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ArtsBuild Honors Fletcher Bright

2/29/2016

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PictureFletcher Bright is the recipient of the 2016 Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award.
Lookout Mountain resident Fletcher Bright will be honored during the 2016 Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award presentation on Tuesday, March 8. ArtsBuild will host the event at the Hunter Museum of American Art from 6-8 p.m.
 
This annual award was established to recognize an individual who has made significant contributions to the arts in Chattanooga and is actively engaged in the cultural life of our community. The award honors an individual who, through his or her exemplary efforts, has significantly contributed to building a stronger community through the arts.

Community members are invited to join in celebrating Fletcher Bright's award. To find out more about purchasing tickets to the event,click here.

Reprinted here is an article Marshall Bright wrote about Fletcher for the February edition of the Lookout Mountain Mirror:

Lifetime Lookout Mountain resident and nearly-lifetime fiddle player Fletcher Bright has been named the recipient of ArtsBuild's 2016 Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award. The award, which was established in 2014, "recognize[s] an individual who has made significant contributions to the arts in Chattanooga and is actively engaged in the cultural life of our community," according to a press release from ArtsBuild.
 
The award recognizes decades of work in the arts, both on the stage and behind the scenes. Fletcher first became involved in the arts as a performer, playing with his friends in The Dismembered Tennesseans, a band whose gory name has connoted nothing but good family fun for generations of bluegrass fans. The D.T.'s, as they are affectionately referred to, have been "playing for weddings, the Kidney Foundation, anybody who will fork up some money. Some for free," as George Bright, Fletcher's eldest, put it.
 
But Fletcher's contributions aren’t just limited to the stage; he has also proved to be a patron of the arts, time and time again, as a supporter of organizations like Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and the Nightfall Concert Series, amongst others. In the past few years, he and George have also worked to make the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival a local institution, offering free music to all for two days each fall.
 
Fletcher said that he didn’t hesitate in accepting the award, especially since it was named after Ruth Holmberg because she's "the ultimate in arts and giving. It's a real honor to be associated with her name." Fletcher was nominated for the award by Laura Walker, longtime bandmate and executive director of the Chattanooga Folk School. Walker told ArtsBuild that Fletcher is "a renaissance man – a successful real estate builder, developer and manager, a real tycoon, but foremost, he is a musician, playing piano and fiddle, well and strong, with a smile on his face, sharing his love of music with fellow musicians and performing for audiences far and wide."
 
While Fletcher was surprised to hear of his receiving the award, the news was less surprising to his family, (including the author of this piece, Bright's eldest, and rumored to be favorite, grandchild) who are all used to seeing their patriarch feted by local and national organizations. We may have lost count of the exact number over the years, but a few stick out, such as a 2005 Governor's Award in the Arts from Governor Bredsen, who Fletcher recalls as "the last Democrat that we ever saw around here."
 
Aside from being a local living legend, accomplished fiddler, and philanthropist, Fletcher is also the loving father, grandfather and uncle to a brood of yellow dog Democrats and bluegrass enthusiasts of varying musical skill. While not all Brights are invited to the stage (and some are told to stick to the writing, not the singing), we have all grown up knowing the joy and the passion that accompanies a true love of music. Chattanooga is lucky to have him, but we are luckier to have him still, not only for the lessons learned about Bill Monroe but also lessons on family, humor and kindness. While no one award could sum up Fletcher's contributions to our city and our lives, we think the Ruth Holmberg Award is a pretty good start.
 
(Author's note: Fletcher declined to comment on who actually is his favorite grandchild, though the author would like to note that, as of publication, none of Bright’s other six grandchildren have ever written an article about him.)



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Fathers-Daughter Dance Delights 

2/26/2016

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For the fourth year in a row, dads and daughters gathered at the Lookout Mountain Fairyland Club for their annual Oneida Club Father-Daughter Dance. Limited to 100 dads, this annual event is not only much-anticipated but also raises funds for charity.
Once again, the dance floor was a state of pandemonium as disc jockey Scubasteve’s tunes drove 130 little girls into a frenzy. Rink Murray coordinated the event again and gave credit to his team of volunteers, especially his wife, Kristi Murray, who organized the league of hard-working mothers, including Amy Tolson, Allison Foster, Debbie Wilson, Leah Daniel and decorator extraordinaire Karen Leavengood.

Karen decorated the club with gigantic balloons covered in netting and strewn with tassels and glitter (all things little girls like, according to Rink Murray). At the end of the evening, the fabulous centerpieces were raffled off free of charge to the thrilled girls.

The coveted awards were given amidst much fanfare and excitement. Read Taylor won the Best Dressed Dad award, while Robert Bade (in a suit adorned with red and white hearts) brought home the Worst Dressed trophy. Jamey Hurst and his daughter Adelaide won the Best Dancer Couple with their rendition of the hitchhiker. Paul Daniel won Father of the Year. Rink Murray said this is the fourth year Paul arranged the music and lighting, transforming the club into the magical venue it was.

Rink Murray will step down as principle organizer next year, but said the event will be in Brady Garvich’s capable hands.

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Explore the New Mural on MLK

2/24/2016

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PictureMLK muralA small section of “The M.L. King Mural: We Will Not be Satisfied Until” on the AT&T building on MLK Boulevard
by Farell McGinness
At the recent dedication of the magnificent mural that wraps completely around the AT&T building on MLK Boulevard and the presentation by muralist Meg Saligman that followed, I took my seat, eager to hear how she and a small group of local artists created this monumental mural. As I sat down, I kept thinking that the man sitting next to me seemed oddly familiar.


The mural, "The M.L. King Mural: We Will Not be Satisfied Until," is the largest mural in the Southeastern U.S. and one of the top five largest murals in the county, covering 42,000 square feet. I enjoyed watching the mural progress from a computer-generated grid on the bare walls, to a numbered chalk drawing, to painted backgrounds and then finally to elaborate portraits and scenery. This drab building slowly changed into a brilliant icon for the city of Chattanooga, telling the stories of the people and places in our community.

Images in the mural are inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s "I Have a Dream Speech," and real stories of people and places of Chattanooga depict the past, present and future vision for Chattanooga.

Each side of the building offers its own theme; for example, the MLK Boulevard wall imagines present day Chattanooga as it looks toward the future, while the Houston Street wall represents transformation in Chattanooga, past and future. Looking closely, you can see the Tennessee River, a nighttime scene of Chattanooga, images of Lookout Mountain, the Chattanooga landscape, the changing direction of MLK Boulevard and Bessie Smith dancing, just to name a few.

The people painted in the mural are real present day Chattanooga people selected by the artists. This gets me back to why the man sitting next to me seemed so familiar. His name is Cleon Coleman, a local business man, and I recognized him because he is the man the artists painted in the mural to represent "looking out … standing tall and proud."

The mural is awesome! It is such a fantastic testament to the important role that public art can play in contributing to neighborhood beautification and growth.

Download a copy of a brochure (PDF) that explains the process of this mural and outlines the meaning of each and every image you see. Then, go park your car nearby, walk around and look closely. You will be awed.

By the way, there are four hidden number "9s" throughout the mural. Can you spot them? They pay homage to when MLK Boulevard was called Ninth Street or "the Big Nine."


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Auction Items Announced for Night Out for Lookout

2/22/2016

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Picture"Blooms" by Christy Kinard
Lookout Mountain School's sixth annual Night Out for Lookout presented by The Lamp Post Group is this Friday, February 26 at the Fairyland Club. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. and include a night of great food, cocktails, dancing and a live and silent auction you don't want to miss! Funds raised by this event help ensure the longevity of a robust related arts program for the students of Lookout Mountain School, along with new technology, and continued low student/teacher ratios.

To purchase tickets, visit the NOFL website.

This auction boasts over 200 unique items, some of them priceless! Below is a taste of some of the great items you can bid on during the event.
 
Live Auction items include:
  • Hennen’s, At Home: The party comes to you and 15 of your friends! A tantalizing variety of hand cut steaks cooked to specification by your own personal grill master. Enjoy your favorite cuts of beef along with locally grown vegetables and accompaniments selected and prepared based on your preferences. A seasonal selection of wines and craft beer will also be provided.
  • “Blooms,” a painting by Christy Kinard. Christy Kinard, a southern mixed media artist, creates rich floral compositions and impressions of Southern life and it’s cultural traditions.
  • FEED Yourself: A six person dinner by Chef Charlie Loomis at The FEED co. Table & Tavern! This fabulous package includes wine pairings with each course, specialty cocktail, and after dinner drink with dessert.
  • Find Your Place Under The Tuscan Sun: A vacation including seven night accommodations for a party of four (additional guests welcome for an added fee) in Manciano, Italy.
  • Tennessee Titans: Four seats to a home game plus a one night stay at the historic Hermitage Hotel in downtown Nashville
 
Silent Auction items include:
  • Over $5,000 in original art 
  • Children's birthday parties 
  • James Taylor tickets 
  • Summer camps from Alpine Camp for Boys, Baylor School, Camp Skyline, Camp Hidden Hollow, GPS and McCallie
  • Fabulous services by Southern Surgical Arts
  • Beautiful items from retailers in and around Chattanooga
 
Sign Up Parties are social evenings that are hosted by gracious sponsors, donors, and families. You can sign up at Night Out for Lookout to attend any of the parties. These are for adults only, and generally tend to sell out within the first 30 minutes of the evening. If you purchase a VIP ticket, you can sign up 24 hours in advance! The parties are:
Alling Family Wine Dinner at St. John’s Restaurant: Spend a lovely evening in the private dining room of St. John’s Restaurant.
Location: St. John’s Restaurant
Hosts: Kelly and Ted Alling
Date: April 8, 2016
Cost: $125/person
Slots Available: 12
 
Ball, Bugs, Beer and Bluegrass: A super fun night filled with adult field games,  live bluegrass music, cold beverages and the best mud bugs you've ever had!!
Location: Brow Lake Clubhouse
Hosts: Maggie and Alex Estes, Whitney and Brady Garvich, Miller and Jake Tallent, Lesslie and Louie Meier, Merrell and Wilson McGinness.
Date: June 14, 2016
Cost: $45/person
Slots Available: 40
 
Best Bluff Party In Town: Enjoy a beautiful evening on the bluff with beverage in hand and delicious hors d’oeuvres by generous Night Out for Lookout donor, A Matter of Taste.
Location: Ford Family Home
Sponsor: A Matter of Taste
Hosts: Lauren and Grant Caldwell, Amy and Mark Ford, Marcie and Will Haisten, Windie and Hastings McGinness
Date: May 13, 2016
Cost: $85/person
Slots Available: 24


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Covenant College Hosting Marinus Ensemble

2/18/2016

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The Marinus Ensemble performs at Covenant College on February 23.
Covenant College's final concert of it's inaugural  John Hamm Performing Arts Series season is Tuesday, February 23. The Marinus Ensemble, a distinguished group of extraordinary artists dedicated to engaging audiences through billiant performances and educational residencies.

The concert is in the Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but should be reserved in advance. To reserve tickets, call (706) 419-1459 or fill out this online form.


The members of the ensemble will include Amy Yang, piano, hailed as "a magnificent artist and poet;" Hye-Jin Kim, a violinist of "…heart-stopping and unrivaled beauty;" and the return of soprano Sarah Shafer and her "luminous voice." The artists will close their residency with a concert of Schubert, Holst, Saint-Saëns and Ravel.
The concert

In addition to the Tuesday performance, Marinus Ensemble will have a public residency as follows:
Sunday, February 21 at 4 p.m.: A concert at First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, 554 McCallie Ave. in Chattanooga
Monday, February 22 at 2 p.m.: Master classes at Covenant College in the Dora Maclellan Brown Chapel
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Share Your Lula Lake Tale

2/18/2016

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PictureShare your stories about Lula Lake Land on February 23.
Maybe you met the love of your life at Lula Lake or had your first taste of beer there with your best friends in the 1970s. Perhaps you saw a ghost at the old rail bridge? Lula Lake Land Trust (LLLT) wants to hear about it!

Tell your story on Tuesday, February 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Talus (812 Scenic Hwy.). To get you loosened up, your first drink is on LLLT. A little shy about telling your story, but don't want to miss the entertainment? No problem; listeners are welcome. Get out all the details on Lula Lake's website.


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"Moreau" Opens at Covenant Thursday

2/15/2016

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Picture"Moreau" opens at Covenant College this week.
Covenant College's Theatre program is presenting "Moreau" this week. Written by Sean Gaffney, "Moreau" is a play based on H.G. Wells’ novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau." A sci-fi thriller, the play follows ship-wrecked Edward Prendick, as he discovers the horrors hidden on a mad scientist’s island, thus exploring how science can be made into a god and how, in turn, it can convince us that we ourselves are gods.

Director of the show, Camille Hallstrom says "I first came across this remarkable play when Globalstage put the original stage production on video. A science horror story, the play sticks close to the novel in the first half, but takes some creative license later, making for hugely engaging drama, but also a great discussion of themes like 'science as god,' and 'what does it actually mean to be human?' There's even a hint of the potential for future atrocity via gene splicing and the like, warning us we tend to be 'a species that desires knowledge faster than understanding, who seeks information over wisdom.'"

A panel discussion following the February 20 performance will examine such themes with medical doctor and theology professor Dr. Hans Madueme, biology professor Dr. Richard Nelson and the director.

"Moreau" will preview on February 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the preview are $3 for students, staff and seniors, and $5 for adults. It opens February 19 with performances running February 19, 20 and 26 at 8 p.m. and February 27 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for the performances are $5 for students, staff and seniors, and $7 for adults. To reserve tickets or for more information, call the box office at (706) 419-1051 or email boxoffice@covenant.edu.



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