Scopes Trial events
The Tennessee State Museum in Nashville has opened a temporary exhibit, “Eight Days in Dayton: 100 Years of the Scopes Trial,” to mark the centennial of the landmark legal case. Known formally as The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, the trial was a challenge to the Butler Act, a law that made the teaching of human evolution in Tennessee schools illegal. The trial was dubbed “the trial of the century” at the time, with noted attorney Clarence Darrow representing Tennessee schoolteacher John Scopes. Another noted attorney and three-time presidential candidate, William Jennings Bryan, argued the prosecution for the state. Jury selection began on July 10, 1925, and the trial ran July 13-21. Scopes was found guilty and fined $100. The decision was eventually appealed to the Tennessee Supreme Court, and the verdict was overturned on a technicality. The trial was a massive national media event with reporters pouring into Dayton from all over the country. The Nashville museum exhibit, which includes artifacts and a significant collection of original press photographs, will be on view through Oct. 12. Dayton also has a Scopes Trial Museum in the basement of the Rhea County Courthouse. The annual reenactment of the trial, “Destiny in Dayton,” will take place over two weekends, July 11-12 and 18-19, and a symposium focused on scholarly research is scheduled July 16-17. Get ticket details, and learn more about the Dayton museum, at rheaheritage.com. Learn more about the Nashville exhibit at tnmuseum.org.
CALENDAR
ARTS
AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts shows, through July 18: “AVA Member Thematic Show: The Color Yellow” (Main Gallery); 4 Bridges Arts Festival 25th Anniversary Poster Art (Landis Gallery). avarts.org
CHA ART SPACE — Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport ticketing area, 1001 Airport Road. “Flora & Fauna,” through Oct. 2. avarts.org
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. “Fun on the Spectrum: A Selection of Work From Hart Gallery Artists” show and sale, with many of the works created and printed in the library’s 4th Floor Makerspace, through Aug. 30. Features artists Alex Scoggins, Angel Pellegrino, Cal Mansour, Christopher Kolbas and Winter Watson. hartgallery.org, chattlibrary.org
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — 4501 Amnicola Highway. “Amalgamation” surrealism-inspired works by drawing students, through Aug. 1 in Denise Heinly Art Center. chattanoogastate.edu
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
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Asheville, N.C., group show by artists affected by Hurricane Helene, “Turn and Face the Strange,” in Gallery Five20, and Lindsay Schmittle’s Gingerly Press works in Gallery One11, through July 25. creativeartsguild.org
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Community show, “Living Is Easy,” through July 27. franklincoarts.org
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s spring show, through July 18. chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Throwback Thursday, with free admission to permanent collection and special exhibition, “Walk This Way: Footwear From the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 3 (closing early). Includes documentary on Italian shoe designer, noon; drop-in, shoe-themed art activity, noon-2 p.m. huntermuseum.org
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. “Threads,” by mixed-media artist David D’Allessandris, through June 30. intowngallery.com
LIQUIDAMBAR ART GALLERY — Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, Tenn. Showcase of ceramics, sculptures, flame-worked glass, metal ornaments, kaleidoscopes, paintings by local artists, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. CDT every Saturday-Sunday (other times by appointment). Forest Nature Trails also open. 404-698-5444
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Daniel Lai (mixed-media wall sculptures) and Lynn Whipple (abstract floral paintings), through June 30. Works by Julie Latayan and Shelley Hopkins, July 1-31. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. July 11. Ceramic demo with Julie Latayan, 1-3 p.m. July 11. Painting demo with Shelley Hopkins, 1-3 p.m. July 12. river-gallery.com
COMEDY
THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
— July 2: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. $8.
— July 3: Jeff Greenspan’s Deviant Acts, 7 p.m. $17-$22.
— July 5: Mr. Showtime David Scott, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $22-$27.
— July 6: Christmas in July with Bad Santa hosting the Marriage Game, 7 p.m. $17-$27.
IMPROV CHATTANOOGA — Pax Breu Ruim, 516 E. Main St. Improv Hour, p.m. July 5. Free. improvchattanooga.com
FILM
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES — Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Summerlong “Set in the South” series continues June 29 with “Thom Yorke & Mark Pritchard’s Tall Tales,” 2 p.m.; “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” 5 p.m. (Series resumes July 11-12.) $10-$12. tivolichattanooga.com
CHATTANOOGA JEWISH FILM SERIES — Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. Next titles in series in 18th year. In-person screenings, 4 p.m. each Sunday; virtual screenings, with registration, available for six days. $12 each. jewishchattanooga.com
— June 29: “The Stronghold.”
— July 6: “No Name Cafe.”
IMAX THEATER — 201 Chestnut St. Feature-film and special-event screenings. Various show times and ticket prices. tnaqua.org/imax
— Through July 9: “F1: The Movie.”
— Through July: “T.Rex 3D.”
— Through September: “Call of the Dolphins 3D.”
— Through November: “Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D.”
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES — Patriot Hall, 320 Emberson Drive, Ringgold, Ga. Screenings of family-friendly movies continue with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” 11 a.m. July 1 (and other Tuesdays in June and July). Concessions start at 10:30 a.m., with nothing over $2. nothinlikeringgold.com
MUSIC
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
— June 29: Last Sunday Jazz Jam, 2-4 p.m. (closed session for beginners at 1 p.m.) $5 suggested cover.
— July 2: Wednesday Jazz with the Alan Wyatt Quartet, 7:30 p.m. $10-$12.
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouse ballroom.com
— July 1: Bluegrass Jam with Randy Steele, 6:30 p.m. beginner, 7:30 p.m. intermediate. Free.
— July 4: Let Freedom Ring post-fireworks show featuring music by Red Pawn at 9 p.m. and AWF wrestling at 10:30 p.m. $15-$20.
— July 5: Back N Black: A Tribute to AC/DC, 9 p.m. $17-$20.
THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. All times Central. thecaverns.com
— June 29: The Ultimate Doors, 7 p.m. $67-$78.
— July 3: Band of Horses, with Jenn Champion, 8 p.m. $83.
— July 4-5: Murder by Death, with AJJ (Friday) and Laura Jane Grace (Saturday), 6 p.m. Sold out.
CHOO CHOO CHORUS — Ponders Funeral Home, 4203 Brainerd Road. Sing with ensemble specializing in four-part a cappella music in barbershop style, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays. Free voice lessons. 423-265-SING (7464).
DOWNTOWN SUMMER NIGHTS — 116 N. Main St., Decatur, Tenn. Free biweekly concert series on downtown stage continues July 4 with karaoke at 6 p.m. followed by Throttle 21 then fireworks. Food and craft vendors on-site. Bring your own seating. meigscountychamber.org
NIGHTFALL — Miller Plaza Stage, 850 Market St. Summer concert series in 38th season concludes with headliner East Nash Grass, 8 p.m. July 4. Openers are Ogya at 5 p.m., Caleb Lovely at 6 p.m. and Dusty Leigh Huston at 7 p.m. Adult Big Wheel races at 5:30 p.m. ($40 per team of four; register at White Lightning Harley-Davidson tent or the dealership, 7720 Lee Highway). A bubble show follows the headliner. Art market and food vendors on-site. Free admission. nightfallchattanooga.com
NORTHWEST GEORGIA AMPHITHEATER — 220 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Free family entertainment series resumes July 18. Fireworks Fest is July 5, with Makers Market and kids zone, 3-9 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. catoosarec.com
OFF THE RAILS — Burr Performing Arts Park, 101 S. Hamilton St., Dalton, Ga. Summer concert series skips July 4; resumes July 11. visitdaltonga.com
PIKEVILLE SUMMER NIGHTS — 3100 Main St., Pikeville, Tenn. Monthly series by Main Street Committee continues July 5 (and other first Saturdays through August), with cruise-in, 4-8 p.m., and music by Good Rockin’ Tonight, 5-7 p.m. (all times Central), rain or shine. facebook.com
RED BANK MUSIC JAM — Red Bank Community Center, 3653 Tom Weathers Drive. Red Bank Active Older Adults event for players and listeners ages 55+, 1-3 p.m. July 2 (and other first and third Wednesdays). Register: redbanktn.recdesk.com
RIVERFRONT NIGHTS — Ross’s Landing, 100 Riverfront Parkway. Free music series continues July 5 with Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights headlining and Hard Luck opening at 7 p.m. Concessions open at 4 p.m. Includes food and beverage vendors; family games and pet-friendly activities. Free. riverfrontnights.com
ST. ELMO SONGWRITER SERIES — The Woodshop Listening Room, 5500 St. Elmo Ave. First Thursday music series continues with local and touring songwriters and host Richard Daigle, 7:30 p.m. July 3. $10. thewoodshoplisteningroom.com
SEWANEE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL — University of the South, 735 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. Summer music program for college and precollege students, plus professional concert series. All times Central. $25 in person, $15 streaming; $200 season pass for admission and streaming links to 15 ticketed concerts (another 15+ are free), through July 13. ssmf.sewanee.edu
— June 29: Sewanee Symphony 2, 3:30 p.m., ticketed.
— July 4: Cumberland Orchestra 3, 7:30 p.m., free.
— July 5: Faculty Artist Series 4, 7:30 p.m., ticketed.
— July 6: Sewanee Symphony 3, 3:30 p.m., ticketed.
SONGBIRDS — 206 W. Main St. Steve Earle: Fifty Years of Songs and Stories, solo acoustic show, 7:45 p.m. July 2, with optional dinner by Dipped Fresh, 7 p.m. Sold out. songbirdsfoundation.org
SOUNDS OF SUMMER — Athens Regional Park, 2405 Decatur Pike, Athens, Tenn. (change of day and venue from rest of series for holiday). Free outdoor concert series in 14th year continues with Sweet Georgia Sound 7 p.m. July 4. Bring your own seating. Returns to Market Park Pavilion after July 4 on select Saturdays through Aug. 16. friendlycityfestivals.com
OUT & ABOUT
BLUE STAR MUSEUMS — Summer initiative between National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families for free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, through Sept. 1. Includes Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, Hunter Museum of American Art, the International Towing & Recovery Museum and Sculpture Fields in Chattanooga. Full list: arts.gov
CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Weekly gathering of local artists, crafters and food vendors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
— June 29: FiveStar Food Fight, with cooking competition until 2:30 p.m.
— July 6: Red, White & Blueberries, with music by Fresh Mind. Pie eating contests at noon and 2 p.m. for patrons, 3 p.m. for vendors.
CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Weekly gathering of local artists, crafters and food vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 5 (and other Saturdays through October). Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
CHATTANOOGA ZOO — 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Next in series of Conservation Awareness Days to mark World Porcupine Day, with extra keeper chats, themed enrichment, information stations, arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 5 (zoo open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Included in regular admission: $11-$16 ($2 more at gate). chattzoo.org
COOKING CLASSES — J.A. Henry Community YMCA, 3500 Dodds Ave., Suite 108. Hands-on classes in the new Teaching Kitchen, with simple, healthy recipe prep led by food and nutrition experts, select Tuesdays through Sept. 18. Continues with “Eat Your Greens,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 1. $30-$45 (scholarships available). ymcachattanooga.org
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Regular admission: $20 (ages 2 and up). cdmfun.org
— July 3: Music residency by Rick Rushing, playing guitar, ukulele and banjo, 1-3 p.m. (and other Thursdays through July).
— July 4: Red, White & Blue Day, with Independence Day themed crafts and activities, dance party at 3:30 leading to 21 Geyser Salute finale at 4 p.m. Free with regular admission.
— Through Sept. 7: “The Pigeon Comes to Chattanooga: A Mo Willems Exhibit,” hands-on exhibit based on “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and other books by the children’s author.
CRUZIN’ THE DEPOT — Nashville Street, Ringgold, Ga. Monthly event by Ringgold Cruisers and Pharaohs Choo Choo car clubs, 6 p.m. July 5 (and other first Saturdays through November). nothinlikeringgold.com
EAST RIDGE SPLASH PAD — 1509 Tombras Ave. Water feature behind Pioneer Frontier Playground open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through September (weather and maintenance issues may affect hours). eastridgetn.gov
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY — Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga, 5704 Marlin Road. Specialties from multiple food trucks, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7 (and other first and third Fridays). kitchenincchatt.org
HIXSON COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET — Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. Former St. Alban’s Hixson Market, with local farmers, gardeners and artists, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 5 (and other Saturdays through October). Free pancake breakfast, 9:30-11:30 a.m., and live music each first Saturday. Email: stalbansmarket@gmail.com
MCMINN COUNTY LIVING HERITAGE MUSEUM — 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens, Tenn. Heritage School: “Tragedy in Tin Can Holler” book discussion, focusing on Rozetta Mowery’s account of generational family dysfunction, 11 a.m. July 5. $5 nonmembers. Register: livingheritagemuseum.org
NEW ECHOTA STATE HISTORIC SITE — 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE, Calhoun, Ga. Summer activities at the former Cherokee capital include a First Saturday Hike, 10-11:30 a.m. July 5. $6-$8 admission. gastateparks.org/newechota
RED BANK ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS — Joseph Glasscock Community Center, 3653 Tom Weathers Drive. Guest speakers, fitness classes, games, art and social activities for adults 55 and older (nonresidents welcome), 10 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. RSVP: redbanktn.gov
RED, WHITE & BLUE GAMES — Tennessee Riverpark Hubert Fry Center oval, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Hamilton County Parks and Recreation presents this star-spangled showdown for all ages, with prizes for winners, 2-9 p.m. June 30, rain or shine. Includes cornhole tournament, 3-4 p.m.; touch-a-truck, 3-5 p.m.; ring toss tournament, 4:30-5:30 p.m,; sack races and egg-and-spoon races, 6-7 p.m.; Giant Jenga battles, 7:30-8:30 p.m. parks.hamiltontn.gov
RIDE THE RAILS — Mineral Bluff Depot, 150 Railroad Ave., Mineral Bluff, Ga. Ride on or behind historic restored railroad maintenance motor cars on 5-mile trips, noon-3 p.m. July 5-6, $5-$15. Rides on hand pump car, $2. Free admission to historic depot, which houses a model railroad representing the “old line” of the L&N Railroad through Northwest Georgia, Southeast Tennessee and western North Carolina. tsmri.org
RIVER CITY FAIR — Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Inaugural event presented by nonprofit organization A Community A-Fair includes carnival rides, games, food and weekend fireworks, 5-10 p.m. through June 29. $10 (free for children 3 feet tall and under). facebook.com/vividfaircreations
SKATE STATION — Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Pop-up roller rink inside the dome, with themed parties, workshops and special events, through Aug. 2. Hours: 2-9 p.m. Thursday, 2-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2-7 p.m. Sunday. Promotions include Family Day with games each Sunday, plus Soul Roll, 6-9 p.m. June 29; Swiftie Night, 6-9 p.m. July 3; Independence Skate, 2-6 p.m. July 4; SK8 Karaoke, 7-10 p.m. July 5. $10 admission, $4 skate rental. dazeyskate.com
STABLE 41 FARMERS MARKET — 214 First St., Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Locally sourced foods and artisan goods with weekly themes and activities, 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Chalk Art Market, June 29. stable41market.com
TAKE A BREAK IN MILLER PARK — 928 Market St. Midday break for office workers and others to eat from food trucks, play games and watch Scenic City Sideshows performers, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 3 (and other Thursdays through September). rivercitycompany.com
VEGAN CHEF CHALLENGE — Vegan Outreach event in second year has 16 participating Chattanooga-area restaurants offering plant-based menu items to win customer votes, July 1-31. Winning dishes will be announced in August. veganchallenge.org/chattanooga
SPORTS
CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Men’s MLS Next Pro professional soccer team vs. Chicago Fire II, 7 p.m. July 5. $12 and up. chattanoogafc.com
CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Minor-league baseball team in home series. Weekly promotions: BOGO tickets with Food City ValuCard on Tuesday; Chick-fil-A giveaway via app on Wednesday; Thirsty Thursday drink specials; fireworks Friday; spin to win prizes on Saturday; free ticket with canned-food donation Sunday; kids run the bases after every game. $10-$13. milb.com/chattanooga
— June 29: Final game vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos, 2:15 p.m.
— July 4-6: Three-game series vs. Birmingham Barons, 7:15 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:15 p.m. Sunday. Special promotions: Independence Day celebrations with fireworks Friday and Saturday; Saturday is also Chattanooga Wreckers Night, an alternate identity honoring the city’s towing industry.
CHATTANOOGA RED WOLVES — CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Way, East Ridge. $14 and up. chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com
— June 29: Lady Red Wolves, of USL W League, vs. Tennessee SC in last match of season, 7:30 p.m.
— July 5: Men’s USL League One professional soccer team vs. One Knoxville SC, 7 p.m.
THEATER
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplayhouse.com
— Through July 27: “The Miss Firecracker Contest,” a Southern gothic comedy by Beth Henley. $20-$36.
— Through Aug. 10: “Hairspray,” the Broadway musical. $20-$36.
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Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281
