posted March 18, 2008
Enjoy Chattanooga with the following Downtown events happening through Monday, March 24th:
The City of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Chattanooga Tai Ji Community and Chattanooga Sister Cities, will offer free Tai Ji classes at Miller Park on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., beginning Tuesday, March 18th. The clases are free to the public. For more information about Tai Ji, visit www.TaiJiCommunity.com
The Air Force Reserve Brass Quintet will give a hold a master class on Tuesday, March 18, at 12:15 PM in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall at UTC’s Fine Arts Center. This event is open to the general public with no admission. For more information please contact the UTC Music Office at 425-4601.
"Three Ways To Get a Husband" will be held at the Tivoli Theatre on Tuesday, March 18th, beginning at 7:30 PM. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com
Rock Point Books will host their monthly Books and Coffee Series this Tuesday, March 18th, at 7:00 PM. This month we will be hosting three members of the Tale For One City committee. On Wednesday, March 19th, at 6:00 PM Rock Point Books invites all Scrabble® enthusiasts for an evening of your favorite game. All levels are welcome, and there is no fee to participate. Please bring your own Scrabble® board, letter tiles, and paper for keeping score. Then on Friday, March 21st, at 7:00 PM, they will host a reading and signing of Summer Intrigue by Chattanooga's very own Archie Meyers. For more information on any of these events, please visit www.RockPointBooks.com
Artist Mark Andreas will return to Chattanooga Wednesday, March 19th, at the close of the Cress Gallery of Art's 21st century sculpture exhibit for an encore performance of his steel sculptural "machine" "Seed Spreader". For more information call 304-9789.
On Wednesday, March 19th the Lady Mocs softball team will host the “Chattanooga Showdown” which includes both Alabama and Kent State. On Friday, March 21st, they will take on UNC Greensboro in a double-header which will begin at 4:00 p.m. They will take on UNC Greensboro again at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22nd. All games will be played at Frost Stadium, which is located in Warner Park. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.GoMocs.com or call 266-MOCS.
The AEC Independent Film Series continues at the Bijou Theatre showing Persepolis through Thursday, March 20th. Call the Bijou at 265-5220 for showtimes.
The Hunter Museum will host an After Work Gallery Stroll from 5 to 8 PM this Thursday, March 20th. See the latest temporary exhibitions or your favorites from their permanent collection. For more information, visit www.HunterMuseum.org
On March 20th, AVA and the UTC Department of Art will host this year's Muse: Artist Lecture featuring Bill Thelen, a.k.a. Lump Litshitz, founder of Lump gallery/projects and Team Lump at the UTC Fine Arts Center. For additional information, please call 265-4282 ext. 104.
This Thursday, March 20, Michael Vasta will teach a wine class at Back Inn Café from 6 to 8 PM. The class will focus on a sampling of wines from the Stevenot Winery, a Boutique Winery located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The cost is $30 per person, which includes wine and hors d’oeuvres. Call 265-5033 x1 to make reservations.
The deadline for entries for the Hamilton County Library’s Bookmark Contest is this Friday, March 21st. Each bookmark must represent the library's 2008 theme "Join the Circle of Knowledge @ Your Library." For more information, please call 757-5310 or visit www.lib.chattanooga.gov
“My Little Pony Live" will be held at the Memorial Auditorium this Friday, March 21st, at 2 PM and on Saturday, March 22nd, at 10:30 AM, 2 PM and 5:30 PM. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com
Atlanta comedy troupe, Laughing Matters will come to the Creative Discovery Museum this Thursday and Friday to perform two improv comedy routines. Laughing Matters collects suggestions from children regarding setting, characters and themes to instantly perform sketches, songs and stories. Families and children K-5 are welcome to attend. For more information, please visit www.CDMFun.org
The Superchick: Cross the Line Tour will be at the Tivoli Theatre this Saturday, March 22nd, at 7 PM. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com
Join Outdoor Chattanooga’s OutVenture for a free clinic on basic fly fishing techniques on Saturday, March 22nd, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Coolidge Park. All equipment will be provided. The class is appropriate for adults and kids ages 10 and older when accompanied by an adult. Please call 643-6888 to make a reservation.
The Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society will hold a Community Contra Dance this Saturday, March 22nd, from 8 PM to 11 PM at All Saints Academy. A free contra dance lesson for newcomers is offered at 7:30 PM. Music will be provided by River City Roustabouts, featuring caller Chrissy Davis-Camp. Call 876-7359 or visit www.ContraNooga.org
Join the Hunter Museum for an Easter Sunday brunch on March 23rd, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Guests will enjoy a delicious Easter brunch for adults and children, as well as a chance to explore the galleries. Please call 267-0968 for prepaid reservations by Friday March 21 at noon.
Celebrate Easter with family and friends at The Chattanoogan hotel’s Broad Street Grille. The Chattanoogan’s outstanding culinary team is preparing an amazing Easter Lilly Champagne Brunch with dozens of traditional and innovative dishes. The meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday, March 23rd. Reservations may be made by calling 424-3700.
Hop on over to the Southern Belle Riverboat for an Easter Bunny Cruise on this Sunday. Enjoy a magic show, a visit from Elmo and a Deluxe Sandwich Buffet at 10:00 am or 1:00 pm. After lunch, board the Southern Belle Riverboat for a nibble of tasty desserts with the Easter Bunny! Call 266-4488 to make a reservation.
Join the Easter Bunny for fun and pictures at the Chattanooga Marriott at the Convention Center for their Annual Easter Brunch in the Plaza Ballroom. Call 756-0002 for more information and to make reservations.
Celebrate Easter at the Chattanooga Choo Choo in the Grand Dome Lobby, from 11:30am until 3:00pm. Enjoy lavish Salad Selections, Enticing Entrees, Cooked-to-Order Pasta & Carving Stations, and Delicious Desserts! The Choo Choo Easter Bunny will be there with goodies for all the children! For more information, go to www.ChooChoo.com
The 2nd Annual Power of One Mayor’s Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 3rd, at The Chattanoogan. Beginning at 11:30 AM, this program is presented in partnership with local organizations, non-profits and businesses to unify and reaffirm the City’s commitment to making Chattanooga a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community. The Keynote Speaker will be Eric Metaxas, noted author and screenwriter. To download a table commitment form or diversity partner packet, go to www.chattanooga.gov
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