Edmon’s Family Farm Bluegrass Festival – June 27-29
The country setting of the Edmon's Family Farm in Pikeville cannot be surpassed. Jam sessions by the musically talented family along with regional bands bring this place to life as the sights and sounds of a long-lost Tennessee summer resonate. Home-cooked food, shaded seating, restrooms, and camping spots under the trees by a creek. For more information call 423-533-2720 or 423-533-2455.
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Main Street Cruise-In – June 28
Held the fourth Saturday of each month April – October, classic car enthusiasts gather around the Courthouse Square in downtown Cleveland for this popular event. See restored cars, stroll the streets, shop, and enjoy dinner in one of many locally-owned restaurants. For more information, please visit www.mainstreetcruisein.com.
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Englewood June Days – June 28
Taking place on the town square in Englewood, Tennessee is a small-town event with big time fun. An old-fashioned pancake breakfast kicks off the day followed by an antique tractor show, live music, food and fun. Old-fashioned ‘street-dancing’ closes out the night. For more information call 423-887-5455.
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2008 Hands On Workshops / Raku Dreams: "Raku Kiln Building with Harry Hearn" on June 28 & 29 and "Raku with Steven Forbes de Soule" August 16 & 17 at the Oak Ridge Art Center in Oak Ridge, TN.
See www.oakridgeartcenter.org for more information or call (865) 482-1441 or email oakridgeartcenter@comcast.net.
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Because Clifford the Big Red Dog is sooooo big, Creative Discovery Museum is having a contest to identify Chattanooga's biggest dog.
In celebration of the Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog exhibit, Creative Discovery Museum invites pets and their owners to celebrate summer with a dog parade, including contests and fun activities. It all happens at the Dog Days of Summer Dog Parade on June 28, from 9-10 a.m. on the Plaza outside the Museum.
Prizes will be given in four categories: biggest dog, smallest dog, best Clifford look alike, and funniest pet trick. Local artist Charlie Newton will be drawing pet portraits in pastels at no charge. Clifford the Big Red Dog will be on hand for photos, so people should be sure to bring their cameras.
"This is a chance for families to bring their dog out to play. They can bring their favorite pet, have a fun morning, and enjoy Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog," said Arts Manager Liza Blair.
Every family that brings a dog will receive one free adult admission and one free child admission. Dog Days of Summer is a free event. No registration is necessary, and it is not necessary to purchase a Museum admission. All dogs must be on a leash, and no dogs are allowed inside the Museum unless they are assistance dogs.
"We encourage people to come for the parade, then take their pets home and come back to the Museum," said Blair. "We want all the dogs to stay healthy, so we don't want to have a dog left in a hot car or tied to a tree while the people are inside." There will be plenty of water and dog treats for the contestants.
Now Open Summer Hours, June 21-August 10. Beginning Saturday, June 21 the Museum will be open every day (Monday through Sunday) from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Regular hours will resume on Monday, August 11.
Tickets are $8.95 for children and adults. Creative Discovery Museum is located at 321 Chestnut Street in downtown Chattanooga. For more information, call (423) 756-2738, or visit www.cdmfun.org.
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The Chattanooga History Center will offer Riverfront Tours featuring a general history of Chattanooga, at 10:00am and 1:00pm, Thursdays through Sundays, June 19th through August 24th. Tours depart from, and return to, the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, and last up to 1 ˝ hours. The fee is $5 for adults, $3 for children 6-12. Children under 6 are free. Tickets can be purchased in the Visitors Center.
The Riverfront is at the core of Chattanooga’s history, and it is the one place in our community from which sites related to the first settlers, the Cherokees, the Civil War, reconstruction, industrialization, and the renaissance can be visually referenced. Take a short walk, approximately 6 blocks, with our guide, and get an overview of the fascinating history of this place.
For more information, call 423-265-3247, extension 10.
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The Chattanooga Downtown Partnership presents entertainment each weekend at Ross’s Landing Plaza, the area surrounding the Tennessee Aquarium. This Saturday, June 28th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM will feature a live performance by Dan Landrum on the hammer dulcimer. For more information, please call 265-0771.
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The Chattanooga History Center will offer Riverfront Tours featuring a general history of Chattanooga, at 10:00am and 1:00pm, Thursdays through Sundays, June 19th through August 24th. Tours depart from, and return to, the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, and last up to 1 ˝ hours. The fee is $5 for adults, $3 for children 6-12. Children under 6 are free. Tickets can be purchased in the Visitors Center.
The Riverfront is at the core of Chattanooga’s history, and it is the one place in our community from which sites related to the first settlers, the Cherokees, the Civil War, reconstruction, industrialization, and the renaissance can be visually referenced. Take a short walk, approximately 6 blocks, with our guide, and get an overview of the fascinating history of this place.
For more information, call 423-265-3247, extension 10.
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The AEC Back Row Film Series Presents
"A Man Named Pearl"
Film Screening with Special Guest Pearl Fryar
Co-Produced by Shaking Ray Levi Society
The compelling story of a self-taught topiary artist who reshaped his yard and unexpectedly changed the lives of hundreds of people.
Saturday, June 28th at 6:30 p.m.
Tennessee Aquarium
Don't miss Pearl's free topiary demonstration on the Aquarium plaza at 5 p.m.!
$5 for AEC/Aquarium Members
$10 for Non-members
For more information, please call (423) 267-1218 or visit www.artsedcouncil.org.
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Susan Brenner
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“Bourbon at the Border.” Chattanooga Theatre Centre - Circle Series. In the summer of 1964, ordinary people gave everything they had in the struggle for civil rights in America. This is the story of two such people and the one tragic event that would alter their lives forever. Many years later, we see them still haunted by the ghosts of that Mississippi summer. Runs through July 12. Performances Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Box Office: (423) 267-8534. www.theatrecentre.com.
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The Hamilton Community Theatre will be presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Valleybrook Presbyterian Church (6001 Hixson Pike) on June 26, 27, and 28. Show time each evening is 8:00. Tickets are only $8 and can be purchased at the door. For more information you may call 304-7157 or visit the website at www.hamiltoncommunitytheatre.com.
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The Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society will host a Contra Dance this Saturday, June 28th from 8 to 11 PM at the All Saints Academy. There will be a free contra dance lesson for newcomers at 7:30 PM. The Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for Students. For more information, please visit www.ContraNooga.org.
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Alan Bishop & Richard Bishop Present:
THE BROTHERS UNCONNECTED
A Tribute to Charles Gocher & Sun City Girls
SAT , June 28 @ 8:30 pm
$13 adv/$15 door
Flying Fingers Productions
& Shaking Ray Levi Society
We have the SRLS to thank for bringing this historic tour through Chattanooga and the Barking Legs. The Sun City Girls were a legendary band comprising the Bishop brothers and drummer Charles Gocher. With Gocher's death last year, the band's long run came to a close, and this show is the Bishops' sendoff to both their longtime bandmate and the band itself.
Beginning in May 2008 the founding and surviving members of Sun City Girls, Alan Bishop and Richard Bishop, are embarking on a tour of the US and Canada called The Brothers Unconnected: A tribute to Sun City Girls and Charles Gocher.
With this tour, Alan and Rick make good on their solemn vow to publicly honor Charlie, his memory, and his immense talent. Sun City Girls will no longer exist as a recording or performing entity and this tour also serves as a tribute to the legacy of the group.
Most dates will feature an opening 40 minute film of Charles Gocher's video works entitled The Handsome Stranger, which is equal parts demented, brilliant, hilarious, and inventive. This will be followed by two acoustic sets of Alan and Rick playing selected songs from the impossibly voluminous catalog of Sun City Girls material created during their 27 year history together, including several tracks written by and/or originally performed by Gocher.
This is the tour's only stop in Tennessee east of Memphis, and it is an event not to be missed.
For more information, visit www.barkinglegs.org or call (423) 624-5347.
