Backyard Chickens 101 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Cleveland Bradley County Public Library, Cleveland | Free | Learn how to protect your existing flock from illnesses like the bird flu and the basics of having backyard chickens (within the parameters of city ordinances).
A Musical + Vocal Exploration of Bhakti Yoga | 5:30-7 p.m. | Yoga Landing (Downtown) | $40+ | Bring your own instrument to explore this “Yoga of Devotion” practice, led by professional yogi musician and author, Girish Cruden.
Wednesday, March 26
What’s Blooming | Wednesday, March 26-Thursday, March 27 | 10 a.m. | Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, GA | Free | See what’s blooming along the Sitton Gulch Trail during this guided walk — meet at The Interpretive Center.
Corks + Colors | 4 p.m. | Moxy Hotel | Price of purchase | Wine down with $5 glasses of house wine and half-off bottles + enjoy adult coloring with your pals.
Thursday, March 27
Poetry Book Club | 7-8:30 p.m. | Society of Work (Somer Station) | Free, RSVP | Join SoLit to discuss Ada Limón’s “Bright Dead Things” — even if you haven’t read the book.
Riverfront Parks Updated Design Community Open House | 4-7 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium River Journey Building | Free, RSVP | Join the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County to provide feedback on the near-final draft design of the Riverfront Parks. Preview the designs, speak with consultants, and make your input heard.*
Friday, March 28
TEDxChattanooga Sessions | 7:30 p.m. | Songbirds | $15+ | Come out to see local artists Randy Steele, Fawley + Bindy take the stage to share their ideas through music and prose.
Early voting has begun for the City Council Districts 6 + 8 Runoff Election (slated for Tuesday, April 8). Residents who live in these districts can cast their vote now through Thursday, April 3 at the Election Commission site on River Terminal Road.
Development
Food City’s CEO Steven Smith recently announced the company would replace the current grocery store on Highway 58. The new build will feature a gas station, deli, and pharmacy + is projected to have a grand opening in October.
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Parts of Northwest Georgia and Signal Mountain will be used as the backdrop in the upcoming horror film “Sanctus House.” Based on a book by the same name + written by local author Kenyon T. Henry, the film will star Richard Grieco — known for his role in the original “21 Jump Street” series. (Chattanoogan.com)
Cause
The Meeting House, a Red Bank coffee joint, has added a prepaid food board to its shop. Someone in need of a meal can snag one of the listed items for free + folks who have extra cash can pre-purchase a meal to be added to the board.
Theater
Calling all actors. New Threads Theatre Co. + Next Exit Productions are holding auditions for The Greenhouse Festival — which will feature 16 short plays and three long plays. Those 18+ can submit audition tapes and required info by tomorrow, March 26 at 12 p.m.
Community
Speaking of submitting local talent, River City Co. is looking for performers for its Scenic City Sideshows. This program will bring together daily acts like magicians, jugglers + musicians to play along the downtown streets starting in April. Apply online.
Plan Ahead
Registration is now open for the Scenic City’s oldest race, the Chattanooga Chase. Slated to return on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26), you can compete in the 8K or one-mile road races. Sign up online.
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🎶 April show-ers
Get ready to rock out with local and touring talent next month. | Photo by @brittbossert
The Scenic City might be known for the mountains, but real locals know Chattanooga also has some incredible venues to enjoy live music. Snag a ticket for these five upcoming shows.
Memorial Auditorium
Catch My Morning Jacket on Tuesday, April 1 to hear the rock band’s 10th studio album — their first release in three years.
Campfire Concert Series
Spring is back + so is this series with its first show on Friday, April 4 with returning local talent Luke Simmons and the Lovestruck.
The Woodshop
Support local station WUTC on Saturday, April 12 during a fundraising concert, featuring local artists Alva Leigh + Catherine Campbell.
Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum
See this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association’s Best New Artist, East Nash Grass on Thursday, April 17.
The Signal Floor tickets are still available to see Trampled by Turtles, a bluegrass-influenced folk band, on Friday, April 25.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale may last until Monday, March 31, but some of the best discounts are for one-day only. These are some of today’s best Lightning Deals:
We recently asked what Chattanooga-themed tribute band would y’all want to see take center stage at Riverfront Nights. Drum roll please — CAKE: The Little Debbie Experience would certainly be asked for an encore with 47.6% of the votes.
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