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March 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment

St. Patrick’s Day countdown is on! St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually on March 17 in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green.

Chattanooga is ready to paint the town green with the following events to help you celebrate::

  • St. Patrick’s Day Moonlight Cruise on the Southern Belle Riverboat March 17, 11:00 pm to 1:00 am The Irish and the Irish-at-heart celebrate with us on a two-hour cruise with a DJ spinning your favorite tunes! 21 and up only. Cash bar.
  • The Shamrock Show at Ziggy’s March 17, 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day to the fullest with the Silver Tongued Devilz, The Murder Of Jane Crow, Wheathouse and Sparky & The Band.
  • St. Chatty’s Day Parade March 18, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Celebrate the traditional St. Patrick’s Day with more than 40 participants parading through downtown Chattanooga from Market Street, across the Market Street Bridge up Frazier Avenue to Coolidge Park.
  • St. Paddy’s Party on Patten Parkway March 18, 2:00 pm to Midnight This all–ages street party is designed to showcase and promote local and regional musicians and celebrate the universally loved St Patrick’s Day holiday. The Party on the Parkway festival uses the entire length of Patten Parkway to celebrate with an additional outdoor stage, food and beer vendors. This year, the party features a large kids’ zone with interactive games and crafts, Kids dance party, Chattanooga Zoo’s mobile petting zoo and the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile. The pub shuttle will safely transports guests to and from the event from several other locations on the Southside, North Shore and downtown.

General admission tickets: $15 VIP ticket: $45 – The VIP Jameson lounge will feature private VIP restrooms, event t-shirt and 3 beer tickets.

  • Shamrock City at Rock City March 18 and 19, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Looking for the luck of the Irish? Visit Rock City’s 10th annual Irish celebration and festival—Shamrock City! This premiere St. Patrick’s Day event includes live Irish music, Irish jig lessons, Irish food, specialty beer, dance performances, costumed characters, and fun for the whole family! You can even see the High Falls flowing green!

We hope you all have a blast and stay safe. Get out and enjoy your city!

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#NoogaLove

February 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment

For those of you celebrating with your love, Valentine’s Day Weekend Events are shaping up all around the city!

Share your heart this Valentine’s Day with a special promotion at Rock City. Package includes park admission for 2 adults, slice of special Valentine Fudge, 2 glasses of sparkling wine or cider at Cafe 7, and a souvenir photo by KODAK. 2/10 to 2/14 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Woo your Valentine with the wild side of love. This Valentine’s Day event is for sweethearts and singles to come sip on a delicious signature cocktail while learning about the conservation efforts of the Chattanooga Zoo and how zoo animals do the “wild thing.” The evening includes an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and an intimate look at the mating habits of the zoo animals. This fun, relaxed cocktail party is ages 21 and older only. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or in the Zoo Gift Shop. 2/10 from 6 pm to 8 pm.

A romantic Valentine’s Lantern Tour at Ruby Falls- with a special cave and waterfall tour that includes a souvenir photo and a gift! Hear the love story of Leo Lambert who discovered the waterfall and named it after his wife, Ruby. And experience the romantic view from the Lookout Mountain Tower. 2/10 to 2/12 from 8:30 pm to 11 pm.

It’s a unique gift for family and friends…and yourself. Select your cool-weather flowering primrose, Barn Nursery staff will help you plant it then choose your free “write-on” pot. It’s easy and perfect for Valentine’s Day gifts. Fun for families, friends, children, and seniors…all ages! 2/11 from 10 am to 6 pm.

This Valentine’s Day, skip the flowers and candy, and give your sweetheart an experience they will treasure for a lifetime. Dinner features a 4 course meal paired with the winery’s handcrafted wines. Only 88 tickets available. Reservations required. Get over to the Georgia Winery! 2/11 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Enjoy a 2-hour Sweetheart Lunch cruise (Feb. 12) or Valentine’s Dinner cruise (Feb. 11 & 14) aboard the Southern Belle Riverboat with live entertainment or a DJ, pilot house tours, buffet-style meals, and full bar. Photographs are taken prior to boarding and delivered during cruise.

Impress your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a gourmet 5-course wine pairing dinner at one of Chattanooga’s most romantic restaurants, Back Inn Cafe. Sit by the fireplace in the library or enjoy spectacular views of the Tennessee River in the upper sunroom as you sip and savor gourmet dishes paired with superb wines. Reservations are strongly recommended. For more information please call (423) 265-5033 x4. 2/14 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm

The talented culinary team at The Chattanoogan will be preparing a delicious dinner for sweethearts at Broad Street Grille. The meal will begin with a hand crafted passion cocktail made with passion fruit infused vodka, vanilla syrup and house champagne. Diners will enjoy two courses, an intermezzo and dessert. The price is $110 per couple. Reservations are required, and may be made by calling (423) 424-3700. 2/14 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Enjoy a four-course dinner, dancing and live music in the Coconut Room at The Palms at Hamilton with Jimmy Harris on the baby grand and the DJ on the dance floor in the lounge. Dinner selections include Maine lobster bisque, field green salad, slow roasted prime rib or ginger poached salmon, flaming milk chocolate fondue with fresh strawberries. Reservations required. 2/14 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm and 2/15 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Looking for the perfect date night on Valentine’s Day? Put your mate under a spell at The Fix, and learn something new! You’ll learn three specialty cocktails: Sweet Tart, Cupid’s Margarita, and a Love Potion to make at home again and again. 2/14 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Join us for a night of laughs, surprises and food at The Edney! We’ll take care of everything, all we need is you! ALL AGES are welcome to join. We’ve got a Valentine card just for you. Oh and a kiss (don’t worry, just the chocolate). Parking is free in the garage. Banquet-style dinner is provided and BYOB. We’ll see you there! 2/14 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

 

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#NoogaValentines

February 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is 13 days away! Do you have plans or are you a last minute planner? Let us help you keep the night young and your Valentine happy! Chattanooga has several fun things to offer to keep love in the air!

TN Valley Railroad has a four-course dining experience on board a restored 1924 dining car. The excursion trains typically depart from their Chattanooga Grand Junction at 5:30 p.m., traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban Chattanooga, passing Warner Park Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Back Inn Cafe is offering a romantic night with a five-course wine pairing dinner.  Sit by the fireplace in the library or enjoy spectacular views of the Tennessee River in the upper sun room as you sip and savor gourmet dishes paired with superb wines. Reservations are highly recommended. 4 pm to 10 pm

The Palms at Hamilton will keep the night hopping with a four-course dinner, dancing and live music in the Coconut Room with Jimmy Harris on the baby grand and the DJ on the dance floor in the lounge. Dinner selections include Maine lobster bisque, field green salad, slow roasted prime rib or ginger poached salmon, flaming milk chocolate fondue with fresh strawberries. Reservations required. 5 pm to 11 pm

If you are looking for an event to spend the night with friends or your children, show up at The Edney and you won’t be disappointed. Join them for a Valentine’s Day Mixer that includes a night of laughs, surprises and food. They’ll take care of everything, all they need is you! ALL AGES are welcome to join. They’ve got a Valentine card just for you. Oh and a kiss (don’t worry, just the chocolate). Parking is free in the garage. Banquet-style dinner is provided and BYOB. See you there! 6 pm to 9 pm

Check out some of these local restaurants as well for a great night of dining (reservations recommended)::

Five 200 Manufacturers Road #101

St. Johns 1278 Market Street

The Meeting Place 1274 Market Street

Boccaccia 3077 Broad Street

 

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#WeekendLife

January 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment

HAPPY FRIDAY

The day we’ve all been waiting for! Happy Friday Folks! The sun is shining, the weekend is upon us and Chattanooga is ready to keep you entertained!

Friday 1/27 Events:: 

  • UTC vs. Kennesaw State Women’s Tennis at Champions Club 3400 Lupton Drive Chattanooga, TN tonight starting at 6 pm!
  • Georgia Winery is hosting Ladies Night Out! Tickets Include: 2 glasses of wine, a small cheese plate, live music, pampering & door prizes! 21+ Purchase tickets online, by phone or in-store. 6469 Battlefield Pkwy Ringgold, GA 30736 starting tonight at 6 pm!
  • Barking Legs Theater is hosting an Evening with Beppe Gambetta, one of the world’s great acoustic guitarists, who happens to be one of the most captivating performers you’ll encounter. You’ll find him at 1307 Dodds Ave Chattanooga, TN tonight starting at 8 pm!
  • The Foundry is hosting Teddy Lewis for an evening of live music, complete with a delicious menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and light entrees. Enjoy a drink from a full bar with top-of-the-line liquors, handcrafted cocktails, house infused cocktails and a comprehensive list of domestic and international wines. 1200 Market Street Chattanooga, TN tonight at 8:30 pm!
  • Revelry Room is hosting Hank and Cupcakes featuring Kindora. With their full luscious sound, breathtaking stage personas and the brutal honesty with which they play, Pedal board magician Hank commands an army of pedals with his bass guitar while powerhouse vocalist/drummer Cupcakes dominates the drums standing up while belting out emotive and groove filled vocals, making it difficult to believe there are only two people on stage. Pinpointing down to a certain genre of music is hard with this duo. Find them at 41 Station Street Chattanooga, TN starting tonight at 9 pm!
  • The Palms is keeping it alive tonight with Jimmy Harris Live on The Baby Grand in the Coconut Room. Get yourself to 6925 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN tonight at 7:30 pm!

Saturday 1/28 Events::

  • UTC vs. Campbell Mens Wrestling at Maclellan Gym at 600 Douglas Street Chattanooga, TN starting at noon!
  • UTC vs. Austin Peay Men’s Tennis at Champions Club at 3400 Lupton Drive Chattanooga, TN starting at 6 pm!
  • The Granfalloon is hosting the Out of the House Live Music Series: Rick Rushing. Rick is the band leader, vocalist, and guitarist of the local blues band Rick Rushing & the Blues Strangers. Out of the House is a way for families to gather to hear local artists as they explore the music of their childhood while enjoying food and drinks from Adelle’s Creperie. Come out to 400 E Main Street Chattanooga, TN starting at noon!
  • The Foundry is hosting Teddy Lewis for an evening of live music, complete with a delicious menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and light entrees. Enjoy a drink from a full bar with top-of-the-line liquors, handcrafted cocktails, house infused cocktails and a comprehensive list of domestic and international wines. 1200 Market Street Chattanooga, TN tonight at 8:30 pm!
  • The Palms is keeping it alive tonight with Jimmy Harris Live on The Baby Grand in the Coconut Room. Get yourself to 6925 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN tonight at 7:30 pm!
  • Barking Legs Theater is hosting John Hartford Tribute: Sheriff Scott and The Deputies. Sheriff Scott & The Deputies deliver a dark, urban message from the bluegrass frontier. Centered around the crooning voice and elegant songwriting of Scott Simontacchi, the Deputies balance subtle acoustic notes in a four-piece configuration with a powerful dynamic. Come get deputized! Come out to 1307 Dodds Ave Chattanooga, TN starting at 7:30 pm!
  • The Camp House is having a Bar Exam: The Definitive Open Mic Competition and Showcase. Attention all singers, rappers, and spoken word artists! Pass the bar or pass the mic. Join us for a competition like no other, decided by the audience. Three industry judges will critique the show, including 2x Grammy Winner Focus, Ant Marshal and Scott Bruce. Special Guest Performers: Poet Christian Collier, EMCEE Z Rich. Register or purchase tickets at thecamphouse.com. Come out to 149 E MLK Blvd Chattanooga, TN starting at 8 pm.
  • Tivoli Theatre will have Tedeschi Trucks Bands. Driven by Susan Tedeschi’s impassioned, blues-soaked vocals and Derek Trucks’ virtuoso guitar, Tedeschi Trucks Band is a 12-member, American roots-rock tour-de-force. Come out to 709 Broad Street Chattanooga, TN starting at 8 pm!
  • Revelry Room is hosting Departure. After 8 years together, DEPARTURE has become the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation. Get yourself over to 41 Station Street Chattanooga, TN at 9 pm and sing along!

Sunday 1/29 Events ::

  • UTC vs. Belmont Men’s Tennis at Champions Club 3400 Lupton Drive Chattanooga, TN at noon!
  • Soliders and Sailors Memorial Auditorium has the Wild Kratts making an appearance! Wild Kratts joins the adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe. Take the kids to 399 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN at 1 pm!

Chattanooga is most definitely on event overload for the weekend. The choices are endless. Get out and enjoy your city!

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#LovingtheLocal Thursday Events

January 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment

THURSDAY

We’re still one day away from the weekend but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the city! Thursday in Chattanooga has lots to offer this week!

Hunter Museum of American Arts is hosting the River City Sessions and The Spirits of the Forrest. Enjoy original stories, music and an exploration of the art of Bessie Harvey in a presentation by Michael Gray of River City Sessions, along with naturalist Holli Richey and musician Robin Burke. Event starts at 6 pm tonight!

The Tivoli is hosting Dvorak Symphony No. 7. Enjoy the evening with a more gloomy and somber yet dramatic piece than some of his other symphonies. Event starts at 7:30 pm tonight!

Comedy Catch at the Choo Choo and Backstage Bar will have you laughing with Jay Chris Newberg! Jay Chris Newberg spent the majority of his life on or off stage honing his craft as a comic, musician and writer. Starting out as a bar musician in Detroit, Michigan and studying improvisation at The famed Second City, Newberg has evolved into a humorous live performer who fuses music, melody and hook. Check him out tonight starting at 7:30 pm!

JJ’s Bohemia is hosting The Power Triplets if you’re looking for music to enjoy! They’ll be debuting material from their new album, but the translation will be an organic experience. Their collaboration on stage has been called “a force of nature,” as this will not be a staid performance. Event starts at 9 pm tonight!

Get out and enjoy your city! The sun is shining and we’re step closer to the weekend!

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#LovingtheLocal with Monday Nite Big Band

January 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment

After a long rainy weekend in Chattanooga, why not get out on this sunny Monday and enjoy a local show! Check out The Palms at Hamilton 6925 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 tonight from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm while you relax and enjoy the sounds of a 16-piece Big Band perform in The Coconut Room.

Admission is free! MONDAY

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17 Things To Do In Chattanooga

January 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment

THE NEW YOU

To kickstart 2017, we’re sharing this great article written by The Odyssey Online. They have done a fantastic job outlining 17 Things To Do in Chattanooga. Check out the list and get ready to plan your weekend!

https://www.theodysseyonline.com/17-things-chattanooga-2017

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