01.25.2024

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Embracing the past, envisioning the future

Houston Museum to undergo renovations and expansion

The renovations and expansion will aim to increase the sustainability of the museum. | Rendering by River Street Architecture

Back in May, we shared our tour of the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, which is home to thousands of antique items from the personal collection of Anna Safely Houston.

The museum first opened its doors to visitors in 1961 at the oldest home in the Bluff View Arts District. Now in 2024, the space will undergo a renovation and expansion to preserve the historic home + improve the visitor experience.

Key areas of the renovation + expansion

ADA accessibility | Installing an elevator + other accommodations to meet requirements
Preservation | Conducting structural repairs + restoring the house to its original appearance
Expansion | Creating new exhibit, storage, classroom + community engagement spaces
Construction | Building a glass conservatory to beautify the museum + provide new revenue stream

NOOGAtoday | Houston Museum — The conservatory space will be used as a rental space for community and private events.
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Rendering provided by River Street Architecture

Next steps

The museum will undergo renovations starting in March, with anticipated completion in the fall of 2025. During the construction, the museum will have to close its doors temporarily.

The good news? There are still ways to support the museum during its transition period. Mark your calendars for the 50th annual Antiques Show and Sale at The Read House from Friday, Feb. 16 to Sunday, Feb. 18. Guests will be able to shop a diverse selection of art, furniture, jewelry, and glassware, with ticket sales benefitting the museum.

During the closure, folks can also see pieces of the museum’s collection at the Hunter Museum of American Art and the CHA Art Space located at the Chattanooga Airport. Additionally, keep an eye out for an upcoming pop-up exhibit in the Back Inn Cafe — make sure to follow the Houston Museum’s Instagram page for updates.

Events

Thursday, Jan. 25

Walk the Walk Food and Fitness Club | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 5-6 p.m. | Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St., Chattanooga | Free | Join the Chattanooga Food Center for a walk through the park.
Interactive Movie Night | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $15 | Enjoy an interactive movie screening of “The Princess Bride.”

Friday, Jan. 26

Stand-up Musical Comedy Show | Friday, Jan. 26 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $10-$15 | See a show featuring local stand-up + musical comedians.
Me Like Bees | Friday, Jan. 26 | 8-11 p.m. | The Woodshop, 5500 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga | $10-$15 | This Missouri-based indie rock band will take the stage alongside Landis Zehrung.

Saturday, Jan. 27

Volunteer Training Day | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Learn about various volunteer opportunities with Outdoor Chattanooga.
Bushcraft 101 | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 1:30 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Rd., Chattanooga | $40-$45 | Learn fundamental survival skills + techniques from instructor Edward Douglass.
The Taylor Party | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 9-11:59 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $28.25-$47.05 | Sing and dance the night away to hits by Taylor Swift — bonus points if you come in your best “Eras” tour outfit.

Sunday, Jan. 28

Sunday Showcase of Young Talent | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 3-5 p.m. | UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga | $0-$10 | The Performing Arts League will showcase choral and instrumental music, dance, drama + musical theater performances.

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News Notes

Civic

Due to ongoing maintenance issues, the city’s Public Works Department will be picking up residents’ recycling on a delayed schedule throughout the week. Folks are advised to put their bins out on their scheduled recycling day + leave them there until they’re picked up.

Weather

Nearby Walker County residents are invited to a free community meeting with the Walker County Emergency Management crew on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Cedar Grove Community Center. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., attendees will hear from first responders on how to plan + be protected from severe weather.

Edu

The UT-TSU Extension will host four free financial seminars via Zoom throughout February. The Financial Fridays series will cover topics for homebuyers, student loans, fraudulent activity, and debt reduction. Note: All seminars will be in the Central time zone.

Community

This one is for our newcomers. ChattaNewbies’ next get together will be on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Head to Wanderlinger Brewing Co. to meet up with other new residents and learn more about the community. RSVP online — and tell them NOOGAtoday sent you.

Sports

Registration is now open for the annual Tennessee Indoor Rowing Championship slated for Saturday, Feb. 17 at UTC’s Maclellan Gym. The regatta will feature various events such as open, college, youth, and masters competition categories.

Biz

Improv Chattanooga recently appointed Jason Parker as executive director of the comedy organization. Parker has been working in the improv world as an instructor + performer for 27 years with companies from across the US.

Health

Have you tried Cempa Community Care yet? Get the healthcare you need at a place that puts the community in care. Explore Cempa’s clinic services — and discover a range of care that includes walk-in, primary care, disease prevention, HIV care, Hep C services + more.*

Home

Perfect for a cleaner, healthier home: this extra-large maple cutting board, which is BPA and phthalate-free and conditioned with beeswax, flaxseed, and lemon oil.*

Arts

📣 New art installation alert

See the “Sarcophagi” art installation on UTC’s campus grounds

NOOGAtoday | Three sculptures displayed outside in the snow.

Find the sculptures across from the Unversity Center on Vine Street. | Photo provided by the Institute of Contemporary Art Chattanooga

There’s a new art installation Chattanoogans can check out during their walks through downtown. Thanks to the Institute of Contemporary Art Chattanooga + UTC, three sculptures from Brooklyn-based artist Adam Parker Smith are currently on display on the campus grounds.

From the “Sarcophagi” series, the sculptures appear as sub-zero sleeping bags standing upright on marble bases. Smith created the sculptures in 2021 in response to “the world’s huge loss from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Want to see the sculptures for yourself? Folks can check out the installation 24 hours a day, seven days a week for free on the campus grounds across from the University Center on Vine Street.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kristen

From the editor

I was overjoyed to see that Chattanooga’s sunset time is at 6:02 p.m. today — meaning no more sunsets before 6 p.m. until early November. That’s some good news if I’ve ever heard it, y’all.

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