Here is what is going on in the arts in Chattanooga this week:
Ongoing
AEC Independent Film Series presents, "Mondays in the Sun"
Ends 09-Oct-03
AEC Independent Film Series offers a new film each week at the Bijou Theatre. Contact AEC to purchase discount card or be added to film email list. "Mondays in the Sun," directed by Fernando Leon de Arnoa, depicts a group of recently unemployed dock workers and the idle lives they lead in Northern Spain. In Spanish with English subtitles. Rated R. For more information, please contact Leah Behm: 423-267-1218, www.artsedcouncil.org.
AVA: Exhibit: Leslie Rech-Requiem for a Hardware Store site-sensitive installation
Ends 07-Nov-03
This installation pays homage to the "Mom and Pop" businesses of the past. AVA Gallery hours are Tues - Fri 10am-6pm and Sat 11am - 5pm. For more information, please contact Katie Meyer, AVA Exhibits Coordinator: 423 265-4282, www.avartists.org.
Ballet Tennessee Saturday Master Class Series
Ends 18-Oct-03
Dancers at an intermediate to advanced level are cordially invited to attend the Master Classes held at Ballet Tennessee on Saturdays. Saturday, September 27 Stephanie Braly of Huntsville Ballet and Images Dance will teach an Advanced Jazz Class from 12:15-1:45. Classes are $15 a piece. Classes will be taught by Stephanie Braly, Jessica Laliberte & Ray Hall. When the series resumes in January guests will include Mark Diamond, Jon Rodgriguez and dancers from Alvin Ailey II. Saturday, September 27 Stephanie Braly of Huntsville Ballet will teach an advanced jazz class from 12:15-1:45. Dancers at an intermediate to advanced level are cordially invited to attend. For more information, please contact Mary Sloan: 821-2055, www.ballettennessee.org.
"Black Diamond Days: A History of the Negro Baseball Leagues"
Ends 26-Oct-03
In 1997, the Chattanooga Regional History Museum opened Black Diamond Days: A History of Negro League Baseball to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Major League Baseball's finest moment - April 15, 1947, the day that Jackie Robinson stepped onto the playing field for the Brooklyn Dodgers and broke modern baseball's "color barrier." The in-house designed and built exhibit will be on view once again, July 18 - October 26, 2003 To celebrate the return of Black Diamond Days, the history museum plans to host a reunion highlighting Chattanooga's African-American Little League teams. Anyone who was involved with the Little Leaguers, either as players, parents, umpires coaches, sponsors or in any other way, or anyone who knows of contacts who might be helpful with the museum's efforts, is asked to please call the museum's Program Director, Mary Beth Sanders, at 423-265-3247, as soon as possible. The reunion will be open to the public so that the Little Leaguers' stories can be shared with the community.
Chattanooga, Parks, Rec, Arts & Culture-Guitar Lessons
Ends 10-Oct-03
Beginning guitar lessons will be held at the Brainerd Rec Center Complex beginning on the evening of Sept. 11. The class will meet every Thursday for four weeks and the cost is $40. The class is open for ages 12-adult and seniors. Please contact the Dept. of Parks, Rec, Arts & Culture for more information. For more information, please contact : 423-425-3600.
Chattanooga Parks, Rec, Arts & Culture-Water Color Classes
Ends 17-Oct-03
Water color classes will be held from Sept. 12-Oct. 17 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am every Friday morning. The cost of the class is $36 and is open to all adults and seniors interested in learning the basics of creating water color art pieces. The recreation center is located at 1010 North Moore Road and you may contact 423-425-3600 to register or obtain more information. For more information, please contact Dept. of Parks, Rec, Arts & Culture: 423-697-1289.
Chattanooga Parks, Rec, Arts & Culture-Quilting for Beginners
Ends 17-Oct-03
There will be a beginning quilting class beginning on Sept. 12 through Oct. 17. The class will meet every Friday at 11:00. The cost of the class is $30, plus $12 for materials. Please call the number provided to make your reservations. For more information, please contact Dept. of Parks, Rec, Arts & Culture: 423-697-1289.
Chattanooga Regional History Museum-"Reaching for the Stars"
Ends 25-Jan-03
This exhibit examines the towering religious, commercial, social and residential architecture that forms Chattanooga's skyline. For more information, please contact CRHM: 423-265-3247, www.chattanoogahistory.com.
John Totten Memorial First Friday Old-time Gospel Singing
Ends 05-Dec-03
Calvary Assembly of God will host a shape-note singing the first Friday of each month through 2003. The singings will be held on July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, and December 5. Walk-on shape-note choir singing will start at 7 PM until 7:30 PM. Choir seating will be on a first come basis. The choir will be accompanied by a walk-on acoustic band. The entire community is invited to participate in either the choir or acoustic band. There will be an open-mike special singing between 7:30 to 8 PM. All combinations of performers are invited to participate. Slots are limited so performers should sign-up early by calling the event chairman, Donnie Bryson. There will be a five-minute time limit for each group. There will be a seven shape-note singing school held before each singing. The shape-note singing school will last from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM.
Oak Street Playhouse-"Miracle On 34th Street" Auditions
Ends 06-Oct-03
Auditions for "Miracle On 34th Street" will be held on Sunday, October 5th at 5 PM and Monday, October 6th at 6:30 PM. Various roles are available, from a girl around the age of ten to a Santa Claus age gentleman. Approximately 15 roles for men, women, and children are available. No preparation is necessary. Auditions will be held at the Oak Street Playhouse, in First Centenary United Methodist Church, at the corner of Oak and Lindsey in Downtown Chattanooga. For more information, please contact Michael Tulloss: 423-756-2428.
Temporary/Contemporary/SE
Ends 02-Nov-03
Temporary/Contemporary/SE is a series of exhibitions featuring contemporary art made by emerging artists in the Southeast. Terry Cannon, September 30 - November 2, 2003. Reception Friday, October 10, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cannon is a self-trained artist who creates bold, colorful works. For more information, please contact Eileen Henry Haun: www.huntermuseum.org.
UTC Cress Gallery of Art-UTC Dept. of Art Biennial Faculty Exhibition
Ends 13-Oct-03
The Cress Gallery located in the UTC Fine Arts Center at the corner of Vine and Palmetto will begin its fall series with a faculty exhibition. The opening reception will be held on September 2, 2003 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please contact the Cress Gallery for further information. For more information, please contact Cress Gallery: 423-425-4600.
Monday, October 06, 2003
Arts & Education Council/The Mountain Lake Trust for Public Land-"Rivers and Tides"
Ends 06-Oct-03
Rivers and Tides is a rare film about an artist that is, in itself, a work of art. It is a sensual and poetic journey in to the world and mind of renowned Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy. Using materials from nature, Goldsworthy allows the elements to have the last say in his beautiful creations. Thomas Reidelsheimer followed the artist for over a year documenting his improvisational working process and capturing the serene spectacle of his works. The San Francisco Critics Circle named "Rivers and Tides" the best Documentary Film of 2002. Admission is $7.50, $5.00 for students and AEC film club card holders. For more information, please contact : 423-267-1218, www.artsedcouncil.org.
Recruiting Men to Sing Barbershop
Ends 06-Oct-03
The Chattanooga Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing, commonly known as the Choo Choo Chorus, is looking for a "few good men" to come and join us in preparing for our Christmas show. The performance will be held at the C.C. Bond Auditorium on the Chattanooga State Campus on Friday evening, December 5. The chorus will perform familiar songs, and you are invited to rehearse starting Monday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. (and each Monday evening after) at the old All Saints' Academy Bldg. For more information, please contact Lamar Owens: 423-265-7392.
Wednesday, October 08, 2003
AVA Center-Hambidge Center speakers
Ends 08-Oct-03
Dimmie Ziegler, director of Hambidge Center, will be in Chattanooga to meet with artists and writers and to answer questions and share information about the center and residencies. She will show slides of the center and provide applications for those that art interested. If you have further questions or would like to meet at another time with Dimmie, you may call Eleanor Cooper, 624-1215. For more information, please contact : 423-265-4282.
Thursday, October 09, 2003
Allied Arts Conference Room
Ends 09-Oct-03
Dimmie Ziegler, director of Hambidge Center, will be in Chattanooga to meet with artists and writers and to answer questions an If you have further questions or would like to meet at another time with Dimmie, you may call Eleanor Cooper, 624-1215. For more information, please contact : 423-756-2787.
Friday, October 10, 2003
AEC Independent Film Series presents, "The Housekeeper"
Ends 16-Oct-03
AEC Independent Film Series offers a new film each week at the Bijou Theatre. Contact AEC to purchase discount card or be added to film email list. This bittersweet romantic comedy, directed by Claude Berri, tells of a lonely divorcee and the relationship with his new housekeeper. In French with English subtitles. For more information, please contact Leah Behm: 423-267-1218, www.artsedcouncil.org.
Saturday, October 11, 2003
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera-"The Giants of Broadway"
Ends 11-Oct-03
Featuring Christane Noll, Ron Raines and the CSO Chorus with director Darrin Hassevoort. Guest Conductor: Donald Pippin. Donald Pippin, former Chattanoogan, Baylor alumnus, and formerly music director of New York's Radio City Music Hall, makes a triumphant return and his CSO debut. Maestro Pippin takes us on a tour of the greatest Broadway hits, many of which he conducted at their first performances! A night sure to thrill. For more information, please contact Patty Grove-Currey: 267-8583 ext. 104, www.chattanoogasymphony.org.
Chattanooga Audubon Society: Annual Indian Summer Days
Ends 11-Oct-03
Come step back in time with us in a family atmosphere where each family member will find something that interests them. This is a fall celebration of our Native American and Pioneer heritage through arts, crafts, games, dances, storytelling, and music. The Battlecreek Singers will be the drum group. Jamie Russell will MC the Native American part of the event and also play the flute and guitar. Festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a prayer led by Alva Crowe. Please contact the Chattanooga Audubon Society for more information or visit their website! For more information, please contact Audubon Society: 423-892-1499, www.AudubonChattanooga.org.
Ballet Tennessee Master Class Series
Stephanie Braly of Huntsville Ballet and Images Dance will be teaching a Advanced Jazz Master Class on Saturday, October 11th. Dancers are cordially invited to attend for $15. Pre-registration is requested. For more information, please contact Mary Sloan: 423-821-2055, www.ballettennessee.org.
Sunday, October 12, 2003
Free Organ Concert
Ends 12-Oct-03
First-Centenary United Methodist Church will present a free organ concert by Dr. Gaylord W. French. The program will feature music by Bach, Lizst, Vierne, Diemer, and others. Dr. French, former head of the Newark Boys Choir, is a music educator, conductor, and vocal coach. He has served as music director and organist of Central Presbyterian Church in Montclair, NJ, since 1976. For more information, please contact First-Centenary United Methodist Church: 423-756-2021.
UTC-Patten Performances-"Sol Y Canto"
Ends 12-Oct-03
Winner of Boston Magazine's "Best of Boston 1996" for Latin rhythms and the 1995 Boston Music Awards for outstanding Latin act, Sol Y Canto is an exuberant Latin band headed by Rosi and Brian Amador. Their music features a wide variety of Latin American and Caribbean dance and folklore rhythms with positive spirit. Please call the UTC Fine Arts Center for more information. For more information, please contact UTC Fine Arts: 423-425-4269, www.utc.edu/finearts.
Chattanooga Regional History Museum-"Sunday Perks"
Ends 12-Oct-03
Sunday Perks is a free day at the CRHM to introduce families, especially children, to the wonderful exhibits and programs that we offer. Mary Beth Sanders, the museum's Program Coordinator, is planning those special family programs. For more information, please contact CRHM: 423-265-3247, www.chattanoogahistory.com.