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 CIVIC THEATRE — 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278-4796, www.actdalton.org. “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” cabaret with Ginny and the Tonics, 8 p.m. Feb. 16-17. $15 adults, $13 seniors 55+, $11 students K- college; $13, $11 and $9 for members.

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. “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” 7 p. m. Feb. 15-17, 2 p. m. Feb. 18, 7 p. m. Feb. 22-24, 2 p. m. Feb. 25. $ 15 adults, $ 10 students.

BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-356-7437, www. bapshows.com. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” (rated PG13 for violence, adult themes and suicide), 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1617, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18. $12-$15.

CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423- 6973246, www.chattanoogastate.edu/ humanities-fire-arts/ theatre-arts. Family-friendly

Wednesday Night Improv Comedy by second-year students in the Professional Actor Training Program, 7: 30 p. m. Feb. 21. Free.

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. 423267- 8534, www.theatrecentre. com.

Agatha Christie’s “The Mysterious Affair at Styles,” shows added Feb. 15-16 are sold out.

“The House at Pooh Corner,” Youth Theatre production, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Feb. 17, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Feb. 24, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 25. $10.

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

“Welcome Back to Ivy Gap,” through March 23. $ 16-$ 30.

“Annie,” through March 2. $ 14-$23.

EAST BRAINERD COMMUNITY THEATER — Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road. 423-892-9363, www.ebctchatt.com, www. christchurchchatt.org. “Wit,” Pulitzer Prize-winning one-act play by Margaret Edson, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-24, 2:30 p.m.

Feb. 25. $10 in advance $15 at door. Advance tickets available Feb. 19-21 in church lobby or through www.eventbrite.com (service fee applies).

LEE UNIVERSITY OPERA THEATRE — Squires Recital Hall, Humanities Center, 1250 Park St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. 423- 614-8240. “The Consul,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-24, 3 p.m. Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. $5$15. 423- 614-8343, www.showclix.com/event/the- consul.

LEE UNIVERSITY THEATRE — Buzz Oates Black Box Theatre, Communication Arts Building, 345 Church St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. 423- 6148360, theatre@leeuniversity.edu, www. leeuniversity.edu/ theatre. “When Mountains Move,” original work by Stacey Isom Campbell, associate professor of creative writing, 7: 30 p. m. Feb. 16-17 and 2224. Recommended for ages 12 and up (no babes in arms). $ 10 adults, $7 children, seniors and students.

OCOEE THEATRE — The Venue Creekside, 547 W. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423284- 8209, Facebook.com/ocoeetheatreguild. “Boeing Boeing,” 7: 30 p. m. Feb. 16-17, 2: 30 p. m. Feb. 18. $ 15 adults, $ 12 students/seniors.

THE RINGGOLD PLAYHOUSE — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-3061, email TheRinggoldPlayhouse@gmail.com, cityofringgold.com. $10 each show, $40 five-show season ticket.

John Cariani’s romantic comedy “Almost, Maine,” 7: 30 p. m. Feb. 15-17, 7: 30 p. m. Feb.

22-23, 2 and 7: 30 p. m. Feb. 24. $ 10 general, $8 seniors/ students ($ 40 five-show season ticket also available).

Auditions for Sam Shepard’s “True West,” with roles for three men and one woman, 7 p. m. Feb. 19-20.

SOUTHERN BELLE — 151 Riverfront Parkway. “Mark Twain Himself,” portrayed by Richard Garey (www.heritagestage. com) in benefit for Standifer Gap Seventh- day Adventist School, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 25. Event includes raffle, silent auction and light refreshments. $40 adults, $20 children 12 and younger. www.chattanoogariverboat.com.

TENNESSEE MEDIEVAL FAIRE — Harriman, Tenn. Middle Ages-style fair is May 19-20, 26-28 and June 2-3. Open auditions for street characters who can sing, play an instrument, tell a story in character, dance or play improv games, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 17 and 24 at 125 Barrie Lane, Kingston, Tenn. Ages 18 and older preferred. Experience and costumes helpful but not required for auditions. Professional acts may audition by emailing details and video link to DarkhorseLLC@comcast.net. Vendors of medieval-style crafts and foods also needed to help create the village setting. Application deadline is April 2; download at www. TMFaire.com. 865-376- 0319.

TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com. Reservations: https://tockify.com/e/tvt4me. “Southern Fried Funeral,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17-18, 24-25. $12 adults, $10 students.

UTC THEATRE COMPANY — Dorothy Hackett Ward Theater, UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423-425-4269, www.utc. edu/finearts. “Elemeno Pea” by Molly Smith Metzler (contains adult language and content), 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15-16, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. $12 general, $10 students (with ID) and seniors.

Dance Events

LEE UNIVERSITY — Conn Center, 150 11th St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Unity Dance Troupe performs “The Veil: The Glory of Creation,” 7 p.m. Feb. 16-17, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Free. www. unitydancetroupe.com.

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. Feb. 19; doors open at 6:15 p.m. Potluck meal (bring a simple side, mocktail beverage or snack to share). Free admission.

Exhibits & Events

ARTCRAFTERS GALLERY — 1356 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-1401. “Journey Within” by Linze Yarbrough and Joshua Robinson, two local artists who have been traveling the world together since 2015, through March 3. Opening reception with the artists, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 17. ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308- 4130.

Guest show, Tullahoma Arts Center, through Feb. 18. › Community show, “Flora and Fauna,” through Feb. 25. › Member/guest show, “Wraps, Jewelry & Wearable Art,” Feb. 22-March 31. Intake, Feb. 1921. Reception, Feb. 23. › Community show, “Earth, Wind & Fire,” March 1-April 22. Intake Feb. 22-25. Reception, March 23. ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745- 8781. Annual “Regional College Student Art Show,” through April 6. Opening reception and awards ceremony, 5: 30 p. m. Feb. 16. AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave.

423-265-4282. Black History Month exhibition, “The Modern Day Paris Exposition,” through March 23.

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION — 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706632-2144. “The Art of Pamela Beagle-Daresta,” through Feb. 24.

CHATTANOOGA ART TOUR — Tour of public art installations, art galleries and private artist studies by New South Tour Co., 1-4 p.m. first and third Saturdays. $45.

CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. 423-757-5310. Call for artists for fifth annual Chattanooga Zine Fest, celebrating region’s best zine makers and independently published authors and artists, through April 6 (event is May 5).

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278- 0168. Yart Sale, through Feb. 21. Proceeds go toward new lighting for the gallery.

CRESS GALLERY OF ART — UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423-425-4600. Michi Meko, spring 2018 Diane Marek Visiting Artist, presents “Kabuko,” recent mixed-media works on paper with an installation of new sculptural elements and soundscape, through March 22.

EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266-8195. “Mindscapes” by Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, through March 11.

FREQUENCY ARTS — 1804 E. Main St. “The World of Yessickart,” a career compilation of paintings, drawings and mixed media by Steven G. Yessick, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 16, with live music by Jess Jungkurth and the Patron Saints, Ashley and the X’s and Endelouz.

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. 423-344-5643.

Spring season show, “Photographer’s Choice,” Feb. 23-April 26. Opening reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 23.

12th annual Youth Photography Showcase competition for students in grades 9-12, through Feb. 24. Guidelines and entry forms online. Prints must be turned in 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 24 at St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Road.

HOUSTON MUSEUM SHOW & SALE — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Annual event features top antiques dealers and specialists, plus program and verbal appraisals by glass expert Tom Jiamachello, Feb. 23-25. $10. Preview party, 7 p.m. Feb. 22. $75 (grants unlimited access to show). Reserve tickets: 423-267-7176.

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

“Under the Mexican Sky: A Revolution in Modern Photography,” through April 22.

“New Media, New Millennium: Digital Art From the Thoma Foundation,” through April 29.

Sankofa Fund for Civic Engagement presents visual artist Josiah Golson, singer Neshawn Calloway, dance group Felicion McMillan and musician Seaux Chill, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Free; cash bar.

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214. “Block by Block,” through Feb. 28.

LIFE CARE CENTER OF HIXSON — 5798 Hixson Homeplace, Hixson.423-842- 0049, 423-825- 0592. Opening reception for works by Regional Art Alliance, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 24.

L.P. CLINE GALLERY — 508 Broad St. 423-265-4786. “Faces of a Nation: The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union,” through March 3.

NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER — 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “Recent Works” by Charlie and Iantha Newton, through March 31.

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5. Works by Michael Kessler and Steve Olszewski, through Feb. 28.

SAS GALLERY — Simmons Building, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, 290 Quintard Road, Sewanee, Tenn. 931968- 0210, ext. 3151; sasgallery@sasweb.org. Reception for hand- knit designs by 2009 SAS graduate Conley Averett, 4- 6 p. m. CST Feb. 17.

STIRLING’S COFFEEHOUSE — 241 Georgia Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. Sewanee Herbarium sponsors community botanical art exhibit, “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” Feb. 23- March 21. Opening reception, 3: 30-5: 30 p. m. CST Feb. 23. marypriestly@bellsouth.net.