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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Olympics broadcast at Imax, Tennessee tax-free weekend

Here’s what’s happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

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Parents in Tennessee and Alabama are stricter than the national average when monitoring their children’s social-media use, according to a recent survey by HostingAdvice. The survey of 3,000 parents was meant to shed light on the extent of parental controls on the websites and apps their children access. According to the survey, over half of Tennessee parents (53%) and even more Alabama parents (55%) actively control the websites and social-media sites their children visit, compared to a national average of 52%. Georgia parents fell below the national average at 49%. Parents reported multiple methods of controlling their children’s online habits, including checking the browser history, using parental control software, discussing online behavior with their children and occasionally restricting access. The highest parental diligence was reported in Arizona, Montana, Nebraska and New Hampshire (67%). The lowest was South Dakota (20%). The U.S. Surgeon General recently called on Congress to mandate labeling on social-media apps, akin to the warnings on cigarettes and alcohol, to address digital concerns for children.

CALENDAR

ARTS

AREA 61 GALLERY — 721 Broad St., Suite 100. “School’s. Out. For. Summer.,” by featured artist Mike Holsomback, through July 29. area61gallery.com

THE ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Entries being accepted for open exhibit of art by residents of McMinn and surrounding counties, through Aug. 12. No entry fee for high school and college divisions; $10 others. Show dates, Sept. 9-Oct. 18. athensartscouncil.org

AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts presents member exhibit, “Things Around the House,” and “Covenant College Art Students in New York,” through Aug. 2. avarts.org

CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (third floor). “Path to the Presidency,” more than 100 years of presidential campaign memorabilia, through Aug. 2. chattlibrary.org

CHICKAMAUGA BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER — 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. “Mark Thrash — Local Legend, Civil Rights After the Civil War,” Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park display of artifacts of the former slave and U.S. War Department employee. nps.gov/chch

CLEARSTORY ARTS — 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. “Elsewhere: Pulling Forth the Invisible,” through July 27. Closing reception and open house, 2-5 p.m. July 27. clearstoryarts.com

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Georgia Clay Council works in Gallery Five20, through July 26. “Chasing Yutori,” works by Janet Campbell Bradley, in Gallery One11, through July 26. creativeartsguild.org

FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. “All Things You Can Ride On” community show, through July 28. franklincoarts.org

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga summer show, through Aug. 23. chattanoogaphoto.org

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Gallery talk about connections between works from temporary exhibit “Art Deco Glass” and the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts’ collection, 6-7 p.m. July 25. Regular admission: $20 nonmember adults. huntermuseum.org

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. “Dangerous Drawings,” dark and satirical exhibit of acrylic and ink artwork by Doug McCoy, through July 31. intowngallery.com

JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER — 5461 North Terrace. “Mishpachah-Family” exhibit by 44 artists from Israel, the U.S. and Canada, including 12 from Chattanooga. 423-493-0270

LOCALS AT SEWANEE — 49 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. Spring show featuring Kellen Mayfield and new works by 10 other artists, through July 27. localsatsewanee.com

MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. “Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist,” through Oct. 1. museumcenter.org

NORTHSIDE GALLERY — Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Show and sale of works by 12 Chattanooga artists, including first-time exhibitors, through July 22. 423-266-1766

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by painters Carolyn Ward and June Rollins, through July 31. river-gallery.com

RUBY FALLS — 1720 S. Scenic Highway. “Celebrating 95 Years of Wonder” history exhibit, with rare photos, vintage postcards and newspaper articles, through Oct. 20. Free with attraction tickets: $17-$40 (must buy online). rubyfalls.com

TENNESSEE AQUARIUM — 1 Broad St. Two dozen images of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark, including species photographed on-site, through December. Included with regular admission: $30-$40. tnaqua.org

COMEDY

THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com

› July 25: Open mic for friends remembering “Who’s Your Cousin?” Ricky Peardon, 7 p.m. $10.

› July 26-27: Mr. Showtime David Scott, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $20-$25.

› July 28: Christmas in July Marriage Game with Bad Santa (Mr. Showtime David Scott), 7 p.m. $15-$20.

THE CHATTERY — 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108. Improv Night, Dungeons & Dragons-themed comedy show by Improv Chattanooga, 7:30 p.m July 27. $15. thechattery.org

FILM

BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES — Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. $10-$12. tivolichattanooga.com

— July 21: “Big Fish,” 2 p.m.

— July 27: “Kubo and the Two Strings,” 3 p.m.; “Jaws,” 6 p.m.; “Let the Right One In,” 9 p.m.

— July 28: “True Romance,” 2 p.m.

FILMMAKERS MIXER — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Chattanooga Filmmakers Guild screening of “Night Mommy,” with director Jamison Braly and other cast and crew, 5-6:30 p.m. July 21. Free admission; $5 for pizza. barkinglegs.org

IMAX THEATER — 201 Chestnut St. tnaqua.org/imax

— July 26: Live opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games, introducing more than 10,000 world athletes aboard 94 boats on the Seine River, 1:30 p.m. $20.

— Through July 28: “Twisters” feature film. $15.

— July 25-Aug. 15: “Deadpool & Wolverine” feature film. $15.

MOVIES IN A PARK — Warner Park pool, 1105 McCallie Ave. Dive-in movie, “Herbie Goes Bananas,” July 27. Games start at 7 p.m., movie at dusk. Free admission. chattanooga.gov/parks

MUSIC

BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org

— July 21: Spend Time in the Garden outdoor show with Ben Arroyo, Spife and headliner Studda Bubba, 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. $10.

— July 24: Wednesday Jazz with Margherita Fava Quartet, 7:30 p.m. $10.

BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com

› July 24: Adam Stone Jazz Quartet, 6 p.m. Free.

› July 26: Underground Springhouse, 8 p.m. $15-$20.

› July 27: Strung Like a Horse album release party, with Call Me Spinster, 9 p.m. $20-$25.

› July 28: Taj Farrant, 7 p.m. $35-$100.

THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. All times Central. Cave and camping upgrades available. thecaverns.com

› July 21: Garth and Dolly: A Tribute to Two Country Music Icons, 6 p.m. $49.

› July 26: Buckethead, 8 p.m. Sold out.

› July 27: Crowder, with Taya and Highland Worship, 7 p.m. $49.

› July 28: Fruit Bats, with Carriers, 6 p.m. $49-$59.

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Music residency with local blues artist Rick Rushing, 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. Included with admission: $20. cdmfun.org

NIGHTFALL — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Summer concert series continues July 26, rain or shine, with co-bill of local acts Prince T and Off the TOP, 7 p.m. Art market starts at 6 p.m.; food trucks begin selling at 6:30 p.m. nightfallchattanooga.com

RIVERFRONT NIGHTS — Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Free summer concert series continues with headliner Mike Farris & The Fortunate Few, with opener Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves, 6-10 p.m. July 27. Includes Dods Diving League world tour stop featuring extreme freestyle high-diving. riverfrontnights.com

SONGBIRDS — 206 W. Main St. songbirdsfoundation.org

› July 24: Songs & Stories, with Katrina Barclay, Luke Simmons and host Richard Daigle, 7 p.m. $10.

› July 25: Jazz Futures, with Adam Stone, Given Graber, Dakari Kelly and Spencer West, 8 p.m.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER — Market Park Pavilion, Athens, Tenn. Weekly concert series continues with Second Wind Band, 7 p.m. July 26. friendlycityfestivals.com

WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. The Inspirations’ 60-Year Reunion, with McKamey Legacy, 7 p.m. July 26. $42-$72. tivolichattanooga.com

OUT & ABOUT

ADULT RECESS — Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Family-friendly games and crafts with The Chattery, noon-4 p.m. July 27. Free admission; purchase drinks from surrounding restaurants. thechattery.org

AMERICAN HEROES DINNER — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Honoring the Sacrifice Foundation event features retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries, 7 p.m. July 26. $100. honoringthesacrifice.com

CHATTANOOGA & NORTH GEORGIA BRIDAL EXPO — Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Wedding inspiration, vendor showcases, music, entertainment, door prizes, noon-3:30 p.m. July 21. $10. tnbridalshow.com

CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com

› July 21: FiveStar Food Fight, live cooking competition among two farmers, two food truck vendors and a Chattanooga police officer using ingredients sourced from the market and a secret ingredient revealed as the contest starts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

› July 28: Chattanooga Bluegrass, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music by New Grass Express at 12:30 p.m. and Blue Cumberland at 2 p.m.

  photo  Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / Badges from the 1900s are shown in a display case at the 2022 edition of American Digger magazine’s Antique Militaria & Americana Show & Sale. The event returns to Camp Jordan Arena July 27-28.
 
 

CHATTANOOGA ANTIQUE MILITARIA & AMERICANA SHOW & SALE — Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. American Digger magazine’s seventh annual show for collectors of history and heritage from ancient times to World War II, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 28. $10. americandigger.com

CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Local artists, crafters and food artisans, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays through October. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com

CHATTANOOGA TACO WEEK — Features $5 taco items at 24 local restaurants, chance to win prizes, through July 21. chattanoogatacoweek.com

(READ MORE: Restaurant Scene: Get ready for Chattanooga Taco Week)

GIRLFRIENDS GETAWAY — Unclaimed Baggage, 509 W. Willow St., Scottsboro, Ala. National Girlfriends Day commemoration with in-store shopping specials July 25-27; ticketed Pouring on Purpose Front Porch Tea Party, with Melissa Lester, editor of Victoria magazine, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 27. $20 tea party ticket benefits ELI’s House. eventbrite.com

(READ MORE: The best bargain-hunting destinations within driving distance of Chattanooga)

GORDON-LEE MANSION TOURS — 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Friends organization opens mansion for self-guided tours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day weekend. $1-$5. Email: [email protected]

  photo  Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / Customers decide on their orders at Clumpies Ice Cream during Chattanooga’s Ice Cream Crawl in 2022. This year’s event continues through July 21, which is National Ice Cream Day.
 
 

ICE CREAM CRAWL — Third annual event at downtown parlors including The Ice Cream Show, Clumpies (North Shore and Southside locations), Cold Stone Creamery, Ben & Jerry’s, Milk & Honey and Downtown Dough, through July 21 (National Ice Cream Day). Chance to win $100 gift card. Free to participate; ice cream must be purchased. rivercitycompany.com

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY — lookoutmountainconservancy.org

› July 24 (and other Wednesdays): Summer volunteer opportunities including removing invasives, managing garden and preparing for fundraiser, 9-11 a.m. at 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike.

› July 25: Low Country Shrimp Boil fundraiser, with music by Priscilla & Little Rickee and food from Feed Table & Tavern, 6-9 p.m. at 1952 Old Wauhatchie Pike. Benefits Howard School leadership program. $75.

MARKETPLACE LUNCHEON — 633 Chestnut St. Monthly meeting of Scenic City Women’s Network, with guest speakers Megan and Dan Davis of Mission Increase, noon July 25. RSVP by July 23. scwn.org

MOUNTAINTOP SUMMERS — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Roam With the Gnomes activities, animal education shows, through Sept. 2. $19-$32 ($5 more at gate). seerockcity.com

NOOGA SPLASH — Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Gold Point Circle, Hixson. All-ages floating water park with obstacle course, through Sept. 28. $22 and up. noogasplash.com

THE PEACH TRUCK — Nashville-based company delivers peaches fresh from Georgia farms to advance-order customers at multiple sites in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia, July 26-28 (plus more dates this summer). $38 for 12-pound box. Full schedule: thepeachtruck.com

SIERRA CLUB — Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center, 200 River St. Monthly meeting of Chattanooga chapter explores “Wetland Mitigation” and how Hamilton County’s wetlands are usually mitigated in Sequatchie County, 6-7:30 p.m. July 22 (tentative field trip to see the process in August). Free. Email: [email protected]

SKATE STATION — Chattanooga Choo Choo Dome Building, 1400 Market St. Dazey Skate Co.’s pop-up roller rink, with daytime workshops, themed parties at night and private rentals, through Aug. 4. Hours: noon-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. $12 includes skates. dazeyskate.com

TAX-FREE WEEKEND – ALABAMA — Sales tax holiday for school-related items, through July 21. Covers clothing up to $100 per item; computers, software and computer supplies up to $750; school supplies up to $50 per item; books up to $30. Complete list of eligible items and exclusions: revenue.alabama.gov

TAX-FREE WEEKEND – TENNESSEE — Sales tax holiday for school related items, midnight to midnight July 26-28. Covers clothing up to $100 per item; school and art supplies up to $100 per item; desktop, laptop and tablet computers up to $1,500. Complete list of eligible items and exclusions: tn.gov/revenue

VANN HOUSE DAY — 82 Georgia Highway 225, Chatsworth, Ga. Tours celebrating 66th anniversary of property’s establishment as a historic site, plus demonstrations of skills from early 19th century, including butter churning, weaving, spinning, hominy making, gardening, woodworking, doll making and black powder rifles, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 27, rain or shine (last tour at 4 p.m.). $7. nps.gov

SPORTS

CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Men’s professional soccer team vs. Orlando, 7 p.m. July 27. $19 and up. chattanoogafac.com

CHATTANOOGA STEAM — Frost Stadium, 1100 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga’s professional fastpitch softball team hosts Connect Sports’ Champion Pro Cup, with home-run derby, 7:30 p.m. July 23; games, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. July 24-26; games if needed, July 26; championship, July 27. $6 and up. steamfastpitch.com

(READ MORE: Chattanooga Steam set to make history as city’s first professional softball team)

THEATER

ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE — The Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Auditions for Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” 6 p.m. July 21-23 (show dates Sept. 20-29). athensartscouncil.org

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. “La Cage aux Folles,” last show of 100th season, 2:30 p.m. July 21, 7:30 p.m. July 25-27, 2:30 p.m. July 28, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1-3, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 4. $25-$35. theatrecentre.com

(READ MORE: Chattanooga Theatre Centre will celebrate Centennial Season with 11 shows)

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplayhouse.com

› Through Aug. 1: “Steel Magnolias.” $19-$35.

› Through Aug. 11: “Anastasia: The Musical.” $19-$35.

› Through Sept. 8: “Grease.” $19-$35.

THE RINGGOLD PLAYHOUSE — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” the company’s first musical, 2 p.m. July 21, 7:30 p.m. July 25-26, 2 p.m. July 28. $10-$12. nothinlikeringgold.com

TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. Auditions for “Zombie Prom,” ages 12-18, 2-5 p.m. July 21, 5-8 p.m. July 22 (show dates Oct. 18-27).

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

BURKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 6433 Hixson Pike. Bible stories, music, crafts, inflatables and refreshments for children 3 years old through fifth grade, 6-8:30 p.m. July 23-26. Register: 423-842-4219 or [email protected]

Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.

Contact Lisa Denton at [email protected] or 423-757-6281.