🌱 International Ballet Auditions + New Stadium Funding

Hello, Chattanooga! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here goes.

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A p.m. thunderstorm in spots. High: 91 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Auditions for the "Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet" will be on Aug. 16. Auditions will be held at Ballet Espirit at 5:00 p.m. Local ballet students will have the opportunity to dance alongside an international cast. The ballet is scheduled for Nov. 21 at Chattanooga's Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. (The Chattanoogan)
2. The Leadership Chattanooga Class of 2023 has been announced. The program is meant for established professionals in the Chattanooga area. The class members will participate in a 10-month curriculum focused on leadership skills. Click for the full list of 45 members. (The Chattanoogan)
3. The Hamilton County Commission has approved a vital funding mechanism for the new multi-use stadium. The approval has been given for the creation of a body to oversee the issuance of bonds for the stadium that will be used for the Chattanooga Lookouts. The $79.5 million stadium will be at the site of the former U.S. Pipe/Wheland Foundry. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Chimpanzee Keeper Chat At The Tennessee Aquarium (3:00 PM)
• Nightfall At Miller Plaza (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tonight's Nightfall concert will feature Joslyn & The Sweet Compression. The concert series will end on Sept. 2. Click for the full lineup. (Nightfall Chattanooga)
• Riverfront Nights concert will be on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be at Ross's Landing. A variety of food and drink vendors will be available. (City of Chattanooga)
• Outdoor Chattanooga will be hosting an Adult Archery event on Aug. 9 at 11:00 a.m. The event will involve trivia and target-style games. No experience is required. (City of Chattanooga)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.