Here are the spark events set for Friday. For full details on all events, visit sparkartschattanooga.com.
Featured Happenings
4 p.m. – SPARK Finale Weekend
Location: Ross’ Landing
Spark comes to a close with a huge weekend at Ross' Landing. The events begin on Friday at 4 p.m. as the vendors at Chatty Crafty Spark Bazaar open for business with shopping, food, games, adult beverages and entertainment for the entire family.
Chatty Crafty Spark Bazaar, a handmade and vintage market, is free and open to the public. For more information, visit
www.chattycrafty.com. The fun continues over to Saturday, with a fireworks finale capping off the celebration. Live music will be featured on the main stage both days. The music lineup for Friday is:
5 p.m. – Smooth Dialects
6 p.m. – Shanewis - The Robin Woman
7:30 p.m. – Rigoletto
8:45 p.m. – Sparkz
7:30 p.m. – For Real – The Story of Buehler’s Market
Location: Lindsay Street Hall
The Story of Buehler’s Market, the much-buzzed about documentary offering a glimpse into the history, culture, and success of downtown Chattanooga’s Buehler's Market will be featured at Lindsay Street Hall.
10 p.m. – Rapper’s Delight
Location: Rhythm & Brews
Details: A chronological tour of hip-hop, from its birth to modern day, will unfold when The Communicators Present: Rapper’s Delight. Local DJs and a handful of emcees will deliver a dance party packed with your all-time favorite hip-hop selections. For more information, visit
www.rhythm-brews.com.
Full Schedule
9 a.m. – 2013 Celebration of Southern Literature
Location: Tivoli Theatre
9 a.m. – Scenic City Paint Out
Location: Shuptrines Gallery
10 a.m. – Beauty Beyond Nature & Exploring the Land
Location: Hunter Museum of American Art
10 a.m. – Us: Found Objects in Art
Location: Hunter Museum of American Art
6 p.m. – Latin Jazz Session
Location: Hunter Museum of American Art
6:30 p.m. – 212 Market Jazzing it Up
Location: 212 Market Restaurant
7:30 p.m. – Some Girl(s)
Location: Eastgate Town Center
8 p.m. – The Rough South of Larry Brown
Location: Tivoli Theatre
8 p.m. – The Children’s Hour
Location: Chattanooga Theatre Centre