Cat: Music Entertaining Arts / Music / Culture
Org: North River Civic Center
CHATTANOOGA — The free Sunset Concert Series at the North River Civic Center continues on Friday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. with the Blue John Folk Singers.
Scenic City Chapter of Sweet Adelines (affectionately known as the Scenic City Chorus) performs Oct. 22. Chartered in 1962, the non-profit corporation have filled the Scenic City with a cappella harmony for 48 years.
Director Jennifer Cooke, a long-time a member of Sweet Adelines, grew up singing barbershop music with her family quartet. A four-time Region 23 quartet champion, Jennifer is a member of the Tune Town Show Chorus and serves as a lead section leader.
Scenic City members hail from every corner of the greater Chattanooga area and continues to welcome talented members. Audition is required. Scenic City meets at Burks United Methodist Church, 6433 Hixson Pike, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Visit, watch a rehearsal and consider joining. Learn more at the group's website, below.
Future performers during the series include the Prime Time Singers on Nov. 19 and the Mountain Cove Bluegrass on Dec. 17.
Located behind Northgate Mall, the North River Civic Center features educational, recreational and fitness programs for youth, adults and seniors north of the river, and also serves as a meeting place for community groups. For more information, call the civic center at (423) 870-8924 or visit the center's website, below.
RELATED LINKS: Bill McCallie • North River Civic Center • Scenic City Chorus

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