, 1502 Lynchburg Highway; shuttles run 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (all times Central). jackdaniels.com
KETNER'S MILL COUNTRY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR -- 658 Ketner Mill Lane, Whitwell, Tenn. Arts and crafts displays and demonstrations, Southern foods, live music, family activities, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 16 (all times Eastern). $7 (cash only) ages 13 and older. ketnersmill.org
NATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL -- International Storytelling Center, 100 W. Main St., Jonesborough, Tenn. World-class stories by 22 featured tellers, workshops, concert, wine and beer garden, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 9 (final day). $105-$115 one day; separate ticket required for some activities. Virtual pass $95 per household. storytellingcenter.net
NEW SALEM MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL -- New Salem Community Center, 12477 Highway 136, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Arts and crafts vendors, live music, food prepared by New Salem United Methodist Church, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT Oct. 9 (final day). $5 ages 12 and older. newsalemmountainfestival.com
OKTOBERFEST -- 2892 Highway 70 E, Crossville, Tenn. Traditional music and dancing, imported and domestic beverages, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15. Food served 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. (all times Central). crossvilleoktoberfest.com
OKTOBERFEST -- Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss St., Helen, Ga. Multiple weeks of traditional music, dancing, food and beer, daily through Oct. 30; doors open at 6 p.m. during the week, 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $8 during the week, $10 Saturdays, free on Sundays; half price for children 6-12; free for active and retired military. helenchamber.com
OCTOBER SKY FESTIVAL -- 419 Kingston Ave., Oliver Springs, Tenn. Historical booths and demonstrations, live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, car show and children's activities in the town where the 1999 movie "October Sky" was filmed, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15. octoberskyfestivaltn.org
PRATER'S MILL COUNTRY FAIR -- Prater's Mill Historic Site, 5845 Highway 2, Dalton, Ga. Fair centered on functioning 1855 mill at Coahulla Creek, with 160-plus artists and crafters, traditional craft demonstrations, homemade Southern foods, live entertainment, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9 (final day). $10, cash only, ages 13 and older (free with military ID); free parking and shuttle service. pratersmill.org/fair
RIDE THE RAILS FESTIVAL -- Historic L&N Depot, 150 Railroad Ave., Mineral Bluff, Ga. Tri-State Model Railroaders fundraiser with 5-mile ride to Murphy Junction and back, railroad hand cars, model railroad exhibit, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 9 (final day of first weekend). Motor car, $15 ages 18 and older; hand car, $2 per person; mini hand car, free. Repeats Nov. 25-26. blueridgemountains.com
ROCKTOBERFEST -- Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. German music, food, specialty beer, Birds of Prey shows, costumed characters, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. $18-$28. Reserved timed-entry tickets required. seerockcity.com
ROTARY CLUB CRAFT FAIR -- Patriot Park, 186 Old Mill Ave., Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Handmade arts and crafts show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 29. Free admission and parking; freewill donations distributed to local charities. pigeonforge.com
SCARECROWS IN THE GARDEN -- Atlanta Botanical Garden, 345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. See scarecrows created by artists, crafters, youth groups and businesses, through Oct. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (last entry at 8 p.m., closed Mondays except for Columbus Day). With Fest-of-Ale beer festivals 5-8 p.m. nightly; Goblins in the Garden for children, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23; Great Pumpkin Carving Contest, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 27. $25 adults, $22 (ages 3-12) weekdays; $3 more on weekends; timed tickets required, nonmembers must buy tickets online in advance. atlantabg.org
SODDY-DAISY FALL FESTIVAL -- Soddy Municipal Park, 197 Durham St. Twenty food vendors, live music, art vendors, CHI Memorial mammogram mobile, free face painting, bounce houses and games, pumpkin carving and costume contests, professionally made family photos, prizes and giveaways, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15. cbaip.org
TASTE & BREWS FALL FESTIVAL -- Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, Ga. Family festival with music, food and libations, arts and crafts, farmers market, children's activities, live music, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15. Free admission. tasteandbrews.com
TENNESSEE MEDIEVAL FAIRE -- 550 Fiske Road, Harriman, Tenn. King Arthur-style experience set in AD 500 with jousting, human combat chess, medieval games, comedy shows, original crafts, food, Celtic music and other entertainment, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 9 and 15-16. $20 ages 13 and up, $10 children 5-12. tmfaire.com
UPPER CUMBERLAND BIGFOOT FESTIVAL -- 1398 Livingston Road, Crossville, Tenn. Guests include cast members from Travel Channel's "Mountain Monsters" and Ben Hansen of Syfy's "Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files," music, food, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15. $5. ucbigfoot.com
HAUNTS
6 FEARS HELL'S BAR DAM -- Hales Bar Marina & Resort, 1265 Hales Bar Road, Guild, Tenn. Opens at 8 p.m. EDT through Nov. 5 (Fridays and Saturdays, plus Oct. 30-31). Tickets start at $28 online, $35 at the door. 6fearsdam.com
BOO IN THE ZOO -- Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Family celebration with merry (not scary) decorations, trick-or-treat stations, scavenger hunt, costume contests, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29. $10 members, $15 nonmembers (free for children 2 and younger but ticket required). Tickets must be reserved online. chattzoo.org
DREAD HOLLOW -- 321 Browns Ferry Road. Ruby Falls' haunted attraction and escape rooms, through Oct. 31 (Thursdays-Sundays). $22. Prices vary for special events: Girls Night Out, Oct. 13; Date Night, Oct. 20. dreadhollow.com
THE HAUNTED BARN -- 5017 McDonald Road, McDonald, Tenn. Open 7 p.m.-midnight through Oct. 29 (Fridays and Saturdays). $23. thehauntedbarnchattanooga.com
THE HAUNTED HILLTOP -- 8235 Highway 58. Haunted house and hayride, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. (or later) through Oct. 29 (Fridays and Saturdays). $20 for one attraction, $25 for both. thehauntedhilltop.com
RINGGOLD'S HAUNTED DEPOT -- Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Open 7-11 p.m. Oct 14-15, 21-22, 28-29. $15 Haunted Depot, $7 ghost tour, $5 hayride, $23 all. facebook.com/hauntedringgold
ULTIMATE ZOMBIE HUNT -- Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland, Tenn. (next to Kinder Music and National Guard office). Shoot live zombies in a labyrinth of rooms while searching for clues to solve a mystery, Oct. 13-16, 20-23, 27-31. Hours: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Sunday, 5 p.m.-midnight Halloween (must reserve a time). $20. UltimateZombieHunt.com
(READ MORE: Fright Nights ahead as haunted houses rise up around Chattanooga area)
HIP-HOP WEEK
CHATTANOOGA HIP-HOP WEEK -- Weeklong event of live music and networking includes three-day Hip-Hop Summit with artists, producers and other experts in the industry, 1 p.m. Oct. 13-15 at Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. chahiphopsummit.com
Other events:
-- Oct. 9: Family Day, with Howard High School band, DJ battle, Weave Dance Company, vendors, games, 3-7 p.m. at Miller Park, 910 Market St. Free.
-- Oct. 10: Black in the Day poetry jam, 7-9 p.m. at The Spot Coffee Shop, 1800 E. Main St.
-- Oct. 11: Clout Trap finale, showcase for six artists competing for paid show, music video, web design, 8 p.m. at WanderLinger Brewing, 1208 King St.
-- Oct. 12: Hip-Hop Summit reception, 6-8 p.m. at Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St., followed by Hype Magazine Showcase, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
-- Oct. 13: Chattanooga Hip-Hop Meets "Memories & Inspiration," exhibition of Black art, 6-7:30 p.m. at Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View.
-- Oct. 14: "All Souled Out" art exhibit opening reception, 6-9 p.m. at StoveWorks, 1228 E. 14th St.; on view through Oct. 29.
-- Oct. 14: Legends of Hip-Hop featuring Fabo and Juugman aka Yung Ralph and other performers and DJs, 7:30-11 p.m. at Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. $30 in advance, $35 at the door, $50 VIP. Must be 21. Cash bar.
MUSIC
BARKING LEGS THEATER -- 1307 Dodds Ave. Jazz in the Lounge with the Kash Wright Trio, 7 p.m. Oct. 12. $5. barkinglegs.org
CAMPFIRE CONCERT SERIES -- Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Road. Fall series continues with Matt Bohannon and Daniel Foster, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Tickets include entertainment, beer from Hutton & Smith Brewing, s'mores, option to camp overnight. $25-$30 online in advance ages 13 and up. reflectionriding.org
THE CAVERNS -- 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Ticket upgrades available with cave tours and accommodations. thecaverns.com
-- Oct. 9: Final day of CaveFest with 18 acts, including Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, The Infamous Stringdusters and Yonder Mountain String Band, noon CDT. $99-$481.
-- Oct. 14: Calexico, with Ada Lea, 8 p.m. CDT. $59.
CREEK LIFE PICKERS HOUSE CONCERT -- Soddy-Daisy (address provided with ticket purchase). Good Morning Bedlam in outdoor show, 4 p.m. Oct. 9. Bring your own seating and refreshments. $25 suggested donation. Email brandybran49@gmail.com
LEE UNIVERSITY -- Chapel, 1020 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Lee University Chorale in fall concert, "Essentials of Life: Love, Joy and Peace, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Free and nonticketed. Livestream: leeu.live
MOUNTAIN ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER -- 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. Americana Music Showcase with The Briars, Joylene Green and The TN Ruminators, 7 p.m. Oct. 14. $10. signalmacc.org
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS -- 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Mambo Under the Stars: A Night of Latin Jazz, featuring Premier Jazz Orchestra, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, with dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. $10 members in advance, $15 nonmembers; $20 at the door: $40-$50 VIP. Cash bar and concessions. museumcenter.org
NOONTUNES -- Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Fall concert series features indie artist Jessica Nicole Brown, noon Oct. 13. Free admission. Streams live on Facebook; recording airs at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 on WUTC-FM 88.1. rivercitycompany.com
THE SIGNAL -- 1810 Chestnut St. Rock for Your Rights, with Husky Burnette, Matt Bohannon, Meloncallie, benefiting Chattanooga Health Advocacy Team, 8 p.m. Oct. 15. $35. thesignaltn.com
SONGBIRDS -- 35 Station St. Country band 49 Winchester, with Magic Birds, 8 p.m. Oct. 13. $15 in advance, $20 day of show. songbirdsfoundation.org
STRING THEORY -- Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Chamber music series opens 14th season with Alexi Kenney (violin) and Bridget Kibbey (harp), 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Musical Dialogues with the artists at 6 p.m. $10-$45. stringtheorymusic.org
Photo Contributed by Lee University / Violinist Alexi Kenney will be half a duo — with harpist Bridget Kibbey — for the opening concert of the 14th season of String Theory on Oct. 11.
Photo Contributed by Lee University / Harpist Bridget Kibbey will be half a duo — with violinist Alexi Kenney — for the opening concert of the 14th season of String Theory on Oct. 11.OUT & ABOUT
BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOURS -- Chickamauga Battlefield from Tour Stop 6 at Wilder Tower (Visitor Center is at 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.). Leisurely two-hour ride with a park ranger recounting history of the battlefield during frequent stops, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15 (last of season). For adults and ages 8 and older. Show up with your own bike or register for a loaner. outdoorchattanooga.com
CHATTANOOGA MARKET -- First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Weekly market of local produce, arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. chattanoogamarket.com
-- Oct. 9: Chattanooga Oktoberfest (final day).
-- Oct. 16: Sunday Funday.
CHATTANOOGA MOTORCAR FESTIVAL -- Various venues in downtown Chattanooga (with shuttle service). Features more than 1,500 cars from all time periods at Mecum auction, Pace Grand Prix, Concours d'Elegance, car clubs, ride-alongs, V8's in the Village, Ferrari gathering, carnival rides, Oct. 14-16. $79 daily, $119 three days, $350 three-day VIP (free for children 12 and younger). chattanoogamotorcar.com
THE COMEDY CATCH -- 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
-- Oct. 9: Andy Gross in special engagement, 7 p.m. $20-$25.
-- Oct. 14-15: Patrick Garrity, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $17-$19.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH -- Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Closing celebration by Latina Professionals of Chattanooga with entertainment, Latin American food, giveaways, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 13 in faculty/staff dining room in Albright OmniPlex Building. Free admission. latinaprochatt.com
RABBIT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET -- 96 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Community chili cook-off, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15. rabbitvalleyfarmersmarket.com
SHOOT FOR THE MOON -- Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America selling Chattanooga Bakery's MoonPies as fundraiser. Booths set up various weekends at Food City, Elder's Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply and Sportsman's Warehouse. Option to purchase a case to be sent to military personnel overseas. cherokeeareabsa.com
(READ MORE: Chattanooga-area Boy Scouts trade popcorn for MoonPies in fall fundraiser)
THEATER
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE -- 400 River St. theatrecentre.com
-- Oct. 11-12: Auditions for "Every Christmas Story Ever Told," by appointment. (Show dates Dec. 2-18.)
-- Through Oct. 16: Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music" opens theater's 99th season, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, 8 p.m. Oct. 14, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16. $20-$30.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE -- 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. Show times vary. ccplayhouse.com
-- Through Oct. 13: "Leading Ladies." $16-$30.
-- Through Oct. 27: "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story." $24-$26.
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM -- 399 McCallie Ave. tivolichattanooga.com
-- Oct. 9: "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations," first in Broadway series, 1 and 6:30 p.m. (final shows). $40-$70.
-- Oct. 15: Steve Martin & Martin Short: You Won't Believe What They Look Like Today, with music by Jeff Babko and Steep Canyon Rangers, 8 p.m. $65-$250.
UTC THEATRE -- Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. "Feathers and Teeth," comedy-horror play, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11-14, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. $10-$12. utc.edu/arts-and-sciences/theatre
Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.
Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.