Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 9/09-9/16
Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, September 9 to Friday, September 16.
Opening night!
Fiddler on the Roof at the Theatre Centre
When: Specific dates/times available on the website
Where: Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River Street
Cost: $15-30
Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences worldwide for more than 50 years with its humor, warmth and honesty. In the little village of Anatevka in Imperial Russia in 1905, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of a changing world. With iconic and beloved songs such as "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were A Rich Man," and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" Fiddler on the Roof is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart to begin Chattanooga Theatre Centre’s 93rd season. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit theatrecentre.com.
Saturday, September 10
Fall Plant Sale
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Road
Cost: Free
Want beautiful spring and summer blooms? Take advantage of the fall planting season and let your plants settle in over the winter. Expand your knowledge of native plants and the best way to grow and care for them through the many walks and presentation given by local experts throughout the weekend.
Saturday, September 10
Gallery Hop
When: 2-8 p.m.
Where: AVA Gallery, 30 Frazier Avenue
Price: Free
The annual AVA Gallery Hop is a free event featuring 24 galleries, artist studios and pop-up exhibitions in and around Downtown Chattanooga. During Gallery Hop, the public can meet local artists, watch demonstrations and learn about the artists' creative processes at their studios. Galleries will have special exhibitions on display, and refreshments will be provided at most venues. The Hop is also an excellent opportunity to purchase art, whether you are just beginning your collection or you are a long-time patron of the arts. A map featuring the location of each gallery and studio will be available at all participating galleries. For more information about Gallery Hop, visit avarts.org/gallery-hop or call 423-265-4282 ext. 1.
Saturday, September 10
Open Screen Night
When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: CIne-rama, 100 W Main St
Cost: Free
ChattaMovies, a local moviemaker group and earLuminators, a local production group, will be co-hosting two Open Screen Night events at Cine-Rama. Open Screen Night is a screening of an hour and a half of independently-produced short works including those submitted by movie makers from Chattanooga and the surrounding region. Many genres are represented in the mix of entries, from music videos and comedies, to documentaries and dramas. The works voted as Audience Favorites will be screened at a "Best of Open Screen Night" event held at a major theatre in Chattanooga. Information on how to submit works to Open Screen Nights in 2017 can be found at EarLuminator.com/openscreennight.
Wednesday, September 14
The Chattery Presents: Listening Skills 101
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St.
Price: $15
With the constant ding of a phone, it's hard to pay attention to normal everyday conversations. This class will teach you how to ignore your phone and concentrate on your friends, family and co-workers. In this class, participants will define listening vs. hearing; explore different methods of communication (verbal, non-verbal, social media, etc.); roleplay the importance of eye contact, body posture and “parroting;” as well as "active listening" skills with partners in 5-minute conversation scenarios. For more information, visit thechattery.org/classes.
