November Events At Tivoli, Memorial Include Mannheim Steamroller

Friday, October 09, 2009

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

CSO Masterworks: Beethoven Symphony #7
Tivoli Theatre
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 12-13, 8 p.m.
The CSO happily welcomes back Maestro Foskett to lead a program of Beethoven, Brahms and Wagner. Beethoven's Seventh Symphony is a rhythmic powerhouse, and the Brahms and Wagner add rich complexity to this magnificent performance. Tickets are on sale at the CSO box office and online at chattanoogasymphony.org. Call 267-8583.



Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.
Jojo Productions presents the ultimate Motown soul diva and R&B legends with special guests The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts. Tickets are on sale now at the box office and online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Call 642-TIXS.

The Screwtape Letters
Tivoli Theatre
Saturday, Nov. 21, 4 and 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m.
C. S. Lewis’ brilliant novel, "The Screwtape Letters," explores spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view. This funny, provocative and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation starring Max McLean as Screwtape – critically acclaimed in New York; standing room only at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington D.C.; and called the “most successful show in the history of Chicago’s Mercury Theater” by the Chicago Tribune – will change the way you think about the influence of demons in your everyday life. Tickets are on sale now at the Auditorium box office and online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Call 642-TIXS.

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis
Memorial Auditorium
Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m.
Grammy winner Chip Davis has sold over 36 million albums. Of these, more than 20 million have been the Christmas music of Davis’ group Mannheim Steamroller. The group’s name comes from an 18th century musical technique that we know today as the crescendo. Davis has explored new ways of creating music and discovered a style he calls “18th Century classical rock.” Since releasing its first Christmas album in 1984, Mannheim Steamroller has infused new energy into traditional holiday music to become the largest selling recording artists of Christmas music of all time. Tickets are on sale online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the box office. Call 642-TIXS.

The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show
Memorial Auditorium
Friday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m.
The Boys are back at Christmas. It's like two shows in one as the Oak Ridge Boys kick off this big show with their world-famous four-part harmonies and string of hits that span over three decades. Toes will be tappin' to hits Elvira and Bobbie Sue plus many more award-winning songs. Then, after a short intermission, the stage is transformed and it's Christmas. The trees are decorated, the snow is falling, and the Oak Ridge Boys treat you to Christmas favorites as only they can. From rollicking Santa songs to heartfelt standards, this show is a family favorite for kicking off the holiday season! Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the box office. Call 642-TIXS.

Comedian Rickey Smiley & Friends
Tivoli Theatre
Saturday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m.
With special guests Special K and Lavar. Since establishing himself as a clean comic, Rickey’s down-home southern humor has made him a favorite in top comedy venues across the country. His characters have become his comedic trademark. From Bernice and her church announcements to Coach McClainy and his lack of motivational skills, Rickey's audiences can't seem to get enough. Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the box office. Call 642-TIXS.

Jim Brickman Beautiful World Christmas
Tivoli Theatre
Sunday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m.
Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star-studded vocal collaborations. His signature style has also brought him six Gold and Platinum selling albums, 26 charted adult radio hits, a Grammy nod in 2003, two SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” awards, a Canadian Country Music Award and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association. Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the box office. Call 642-TIXS.

Also on sale now at the Auditorium Box Office:

Skillet in Concert
Memorial Auditorium
Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
DMI Concerts presents contemporary Christian supergroup Skillet with special guests Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down, and others. Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the box office. Call 642-TIXS.

Kenny G – The Holiday Show
Memorial Auditorium
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.
The world's most renowned soprano saxophone stylist, who also happens to be the biggest-selling instrumental musician and biggest-selling jazz musician of the modern era, is coming to Memorial Auditorium for a very special holiday performance. Tickets are on sale now at the Auditorium box office and online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Call 642-TIXS.


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