Out & About Calendar – May 30-June 6
Exhibits, culture, outdoor fun and more around town.
Carousel enthusiasts rallying at Lake Winnie
About 40 members of the Carousel Organ Association of America are coming from 12 states - as far away as Kansas, Minnesota and Florida - to enjoy the antique carousel at Lake Winnepesaukah amusement park and to entertain guests with their own organ grinders.
Out & About Calendar – May 23-30
Leisure
‘Dead Innocent:’ Chattanooga State presents story of Ed Johnson
A sordid event in Chattanooga history is the focus of the play opening Friday, May 18, at Chattanooga State Community College, with the goal of learning from the past to improve the future.
Jordan Davis brings his ‘Home State’ to AT&T Field
It's ironic that country newcomer Jordan Davis is opening for Jake Owen on the "Life's Whatcha Make It" tour, which launches Friday night, May 18, from AT&T Field.
Animal encounters, environmental awareness, small-town fun themes of weekend festivals
This weekend's five area festivals lure visitors with more than the expected crafts, concessions and carnival rides. They are offering novelties ranging from the release of a rehabilitated hawk to pig races.
Out & About Calendar – May 16-23
Exhibits, culture, outdoor fun and more around town.
Jfest turns 20 with 10 Christian music acts playing Saturday
Ted Gocke was at the first Jfest when it launched 20 years ago at Camp Jordan Arena. Several hundred folks turned out to see what the new Christian music festival that radio station J103 was launching was all about.
Q&A: Author Jon Michael Varese to sign his new book Saturday at Star Line Books
Blurring the line between Southern gothic and an old-fashioned ghost story, Jon Michael Varese presents his debut novel, "The Spirit Photographer," a haunting tale of romance, revenge and regret.
Stomp: Making music with everyday objects
Growing up in Virginia, Jeremy Price was a 7-year-old B-Boy - a break dancer who competed in break-dancing battles until he discovered drums. By 15, he was playing in bands picking up cash in gigs with country and blues bands.
