posted November 11, 2008
Enjoy Autumn in Chattanooga with the following downtown events happening through Monday, Nov 17.
The 33rd annual YMCA Christmas Gift Market will be held this Tuesday through Thursday at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Market hours are 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Thursday. For more information call 266-YMCA.
Area high school seniors have an opportunity to speak to college recruiters and obtain instant scholarship offers to major colleges and universities this Wednesday, at the Infinite Scholars Scholarship Fair hosted by the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga. This second annual scholarship fair will be held at the Urban League on Martin Luther King Boulevard from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Please call 756-1762 for more information.
The Creative Discovery Museum will host the Wal-Mart Free Family Night this Thursday from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be a fun art lesson, and as always, Project Ready for School will be there with an opportunity to sign up for free books. Visit www.CDMFun.org for more information.
The Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County presents its 7th annual benefit concert, "A Song for the Children" featuring Vince Gill, this Thursday. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Tivoli Theatre. For tickets or more information, call the Memorial Auditorium box office at 642-TIXS or visit www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com.
Get ready for Pop Goes the Wiggles Live! The most successful family entertainment band in history, The Wiggles, will be at the Memorial Auditorium this Friday. Showtimes are at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com or by calling 642-TIXS.
Enjoy wine, cheese and early holiday shopping at Bill Shores Frames and Gallery at 2 North Shore on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Please call 756-6746 for more information.
Ballet Tennessee's fundraiser gala will be held this Friday from 6:30-11:30 p.m. in the Silver Ballroom of the Read House in downtown Chattanooga. The event will feature dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Ailey II dancers are the guests of honor. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 821-2055.
Join Why Know for the third annual Chair Affair art auction this Saturday at Loose Cannon Studios from 6-8 p.m. The live and silent auction will feature hand-painted chairs, paintings and professional photography. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $25 per person or $40 per couple, or at the door for $30 a person. Call 899-9188 or visit www.WhyKnow.org for more information or to make a reservation.
The Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression will be held this Thursday through Saturday at the Sheraton Read House Hotel and The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Selected papers will be presented during the three-day conference. All paper sessions are free and open to the public. Please visit www.utc.edu for more information.
The Chattanooga Track Club and Tennessee Jr. Miss will host the High Heel Race and 5K Run on Saturday at the Sports Barn in downtown Chattanooga. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a 150-yard high-heel sprint and then continue with the 5K race at 8 a.m. Registration forms are available at www.ChattanoogaTrackClub.org.
The Chattanooga Market will host Some Like it Hot Firehouse Chili cookoff this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. This annual contest will feature chili from five participating fire halls in the Chattanooga area, with all proceeds benefiting MDA. You can also enjoy the cool Autumn air under the pavilion while doing some early holiday shopping. Visit www.ChattanoogaMarket.com for more details.
Tickets are now on sale for Chattanooga Downtown Partnership's Breakfast with Santa, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, at The Chattanoogan Hotel on Broad Street. There are two seatings available, the first from 8:30-9:45 a.m., and the second from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Guests will enjoy a breakfast buffet, chilly science fun from the Creative Discovery Museum Science Theatre and a delightful musical show by our famous singing Santa. Goody bags filled with toys, candy and special discount coupons from area attractions will be given to each child in attendance. Tickets for Breakfast with Santa may be purchased online at www.DowntownChattanooga.org, or by calling 265-0771. Reservations are required, and payment must be made at time of reservation. This event is sponsored by Chattem, BB&T and Eagle Digital.
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