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Holidays Holidays Under the Peaks at the Tennessee Aquarium he holidayfor season is herethe and local venues are already decking the halls and stringing lights in preparation for the many holiday festivities in our city. T What follows is the most complete guide for you to discover the magic of the season in Chattanooga.
Rock City’s Enchanted Helping Hands, exploring the concept Garden of Lights of giving. The Holiday Shoppe, a sepa- rate “shop” for children in the museum Fri., Nov. 16—Sat., Jan. 5 shop, will be open from 1-3 p.m. Nov. (closed Christmas Eve Night) 17-25, and every Saturday and Sunday www.seerockcity.com/lights in December until Christmas. On New or (706) 820-2531 Year’s Eve, the museum will host a New Cost: adults $21.95 Thurs.-Sat./$18.95 Year’s at Noon party for kids from 10 Sun.-Wed.; kids (3-12) $11.95/$10.95 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy this award-winning Chattanooga family tradition, featuring more than 30 Holidays Under the Peaks at the holiday scenes and a million LED lights Tennessee Aquarium that transform the gardens’ natural day- Sat., Nov. 17—Sun., Jan. 6 time splendor into a nocturnal fantasyl- www.tnaqua.org or (800) 262-0695 and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy ginger- Cost: adults $24.95/kids (3-12) $14.95 bread cookie decorating, hot cocoa and nightly entertainment. Visitors can enjoy holiday music, daily narrated dive shows and learn about Holiday Events at the Creative winter animal behaviors. Discovery Museum North Pole Limited at the Sat., Nov. 17—Tues., Jan. 8 www.cdmfun.org or (423) 756-2738 Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Cost: regular admission $11.95 Sat., Nov. 17—Sat., Dec. 22 At the Creative Discovery Museum www.tvrail.com or (423) 894-8028 this holiday season, Gingerbread house Cost: $24 workshops (by reservation only) will run One of the TV Rail’s most popular an- on select days from Nov. 23 through Dec. nual events, North Pole Limited train 23. Snow Day, Nov. 17, will kick off two rides have been a family tradition since Rock City’s Enchanted exhibits running through Jan. 8: Winter 1999. During the magical holiday sea- Garden of Lights Wonders, featuring a wintry maze, and son, trains take riders on an imaginary
152 CityScopeMag.com CityScopeMag.com 153 SHOP LOCAL and come out for the 6th Annual NorthShore Holiday Open House There’s more on the November 16-18. New toy donations can also be made at various locations to help NorthShore this holiday season! the Northside Neighborhood House. www.NorthShoreChattanooga.com
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154 CityScopeMag.com CityScopeMag.com 155 Tivoli Theatre ChattanoogaOnStage.com (423) 642-TIXS Thomas Friedman Lecture Tues., Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The George T. Hunter lecture series welcomes the renowned author, reporter, and columnist. Sponsored by the Benwood Foundation and UTC.
Randy Owen in Concert Thurs., Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the Mary Ellen Locher Foundation’s 10th Anniversary with Ft. Payne’s own Randy Owen, former lead singer with the group Alabama.
Jamey Johnson in Concert The Chattanooga Choo Choo Sun., Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Jamey Johnson with special guests Wayne Mills and Chris Hennessee present the “Living for a Song” tour, journey to the North Pole. Along the way, you’ll be treat- celebrating the work of songwriter Hank Cochran. ed to refreshments, storytelling and sing-a-longs. As the train gently rolls down the rails, a number of lighted dis- A Christmas Carol plays can be seen outside. Fri.-Sat., Nov. 23-24 at 7:30 p.m., BoatHouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar Canyon Grill Sun., Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. 1459 R D, C, TN 28 Scenic Highway, Rising Fawn, GA .. .. Holiday Packages at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Closed Door Entertainment, a non-professional theatre .. .. Sun., Nov. 18—Sun., Dec. 30 troupe from north Georgia, presents Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. www.choochoo.com or (800) 872-2529 Cost: varies, depending on package The Singing Christmas Tree The Chattanooga Choo Choo offers five holiday pack- Sat., Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. ages that include overnight accommodations (1-2 The world-renowned Chattanooga Boys Choir presents nights): Choo Choo Elf Workshop, Choo Choo En- this Chattanooga holiday favorite, celebrating it’s 50th chantment, Choo Choo Fantasy, North Pole Limited anniversary this year! Adventure One, and North Pole Limited Adventure “The Nutcracker” Two. Packages include magical holiday touches, includ- Dec. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. ing an elf tuck-in service for children, admission to the Choo Choo’s Elf Workshop, admission to the Model Chattanooga Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet fully staged with music by the Chattanooga Railroad Museum, pictures with Santa, and tickets to Symphony Orchestra. various holiday attractions. CSO Pops: “Home for the Holidays” Holiday Windows at EPB Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Nov. 21—Jan. 2 “Yule” be in the Holiday mood when you join the www.epb.net or (423) 648-1372 Chattanooga Symphony and Opera for its annual wintertime celebration! For more info, call (423) 267-8583 EPB will kickoff the holiday season by unveiling the or visit www.chattanoogasymphony.org. annual holiday window display on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 5:30 p.m. at EPB’s downtown Black Jacket Symphony Fri., Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. headquarters at 10 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. The Sugar’s Ribs windows will be filled with scenes featuring EPB’s cast The Black Jacket Symphony returns to perform S., C, TN Sugar’s of holiday characters including elves, Santa and a host “RUMOURS” and greatest hits by Fleetwood Mac. .. 507 Broad Street, C, TN P P R C .. of furry animals in the midst of making merriment. .. ../
156 CityScopeMag.com CityScopeMag.com 157 Blue Moon Grand Illumination Cruise Fri., Nov. 23 MeMorial • Holiday Tour • Falling Snow • Live Music • www.bluemooncruises.org or (888) 993-2583 aUDiToriUM Cost: $39 ChattanoogaOnStage.com Reserve your spot for this special event and be a part of the Grand Il- (423) 642-TIXS lumination parade of boats. The cruise includes holiday snacks and drinks, and a full cash bar. Salute Our Veterans Sun., Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. Southern Belle and Pier 2 Holiday Events The public is invited to this free patriotic concert featuring the Fri., Nov. 23—Mon., Dec. 31 Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra. www.chattanoogariverboat.com or (423) 266-4488 Cost: prices vary Sesame Street Live! The holidays bring special cruises including the Thanksgiving cruise, Elmo Makes Music Thanksgiving on the Pier, Christmas carol dinner cruises, ‘Tis the Season Fri.-Sun., Nov. 23-25 Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and Luncheon and New Year’s Eve on the River. all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love Bluff View Annual Holiday Open House of music in Sesame Street Live! Elmo Makes Music. Fri., Nov. 23 www.bluffviewartdistrict.com or (423) 265-5033 ext. 481 Organ Concert: 423.821.2544 RubyFalls.com Cost: free A Chattanooga Holiday Fridays & Saturdays in December Ruby Falls becomes a winter wonderland of lights, decorations, falling snow, and Spectacular festive live music. Take a special holiday Ruby Falls Cave Tour, ride in a horse-drawn carriage while taking in the During the Bluff View Art District’s Holiday Open House, the sights and Fri., Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. gorgeous city view and create special holiday crafts with the kids at the North Pole Workshop.* sounds of the holidays fi ll the district courtyards and walkways. Visi- Presented by the Chattanooga Music *Additional charges may apply for some activities. tors can visit the famous Bluff View Inn, enjoy samples of the district’s Club, the concert will feature organist favorite culinary treats, and watch artists at work in the River Gallery. Larry-Douglas Embury from Atlanta’s Enjoy all this and so much more (like special shopping opportunities!) Fox Theatre, the Metropolitan Bells A Magical Adventure for the Whole Family throughout the day. and more.
Firefi ghters Concert: November 16 to January 5 John Michael Montgomery 6-9 pm at Rock City Fri., Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. John Michael Montgomery has turned an uncanny ability to relate to fans into one of country music’s most storied careers. For tickets and information, call the Chattanooga Firefi ghters Association at (423) 899-4990.
Daryl Hall & John Oates in Concert Mon., Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Daryl Hall & John Oates have sold more albums than any other duo in music history. This year fi nds them very North Pole Adventure much at the height of their powers with the “Do What You Want, Be What You Are” Tour 2012.
Southern Belle A portion of each ticket sold goes to support Ronald McDonald House Buy tickets online for greatest discounts! Charities of Greater Chattanooga. for more info call 1.800.854.0675See RockCity .com 158 CityScopeMag.com CityScopeMag.com 159
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“The Santaland Diaries” & “Season’s Greetings” By David Sedaris November 23— December 8
The Santaland Diaries is David Sedaris’ hilarious and probably true account of his stint working as a Christmas elf at Macy’s department store during the holiday crunch. Santaland is paired with Season’s Greetings, another funny, touching— and twisted—monologue Holiday Parties & Gift Cards from David Sedaris about Holidays at the Hunter Museum of American Art the horror of seasonal newsletters.
A Classic Christmas in Cleveland “Annie” Fri., Nov. 30 and Sat., Dec. 1 Music by Charles Strouse, Diamonds That Say www.mainstreetcleveland.com or (423) 479-1000 Lyrics by Martin Charnin Cost: free December 7— December 23 “I Love You” On Friday, November 30, MainStreet in downtown Cleveland lights the community Christ- mas tree and welcomes Santa. Visitors can also enjoy free carriage rides around the courthouse square and walking to each of the historic downtown churches for musical presentations on Everyone’s favorite little Compare Price & Quality the steps of each church. The Christmas parade on Sat., Dec. 1, features beautifully decorated redhead, Annie, makes this holiday season merry floats with lights, bands and caroling. for the whole family! The legendary musical that Layaway Now Holidays at the Hunter Museum of American Art brought us “Tomorrow” for Christmas follows Little Orphan Annie Thurs., Nov. 29—Wed., Jan. 2 and her dog, Sandy, from www.huntermuseum.org or the “Hard-Knock Life” at (423) 267-0968 Miss Hannigan’s to a life • Pearls • Gemstones • Sterling Silver Jewelry Cost: adults $14.95 / kids (3-17) $9.95 on “Easy Street” with Daddy Watches • Seiko • Pulsar • Citizen • Titanium • Tungsten Warbucks. The show opened This year ’s traditional family event will include special programs, holiday shopping, on Broadway in 1977 and 501-B Alamar St Financing Available and a magical showcase of holiday trees decorated by some of Chattanooga’s top de- won seven Tonys, including Ft. Oglethorpe, GA FREE Layaways signers and florists. There will be activities for everyone, from family art activities to best musical. FREE Gift Wrapping holiday shopping at the museum store to the museum’s popular free first Sundays. 706-866-3522 Expert Watch & Jewely Repairs On Thurs., Nov. 29, members of the Hunter, their guests and the community can enjoy Open Monday-Saturday WE BUY SCRAP GOLD & SILVER FOR CASH time in the galleries, seasonal crafts, and holiday refreshments as well as a visit from
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Fri., Dec. 7 www.chattanoogagirlschoir.org or (423) 296-1006 Cost: adults $15/ kids $8 The Chattanooga Girls Choir annual win- ter concert at Ridgedale Baptist Church will be a festive family event focusing on holiday music, ranging from new choral arrangements like “Christmas in Three Minutes” to traditional seasonal favorites such as “Carol of the Bells” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Ruby Red Christmas at Ruby Falls
Fri. and Sat., Dec. 7-29 www.rubyfalls.com/christmas or (423) 821-2544 Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights Cost: adults $17.95 / kids (3-12) $9.95 Enjoy the holidays with the family at Santa, a special holiday film with live the golden anniversary of the choir’s Ruby Falls from 5 to 9 p.m. Meet wonder- music, a handbell ensemble, the South- Singing Christmas Tree. The CBC will ful costumed characters while enjoying ern Adventist Jazz Band and more. Par- be joined by Ballet Tennessee, musi- holiday acoustic music. Even take a car- ticipants will also enjoy store discounts cians from the Chattanooga Sympho- riage ride! After your tour, visit the North and delicious holiday snacks. This pro- ny and Opera Youth Orchestra, and Pole Workshop for festive activities. gram is free to Hunter members and an alumni choir formed for this spe- member guests and the general public cial event. Holiday Starlight Parade are invited to attend. Chattanooga Market’s Sat., Dec. 8 50th Anniversary Chattanooga www.chattanoogapresents.com or Holiday Market (423) 265-0771 Boys Choir Singing Christmas Tree Sat. and Sun., Dec. 1-23 Cost: free Sat., Dec. 1 www.chattanoogamarket.com or On Sat., Dec. 8, stroll downtown for www.chattanoogaboyschoir.org or (423) 648-2496 the Holiday Starlight Parade, Chatta- (423) 634-2299 Cost: free nooga’s largest evening holiday parade Cost: $10-30, varies by seating Join over 150 artisans selling unique featuring performance groups, vehicles, The 50th anniversary performance of gifts, jewelry, photography, clothing, marching bands, balloon creations and the Singing Christmas Tree will fea- sculpture, canvas artwork, wooden dazzling floats strung with twinkle ture all five of the CBC’s component toys and much more. Enjoy holiday lights. The parade route will start at 6 choirs at the Tivoli Theatre in down- music and fun for the entire family. p.m. at Market and 5th Street and head town Chattanooga. The program will The market will be held at the First north to Aquarium Way before circling include favorite selections from years’ Tennessee Pavilion on Dec. 1-2 and at up Broad and heading southbound to past and the premiere of a commis- the Chattanooga Convention Center end at Broad and 5th Street. The event is sioned piece by Ken Berg written for on Dec. 8-9, 15-16 and 21-23. presented by Volkswagen Chattanooga.
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Fri. and Sat., Dec. 14-15 and 21-22 www.chattzoo.org or (423) 697-1322 Cost: adults $8.95/kids (3-12) $5.95/ children (3 and under) free Enjoy the Chattanooga Zoo as it is trans- formed into a magical winter wonder- land. Visit the animals and Santa Claus, and enjoy holiday games and crafts. Member night is Thurs., Dec.13. Dec. 14, 15, 21 and 22 are Holiday Lights nights. Dec. 20 is Dreamnight Holiday Lights, a VIP holiday zoo visit catering to spe- cial needs children accompanied by their families and caretakers.
New Year’s Eve Sleep in the Deep
Mon., Dec. 31 www.tnaqua.org or (800) 262-0695 Cost: members $45/nonmembers $55 Usher in 2013 at the Tennessee Aquari- um on Mon., Dec. 31 to Tues., Jan. 1. Cel- ebrate with a sparking non-alcoholic bev- erage in a midnight toast, and sleep un- der sharks swimming overhead. Cost in- cludes overnight guided tours, special ac- Visits with Santa at the Chattanooga Zoo tivities, pizza and a continental breakfast.
Community Chanukah Celebration at the Jewish Cultural Center
Sun., Dec. 9 [email protected] or (423) 493-0270 ext. 13 Cost: adults $10 / family of four $25/ kids (6+) $7/under 6 free Bring your menorah for a community candle lighting at 6 p.m. Enjoy a tra- ditional Chanukah meal and listen to the music of The Grace Moore Singers, the featured high school ensemble of the Chattanooga Girls Choir. Attend- ees are encouraged to RSVP as space is limited. The Chattanooga Girls Choir
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