A celebration to kick off the winter break from college, a Battle of the Bells by native tv stations and a Tunnel of Tinsel at a automotive wash are among the many highlights of the weekend. Here is a chronology.
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COMEDY
— Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., will welcome comic Louis C.Okay. at 8 p.m. Thursday. C.Okay.’s trophy case consists of three Peabody Awards, three Grammy Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Display Actors Guild Award. Tickets are $50-$75. tivolichattanooga.com
— The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St., will host a Christmas comedy fundraiser at 7 p.m. Thursday that includes Chattanooga comic JJ Barrows, with particular visitor Lisa Gilbert. Barrows, whose web site describes her as having “a coronary heart for the aged,” has earmarked proceeds for Meals on Wheels, which serves aged, terminally unwell and homebound residents of the world. Tickets are $20. The weekend’s headliner is perennial favourite James Gregory in a particular engagement. Reveals begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $30-$35. thecomedycatch.com
— Mountain Arts Neighborhood Middle, 809 Kentucky Ave., Sign Mountain, will supply Improv Chattanooga’s “Whose Line Is It, Sign Mountain” at 8 p.m. Friday. The interactive skits are just like these seen on the tv present “Whose Line Is It Anyway.” Tickets are $10-$15. signalmacc.org
DANCE
— Chattanooga Dance Theatre, 5151 Austin Street, Hixson, will current performances of “Nooga Nutcracker” at 2 and seven:30 p.m. Saturday within the UTC Superb Arts Middle, 752 Dr. Roland Carter St. “Nooga Nutcracker” units the traditional ballet in present-day Chattanooga and options a number of types of dance. Tickets are $22-$28. chattanoogadancetheatre.com
— Unity Dance Troupe, knowledgeable firm of native dancers and actors, will current a Broadway-style manufacturing of “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol” in three performances this weekend. The venue has modified from Westmore Church of God to Lee College’s Dixon Middle, 1053 Church St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Reveals begin at 7 p.m. Friday, 3 and seven p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $14-$30. unitydancetroupe.com
FILM
— Imax Theater, 201 Chestnut St., continues each day screenings of “The Polar Specific” at varied occasions by way of Dec. 26 (closed Christmas Day). Tickets are $8-$10. A particular occasion, PJs and Polar, set for 9:15-11:45 a.m. Saturday, is an opportunity to see the film in your pajamas and meet the conductor. Tickets are $13-$20. tnaqua.org
— Gem Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun. Ga., will conclude its free film sequence with a sing-along model of “White Christmas” at 1 and seven p.m. Monday. The 1954 movie stars Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye and Vera-Ellen. Concessions will probably be out there. calhoungemtheatre.org
MUSIC
— St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St., continues its Introduction Live performance Collection at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday with harpist Caroline Brown Hudson. The free, 25-minute efficiency is adopted by an non-obligatory soup lunch for $6. A basket at the back of the church is for donations of winter hats, gloves, scarves and socks for the Chatt Basis, previously the Chattanooga Neighborhood Kitchen. stpaulschatt.org
— Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., has added the Knotty Professors to its weekly Jazz within the Lounge lineup at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Cowl is $5. barkinglegs.org
— Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., presents Christmas With Michael W. Smith at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The present by the modern Christian artist additionally will embody Michael Tait, lead singer for Newsboys and a 3rd of the Christian rock group DC Discuss. Tickets are $54-$79. tivolichattanooga.com
— Choral Arts of Chattanooga will supply a Christmas live performance, “Great Peace,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. The $15 tickets can be found on-line or on the door. choralartsofchattanooga.weebly.com
— Cumberland County Playhouse, 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn., will welcome the Inversion Vocal Ensemble in live performance at 7:30 p.m. CST Thursday. That includes classically skilled college students and alumni of Tennessee State College, Oakwood College, Vanderbilt College, Morehouse School, College of Tennessee and Union College, Inversion performs classical, modern gospel, jazz requirements and inspirational music. Tickets are $25. ccplayhouse.com
— Songbirds, 35 Station St., welcomes nation singer Nick Shoulders, with the Lostines, at 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $15-$17. songbirdsfoundation.com
— Again Alley Productions, an area theater firm, will supply its annual Christmas live performance by the Holidates, an in-house ensemble, at 7 p.m. Friday within the Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St. Tickets are $6-$8. bapshows.com
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, inside 5 Wits Brewing, 1501 Lengthy St., has two exhibits this weekend. Friday options St. Owsley in “a contemporary tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia,” at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15. Saturday, Chattanooga alt-rock band The Afternooners will current a Christmas live performance with company Oweda and Oki Turbo at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15. barrelhouseballroom.com
— The Sign, 1810 Chestnut St., plans two exhibits this weekend. First up, at 9 p.m. Friday, is the Dolly Disco, a celebration for nation/disco dancing queens. Along with its namesake entertainer, Dolly Parton, the present will embody music by Kacey Musgraves, Orville Peck, Shania Twain, Miley Cyrus, Cher, Whitney Houston, The Chicks, Madonna, Tina Turner and Sheryl Crow. Tickets are $10-$40. Saturday presents Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute, with help from Frank Hurricane, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$40. thesignaltn.com
— Princess Theatre, 215 S. Cedar Ave., South Pittsburg, Tenn., will function nation recording artist Mo Pitney in a free Christmas live performance at 6 p.m. CST Saturday. mopitney.com
— Gem Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga., will current the Dana Patterson Merry Christmas Live performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The fundraiser for the theater will embody music by Whitewater Junction, Faye & Jessie Bentley and Jule Medders, plus the Christmas story learn by Steven Pearson and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets are $20. calhoungemtheatre.org
— Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will current “House for the Holidays,” a Pops live performance of seasonal favorites and a go to from Santa, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and three p.m. Sunday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets are $15-$90. chattanoogasymphony.org
OUT & ABOUT
— Vacation Items Market continues 3-5 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 22 on the Ooltewah Farmers Market at Ooltewah Nursery, 5829 Principal St. Distributors can have handmade arts and crafts, plus contemporary and ready meals out there. ooltewahnursery.com
— Christmas cookies are on the menu at an all-ages, hands-on adorning class taught by Mrs. Claus 5-8 p.m. Thursday on the East Ridge Neighborhood Middle, 1515 Tombras Ave. Santa, who is thought to like cookies, is anticipated to make an look. Value to take part is a meals donation to the East Ridge Meals Pantry. facebook.com/eastridgetn
— Battle of the Bells, set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, will pit Chattanooga broadcasters in a contest for Salvation Military donations at Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. WTVC NewsChannel 9 will probably be on the Celebration Fowl entrance, WDEF Information 12 will probably be on the Rodizio Grill entrance and WRCB Native 3 Information will probably be on the Meals Court docket entrance. The stations will air segments to encourage viewers to go to their mall entrance and donate into their pink buckets. hamiltonplace.com/store/santas_workshop
— Winter Break Spectacular, a neighborhood social gathering to kick off Hamilton County Faculties’ winter break, is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Park, 910 Market St. The occasion consists of free photographs with the Chattanooga Elf, vacation music, oversize video games, meals distributors, balloon animals, face portray, vacation treats, arts and crafts, soccer and a free screening of “Elf” at sundown (round 5:30 p.m.). Deliver your personal seating. rivercitycompany.com
— Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., will host Mad Priest Espresso Roasters’ Three Mad Males, a stay Introduction podcast taping, at 6 p.m. Friday. Tim Whitaker, Michael Rice and April Ajoy will lead the viewers in what they describe in press materials as a “nuanced dialogue on religion and life in these wild occasions.” A part of Mad Priest’s enterprise mannequin, based on its web site, is to help social justice and environmental causes. Tickets are $20-$35. A livestream is obtainable for $6.66. Espresso and grownup drinks will probably be out there. barkinglegs.org
— Tunnel of Tinsel, a drive-through wonderland with lights and decor, scorching cocoa, cookies, sweet canes, letters to Santa and a go to from Santa and his elves, will probably be open 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at ModWash, 5972 East Brainerd Street. Value is $20 per automotive for members, $25 for nonmembers. modwash.com/tunneloftinsel
— Cookies With Santa, a household occasion to see Santa and revel in snacks, is scheduled 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Joe Inventory Memorial Park, 208-B N. Principal St., LaFayette, Ga. Admission is free, however donations will probably be accepted. bridgescb.org
— Walker County African American Museum and Cultural Middle will debut at 1 p.m. Saturday within the Wardlaw Constructing, 309 N. Principal St., LaFayette, Ga. The middle focuses on the post-slavery historical past of Black People within the area by way of touchscreen displays, a timeline, images and historic artifacts. Common hours will probably be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sundays. facebook.com/groups/WCAAHAA
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— Scuba Claus will make his final look of the season at 2 p.m. Saturday within the River Journey constructing on the Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. The occasion is a part of Holidays Below the Peaks, a promotion that continues by way of Dec. 31 with festive music and an electrical eel that may illuminate the lights on a Christmas tree. Admission is $22-$35. tnaqua.org/holidays
— Mountain Arts Neighborhood Middle, 809 Kentucky Ave., Sign Mountain, will host a Wings To Soar flying raptor program as a fundraiser for Happinest Wildlife Rescue at 3 p.m. Saturday. Value is $5-$20. signalmacc.org
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— Chattanooga Vacation Market, Chattanooga Market’s indoor reward bazaar, is in its remaining weekend on the Chattanooga Conference Middle, 1 Carter Plaza. Stay music and different leisure are included. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. chattanoogamarket.com
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— Candlelight excursions proceed this weekend on the Marsh Home, 308 N. Principal St., LaFayette. The house is embellished within the fashion of Christmas within the Eighties, and excursions finish with scorching cider and ginger cookies. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A $5 donation per individual is requested. Reservations are required. 706-638-5187
— Christmas in Collegedale launches this yr on the Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. The town-sponsored occasion, set for 4-7:30 p.m. Sunday, will embody music, meals vehicles, yard video games, photographs with Santa, tales with Mrs. Claus, a canned meals drive by the Collegedale Police Division and a neighborhood tree lighting. collegedaleparksandrec.com
THEATER
— Scenic Metropolis Shakespeare will conclude its yearlong take a look at Shakespeare’s comedies with a dialogue of “Twelfth Evening” at 7 p.m. Thursday within the Edney constructing, 1100 Market St. There isn’t any value to take part. A livestream will probably be out there. sceniccityshakespeare.org
— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will supply remaining performances of two vacation exhibits this weekend. “Each Christmas Story Ever Instructed (And Then Some),” for mature audiences, is described as a zany romp by way of the classics. Present time is 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20-$25. “The Finest Christmas Pageant Ever,” a musical for households, has exhibits at 7 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15-$20. theatrecentre.com
— Dalton Little Theatre, 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga., presents the final two performances of “DLT’s Twisted Vacation Shorts (The Slings and Arrows of Vacation Cheer),” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10-$15. daltonlittletheatre.com
— Yellow Dragon Productions ends its run of “A Tuna Christmas” with three exhibits this weekend. The Texas-set comedy has two quick-change actors portraying all 24 characters. Reveals begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3210 Social Circle. Tickets are $10-$16. yellowdragonproductions.org
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Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.
