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NOV. 24-FEB. 2
Ice on the Landing at the Chattanooga Market. iceonthelanding.com.
JAN. 13-20
The Unity Group of Chattanooga's 55th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Week Celebration “Dream Big! Act Bold! Ignite Change Together!"
Schedule of Events:
- Monday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m., virtual - “Housing Justice and Anti-Displacement in Marginalized Communities”. Presenter is Jecorey Arthur, Councilman Louisville Metro Council District 4. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. - "Stand for Public Schools (No to School Vouchers!) Day of Action" at Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E MLKing Blvd. Facilitator is CALEB and Public School Strong. Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. - "The Rebirth of Black Neighborhoods: How to Make Them a Decent Place to Live" at The Community Haven, 815 N. Hickory St. Facilitator is Bro. Kevin Muhammad. Friday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. - "Dialogue with Dr, James Small" at 1403 Tunnel Blvd. Facilitator is Rev. Dr. Charlotte S.N.N. Williams. Saturday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. - “Annual Prayer Breakfast” at Tucker Baptist Church, 1115 N. Moore Road. Featured speaker is Master Hilton Rawls III of Greater Grace Ministries (Newark, NJ). Sunday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. - “MLK Week Gospel Music Extravaganza” at Olivet Nation, 4872 Jersey Pike, Ste. A. Facilitator is Sister Willie McClendon. Monday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. - “MLK Youth Symposium” at Chattanoogan Hotel, 1201 Broad St. Facilitator is Urban League of Greater Chattanooga. At 1 p.m. - "55th Annual Memorial March and Parade." Lineup begins at 12:30 p.m.; route begins at 1 p.m. at Georgia Avenue along Miller Park, and will end at Peeples Street. At 2 p.m. - "Main Program" at Olivet Baptist Church, 740 E. MLKing Blvd. Featured speaker is Pastor Clay Holliday Jr., New Wards AME (13th Episcopal District).
FEB. 1-2
The Scenic Stitches Fiber Festival at the Chattanooga Convention Center. For more information, including ticket sales, class schedules, and vendor details, visit www.ScenicStitches.com.
FEB. 20-23
Chattanooga's Antiques Show and Sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday at The Signal Ballroom in the Chattanooga Choo Choo Complex, 21 Choo Choo Ave. Hours are on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Featured will be over 20 antique dealers from around the country showcasing a diverse selection of merchandise from paintings to furniture to jewelry to glassware and more. Proceeds from the three-day event benefit the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts education and outreach programs. Admission is $20, which is good for in and out for all three days. A preview party will be held at The Signal Ballroom in the Chattanooga Choo Choo Complex on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person, which includes show admission all weekend ($20 value). Bundle tickets are available for the show admission, preview party and brunch at $195 per person. The Appraisal Fair with Heritage Auctions will be held at The Signal Ballroom on Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (time slot required). Cost is $30 for one item, which also includes one ticket to the Antiques Show and Sale ($20 value, good for all three days). Price is $10 for each additional item. Tickets and timed reservations are required. Once you get your ticket for your item(s) through Eventbrite, email Meagan McMillan to reserve your time slot at meagenm@ha.com. A Champagne Brunch, with speaker Heather Turner of Thrifted Home Co., will be held at Renaissance Commons, 402 East 2nd St. in Chattanooga on Saturday from 9:30-11 a.m. (time slot required). Tickets are $75 per person and include one ticket for the Antiques Show, good for three days ($20 value). Brunch tickets also include complimentary admission to the Houston 'Pop Up' Museum and 20 percent off in the Gil Shop on the day of the brunch only. One hundred percent of the ticket sales benefit the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts. Bundle tickets are available for show admission, preview party and brunch. Click here for ticket information.