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Things to do in Chattanooga this week include Nightfall, Riverfront Nights, Jurassic Quest

The Grand Ole Opry will get a jumpstart on Nashville's CMA Fest (June 6-10) with a week of star-studded shows that include Opry members with ties to the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton May 18, 2024

Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / The Nightfall summer concert series returns to Miller Plaza on May 24 for its 37th season. Local artist Jessica Nicole Brown will open for headliner Erica Falls & Vintage Soul.

Movies and TV shows casting in Tennessee

Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Tennessee, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

By Stacker May 17, 2024

Bob Ross’ legacy lives on in new ‘The Joy of Painting’ series

A new generation can learn how to paint happy trees and to make happy accidents with a TV series teaching the Bob Ross -method of painting using some of the prolific artist's work that have never been seen before.

By ALICIA RANCILIO ? Associated Press May 11, 2024

Nicholas Hankins appears in the studio during a taping of "The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season." (Derek Sanford/WDSC-TV via AP)

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Jfest, celebrities at Metrotham Con

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton May 11, 2024

Actor Lou Ferrigno, posing at the premiere of 2023 film "The Hulk," will be among the celebrity guests for Metrotham Con, a multifandom convention scheduled May 17-19 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. / File/AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

New season of Chattanooga’s Broadway at Memorial tickets, including ‘Hamilton,’ now on sale to current subscribers

A 16-performance run of the Broadway juggernaut "Hamilton" highlights the Tivoli Theatre Foundation's 2024-25 Broadway season at Memorial Auditorium.

By Lisa Denton May 10, 2024

Staff File Photo by Robin Rudd / The Tivoli Theatre Foundation has announced the 2024-25 season of Broadway at Memorial shows, as well as a Your Ticket to History capital campaign. The Tivoli building, seen here on Aug. 16, 2022, is being renovated and will reemerge as the Tivoli Preforming Arts Center.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Mother’s Day celebrations, barbecue festival, Dolly Day

There's plenty of things to do this weekend to celebrate Mother's Day, including markets, tea parties and an improv comedy show.

By Sam Still May 7, 2024

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / The Marsh-Warthen House, a Greek Revival mansion in LaFayette seen in 2021, has had work to done to its grounds and the development of a strategic plan for the site's future. Marsh House Museum, 308 N. Main St., LaFayette, will host a Mother's Day tea event from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday. The event will include a Victorian lunch and a special tour of the historic Marsh House. Cost is $30 for two people and $10 for each additional person.

The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars

The Met Gala and its fashionista A-listers on Monday included Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya and a parade of others in a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet lined by live foliage.

By LEANNE ITALIE / AP Entertainment Writer May 7, 2024

Zendaya attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" exhibition on Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Lego expo, Dolly Day, Gaither Vocal Band

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton May 4, 2024

Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / The Dolly Parton mural in Ringgold, Ga., will again be central to festivities for Dolly Day. The third annual event honoring the music icon is scheduled May 11.

10 shows announced for Chattanooga Theatre Centre’s 101st season

Chattanooga Theatre Centre has announced the shows for its 101st season, providing a year's worth of musicals, dramas and children's adventures.

By Staff Report May 4, 2024

Staff file photo / Chattanooga Theatre Centre has announced the 10 productions planned for its 2024-25 season.

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