Arts Calendar

To include a listing in the Arts calendar, submit your events at www.Chattanooga Now.com. Questions? Call Lisa Denton at 423-757- 6281.

THEATERS

ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE — Athens Arts Center’s Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745- 8781, www. athensartscouncil.org. Evening With the Stars talent show, 7: 30 p. m. Aug. 12. $ 10.

BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706- 621-2870, www. backalleyproductions.org. “Hamlet,” 8 p. m. Aug. 12-13 at Northwest Georgia Bank Amphitheatre, 220 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga.; 8 p. m. Aug. 20 at Coolidge Park; 8 p. m. Aug. 26-27 at Camp Jordan.

BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER — 2591 E. First St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706- 632- 9223, www. BlueRidgeCommunityTheater.com.

› “The Last Romance,” Aug. 18-Sept. 4 (7: 30 p. m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p. m. Sundays).

BUTTONWILLOW CIVIL WAR DINNER THEATER — 1060 Main St., Whitwell, Tenn. 423- 658-7478, www. buttonwillowchurch.com. “Granddaddy’s Watch,” daily lunch and dinner shows (11 a. m. and 5 p. m CDT Monday-Thursday, 11 a. m. Friday, 2 p. m. Sunday), by reservation only. $ 35 adults, $ 18 ages 6-12, $ 5 younger children (free if sharing adult’s plate).

CALHOUN LITTLE THEATER — Harris Arts Center’s Ratner Theater, 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706- 629-2599, www. harrisartscenter.com, www.cgarts.org. “Putting It Together” by Stephen Sondheim, 7 p. m. Aug. 12-13. $ 15 adults (available online), $ 12 seniors and students, $ 10 HAC members.

CARPE RISUS PRODUCTIONS — Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. 706- 935- 9000, www.colonnadecenter.org. Auditions for “House of Frankenstein,” 6- 8 p. m. Aug. 15-16 (show dates, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29).

COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE — Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. 706- 935- 9000, www.colonnadecenter.org. “Beauty and the Beast,” 7: 30 p. m. Aug. 12-13, 7: 30 p. m. Aug. 19, 1 and 7: 30 p. m. Aug. 20. $ 11-$ 15.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931- 484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.

› “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” through Aug. 28. $ 14-$27.

› “Mamma Mia,” through Sept. 9. $ 14-$27.

› “Lend Me a Tenor,” through Sept. 22. $ 12-$25.

MILLENNIUM REPERTORY COMPANY — Manchester Arts Center, 128 E. Main St., Manchester, Tenn. 931-5704489, www. millenniumrep.org. All times Central. “Bye Bye Birdie,” by the Teen Actors Guild,” 7: 30 p. m. Aug. 12-13, 2 p. m. Aug. 14 (all times Central). $ 13-$ 15.

THE RINGGOLD PLAYHOUSE — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. 706- 935-3061, email TheRinggoldPlayhouse@gmail.com, cityofringgold.com. Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” 7: 30 p. m. Aug. 18-20, 7: 30 p. m. Aug. 25-26, 2 and 7: 30 p. m. Aug. 27. $ 10 adults, $8 seniors/students.

SOUTH JACKSON CIVIC CENTER — 404 S. Jackson St., Tullahoma, Tenn. 931- 455-5321, www. southjackson.org. Shows priced individually or as part of Performing Arts Series season tickets: six shows, $60 adults, $ 45 students under 18; 11 shows, $ 100 and $70.

› “South Jackson Goes Country,” 37th annual music, comedy and dance show, 7 p. m. Aug. 12-13, 1: 30 p. m. Aug. 14. $ 15 in advance, $ 17 at door.

› Gary Morris in concert, 7: 30 p. m. CDT Aug. 27. $ 40 adults in advance, $ 45 at door.

THE WHOLE BACKSTAGE THEATRE — Albertville Fine Arts Center, Albertville, Ala. All times Central. 256-582-7469, www.wholebackstage.com. Auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 6: 30 p. m. Aug. 18-19; 10 a. m. Aug. 20 (children); 2 p. m. Aug. 21 (show dates Nov. 25- Dec. 4).

FILM EVENTS

FATHOM EVENTS — Hamilton Place 8, 2000 Hamilton Place Blvd.; East Ridge 18, 5080 South Terrace. Prices vary. www.fathomevents. com.

› Aug. 14 and 17: “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” big-screen encore of the 1978 classic, 2 and 7 p. m., East Ridge 18 and Hamilton Place 8.

› Aug. 18 and 23: “Mothra,” a comic riff on the 1961 Japanese monster classic, 8 p. m., East Ridge 18 and Hamilton Place 8.

HERITAGE HOUSE — 1428 Jenkins Road. 423- 855- 9474.

› The Backlot: A Place for Filmmakers, open house for all film/ video groups, 6: 30 p. m. Aug. 15.

› Classic Film Series: 2 and 7 p. m. Aug. 18.

MOVIES IN THE PARK AT DARK — Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road. 423- 855- 9474. Free family summer movie series by Bridge Christian Church opens with “Inside Out,” at dark Aug. 12. Movies shown on large inflatable screen; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Movies will be canceled if raining. www.bridgechristian.org.

ART EVENTS

AGRI- HERITAGE PHOTO CONTEST — “Pea-ter Pumpkin Eater” is theme of 2016 competition, part of the International Cowpea Festival in Charleston, Tenn., in September, and entries must include a pumpkin of any size in the photo. Amateur photographers (adults and children) from Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Polk or Hamilton counties may submit up to two images (no cellphone photos). Deadline is Aug. 12. www.cowpeafestival.com.

HOLMBERG ARTS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE — ArtsBuild seeking candidates for eight- part series designed to engage participants in local arts community, using Daniel Pink’s book, “A Whole New Mind,” as a guide. $280 tuition. Applications, with letter of recommendation, due Aug. 12. 423-756-2787, www. artsbuild.com.

PINE NEEDLE COILING — Sharron Eckert leads series of identical classes at three locations in Cumberland County, Tenn., teaching coiling technique, a sewing (not weaving) process that uses long leaf pine needles and waxed linen thread. All times are Central. $ 17 for class (unless otherwise noted), $ 18 materials.

› Aug. 16 and Aug. 18: Heritage Hall, Uplands Village, 86B Church Drive, Pleasant Hill, 5- 8 p. m. Tuesday or 1- 4 p. m. Thursday. Register at steckert@frontiernet.net or 931-267-5612.

› Aug. 23 and Aug. 27: CATS Gallery, Crossville Mall, 228 Interstate Drive, Crossville, Tenn., 9: 30 a. m.-12: 30 p. m. either day. Register at the gallery or 931-210-5588.

› Sept. 1: Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, Tenn., 9: 30-12: 30 p. m. Register at center or 931-707-7249 (class costs additional $ 5 for nonmembers of The Arts Guild at Fairfield Glade).

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. 931-308- 4130, www.fcaguild.wordpress.com.

› Community art show, “Human Faces,” through Sept. 4.

› Franklin County Arts Guild member show by The Three Graces, Aug. 11-Sept. 18. Opening reception, 5-7 p. m. CDT Aug. 12.

ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745- 8781, www. athensartscouncil.org. “Everyone Needs Art: An Exhibit by Jalyn Weston,” through Aug. 26.

AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265- 4282, www.avarts.org. “Fresh 2016,” emerging artists exhibition, featuring Kyle Baker, Hollie Berry, Caitlin Dickens, Susan Fox, Mary Haberkorn, Mary Hamby, MeiKi Ho, Will Jackson, Laura Little, Carrie Pendergrass, Thomas Shaw, Bethany Souder and Rylan Thompson, Aug. 12-Sept. 30. Special opening reception, 5: 30- 8 p. m. Sept. 10 (during Gallery Hop).

CATS GALLERY — Crossville Outlet Center, 228 Interstate Drive, Crossville, Tenn. 931267-5612. Cumberland Artists of Tennessee Studio/Gallery presents chair caning classes taught by Scott Eatherly using 7 Steps pattern with reed, 11 a. m.-1 p. m. Aug. 17, 24, 31. $ 15 fee at registration for each class, $ 5 materials fee at first class, plus each student will provide some supplies and may bring lunch if desired.

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278- 0168, www. creativeartsguild.org. Main Gallery: 70- plus works by 12 members of Regional Art Alliance, through Aug. 19.

CROSSVILLE CITY HALL — 392 N. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. 931- 484-5113. Works by Finley B. Brown of Pleasant Hill, Tenn., through August.

EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266- 8195, www. stpaulschatt.org. Works by Chattanooga Area Art Instructors, through Sept. 4.

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Fall show, “Around the Town,” Aug. 12Nov. 30; opening reception, 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. Aug. 12. HARRIS ARTS CENTER — 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706629-2599, www. harrisartscenter.com. Regional Art Show, through Sept. 12.

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Admission: $ 15 ages 18 and older. 423-267- 0968, www. huntermuseum.org.

› “Gesture and Control: Postwar Works on Paper,” through August.

› “Masters of the Golden Age: Harvey Dunn and His Students,” through Oct. 2.

› Art Alive, an exploration of visual art and dance with Ann Law of Full Circle/ TAP, 6 p. m. Aug. 18.

› Cocktails in Color: Storied Edition, mini-tour of Harvey Dunn exhibition and specialty cocktail created by Flying Squirrel bartenders, 6 p. m. Aug. 25. $ 15 in advance, $20 at door (if available).

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267- 9214, www. intowngallery.com. “Hot Stuff,” all- member themed show, through Aug. 31.

MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Admission: $ 5 adults, $ 4 students and seniors. 423-339-5745, www. museumcenter.org.

› “Novelties and Knickknacks,” through Oct. 22.

› “One River, Many Stories: Ocoee River History & Heritage,” through Dec. 17.

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www. river- gallery.com.

› “Sketch Show” by Amanda Brazier, Ed Cook, Norman Davis, Margaret Dyer, Scott Hill, Tatiana Hill, James Courtenay James, Mia Kaplan, Nancy Nicholson and Anna Marie Pavlik, through Aug. 31.

› “Inside/Out,” works by Mia Kaplan in Sculpture Garden, through May 2017.

SAS GALLERY — St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, 290 Quintard Road, Sewanee, Tenn. 931- 968- 0210, ext. 3151. Multicolor cut paper works by Kate Gunderson, through Sept. 28. Reception, 2- 4 p. m. CDT Sept. 11. Paper cutting workshop, 9 a. m.-3 p. m. CDT Sept. 17; register with gallery director Julie Jones at sasgallery@sasweb.org.

SWINE GALLERY — 100A W. Main St. 423-521-1716, www.thecinerama.org. Solo exhibition, the gallery’s first, by Claire Bloomfield, featuring photography, sculpture, live performance and video, through Aug. 20.

THE ART CENTER — 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net.

› “Elements” by Camille “Candy” Day and “Off the Wall” exhibits, through Aug. 27.

› Third- quarter artist- in- residence Rhonda Roddy, through Oct. 9.