June 23
The Life and Time of Clark Lee
Raymond Evans will chat about Clark Lee, who went from being an enslaved African to serving as a soldier in the Confederate Army, at the downtown branch of the Chattanooga Public Library at 10 a.m. Afterward, Evans will sign copies of his recently published book, “The Life and Times of Clark Lee: Chickamauga’s Black Confederate Sodier.”
June 26
HIV and AIDS prevention symposium
In an effort to address urgent public health issues throughout the region, Urban League of Greater Chattanooga will unite organizations and community leaders at a HIV and AIDS prevention symposium. The purpose of this event is to develop solutions to underexposed issues related to HIV and AIDS prevention, including patient and provider interaction, personal HIV status awareness and the effect of the reduced level of stigma associated with the disease. Free HIV and AIDS testing will be offered at the Urban League from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the following day, which is National HIV Testing Day. For more information, e-mail Lailaa Ragins at lragins@ulchatt.net.
June 26
Patriotic Organ Concert
American organist Tom Trenney will be the featured performer at the Chattanooga Music Club’s annual Patriotic Organ Concert. He will play the Auditorium’s 1924 Austin Pipe Organ. Trenney has extensive mastery of organ technique, is a superior improviser and is known for his unique accompaniments to silent films. As part of his program, he will accompany two silent films – “One Week” starring Buster Keaton and “Big Business” starring Laurel & Hardy. Trumpeter Zachery Schmidt and drummer DeJuan Hogans will join Trenney, who will also play during the patriotic salute to veterans and military personnel. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
July 1
All American Summer Sunday at Hunter Museum
The Hunter Museum of American Art will blend its annual All American Summer event with its Free First Sunday for July as it brings Sewanee-based college rock band The Culprits to the terrace. Doors open at noon and close at 4:30. Easy Auto supports First Free Sundays.