Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 11/4-11/11
Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, November 4 to Friday, November 11
Saturday, November 5
Chickamauga 1916: Preparing for War
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Chickamauga Battlefield, Lafayette Rd., Fort Ogelthorpe, GA 30707
Cost: Free
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will hold a special living history program about the military preparations at Chickamauga Battlefield in 1916 as the nation debated and prepared to enter World War I. Visitors can interact with living historians at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, and formal programs will take place at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. One hundred years ago, in 1916, Congress created the National Park Service to protect and preserve all of our national parks. But not all of the parks were added to the new agency. At the same time, and in the midst of a contentious presidential election, Americans debated entry into The Great War that had embroiled Europe for four years. Despite his campaign slogan, "He Kept Us Out of War," President Woodrow Wilson quietly began readying the armed forces, and the national military parks like Chickamauga Battlefield would become training grounds for thousands of soldiers. For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit park website at.
Saturday, November 5
Examinations: Hunter Collection Through Artists' Eyes
When: 2-3 p.m.
Where: Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View
Cost: $15 (free with museum admission)
Artists from the 2015 Examinations exhibit guide guests through the museum to discuss their favorite works of art from the collection. Examinations is a collaborative program between the Hunter and the AVA gallery in which artists are filmed reflecting on their favorite work from the Hunter and then participate in a group exhibit at AVA of work they created in response to these pieces. During this tour guests will have the opportunity to hear more in depth explanations from the artists. Participating artists include: Myles Freeman, Aaron Cowan, Laura Little, Josiah Golson and Heath Montgomery. Tour is free with museum admission.
Sunday, November 6
Chattanooga Market Big Band Day
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Market, 1829 Carter Street
Cost: Free
Enjoy the music of Sweet Georgia Sound on the EPB stage for a free performance. The 20+ band is well known for a variety of ballroom dance music that includes classic and modern big band, swing, Latin and waltz tunes.
Friday, November 11
Dry Bones Boutique Pop Up Resale Shop
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: The Meeting House, 3912 Dayton Blvd
Cost: Free
The Dry Bones Boutique is a pop up resale shop selling gently-used women's clothing in all sizes and styles. All proceeds will go to women rescued from slavery and sex trafficking.
Friday, November 11
Pajama Party with Santa at Northgate Mall
When: Noon to 1 p.m., 4-5 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Northgate Mall, Intersection of Hixson Pike and 153
Cost: $12-30
All of Santa's helpers are called to welcome the holiday season with a PJ Party with Santa. There are three different start times to choose from, as well as a VIP experience option. The party will stretch the entire length of the mall with a flurry of festivities spread throughout. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas. PJ Party with Santa ticket includes: commemorative pillowcase to collect their goodies, cookie decorating with Great American Cookie Company, ornament-making, photo booth, a special storytime with Santa and much more! Adults come for free. VIP PJ Party with Santa includes: all of the above, plus dinner with Santa himself. Both child and adult must purchase a ticket. Adults will be served dinner as well. All proceeds from PJ Party with Santa benefit the family-strengthening work of First Things First. For more information or to purchase tickets visit firstthings.org/events.
