posted July 30, 2007
Enjoy Chattanooga with the following downtown events happening through Monday, Aug. 6.
In celebration of the Discovery Channel's 20th anniversary of "Shark Week", the Tennessee Aquarium has scheduled special activities, giveaways and events to raise awareness about declining shark populations and why everyone should be concerned. Among the activities will be a presentation by Award-winning underwater filmmaker Nick Caloyianis on Tuesday, July 31. For details, please visit www.tnaqua.org
Chattanooga attorney Jac Chambliss, at age 96, has two new books and will be at Rock Point Books this Wednesday, Aug. 1, beginning at 12:30 p.m. to sign them-Persuasion: Memoirs of a Trial Advocate and Columns Left: Essayettes of a 20th Century Man. Then on Monday, Aug. 6, Rock Point will host an Open-Mic Night for writers and readers beginning at 8 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.RockPointBooks.com or call 756-2855.
Enjoy the Chattanooga Market this Thursday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miller Plaza during the Mid-Week Farmer's Market. A variety of items will be for sale including fresh produce, canned goods, homemade candles and jewelry. For more information on the Chattanooga Market please visit ChattanoogaMarket.com
The Hunter Museum will present a screening of "Documenting the Face of America" this Thursday, Aug. 2nd, during the Back Row Film Series. A cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 6 p.m. Call 267-0968 to purchase tickets or for additional information.
The Chattanooga Lookouts take on the Jacksonville Suns this Thursday, Aug. 2, through Monday, Aug. 6. All games are at 7:15 p.m., with the exception of Sunday's game, which is at 2:15 p.m. Call 267-4849 for visit Lookouts.com for ticket information.
The Rhythm & Noon Concert Series continues its free lunchtime programs on the Miller Plaza Stage this Friday, Aug. 3, with Eliot Popkin from noon to 1 p.m. The Rhythm & Noon Series showcases a variety of local and regional artists every Friday through August. The Rhythm & Noon concert series is presented by the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership, and is sponsored by Northwest Georgia Bank, Chattanooga Coca Cola Bottling Company, WTCI TV45 and Sunny 92.3. Visit DowntownChattanooga.org
The Chattanooga Downtown Partnership continues the 2007 Nightfall Concert Series this Friday, Aug. 3, at Miller Plaza with Del Castillo. What began as a Latin flamenco-style project between two brothers, Rick and Mark del Castillo, has become an explosive style of new world flamenco with rock and blues. Opening act Mesa Rio will take the stage at 7 p.m., followed by Del Castillo at 8 p.m. Sponsors for this year's series are Fletcher Bright Company, Unitrin, BB&T Branch Banking and Trust, Bud Light, Southern Honda Powersports, Food Lion, Big River Grille & Brewing Works, Fox 61 and NPR/Music 88. A weekly drawing for round trip tickets to Orlando or St. Petersburg, Florida, from Allegiant Air will be held at each show. For more information on this free community concert series, call 265-0771 or visit the Nightfall web site at DowntownChattanooga.org.
The Foundry in the Chattanoogan Hotel will feature Garrett Tucker in an acoustic performance Aug. 3 and 4. Combining jazz, funk, rock, classical and world music, Tucker creates a swirl of sound even in the entirety of one song. Both shows begin at 8:30 p.m. and there is no cover charge. For more information, call 424-3700.
River Gallery celebrates their 15th anniversary and a new exhibit entitled, No Small Feat this August. They have combined talents of mixed media painter, Chappell Fowler, acrylic miniature painter, Christina Goodman, and multi media painter, Lori Putnam in this new exhibit. There will be an opening reception this Friday, Aug. 3, from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, call 265- 5033 x5 or visit River-Gallery.com.
In-Town Gallery will present a new collection of paintings on wood panels by Shaun LaRose. The exhibit features thought-provoking images in oils. The public is invited to meet the artist at the gallery's monthly "First Friday" reception, on August 3rd, from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit www.InTownGallery.com
The Market Street Bridge will officially reopen to traffic this Sunday, Aug. 5. To celebrate this long-awaited event, the North Shore Merchants Collective, along with the North Chattanooga Council of the Chamber of Commerce, have organized a celebration for this Saturday, Aug. 4. Events will be held at Ross's Landing, Coolidge Park, Frazier Avenue and on the Market Street Bridge. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing until 10 p.m., activities include people and dog makeovers, Dragon Boat Races, live music and dance performances, sports activities and a sidewalk sale. For more information on this widely anticipated celebration, please visit www.MarketStBridge.com
The Orchid Gallery will feature a jewelry making demonstration at the gallery on Saturday, Aug. 4. Chattanooga jewelry artist, Christina Glidden will be on hand to demonstrate how she creates lovely and original pieces. She will be in the store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to demonstrate her work and take custom orders. For additional information, call 242-5020.
Riverfront Nights continues this Saturday, August 4th with music from Julius Curcio. Riverfront Nights is a free concert series that will take place on the Fat Cat's Floating Stage located next to the Chattanooga Pier at Ross's Landing. Water transportation to and from the city pier and Coolidge Park will be available before during and after the performance for only $6 for adults and $4 for children round trip. The music will start at 7 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. For more information, visit RiverfrontNights.com or call 756-2211.
The Chattanooga Market will host Lodge Cast Iron Chef this Sunday, Aug. 5, at the First Tennessee Pavilion. Combine Lodge Cast Iron Cookware, FiveStar Ranges, Greenlife Grocery, Market Farms, and Five Great Chefs and what you get is a great chef competition. Watch them duke it out to determine Chattanooga's next "Cast Iron Chef". Local farms and local artists will round out this week's market. For more information, please visit ChattanoogaMarket.com
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga will present a storytelling workshop led by local Storyteller, Jim Pfitzer, August 5th and 6th, on the university campus. This two-day workshop in three sessions is designed for both the novice and experienced storyteller and will introduce participants to the art of storytelling and teach basic storytelling skills. The workshop fee is $100. For more information or to download a registration form, visit www.JimPfitzer.com
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