Howdy, Nooga. Editor Kristen here. I hope everyone had a wonderful start to the new year and enjoyed their holidays. If you’re interested in planning for 2024, I’d recommend taking the vision board-making class with The Chattery on Saturday. Looking for other plans? Check out these events happening Friday, Jan. 5-Sunday, Jan. 7.
Events
Friday, Dec. 8
Local Pop-Up Market | Friday, Dec. 8 | 12-8 p.m. | Frothy Monkey Chattanooga, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from local artists, makers, and creators during this Southside market.
“The Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $25.45-$91.25 | See this classic holiday production featuring local dancers.
“SCROOGE! The Musical” | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $22-$32 | See a local musical adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens tale “A Christmas Carol.”
Saturday, Dec. 9
Chattanooga Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from 200+ local food vendors, artists, and crafters.
James “Murr” Murray | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $36.20 | See the comedian known for his role on “Impractical Jokers” take the stage in Chattanooga.
Lenox Hills | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 9-11:55 p.m. | Barrel House Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $12-$15 | Listen to this Tennessee rock quartet play “raucous yet dynamic” sounds on stage.
Sunday, Dec. 10
Sunday Studios | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 2-4 p.m. | Hunter Museum, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Join The Chattanooga Public Library for art-inspired programs — admission is free with your library card.
Poetry Anthology Book Launch & Fundraiser | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 4-7 p.m. | ArtsBuild, 301 E. 11th St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Attend Rhyme N Chatt’s annual fundraiser + pick up a copy of the 2023 poetry anthology “Why We Write.”
Ernest Chinese has opened its doors at 55 Johnson St. (the former home of Flying Squirrel restaurant + bar). The eatery serves up American Chinese cuisine + specialty cocktails seven days a week beginning at 5 p.m.
Seasonal
We may not get a white Christmas in Chattanooga, but it will sure be a bright one. Looking for some spots to see holiday lights? We’ve rounded up 10 places for you and your loved ones to see sparkling lights in the Scenic City.
Transit
It might be December, but we’ve got summertime on the brain. American Airlines will increase its nonstop flights from the Chattanooga Airport to the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. You can expect four daily arrivals + departures starting in the summer of 2024.
Community
Booker T. Washington Park now offers all-terrain wheelchairs to help visitors with mobility challenges have more access to its trails, free of charge. The wheelchairs are available by request for children and adults + can be operated independently or with a caretaker.
The Buy
Weekend The Buy 12.7.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
Your statement jewelry for holiday party season has arrived. (Peep the snowman and penguin earrings.)
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