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Posted: Thursday - Nov. 19, 2009
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Full steam ahead for Mannheim Steamroller
Chip Davis likes to create. He also likes a challenge, and he's learned over the years that he is a little dyslexic when it comes to the word no.
Posted: Saturday - Nov. 14, 2009
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FYI honors musicians
Slim Pickin's was the big winner in the inaugural FYI Music Awards on Friday night at Rhythm & Brews, taking top honors as Best New Band, Best Live Band and Best Bluegrass Band.
Posted: Friday - Nov. 13, 2009
CSO announces opera fundraisers
One year after announcing it would suspend opera productions due to budget issues, the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera announced two future shows, part of a plan to bring opera back.
Posted: Thursday - Nov. 12, 2009
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Chattanooga Symphony & Opera announces two future shows
One year after announcing it would be suspending opera productions due to budget issues, the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera today announced two future shows that are part of plan to bring opera back, though not right away.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 10, 2009
Bonamassa shows his guitar chops on 'John Henry'
Casey Phillips: For blues rock guitar aficionados, watching 32-year-old Joe Bonamassa's star rise has been akin to witnessing the rebirth of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Posted: Sunday - Nov. 8, 2009
Mix Master Mike to spin at MainX24
The third annual MainX24 event, set for Dec. 5, will take on a hip-hop flavor with internationally known DJ Mix Master Mike serving as headliner, according to organizer Tiffanie Campbell Robinson with Quiddity Entertainment.
Posted: Thursday - Nov. 5, 2009
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Kansas, Edgar Winter, Overland on stage Saturday for veterans benefit
Turn on a classic-rock radio station anywhere in the country, any time of day and chances are very good you will hear “Carry on Wayward Son” before too long.
Posted: Tuesday - Nov. 3, 2009
Allied Arts gets $100,000 in stimulus funds from NEA
Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga has been awarded $100,000 to preserve jobs within local arts agencies.
Posted: Monday - Nov. 2, 2009
Chattanooga: Allied Arts gets $100,000 NEA grant to protect local arts jobs
Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga has been awarded $100,000 to preserve jobs within the local arts agencies from the National Endowment for the Arts, according to a news release.
Posted: Wednesday - Oct. 28, 2009
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'Michael's Jackson's This Is It' opens today
"Michael Jackson's This Is It" hit movie screens nationwide at midnight, but lifelong fan Olen Justice said he doubts he will see the film in the near future -- or maybe at all.
Posted: Friday - Oct. 23, 2009
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Classic Rock Show features Beatles animator
Animator Ron Campbell has worked on some of the most beloved cartoons of all time, including "Scooby Doo," "The Jetsons," "The Flintstones" and "Rugrats."
Posted: Friday - Oct. 16, 2009
Symphony auditions first of four applying for role of conductor
Several themes, or subplots, were woven into Thursday night’s Chattanooga Symphony & Opera’s presentation of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at the Tivoli Theatre.
Posted: Tuesday - Oct. 13, 2009
Peewee Moore has fun on ‘Leaving Side of Gone’
CASEY PHILLIPS: It’s a little strange to be writing a review of this album months after Peewee Moore’s Web site says it was originally released. Still it presents such a fine example of road-worn, cotton-picking outlaw honky tonk that I think it deserves a look.
Posted: Friday - Oct. 2, 2009
McCallie graduate named CNN hero
Chattanoogan Jordan Thomas has been chosen as a CNN Top 10 Hero for his work raising funds to provide prosthetics for children in need, according to a CNN news release.
Posted: Thursday - Sept. 24, 2009
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Mimi Kennedy combines passions with 'In the Loop'
Early in her career, actress Mimi Kennedy chose to work primarily in television so she could raise a family and involve herself in community activism.
Posted: Sunday - Sept. 20, 2009
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Competitive reality shows dominate local ratings
None of the shows nominated for Emmys tonight in the drama or comedy categories were among the Top 10 television programs watched by Chattanoogans in the May TV ratings book.
Posted: Tuesday - Sept. 8, 2009
Celtic sounds distinguish Knopfler’s ‘Get Lucky’
BARRY COURTER: I’m mostly familiar with Mark Knopfler through his Dire Straits work. This is his seventh solo studio CD. “Get Lucky” is a more personal collection of songs with a very folk feel and plenty of Celtic influences. Fans looking for Dire-style radio hooks may be disappointed, but I like this record.
Posted: Sunday - Sept. 6, 2009
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Chattanooga Symphony & Opera announces season, guest conductors
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will open its 2009-10 season Sept. 12 with "Stay Tuned," a Pops Series performance that pays tribute to early television melodies, according to executive director Molly Sasse.
Posted: Thursday - Aug. 27, 2009
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Hunter not in rush to find new director
The Hunter Museum of American Art will begin looking for a new director next week, but it will not be in a rush, a museum official said.
Posted: Sunday - Aug. 23, 2009
Patten Performances ready for its 30th anniversary season
The Oct. 2 Nagata Shachu show in UTC's Fine Arts Center will kick off the 30th anniversary of the Patten Performances series, according to a news release.
Posted: Wednesday - July 15, 2009
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Forgotten Jackson interview sheds light on star
Diana Ross was a little skittish around the 6-foot python, but soon she was comfortable enough to help the reptile shed its skin.
Posted: Sunday - June 28, 2009
Five new faces on Chattanooga City Council
The nine-member Chattanooga City Council has five new members. They are Pam Ladd, Russell Gilbert Sr., Andrae McGary, Deborah Scott and Peter Murphy. Mr. Gilbert began serving in November and the others in the spring.
Posted: Saturday - June 27, 2009
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Chattanooga entertainers devastated by Jackson loss
Devastating is the word used by local entertainers and broadcasters to describe news of Michael Jackson's death on Thursday.
Posted: Thursday - June 25, 2009
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Chattanoogans react to death of “King of Pop”
Local musicians and pop music fans were quick to react to the news of Michael Jackson’s death.
Posted: Monday - June 15, 2009
Bonnaroo comes to a close
MANCHESTER, Tenn. -- As the more than 75,000 people from all over the country and world who attended this year's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival head home today, they will have plenty to talk about, if they
Posted: Monday - June 15, 2009
Riverbend 2009 a success, despite the economy
Riverbend 2009 was a success ... considering.
Posted: Sunday - June 14, 2009
Bonnaroo: Another legendary Springsteen show
MANCHESTER, Tenn. — For Bruce Springsteen, having the word legendary used to describe one of his concerts is as commonplace as an encore.
Posted: Sunday - June 14, 2009
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Vendors feeling the love at Bonnaroo
On day three at Bonnaroo, business has been brisk for vendor Trevor Ross, owner of Earthtone Instruments, an Orlando-based business that sells hand-made flutes, walking sticks and porcelin whistles.
Posted: Saturday - June 13, 2009
Bonnaroo: 'Oldies' acts on top of their game
It occurred to me that this year’s Bonnaroo has a bit of an oldies flavor to it for me.
Posted: Saturday - June 13, 2009
Bonnaroo: Big festivals are good for fans
During one of the many thunderstorms that hit Manchester and the Bonnaroo site Thursday, I spent several minutes visiting with Steven Smith, one of the hosts for Fuse, which is the official television partner for the festival.
Posted: Saturday - June 13, 2009
Bonnaroo: A great night of old-school music
So the Beastie Boys were good last night, but they didn’t blow me away.
Posted: Saturday - June 13, 2009
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Furniture sellers at Dwelling liken consignment to recycling
Jennifer Ohle initially visited Dwelling on Brainerd Road just to check out the building, which once was home to Vanderstoop Shoe Shop.
Posted: Saturday - June 13, 2009
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Parrotheads Rejoice
MANCHESTER, Tenn. -- Parrotheads at Bonnaroo will get a surprise appearance by Jimmy Buffett at noon today, according to Ken Weinstein with Big Hassle Media.
Posted: Friday - June 12, 2009
Bonnaroo: It's about the music
To the uninitiated folks who think of Bonnaroo as either a mud-soaked or sun-scorched mob of smelly people, this afternoon’s musical lineup is answer enough to why people attend in droves.
Posted: Friday - June 12, 2009
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BLOG: What the smart people are wearing this year at Bonnaroo
Veteran Bonnaroo attendees know three things about the festival: There is no shade, it's going to rain, and the music will be world class.
Posted: Friday - June 12, 2009
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Rain coming ... yeah, yeah, yeah
Every day is Beatlemania for Ralph Castelli. For the last two decades, the California-born drummer has portrayed Ringo Starr as a member of Rain, a Beatles tribute act.
Posted: Thursday - June 11, 2009
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Bonnaroo music fest begins today
Buying most of the 700 acres where the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival sits in Manchester, Tenn., has proven a sound business move, festival co-founder Ashley Capps said.
Posted: Saturday - June 6, 2009
Courter: "Camping" at Riverbend a new experience
I’ve attended Riverbend pretty much from the beginning.
Posted: Friday - June 5, 2009
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Chattanooga: Revving up for Riverbend
If meteorologists are predicting temperatures near 90 degrees, high humidity and evening showers, it must be time for Riverbend.
Posted: Sunday - May 31, 2009
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Chattanooga: Ready, set, Riverbend: Show begins Friday night
Recognizing that the economy has limited travel plans for many people, Riverbend organizers are playing up the “staycation” aspect of the festival, according to Executive Director Chip Baker.
Posted: Sunday - May 24, 2009
Chattanooga: Allied Arts behind goal as capital campaign winds down
Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga is $500,000 short of its $1.3 million goal heading into the final weeks of the campaign.
Posted: Sunday - May 17, 2009
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Legendary Loretta Lynn performs tonigth the the Tivoli
When you hear Merle Haggard or Johnny Cash sing of life in prison or Frank Sinatra croon about love lost, you can hear the truth in their voices.
Posted: Tuesday - May 12, 2009
Dylan shines in ‘Together Through Life’
CASEY PHILLIPS: I never thought I’d say this about Bob Dylan, but I really dig the vocals in “Together Through Life,” and for the most part, the songwriting didn’t blow my mind.
Posted: Tuesday - May 12, 2009
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Three new Elvis exhibits on display at Graceland
Graceland, former Memphis home of Elvis Presley, has three new exhibits honoring the King.
Posted: Saturday - May 2, 2009
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Chattanooga Market works to dispel flu worries
At least one vendor planning to sell at the Latin Fair at Sunday’s Chattanooga Market seems to have been scared off by the association between swine flu and Mexico, the market’s owner said.
Posted: Sunday - April 19, 2009
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RECYCLING 101
Wednesday is Earth Day. For many, recycling is part of an Earth-friendly lifestyle. We’ve assembled this list of useful information for getting started.
Posted: Tuesday - April 14, 2009
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Taking Sides
Ever since moving to the Scenic City, North Georgia-based folk singer/songwriter Jennifer Daniels has been at the top of my list of pleasant musical surprises.
Posted: Sunday - April 12, 2009
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State of the Arts: Chattanooga
Evaluating the state of the arts in Chattanooga might be akin to defining an abstract painting or sculpture. Where some see beauty, others see pain or sorrow.
Posted: Thursday - April 9, 2009
Courter: Pavilion the key to Finley success
Last week I wrote about the recently announced change in management of Finley Stadium and First Tennessee Pavilion. Merrill Eckstein will officially take over from Frank Burke at the end of May.
Posted: Thursday - April 9, 2009
Little Richard at Riverbend
Little Richard will close out Riverbend 2009, headlining the main Coca-Cola Stage on June 13, according to talent and production coordinator Joe “Dixie” Fuller.
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