Tiffany Madaris of Salon Haven puts the finishing touches on Erica Dodd's nails during the 13th annual Cut Up for Life at the Chattanooga Market in 2009.IF YOU GO• What: Cut Up For Life at Chattanooga Market• When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12• Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd.• Admission: Free; $20 for each Cut Up For Life service• Phone: 423-648-2496• Website: chattanoogamarket.comON THE EPB STAGE• 12:30 p.m. Dana Rogers (folk, funk, blues)• 2 p.m. Acoustic Mayhem (bluegrass, Southern gospel, folk, Celtic)
Chattanooga Market will add massages and haircuts to its lineup of services Sunday, Oct. 12, as Cut Up For Life returns to First Tennessee Pavilion.
The annual fundraiser involving 11 local salons benefits Chattanooga CARES. The nonprofit Council on AIDS, Resources, Education and Support advocates for people affected by HIV/AIDS in 11 counties in Southeast Tennessee.
For a flat rate of $20 per service, spa and beauty specialists will provide a choice of haircut, massage, manicure, facial or makeover. The participating salons are The Beehive Hair Studio, Chattanooga College, Eclipse Spa Salon, Hair A-Go-Go, JCP Salon, MAC Cosmetics, Salon Hairspray, Signature Hair Studio, Splash, Studio V, Villa Salon.
Market officials say it's a great way to sample services from multiple salons, get great deals on some pampering and donate to a good cause.
"We're thankful for so many talented stylists who have been donating their time and talent to help raise funds for our cause and for so many years now," says Barrett Taylor, Chattanooga CARES director. "While at Chattanooga Market this Sunday, the salons will also gain exposure to new potential clients, making it a great fundraiser for everyone involved."
Cut Up For Life began when some area salons wanted to get involved in the fight against AIDS, according to chattanoogacares.org. Stylists came up with the idea of donating their time and talent to give haircuts on the Walnut Street Bridge. The event eventually outgrew the available space on the bridge and relocated to Chattanooga Market.
The market will have its usual assortment of vendors offering everything from fresh produce, pastries, meats, and cheeses to arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing, handmade soaps and home furnishings.
MARKET EXPANDS TO FIVE DAYS NEXT WEEK
Chattanooga Market visitors won't have to wait a week for the next event. A five-day Oktoberfest will start Wednesday, Oct. 15, and will be held daily through Sunday, Oct. 19, at First Tennessee Pavilion.
"It became apparent to us these last several years that we were hosting this festival for not only our community but folks from all over the country as well," says Chris Thomas, the market's executive director. "We've added more events and entertainment to the festival schedule."
The 13th annual event will offer traditional German foods, music and entertainment, as well as a chalk art competition and Artoberfest, featuring works by Chattanooga-area artists for sale.
A Festhalle Banquet will be held Thursday, Oct. 16. The ticketed event features a traditional feast filled with locally sourced traditional German foods, such as currywurst, spätzle, kartoffelpuffer and apfelstrudel, prepared by chef Nathan Flynt. Local and seasonal beers will be served, and Nashville-based polka band Oom-Pah-Sters will entertain. Tickets are $45. Advance orders are recommended due to limited capacity. They are available online at ChattanoogaOktoberfest.com/festhalle-banquet.
For more information, see next week's edition of ChattanoogaNow.