Here's what's happening in the Chattanooga area this week.
GOOD TO KNOW
Blood Assurance has announced a new initiative with the Tennessee Titans that will benefit area high schools that have hosted blood drives over the past year. A portion of ticket sales from select NFL games at Nissan Stadium in Nashville will benefit Blood Assurance's Heroes Grant Program, providing funds for school administrators to invest in curriculum. The Titans games included in the fundraiser are versus the Denver Broncos on Nov. 13, versus the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 27, versus the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 11 and versus the Houston Texans on Dec. 24. Blood Assurance will receive $10 from each ticket sale, but only if ticket buyers use the code BLOOD at this website: tinyurl.com/bloodassurancetitans. As an added token of appreciation, each ticket available through the website is up to $25 off standard pricing.
ARTS
AREA 61 GALLERY -- 721 Broad St. "Old Images/New Formats" by Joe Helseth, through Nov. 2. area61gallery.com
ATHENS ARTS CENTER -- 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. "Reminiscence" by Ethel Stone Carroll, through Oct. 24. athensartscouncil.org
AVA GALLERY -- 30 Frazier Ave. Solo member show, "Ambispection," by Donald Keefe and "Splash Youth Arts Workshop," through Nov. 18. 423-265-4282
CLEARSTORY ARTS -- 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. "Art To Die For," through Nov. 5. clearstoryarts.com
COLONNADE -- 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Sixty paintings by Civic Arts League artists, through Dec. 16. civicartsleague.com
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD -- The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. franklincoarts.org
-- Through Oct. 30: "Scripts" by Austin Reavis.
-- Through Nov. 27: "Marvelous and Magical Masks" community show. Reception, 5-7 p.m. CDT Oct. 21.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL -- 71 Eastgate Loop. Summer show by Photographic Society of Chattanooga, through Oct. 21 (extended one week). chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART -- 10 Bluff View. Virtual Art Wise, a conversation about "Memories & Inspiration" with collector Kerry Davis and artist Amalia Amaki, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 20. Register for link. huntermuseum.org
IN-TOWN GALLERY -- 26A Frazier Ave. "The Shape of Things" by metal sculptor Denice Bizot, through Oct. 31. intowngallery.com
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS -- 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Family Fun Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22. museumcenter.org
NORTHSIDE GALLERY -- Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Works by 12 artists of Mountain Arts Guild of Signal Mountain, through Dec. 19. Receptions, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 4, Dec. 2. 423-266-1766
RIVER GALLERY -- 400 E. Second St. Works by Julia Girardini and Ken Girardini, through Oct. 31. river-gallery.com
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY -- 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. "A Celebration of Life" by Myung Joo Oh Shin, through Nov. 21 in John C. Williams Gallery in Brock Hall. 423-236-2732
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM -- 1 Broad St. "Washed Ashore," works created with recovered plastic debris, through Oct. 30. tnaqua.org
TOWNSEND ATELIER -- 301 E. 11th St. "Nocturnes Throughout Art History," online lecture by Mia Bergeron about paintings that depict low-light scenes, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 19. $25. Register for Zoom link to watch live (or a recording later). townsendatelier.com
DANCE
DARE TO DANCE -- Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. "Dancing With the Stars"-style competition with local celebrities paired with professional dancers to raise money for the Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Sold out except for $100 virtual ticket. kidneyfoundation.com
DRIVE-IN DANCES -- Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. (pull in at vacant lot at 14th Street and Dodds Avenue). Multimedia collaborative dance project, 8 p.m. Oct. 22. Donations welcome. barkinglegs.org
FALL FESTIVALS
(READ MORE: Your 2022 Chattanooga-area fall festival guide)
APPALACHIAN BREW, QUE & STEW FESTIVAL -- Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, Ga. Unlimited tastings of beers from 60-plus regional craft breweries, arts and crafts, food, music on two stages, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22. $35 in advance online, $40 at gate. Separate $47 ticket required for concert by 38 Special with special guest Tommy Townsend. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
BALL TIL YOU FALL FESTIVAL -- 5410 School Drive, Hixson. Hixson Youth Athletic Association inclues inflatables, face painting, petting zoo, costume contest, hay rides, pumpkin decorating, trunk or treat, music, corn hole, market and food vendors, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 22. Free admission. facebook.com/hyaawildcats
BREWTOBERFEST -- Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Hiking, biking, beer, ax throwing, music and games, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 22. $35-$65. Proceeds support trust's trailwork and conservation efforts. lulalake.org
CHATTANOOGA MARKET'S SCENIC CITY WINGS -- First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Competition to determine Chattanooga's best wings to benefit Chattanooga Area Food Bank, plus arts, crafts and produce vendors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23. Free admission; nominal fee to sample and vote. chattanoogamarket.com
CHIAHA HARVEST FAIR -- Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, 1400 M.L. King Jr. Blvd., Rome, Ga. Juried arts and crafts show, demonstrations, musicians, food vendors, children's crafts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22-23, rain or shine. $5 adults, $4 students/seniors, $1 children 11 and under (free with online coupon). chiaha.org
CLEVELAND APPLE FESTIVAL -- Bradley County Courthouse Square, 155 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Arts and crafts, specialty vendors, apple dessert contest, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 16 (final day). $7 adults, $5 seniors/children 3-12; family pass (two adults, up to four children) $25 (cash only). clevelandapplefestival.org
COLLEGEDALE APPLE FESTIVAL -- Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. More than 150 craft and food vendors, entertainment, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23. Free admission and parking. 423-650-1388
COLORFEST -- Moon Lake Village (new location), 5866 E. River Road, Mentone, Ala. Arts, crafts and food vendors, local musicians, children's area, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CDT Oct. 16 (final day). Parking at Mentone Arts Center field on Highway 117; $5 donation requested. mapamentone.com/colorfest2022.html
DANCING GOATS FOLK FEST -- Hefner River Park, 1557 S. Main St., Ellijay, Ga. Juried folk art show, crafts, mountain music, storytelling, traditional foods, goat beauty pageants, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 23. dancinggoatsfolkfest.com
EAST RIDGE FALL FESTIVAL -- Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Inaugural event includes craft vendors, inflatables, games, food trucks, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 22. Free. facebook.com/EastRidgeTN
FALL COLORS SPOOKTACULAR -- Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn. Leaf peeping, boat rides, campsite decorating competitions and hayrides, all day Oct. 22, plus campground trick-or-treating, 5-9 p.m. CDT. tnstateparks.com
FALL FAMILY FUN FEST -- Miller Park, 910 Market St. First Things First event includes live music by Peace, Love & Happiness, food trucks, s'mores, pumpkin painting, face painting, fall photo booth, family games, inflatable soccer stadium, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22. Free. facebook.com/events
FALL FESTIVAL -- Mayfield Farm Park, 257 Highway 307, Athens, Tenn. Three corn mazes, pumpkin patch, zip lines, pig races; new this year, obstacle course and rope mountain, through Oct. 30 (schedule varies). Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, 1-7 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays. $17 online, $20 at gate all visitors ages 3 and up; individual and family season passes available. mayfieldfarmpark.com
FALL FUN -- Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. (Pavilion 6 near the start of the disc golf course). Friends of Cloudland Canyon present tractor-pulled hay rides running continuously noon-4 p.m. Saturdays in October; family activities including corn hole and temporary tattoos, noon-5 p.m., food available noon-3 p.m. Free; $5 parking (free with Georgia State Park pass). friendsofcloudlandcanyon.org
FREDONIA MOUNTAIN CRAFT FAIR -- Fredonia Community Center, next to the Fire Hall, 5216 Fredonia Road, Dunlap, Tenn. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CDT Oct. 21-22.
FESTIFALL -- Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave., Huntsville, Ala. Celebration of the changing of the seasons includes Scarecrow Trail, pumpkin displays, late-season florals and photo-op with 1949 Ford tractor and flatbed wagon, through Oct. 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday (all times Central). $12-$15. hsvbg.org
FUN ON THE FARM -- Guthrie Farms, 490 County Road 67, Riceville, Tenn. Corn maze, hay rides to pumpkin patch, animal petting barn, bounce pad, games, through Oct. 30. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sundays. $15 ages 2 and up. guthriepumpkinfarm.com
GATLINBURG CRAFTSMEN'S FAIR -- Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail, traffic light No. 8 on Gatlinburg Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Oct. 30. Exhibit and demonstrations by 200-plus crafters, music at noon and 3 p.m. daily. $10 adults (cash only, unlimited returns). craftsmenfair.com
GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL -- Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 S. Main St., Ellijay, Ga. More than 300 arts and crafts vendors, demonstrations, parade, antique car show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16 (final day). $10 ages 13 and older; civic and school groups handle parking with requested donation. georgiaapplefestival.org
GRANDADDY'S FARM -- 454 Highland Ridge Road, Estill Springs, Tenn. Pumpkin patch, hay rides, pig races, animal corral, fall market, through Oct. 29. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Activity area $16 ages 3 and up Tuesday-Friday, $18 Saturday; season passes available. grandaddysfarm.com
HARVEST CELEBRATION ON THE MOUNTAIN -- Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Cemetery Road, Soddy-Daisy. Corn maze with "Tennessee Road Trip" design, hay rides, pumpkin patch, fall flowers, through Oct. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $10 ages 4 and up. Facebook.com/flattopfarmTN
HARVEST FESTIVAL AND GREAT PUMPKIN LUMINIGHTS -- Dollywood, 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Artistic sculptures, elaborate fall scenes, artisans, seasonal food, through Oct. 29. New this year: Hoot Owl Hollow. $89 ages 10-61, discounts for younger and older guests. dollywood.com
KETNER'S MILL COUNTRY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR -- 658 Ketner Mill Lane, Whitwell, Tenn. Arts and crafts displays and demonstrations, Southern foods, live music, family activities, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EDT Oct. 16 (final day). $7 (cash only) ages 13 and older. ketnersmill.org
OKTOBERFEST -- Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss St., Helen, Ga. Multiple weeks of traditional music, dancing, food and beer, daily through Oct. 30; doors open at 6 p.m. during the week, 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $8 during the week, $10 Saturdays, free on Sundays; half price for children 6-12; free for active and retired military. helenchamber.com
RIDGEDALE FALL FESTIVAL -- 1319 Dodds Ave. Inaugural event includes art and food vendors, music, games, sand mandala creation, noon-6 p.m. Oct. 22; parade at 6 p.m.; Drive-In Dance at 8 p.m. barkinglegs.org
RIVER CLAY FINE ARTS FESTIVAL -- City Hall, 402 Lee St. NE, Decatur, Ala. Juried fine arts, demonstrations, musical performances, children's activities, chalk art, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23 (all times Central). $5 weekend pass ages 13 and up. riverclay.org
ROCKTOBERFEST -- Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. German music, food, specialty beer, Birds of Prey shows, costumed characters, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. $18-$28. Reserved timed-entry tickets required. seerockcity.com
ROTARY CLUB CRAFT FAIR -- Patriot Park, 186 Old Mill Ave., Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Handmade arts and crafts show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Oct. 29. Free admission and parking; freewill donations distributed to local charities. pigeonforge.com
SCARECROWS IN THE GARDEN -- Atlanta Botanical Garden, 345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. See scarecrows created by artists, crafters, youth groups and businesses, through Oct. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (last entry at 8 p.m., closed Mondays except for Columbus Day). With Fest-of-Ale beer festivals 5-8 p.m. nightly; Goblins in the Garden for children, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23; Great Pumpkin Carving Contest, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 27. $25 adults, $22 (ages 3-12) weekdays; $3 more on weekends; timed tickets required, nonmembers must buy tickets online in advance. atlantabg.org
TENNESSEE MEDIEVAL FAIRE -- 550 Fiske Road, Harriman, Tenn. King Arthur-style experience set in AD 500 with jousting, human combat chess, medieval games, comedy shows, original crafts, food, Celtic music and other entertainment, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 16 (final day). $20 ages 13 and up, $10 children 5-12. tmfaire.com
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS -- Mountain Cove Farms, 994 Dougherty Gap Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Upscale, vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market with original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, foods, seasonable plantings, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Oct. 21-22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23. $5-$10. vintagemarketdays.com
HAUNTS
6 FEARS HELL'S BAR DAM -- Hales Bar Marina & Resort, 1265 Hales Bar Road, Guild, Tenn. Opens at 8 p.m. EDT through Nov. 5 (Fridays and Saturdays, plus Oct. 30-31). Tickets start at $28 online, $35 at the door. 6fearsdam.com
BOO IN THE ZOO -- Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Family celebration with merry (not scary) decorations, trick-or-treat stations, scavenger hunt, costume contests, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 21-22, 28-29. $10 members, $15 nonmembers (free for children 2 and younger but ticket required). Tickets must be reserved online. chattzoo.org
DREAD HOLLOW -- 321 Browns Ferry Road. Ruby Falls' haunted attraction and escape rooms, through Oct. 31 (Thursdays-Sundays). $22. Prices vary for special events, including Date Night, Oct. 20. dreadhollow.com
THE HAUNTED BARN -- 5017 McDonald Road, McDonald, Tenn. Open 7 p.m.-midnight through Oct. 29 (Fridays and Saturdays). $23. thehauntedbarnchattanooga.com
THE HAUNTED HILLTOP -- 8235 Highway 58. Haunted house and hayride, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. (or later) through Oct. 29 (Fridays and Saturdays). $20 for one attraction, $25 for both. thehauntedhilltop.com
LAKE WINNEPESPOOKAH -- Lake Winnepesaukah, 1730 Lakeview Drive, Rossville. Rides, fear grounds, costumed characters, parades every hour, 6-11 p.m. through Oct. 29 (Fridays and Saturdays). $21-$30. lakewinnie.com
RINGGOLD'S HAUNTED DEPOT -- Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Open 7-11 p.m. Oct 21-22, 28-29. $15 Haunted Depot, $7 ghost tour, $5 hayride, $23 all. facebook.com/hauntedringgold
ULTIMATE ZOMBIE HUNT -- Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland, Tenn. (next to Kinder Music and National Guard office). Shoot live zombies with GellyBall blasters in a labyrinth of rooms while searching for clues to solve a mystery, Oct. 16, 20-23, 27-31. Hours: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Sunday, 5 p.m.-midnight Halloween (must reserve a time). $20. UltimateZombieHunt.com
(READ MORE: Fright Nights ahead as haunted houses rise up around Chattanooga area)
MUSIC
BARKING LEGS THEATER -- 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
-- Oct. 19: Jazz in the Lounge with the Clare Donohue Trio, 7 p.m. $5.
-- Oct. 20: Daniel Nunnelee performs, 7 p.m. $15.
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM -- Five Wits Brewing Co., 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com
-- Oct. 21: Opposite Box, 9 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 day of.
-- Oct. 22: Boy Named Banjo, with Iron Fez, 7 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 day of.
THE CAVERNS -- 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Ticket upgrades available with cave tours and accommodations. thecaverns.com
-- Oct. 20: Advance party for Summoning of the Eclipse Festival, with six acts, 8 p.m. CDT. $50.
-- Oct 21-22: Svdden Death presents Summoning of the Eclipse Festival, with 58 acts, 5 p.m. CDT. Sold out, but wait list available.
CHATTANOOGA MUSIC CLUB -- First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road. Opera Tennessee performs, 3 p.m. Oct. 16. Free admission. chattanoogamusicclub.org
CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA -- chattanoogasymphony.org
-- Oct. 17: Fall concert by CSO Youth Orchestra's Prelude and Etude orchestras, 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Chattanooga, 401 Gateway Ave. Free.
-- Oct. 20: CSO Masterworks concert, "Enigma Variations," featuring violinist Alexander Sitkovtsky, 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. $15-$90.
GEM THEATRE -- 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Elton Live: The Elton John Experience, featuring band led by performer Steven Dodd, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. $34-$39. calhoungemtheatre.org
JERICHO BRASS -- First Presbyterian Church, 554 McCallie Ave. Local British-style brass ensemble presents fall concert, "The Glory of Brass," 4 p.m. Oct. 16. Free admission and parking. jerichobrassband.org
LEE UNIVERSITY -- Squires Recital Hall, Humanities Center, 1250 Parker St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Guest recital by award-winning pianist Yi-Yang Chen, 2 p.m. Oct. 22. Free and nonticketed. Livestream: leeu.live
MUSIC AT THE MANSION -- Gordon Lee Mansion, 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Features "Music and Mayhem" dueling piano artists Donnie & Robbie and bluegrass by Slide Bayou, 5 p.m. Oct. 22. Free admission. Cash bar (plus $5 drink pass). facebook.com/cityofchickamauga
NOONTUNES -- Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Fall concert series features 3's Company, noon Oct. 20. Free admission. Streams live on Facebook; recording airs at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 on WUTC-FM 88.1. rivercitycompany.com
THE SIGNAL -- 1810 Chestnut St. thesignaltn.com
-- Oct. 20: Warren Zeiders, with Ben Burgess, 8 p.m. $22-$45.
-- Oct. 21: Be Our Guest: The Disney DJ Night, 9 p.m. $18-$40.
-- Oct. 22: Larry Fleet on the One for the Road tour, 8 p.m. Sold out.
-- Oct. 23: Liquid Stranger's Dimensions tour, with Tripp St., Ravenscoon, Tape B, 8 p.m. $25-$50.
SINGER SONGWRITER SERIES -- McLemore, 32 Clubhouse Lane, Rising Fawn, Ga. Monthly series concludes with Griffin House, 6 p.m. Oct. 20. $55. themclemore.com
SONGBIRDS -- 35 Station St. songbirdsfoundation.org
-- Oct. 20: Seth Walker, 8:30 p.m. $15 in advance, $18 day of show.
-- Oct. 21: Brennen Leigh, 7 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 day of show.
-- Oct. 22: Allgood Music Company, 7 p.m. $30.
OUT & ABOUT
ANNIVERSAPARTY -- Chambliss Center for Children, 315 Gillespie Road. Free family activities including inflatables, pumpkin painting, food trucks, Big Wheel challenges, petting zoo, building tours and Storyland Trail to celebrate 150th anniversary, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22. chamblisscenter.org/anniversaparty
CHATTANOOGA MARKET -- First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Weekly market of local produce, arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. chattanoogamarket.com
-- Oct. 16: Sunday Funday, with music by Tropic Sol.
-- Oct. 23: Scenic City Wings.
CHATTANOOGA MOTORCAR FESTIVAL -- Various venues in downtown Chattanooga (with shuttle service). Final day includes Concours d'Elegance cars on display, Ferrari gathering, Torque Show, panel discussion, exhibitor booths, art show, family activities, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 16. $79 one-day admission; free for children 12 and younger. chattanoogamotorcar.com
THE COMEDY CATCH -- 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
-- Oct. 19: Lookout Comedy Festival open mic, 7:30 p.m. $15.
-- Oct. 21-22: Dylan Vattelana, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $17-$19.
FIRE UP THE FIELDS -- Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St. Includes 3D light show, music and dance performances, entertainment by the Chattanooga Fire Cabaret and Burning Man-style sculpture burn by artist Andrew Nigh, 5-9:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Free (bring your own seating); $90 VIP (includes seating, two drinks, preferred parking). facebook.com/sculpturefields
MAINSTREET CRUISE-IN -- Bradley County Courthouse square, 155 N. Ocoee St. Monthly gathering of classic cars, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 22 (last of the season). Free. mainstreetcleveland.com
MOCCASIN BEND LECTURE SERIES -- Imax Theater, 201 Chestnut St., or via Zoom link (registration required for either). Anita Finger-Smith, president and CEO of Cherokee Genealogical Services, speaks on "The Ethnogenesis of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians," 7 p.m. Oct. 17. nppcha.org
THE NIGHT OF FIGHTS -- Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, Ga. Professional boxing by KSouth Promotions, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 22. $25-$75. 706-682-3620
PANEL DISCUSSION -- UTC's Guerry Center Reading Room (near the southeast corner of Chamberlain Field; park in Lot 12/Lupton Hall garage). Department of History presents discussion on how wheat shifted world power, 7 p.m. Oct. 21. Panelists include University of Georgia historian Scott Reynolds Nelson, author of "Oceans of Grain: How American Wheat Remade the World," and Mike McLain, regional manager of King Arthur Baking Co. blog.utc.edu/news
PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTS -- Online silent auction of autographed Chattanooga Lookouts jerseys to raise funds for the nonprofit's deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing services, through Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. Special-edition design features the team name finger-spelled in American Sign Language. Included are jerseys worn by Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Ivan Johnson and a surprise player. partnershipfca.com/163/lookoutsauction
PHOTOGRAPHY OPEN HOUSE -- St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Photographic Society of Chattanooga's annual open house with special guest Matt Harbison speaking on "Some Assembly Required: Astronomical Photography -- A Beginner's Guide, 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Social hour at 6 p.m. Includes special demonstrations, refreshments, gift bags, raffle, door prizes. chattanoogaphoto.org
RABBIT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET -- 96 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Oktoberfest, season finale with change in hours, 4-9 p.m. Oct. 22. rabbitvalleyfarmersmarket.com
REPTICON -- Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Exotic animal expo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23. $6-$12 either day ($10 adults after 1 p.m. Saturday); $15 both days; free for ages 4 and younger. Must purchase online. repticon.com
SHOOT FOR THE MOON -- Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America selling Chattanooga Bakery's MoonPies as fundraiser. Booths set up various weekends at Food City, Elder's Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply and Sportsman's Warehouse. Option to purchase a case to be sent to military personnel overseas. cherokeeareabsa.com
(READ MORE: Chattanooga-area Boy Scouts trade popcorn for MoonPies in fall fundraiser)
THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE -- 907 Gaston St., Dalton, Ga. "Arsenic and Old Lace," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22, 2 p.m. Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-29. $12-$16. actdalton.org
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS -- Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga Ave., LaFayette, Ga. "Murder on the Orient Express," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22, 3 p.m. Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29, 3 p.m. Oct. 30. BAPshows.com
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE -- 400 River St. theatrecentre.com
-- Oct. 16: Final performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music," 2:30 p.m. $20-$30.
-- Oct. 18: CTC Book Club discusses Keith Burridge's "Ona," 7 p.m. PDF of script on club's Facebook page (must request access).
COLONNADE -- 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. The Colonnade Players present "Clue: The Musical," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 (with American Sign Language interpretation), 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30. catoosacolonnade.com
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE -- 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story," through Oct. 27 (show times vary). $24-$26. ccplayhouse.com
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE -- 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. "Misery," 7 p.m. Oct. 21-22, 2 p.m. Oct. 23. $10-$15. daltonlittletheatre.com
SCENIC CITY SHAKESPEARE -- Facebook.com/ScenicCityShakes
-- Oct. 20: Discussion of "The Taming of the Shrew," 7 p.m. at Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. Free. Zoom link available.
-- Oct. 28-29: Production of "Hamlet," 7:30 p.m. at Greenway Farms, 5051 Gann Store Road. Bring your own seating. Free admission. Reservations recommended.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE -- 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. "Dead Men Don't Need Dress Rehearsals," interactive murder mystery, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, 2 p.m. Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 (with costume contest), 2 p.m. Oct. 30 (dessert theater). $12-$19. tennesseevalleytheatre.com
TRUNK OR TREAT
HITACHI ASTEMO -- 216 Thacker Drive, Rock Spring, Ga. Popcorn, candy, toys and other treats at third annual event, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 22. (Rain date, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29.) facebook.com/events
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Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.