ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Chalking It Up For Art Lytle artist has some very big skills
Glamour And Death At Star Line If there’s two things that make a good story, it’s timeless Hollywood suspense and the captivating thrill of a whodunit. Erica Wright, author of “Famous in Cedarville”, will be at Star Line Books this Tuesday at 6 p.m. to indulge with fellow readers and lovers of crime and mystery. Wright wraps together the allure of Hollywood glitz and glamour with memories of her hometown in her first ever standalone mystery that has hooked crime-fiction fans of all ages. Famous in Cedarville follows Samson, who is thought by many to be losing his mind, as he investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Hollywood actress Barbara Lace. When a second connecting murder follows, the town begins to question things. With combined characteristics of classic Fitzgerald and everyone’s favorite sleuth, Nancy Drew, the intriguing aspect of the jazz age era makes the secrecy and the enigma that much better. “The Hollywood angle definitely adds some glamour,” Wright said. “The scenes in Los Angeles explore the underbelly of that glitz, though. We learn pretty quickly that Lace had to be tough to survive for decades in an unforgiving business.” If you’re ready for your next good read, go soak up the one-of-a-kind atmosphere at Chattanooga’s only independent bookstore on Tuesday and enjoy a wide-ranging chat with Erica. She promises not to talk too much about her dog. — Lindsey Clute
By Jessie Gantt-Temple Pulse Assistant Editor
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For many people, science and art are two very separate things but for me, they have always been connected and flowed in and out of each other in so many amazing ways.”
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RT IS THE EXPRESSION OF WHAT YOU SEE around you, what you experience, and how you choose to share that with the world. Similarly, science seeks to understand the phenomena that we witness or experience. To me, science and art go hand-in-hand and truly complement one another to lead to a greater understanding of our incredible world and this crazy life we live.”
A graduate from the Tennessee Governor’s Academy for Math and Science as well as the University of Tennessee, Lauren Lytle didn’t know that she was going to be successful with Chattanooga Chalk when she completed her bachelor’s degree in biology and anthropology. “I’ve always loved the way nature inspires art and how creating art can connect us to nature. For many people, science and art are two very separate things but for me, they have always been connected and flowed in and out of each other in so many
amazing ways,” Lauren said as she explained how her worlds collided. Just launching Chattanooga Chalk in 2018, she is currently a project manager at Chattanooga Web Design, works at the aquarium and is an acro instructor at Peace.Strength. Yoga. One would think all those endeavors would not leave any time to pursue her passion of art but Lauren says balance and diversity are essential. “I love being a part of so many different devoted communities here. People and organizations in this city
