Here’s what’s happening this week in the Chattanooga area.
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The heat may not loosen its grip for several more weeks, but summer will soon start fading into fall, bringing cooler temps, colorful hardwoods and an array of festivals to celebrate the change of season. For ideas on how to spend your time between September and December, the Times Free Press will publish its annual Fall Festival Guide on Labor Day weekend, listing as many arts and harvest festivals, Oktoberfest celebrations and Christmas markets as we can find in Chattanooga and beyond. If you’re planning an event that should be included, email life@timesfreepress.com or add your event to the online calendar at timesfreepress.com/cnevents. Emailed submissions must be received by Monday, Aug. 26, for inclusion on this page on Sunday, Sept. 1. If you miss the deadline for the printed guide, send your information anyway to be included in continuing coverage during the season.
CALENDAR
ARTS
AREA 61 GALLERY — 721 Broad St., Suite 100. “Soaring” by Erica Moreland, through Sept. 30. Artist reception, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6. area61gallery.com
THE ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Entries being accepted for open exhibit of art by residents of McMinn and surrounding counties, through Aug. 12. No entry fee for high school and college divisions; $10 others. Show dates, Sept. 9-Oct. 18. athensartscouncil.org
AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts juried member show, through Sept. 20. avarts.org
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (third floor). “The Impressions,” a Songbirds Foundation exhibit about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group that included Chattanooga natives Fred Cash and Sam Gooden, through June 28. chattlibrary.org
CHICKAMAUGA BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER — 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. “Mark Thrash — Local Legend, Civil Rights After the Civil War,” Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park display of artifacts of the former slave and U.S. War Department employee. nps.gov/chch
CLEARSTORY ARTS — 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. “The Rev. Dr. James Dabney Curtis: A Celebration of Life and Art,” Aug. 16-31. Opening reception, 6 p.m. Aug. 16. clearstoryarts.com
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Works by Adam Sanford in Gallery Five20 and by Rick Watts in Gallery One11, through Aug. 30. creativeartsguild.org
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. “Impermanence,” member show by Nancy Wallace and J. Denise Miller, through Sept. 1. “All Things Paper,” through Sept. 29. Reception, 5-7 p.m. CDT Aug. 16. franklincoarts.org
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga summer show, through Aug. 23. chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Dance inspired by “Art Deco Glass” exhibit by Ballet Esprit, 6-7 p.m. Aug. 15. Regular admission: $20 nonmember adults. huntermuseum.org
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. “Home and Away,” paintings and drawings by Suzanne Mortimer, through Aug. 31. 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
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. “Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist,” through Oct. 1. museumcenter.org
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Dennis Heckler and Holland Van Gores, through Aug. 31. river-gallery.com
RUBY FALLS — 1720 S. Scenic Highway. “Celebrating 95 Years of Wonder” history exhibit, with rare photos, vintage postcards and newspaper articles, through Oct. 20. Free with attraction tickets: $17-$40 (must buy online). rubyfalls.com
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 305 W. Seventh St. “Catching Shadows” by brother and sister artists Benjamin and Phoebe-Agnes Mills, through Aug. 11. stpaulschatt.org
STOVEWORKS — 1250 E. 13th St. Number: Inc’s “Art of the South,” Aug. 16-Sept. 28. “Reanimator,” Aug. 16-Nov. 9. Opening reception for both, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 16. “Reanimators” curators talk, with talk-back and walk-through with Elizaveta Shneyderman and Anthony Discenza, 4 p.m. Aug. 17. stoveworks.org
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
COMEDY
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. Seed Theatre and Improv Chattanooga present “The Unrehearsed, Untold, Untrue Story of …” improv show, 3 and 6 p.m. Aug. 11. $15. barkinglegs.org
THE CHATTERY — Location to be announced. Improv Chattanooga’s Don’t Miss This improv team comedy show, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 17. $18. thechattery.org
THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
› Aug. 11: Karen Mills: Use It or Lose It?, interactive comedy show to help her decide on new material, 5 p.m. $10-$15.
› Aug. 15: The Magic of Eric Eaton, special engagement, 7 p.m. Sold out.
› Aug. 16-17: Jeff D, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $20-$25.
Contributed Photo / Chattanooga-based comedian Karen Mills will be trying out new material, and you can help her decide what makes the cut, in a “Use It or Lose It?” interactive comedy show Aug. 11 at The Comedy Catch.FESTIVALS
NOSH-A-NOOGA — Waterhouse Pavilion, 800 Market St. City’s first Jewish food festival, with samples of more than a dozen foods from Sepharic and Ashkenazi traditions, including brisket sliders, matzo ball soup, kugel, rugalach and challah, with definitions and brief histories, noon-2 p.m. Aug. 18. Samples priced at $1-$7. jewishchattanooga.com
SPLASH SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL — Miller Park, 850 Market St. Splash Youth Art Workshop event includes artists, art activities, singers, dancers, musicians, vendors and food, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 17. Free admission. splashyouthartsworkshop.org
SUNSHINE & LEMONADE FESTIVAL — Collegedale Commons, 4776 Swinyar Drive. Music, inflatables, petting zoo, 100+ vendors, food trucks, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17. charlottegraceevents.com
WINE OVER WATER — Walnut Street Bridge, 1 Walnut St. Preserve Chattanooga’s annual adults-only wine tasting, with food pairings and live music on four stages across the pedestrian bridge, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17 (moved from October). $95-$125. preservechattanooga.com
FILM
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. “Clue: The Movie” in Seed Theatre’s Interactive Movie Night, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16. $15; additional $5 for optional prop bag. barkinglegs.org
IMAX THEATER — 201 Chestnut St. tnaqua.org/imax
› Through Aug. 15: Screenings of feature film “Deadpool & Wolverine.” $15.
› Through January: New to daily schedule, “Animal Kingdom 3D,” Imax documentary on the natural world. $10.
Photo by K2 Studios / King penguins are among the stars of “Animal Kingdom: A Tale of Six Families 3D,” which has been added to the daily rotation at the Tennessee Aquarium’s Imax Theater. The educational film will play through January.(READ MORE: ‘Twisters’ whips up $80.5 million at box office, while ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms)
RED BANK COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT — Joseph Glasscock Community Center, 3653 Tom Weathers Drive. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Food trucks Chattatater and Clumpies Ice Cream on-site at 6 p.m. Free popcorn while supplies last. Free admission, but limited seating so registration requested. Email: jgrabe@redbanktn.gov
MUSIC
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
› Aug. 13: Second Tuesday Show featuring Kofi Mawauko and Dexter Bell, with Jamie Blanton and Jimmy Galloway, 7 p.m. Tips appreciated.
› Aug. 14: Wednesday Jazz with Alan Shikoh, 7:30 p.m. $10.
› Aug. 17: Nick Lutsko and the $100K Band, with VIP meet and greet and $100K Unplugged acoustic performance at 1 p.m.; “Saturday Night Lutsko Live” musical comedy show at 8 p.m. $25 for evening show; $75 for both events.
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com
› Aug. 16: Lenox Hills, with Lemon’s, 9 p.m. $12-$15.
› Aug. 17: Shadowgrass, 9 p.m. $20-$25.
THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Big Mouth Bluegrass Festival, 12:45 p.m. CDT Aug. 17-18. Headlined by John McEuen & The Circle Band (Saturday) and Blue Highway (Sunday), plus five other (different) acts each day. $49 one day, $79 both. thecaverns.com
COLONNADE — 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Gospel concert featuring Brian Free & Assurance and Joseph Habedank, with The Hullenders and Steve Ladd, 7 p.m. Aug. 15. $10-$32. covenantentertainmentgroup.com
GEM THEATRE — 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Carpool: A Tribute to The Cars, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17. $30-$35. calhoungemtheatre.org
MCLEMORE SONGWRITERS SERIES — McLemore Club, 32 Clubhouse Lane, Rising Fawn, Ga. Summer series continues with Heidi Raye and Johnny Bulford, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 15. $55. themclemore.com
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. Jamey Johnson on What a View tour, with Ben Haggard and Emily Ann Roberts, 7 p.m. Aug. 17. $39-$149. tivolichattanooga.com
Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman/File / Country singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson will bring his What a View tour to Chattanooga’s Memorial Auditorium on Aug. 17.NIGHTFALL — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Summer concert series continues Aug. 16, rain or shine, with local act Randy Steele & Cold High Wind opening at 7 p.m. for headliner Nick Lutsko & The $100K Band at 8 p.m. Art market starts at 6 p.m.; food trucks begin selling at 6:30 p.m. nightfallchattanooga.com
RIVERFRONT NIGHTS — Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Free summer concert series continues with headliner Departure: A Tribute to Journey, with opener Moon Juice, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 17. riverfrontnights.com
RUBY FALLS — 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Tennessee Harp Trio community concert of popular, classical and Hollywood-themed tunes, hosted by Skyline Loft, 4 p.m. Aug. 18. Sold out. rubyfalls.com
SONGBIRDS — 206 W. Main St. songbirdsfoundation.org
› Aug. 13: Music + Food Series, featuring Bobby Rush at 8 p.m., preceded by dinner by Davis Wayne’s at 6:30 p.m. $50-$100.
› Aug. 15: Open Mic Night (summer series), hosted by James Snider, 7 p.m. In-person sign-ups start at 6 p.m. for 10 slots. Free, but donations encouraged.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER — Market Park Pavilion, Athens, Tenn. Weekly concert series continues with Trailer Hippies, 7 p.m. Aug. 16. friendlycityfestivals.com
WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, 8 p.m. Aug. 16. $36-$83. tivolichattanooga.com
OUT & ABOUT
ALABAMA RESTAURANT WEEK — Statewide celebration of culinary excellence, Aug. 15-26. Recommendations for 100 dishes to eat in Alabama include Crawmama’s Crawfish in Guntersville. alabama.travel
AUTHOR APPEARANCE — The Arts Building, 301 E. 11th St. SoLit hosts Erica Wright, discussing her new Appalachian mystery novel, “Hollow Bones,” 4 p.m. Aug. 17. Q&A and signing to follow. Books available for purchase from The Book & Cover. Free admission, but register. solitchatt.org
CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
› Aug. 11: Buskers Festival, with street entertainers throughout the venue, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
› Aug. 18: Market Karaoke, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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
CHATTANOOGA ZOO — 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Conservation Committee Speaker Series, featuring Lee University biology professor Michael Freake on the Hellbender Headstart program, 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 15. Free, but RSVP. chattzoo.org
CIVIL WAR HISTORY — Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park programs. nps.gov/chch
› Aug. 17: “Jacob Cummings and His Route to Freedom,” kayak tour with Outdoor Chattanooga and National Park Partners, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Moccasin Bend National Archaeological District. Free; reservations required. Directions sent when reservations are confirmed.
› Aug. 17: “Unsung Valor: Heroic Non-Medal of Honor Recipients at Chickamauga,” ranger-led tour, 11 a.m.at Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, and caravaning to other sites. Free.
FALL HOME SHOW — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Home Builders Association of Chattanooga event with more than 200 vendors showcasing services and products for new home construction, remodeling and landscaping, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17-18. $5 in advance, $10 at door; $5 seniors on Friday. homeshowchattanooga.com
GORDON-LEE MANSION TOURS — 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Friends organization opens mansion for self-guided tours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day weekend. $1-$5. Email: friendsglm@comcast.net
GUEST CHEF DINNER — Easy Bistro & Bar, 801 Chestnut St. Richard Neal, who has helmed influential kitchens in Nashville, Asheville, N.C., and Athens, Ga., highlights summer produce and unique ingredients in a la carte dishes, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 18. Tickets not required; reservations recommended. easybistro.com
KIC NIGHTS — Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga, 5704 Marlin Road. Summer finale of monthly food truck rallies features fish fry competition, plus live music by The Rhythmatics, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 16. Free admission. facebook.com/kitchenincchatt
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY — 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike. Summer volunteer opportunities including removing invasives and managing garden, 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, at 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike. lookoutmountain conservancy.org
MEET THE OWLS — Ooltewah High School football field, 6123 Mountain View Road. Ooltewah Cheer Boosters event with dedication of new field; introduction of football, band, cheer and dance students; free face painting and inflatables; food trucks for concessions, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 13. Free admission; donations welcome. Email: ooltewahcheerboosters@gmail.com
MOUNTAINTOP SUMMERS — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Roam With the Gnomes activities, animal education shows, through Sept. 2. $19-$32 ($5 more at gate). seerockcity.com
NOOGA SPLASH — Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Gold Point Circle, Hixson. All-ages floating water park with obstacle course, through Sept. 28. $22 and up. noogasplash.com
THE PEACH TRUCK — Nashville-based company delivers peaches fresh from Georgia farms to advance-order customers at multiple sites in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia, Aug. 16-18. $38 for 12-pound box. thepeachtruck.com
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Monthly meeting features wildlife and nature photographer Clay Thurston on “Photography as Art & Fun,” 7 p.m. Aug. 15. Boot camp at 6 p.m. features Milton McLain on “Taking and Processing Infrared Photos on Phone Cameras.” chattanoogaphoto.org
STABLE 41 FARMERS MARKET — 214 First St., Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Market vendors, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 17. stable41market.com
TENNESSEE WINE TRAIN — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. Three-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 15 (and other dates through December). $95-$125. goldenslope.com
SPORTS
CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Double-A affiliate of Cincinnati Reds vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas, 7:15 p.m. Aug. 13, 5:15 p.m. Aug. 14 (doubleheader makeup game), 7:15 p.m. Aug. 15-17, 2:15 p.m. Aug. 18. Promotions: Tuesday, buy-one, get-one tickets with Food City ValuCard; Wednesday, Chick-fil-A giveaway via app; Thirsty Thursday drink specials; Friday, Agriculture Night with petting zoo, fireworks; Saturday, Grateful Dead Night with Chants in the Void pregame concert at 5:30 p.m. and Spin to Win contest; Sunday, free ticket with donation to Chattanooga Area Food Bank or with Chattanooga Public Library card, Catch on the Field; Kids Run the Bases after every game. $8 and up (discounts for children and seniors). milb.com/chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA ROLLER DERBY — Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway. Three bouts, Aug. 17. Ruby Regulators (juniors) vs. Steel City Slayers at 3 p.m., B-Railers vs. Gainesville Roller Rebels at 5 p.m., Cha-booses vs. Rome Roller Derby at 7 p.m. $6-$12. chattanoogarollerderby.com
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Emily “Riot” Gilbride, the jammer for Chattanooga’s Ruby Regulators, speeds around the track as her blockers slow down the opposing Atlanta Juniors jammer during a March match at Camp Jordan Arena. The next home bouts for the three Chattanooga Roller Derby teams are scheduled Aug. 17.THEATER
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE — The Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. First show of the Mainstage 2024-25 season, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical,” based on the book by Jeff Kinney, 2 p.m. Aug. 11 (last performance). $15-$25. athensartscouncil.org
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. Stage reading of “Dig a Little Deeper,” with “Southern Exposure” monologues by playwright Peggy Douglas and interactive poetry by Rhyme N Chatt’s Marsha Mills Davis, 3 p.m. Aug. 18. $10-$15. barkinglegs.org
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. Nine Exit Productions’ 10-Minute Play Fest, with nine new plays by local playwrights, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15-17. Free for Thursday premiere, $20 Friday-Saturday. facebook.com/nextexitproductions
THE CHATTERY — Location to be announced. Theatre Auditioning 101, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 12. $23. thechattery.org
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplayhouse.com
› Through Aug. 11: “Anastasia: The Musical.” $19-$35.
› Through Sept. 8: “Grease.” $19-$35.
› Aug. 16-Oct. 10: “Unnecessary Farce.” $19-$35.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. “Night Comes Early,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16-17, 2 p.m. Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23-24, 2 p.m. Aug. 25. $12-$14. tennesseevalleytheatre.com
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