Chattanooga Has Fun 2.5

Unknown to many Westerners, there are suggestions in the East that Jesus may have traveled to India and Tibet in the years before those recorded in the New Testament.  Evidence for this and its interpretations was my topic for a major paper for a recent yoga training, which I will be presenting on for this Roundtable.  Please note, this talk may contain alternate perspectives on Christianity and may not be suitable for everyone.

Diana Peterson is a recent graduate of the Asheville Yoga Teacher Training through Clearspring Yoga.  In addition to yoga, she and her daughter Lauryn Peterson are co-owners of The Asala Center, a center for Constructive Living psychoeducational therapy.  She practices Tai Ji and is a fifth degree black belt/instructor in Taekwondo, as well as a psychologist by training.  Drawn to mythology from childhood, for this session Diana shifts from role of convener for the Roundtable to presenter.

The summer schedule for the Joseph Campbell Roundtable is the fourth Wednesday, more »

The Asher Love Studio + Gallery presents “Keeping It Alive” – a street art installation by graffiti artist, Sourone – from July 10th thru August 29th 2010.  The two-month show will feature original art painted directly onto the walls and surfaces at the gallery. Additional works on canvas, board, signs and other found materials and objects will also be a part of the site-specific installation which intends to bring the outside indoors. An opening night reception will be held on Saturday, July 10th from 6:00pm-9pm. The event is free and open to the public. The Asher Love Gallery is located in the newly revitalized business district of downtown St. Elmo directly behind Pasha’s Coffee House and Blacksmith’s Bistro at the foot of Lookout Mountain. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday 1-7pm, Saturdays 11-6 and Sundays 12noon-5pm. More information is available on the gallery’s website at http://asherlovegallery.blogspot.com, via email more »

Imax Theater at the Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. (800) 265-0695; http://www.tnaqua.org/IMAX/IMAX.aspx

It’s slimy, it’s noisy, it’s smelly, it’s bumpy, and it’s GROSS this summer at Creative Discovery Museum!  Grossology:  The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body will be the featured exhibit from May 29 – Sept. 6, 2010.  With colorful, interactive displays and games, kids are sure to love learning about the body and how it functions.  Based on the best-selling book, Grossology by science teacher Sylvia Branzei, this exhibit has been presented in major museums, science centers and theme parks.

Kids have plenty of questions about the human body that aren’t always appropriate to discuss around the dinner table.  Grossology gives kids a fun environment to explore the answers to many of the slimy, oozy, crusty, stinky questions they love to ask about the human body.

Stepping through a giant mouth and tongue, visitors are introduced to the world of Grossology with a spectrum of bright exhibit areas to greet them. more »

James Cameron’s AVATAR, is coming to the giant screen at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater beginning on Friday, May 21st.

The IMAX 3D Theater has been requesting the film for months, but until now, we were not able to get a contract to show the film. Priority to show first-run films, such as Avatar, goes to the large theater chains that can show the film repeatedly on multiple screens throughout the day for the length of the film contract. These theater chains have the right to block other theaters in close proximity from showing these films.

Persistence has paid off, and the IMAX 3D Theater is now able to bring Avatar to Chattanooga’s largest screen. Excitement has been expressed on the Aquarium’s Facebook page where fans have posted comments such as, “This is super great – I had to go all the way to Chicago to see it in IMAX 3D more »

Imax Theater at the Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. (800) 265-0695.  http://www.tnaqua.org/IMAX/imax.aspx

7 a.m. Pasha Coffeehouse, 3914 St. Elmo. (423) 475-5482. www.pashacoffeehouse.com

9 a.m. Exum Gallery, 305 W. 7th St. (423) 593-4265.

9 a.m. Shuptrine Fine Art Group, 2646 Broad St. (423) 266-4453. www.shuptrinefineartgroup.com

9:30 a.m. Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 201 High St. (423) 267-7176. www.thehoustonmuseum.com

10 a.m. My Color Image Boutique and Gallery, 330 Frazier Ave. (423) 598-6202.

10 a.m. Chattanooga African American Museum, 200 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 266-8658.

10 a.m. River Gallery, 400 E. 2nd St. (423) 265-5033. www.river-gallery.co.

10 a.m. Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. (423) 266-0944. www.huntermuseum.org

Transformation 6: Contemporary Works in Glass features the work of 28 glass artists—both emerging and internationally recognized—who are finalists and winners of the Raphael Founder’s Prize. This prize honors artists who are working in glass, metal, clay, wood and found materials, and expanding the boundaries in their fields through new techniques, ideas and approaches to their mediums. Techniques used by the participating artists combine traditional forms of glass-making with painting, sculpture and installation.

This exhibition was organized by the Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA.

10 a.m. Bill Shores Frame and Gallery, 307 Manufacturers Rd. (423) 756-6746. www.billshoresframes.com

Title: “Jellies: The Living Art” Exhibition
Location: Hunter Museum of American Art
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Description: Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. (423) 266-0944.
Start Date: 2009-07-01
Start Time: 10:00
End Date: 2011-05-26

10 a.m. Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. (423) 266-0944. www.huntermuseum.org

This retrospective exhibition of contemporary glass sculptor, Stephen Rolfe Powell, will feature selections of the artist’s work from the last 20 years.

Powell, who is recognized both nationally and internationally for his colorfully patterned pieces, draws his inspiration from nature, and ancient Italian murrini techniques. Included in the exhibition will be work from his Teasers, Whackos and Screamers series. Many of the works are new and have never been shown before.

11 a.m. Hanover Gallery, 11 Frazier Ave. (423) 648-0533.

11 a.m. AVA Gallery, 30 Frazier Ave. (423) 265-1282. www.avarts.org

11 a.m. In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave. (423)267-9214. www.intowngallery.com

9 a.m. North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Dr. Ste. 102. (423) 870-8924.

Comcast, Chattanooga’s leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services has confirmed the movie lineup for the second annual Kidz Flickz at Hamilton Place Mall next month.

In addition to the family oriented movies, local organizations including Tennessee Highway Patrol, Siskin Children’s Institute and TC Thompson Children’s Hospital will provide a variety of summer safety tips for children.

Although, the names of the movies can’t be listed, here are some helpful hints:

Wednesday, July 7 – Movie about a tiny spider that spins a great tale of friendship and adventure with Wilbur the baby pig.

Wednesday, July 14  - A pampered cocker spaniel meets a Tramp from across the tracks with a heart of gold.

Wednesday, July 21 – A hilarious fantasy about the lives toys lead when they’re left alone.

Wednesday, July 28 – Experience what really happens after the princess kissed the frog!

“Kidz Flickz” will take place every Wednesday in July (July 7, more »

Every Wednesday Night;  http://www.chattanoogatrivia.com

4 Different Locations:

7:00 pm- Buffalo Wild Wings (Hixson) 5744 Highway 153, Hixson, TN; (423) 877-3338

7:30pm- Buffalo Wild Wings (Downtown) 120 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN; (423) 634-0468

7:30pm – Mudpie Restaurant, 12 Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga, TN; (423) 267-9043

8:00 pm- Beef O’Brady’s (Cleveland) 3838 Candies Creek Lane, Cleveland, TN

KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS @ THE OFFICE on 3rd St. located @ 1401 E. 3rd St.  Delicious Food, Good Music & Dancing and Drink Specials.  If you feel you have what it takes to Roc-Da-Mic, then come to THE OFFICE on 3rd St. and showcase your talent EACH AND EVERY WEDNESDAY! For more information, send emails to K-Boogie at smiddy08@yahoo.com

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