Here are the coming events at the Tivoli Theatre and Memorial Auditorium for June and July.
Firefighters Benefit Concert: The Association
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Friday, June 1, at 8 p.m.
This 1960s California-based soft rock band, whose gold record hits include Windy, Cherish, and Never My Love, will perform with special guest Regie Hamm in a concert to benefit the Chattanooga Firefighters Association. Tickets are available now by calling the firefighters at 899-4990.
NPC Battle at the River 2012
Tivoli Theatre
Saturday, June 9, All Day
Prejudging at 9 a.m.; Finals at 6:30 p.m.
Presented by TrainStation Fitness.
Pro bodybuilder Troy Alves guest poses at the NPC Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships, a national qualifying event. Prejudging tickets are only $10, available at the door. Tickets for evening finals are $35 for limited reserved seats; $25 for general admission seats. Plus the usual convenience fees. For contest information contact Bryan Hayworth 677-3347 or Jim Hogwood 505-0525. Tickets for the finals are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the Auditorium box office. Call 642-TIXS or 757-5050.
Dancing with the Stars Chattanooga
Tivoli Theatre
Saturday, June 23, at 8 p.m.
Annual event to benefit the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults, starring J.R. Martinez, past champion of the ABC hit Dancing with the Stars. Eight local celebrities will compete in a dance-off competition to win their own mirror ball trophy and raise money for their chosen Partnership program. All seats are reserved from $21 to $150 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale now at the Auditorium box office and online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Call 642-TIXS or 757-5050.
Patriotic Organ Concert
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m.
The Chattanooga Music Club sponsors this 6th annual Patriotic Organ Concert. Tom Trenney, a leader among the younger generation of American organists, will be the featured artist as he plays the Auditorium's 1924 Austin Pipe Organ. Mr. Trenney has an extensive mastery of music literature and organ technique, is a superior improviser, and is known for his unique accompaniments to silent films. As part of his program he will accompany two silent films—One Week starring Buster Keaton, and Big Business starring Laurel & Hardy. Mr. Trenney, who will also play during the patriotic salute to Veterans and Military personnel, will be joined by trumpeter Zachery Schmidt and drummer DeJuan Hogans. Greg Glover of WRCB-TV3 will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Closed Door Entertainment Presents "The Music Man"
Tivoli Theatre
Friday-Saturday, June 29-30, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 1, at 2 p.m.
CDE is a group of actors, singers, writers, dancers, painters, builders, and musicians who are working together to become the best non-professional community theatre company in the area. CDE has a big 2012 season planned, starting with performances of "The Music Man" (June 28 - July 1), "Annie" (Sept. 13-16), and "A Christmas Carol" (Nov. 23-25). Season tickets are available now by phone and at the Auditorium box office. Sorry, no online sales for season tickets. Tickets for single shows are also available now at the Auditorium box office and online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com. All seats are reserved from $20 to $28.50 plus convenience fees. Call 642-TIXS.
An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Tuesday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m.
More than four decades since CSN first harmonized in Laurel Canyon, and played their first-ever concert as a trio at the legendary Woodstock festival, its members continue a creative partnership that is one of the most influential and enduring in music. David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash have each been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice—once with Crosby, Stills & Nash, and a second time with The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Hollies, respectively. They have also been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, with the honor recognizing both CSN as a group, and each member as individual solo artists. All seats reserved from $49.50 to $80 (plus fees), with a limited number of VIP seats available at $180. Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the Auditorium box office. Call 642-TIXS.
The Indigo Girls with the CSO
Tivoli Theatre
Saturday, July 28, at 8 p.m.
Atlanta natives Amy Ray and Emily Saliers bring their special folk-rock sound to the Tivoli with a little help from the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra! Tickets go on sale May 15 at the CSO box office (now located in the Tivoli Center next door to the Tivoli Theatre) and online at chattanoogasymphony.org. Call 267-8583.