Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 01/06-01/13

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, January 6 through Friday, January 13.

January 6-7

Chattanooga ModelCon 2017

When: Friday, Jan. 6 from 2-7 p.m. and Sat, Jan. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter Street 
Cost: $5 - $25

The Chattanooga Scale Modelers Association will host its 7th annual scale model convention. Visitors can expect to see museum quality scale models grouped in categories such as aircraft, armor, autos, dioramas, figures, science fiction and ships. Specialist vendors will have booths and be selling various related kits, tools, books, supplies and accessories. In addition Grex Airbrush will be set up doing regular demonstrations. In previous years, 300-400 models have been displayed and more than 100 vendor booths set up. The best time for the public to check out the models is noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday, January 7

Free Yoga Day

When: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Isha Institute of Inner Sciences, 951 Isha Lane, McMinnville, TN 37110 
Cost: Free 

Get away for a few hours or a full day and learn free yoga practices to reduce stress and revitalize the body and mind at the Isha Yoga retreat center located on the beautiful Cumberland Plateau. The Isha center will also offer a veggie cooking class and outdoor family fun, including guided hikes to beautiful bluff vistas. Opened in 2006, the Isha Yoga Retreat is a 1400-acre classical yoga center attracting visitors from around the world. The Center has over 50,000 sq. ft. of space dedicated to practicing yoga and meditation.​ Visit FreeYogaDay.us for the day's schedule and details.​

January 12-13

“The Medium” (An Opera)

When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Center for Creative Arts, Sandra Black Theater, 1301 Dallas Rd
Cost: $5

Join the Center for Creative Arts vocal department and enter the world of Madame Flora in Menotti's opera production of "The Medium.”

Thursday, January 12

Chatt About Science: How To Use the Environment To Improve Your Memory

When: 7-8 p.m.
Where: Stone Cup Coffee House, 208 Frazier Avenue
Cost: Free

Remembering information about one's past experiences and remembering to complete future plans both play an integral role in daily life. The science of memory has led to many fascinating discoveries about how memories are created, stored, and later retrieved. Decades of research have revealed that memories often contain rich details about the context in which the memory was formed, such as sights, sounds, odors, and even emotion. Dr. Jill Shelton, an Assistant Professor in the psychology department and Director of the Cognitive Aging, Learning, and Memory Lab at UTC, will discuss how we can use information from our environment to improve memory. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/670280309817910/

Thursday, January 12

Buffalo Trace Distillery Whiskey Tasting at Back Inn Cafe

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Back Inn Cafe, 412 East Second Street
 $40

Join Bluff View Wine & Spirits Director, Michael Vasta, as he guides guests through the year's only Whiskey Tasting class at Back Inn Cafe. Enjoy whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery while taking in views of the Tennessee River from the upper sunroom at Back Inn Cafe. Tickets are required. To reserve your spot, call 423-265-5033 x4.