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.

THEATER

ARTISTIC— 907 Gaston CIVIC St., THEATREDalton Ga. 706-278- 4796, www. actdalton.org. Dalton Gospel Jubilee, featuring Gaither Homecoming-style Southern gospel favorites, 8 p. m. May

18-20, 2 p. m. May 21. BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-356-7437, www. bapshows.com. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” 7: 30 p. m. May 12-13, 2: 30 p. m.

May 14, 7: 30 p. m. May 19-20, 2: 30 p. m. May 21. Contains strong language and mature content.$ 15 and $ 12. BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER — 2591 E. First St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706- 632- 9223, www. BlueRidgeCommunityTheater.com. “No Sex Please, We’re British,” May

18-June 4 (7: 30 p. m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p. m. Sunday). 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 CT 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). CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. 423-267- 8534, www.theatrecentre.com. Backstage Bash fundraiser, offering unique entertainment throughout the 40,000-square-foot facility, 7-11: 30 p. m. May 20. $75. CLOSED DOOR ENTERTAINMENT — CDE Loft, 105 Maple St. (third floor), Rossville, Ga. closeddoorentertainment@gmail.com, www.cdoorent.com. Open- call auditions for “Next to Normal,” 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. May 15-16 (show dates June 17-24). CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com. ›

“A Second Helping,” through May 27. $ 14-$27. ›

“Million Dollar Quartet,” through June 9. $ 16-$29. ›

“Masterpiece,” student showcase of theater, song and dance, May 12-13. $ 11-$20. DALTON LITTLE THEATRE — 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. 706-226- 6618, dlt@optilink. us, www.daltonlittletheatre.com. Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize- winning “Crimes of the Heart,” 7 p. m. May 12-13. Rated PG-13 for mild adult language. $ 15 adults, $ 12 seniors and members, $ 10 students (age 13 through college with ID), $ 5 children 12 and younger. LUCID TALES PRODUCTIONS — Humanities Theater, Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423- 458-2537, www. lucidtalespro.com. The Power Piece, a showcase for artists, musicians, dancers, poets, actors and other performers by new production company on the theme “Unity,” 7: 30 p. m. May 20. $ 10 adults, $ 5 kids 12 and younger. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE — 1104 James Blvd., Signal Mountain. 423886-5243, www. smph.org. Auditions for “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” May 20, 10 a. m.- noon for ages 9-12, 1-3 p. m. ages 13 and up; May 21, 2- 4 p. m. all ages (show dates July 7-29). TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423365-7529, www.tennesseeval- leytheatre.com. Reservations: https://tockify.com/e/ tvt4me. “The Magical Land of Oz,” 7: 30 p. m. May 12-13, 2 p. m. May 14.

DANCE PERFORMANCE

BALLET TENNESSEE — Roland Hayes Concert Hall, UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423- 425- 4269, www. utc. edu/ fine- arts- center.

› May 19-20: Festival of Dance: Repertory performance of classical and contemporary works, highlighted by “Dream Awake,” a full- length original ballet choreographed by Barry Van Cura, with alumnus LaJeromeny Brown of the School of American Ballet returning to perform the lead as well as the Jerome Robbins work, “2 and 3 Part Inventions,” 7: 30 p. m. Friday, 7 p. m. Saturday. $ 19 adults, $ 17 seniors and

students.

› May 20: Primary recital, 2 p. m. $ 11. FIGURINES BURLESQUE TROUPE — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. “Enchantress of Oz,” written and directed by Garrell Woods, featuring song, dance and the art of striptease, 5 and 9 p. m.

May 20. $ 15-$20. 423- 6245347, www. barkinglegs.org.

FILM EVENTS

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. May 15.

› Classic Film Series, featuring Lawrence Olivier’s “Henry V,” 2 and 7 p. m. May 18. Free admission and free popcorn.

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

AMANI YA JUU — 420 S. Wil- low St. 423-531- 6496, https:// amaniafrica.org. Grand opening of Chattanooga boutique showcasing purses, clothing, jewelry, home goods and children’s items handcrafted by women in Kenya and Uganda, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. May 20, 22-26.

AREA 61 GALLERY — 61 E. Main St. Hours: 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Wednesday- Friday, 9 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturday and by appointment. 423- 648- 9367. “Spring Fever X2,” new works from Anna Carll’s abstract Botanicals series and Paul Fontana’s acrylics and encaustics, through May 31.

ART CREATIONS — 201 Frazier Ave., 423-267- 0072, and 7351 Commons Blvd., 423-531-7606. Hours: 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. Monday- Friday, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Saturday (North Shore); 9 a. m.-7 p. m. Monday- Friday, 10

a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday, noon-5 p. m. Sunday (Hamilton Place). ›

Mixed Media Inspired Artists in debut exhibit at Lilly Gallery at Hamilton Place, through May 19.

› Intermediate Watercolor open studio, 10 a. m. Tuesdays at Hamilton Place. $ 35 per class.

› Introduction to Painting Landscapes With Oil open studio, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Thursdays at Hamilton Place. $ 50 per class. ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY

— 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. Hours: noon-5 p. m. Thursday, Friday, Sunday, 11 am.-5 p. m. Saturday (all times Central). 931-308- 4130, www.fcaguild. wordpress.com.

› Solo exhibition, “Delight’n the Dark,” paintings by Pippa Browne, through May 21.

› Community art show, “Art as Teacher,” illustrating how arts are used to teach history, science and math, May 11June 18. Opening reception, 5-7 p. m. CDT May 12.

ARTSY U — 5076 South Terrace. Continuing series for beginner and intermediate painters teaches how to use the Bob Ross Wet- on-Wet Technique to paint fantasy landscapes on 16x20 canvas, including a hobbit house, 2- 6 p. m. May 21, and a waterfall, 2- 6 p. m. May 22; doors open at 1: 30 p. m. All supplies provided. Snacks and drinks welcome (including adult beverages). $ 50. 423-3212317, www. artsychattanooga.com. ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. weekdays. 423-745- 8781, www. athensartscouncil. org. High School Art Show, showcasing art by students in McMinn and surrounding counties (Bradley, Meigs, Polk, Monroe and Rhea), through May 19. AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a. m.-5 p. m. Tuesday- Friday and first Saturdays. 423-265- 4282, www. avarts.org. “MSA Select: Mid-South Sculpture Alliance Member Show,” through June 24. BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION — 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. Hours: 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Tuesday-Sunday. 706- 632-2144, www. blueridgearts. net.

› Second- quarter artist- in- residence Linda Coatsworth, through July 1.

› “Celebration of Artisans: SAAG Spring Member Show,” May 13-June 10. CHRIST

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — Adult Education Building, 8645 East Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Modern Quilt Guild monthly meeting, 10 a. m. May 13 (Applique for Modern Quilts). http://chattmqg. blogspot. com.

CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Mountain Art & Craft Celebration, with handcrafted items by 100+ artisans, musical entertainment, food vendors, 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. May 13-14. $ 5 adults, $2 children 2-12; plus $ 5 entrance per vehicle. Proceeds go to Friends of the Park programs. 706- 4063440, www. mountainartandcraftcelebration.com. CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Hours: 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a. m.- 4 p. m. Friday, and by appointment. 706-278- 0168, www. creativeartsguild.org.

› “Synchrony” by Mixed Media Inspired Artists, through May 21.

› “Framed Stories,” paintings and photography by Civic Arts League, through May 26.

ETOWAH DEPOT MUSEUM — 727 S. Tennessee Ave. Hours: 8- 4: 30 a. m. Tuesday-Saturday. “Encore: My Community — My World,” encore exhibit that documents the summer of 2016 in photos made by 16 middle-school students with point-and-shoot cameras as an Etowah Arts Commission project, through August. Free. Larger exhibition originally on view in Nancy Cantrell Dender Gallery. EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Hours: 8: 30 a. m.4: 30 p. m. Monday- Friday. 423266- 8195, www. stpaulschatt. org. “Tukio” (Swahili word for adventure) photography exhibit by Brit Huckabay, through June 4. GALLERY 5 AT THE MACC — Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. Hours: 9 a. m.-7 p. m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a. m.- 4 p. m. Friday. 423- 8861959, signalmacc.org. Works by Diane Reed, through May 30. GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. Hours: 8 a. m.-5: 30 p. m. Monday- Friday, 8 a. m.- noon Saturday. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org.

› Photographic Society of Chattanooga spring show, through May 12 (extended one week). › Opening reception for summer show, “Chattanooga Scenes,” 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. May 19. HARRIS ARTS CENTER — 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Hours: 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Monday, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Friday. 706- 629-2599, www. harrisartscenter.com. Folk Art Show, April 19-June 16. HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Monday-Tuesday; noon-5 p. m. Wednesday; 10 a. m.- 9 p. m. Thursday; 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Friday-Saturday; noon-5 p. m. Sunday. Admission: $ 15 ages 18 and older. 423-267- 0968, www. huntermuseum.org.

› “(Re)Invention” through May 21.

› “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art,” through June 4. › Art Wise: Distinguished Speakers presents Maria Brito, a Cuban-American who came to the U. S. through Operation Peter Pan and whose work is included in “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art,” 6-7: 30 p. m. May 11. Program includes live Spanish translation. Regular admission.

› CHI Memorial’s Arts for Health Lecture, featuring singer/composer/teacher Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, “The Healing Power of Music,” 6-7: 30 p. m. May 18, with reception and cash bar starting at 5 p. m. $ 50. To purchase: 423- 495--

4438, www. memorial.org/ foundation. IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a. m.- 6 p. m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p. m. Sunday. 423-267- 9214, www. intowngallery.com. All- member “Spring Show 2017,” through May 31. LIQUIDAMBAR ART GALLERY — Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, Tenn. Ceramics, flame- worked glass and metal ornaments, sculptures, kaleidoscopes, woodwork and paintings, created on-site, plus mountain hikes and tours of the nonprofit, 10 a. m.-5 p. m. CDT most weekends and by appointment. 423- 949-5922, liquidambarsvi.wordpress.com. MOUNTAIN CITY CLUB — 729 Chestnut St. “Havana Dreams,” photography exhibit documenting Chattanooga native Steve Dinberg’s travels to Cuba, through June 30. Show may be viewed 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Monday- Friday with courtesy call to Mountain City, 423-7565584, or by appointment with Jumpst/art, 703- 402- 9862. MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Tuesday- Friday, 10 a. m.-3 p. m. Saturday. Admission: $ 5 adults, $ 4 students and seniors. 423-339-5745, www. museumcenter.org.

›“Grown & Bred in East Tennessee,” through May 27.

› “War Memorials,” through Sept. 2. R&M YARNS — 8510 Highway 60, Georgetown, Tenn. Seventh annual Fiber Education Festival, with hands- on activities and demonstrations including sheep shearing, weaving on several types of looms, spinning fiber from animals, open-fire dyeing, fiber felting, Kids Activity Center and handcrafted items for sale by Scenic Valley Handweavers Guild, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. May 13, rain or shine. Food vendors onsite. Free. 423-284- 8209, www. rmyarns.com. RINGGOLD ART & FRAME GALLERY — 7528 Nashville St., Ringgold, Ga. Hours: 10 a. m.-5: 30 p. m. Tuesday- Friday. 706- 935-2844. “Sky Imagined” by North Georgia Sky Painters,” through June 8. Opening reception, 5-7 p. m. May 11. RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p. m. Sunday and by appointment. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www. river-gallery.com. ›

Works by Erin Gafill and Dennis Heckler, through May 31.

› “Inside/Out,” works by Mia Kaplan in Sculpture Garden, through May 31.

› Jen Swearington trunk show, 10 a. m.-5 p. m. May 12-13. TENN ARTS STUDIO — 1801 Rossville Ave., Suite 108. Hours: 11 a. m.- 6 p. m. Wednesday-Sunday through September. Houses Wayne- O- Rama, yearlong installation of puppets and depictions of local people and places by Chattanooga native Wayne White, a four-time Emmy Award-winning artist. Free; donations welcome. www.wayne-o- rama.com. TOWNSEND ATELIER — The Arts Building, 301 E. 11th St. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Monday- Friday. 423-266-2712, www.townsendatelier.com. Open Figure Drawing Studio, non- instructed sessions with live models, 6- 9 p. m. each Thursday. $ 15 per session for drop- ins, $ 40 four classes with advance registration, $ 10 students with ID. TULLAHOMA ART CENTER — 401 S. Jackson St., Tullahoma, Tenn. 931- 455-1234. Hours: 1-5 p. m. Wednesday- Friday, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturday (all times Central). Works by Tomy Williams, through May 20. $5 nonmembers.