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Out & About Calendar – July 11-18

by Susan Pierce ·July 9, 2019

'Rocketman' lands in Tivoli on Saturday as part of the Bobby Stone Film Series

"Rocketman," the musical fantasy about Elton John's breakthrough years, will be shown twice on Saturday, July 13, at the Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St., as part of the Bobby Stone Film Series. Taron Egerton, shown, plays Sir Elton. Show times are 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 children and senior adults. For more information: 423-757-5580. / Facebook.com

Fireworks shows continue throughout the week and beyond the Fourth of July

by Susan Pierce ·July 2, 2019

Here's where to catch a fireworks show over the next few days.

Fireworks from the 2018 Pops on the River Independence Day celebration at Coolidge Park light up the sky over the Tennessee River.

Parade, pork and pyrotechnics on Signal Mountain for the Fourth of July

by Susan Pierce ·July 2, 2019

Thursday's Fourth of July celebration on Signal Mountain has been 100 years in the making.

Kurt Stafford piles pulled pork into a tray during a previous Signal Mountain Lions Club barbecue in Althaus Park. The Lions will serve barbecue Thursday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Here’s where to find food, fun and fireworks around the region over the July Fourth holiday

by Susan Pierce ·July 2, 2019

Here's a list of Fourth of July holiday happenings in towns in the Chattanooga region in the days ahead.

Fireworks shows will follow Lookouts games on Friday-Saturday, June 23-24.

‘Annie’ opens at Signal Mountain Playhouse amphitheater for eight performances

by Susan Pierce ·July 2, 2019

Since landing the title role of Annie on her first audition for a Signal Mountain Playhouse production, Ellie Lydon is so committed to the part that she cut her long, blonde hair to just above her shoulders and dyed it bright red to suit the look.

Ellie Lydon is Annie and Rob Inman plays Daddy Warbucks in the Signal Mountain Playhouse's production of "Annie." Playing Annie's dog Sandy is Luna, whose family is among actors in the cast. "She's done really well. She knows how to sit, come and lay down," says Ellie, who has been training with Luna using treats and hand signals, "but sometimes when she sees her family onstage, she wants to run to them." / Photo by Sheila Harding Cannon

Out & About Calendar – July 3-10

by Susan Pierce ·July 2, 2019

Chattanooga Market hosts Peach Festival on Sunday

Staff File Photo by C.B. SchmelterPeach salsa, peach jam, peach cobbler, peach-scented candles and lotions — it's all about peaches at Chattanooga Market's Peach Festival on Sunday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Larry Thigpen is shown going through boxes of peaches while working at the Hazelrig Orchard booth during 2018 Peach Festival at the market.

Ooltewah potter among vendors at ‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s Patriotic Party on the Prairie

by Susan Pierce ·June 28, 2019

Fans of Food Network's "Pioneer Woman" know that the Fourth of July is celebrated in a big way at Ree Drummond's ranch. Food, family and a booming fireworks extravaganza to cap off the night are how the Drummonds mark Independence Day.

From left, Cassie Loizeaux, Karen Guethlein and Samantha Baskette will drive to Pawhuska, Okla., to take part in the Patriotic Party on the Prairie hosted by Ree Drummond, Food Network's Pioneer Woman.

Here’s a list of places you can watch a fireworks show over the Fourth of July holiday

by Susan Pierce ·June 25, 2019

Here's where to catch a fireworks show over the coming days. All displays will start when it's dark (about 9:30 p.m.) unless otherwise specified.

Red, White & Brew Barbecue Brawl is June 29 in Ooltewah

by Susan Pierce ·June 25, 2019

Seven barbecue teams are competing Saturday, June 29, in Ooltewah, where they will be judged on who serves the best grilled-cheese sandwich.

Out & About Calendar – June 26-July 3

by Susan Pierce ·June 25, 2019

Two local vintage base ball teams playing Saturday in Fort Oglethorpe