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• The Rolling Stones Under the Dome | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 6 p.m. | Smith Planetarium, 409 Pond Springs School Rd., Chickamauga, GA | $5 | See an “old school liquid light show” set to the hits of this 60s rock band.

• Pickleboo Tournament | Wednesday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 28 | Times vary | Locations vary, Chattanooga | $100 | Grab your team and play in a tournament to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chattanooga — each player gets a t-shirt + lunch on Saturday.
• The Head And The Heart | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $49.95-$60.40 | See a performance by the American indie folk band behind the song “Rivers and Roads.”

• Halloween True Crime Painting | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $48 | Create a painting based on various prompts while listening to a true crime story as you work.
• Grant E. Wood Art Opening at GALLERY 1401 | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 5-9 p.m. | GALLERY 1401, 1478 Market St., Chattanooga | Free | This exceptional art opening will showcase the works of Grant Wood, presenting a captivating fusion of romantic portraits and maritime vistas.*

• Dia de los Muertos Celebration | Friday, Oct. 27 | 6-10 p.m. | Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, GA | Free | Join in on celebrating ancestry, art, rituals, and culture within the community.

• Rooftop igloos and outdoor ice skating
• Seeing dazzling lights (even Santa’s elves flock to Main Street to see this)
• Live performances + free, family-friendly events
• And more holly jolly happenings to spread seasonal cheer

• Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has been selected to serve on the US State Department’s inaugural Assembly of Local Leaders. The assembly consists of mayors, governors + other municipal leaders who will “discuss and inform federal officials on matters affecting local governments.”

• The Parkridge Camp Jordan ER is now open for patients. The facility, located at 483 Camp Jordan Pkwy., is a fully operational emergency room with 12 beds, a specialized trauma room, and a wide array of diagnostic capabilities.

• Riverbend Music Festival has announced it will be on hiatus for 2024. According to an Instagram post, the festival will be on a temporary pause and is “reevaluating and restructuring in order to be successful in the future.”

• The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater is temporarily closed now through Friday, Nov. 3 to install new seating. The updates include “vinyl seats with taller headrests, larger cup holders, rocking backs, and a 20% wider bottom” with hopes of making the experience more comfortable for attendees.

• Hamilton County was ranked as Tennessee’s fifth fastest-growing county in 2022. According to population numbers released by the US Census Bureau, Hamilton County gained “5,655 residents, a 1.5% increase to 374,682.” (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The Chattanooga Market will celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating + a costume parade for all ages at its Haunted Market on Sunday, Oct. 29. The parade will take place at 1:30 p.m., and participants will meet at the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage.

• The Mid-South Symphonic Band will host its fall concert on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church. Hear a performance of American band standards, including pieces composed by Robert W. Smith + Frank Ticheli.

• Oh my gourd — check out the finalists for our NOOGAtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest. Vote for your favorite jack-o’-lantern by Wednesday, Oct. 25 + be sure to read our newsletter on Friday, Oct. 27 to see which pumpkin wins.

• Are you considered low-income, uninsured, and underinsured? Cempa Community Care understands that getting quality healthcare can be difficult. That’s why their Walk-In Clinic + Primary Care services assist community members and can provide services, regardless of their ability to pay.*