People & Scenes
The latest People & Scenes coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Chatter section.
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Photos: The Magic of Rotary Gala
Cleveland's civic leaders showed up in black-tie attire for an evening dedicated to serving those in need.
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Photos: Wine Women & Shoes
Glasses clinked and heels clicked at The Signal, where guests sipped wine, browsed boutique pop-ups and rallied around Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga. With wine tastings, "charming shoe guys," auctions and a mission to keep families close, Wine Women & Shoes cut a new trend in fashion-forward philanthropy.
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Photos: AmuseUm 2025, A Cosmic Leap
Aliens, spacemen and other kinds of intergalactic travelers flocked to the Creative Discovery Museum's 30th birthday extravaganza -- otherwise known as AmuseUm 2025: A Cosmic Leap.
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Photos: 16th Annual Chocolate Fling
Few fundraisers feature feathered headbands and flapper dresses, but the 1920s-themed 16th Annual Chocolate Fling -- held at the Read House -- is a unique take on fundraising worth savoring every bite.
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Photos: Chambliss Center for Children’s 13th Annual Mardi Gras Gala
Let the good times roll, especially for good causes like the Chambliss Center for Children's 13th Annual Mardi Gras Gala.
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Photos: Pink! Gala
Chattanoogans experienced a slice of Italy's charming coastal countryside, thanks to this year's theme of "Under the Tuscan Sun" at the CHI Memorial Foundation's Pink! Gala. Held in a redecorated Chattanooga Convention Center, this black-tie fundraiser, which has raised $5.6 million since 2005, featured a lavish meal and lively auctions while honoring breast cancer survivors. The CHI Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit that aims to ensure local access to lifesaving care.
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Photos: Chattanooga Track Club’s Annual Banquet
Track and field Olympic gold medalist DeeDee Trotter inspired the crowd at the Chattanooga Track Club (CTC)'s annual banquet at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. The three-time U.S. Olympian set the stage with stories of resilience and triumph, setting the tone for members to reflect on their past year of races and fitness milestones. This social event reinforced CTC's mission to promote running, walking and a healthy Chattanooga community.
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Photos: Mystikal Krewe of Indulgences’ Mardi Gras 2025: Release the Kraken
Beads flew, drinks flowed and revelers danced the night away as the Mystikal Krewe of Indulgences (MKI) brought a slice of Bourbon Street to the Read House. Their 29th annual Chattanooga Mardi Gras celebration served up a Cajun and Creole feast and a lively Dixieland soundtrack as guests cheered the coronation of the city's new Mardi Gras king and queen. Dedicated to promoting the activities, history and culture of Mardi Gras, MKI donated the night's proceeds to Downside Up, a nonprofit helping families with children with disabilities.
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Photos: Houston Museum’s Antiques Show and Sale Preview Party
The crowd at The Signal at the Chattanooga Choo Choo was welcomed to an exclusive preview party for the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts' 51st Antiques Show and Sale. This Gatsby-inspired evening mixed fun discussion, hors d'oeuvres, music and champagne-influenced treasure-hunting -- with a first chance at shopping the vast array of art and antiques, including glassware and textiles. Proceeds supported the museum's mission to showcase and preserve Anna Safley Houston's decorative arts collection of over 15,000 items.
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Photos: Chattanooga Heart Ball
The local community felt the love for cardiovascular health as they attended the American Heart Association's latest Chattanooga Heart Ball. Held at the Chattanoogan Hotel, the event included a gourmet dinner, a lively auction and live music from none other than the Young Hearts band. As champagne flowed and bids climbed, the event raised essential funding for lifesaving, vital research, helping to ensure that every heart in the community can beat on for longer.
