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Get a sneak peek into a history funhouse

History Funhouse: The Wayne-O-Rama Story exhibition
NOOGAtoday | Wayne-O-Rama puppets
The exhibit will feature nine original puppet heads from Wayne-O-Rama. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
The Chattanooga Public Library and the Shaking Ray Levi Society have partnered to curate its upcoming exhibition “History Funhouse: The Wayne-O-Rama Story” + we’re here to give you the first look.

Showcased on the third floor of its downtown branch (1001 Broad St.), the library will bring back the work featured in “Wayne-O-Rama” by Chattanooga native Wayne White. The indoor funhouse ran from 2016-17 + depicted Chattanooga’s history in the style of puppets and sculptures.

NOOGAtoday | Wayne-O-Rama puppets

Local artist Randy Fairchild worked to maintain the puppets during “Wayne-O-Rama” + helped the library piece the cardboard puppets back together.

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Photo by NOOGAtoday

Puppets | Adolph Ochs, Nancy Ward, Sequoyah, John Ross, Mary Edwards Walker, Emma Rochelle Wheeler, Frieda Carter, Luther Masingill, Olan Mills + a full-size of Bessie Smith

“Mock-ettes” (aka prototypes) | Lookout Mountain, Dragging Canoe, Bessie Smith + Bob Brandy

Historical archives + artifacts | Cherokee alphabet (invented by Sequoyah), articles, Bessie Smith’s LPs, etc.

The library’s head of local history and genealogy Jessica Sedgwick said the idea behind the exhibit is to tell the more in-depth story + history behind “Wayne-O-Rama.” She added that bringing a personality to these historical figures creates a deeper connection for the community.

NOOGAtoday | Sequoya archives

The library will also have duplicates of its files on each historical figure for folks to flip through and learn about each person.

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Photo by NOOGAtoday

Jessica said that the library will offer hands-on workshops for the community to go alongside the exhibit, such as build-your-own puppets with local artists + a workshop on historical research for those who want to learn how to navigate archives.

The library will host an opening reception on Thursday, July 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. + the exhibit will be on display through the end of December. Stay tuned for immersive activities across its branches.

“We have rich collections in the library that tell the story of John Ross and Bessie Smith and the others,” Jessica said. “We want to get the word out we have this here, and that it’s for everyone to come and enjoy.”
Events
Today, July 14
  • NOOGAtoday Brewery Tour with ChattaBrew Tour | Friday, July 14 | 4 p.m. | Meet at Chattanooga Brewing Co., 1804 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $45 | Enjoy a guided walking tour to four Chattanooga breweries with us — use code “NOOGATODAY” for $10 off.
  • Killer Beaz | Friday, July 14-Saturday, July 15 | 7:30 + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $25-$30 | Have a night full of laughs with this comedian who is known for his “high energy + everyman” style humor.
Saturday, July 15
  • Raised Bed Gardening | Saturday, July 15 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | UT Hamilton County Extension, 6183 Adamson Cir., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Learn more about this method of growing flowers and vegetables + special considerations for those with disabilities or mobility issues.
  • Q’n Brew | Saturday, July 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | $0-$25 | Head to the zoo for an evening of barbecue, beer-tasting + live music.
  • Latin Night | Saturday, July 15 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | 107 Entertainment, 2255 Center St., Chattanooga | $10-$20 | Spend the night dancing to salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaetón music.
Sunday, July 16
  • Top Tomato Festival | Sunday, July 16 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $15 | Spicy, tangy, or non-alcoholic — try it all at the Chattanooga Market’s Bloody Mary sampling event.
Monday, July 17
  • Summer Art Camp | Monday, July 17- Friday, July 21 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | $240-$300 | This week-long camp taught by local artists and museum professionals features hands-on activities for the kiddos.
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News Notes
Development
  • A proposed office building at 306 Cherokee Blvd. is slated to bring Chase Bank + an AFC Urgent Care location to Northshore. If approved, the construction on the 7,000-sqft building is anticipated to begin in the fall and open in spring 2024. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Community
  • River City Co. invites the public to attend its Community Open House meeting on Thursday, July 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Hunter Museum. Folks can explore the concepts + provide feedback on the next phase of the ONE Riverfront Plan.
Traffic
  • Walnut Street (between E. 6th Street + E. 7th Street) will be closed tomorrow, July 15 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a crane lift. Detours will be posted.
Theater
  • The Tivoli Theatre Foundation has announced the single performance ticket sale dates for the 2023-24 Broadway at the Memorial Auditorium season. Note: All single ticket sales will begin at 10 a.m.
Arts
  • SPLASH Youth Arts Workshop is seeking sponsors and vendors for its Summer Arts Festival on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Miller Park. Want to get involved? Donate or apply to be a vendor.
Job
  • TVFCU will host a career fair with entry and experienced positions available on Thursday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The BX (4011 Austin St.). Attendees will participate in a one-on-one introductory interview with a TVFCU recruiter, no appointment necessary.
Outdoors
  • The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Camp George H. Thomas establishment on Saturday, July 22. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can hear from historians + participate in informational programs.
Older Adults
  • Yesterday, Mayor Tim Kelly signed a proclamation declaring August as Older Adults Month in Chattanooga. The city will host its “Aging with Grace” event on Saturday, July 29 at UTC’s University Center filled with entertainment, education + engagement opportunities (plus free lunch) for seniors.
Finance
Travel
  • Searching for the perfect luggage set that’s both lightweight + durable? We love this set for its polycarbonate shell and quiet double spinner wheels.*
 
Drink

🎶 (Instrumental) ... Tequila

Meet the 2024 Chattanooga Margarita Festival competitors
NOOGAtoday |Marg fest
Can I get salt all around the rim, rim, rim? | Photo provided by Events Hatched
You’re going to want to read this with a side of lime + salt because the Chattanooga Margarita Festival will take over the First Horizon Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 5.

From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., folks can sip their way through a sample passport, trying 12 mini margs while enjoying bites from local spots + music spun by a DJ. Bonus: The night features a friendly competition among the vendors.

Whether it’s salted, shaken, stirred, or frozen, each spot will serve its best take on the classic drink using Don Julio Tequila. Attendees will vote on their favorite — crowning one participant with the title of “Best Margarita.”

Take your best shot at judging + buy tickets. Note: This event is 21+ and you must show a valid ID upon entry.
Meet the participants
Shoutout
Happy birthday, NOOGAtoday member Donna Colby. We hope your special day (July 18) is filled with all of your favorite things in Chattanooga! — NOOGAtoday team
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Haley Bartlett
From the editor
If I’m being fully candid, I never learned how to ride a bike, and yes, I can hear your gasps readers. If I did know how to, I would take full advantage of Bike Chattanooga’s “Free Ride Day” in honor of its 11th anniversary.

On Thursday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., you can get a daily pass for unlimited biking — all for the price of free-99. Who knows, maybe this is the push I need to learn.
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