Out & About Calendar – June 13-20
Leisure
American Idol holding auditions in Chattanooga
Think you have what it takes to be a star? Test your talent when auditions for "American Idol" are held in Chattanooga on Aug. 28.
Former Chattanoogan Mitch Rossell returning for Riverbend
Former Chattanoogan Mitch Rossell recalls that when he moved to Nashville in 2010 to chase his songwriting dream, he was focused on one goal and posted it on Facebook: "I want to make music that gets back to Garth."
Two outdoor music concerts scheduled at Museum Center at Five Points
Two outdoor music concerts are scheduled at the Museum Center at Five Points this weekend: one, an evening of jazz music under the stars; the second, an old-fashioned red-back hymnal singing complete with dinner on the grounds.
Hive Theory one of 10 local bands making Riverbend debuts
The opportunity to play a stage at Riverbend can be the turning point for a local band looking to get its name out. Ten local groups have that chance this year, playing side stages along Riverfront Parkway.
North Georgia’s Black Cat Moon plays Riverbend on June 13
The first time members of Black Cat Moon played Riverbend in 2010, they were a fairly new group that hadn't played a big stage/big show like that. And to make it even more intimidating, superstar Alison Krauss was the act following them.
Out & About Calendar – June 6-13
Porsche celebrates 70th anniversary
First surfing contest Saturday at Lake Chickamauga
Cue The Surfaris' "Wipe Out."
Visit five Signal Mountain gardens during Master Gardeners’ Spring Tour [photos]
Koi ponds, pollinator gardens, a swing-along bridge and even a backyard with 1,500 different varieties of plants are among the highlights of five gardens that will open their gates to the public Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3, for the 31st annual Spring Garden Tour sponsored by Master Gardeners of Hamilton County.
Singer’s love of music nearly cost him the love of his life
Erick Baker isn't one of those singer-songwriters who began singing and playing in church as a child. In fact, he didn't pick up a guitar until after he had graduated college in 2001.
