Sara Evans Is Part Of November Lineup At Tivoli, Memorial

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Here are the upcoming events at the Tivoli Theatre and Memorial Auditorium for November:

Sara Evans in Concert
Memorial Auditorium
Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Sara Evans is a study in contrasts: a smooth-skinned looker hailed by People magazine as one of the world's most beautiful people, yet one who still embraces the values of her small town Missouri upbringing. The Academy of Country Music's reining Top Female Vocalist and a Platinum-selling recording artist is a deeply spiritual woman with an occasionally bawdy sense of humor. Presented by Outback Concerts. All seats reserved at $36.50 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at Memorial Auditorium box office. Charge by phone (423) 642-TIXS.

The Oak Ridge Boys in Concert
Tivoli Theatre
Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and a #1 pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. All seats reserved at $32.75 and $38.75 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at Memorial Auditorium box office. Call (423) 642-TIXS.

CSO Symphony Orchestra
Tivoli Theatre
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 15-16, 8 p.m.
The CSO presents a program of Haydn and Piazzolla with performances of "The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires" by Piazzolla, Schickele's "Unbegun Symphony," and Haydn's "Symphony 104 London." Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaSymphony.org, and at the CSO box office. Call (423) 267-8583.

Ballet Tennessee: Sleeping Beauty
Tivoli Theatre
Saturday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2 p.m.
A magical story of love conquering all, Sleeping Beauty is the first ballet created by the collaboration of choreographer Marius Petipa and composer Peter Tchaikovsky. All seats reserved at $20-$25, with discounts for children, students and seniors. For information contact Ballet Tennessee at (423) 821-2055. Tickets go on sale Oct. 22 at Memorial Auditorium box office and online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Call (423) 642-TIXS.

Rent
Memorial Auditorium
Sunday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m.
The theatrical experience that changed Broadway forever! Critics have called RENT "the best thing that has happened to the Broadway musical in a long time," and have said that RENT "justifies every bit of attention that has been lavished on this phenomenal musical." (New York Times) Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about being young and learning to survive, falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. RENT has made a lasting mark on Broadway with songs that rock and a story that really resonates. Whether it's your first time of your 100th time, the time is now for RENT! All seats are reserved from $29-$44 plus convenience fees. There is a $10 discount for students with ID. Tickets are on sale online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at Memorial Auditorium box office. Charge by phone (423) 642-TIXS.

B.J. Thomas and Billy Joe Royal
Memorial Auditorium
Friday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.
"Raindrops and Boondocks" starring B. J. Thomas and Billy Joe Royal. Concert to benefit the Chattanooga Firefighters Association. All seats are general admission at $20. Tickets are on sale now at the Firefighters Association and will be on sale at the door night of the show. For advance tickets call (423) 899-4990.


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