This weekend, watch the Pride of the Southland Marching Band perform at Finley Stadium, shop for the season at several Christmas markets or touch a truck at the Junior League of Chattanooga Touch-a-Truck event. To see what’s in store for the rest of the season, check out the annual Chattanooga Times Free Press fall festival guide. Otherwise, here’s this weekend’s chronology.
ARTS
— Photographic Society of Chattanooga continues its autumn show at the Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Society members will have their works on display and available for purchase. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The autumn show will run through Dec. 6. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
— North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson, continues “Spices of Fall,” a celebration of hues and textures from nature trails, both global and local. Civic center hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition will run through Dec. 30. For more information, contact the civic center at 423-870-8924.
— Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, continues two exhibitions. In Gallery Five20, there is “Mindful,” featuring works by Aimee Maschhoff and Renel Plouffe. In Gallery One11, there is “Am I Here?,” featuring works by Jill Pope. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment Saturday-Sunday. The exhibitions will run through Dec. 18. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
Staff photo / A trail, seen in 2016, leads to a coal bridge at the entrance to the Sequatchie Valley Institute. The Whitwell, Tenn.-based institute’s Liquidambar Art Gallery is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Central time) on weekends, and other times are by appointment.— Liquidambar Art Gallery at Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, is open to showcase ceramics, glass, metal ornaments, kaleidoscopes and paintings by local artists. Visitors can also walk the forest nature trails while at the gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Central time zone) on weekends, and other times are by appointment (call 404-698-5444). Learn more at svionline.org or liquidambarsvi.wordpress.com.
— Area 61 Gallery, 721 Broad St., Suite 100, continues its exhibition, “The Faces/Phases of Rick Sanders,” through Nov. 30. Gallery hours are noon-6 p.m. Monday, Thursday-Sunday. Learn more at area61gallery.com.
— ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., continues its exhibition, “Practical Elegance: The Fusion of Craft and Function,” featuring works of wood, ceramics, fiber and more. Gallery hours are by appointment. The exhibition will run through Dec. 21. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.
— Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View, will host an Art Wise presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday. The presentation will feature artist Lady Pink, who is featured in the museum’s current exhibition, “City as Canvas.” Lady Pink will provide insight into her work. This presentation is free as part of the museum’s Throwback Thursday, which offers free admission to the museum. Learn more at huntermuseum.org.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., will host a demonstration of flame-worked art glass by sculptor Sean Price from noon-4 p.m. Saturday. The gallery also continues its 50th holiday show, “Shine!,” featuring works that celebrate the season of goodwill, togetherness and giving. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through Nov. 30. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
COMEDY
— Craig Ferguson will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $33-$60. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Charlie Berens will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $49-$70. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Justin Willman will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $50-$60. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Improv Chattanooga will present a Thanksgiving-themed performance at 8 p.m. Saturday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $10. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
— Preacher Lawson will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $38-$59. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
FILM
— Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater will screen the 2024 action comedy film “Red One,” with showings at 6:15 p.m. Friday-Tuesday. The film is rated PG-13. Tickets cost $13 for members and $15 for general admission. Learn more at tnaqua.org/imax.
— The Seed Theatre will present an interactive movie screening of the 2008 musical horror film “Repo! The Genetic Opera” at 7 p.m. Friday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. The film is rated R. Tickets cost $15-$20. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
MUSIC
— Songbirds, 206 W. Main St., will host Jazz Futures at 8 p.m. Thursday. The show, blending performance with immersive education, invites jazz enthusiasts to the listening room and aspiring musicians to the stage to collaborate with seasoned professionals. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Admission is free, and donations are accepted. Learn more at songbirdsfoundation.org.
— Pride of the Southland Marching Band will perform at noon Friday at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. The University of Tennessee’s marching band is stopping in Chattanooga on its way to the university’s game against Georgia on Saturday. The performance is free, and concessions will be available for purchase. In the case of rain, the performance will move across the street to the First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Learn more at facebook.com/Chattanooga.Vols.
— The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., will have two shows this weekend. At 8 p.m. Friday, Houndmouth, with Taylor McCall, will perform. Tickets cost $25-$54.50. At 8 p.m. Saturday, Morgan Wade will perform. Tickets cost $28-$69.50. Learn more at thesignaltn.com.
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have two shows this weekend. At 9 p.m. Friday, Rubiks Groove, an ’80s, ’90s and ’00s party band, will perform. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. At 8 p.m. Saturday, The Lone Bellow, with Gabe Lee, will perform. Tickets cost $30 in advance or $35 the day of show. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.
— Chattanooga Symphony and Opera will present a free, sensory-friendly concert at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. The concert is designed to be a safe and accepting environment for those with disabilities or sensory sensitivities along with their family members where they are free to speak and move in reaction to the music. Learn more at chattanoogasymphony.org.
— Wrest will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $10. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
— “The Beat of Motown,” presenting 22 of Motown’s greatest hits within the cultural history of the time, will be from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road. There will be visuals, singers and more. Tickets cost $36 per person. Tickets include live entertainment, an appetizer buffet and drinks. This is a 21 and older event. Learn more at jewishchattanooga.com.
— Chattanooga Music Club will present “A Holiday Spectacular” at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road. The concert will feature the Opera Tennessee Carolers, the Metropolitan Bells Quartet and the Voci Virili Men’s Consort. Voci Virili, an 18-member vocal group, will perform sea shanties and carols. This is a free concert. Learn more at chattanoogamusicclub.org.
OUT & ABOUT
— The Salvation Army of Chattanooga and Joy FM will host T-Shirts for Turkeys from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at The Salvation Army Citadel Corps, 1019 N. Moore Road. For each frozen turkey donated for families in need this holiday season, supporters will receive a newly designed Joy FM T-shirt. Donations will be used to create food boxes and provide holiday meal plates for local families and children facing hunger. A $10 donation or a $10 gift card from any local grocery store will be accepted in exchange for a T-shirt. Learn more at facebook.com/TheSalvationArmyChattanooga.
— Collegedale Parks and Recreation will host two events this weekend. From 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive, there will be a craft supply swap where crafters will be able to donate or swap out their crafting supplies, such as fabric, yarn, beads, sewing notions, embroidery thread, rubber stamps, craft kits, ribbons, craft instruction books, patterns and more. From 6-8 p.m. Friday at City Hall, there will be a family game night, with a variety of popular card and board games and refreshments. Attendees are also encouraged to bring one of their favorite games. For more information, contact the parks and recreation department at parksandrec@collegedaletn.gov or 423-468-1971.
— TedX Chattanooga will have its flagship event, entitled “Carry On,” at 7 p.m. Thursday at Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St. Speakers include: Jules Downum, Chad Prevost, Erika Roberts, Dan Wykoff and Jenny Xu. A mini vendor market will precede the talks at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $23 at the door. Learn more at tedxchatt.com.
Staff photo / A line of people wait their chance in 2018 to check out the inside of a FirstFleet truck during the Junior League of Chattanooga’s inaugural touch-a-truck fundraising event. This year’s event will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 16, 2024 at Warner Park, 1100 McCallie Ave.— Junior League of Chattanooga will host Touch-a-Truck from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Warner Park, 1100 McCallie Ave. The event provides children with the opportunity to explore, climb and touch a variety of trucks and vehicles, including emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery and other equipment. Children will also meet the local professionals who protect, serve and build the community. Admission costs $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more. Learn more at chattanooga.jl.org.
— Signal Mountain Police and Fire departments will host a food drive in support of Signal Mountain Social Services’ food pantry from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Signal Mountain Fire Stations No. 1 and 2, 1111 Ridgeway Ave. and 5240 Shackleford Ridge Road. Items donated will be used primarily in Christmas baskets that the pantry puts together for those in need. Suggested donation items include: any canned items, pancake mix, instant mashed potatoes, dry cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, muffin mix and any other nonperishable items, or hygiene-related items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner and shave gel. For more information, contact the police department at 423-886-2124 or the fire department at 423-886-7075.
— Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will present, “To Build a Fire,” a 45-minute, ranger-led program, at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gateway site, 10 Hamm Road. The program will focus on how early Indigenous people made fire. The program will look at some of the techniques used to make fire. Attendees are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and to bring a chair and water. Learn more at nps.gov/chch.
— Chattanooga Market will host Sunday Funday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. The market will feature a variety of vendors, food trucks and live music. Learn more at chattanoogamarket.com.
SEASONAL
— Christmas Made in the South will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway. The event will feature a variety of artists and crafters, selling and demonstrating their works. Admission costs $9 for adults, and children 12 and under get in free. One admission is good for all three days of the event. Learn more at madeinthesouthshows.com.
— Santa’s Christmas Village Market will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold. The indoor and outdoor Christmas market will feature a variety of local vendors, food trucks, inflatables, a petting zoo, free photos with Santa and more. Learn more at facebook.com/CGEventsandPromotions.
— Chattanooga Christmas Village Holiday Market will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. The indoor event will feature a variety of vendors, free pictures with the Grinch and Santa, food and more. Admission costs $5, and children 10 and under get in free. Learn more at touchtheskyevents.com.
— Christkindlmarkt will be from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at the Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. The market will feature twinkling lights, booths adorned with intricate crafts and unique treasures, lanterns, candles and other German- and European-inspired decorations. There will be gluhwein, food, drinks and treats. Learn more at facebook.com/shopthemarketat.
SPORTS
— University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs will have its final home football game of the season at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. The Mocs will take on the Samford University Bulldogs. General admission tickets cost $15. Learn more at gomocs.com.
THEATER
— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., continues its production of “Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous,” with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The show is recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets cost $25-$30, including fees. The production will run through Nov. 24. Learn more at theatrecentre.com.
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