Some lanterns depict Chinese legends and lore, while others celebrate the beauty of nature. | Photo provided by Sealight Festival
If you’ve driven by Sculpture Fields at Montague Park recently, you may have noticed some new additions to the park’s usual sculptures — hundreds of handmade Chinese lanterns, to be exact.
These bright new works of art are here for the SeaLight Festival, which will open to the public on Thursday, Feb. 20.
The festival will run Thursday through Sunday evenings from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. until Sunday, April 20. There will be fun for all ages, including live entertainment from the Zigong Acrobatic Troupe.
Don’t skip a photo-op with the different lanterns.
Photo provided by SeaLight Festival
Know before you go
Tickets must be purchased in advance online.
Ticket prices range from free entry for kiddos ages 3 and under to $27 for adults — there are discounts available and group rates.
The walk-through experience can take anywhere between 25 to 45 minutes, depending on your pace.
Parking will cost you $6.
Performances will happen at 6:30, 7:45 + 9 p.m.
Sculpture Fields at Montague Park will remain free to visit during daylight hours until 5:30 p.m.
Valentine’s Day Cocktail Showdown | Friday, Feb. 14-Saturday, Feb. 15 | 4 p.m. | Paloma Bar de Tapas | Price of purchase | Help decide the best themed cocktail for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the bar.
Neon Moon 1990s Prom | 8 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $25 | Make sure to wear your best 1990s attire to dance the night away to some of this decade’s greatest hits.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Hearts and Hisses | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | Price of admission | See the zoo’s residents enjoy love-themed enrichment activities while you participate in a scavenger hunt + create your own Valentine’s.
Love Songs in Blue | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $15 | This trio has crafted a set of love songs to keep the Valentine’s Day celebrations going.
Sunday, Feb. 16
Sound Bath Meditation | 1-2 p.m. | The Chattery (Broad Street) | $45 | Take a carefully crafted sound journey with instructor Jennifer Kearns — bring your own yoga mat, pillow, or blanket.
Karen Mills | 4 p.m. | Walker Theatre | $29+ | See this witty stand-up comedian with 30 years of experience take the stage in the Scenic City.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Follow the Fire | 5-9 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | Free+, RSVP | This family-friendly night of fun features new experiences at every fire, including stargazing with the Barnard Astronomical Society, animal encounters, moonlit hikes, food, drinks + more.*
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Opening
Wei To Go food truck will have its grand opening on Sunday, Feb. 16. Swing by Asian Food & Gifts of Chattanooga’s parking lot from 12 to 5 p.m. (or while supplies last) to try out the specials like kung pao chicken + pineapple fried pork.
Traffic
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 24, Bill Jones Road (between London Lane + McGhee Road) will be closed for a road expansion project. The closure is expected to last until Monday, June 23, and a designated detour route will be posted for motorists. (Chattanoogan.com)
Community
Local nonprofit CALEB’s Economic Mobility Task Force is hosting a free event to discuss housing trends and policy + how it impacts communities on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Bonus: Policy solutions like housing reform and community land trusts are also on the agenda. Register to join the conversation.
Cause
Any teacher, family member, or student in need of school supplies is invited to attend the James A. Henry YMCA’s Repack the Backpack event on Thursday, Feb. 27. No registration is needed, just come by the Dodds Avenue location from 5 to 7 p.m. to pick up supplies.
Watch
Season two of “County Rescue” premieres on Sunday, Feb. 23 on the Great American Family Channel. The show, filmed in Chattanooga, is a drama about the challenges EMTs and paramedics face in their personal + professional journeys. Watch the trailer.
Health
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Film
Behind the scenes of filmmaking
Beckett’s third film “Legacy America” will premiere later this year. | Photo provided by Beckett Arts Project
The Chattanooga Filmmakers Guild is bringing award-winning filmmaker Dagan W. Beckett to the Scenic City for a free class on Sunday, Feb. 23. Beckett won an Emmy for his documentary film “Songbirds,” which explores the story of the guitar museum + collection located in Chattanooga.
Bonus: You can watch “Songbirds” on Amazon, Tubi, Peacock, or Apple TV.
Aspiring filmmakers can head to the fifth floor of The Edney Innovation Center beginning at 5 p.m. to hear from Beckett and his experience working on his past films. Additionally, there will be a Q+A session with Beckett and various film composers where they will answer questions like finding the right composer for a project and budgeting for film scoring.
It’s Valentine’s Day and Friday… a combo that won’t happen again for another six years. Why not treat yourself for the occasion? We’ve got five picks we think you’ll love.
I love a good theme, and I’m a little obsessed with the McFeelings concept menu over at No Hard Feelings. Back in the day, the bar used to be a McDonald’s location, so they created a cocktail + mocktail menu paying homage to the fast food chain. I guess you could say, I’m lovin’ it.
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