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  1. Art & Artist Exhibition OCTOBER 25 & 26 Thursday, October 09, 2008

    Pumpkin Glow at Cloudland Station

    Saturday and Sunday, October 25 & 26, Cloudland Station will host it’s 3rd Annual Pumpkin Glow festival full of games, zip lines, face painting, pony rides, food, pumpkin carving, hay rides, canoeing, hiking and….Artists!

    This year will feature an Artist Cove at the center of the event.  Visitors can wander among the tents and tables of artists during the entire two days.  Admission for the artists is free as well as for their family members.  Artists may keep all of their proceeds from the sale of their art. 

    Contact: 
    Michelle Potter
    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
    678-386-8131

    Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, October 22nd

    Open to the Public.  Admission $15 per family. 

    Location:
    9862 Highway 193
    Chickamauga, GA 30707
    or visit CloudlandStation.com

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  2. AEC’s Back Row Film Series Features New Orleans Food and Films Wednesday, August 06, 2008

    On Friday, August 15, just two weeks before the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Arts & Education Council (AEC) will host a New Orleans-themed evening at Loose Cannon Studios, 1800 Rossville Avenue, at 6 PM.

    This is the third event in the 2008 AEC Back Row Film Series.

    Participants can sample traditional New Orleans dishes such as jambalaya and red beans and rice, and see two short documentaries by Oxford filmmaker Joe York.

    The first film, “Marsaw,” is a portrait of Martin Sawyer, who has been a bartender
    in and around the French Quarter of New Orleans for more than sixty years. Among his signature drinks are a rye-brandy Sazerac, a wicked mint julep and his namesake cocktail, the Marsaw.

    He witnessed the flood of 1927 and survived Hurricane Katrina.

    In 2005, the Southern Foodways Alliance honored him with the Ruth Fertel Keeper of the Flame Award, given to a man or woman deemed an unsung culinary hero or heroine.

    The second film is “Above the Line: Saving Willie Mae’s Scotch House,“the story of acclaimed New Orleans restaurant owner Willie Mae Seaton and her drive to rebuild her landmark restaurant following the devastating floodwaters of Katrina.

    Volunteers stepped in to help the 89-year-old rebuild her restaurant and start serving her famous fried chicken again.

    Blue Orleans Creole Restaurant, whose owners relocated to Chattanooga after Katrina, will introduce the audience to authentic Creole food with flavorful dishes that represent New Orleans’ celebrated history.

    The Back Row Film Series gives an interactive approach to film viewing, enhancing the viewer’s experience by offering related activities such as guest speakers, food, music and demonstrations.

    The program is part of AEC’s mission to provide unique opportunities for lifelong learning and participation in the arts for all members of the community.

    Tickets are $15 for AEC members and $20 for general admission. Food, film and drinks are included.

    Seating is limited. Call 423-267-1218 or visit BackRowFilms.com to purchase tickets.

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  3. CHATTEM AND RIVERSIDE WINES PRESENT ART.A.MA.JIG 2008 Monday, July 14, 2008

    A Unique Fundraiser for the Arts & Education Council

    CHATTANOOGA, TN—Art.a.ma.jig, the Arts & Education Council’s (AEC) only annual fundraiser, will be Thursday, July 24, at the Tanner Hill Gallery from 6 to 8:30 PM.  Showcasing the talents of local artists and chefs in the area, Art.a.ma.jig supports the AEC’s mission to provide unique opportunities for lifelong learning and participation in the arts for all members in the community. 

    Art.a.ma.jig combines the culinary and fine arts for an exciting evening with chefs, artists, and community members. It has grown into a well-known event; artist participation has doubled and over $75,000 has been raised since its debut in 2003. Art.a.ma.jig brings the community together to raise money for AEC programs—the Independent and Back Row Film Series, Culture Fest, the Conference on Southern Literature, and a myriad of literacy programs for students—that would otherwise not exist in Chattanooga.

    The opportunity to support the AEC and its outreach programs in Chattanooga is a big factor in drawing local artists to participate. “I see the AEC’s yearly fundraiser as an opportunity for me as an artist to join them in their efforts in promoting or furthering the arts in the educational setting… The AEC and organizations like them play a vital role in the cultural health of this city,” says Iantha Newton, an artist who has participated in Art.a.ma.jig for the last several years.

    The highlight of Art.a.ma.jig 2008 is the silent auction of original works by 51 artists. A variety of media will be represented during the fundraiser, from paintings and sculptures to photography and mixed media works. However, the exhibit will be unified by the theme Fortune, which has attracted both new and previous Art.a.ma.jig participants. Opening bids start between $100 and $3,000, giving Chattanoogans the opportunity to bid on a wide range of original works—and all proceeds benefit AEC programs.  This encourages artists to participate in support of AEC as well as promote art in the community.

    Art.a.ma.jig also features dishes prepared by some of the region’s best chefs including Mercatino, Niedlov’s Breadworks, Sushi Nabe, Blue Orleans, Niko’s Southside Grill, and the Deli Man & Cake Lady. The food will be accompanied by a selection of wines from Riverside Wine and Spirits as well as other beverages.

    Tanner Hill Gallery is located at 3069 South Broad Street. The art auction begins promptly at 6 PM.  Art.a.ma.jig 2008 is sponsored in part by Chattem, Riverside Wine and Spirits, Miller & Martin, Baker Donelson, Starkey Printing Company, Adams Lithographing Company and Artech Design Group.

    Tickets are $65 per person or $100 per couple.  Art.a.ma.jig is open to the public, but because tickets are limited, advanced reservations are strongly encouraged. For tickets call the AEC at 423.267.1218 or register online at ArtsEdCouncil.org.

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  4. Macintosh, meet Main Thursday, July 10, 2008

    Apple junkies, unite!
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    Beginning Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m., CreateHere will host ChattaMac, our city’s own Mac users’ group.  On Tuesdays every mid-month, Mac novices, advanced users, and developers are invited to meet at 55 East Main to hear presentations and engage in open discussion on the ins and outs of Macintosh.

    This coming Tuesday, Robert Lay will be presenting a seminar on the new iPhone 3G, which is set to be release Friday, July 11. He’ll give a run-down of all the new features, compare with the first generation iPhone, and provide a few tips and tricks along the way. He’ll cover the new MobileMe service, the iPhone/iPod Touch App store, and the iPhone SDK.

    The August meeting will delve into Mac-based photography, including photo software and HDR imagery.  The night is yet to be scheduled, so keep checking back at the CreateHere blog to find out when it’s going down!

    The meetings are free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to bring their Mac laptops, iPhones, and iPod Touch devices. ChattaMac’s organizers are Robert Lay, Katrina Smyth, Jeremy Clifton, and Jonathan Calloway.  For more information on the group, email Robert Lay and check out ChattaMac’s website.

    What: ChattaMac users’ group
    Where: CreateHere Studio, 55 East Main Street, Suite 105.  Chattanooga.
    When: 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2008
    Contact: Robert Lay at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (423) 903-5528.

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