Holiday Starlight Parade cancelled
The annual Holiday Starlight Parade, downtown Chattanooga’s traditional Christmas parade, will not happen this year due to lack of financial support. Typically scheduled on the second Saturday of December, The Holiday Starlight Parade has been known as an evening parade that features lights as its main theme on floats, bands, and other entries. Although this parade has been a staple of entertainment during the holidays downtown for over 20 years, this is not the first year that the parade has taken a hiatus due to lack of funding. It does have the potential of occurring in the future if a sponsor is found.
Light Your Bike Family Ride
Friday, Dec. 12
Haul out the holiday lights, blinkies, glow sticks, and other decorations for the
Light Your Bike Family Ride, taking place Friday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. beginning at Outdoor Chattanooga, located at 200 River St. in Coolidge Park. The police-escorted, family-friendly ride will go from Coolidge Park to the Southside. The first 75 riders receive a free blinkie light courtesy of Green Trips Chattanooga. Adults and kids of all ages are welcome, but kids under 8 should be in a BOB trailer, tag-along, or other secure bike carrier. No training wheels, push bikes or kid’s trikes. No reservations necessary. Just show and go.
Handel’s “Messiah”
at Southern Adventist University
Saturday, Dec. 13
Southern Adventist University will host its School of Music Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. The concert will feature the Choral Ensembles and the Symphony Orchestra, who will perform George Frederic Handel’s “Messiah.” This event is free and open to the public. Conductor Gennevieve Brown-Kibble holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Andrews University, a master’s degree in vocal performance from Indiana University, and a doctor of musical arts degree in choral conducting from the University of Arizona.
Mid-South Symphonic Band Christmas concert
Sunday, Dec. 14
The Mid-South Symphonic Band will host a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at Ringgold High School Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public. The band will perform traditional favorites along with selections made famous by Irving Berlin, Leroy Anderson, John Lennon, Mariah Cary, and Andy Williams. Founded in 1990, the Mid-South Symphonic Band is comprised of 75 musicians from the greater Chattanooga area, and performs under the direction of Jim Souders. The all volunteer organization is comprised of musicians from diverse backgrounds who enjoy sharing their talents with each other and with the community. Visit www.midsouthsymphonicband.org for more.
Master Gardener Classes 2015
Beginning Saturday, Jan. 10
Sign up now for the Master Gardener Class taking place in early January (either the evening of the 5th, or the morning of the 6th). Class space is limited. For more information, call the UT Extension Office – Hamilton County at (423) 855-6113.
Winter Films at the Jewish Cultural Center
Beginning Saturday, Jan. 10
Two award-winning Jewish-themed films will be shown on two consecutive Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning January 10 at the Jewish Cultural Center, located at 5461 North Terrace Rd. Tickets are $7 per person, and include popcorn and a soft drink. On Jan. 10, the Center will screen “Above and Beyond” (90 minutes, English), which follows a group of World War II pilots who volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence. Return the following week to see “Before the Revolution” (60 minutes, Hebrew, English, Persian), a documentary thriller describing the last days of the Israeli community in Tehran on the eve of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. To find out about sponsorship opportunities, or for more information, contact Ann Treadwell at (423) 493-0270.