10.31.2023

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Oh my gourd, it’s almost November

Plan Ahead: 8 events to attend in November 2024

This gives a whole new meaning to a parade float. | Photo provided by River City Co.

More November events

Events

Today, Oct. 31

Troops and Treats | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 4-6 p.m. | Medal of Honor Heritage Center, 2 Aquarium Way, Chattanooga | Free | Bring the kiddos for free candy, a costume party, a puppet show, and other Halloween activities.
Bobby Stone Film Series | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7-10 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $7.50-$13.50 | See a special screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Wednesday, Nov. 1

Fleet Feet + Oddstory Pub Run | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 6 p.m. | Oddstory Brewing Co., 1604 Central Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Run a 5k route through downtown Chattanooga + enjoy pint night prices at the brewery after the run — runners meet at 5:45 p.m.
Alan Wyatt Extravaganza | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $20-$30 | As part of Barking Legs Theater’s 30th anniversary celebration, hear a jazz performance by saxophonist Alan Wyatt + his quartet.

Thursday, Nov. 2

Gentle Fitness Class for All Beginners | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 5-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Fitness Center, 1254 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga | Free | Build a community in a low-stress environment whether you’re working out for the first time or you’re getting back into a fitness routine.
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” | Thursday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $22-$27 | See a local production of Edward Albee’s classic American drama about two seemingly opposing couples.
Niko Moon | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 8-11:59 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $28.25 | The country + pop singer-songwriter will hit the stage in Chattanooga with special guest Jordan Harvey.

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News Notes

Outdoors

The Booker T. Washington State Park won the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Excellence in Innovation award. The award recognizes the creative approach in recent updates to signs in the park made with repurposed wood + engraved QR codes. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Community

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office wants to make sure everyone in the area has a Halloween filled with treats and not tricks by sharing safety tips. Check the tips out before you go on the haunt for candy. (Chattanoogan.com)

Cause

To celebrate National Adoption Month, local nonprofit Chambliss Center for Children will host a Foster Care Info Night on Monday, Nov. 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Current foster parents + members of the residential staff will answer questions and dispel myths about fostering.

Music

The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts will host the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Chamber Ensembles on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. This pay-what-you-can event will allow for an up-close musical experience while in the museum. Get tickets.

Arts

A new art exhibit is now on display in the Chattanooga Airport’s modular exhibit space. The installation curated by Carrie Pendergrass, “ETC,” will be the first themeless show and will feature the work of 24 local + regional artists. The exhibition will run through January.

Job

Folks are invited to attend the Chattanooga Business Resource Collective’s Entrepreneurship Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the East Lake Community Center. From 2 to 6 p.m., you can receive a free headshot photo, network, and have meetings with service providers. Register online.

Plan Ahead

The City of East Ridge is ready to get into the holiday spirit and will hold its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 18. at 6:30 p.m. Organizations and groups must register to participate by Friday, Nov. 3.

Edu

Tennessee seniors set to graduate in 2024 could receive two years of free tuition at ChattState by applying for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship. But hurry — applications are due tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 1.*

Featured Jobs

Stop by The BX on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for TVFCU’s career fair. There’s no appointment necessary, and all attendees are guaranteed an introductory recruiter interview. TVFCU offers benefits like insurance, 401(k) match + more. Bonus: Minimum starting pay is $16/hour.*

Beauty

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Learn

Let’s plan some events

River City Co. announces new program for emerging event producers

Learn how to organize a successful downtown event with the help of River City Co. | Photo by J. Adams via Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Interested in learning how to host unique + diverse events? River City Co. has recently launched its Emerging Producers Program to support individuals, organizations, and artists with two years or less of event management experience.

The program will run from January through October of next year + will provide resources such as in-depth educational workshops, event shadowing experiences, and mentorship opportunities.

Note: Six candidates will be selected for the program by its advisory committee. During the second half of the program (starting in May), each of the cohort members will lead + execute their own event in downtown Chattanooga — the other cohort members will support in producing the event.

Selected candidates will receive a $2,500 stipend (paid in monthly installments) during the program along with seed funding for the event concepts.

Folks who are interested in applying can do so now through Thursday, Nov. 30 by 5 p.m. Selected candidates will be notified by Tuesday, Dec. 19.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kristen Templeton

From the editor

Happy Halloween, Chattanooga. If you didn’t get your Halloween fix over the weekend, there are still plenty of events to attend this evening. Personally, I may try to win the costume contest at Fountainhead Taproom + then listen to some tunes over at The Boneyard.

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