ACOUSTIC GOSPEL JAM – Brainerd United Methodist Church, McFerrin Chapel, 4315 Brainerd Road. Jam session, 6-7 p.m. each Sunday. Free. 423-698-5928.
BAKEWELL OPRY – Bakewell Community Center, 114 McCallie Ferry Road. Live music, first and third Fridays, 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Concession sales start at 6 p.m. 423-332-3829.
BEST PERFORMANCE SERIES – Ellijay Elementary School auditorium, 32 McCutchen St., Ellijay, Ga. 706-635-5605, www.gilmerarts.org. Gilmer Arts Association’s Bringing Ellijay Sensational Talent series presents Americana/roots music by Mountain Faith Band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. $27.50 plus fees; discounts for Gilmer Arts members.
BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE & FISH FRY – Harrison Ruritan Club, 5709 Tyner Lane. Old-fashioned bluegrass picking served up with barbecue, fried catfish and other concessions, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 16. Free admission; donations accepted for club’s community-service projects. 423-344-7848.
BRYAN COLLEGE MUSIC -721 Bryan College Drive, Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-7500. www.bryan.edu/arts. Free “Christmas Celebration” concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in Rudd Auditorium. Featuring Bryan Chorale, Chamber Singers, Wind Ensemble, Piano Ensemble and Orchestra Ensemble. Preceded at 6 p.m. by optional gourmet dinner in Brock Hall. Dinner ticket ($20 adults, $10 ages 5-11) includes reserved center seating for concert; dinner reservations accepted through 5 p.m. today, Dec. 7. 423-775-7323, bryan.edu/christmascelebration2017.
CHARLES & MYRTLE’S COFFEEHOUSE – Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Road. Celtic music by Black Market Haggis, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. $10 suggested donation. 423-892-4960, www.christunity.org.
CHATTANOOGA SONGWRITERS NIGHT – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. House concert by Cathy Wilson, Noah Collins, Earl Brakin and host Anthony Quails, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free. Light refreshments served. 423-855-9474, ant1667.wix.com/noogasongwritersasso.
CHOO CHOO CHORUS – All Saints Academy, 310 E. Eighth St. Men’s barbershop harmony group rehearsal, 7-9:30 p.m. each Monday. All voice ranges needed; not required to read music. 423-894-8559, 423-413-8681.
CHORAL ARTS OF CHATTANOOGA – Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. www.choralartsofchattanooga.org, 423-605-6058. “Christmas With Stella,” featuring special guest soprano Stella Zambalis, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. $20 adults, $10 students, free for children 12 and younger. Tickets online or at the door.
CHRISTMAS AND ALL OF THAT JAZZ – Athens Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Annual holiday cabaret concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 8-9, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10; light hors d’oeuvres, desserts and cash bar 30 minutes before. $20; advance purchase required. athensartscouncil.org, 423-745-8781.
CHRISTMAS FEST – Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, 612 James Blvd., Signal Mountain. Concert of vocal and instrumental music featuring Sanctuary Choir, Youth Choir, Westminster Singers and Orchestra, plus carol sing-alongs, 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Free. Child care provided. 423-886-2190, www.signalpres.org.
CHRISTMAS IN HARMONY – Girls Preparatory School’s Fine Arts Auditorium, 205 Island Ave. Choo Choo Chorus and Scenic City Chorus, men’s and women’s barbershop harmony groups, present “An A Cappella Extravaganza” with Chattanooga Community Christmas Chorus, 4 p.m. Dec. 16. $20 at door, $18 in advance; free for children 12 and younger. www.choochoochorus.com, www.sceniccity chorus.com.
CLEVELAND STATE MUSIC – Cleveland State Community College, 3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. Holiday concert of classic and novelty selections, plus a patriotic tribute, by Chamber Choir and Vocal Rhapsody Ensemble, both directed by Karen Dale, associate professor of music, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center. Free. 423-614-8748.
CSO POPS – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents “Home for the Holidays,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 3 p.m. Dec. 17. $15-$85 (reduced prices for students). 423-267-8583, www.chattanoogasymphony.org.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, ccplayhouse.com. Carol of the King, 20 world-class Irish dancers and musicians in Christmas spectacular, 7:30 p.m. CST today, Dec. 7. $25 adults/seniors, $12 students/children.
DULCIMERS AND ACCOMPANIMENT – Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 1552 Mercer St. Mountain dulcimer club monthly meeting and practice, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Free. 423-821-0803.
DULCIMER DANCE – First Presbyterian Church, 101 S. Selvidge St., Dalton, Ga. Mother-daughter duo Nancy Cardwell (hammered dulcimer) and Erin Faith (flute) perform holiday and gospel music, fiddle tunes, Swedish waltzes and Irish jigs, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. $12 in advance, $15 at door (limited seating). Buy at Dalton Freight Depot Gift Shop; Southern Accessories and Accents; Clark, Davis, Easley & Pool Insurance; Bigham Music. Benefits DEO Clinic, which provides free medical services to low-income, uninsured residents of Whitfield and Murray counties. deoclinic@yahoo.com, 706-581-8025.
ENGELHEIM VINEYARDS – 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, Ga. 706-635-9463, www.engelheim.com. Live music by Timothy O’Donovan, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.
“FIRST CHRISTMAS: HOME” – Fort Oglethorpe First Baptist Church, 2645 Old LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Original drama with music about how the real meaning of Christmas always brings believers home, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, 10:45 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 10. Free. 706-866-0232, www.fbcfo.org.
FREE FIDDLE SCHOOL – Fiddlers Anonymous, 2248 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank. Instruction for newbies at 2 p.m., beginners at 2:30 p.m., intermediates at 3:30 p.m. Sundays; fiddles provided. Free potluck dinner, 4 p.m.; bluegrass jam, 4-8 p.m. 423-994-7497.
GEM THEATRE – 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-625-3132, www.calhoungemtheatre.org. The Van Lears present fifth annual Dana Patterson Memorial Christmas Concert, featuring Jule Medders, White Water Junction and Faye Bentley, with special guests Thom Bresh and James Otto, 7 p.m. Dec. 16. $15. Proceeds go to Cooper Brazell Foundation.
GOSPEL CHRISTMAS – Princess Theatre, 215 S. Cedar Ave., South Pittsburg, Tenn. Janet Paschal & Friends perform traditional Christmas favorites and songs written by Paschal, a featured singer in the Gaither Homecoming series, 7 p.m. CST Dec. 16. Also featuring Sheila Sloan, Kay Loftis and Jeff Mitchell. Free. Theater holds 325. Seating is first-come, first-served. billmccully@bbmemail.net.
GOSPEL, DAYTON, TENN. – McDonald’s, 130 Able Drive. McDonald’s Singers and featured acts, 7 p.m. each Thursday. 423-240-6027.
GOSPEL, HIXSON – Dairy Queen, 5433 Highway 153. Kindred Spirits Vocal Band and Yvonne Laing and Bobby Hixson featured, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. 423-593-7217.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Rafael’s Italian Restaurant, 5032 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Rhett and Annette, Liz Haley and Libbie Oneill featured, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11. 423-356-9260.
GOSPEL, OOLTEWAH – Wendy’s, 6009 Ooltewah- Georgetown Road, Ooltewah. Featured singers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday. 423-488-6031.
GOSPEL, RED BANK – White Oak United Methodist Church, 2232 Lyndon Ave. Dave Raby and Chris Van Alleman featured, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m. 423-504-9283, 423-267-0837.
JERICHO BRASS BAND – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave. http://jerichobrassband.org.British-style brass band continues 20th season with Advent concert, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Free.
LIVE MUSIC IS BETTER SERIES – Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E. First St., Blue Ridge, Ga.Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. $20 adult, $18 senior, $11 student.706-632-9223, www.blueridgecommunity theater.com.
METROPOLITAN BELLS – Various venues. First of four holiday concerts by advanced community handbell ensemble. All start at 7:30 p.m. Free admission; donations accepted.
» Today, Dec. 7: Fairview Baptist Church, 261 County Road 439, Athens, Tenn.
» Tuesday, Dec. 12: Brainerd Baptist Church, 300 Brookfield Ave.
MID-SOUTH SYMPHONIC BAND – Ringgold High School, 29 Tiger Trail, Ringgold, Ga. Christmas concert by the 75-member ensemble, directed by Jim Souders, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Free. www.midsouthsymphonicband.org.
MOUNTAIN OPRY – Walden’s Ridge Civic Center, 2501 Fairmount Pike, Signal Mountain. Bluegrass and mountain music, 8-11 p.m. each Friday. Free. 423-886-3252.
MUSIC AT THE WINERY – Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. Live music by Tommy Joe Conner, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and David Hyde, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Concerts are free. $10 wine tasting includes five tastings and logo wine glass. 706-698-9463, www.cartecayvineyards.com.
RED BANK BLUEGRASS JAM – Grace Nazarene Church, 6310 Dayton Blvd. Jam session for all levels of bluegrass and country musicians, 6:30-9 p.m. each Thursday. Play or listen. 423-877-9948.
THE RINGGOLD OPRY – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Bluegrass and old-time country music, clogging and dancing, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Free. 706-935-2251.
ROUECHE CHORALE AND ORCHESTRA – Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road. Vocalists and musicians present Chattanooga Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols, 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15. Free. 423-855-2981, therouechechorale.org.
SALE CREEK OPRY – Sale Creek Lions Club, 15222 Coppinger Road. Old-time country and gospel music, 6:30 p.m. each Saturday. $5 couples, $3 singles; free for kids 12 and younger. floydbledsoe@ymail.com.
SCENIC CITY CHORUS – Spring Creek Road Baptist Church, 1312 Spring Creek Road. Women’s four-part harmony sessions for all talent levels, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays. Singers needed; visitors welcome. 423-902-3298, www.sceniccitychorus.com.
SENIORS DANCE – Teamsters Union Hall, 4431 Bonny Oaks Drive. Band plays line dance, slow country and ’50s rock music, 7-10 p.m. each Saturday. $5 donation. 423-867-7185.
SONGBIRDS GUITAR MUSEUM – 35 Station St. www.songbirdsguitars.com.
» Tuesday, Dec. 12: An Evening With Doyle Dykes, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. $20.
» Thursday, Dec. 14: Acoustic Song Swap with Shooter Jennings and Jason Boland, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. $40.
SAU MUSIC DEPARTMENT – Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. 423-236-2880. School of Music Christmas program, featuring Symphony Orchestra, Brass Ensemble and choral ensembles, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists. Free.
STRING THEORY – Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. 423-414-2525, www.stringtheorymusic.org. Violinist Philip Setzer of the Emerson Quartet, cellist Edward Arron and pianist Gloria Chien perform Tchaikovsky’s piano trio “In Memory of a Great Artist,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. Preceded at 6 p.m. by Musical Dialogues, conversations with the musicians from the stage. $35 Hunter members, $45 nonmembers, $10 students with ID, $25 groups of 20+.
TIM HINCK PRODUCTIONS – McCallie School chapel, 500 Dodds Ave. Local musician/composer performs Rachmaninoff’s “Corelli Variations” with multimedia design by 14 students in McCallie School’s Integrated Music, Art and Technology program, 8 p.m. today, Dec. 7. $10-$20. Very limited seating; advance purchase recommended. www.eventbrite.com.
TIVOLI THEATRE CONCERT TOURS – 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
» Monday, Dec. 11: Needtobreathe on acoustic All the Feels Tour, 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. Sold out.
» Monday, Dec. 18: Jennifer Nettles, 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $54.50, $79.50 and $99.50.
WALKER THEATRE CONCERT TOURS – Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
» Tuesday, Dec. 12: Steve Earle & The Dukes, with special guests The Mastersons, 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. $35 and $50 plus fees.
» Friday, Dec. 15: Christmas Stories and Songs With John Berry, 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. $25, $35 and $55 general admission; $45, $55 and $75 VIP.
» Saturday, Dec. 16: Puddles Pity Party, featuring the “Sad Clown With the Golden Voice,” 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. $29.50 and $39.50.
WINTER CONCERT – Girls Preparatory School’s Frierson Theatre, 205 Island Ave. Choral Program presents pop covers and holiday favorites by GPS Singers, Middle School Girls Choir and GPS McCallie Coordinate Choir, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. Free. 423-634-7652, phammonds@gps.edu.