Art: Dressing the Part: 20 Years of Costume Design at Chattanooga State
AUGUST 28 – OCTOBER 10
Denise Heinly Art Center (OMN 130)
The Denise Heinly Art Center celebrates the art of costume design with a selection of handmade garments from Chattanooga State’s theatre department.
**Exhibition Reception September 4 from 4:00 – 6:00pm (Thursday)
Art: Southern Fiction, Tema Stauffer Photography Exhibition OCTOBER 23 – DECEMBER 12
Denise Heinly Art Center (OMN 130)
Southern Fiction explores the history of the American South using its literary tradition to portray domestic settings, vernacular architecture, and rural landscapes that visually resonate with the history, culture, and atmosphere of the Deep South.
**Artist Talk Thursday, October 23 at 2pm & Exhibit Reception from 4–6pm
Music: Faculty Recital
SEPTEMBER 11 AT 7:00 PM (THURSDAY)
Humanities Theatre
The Chattanooga State Music Department faculty present selections from the classical, contemporary, and American music repertories. Selections include works for voice, piano, guitar, and other instruments.
Theatre: Twobird
SEPTEMBER 17 AT 2:00PM (WEDNESDAY) & SEPTEMBER 19 AT 7:00PM (FRIDAY)
Humanities Theatre
Twobird uses dance, movement, mask play, music, and acting to tell the soul journey
of Malcolm Bruce from the location of a southern small town chicken factory. In telling his story, Malcolm conjures a sequence of dreams portraying the various characters and stories of his life. Twobird is a solo performance written and performed by Michael McCamish, Professor of Anthropology and Criminal Justice at Chattanooga State. The musical score is composed and performed by Chattanooga’s Bob Stagner. The show was originally directed by Maria Lexa of Denmark. This is the 4th run of the show with its original production performed in 2009 in Berkeley, CA, the 2024 Chattanooga Fringe Festival, and then 2025 at the Barking Legs Theatre.
Rated PG for language and subject matter. Admission is FREE.
Twobird is sponsored by the ChattState Honors Program.
Music: Dr. Caitlin Jones, Marimba
SEPTEMBER 21 AT 2:30 PM (SUNDAY)
Humanities Theatre
Dr. Caitlin Jones will be performing the solo five-octave marimba work Thinking Songs by Lukas Ligeti in its entirety. Featuring five distinct movements, the piece is expansive in terms of length, content, and marimba technique, and displays compositional influences from both Western Classical music and African music. Thinking Songs stands as a solo marimba work in a league of its own that has solidified its place in the marimba repertoire. This is a preview performance for festivals in Vienna and Budapest featuring the music of Lukas Ligeti in October 2025.
Theatre / Music: [title of show]
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bowen, Book by Hunter Bell
OCTOBER 3 – 4 AT 7:30PM (FRIDAY & SATURDAY)
OCTOBER 5 AT 2:30PM (SUNDAY)
Humanities Theatre
This musical follows the story of Jeff and Hunter, who are writing a new musical for a festival with a submission deadline only 3 weeks away. Concord Theatricals says [title of show] taken from the space on the festival’s application form which asks for the
[title of show] follows Hunter and Jeff and their friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self–expression. In the span of 90 minutes they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends and artists.” This production will be directed by Richard Nichols, music directed by Andrew Chauncey, and choreographed by Lindsay Fussell. [title of show] is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, www.concordtheatricals.com.
In honor of Chattanooga State’s 60th anniversary, all theatre productions this season will incorporate alumni and current students working together to create theatre! [title of show] contains strong language and adult themes and is not suitable for children. Tickets are FREE for ChattState students, faculty, staff, and theatre department alumni. $15 general admission.
Music: Happy Halloween Concert!
featuring the Symphonic Band and Concert Choir
OCTOBER 30 AT 7:00 PM (THURSDAY)
Humanities Theatre
Join Chattanooga State’s Symphonic Band and Concert Choir for their fourth annual Happy Halloween Concert. Wear your costumes and be ready to enjoy some spooky sights, sounds, and photo booth. The concert is free and open to the public, but please bring a canned good or other non – perishable item to help support the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Monetary donations are also accepted via a QR code available in the HUM lobby.
Music: Chattywampus Trio
NOVEMBER 9 AT 2:30 PM (SUNDAY)
Humanities Theatre
The faculty trio Chattywampus, led by flutist Cindy Solfest–Wallis, clarinetist Nicholas Hartline, and pianist Alan Nichols, will present an evening of chamber music from various musical periods and styles. The concert will also feature a performance by students in our Chamber Ensemble course.
Music: Student Recital
NOVEMBER 10 AT 7:00 PM (MONDAY)
Humanities Theatre Chattanooga State students of vocal and instrumental applied study will perform a recital of selected musical works of the classical, contemporary, and traditional American repertories.
Theatre: Charlotte’s Web adapted by Joseph Robinette,
based on the book by E.B. White
NOVEMBER 21 AT 7:00PM (FRIDAY)
NOVEMBER 22 AT 2:30PM & 7:00PM* (SATURDAY)
NOVEMBER 23 (SUNDAY) AT 2:30PM
Humanities Theatre
Named by the Children’s Literature Association as “the best American children’s book of the last 200 years,” Charlotte’s Web follows the journey of the unlikely friendship between a pig named Wilbur, a spider named Charlotte, and their many colorful friends we meet along the way. This play will be directed by Jennifer Wilson and stage managed by Katie Hamilton. Charlotte’s Web is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
In honor of Chattanooga State’s 60th anniversary, all theatre productions this season will incorporate alumni and current students working together to create theatre!
Tickets are $15 general admission, but are FREE for Chattstate students, faculty, staff, and theatre department alumni. Tickets for this production will also be FREE for kids age 5 & under.
**As part of ChattState’s 60th Anniversary celebration, the Saturday, November 22 performance will be Alumni Night! There will be an alumni reception in Humanities building room 133 at 6:00pm, prior to the evening performance. RSVP to
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Music: Jazz Band Concert
NOVEMBER 24 AT 7:00 PM (MONDAY)
Humanities Theatre
The Chattanooga State Jazz Band will perform selected jazz standards under the musical direction of Jay Stanfill.
Music: Cocoa and Carols with the Concert Choir
DECEMBER 2 AT 7:00 PM (TUESDAY)
Humanities Theatre
Before the rush of another hectic holiday season takes hold, let the Concert Choir help you begin the month in serenity and peace. This program, featuring European Carols from the Middle Ages and Renaissance as well as familiar classics, will be a memorable night of music for all fans of Christmas music. Don’t forget to stay for hot chocolate to keep you warm on the way home!
Music: “Textures” featuring the Symphonic Band
DECEMBER 4 AT 7:00 PM (THURSDAY)
Humanities Theatre
Join the Chattanooga State Symphonic Band on a unique evening of varying musical textures. In addition to selections by the Symphonic Band, this concert will also feature a woodwind ensemble, brass ensemble, and percussion ensemble. Another highlight will be student euphonium soloist, Madison Day. The Symphonic Band is directed by Nick Hartline and includes students of the college, the STEM School of Chattanooga, Collegiate High, as well as community volunteers.
Theatre: Department Showcase
DECEMBER 9 AT 7:30 PM (TUESDAY)
Humanities Theatre
Come enjoy performances by acting and musical theatre students, and see showcases of work by design/tech students. Some scenes may include mature content not suitable for children. Admission is free and open to the public.
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