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Out & About Calendar – March 20-27

by Susan Pierce ·March 20, 2019

Bobby Stone Film Series presents 'If Beale Street Could Talk' on Sunday at Tivoli Theatre

Next up in the Bobby Stone Film Series is "If Beale Street Could Talk," the highly acclaimed drama in which a young black woman, Tish Rivers played by Kiki Layne, tries to clear the name of her wrongly charged lover and prove his innocence before the birth of their child. Actress Regina King won Golden Globe and Academy Award honors for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Sharon Rivers in the movie. Show times are 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at the Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 children. For more information: 423-757-5580. / Facebook.com photo

Rome, Georgia, baker competing in Food Network series

by Susan Pierce ·March 16, 2019

Kevin Dillmon vying for 'Spring Baking Championship' title

Kevin Dillmon has owned Honeymoon Bakery in Rome, Georgia, for 12 years. / Food Network Photo

Here’s where you can get your green on this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day

by Susan Pierce ·March 13, 2019

St. Patrick's Day is Sunday, March 17, but there are several events happening before then for the wearin' o' the green.

‘Whose Live Anyway?’ brings TV improv show to Chattanooga

by Susan Pierce ·March 13, 2019

Word to the wise: If you're heading to the "Whose Live Anyway?" show, think before speaking. You just might find your words being acted out before your eyes.

Greg Proops, left, and Joel Murray, at right, are joined by Chip Esten and Jeff Davis for the "Whose Live Anyway?" improv show in Walker Theatre on Saturday night. / Facebook.com photo

Out & About Calendar – March 13-20

by Susan Pierce ·March 13, 2019

Garden Bros Circus stops in the Dalton Convention Center on Monday

Animals, acrobats and aerialists are all part of Garden Bros Circus, which stops in the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road in Dalton, Georgia, on Monday, March 18, for 4:30 and 7 p.m. shows. Performers from 22 countries will fill the three rings with clowns, daring stunts and amazing feats. Tickets are $12.50 for the first 100 adults who buy them online. Otherwise, they are $26 adults, $10 children, $70 for a family pack with two adult, two child tickets. Doors open one hour before each show for the Kids Fun Zone. For more information: www.gardenbroscircus.com. / Facebook.com photo

Barbie turns 60 without aging a day

by Susan Pierce ·March 10, 2019

You know the old joke about turning 60: Your broad mind and narrow waist have traded places.

Ruth Handler, left, created the Barbie doll in 1959. She and husband Elliot Handler were co-founders (with Harold Matson) of Mattel Inc. / Photo from Mattel Inc.

Rhea County High School 17-year-old appearing Sunday on ‘American Idol’

by Susan Pierce ·March 9, 2019

A Spring City, Tennessee, teenager starts his search for fame when he auditions on "American Idol" during Sunday's episode at 8 p.m. on ABC.

Drake McCain of Spring City, Tenn., listens to the judges' comments during his "American Idol" audition. / Photo from ABC/David Williamson

Over the Rhine previews new music at Songbirds on Saturday

by Susan Pierce ·March 6, 2019

Husband and wife Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist recorded their first demo as Over the Rhine in March 1989.

Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, who have been married 22 years, are Over the Rhine. / All Eyes Media contributed photo

Unheard-of Ensemble performs at UTC Thursday

by Susan Pierce ·March 6, 2019

The Unheard-of Ensemble, a quartet of four professionals who perform across the United States, will present a free concert on Thursday, March 7, at 7: 30 p.m. in Cadek Recital Hall, 725 Oak St. on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Request a song, challenge pianists at Artistic Civic Theatre’s benefit

by Susan Pierce ·March 6, 2019

Andrew Chauncey, Jack Hitchens tickle the ivories March 8-9