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

BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706- 621-2870, www. bapshows.com. “Mousetrap,” 8 p. m. June 1-2, 2: 30 p. m. June 3, 8 p. m. June 8- 9, 2 p. m. June 10. $ 12-$ 15. 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). CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.

“The Marvelous Wonderettes,” through May 26. $ 16-$ 30.

“Stand by Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story,” through June 8. $ 16-$ 32.

“Smoke on the Mountain,” 25th anniversary and final season, June 1-Aug. 10. ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CHATTANOOGA — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave.

423- 987-5141, www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga. com. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” 7: 30 p. m. May 24-25, 2: 30 and 7: 30 p. m. May 26. $ 17-$20. THE RINGGOLD PLAYHOUSE — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. 706- 935-3061, email TheRinggoldPlayhouse@gmail.com, cityofringgold.com. TRP Comedy Club, improv in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” headlined by Dave Stone, 7: 30 p. m. May 25-26. Free as part of 1890’s Day Jamboree. TENNESSEE MEDIEVAL FAIRE — Harriman, Tenn. Middle Ages-style fair, May

26-28 and June 2-3. www. TMFaire. com. 865-376- 0319. TIVOLI THEATRE — 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga. com. Magician David Blaine, 8 p. m. June 2; doors open at 7 p. m. $ 50, $ 70, $ 80, $ 100.

DANCE PERFORMANCE

BALLET TENNESSEE — Center for Creative Arts, 1301 Dallas Road. 423- 425- 4269. Spring Festival of Dance, showcasing students from VanCura Ballet Conservatory and Ballet Tennessee company featuring “Swan Lake,” Act II,” 7 p. m. May 26. $ 24 adults, $ 22 students/seniors, free for children 3 or younger who can sit in parent’s lap.

FILM EVENTS

JEWISH FILM SERIES — Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. 423- 493- 0270, www. jewishchattanooga. com. Encore screening of “Maktub,” last of five award- winning films shown Wednesdays in May, 7:15 p. m. May 30; 100 minutes; from Israel with subtitles. Suitable for ages 16 and older. $ 8, includes popcorn and soft drink. PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL — Rock/Creek at Riverside, 1530 Riverside Drive. Tennessee Valley Canoe Club and The Gear Closet present 13th annual international adventure film tour, 7: 30 p. m. May 25. Bring your own chair. Ticket information: 423- 4133298.

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

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. › Community show, “Magical Thinking,” through June 17. › “Duende: Creative Memories of Myth & Magic,” member show by Catherine Norell, through June 24. AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a. m.-5 p. m. Tuesday- Friday. 423-265- 4282, www. avarts. org. ›

“No Go Logo,” by Chattanooga American Institute of Graphic Arts, through May 25. ›

“Pride & Protest,” responses to politics, discrimination and injustices, and “Let Freedom Ring,” Charlie Newton artist residency, June 1-29. Reception, 5: 30- 8 p. m. June 1. BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION — 706632-2144, www. blueridgearts. net. 42nd annual Spring Arts in the Park fine arts and crafts festival with 175 juried fine arts and crafts exhibitors, 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. May

26-27 in City Park, Blue Ridge, Ga. $ 5 adults, free for children under 12. Food vendors available. CHATTANOOGA ART TOUR — New South Tour Co. tours of public art installations, art galleries and private artist studios, 1- 4 p. m. first and third Saturdays. $ 45. newsouthtourco. com. E.G. FISHER LIBRARY — 1289 Ingleside Ave., Athens, Tenn. Hours: 9: 30 a. m.- 8 p. m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9: 30 a. m.-5: 30 p. m. Wednesday and Friday (closed first Wednesdays), 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday. 423-745-7782. Entries accepted 4- 6 p. m. May 31 for Community Artist League of Athens’ June open show from artists 18 and older; must be original works completed within the last two years in 2- D (painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking and photography) or 3- D (sculpture of all media). $ 25 for up to two pieces for nonmembers; $ 15 for members. Cash prizes. Awards reception, 2 p. m. June 9. Entries must be picked up 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. July 2. Contact: Becky Pico, 423-508-5953. ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR — 975 E. Third St. www. erlanger. org/artsaterlanger. “Silly Pet Pictures,” through Aug. 27. EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Hours: 8: 30 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m. Monday- Friday. 423-2668195, www. stpaulschatt. org. “Harmony,” by Broad Stroke Artists, through June 3. GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. Hours: 8 a. m.- 5: 30 p. m. Monday- Friday. 423-344-5643, www. chattanoogaphoto. org. Summer season show, “Chattanooga History,” June 1-Sept. 13. Opening recep-

tion, 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. June 1. 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. ›

“Embodied Beauty: Sculptures by Karen LaMonte, May 25-Sept. 2. Opening reception and artist presentation, 6-7: 30 p. m. May 24. ›

Vision and Verse and Music: Erika Dionne Roberts, 6-7 p. m. May 31. Free. 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.

› “Fresh,” all- member show, through May 31. ›

“Dogs, Cats and All Those Hats,” animal paintings by Miki Boni, June 1-30. Opening reception, 5- 8 p. m. June 1. NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER — 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. Hours: 9 a. m.-5 p. m. Monday- Friday. 423- 870- 8924. “Pencil, Paper, Paint” by students in watercolor, beginning drawing and portrait classes, through June 30. PARADISE GARDENS PARK & MUSEUM — 200 N. Lewis St., Summerville, Ga. 205-587-3090, finstersparadisegardens. org. Finster Fest, featuring folk art by 50 artists, live music, Southern foods and tours of Howard Finster’s folk art garden, 11 a. m.- 5 p. m. May 26-27. $ 5 admission; park at Walmart, 13427 Highway 27, and ride free shuttle. info@ paradisegardenfoundation. org, 706- 808- 0800. REFLECTIONS GALLERY — 6922 Lee Highway. Hours: 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Monday- Friday. 423- 892-3072. ›

Paintings by Robert DeCarlo, through June 15. ›

Pastels by Linda Wicksell, June 4-July 27. 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 Sandra Blain, Deb Karash and Rachel Nicholson, through May 31. SOUTH JACKSON CIVIC CENTER — 404 S. Jackson St., Tullahoma, Tenn. Arts Alive Tullahoma Arts Festival, juried craft fair, 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. May 26, noon-5 p. m. May 27 (all times Central). $ 1 admission.