# Event Details - **Event Name**: Karen Collins Presents: The Velvet Chair Experience - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The Velvet Chair Experience is an elegant evening of Jazz and Uptown Soul featuring the smooth and sultry vocals of Karen Collins.About this EventThe Velvet Chair ExperienceSome evenings simply stay with you.The Velvet Chair Experience is an elegant night of music and soul — a beautifully curated blend of Jazz and Uptown Soul, brought to life through the smooth, sultry vocals of Karen Collins. This is not just a show. It's an experience!Step inside the historic Bessie Smith Cultural Center and let its walls — walls that have always known great music — hold you for a night unlike any other. The ambiance is intimate. The sounds are sophisticated. And the moment you sink into one of our iconic velvet chairs, you'll know you're exactly where you're supposed to be.This evening was made for you — whether you're a devoted lover of Jazz and Soul, celebrating a birthday, honoring someone special, planning a proposal, or simply giving yourself and the people you love a night filled with love and laughter, we want you to come as you are but leave transformed!The night also features the extraordinarily talented Dexter Bell & Friends, affectionately known as Crushed Velvet, alongside our special musical guests and performers who will keep the magic alive all evening long. What Awaits You🎷 Live Music & Performance — from the moment doors open, soft jazz and special entertainment set the tone for an unforgettable night📸 The Velvet Lounge — a beautiful selfie space to capture the moment, along with Unlimited Photography who will be onsite to capture your sweet memories!🍹 The Cash Bar — a casual yet classy upscale bar, curated by Bitter Alibi, featuring signature cocktails, mocktails, and fan-favorite selections🍽️ The Food Bar — delectable bites hosted by Chef Chasty Seafood and More, crafted to satisfy every palate The Details📅 Sunday, April 26th, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Bessie Smith Cultural Center — 200 MLK Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37403 (Enter at the front — Entrance C)Doors open at 6:00 PM with music, entertainment, dancing, food, and cocktails. The main show begins at 7:00 PM. Seating is by table assignment.Tickets & Reservations🎟️ General Admission — $50 (Available on Eventbrite and limited in person at the Bessie)✨ VIP Tables — limited availability, by request contact us at📞 423-486-5849 📧 thevelvetchairexperience@gmail.comTickets will move quickly and seating is intimate by design — so don't wait.This experience was created and curated with one person in mind — you. Come sit in the velvet chairs and let us serenade the star inside of you. 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- **A:** Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Bessie Smith Cultural Center and Chattanooga African American Museum, 200 East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Chattanooga, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 60.31 up to 60.31 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** The Velvet Chair Experience - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Entertainment, Music, food-drinks, performances - **Q**: What is the duration of the event? - **A:** 3 hours 30 minutes - **Q**: What is the location of the event? - **A:** Bessie Smith Cultural Center and Chattanooga African American Museum - **Q**: What is the languages of the event? - **A:** English - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Karen Collins Presents: The Velvet Chair Experience ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Karen Collins Presents: The Velvet Chair Experience", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f90f8f58315c0e54411852fb7597a23f834c9a532fa2285f89c50b3b5d1dd71d-rimg-w1200-h1441-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1773908417", "startDate": "2026-04-26T18:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-04-26T21:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chattanooga/karen-collins-presents-the-velvet-chair-experience/100001985492263809", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Bessie Smith Cultural Center and Chattanooga African American Museum", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "200 East Martin Luther King Boulevard", "postalCode": "37403", "addressLocality": "Chattanooga", "addressRegion": "TN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "35.0446336", "longitude": "-85.3064668" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The Velvet Chair Experience is an elegant evening of Jazz and Uptown Soul featuring the smooth and sultry vocals of Karen Collins.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-19", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-26T21:30:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-19", "lowPrice": "60.31", "highPrice": "60.31", "price": "60.31", "url": "https://allevents.in/chattanooga/karen-collins-presents-the-velvet-chair-experience/100001985492263809" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-19", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/chattanooga/karen-collins-presents-the-velvet-chair-experience/100001985492263809", "price": "60.31", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Velvet Chair Experience", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-velvet-chair-experience/21522390" } ] } ] ```