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Coach Cherokee’s “Last Christmas” Play At Barking Legs Theater

Aaron “Coach Cherokee” Ellison.
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Aaron “Coach Cherokee” Ellison.

Aaron “Coach Cherokee” Ellison was born and raised here in Chattanooga.

Among his talents: dance, the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira and teaching those disciplines.

On Saturday, December 23rd, he brings his original play - “My Last Christmas on Da Plantation” - to Barking Legs Theater here in Chattanooga with two shows: Noon and 7 PM.

Poster for “My Last Christmas on Da Plantation."
Coach Cherokee

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