IF YOU GOWhat: Patten Performance Series.When: Sept. 23-April 1, 2014.Where: UTC Fine Arts Center at the corner of Vine and Palmetto streets.Admission: Ticket packages run from $110-140 for adults, $90-$126 for seniors; general admission tickets for shows featuring Katie Trotta on Sept. 14 and Lon Eldridge on Jan. 11 (not part of the official Patten series) are $10 apiece; tickets will go on sale Aug. 26.Information: Subscription tickets can be purchased at www.tickettracks.com or at 425-4269.
The Blind Boys of Alabama will kick off a Patten Performances series that also includes a production of Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” and a quintet that specializes in everything from Mozart to Radiohead.
The series, presented by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, kicks off Sept. 23 and concludes April 1 with a performance by vibraphonist-composer Stefon Harris. In between will be shows featuring dance, theater and music.
“I’m pretty crazy about this season,” says presenter Bob Boyer. “We had a very good season last year, and I think this might equal it.”
The Patten Performances series began in 1980 as the Dorothy Patten Fine Arts Series in honor of one of Chattanooga’s most famous performing artists. Patten appeared in more than 30 Broadway plays, numerous touring and summer stock productions and television shows. She also appeared in the movie “Botany Bay” with Alan Ladd and James Mason.