Here's what the Chattanooga area has to offer this week.
Cosmic fun
Various parts of Tennessee will experience 85% to 95% totality during Monday's solar eclipse, which means you'll need protective eyewear to view it safely. On Sunday, The Fresh Market will offer members of its Ultimate Loyalty Experience a free pair of solar eclipse glasses with a purchase of $50 or more.
Other ways to celebrate the eclipse:
› Burger King has a buy-one, get-one free deal on Whoppers for Royal Perks members who text ECLIPSE to 251251 during the eclipse (sign up at bk.com/royalperks).
› Chattanooga Bakery has shipped special-edition MoonPies to stores in "blackout boxes" containing six or 12 of the marshmallow-filled graham cookies. Also look for the total eclipse survival kit with four mini-MoonPies and two pairs of eclipse glasses.
› Chuy's has food and drink specials through Monday for its Tex-Mex Totality Celebration. They include a new Eclipse 'Rita for $8, $5 Chips 'N' Dips all day and a $15 Dark Side of the Spoon parody shirt.
› Krispy Kreme has teamed with Oreo to sell a doughnut-cookie creation through Monday.
› Pizza Hut plans a Total Eclipse of the Hut, offering large pizzas for $12.
› Smoothie King is featuring a new Eclipse Berry Blitz smoothie.
› Sonic is selling a Blackout Slush Float.
› SunChips is offering Solar Eclipse Chips, but only during the 4 minutes and 27 seconds of totality. Beginning at 2:33 p.m. ET, fans can visit SunChipsSolarEclipse.com for a chance to win the limited-time flavor, a blend of pineapple habanero and black bean spicy gouda.
CALENDAR
ARTS
THE ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. athensartscouncil.org
› Through April 8: "Synthesize: Shape, Surface and Saturation," works by Jan Burleson (oils), Carl Gombert (mixed media), Carrie Pendergrass (prints) and Kelly Spell (quilts).
› Through May 31: "Ambispection: The Art of Donald Keefe." Opening reception, 5:30 p.m. May 10.
› April 10-June 7: "The Hardin Valley Project," photos by Emily Greenquist, and "Exposure," group photography show. Opening reception, 5:30 p.m. April 19.
AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts presents "Nature's Generosity: Wilderness Photography Foundation, through April 17 in Main and Landis galleries. avarts.org
CLEARSTORY ARTS — 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. "Green: A Spring Showcase," through April 27. clearstoryarts.com
CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — 3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. High school art exhibition, through April 7. Email: bcoffin@ clevelandstatecc.edu
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. creativeartsguild.org
› April 12-26: Still-life photographs by George Spence in Gallery One11.
› April 12-May 31: "ATL Imported: A Showcase of Atlanta Art," in Gallery Five20. Opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m. April 12.
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. "The Root of It All" community show, through June 2. Reception, 5-7 p.m. CDT April 19. franklincoarts.org
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga spring show, through May 3. chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org
› April 11: Create & Sip: Zoetropes, make-and-take inspired by "Networked Nature" exhibit (a zoetrope is a cylinder with a sequence of images that rotates to create the illusion of motion), 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $20-$25 (includes all materials and one glass of wine). Registration required.
› April 14: Sunday Studio, with drop-in family art experiences, 2-4 p.m. Regular admission ($20 nonmember adults).
ICA @ UTC — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Fine Arts Center, 752 Roland Carter St. Institute of Contemporary Art presents "Sarcophagi" by Adam Parker Smith, through May 17. icachatt.org
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. "Folksy Fish," ceramic sculptures by McCallie School eighth-grade art students, through April 27. intowngallery.com
JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER — 5461 North Terrace. "Mishpachah-Family" exhibit by 44 artists from Israel, the U.S. and Canada, including 12 from Chattanooga. 423-493-0270
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Russell Whiting (sculpture) and Stephen Golder (photography), through April 30. river-gallery.com
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — 4881 Taylor Circle. School of Visual Art and Design presents "Insignificance" by senior fine-art major Sydney Bischoff in John C. Williams Art Gallery in Brock Hall. southern.edu/artgallery
STOVEWORKS GALLERY — 1250 E. 13th St. stoveworks.org
› April 11: Artist Talks, 10-minute presentations by April's seven residents, 5:30-7 p.m.
› April 11: Thirty-minute rehearsals of "Klee-tomania," mixed sound recordings and video projections of historical footage by Matt Greenwell and Ron Buffington that is set to premiere April 20 at Black Mountain College's "{Re}Happening," 8-10 p.m.
› April 13: Odd Market X Punk & Drag, with art, music, drag shows and oddities vendors, noon-7 -p.m.
› Through April 27: "Fire & Rust" by Jerry Allen.
› Through June 22: "Hand to Mouth," group exhibition.
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM — 1 Broad St. Two dozen images of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore's Photo Ark, including species photographed on-site, through December. Included with regular admission: $30-$40. tnaqua.org/tickets
COMEDY
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. Ben Miller's Volcano, a science stand-up comedy show, 6 p.m. April 14. $10-$15. barkinglegs.org
THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
› April 11: Next Level Comedy Showcase, 7 p.m. $12.
› April 12-13: Colum Tyrrell, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $20-$25.
WANDERLINGER BREWING CO. — 1208 King St. Rhyme N Chatt presents Poetry & Punchlines, 7 p.m. April 12. Free; donations welcome. rhymenchatt.com
DANCE
CHATTANOOGA BALLET — UTC's Fine Art Center, 752 Roland Carter St. "Sleeping Beauty" and new work by Dwight Rhoden, 3 p.m. April 7 (final show). $20-$40. chaballet.org
MEXICAN FOLK DANCE — Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Highway 27, Rock Spring, Ga. Ensamble DeMexico Folk Dancers and Flora la Gigantona (The Giant Puppet), 2 p.m. April 13. $10 ($5 in advance at Walker County African American Museum and Memorial Park, 309 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga.) Email: wcaahaa@yahoo.com
FILM
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
› April 8: Southern Dialogues: 10th Anniversary Retrospective, featuring "Bends," director Rob Winslow's look at the making and remaking of Chattanooga (fourth of four), 6:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation.
› April 8: Monday Movie Night, 8 p.m. $10.
MUSIC
ABBA'S HOUSE — 5208 Hixson Pike. The Freedom Experience concert with RaShonda Bentley, 7 p.m. April 13. $10. abbashouse.com
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
› April 9: Happenstance, jam session for mainly acoustic strings, horns and percussion, 7- 9 p.m. $5 cover.
› April 10: Wednesday Jazz with Prakash Wright Trio, 7:30 p.m. $10.
› April 12: An Evening With John Cowan and Luke Bulla, 7:30 p.m. $30.
› April 13: EG Kight Trio, 7:30 p.m. $20.
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com
› April 7: Ayla Nereo, with Biko Casini & the New Quintet, 6:30 p.m. $35-$40.
› April 9: Pickleball Project presents Et Cetera, 6 p.m. Free.
› April 10: John Moreland, with Justin Boss, 8 p,m. $25-$28 (VIP available).
› April 11: Out of the Void Part 2, featuring Minnesota, with Abelation, 9 p.m. $25-$30.
› April 12: Lenox Hills, with Massey Lane, 9 p.m. $12-$15.
› April 13: Cosmic Charlie performs "Europe 72," 9 p.m. $15-$20.
BIG 9 MUSIC FESTIVAL — Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Local musical acts, art vendors and food on the lawn, 3-10:30 p.m. April 13, 1:45-6:30 p.m. April 14. Blues, jazz and world music Saturday, gospel music Sunday. Free admission. bessiesmithcc.org/festival
THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. All times Central. Ticket add-ons available. thecaverns.com
› April 7: Del McCoury Band, with The Foreign Landers, 4 p.m. $59.
› April 12: Loud Luxury, 7 p.m. $75.
› April 13: Adam Ant, with special guests The English Beat, 8 p.m. $69.
› April 14: Morgan Wade, with Madeline Edwards, 6 p.m. $49.
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CHATTANOOGA ART SONG SERIES — Pilgrim Congregational Church, 400 Glenwood Drive. Second installment features soprano Janelle Wagoner and pianist Ethan McGrath performing works by American composers, 7 p.m. April 9. Champagne reception to follow. $20 suggested donation. ethanmcgrath.com/artsong
CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA — Founders Hall at Collegedale Commons, 4954 Swinyar Drive. Free concert, 6 p.m. April 19. Free. Email: lmoutside@tvn.net
CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA — Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Masterworks concert, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, 7:30 p.m. April 11. $10-$90. chattanoogasymphony.org
GEM THEATRE — 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Jump! America's Van Halen Experience, 7:30 p.m. April 13. $40-$45. calhoungemtheatre.org
JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER — 5461 North Terrace. "Broadway Cabaret," with solo, duet and group songs from 16 musicals accompanied by pianist and Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Huseman and featuring singer Beth McClary Wolford, with wine, beer and finger foods, 5-7 p.m. April 7. $15. RSVP: jewishchattanooga.com
REFLECTION RIDING — 400 Garden Road. Campfire Concert Series kicks off with Three Star Revival, 6 p.m. April 12. $33-$39 (Hutton & Smith beer, s'mores and entertainment included; extra charge for vendor food, optional camping). reflectionriding.org
THE SIGNAL — 21 Choo Choo Ave. Gimme Gimme Disco, 9 p.m. April 12. $26-$52. thesignaltn.com
SONGBIRDS — 206 W. Main St. songbirdsfoundation.org
› April 12: Dock Party, a Songbirds fundraiser, 8 p.m. $7.
› April 13: Pink Houses: The Ultimate Mellencamp Music Experience, 7 p.m. $15-$18.
(PHOTO GALLERY: Dock Party at Chattanooga Public Library)
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — Free School of Music events. southern.edu/musicevents
› April 7: Choirs spring concert, 7:30 p.m. in Mabel Wood Hall's Ackerman Auditorium, 4881 Taylor Circle.
› April 14: "Hear Me Roar" Wind Symphony concert, 7:30 p.m. in Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4829 College Drive.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. Mt. LeConte Jug Band & Friends' Jimmy Buffett tribute, 7-9 p.m. April 13. With tailgate party and prize for best costume. $20-$22. tennesseevalleytheatre.com
TUNNEL HILL SHINDIG — Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Pigeon Forge-style variety show, with music, comedy, magic, patriotic tribute, 7:30 p.m. April 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 13, 2 p.m. April 14. $7-$20. tix.com
WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. Home Free on Crazy(er) Life Tour, 7:30 p.m. April 9. $44-$153. tivolichattanooga.com
OUT & ABOUT
CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Local artists, crafters and food artisans, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays through October. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
CLIMATE CHANGE CONVERSATION — Pilgrim Congregational Church, 400 Glenwood Drive. Devi Lockwood, author of "1,001 Voices on Climate Change," in interactive presentation on her five-year global bicycle tour recording stories of how climate change affects everyday people, 3 p.m. April 14. Book signing to follow. Free but registration encouraged. pilgrim-church.com
COLLEGEDALE FLEA MARKET & CAR SHOW — Collegedale Community Church, 9305 Four Corners Place. American Legion Post 257 sponsors event, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 14. (Rain date, April 21.) collegedalefleamarket.com
DOWNTOWN DINE AROUND — Cleveland, Tenn. MainStreet Cleveland event features food samples from 14 locally owned eateries, plus music, neighboring shops open and art show in Back Alley Gallery, 5-8 p.m. April 11. $30. Tickets at Bank of Cleveland's main office, 75 Bobby Taylor Ave.; Catch Bar & Grill, 233 E. Inman St.; and Cafe Roma, 220 N. Ocoee St. msctn.org
FREE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS — The Samaritan Center, 9231 Lee Highway, Ooltewah. Check of fluids, belts, hoses and other maintenance items by students and employees of Southern Adventist University's automotive program, 1-4 p.m. April 14. No repairs. Donations welcome. 423-236-2863
GORDON-LEE MANSION TOURS — 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Friends organization opens mansion for visitors on the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Chickamauga Turn excursions, noon-2 p.m. April 13, May 4, 11, 18-19, 25. $1-$5. Email: friendsglm@comcast.net
GYM-MASTERS — Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. Home show by campus acrobatics team with theme "A Night at the Movies," 2:30 p.m. April 7 (final show). $5. 423-236-2953
HIKE-A-THON — Monthlong virtual event by TennGreen Land Conservancy in which participants compete and raise funds as individuals or teams by hiking, biking, paddling, trail running, climbing, mountain biking or photography to protect Tennessee lands and waters, through April 30. Free registration. hikeathon.com
LET'S TALK TREES — Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road. Walk to explore trees with Scenic City Arborists, 10 a.m. April 13. $5-$10. chattanoogaaudubon.org
LOOK TO THE SKIES — Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-697-4400
› April 8: Eclipse watch party, with viewers, experts, music, noon-5 p.m.
› April 9: Guest astronomer Charles Law speaks on "A Revolution in Planet Formation: The ALMA Era & Beyond" in Harlow Shapley Lecture Series, 7 p.m. in Erlanger Health Science Center. Includes reception at 6 p.m., star party in the parking lot at 8 p.m. Free.
MASTER YOUR GARDEN EXPO — Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Master Gardeners of Hamilton County event with gardening and outdoors exhibits, demonstrations, activities and vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14. $10 (good both days). mghc.org/garden-expo
ROCK CITY NIGHTS: FLORA LUNA — 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. New event in revised seasonal lineup is first-of-its-kind nighttime soiree featuring culinary, garden and art experiences, 6 p.m. through May 12. $20-$33 (depending on night; upgrades available). seerockcity.com
ROCK THE RIVERFRONT — Chattanooga Green, 100 Chestnut St. Third year of interactive art, music and entertainment features Loop by Ekumen, a hybrid of a music box, zoetrope (19th-century animated toy) and railway handcar that plays flipbook-style movies at a speed determined by participants, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. through April 14. Weekends include Friday night DJ, games, food trucks and art vendors. Themes: Retro Rewind, through Sunday; Pure Imagination, April 12-14. Free admission. rivercitycompany.com/rock
(PHOTO GALLERY: Rock the Riverfront)
SHRED DAY — Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 2111 W. Shepherd Road. Better Business Bureau event to destroy documents (up to three large trash bags per person) PC hard drives (up to four), computers, laptops, flat-screen monitors, unused medication, 9 a.m.-noon April 13 (ends earlier if trucks fill up). Email: will@chattanooga.bbb.org
SPRING BLOOMS — Rock City, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Seasonal show from the plants along the Enchanted Trail and art installations, through May 12. Included in regular admission: $19-$29 weekdays, $22-$32 weekends ($5 more at gate). seerockcity.com
SPRING GREENHOUSE — Lookout Mountain Conservancy, Rockmont Park, 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike. Volunteers needed to help grow seedlings, plant garden beds and other projects, 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. lookoutmountainconservancy.org
SPRING BREAK SAFARI — Themed, hands-on activities at various local attractions for children on school breaks, through April 7. visitchattanooga.com/spring
STITCHES IN TIME QUILT SHOW — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Annual showcase by regional quilters, April 10-13. Includes classes on Wednesday; trunk show at 11 a.m., "History of Quilts" at 2 p.m. and Quilt Show and Tell: A Bed Turning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday; classes and demonstrations Friday; community show, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., kids crafts at 1 p.m. and awards at 2 p.m. Saturday. $5. museumcenter.org
TACO & TEQUILA CRAWL — North Shore restaurants. Fifth annual event for free tacos and discounted margaritas and tequila shots, April 13. VIP check-in at Edley's, 205 Manufacturers Road, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; general check-in at La Santa, 551 River St., noon-2 p.m. $31 ($49 to add shirt). eventbrite.com
TASTE — First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Fundraiser for Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanooga Area showcasing Chattanooga restaurants, with cash bar, live music, silent auction, 5-8 p.m. April 11. $50. tastechatt.com
WALK THE WALK: PARK CLEANUP — East Lake Park (duck pond), 3000 E. 34th St. Earth Month cleanup, 5-6 p.m. April 11 (supplies provided). Email: ctinkham@chattfoodcenter.org
WILDFLOWER HIKE — Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, Tenn. Guided, two-hour, moderate hike to see spring bloomers, 1 p.m. CDT April 13. Must arrive 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. CDT for registration and shuttle to SVI center, which features the Liquidambar Art Gallery with pottery, paintings, sculpture and glass. Herb tea available; picnics welcome. Option to continue more rugged hike after two-hour outing. svionline.org
WOODS FLOCK — Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn. Spring mini-con for fans of nature and furries, with artist market, tabletop gaming, crafts, animal encounters, charity auction, April 12-14. woodsflock.com
WORDS AND FOOD TO SHARE — Edney Innovation Center (fifth floor), 1100 Market St. Chattanooga Writers Guild monthly program, with friendly open mic to share writing, 6-8 p.m. April 9. Bring food to share; plates and utensils provided. chattanoogawritersguild.org
YELLOWHORSE POWWOW CELEBRATION — Founders Hall at Collegedale Commons, 4750 Swinyar Drive. Native American Services and Collegedale Tomorrow Foundation event with Native American dancers, musicians, storytelling, craft booths and cuisine, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 7 (last day). Bring your own seating. $10 ages 12 and up. Email: naservices.org@gmail.com
SPECTATOR SPORTS
CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. City's MLS Next Pro men's professional soccer team vs. Inter Miami CF II, 5 p.m. April 13. $10 and up. chattanoogafc.com
(READ MORE: The Brand: Chattanooga Football Club)
CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Chattanooga's Double-A affiliate of Cincinnati Reds vs. Tennessee Smokies in home opener, 7:15 p.m. April 9-13, 2:15 p.m. April 14. Promotions: magnet schedule giveaway, Tuesday; Dogs at the Diamond ($7 Pooch Pass) and Chick-fil-A giveaway via app on Wednesday; Thirsty Thursday drink specials; rally towel giveaway and fireworks Friday; spin to win prizes Saturday; Senior Day (free admission), bucket hat giveaway and catch on the field Sunday; kids run the bases after every game. $8 and up (discounts for children and seniors). lookouts.com
(READ MORE: Nine things to know as Chattanooga Lookouts begin 2024 season)
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS — UTC's McKenzie Arena, 720 E. Fourth St. World Tour exhibition game by pro basketball team, 3 p.m. April 14. $25-$125 (add-ons available). gomocs.com
THEATER
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATER — The Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Ga. "Biloxi Blues," production indefinitely postponed (originally April 5-14). athensartscouncil.org
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. Theatrico presents "The Last Five Years," musical about two New Yorkers who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, 7:30 p.m. April 7 (final show). $25-$35. barkinglegs.org
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. theatercentre.com
› April 7: Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express," 2:30 p.m. (final show). $20-$30.
› April 12-May 5: "Ain't Misbehavin,'" Fats Waller revue, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday (and one Thursday), 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $27-$32.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplayhouse.com
› Through May 5: "Beehive: The '60s Musical." $19-$35.
› April 12-June 4: "Dial M for Murder." $19-$35.
UTC THEATRE COMPANY — Fine Arts Center, 752 Roland Carter St. "Out at Sea," absurdist tale of survival and democratic decision-making, 7:30 p.m. April 9-12, 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 13. $15-$20. utc.edu/fine-arts-center
WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. "Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change,'" with parodied hits of the '70s, '80s and '90s," 7:30 p.m. April 12, 2 and 8 p.m. April 13. $31-$101. tivolichattanooga.com
(READ MORE: Bioidentical hormones and menopause)
Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.
Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.
Staff File Photo / The various trees at Audubon Acres will be the topic of a Let's Talk Trees walk led by Scenic City Arborists on April 13.