Local Entertainment News

- Covenant College presents adaptations of two plays by Dorothy Sayers
- The Covenant College Drama Association will perform a staged reading of an adaptation of two plays from Dorothy Sayers’ Man Born to be King on November 12-14 and 20, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. in the Sanderson Hall auditorium. A matinee performance... Full story

- Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival
- Join Tennessee River Gorge Trust when they host the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival On Tour at the Tennessee Aquarium on Friday, November 13 and Sunday, November 15, 2009.
“The films tell a story about our planet, highlighting... Full story

- Leona Atkins, wife of Chet Atkins, dead at 85
- NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Leona Johnson Atkins, wife of Nashville music executive and legendary guitarist Chet Atkins, has died at 85.
A paid obituary from the Harpeth Hills Funeral Home says that as a young woman Atkins and her twin sister performed... Full story

- UTC GOLD Alumni Council to Feature ''Flick on the Field''
- UTC's GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Alumni Council is creating an outdoor movie theater on Chamberlain Field on Thursday, October 22. The Flick on the Field event features "Waterboy" starring Adam Sandler and pre-movie tailgating activities.... Full story

- Picture 2Morrow Photography Contest Winners
- The Photographic Society of Chattanooga and 2 North Shore proudly announce the winners of their second annual Picture 2Morrow amateur photography contest. Ten winners with entries in fourteen categories, will be honored and have a selection of their... Full story

- Butt Sketch Artist Coming to UTC
- Don’t be surprised to see people standing in line to have their backsides sketched.
Krandel Lee Newton, the Original Butt Sketch® artist, has become a big hit at colleges and trade shows. The Butt Sketch World Tour will be making an... Full story

- Normal-Palooza Scheduled
- There's nothing “normal” about the North Chattanooga annual arts and music festival Normal-Palooza. Now in its sixth year, this family-friendly street festival offers an eclectic line-up of live music, dance and an art market showcasing... Full story

- Tennessee Aquarium Receives $1.2 Million Grant
- The Tennessee Aquarium has been chosen to receive a $1.25 million dollar grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
When Jean-Michel Cousteau recently visited the Tennessee Aquarium, he was impressed with the design of... Full story

- Marlee Matlin to Speak at UTC
- In recognition of October as Disability Awareness Month, the UTC Office for Students with Disabilities has invited Hollywood actress Marlee Matlin to speak on campus Monday, October 12, 3- 4 p.m. at the Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts... Full story

- Missy Crutchfield Will Host ''Speak Out'' Radio Show
- "Speak Out," a new radio talk show with Missy Crutchfield on WUUQ Radio 97.3/99.3 FM — will begin airing Sunday mornings at 9 beginning on October 18.
Crutchfield joined Mayor Ron Littlefield’s Cabinet as Administrator for the... Full story