Walmart will host its annual Free Family Night this Thursday, May 8th from 5:30 PM to 8 PM at the Creative Discovery Museum. This month you can enjoy the new May Art Lesson, “Watercolor Landscapes.” Project Ready For School will be there to provide the opportunity to sign up for FREE books and Tenndercare will provide information about children's healthcare. For more information, please call 756-2738 or visit www.CDMFun.org.
The Chattanooga Downtown Partnership continues the Friday Market and Rhythm & Noon Concerts, at Miller Plaza this Friday, May 9th. From 11 AM to 2 PM, enjoy a Friday Market in Miller Plaza’s Waterhouse Pavilion featuring a variety of items for sale including fresh produce, canned goods, homemade candles and jewelry.The Rhythm & Noon Concert Series will feature a FREE lunchtime concert by swing band Sweet Georgia Sound on the Blue Cross Stage at Miller Plaza from Noon to 1 PM. The Rhythm & Noon concert series is sponsored by Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling, Cornerstone Community Bank, WTCI TV45 and Sunny 92.3. Call 265-0771 or visit www.DowntownChattanooga.org for more information.
Melissa Delbrige, author of Family Bible, will be at Rock Point Books this Friday, May 9th, at 7 PM, for a reading and signing of her work. Then on Saturday, May 10th, Rock Point will host a Fancy Nancy Tea beginning at 2PM. Celebrate Mothers day with cookies, punch, and fancy giveaways along with reading Fancy Nancy books. Tiaras, feathers, sparkles and other fancy attire are encouraged! This event is free and open to the public. Please visit www.RockPointBooks.com for additional information.
Bike Chattanooga will hold a Street Smart class this Saturday, May 10th from 9AM to 1PM at the Developmental Resource Center. This class will teach fundamental skills to begin riding a bicycle on the roads. To register or get additional information, please call 643-6887.
Shuptrine Fine Art Group will host an open house featuring both, Think Green! and Poised, this Saturday, May 10th, from 10AM to 4PM. Think Green! will feature handcrafted frames and works of art. Poised will feature portraitures from award-winning artists. Please visit www.ShuptrineFineArtGroup.com or call 266-4453 for more information.
Chattanooga will host its first ever Unifest event this Saturday, May 10th from 11:30AM to 7:30PM at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This festival promotes and celebrates unity-encouraging people of all colors to come together. To purchase tickets or to get more information, visit www.Unifest2008.com.
The Chattanooga Downtown Partnership will present the third annual TaleSpin Festival this Thursday, May 8th, through Sunday, May 11th. This event features national and regional tellers from all walks of life with stories of adventure, mystery and southern humor. A showcase of our national tellers will be held Thursday evening at the historic Tivoli Theatre, followed by telling at Coolidge Park on Friday from 5 PM to 11 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM. A Mother's Day Storytelling Breakfast Cruise aboard the Southern Belle on Sunday will conclude the weekend’s activities. TaleSpin Festival is sponsored by Fletcher Bright Company, McKay Used Books and CDs, Publix, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Comcast and Sunny 92.3. Please call 265-0771 or visit www.DowntownChattanooga.org for more information or to purchase tickets.
CreateHere is hosting Pangea Day this Saturday, May 10th from 2PM to 6PM at UTC’s Benwood Auditorium. This event features 24 short films, visionary speakers and inspiring music. For more information, please visit www.CreateHere.org.
The Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society will hold a Community Contra Dance this Saturday, May 10th, 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 Fletcher Bright Fiddle Band, featuring caller David Glick. Call 876-7359 or visit www.ContraNooga.org for more information.
The Chattanooga Choo Choo will be hosting a Mother’s Day Feast this Sunday, May 11th, from 11:30am until 3:00pm. For reservations, call 308- 2481.
The Chattanooga Marriott will host its annual Mother’s Day Brunch, this Sunday, May 11th, at 11:30AM, 12:30PM and 1:30PM at their Convention Center. To make reservations, please call 756-0002.
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Toast this Sunday, May 11th, from Noon until 5PM during the Chattanooga Market at the First Tennessee Pavilion. This event features a wine and cheese tasting, Sunday Brunch in the Market Café and an antique show. Local farms and local artists will round out this week’s market. For more information, please visit ChattanoogaMarket.com.
Chattanooga’s Memorial Auditorium welcomes Nickelodeon’s, The Backyardigans Live!, this Sunday, May 11th, beginning at 4PM. Tickets can be purchased at www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com, at The Memorial Auditorium box office, or by phone at 642-TIXS. Fans can visit www.nickJr.com for additional tour dates and show information. |
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