OperaSouth will debut its “Edible Opera” dinner series on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Broad Street Grille of The Chattanoogan.
Performing will be Cheryl Brendel, soprano, and Ron Brendel, tenor, both from Lee University; Kimberly Rosquist, soprano, The Lovett School in Atlanta, and Brett Hyberger, bass, Chattanooga State Community College.
Pianist Michael Fauss of the Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Lyric Theatre in Atlanta will accompany the singers. Eric Smithey, executive director and conductor of OperaSouth in Atlanta, will narrate the performance.
Make reservations by calling 424-3700.
St. Jude horse ride is Sunday
Enjoy a fast-paced team horseback ride during the Hidden Hills Hunter Pace on Sunday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The ride is a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Teams of two people ride a cross-country course designed to simulate the conditions encountered during a fox hunt.
The ride is not open to spectators.
Entry fee is $30, and preregistration is required by Thursday.
For more information, e-mail info@hiddenhillsfarm.com or call Hidden Hills Farm at 488-3993.
Vendors sought for gospel event
Vendors and volunteers are being accepted for Gospel Explosion, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2-7 p.m. at Mosby Park in Cleveland, Tenn.
The free community praise fellowship will use the theme “For Such a Time as This”, taken from Esther 4:14.
Gospel Explosion will offer a carnival-style atmosphere with games, prizes, free food, exhibitors and vendors.
All volunteers who commit to work three hours will receive a free T-shirt. Vendors names will be printed on the back of the shirt.
Organizations and businesses are encouraged to set up a booth to share information about their products and services.
Local singers and dancers are invited to audition to perform.
For an audition, to become a vendor or volunteer, call 987-3356.
Appraisal fair in Jasper May 22
The Regional History Museum of Jasper, Tenn., is sponsoring an appraisal fair at the museum on May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CST). The museum is located on Phillips Avenue behind Jasper Grammar School on Betsy Pack Road.
One item per person may be presented for appraisal. Small items may be brought inside the museum, large items will be appraised at the visitor’s vehicle. A certificate of appraisal will be prepared by a qualified antique appraiser for your item.
The event is free, but donations to the museum will be accepted.
Cheer camp registering
Soddy-Daisy High School’s national champion cheerleaders will host a cheer camp for students in grades K-8 on June 7-10 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
The cost is $60 per cheerleader, which includes T-shirt, a photograph and free snacks daily.
Call 544-4791 for more information or to register.
Knitting guild meets Monday
The Chattanooga knitting guild, TogetherKnits, will meet Monday at 1 p.m. at Ashland Terrace Christian Church, 915 Ashland Terrace.
Knitters of all skill levels are welcome.
For more information, e-mail Ellen Hartsfield at fatelmo@bellsouth.net.
Athens talent show auditioning
Auditions will be held Monday at 7 p.m. for Evening with the Stars, the annual community talent show at the Athens Arts Center, 320 N. White St. in Athens, Tenn.
This year’s talent showcase is Friday, June 18.
For more information, call 423-745-8781.
Local farmers at GreenSpaces
Local farmers and community supported agriculture farm owners have been invited to speak Monday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at GreenSpaces, 63 E. Main St.
There will be a farmers’ panel to hear from each of them, then the floor will open for questions. Participants will learn how to “eat local.”
For more information, call 718-5009.
Gospel Go-Around scheduled May 22
One Accord Community Church, 343 Sweetland Drive in Red Bank, will host a Gospel Go-Around on Saturday, May 22, at 6 p.m.
Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken.
Ron Sample will be the emcee. Performing will be The Masters Messengers, Calvary’s Blend, Got Mercy and Promises.
Connecting the Dots Summit set
Chattanooga Department of Education, Arts & Culture, in partnership with Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga and the United Way of Greater Chattanooga, is sponsoring the fifth annual Connecting the Dots Summit on Thursday at 9 a.m. in the United Way’s community room.
Connecting the Dots Summit will focus on community-based assets for addressing social issues through the arts.
Leslie Scearce will lead a training workshop to introduce artists, social service agencies, and community members to the “common language” of community-based assets.
The summit is free, but space is limited. Call 425-7826 to RSVP.
Book signing with White today
Winder Binder Gallery & Bookstore is hosting a book signing for Emmy award-winning artist and designer Wayne White today from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the gallery, 40 Frazier Ave.
After a visual presentation and lecture, Mr. White will sign copies of his book, “Wayne White: Maybe Now I’ll Get the Respect I So Richly Deserve,” (Ammo Books).
For more information, call 413-8999 or e-mail winderbinder@comcast.net.
Republican women meeting
Hamilton County Republican Women will meet Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Chop House on Gunbarrel Road.
Visitors are welcome.
Crossville craft show starts Friday
An arts and craft show will open Friday at Cumberland Mountain State Park on Highway 127 in Crossville, Tenn.
The show is sponsored by the Crossroads Art & Craft League.
The show’s hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 22 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 23.
Many new crafters from the Cumberland Plateau will be displaying their work.
Items will range from goat milk soap, candles, birdhouses, handmade jewelry and wood crafts to decorated denim and other apparel.
For more information, call 931-484-1225.