Coming Events at the Tivoli Theatre and Memorial Auditorium
FEBRUARY 2005
Riverdance
Memorial Auditorium
Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Riverdance is a celebration of Irish music, song and dance. The show focuses on the evolution of Irish dance and its similarities with, and influences on, other cultures. The phenomenon of Riverdance draws on Irish traditions and combines the richness of the music with the magic and sensuality of the dance. Riverdance had its world premiere at the Point Theatre in Dublin in 1995, where it opened to unanimous critical acclaim. The show has taken the world by storm and has been seen by over 11 million people worldwide. All seats are reserved at $31.50, $41.50 and $51.50 for the evening performances; $41.50, $31.50 and $21.00 for the matinee. Tickets are on sale now at Memorial Auditorium box office and online at www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Charge by phone (423) 642-TIXS.
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Memorial Auditorium
Friday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m.
A play that defines the power of love and forgiveness, starring K-Ci & JoJo, Malik Yoba, Shirley Murdock, Red Grant, Latrice Pace, and Derrick Brinkley. All seats are reserved at $23.50 and $27.50. Tickets are on sale now at Memorial Auditorium box office and online at www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Charge by phone (423) 642-TIXS.
Pre-Valentine Gospel Concert
Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.
Jerry Foster presents a southern gospel concert featuring Gold City and the Crabb Family. Tickets are $19.50 for artist circle, $14.50 for reserved floor, $12.50 for general admission balcony. Tickets are available at Memorial Auditorium box office. Charge by phone (423) 642-TIXS.
CSO Pops
Tivoli Theatre
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m.
It’s Big Band Fever! Join the Chattanooga Symphony for a Valentine’s performance full of romance and swing. For ticket information call the CSO office at (423) 267-8583.
Golden Wing Travelogue
Memorial Auditorium
Monday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Explore Western Canada, Far and Wild with filmmaker John Wilson. Tickets are $8 at the door. For series ticket information call Golden Wing at (423) 624-3313.
47th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair
Memorial Auditorium
Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m.
The Chattanooga branch of the NAACP presents their annual fashion show fundraiser. Ticket information to be announced.
CSO Symphony
Tivoli Theatre
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18-19 at 8 p.m.
Join the CSO for this tribute to discovery, with a performance of The Planets by Gustav Holst, Voyage by John Corigliano, and Innerspace by Mario Abril. Robert Bernhardt, Conductor. For ticket information call the CSO office at (423) 267-8583.
Larry the Cable Guy
Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.
Git-R-Done! The comedian from the Blue Collar Comedy series returns to Chattanooga. All seats are reserved at $39.50. Additional service charges may apply. Tickets are on sale now at Memorial Auditorium box office and online at www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Charge by phone (423) 642-TIXS.
Porgy and Bess
Memorial Auditorium
Sunday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m.
When Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess premiered in 1935, few imagined it would become the forerunner of today’s hottest Broadway musicals, which are essentially operatic works. Conceived as a folk opera, Porgy and Bess created an air of bewilderment and excitement when it opened. Today it is recognized as a masterpiece, entwining pride, prejudice, pathos and passion with a heartwarming and memorable score, which includes the classics Summertime, I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’, and It Ain’t Necessarily So. All seats are reserved at $30 and $25, with discounts for seniors and students. Presented by the UTC Patten Performances series. Tickets are on sale now at the UTC box office. Buy online at www.utc.edu/finearts, or charge by phone (423) 425-4269.
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Memorial Auditorium
Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m.
Smokey Joe’s Cafe celebrates the rock ‘n’ roll legacy of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the songwriting team that created such hits as Jailhouse Rock, Stand By Me, Spanish Harlem, On Broadway, Yakety Yak, Love Potion Number Nine, Hound Dog, Poison Ivy, I’m a Woman, Kansas City and many, many more. Leiber and Stoller’s songs defined an era, creating hits for such artists as The Coasters, The Drifters, Ben E. King, Peggy Lee, and of course, Elvis Presley. Smokey Joe’s Cafe celebrates those bygone days of first kisses and last dances, capturing the contagious spirit of the 1950’s and 60’s. Presented by Best of Broadway and TAPA. All seats are reserved at $32.50, $38.50, $42.50 and $46.50. Tickets are on sale now at Memorial Auditorium box office. Charge by phone (423) 642-TIXS.
The Del McCoury Band
Tivoli Theatre
Thursday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.
Chattanooga’s own Dismembered Tennesseans welcome the award-winning bluegrass group, the Del McCoury Band. All seats are reserved at $20.00. Tickets are on sale now at Memorial Auditorium box office and online at www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Charge by phone (423) 642-TIXS.
The Flying W Wranglers in Concert
Tivoli Theatre
Monday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
The Flying W Wranglers are the featured entertainers at The Flying W Ranch in Colorado Springs, where they put on at least 300 shows a year. They have been performing as a group since 1953, making the Wranglers the second oldest true western group in the world. (The Sons of the Pioneers are the oldest). There have been 24 members of the group over the years. They rank among some of the finest musicians in the country, all playing several different instruments. To date, they have recorded 38 albums of western music. They have also done several radio specials with Focus on the Family. All seats reserved at $10.50 and $12.50. Tickets go on sale Jan. 21 at Memorial Auditorium box office and online at www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Charge by phone (423) 642-TIXS.
MARCH 2005
CSO Pops
Tivoli Theatre
Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m.
The CSO presents Chattanooga Jukebox, a concert celebrating Chattanooga’s diverse musical traditions and featuring the first public performance of The Four Seasons of Marrcrest. For tickets and information call the CSO at (423) 267-8583.
Paul Belcher Gospel Concert
Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
Featuring gospel recording artists Michael Combs, Heirline, the Gospel Enforcers, and the Greesons. For tickets call (423) 253-7900.
Golden Wing Travelogue
Memorial Auditorium
Monday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m.
The Golden Wing travelogue explores China: The 21st Century with filmmaker Buddy Hatton. Tickets are $8.00 at the door. For more information call the Foundation at (423) 624-3313.
CSO Orchestra
Tivoli Theatre
Thursday-Friday, March 17-18 at 8 p.m.
The CSO Classical Series presents The Emperor, with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, as well as selections by Schubert and J. S. Bach. Robert Bernhardt, Conductor. With guest pianist Anne-Marie McDermott. For tickets call the CSO at (423) 267-8583.
Fiddler on the Roof
Memorial Auditorium
Tuesday, March 30 at 8 p.m.
Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as a... Fiddler on the Roof! Tevye, humble milkman, harried husband and devoted father to five marriageable daughters, invites us into his little village of Anatevka. Here, there is a tradition for everything – how to eat, how to wear clothes, how to pray, how to marry... all of which are happily imparted by our earthy philosopher. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof is filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” All seats are reserved from $32.50 to $46.50. Tickets are on sale at Memorial Auditorium box office. Charge by phone (423) 642-TIXS.