What: The Reformation: 500 Years and Counting
Details: Please join three UTC professors and three area clergy in an informal and engaging discussion about the complicated legacy of the Protestant Reformation, which turns 500 years old this fall.
When: 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1
Where: University Center’s Raccoon Mountain Room
Admission: This event is free and open to the public.
Information: Contact Aaron Shaheen at aaron-shaheen@utc.edu
What: An End to the Age of Innocence: How the Great War Forever Changed American Literature
Details: Author James McGrath Morris will speak about his most recent book, The Ambulance Drivers, which details the tortured friendship between Ernest Hemingway and John Dos Passos, whose literary careers took off shortly after meeting as ambulance drivers on the bloody battlefields of World War I.
When: 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2
Where: University Center’s Signal Mountain Room
Admission: This event is free and open to the public.
Information: Contact Aaron Shaheen at aaron-shaheen@utc.edu
What: Symposium on the 19th Century Press, the Civil War, and Free Expression
Details: Thought provoking sessions about the 19th century press. Sponsored by the West Cair of Excellence, UTC’s Department of Communication, the Walter and Leona Schmitt Family Foundation Research Fund and the Hazel Dicken-Garia Fund for the Symposium.
When: Nov. 2-4
Where: Chattanooga Marriot Downtown and University Center
Admission: All paper sessions are free and open to the public.
Information: https://www.utc.edu/west-chair-communication/symposium/index.php
What: SouthWord Literary Festival
Details: Hosted by the Fellowship of Southern Writers and presented by Southern Lit Alliance and UTC, SouthWord is a tw-day literary feast celebrating southern writers with Wendell Berry as the keynote speaker.
When: Nov. 3 & 4
Where: Friday’s events will take place on campus. Saturday’s events are at varying locations in Chattanooga.
Admission: $25-40 for students; $50-90 for general admission. Purchase tickets here.
Information: http://www.southernlitalliance.org/southword
What: UTC Opera, featuring Bach’s Coffee Cantata
Details: The plot is based on themes from Italian Commedia dell’Arte. When a father is concerned with his daughter’s scandalous habit of drinking coffee, he forbids her to marry unless she’ll change her ways. The daughter still finds a way to sneak her cups of coffee into marriage. Scenes from “Spamalot” and Lalo’s “Le Roid d’Ys” will also be featured.
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3
Where: Roland Hayes Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Center
Admission: Tickets are available here: http://bit.ly/2yAq6SY
What: “Beyond Textbooks: Civil Rights Movement History from the Bottom Up”
Emilye Crosbye, Professor of History, SUNY Geneseo
Details: Sponsored by the Adolph S. Ochs Professor of Government, Department of Political Science and Public Service, and the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Downtown Council
When: 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6
Where: University Center Auditorium
Admission: This event is free and open to the public.
What: The Reconstruction Era: A Panel Discussion
Details: Sponsored by Greg A Vital in conjunction with a National Park Service partnership, this three-person panel will present an overview of the Reconstruction Era and how the National Park Service is focusing on the Era, including the establishment of a new National Park in 2017.
When: 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6
Where: Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Admission: Free and open to the public
What: Health Careers Day
Details: Health Careers Day provides an opportunity to interact with employers and learn about opportunities available in the health care industry. All majors are welcome.
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7
Where: University Center’s Tennessee Room
Admission: Free for UTC students and alumni
Information: Visit University Career Services online here.
What: Aryan Brotherhood of Texas: Anatomy of a Gang Investigation
Details: UTC alumnus and ATF Special Agent, Richard J. Boehning specializes in long-term, complex investigations of the nation’s most violent gangs. Boehning will give a detailed presentation on the investigation into the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and the lessons learned from it.
When: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7
Where: Derthick Hall Room 101
Admission: Free
Information: Dr. Pamela Ashmore, (423) 425-4435
What: UTC Chamber Singers and Chattanooga Singers present “Northern Lights”
Details: “Northern Lights,” a concert featuring music from the Baltic States will spotlight music by composers from Estonia, Latvia, Norway, Finland and Sweden. A second, underlying theme for the concert is that of peace. This part of the world has known occupation and freedom that came through peaceful means of group singing. Come and enjoy a peaceful evening of great music.
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10
Where: Roland Hayes Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center
Admission: Free and open to the public
Information: Visit the Music Division’s website here
What: Faculty Jazz Quintet Concert
Details: With Clint Schmitt on Saxophone, Stephen Brannen on the electric guitar, Eric Hanson on bass, Monte Coulter on drums and David Walters on piano, this concert is sure to be a hit.
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11
Where: Roland Hayes Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center
Admission: Free and open to the public
What: UTC Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky and More
Details: Conducted by Sandy Morris, this 65-member college/community orchestra includes music majors and non-majors from UTC and Chattanooga State, UTC music faculty members, area music educators and other talented amateur and professional musicians from the region. The concert features Peter Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2, Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco and Steven Amundson’s Longing for your Return.
When: 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12
Where: Roland Hayes Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center
Admission: Free and open to the public
Information: Visit the Music Division’s website here
What: UTC Theatre Co. presents Silent Sky
Details: This story based on the life of Henrietta Leavitt explores society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them.
When: Nov. 14-17 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.
Where: Dorothy Hackett Ward Theater in the Fine Arts Center
Admission: $12 adults; $10 faculty, staff, students and seniors
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2x8d5wv
What: UTC Jazz Band, Marching Mocs and Alumni Jazz Band present “MocWave”
Details: The Marching Mocs will perform highlights from the 2017 marching season. The program will feature African drummer Maxwell Omwenga and vocalist Caelan Paul. Guest conductor will be Professor Emeritus Anthony D’Andrea. The Jazz Band is conducted by Dr. Erika Schafer; Marching Mocs director is Dr. Craig Davis and Assistant Director is Dr. Schafer.
When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16
Where: University Center Auditorium
Admission: Free and open to the public
Information: Visit the Music Division’s website here
What: EnVaGe Concerts Series-Chamber Variations Exploring Chamber Music
Details: The Ensemble of Variable Geometry breaks down barriers of snobbery and stoginess surrounding classical music, and recreates the classical concert for a wider audience.
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18
Where: Roland Hayes Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Center
Admission: $15 adults, $12 faculty, staff and students
Information: http://bit.ly/2gSA8FE
What: Beat Hunger
Details: Kick off the Thanksgiving season and join the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Percussion Ensemble to “Beat Hunger,” a crowd-pleasing performance where proceeds go directly to the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
When: 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20
Where: Roland Hayes Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Center
Admission: 2 Non-perishable food items or a $2 check donation to the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
Information: Contact Monte Coulter at monte-coulter@utc.edu for more information.
What: Lee Jones presents “State of the Economy”
Details: Regional executive and senior officer of the Nashville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Lee Jones, will give a presentation on the state of the economy in the region and in the U.S.
When: 1:40 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28
Where: Fletcher Hall room 114
Information: Contact Michaël Bonnal at michael-bonnal@utc.edu
