Here’s what’s happening this week in the Chattanooga area.
Fun at a discount
Six Flags is offering an unlimited access pass to all of its parks next year, just a month after merging with rival amusement park company Cedar Fair. The all-park passport add-on means unlimited access and parking to a combined 42 amusement and water parks, starting Jan. 6, The Charlotte Observer reported. The deal includes three properties in the Atlanta area: the theme park Six Flags Over Georgia and its on-site water park, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, in Austell, as well as Six Flags Whitewater in Marietta. Last month, Cedar Fair and Six Flags finalized an $8 billion merger. The all-park passport helps gel together the two companies’ properties, Six Flags President and CEO Richard Zimmerman said in a statement.
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CALENDAR
ARTS
AREA 61 GALLERY — 721 Broad St., Suite 100. “Soaring” by Erica Moreland, through Sept. 30. Artist reception, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6. area61gallery.com
THE ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. “Slice of Life” by Civic Arts League of Chattanooga and “Optimist Club: Amber Droste,” through Aug. 30. athensartscouncil.org
AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts juried member show, through Sept. 20. avarts.org
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (third floor). “The Impressions,” a Songbirds Foundation exhibit about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group that included Chattanooga natives Fred Cash and Sam Gooden, through June 28. chattlibrary.org
CHICKAMAUGA BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER — 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. “Mark Thrash — Local Legend, Civil Rights After the Civil War,” Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park display of artifacts of the former slave and U.S. War Department employee. nps.gov/chch
CLEARSTORY ARTS — 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. “The Rev. Dr. James Dabney Curtis: A Celebration of Life and Art,” through Aug. 31. clearstoryarts.com
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Works by Adam Sanford in Gallery Five20 and by Rick Watts in Gallery One11, through Aug. 30. creativeartsguild.org
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. “Impermanence,” member show by Nancy Wallace and J. Denise Miller, through Sept. 1. “All Things Paper,” through Sept. 29. franklincoarts.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org
› Aug. 29: Vision + Verse: Family Memory And Meaning, interactive discussion exploring the work of African American artist and educator David Driskell, with performances by local creatives Erika Roberts and Zowie Boyd, accompanied by Tom Matthews, 6-7 p.m. Free.
› Through Sept. 2: Temporary exhibit, “Art Deco Glass From the David Huchthausen Collection.” Regular admission: $20 nonmember adults.
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. “Home and Away,” paintings and drawings by Suzanne Mortimer, through Aug. 31. intowngallery.com
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. “Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist,” through Oct. 1. museumcenter.org
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Dennis Heckler and Holland Van Gores, through Aug. 31. river-gallery.com
RUBY FALLS — 1720 S. Scenic Highway. “Celebrating 95 Years of Wonder” history exhibit, with rare photos, vintage postcards and newspaper articles, through Oct. 20. Free with attraction tickets: $17-$40 (must buy online). rubyfalls.com
STOVEWORKS — 1250 E. 13th St. stoveworks.org
› Aug. 29: “Inside the Art, Outside Ourselves,” dialogues and activities for Lyndon Barrois Jr.’s “Guardians Gate (Farfanicchio),” featured in “Reanimator,” 5:30-7 p.m.
› Through Sept. 28: Number: Inc’s “Art of the South.”
› Through Nov. 9: “Reanimator.”
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM — 1 Broad St. Two dozen images of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark, including species photographed on-site, through December. Included with regular admission: $30-$40. tnaqua.org
COMEDY
THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
› Aug. 28: Michael Palascak, special engagement, 7 p.m. $25-$35.
› Aug. 30-Sept. 1: Nick Murphy, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $19-$24; 7 p.m. Sunday, $15-$20.
FAITH
CALVARY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH — 518 Highway 41, Ringgold, Ga. Homecoming with gospel group Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 25. 423-309-2115
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
BATTLE OF THE FOOD TRUCKS FESTIVAL — Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Vendor shopping, entertainment, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train rides, voting for best food truck in attendance (one vote per admission ticket), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 1. $5 (buy more tickets for more votes). touchtheskyevents.com
BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL — Heritage High School, 3960 Poplar Springs Road, Ringgold, Ga. Annual event includes vendors, food trucks, games, inflatables, live music, art auction and butterfly release in memory of Katie Beth Carter, who died in a car wreck in 2016, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 31. $10 admission ($50 maximum per family). Proceeds support Live & Love Ministries. liveandloveministries.com
CHATTOOGA COUNTY FAIR — Chattooga County Agricultural Education Center, 40 Middle School Road, Summerville, Ga. Blue-ribbon entries, livestock and honey shows, cooking and gardening demonstrations, petting zoo, rock climbing wall, mechanical bull, magic shows, 2-9 p.m. Aug. 25 (last day). Local gospel music acts at 5 p.m. and headliner Adam Crabb at 6 p.m. $5 gate admission, $30 carnival armband. chattoogafair.com
JAMES BALDWIN FESTIVAL OF WORDS — Rise Chattanooga, 2901 Taylor St. Concluding events Aug. 25: Shades of Poetry artist talk and performance showcase. Starts at 3 p.m. with discussion of “Expressions of Liberation: Black Art, Intentional Words and Historical Resilience” led by Erika Roberts; followed at 6 p.m. by $25 musical showcase. blackartsandideasfest.com
MUSIC
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
› Aug. 28: Wednesday Jazz with Alex Keiss, 7:30 p.m. $10.
› Aug. 29: Joy Adams, with Gary R. Farmer, 7:30 p.m. $15.
› Aug. 30: The One-Hit Wonders, 7:30 p.m. $12-$15.
› Aug. 31: Drew Sterchi & Blues Tribe, 7:30 p.m. $15.
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com
› Aug. 30: The Banshees, with In the Company of Wolves and Land Camera, 8 p.m. $12-$15.
› Aug. 31: Lumasi, 9 p.m. $20-$25.
THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. All times Central. thecaverns.com
› Aug. 25: Umphrey’s McGee, 7 p.m. $69 (VIP pit admission sold out).
› Aug. 31: Mac McAnally, 8 p.m. $55-$75.
CSO CHORUS — First Presbyterian Church, 544 McCallie Ave. Auditions for Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Chorus, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 26. Email: mynn55@epbfi.com
LEVITT BLOC CHATTANOOGA MUSIC SERIES — Rise Chattanooga, 2901 Taylor St. Series of five culturally diverse concerts in a different neighborhood venue each week kicks off with Peter Collins, 2-6 p.m Sept. 1. Free. risecha.org
NIGHTFALL — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Summer concert series concludes Aug. 30, rain or shine, with local act New Dismembered Tennesseans opening at 7 p.m. for headliner AJ Lee & Blue Summitt at 8 p.m. Art market starts at 6 p.m.; food trucks begin selling at 6:30 p.m. nightfallchattanooga.com
RIVERFRONT NIGHTS — Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Free summer concert series concludes with headliner The MaleMen: A Night of Motown, with opener Rick Rushing & The Blues Strangers, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 31. riverfrontnights.com
SCENIC CITY CHORUS — Action Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Local chapter of barbershop harmony society Sweet Adelines presents “Fun in the Sun” concert by full chorus and quartets, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 26, followed by ice cream social. Admission by donation. facebook.com/sceniccitychorus
THE SIGNAL — 21 Choo Choo Ave. Band of Horses, with Michigander, 8 p.m. Aug. 25. $53-$98. thesignaltn.com
SONGBIRDS — 206 W. Main St. Ben Sollee, 7 p.m. Aug. 28. $20-$25. songbirdsfoundation.org
SOUNDS OF SUMMER — Market Park Pavilion, Athens, Tenn. Weekly concert series concludes with Dexter Thomas Band, 7 p.m. Aug. 30. friendlycityfestivals.com
OUT & ABOUT
ALABAMA RESTAURANT WEEK — Statewide celebration of culinary excellence, through Aug. 26. Recommendations for 100 dishes to eat in Alabama include Crawmama’s Crawfish in Guntersville. alabama.travel
CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
› Aug. 25: Team Spirit Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. With music by Shani Hedden Palmer at 12:30 p.m. and Nick Habron at 2 p.m.
› Sept. 1: Fall Food Truck Rally, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. With music by Andru Jamison at 12:30 p.m. and Bryanna Fuquea at 2 p.m.
CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Local artists, crafters and food artisans, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays through October. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
CHATTANOOGA VINTAGE MARKET — Coolidge Park, 150 River St. Vintage clothing and sneakers, handmade jewelry and local art from 50+ vendors, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 25. Free admission. uglyduckvintage.com
FRIES FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES — Chattanooga-area McDonald’s restaurants. Fundraiser donates 10% of proceeds from a la carte fry sales to local schools for teachers to buy classroom supplies, Aug. 26-30.
GORDON-LEE MANSION TOURS — 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Friends organization opens mansion for self-guided tours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day weekend. $1-$5. Email: friendsglm@comcast.net
GRAND MARKET — Coolidge Park, 150 River St. Shop the Market At presents arts, crafts and farmers market, with live music, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 31. shopthemarketat.com
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY — 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike. Summer volunteer opportunities including removing invasives and managing garden, 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, at 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike. lookoutmountain conservancy.org
MINI FARMERS MARKET — Red Bank City Park, 3817 Redding Road. Vendors with produce, breads, honey, coffee, flowers and other products, plus live music by Andrew Witherspoon, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 31. redbanktn.gov
MOUNTAINTOP SUMMERS — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Roam With the Gnomes activities, animal education shows, through Sept. 2. $19-$32 ($5 more at gate). seerockcity.com
NATIONAL TREASURES: PARTY AT POINT PARK — 110 Point Park Road, Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Fundraiser for National Park Partners of Chickamauga, Chattanooga and Moccasin Bend, with catered dinner, entertainment by New Dismembered Tennesseans, children’s activities, prizes and once-a-year access to Umbrella Rock for photos, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 29. $100 (family packages available). partyatpointpark.com
NOOGA SPLASH — Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Gold Point Circle, Hixson. All-ages floating water park with obstacle course, through Sept. 28. $22 and up. noogasplash.com
NOOGA WING & CRAFT BEER WEEK — Area restaurants offer $8 wing and $5 craft beer specials, Aug. 26-Sept. 1. noogawingweek.com
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REEFSTOCK CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Expo of 60+ vendors of marine reef products, including coral and fish, plus speakers and workshops on keeping marine aquariums, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 25 (last day); VIP entry at 10 a.m. $20-$75. reefstock.show/chattanooga
REPTICON — Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Reptile and exotic animal expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 25 (last day). $6-$12 (must buy tickets online). repticon.com
SENIOR EXPO — Residence Inn, 2340 Center St. Free event includes vendors, food, prizes, giveaways, free screenings by Speech & Hearing Center, free vaccines by Walgreens, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 29. Register to attend. expo4seniors.com
SPORTS
CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Men’s professional soccer team vs. Atlanta United 2, 7 p.m. Sept. 1. $19 and up. chattanoogafc.com
CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Double-A affiliate of Cincinnati Reds vs. Birmingham Barons, 7:15 p.m. Aug. 27-31, 2:15 p.m. Sept. 1. Promotions: Tuesday, Jewish Community Day and buy-one, get-one tickets with Food City ValuCard; Wednesday, Snapchat’s Less Likes, More Love Night and Chick-fil-A giveaway via app; Thirsty Thursday drink specials and Lookouts play as alternate identity Chattanooga Wreckers; Friday, Red, White, Blue & Gold Night with ceremonial first pitch by local Olympic gold medalist Olivia Reeves (photos with fans 6-6:45 p.m.) and fireworks finale; Saturday, College Football Night, mini football giveaway, spin to win contests; Sunday, Dogs at the Diamond (pooch passes $7), free ticket with donation to Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Catch on the Field; Kids Run the Bases after every game. $8 and up (discounts for children and seniors). milb.com/chattanooga
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RED BULL TENNESSEE KNOCKOUT — Trials Training Center, 300 Woodland Road, Sequatchie, Tenn. Motocross enduro competition for pro and amateur riders, an American Motorcyclist Association grand championship event, through Aug. 25. $30 one-day admission; $5 parking. tennesseeknockoutenduro.com
THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE — 907 Gaston St., Dalton, Ga. Auditions for “The Crucible,” 6-8 p.m. Aug. 28-29 (show dates Oct. 25-Nov. 2). artisticcivictheatre.com
THE ARTS CENTER — 321 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. “Sondheim Tribute Revue,” second show in Athens Community Theatre’s Dessert Series, 2 p.m. Aug. 25 (last show). $25 ticket includes catered hors d’oeuvres; cash bar available. athensartscouncil.org
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. Play Reading Workshop, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 (and other fourth Tuesdays). Open to play submissions, readers and spectators. barkinglegs.org
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplayhouse.com
› Through Sept. 8: “Grease.” $19-$35.
› Through Oct. 10: “Unnecessary Farce.” $19-$35.
ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CHATTANOOGA — Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike. Reginald Edmund’s “Southbridge,” second in series of nine plays focused on African diaspora, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26. $25. ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. “Night Comes Early,” 2 p.m. Aug. 25 (last show). $12-$14. tennesseevalleytheatre.com
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