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Sweet Adelines compete Thursday

Hundreds of singers representing 16 Sweet Adeline choruses from seven states will begin arriving in Chattanooga Wednesday and Thursday for next weekend’s annual Region 23 Convention and Competition.

The weekend of a cappella music kicks off Thursday with the Rising Star Contest at 6:30 p.m. in the Marriott’s Plaza Ballroom. Admission is free.

This contest will feature quartets of women ages 25 and younger. The winning quartet will compete in the International Rising Star Contest held in Seattle in October.

Friday, March 19, at 4 p.m. Region 23 quartets will compete; choruses will take the stage Saturday, March 20, at 12:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Check the March 19 FYI Weekend for more information on these events.