The musical Annie will be performed Tuesday, November 25th, at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium.  Then, Friday, November 28th, through Sunday, November 30th, the Broadway musical Oliver! will be presented at the Tivoli Theatre. Call 642-TIXS or visit www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com for more information or to purchase tickets for either show.
 
The Bluff View Art District will host a Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet on Thursday, November 27th. Then on Friday, November 28th, from Noon to 5 PM, visit the Bluff View’s annual Open House. Stop by the district for festivities, giveaways, holiday gift offerings, live music and more. Call 265-5033 for additional information or to make a reservation for the Thanksgiving Brunch.
 
The Chattanoogan Hotel will host a holiday celebration featuring an assortment of Thanksgiving favorites this Thursday, November 27th, in the hotel’s ballroom. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 424-3700.  
 
Pier 2 will host a Thanksgiving Lunch on their grand chandelier deck overlooking the riverfront. Lunch will be served at the landing at 2 PM, then guests will board the Southern Belle at 4 PM for an hour cruise with hot mulled apple cider and irish creme coffee. Visit www.ChattanoogaRiverboat.com for more information.
 
Chattanooga’s North Shore stores and businesses will hold their annual North Shore Holiday Open House on Friday, November 28th, and Saturday, November 29th, from 10 AM to 6 PM both days. There will be entertainment, refreshments, discounts and in-store drawings at dozens of stores throughout the north shore. Music will be provided by strolling musicians and on several stages. There also will be a Christmas toy and food drop, Salvation Army bell ringers, and a window display contest. Free parking will be available in CARTA’s new garage at the corner of Tremont and Frazier Avenue.Call 580-2479 for additional information.
 
The Chattanooga Downtown Partnership will kick off the holiday season with the Grand Illumination on the River this Friday, November 28th.  This FREE family event will take place beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Ross’s Landing, where attendees can browse through a mini Holiday Market featuring 20 arts and crafts vendors from the Chattanooga Market. At 7:00 p.m. crowds will witness the 28th annual lighted boat parade along with a holiday performance by the Chattanooga State Concert Choir and a live Nativity scene. The fun continues at 8 PM with a downtown lighting extravaganza, featuring lively song and dance performances and the popular singing Santa. A glittering fireworks finale will bring the evening to a colorful conclusion at 8:50 p.m. This event is sponsored by EPB and the City of Chattanooga. Visit www.DowntownChattanooga.org for more information.
 
The public is invited to take a ride on The Fat Cat during the Grand Illumination on the River’s lighted boat parade on Friday, November 28th. The ferry will depart at 6:45 to join the parade. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids.  Hot chocolate and adult beverages will be available for purchase. The Fat Cat will be open to the public free of charge following the fireworks.Visit www.ChattanoogaWaterTaxi.com for more information.
 
Then on Saturday, November 29th, the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership will host a Breakfast with Santa at The Chattanoogan Hotel. With two seatings, the first at 8:30 a.m. and the second at 11:30 a.m., Breakfast with Santa will feature a full breakfast, along with entertainment by the Creative Discovery Museum's Science Theatre and a delightful musical show by our famous singing Santa. This event costs $12 for children and $18 for adults. Tickets for Breakfast with Santa may be purchased online at www.DowntownChattanooga.org or by calling 423-265-0771. This event is sponsored by Chattem, BB&T and Eagle Digital.
 
The Creative Discovery Museum is now accepting reservations for gingerbread house workshops. Workshops will be held at the Creative Discovery Museum Friday, November 28th, through Sunday, November 30th, at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM each day. Future workshops will be held each weekend in December prior to Christmas. Visit www.CDMFun.org for more information.
 
This Sunday, November 30th, the Chattanooga Market will host the second annual Gingerbread Lane at the First Tennessee Pavilion. Benefiting the Why Know organization, this family event features gingerbread houses created by local middle and high-school students.  The houses that will be on display will be available for purchase. Santa will also be there for photos.  Additional activities like face painting and a bounce house will be available for a small donation to Why Know. You’ll also find plenty of gifts for friends and family from the merchants at the market. Please visit www.ChattanoogaMarket.com for more information.