Siskin Children’s Institute will host a program entitled “Strengthening Your Marriage When You Have a Child with a Disability,” this Tuesday, August 26th from 6:30 to 8 PM. For more information, please call 648-1757.
 
On Wednesday, August 27th, from 5 to 6 PM, the UTC Office of the Chancellor will host a brief program and reception to dedicate the newest addition of public art to the UTC / Cress Gallery of Art Permanent Collection. "Sky Toucher", a work by Chattanooga based and internationally renowned sculptor John Henry. For more information, please call 304-9789.
 
Allied Arts will hold its annual Arts Education Expo for local educators and the general public on Thursday, August 28th, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Hunter Museum of American Art.  Local artists and representatives from local arts organizations will be at the Expo to share information about programs and services that enhance student learning. The Arts Education Expo is free and open to public, private and home school educators and includes refreshments. For more information, contact Allied Arts at 756-2787.
 
The Chattanooga Downtown Partnership continues the Friday Market and concludes the Rhythm & Noon Concerts, at Miller Plaza this Friday, August 29th. From 11 AM to 2 PM, enjoy a Friday Market in Miller Plaza’s Waterhouse Pavilion featuring a variety of items for sale including fresh produce, canned goods, artisan breads homemade candles, furniture, flowers, glass and jewelry. The FREE Rhythm & Noon Concert Series will feature the Dixieland sounds of the River City Redhots on the BlueCross Stage at Miller Plaza from Noon to 1 PM. The Rhythm & Noon concert series is sponsored by Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling, Cornerstone Community Bank, WTCI TV45 and Sunny 92.3. Call 265-0771 or visit www.DowntownChattanooga.org for more information.

The Chattanooga Downtown Partnership’s Nightfall Concert this Friday, August 29th, will feature country music singer/songwriter Hal Ketchum. Nightfall is a FREE 17-week series held in Miller Plaza on Friday evenings through September 26th. Opening act Angel Snow will take the BlueCross Stage at 7:00 PM, followed by Hal Ketchum at 8 PM. Beer, wine, food and non-alcoholic drink concessions are available on site. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Corporate sponsors for this year’s series are Fletcher Bright Company, Unitrin, Northwest Georgia Bank, Bud Light, Porters, The Read House, Southern Honda Powersports, Food Lion, Comcast, Fox 61 and WUTC NPR Music 88.  For more information, call 265-0771 or visit www.DowntownChattanooga.org .
 
Come to St. Barnabas’ “Tried and True Treasures” Sale this Saturday, August 30th, from 10 AM to 5 PM to find great bargains on art, furnishings, rugs, tapestries, silver, toys, Christmas decorations, home décor and much more. For more information, call 847-4105, or visit : www.St-Barnabas.com .
 
Kick off your Labor Day weekend with an evening full of music and dancing as the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership presents Swingfest on Saturday, August 30th, in Coolidge Park. Beginning at 5 PM, Swingfest will feature FREE swing dance lessons and three performances by some of Chattanooga’s largest swing orchestras. A wooden dance floor will be set up in front of the stage to encourage every generation of attendee to demonstrate their love of swing dancing. FREE 20-minute swing dance lessons will be held at 5:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. The music will begin at 5:30 p.m., with Uptown Big Band, followed by Swingtime Orchestra and Sweet Georgia Sound. The concert will conclude at approximately 9:45 PM. Swingfest is sponsored by BB&T, Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Company, WTCI and Sunny 92.3. For more information, please call 265-0771 or visit www.DowntownChattanooga.org.
 
Enjoy the River City Antique Show this Sunday, August 31st, at the Chattanooga Market. If you're a collector, decorator, or just appreciate these old time finds, come to the First Tennessee Pavilion between Noon and 5 PM. Fresh, local produce is still in full swing with farmers coming every week. For more information, please visit www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.