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. $16 adults, $14 seniors 55+, $12 students K-college; $14, $12 and $10 for members.

› “Murder on the Orient Express,” first-time presentation in the Southeast of this Ken Ludwig adaptation, 8 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Donations of twin-size bedding (sheet sets, blankets), hygiene items, gently used outerwear, new underwear and socks for men and women will be accepted for Carter Hope Center.

ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE — Athens Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. Auditions for “Jesus Christ Superstar,” 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 (show dates in February).

BROADWAY AT THE TIVOLI — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. “Les Miserables,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5-8, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10. $38-$98. First production of season; subscription packages available for four, five or six shows. 423-757-5580, www. tivolichattanooga.com.

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com. Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.,” 7 p.m. Nov. 1, 2:30 Nov. 2-3. Featured visual artist: Jennifer Coots.

CHRISTIAN FAMILY THEATER — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. contact@ CFTChattanooga.com, www. cftchattanooga.com. Group auditions for “Mystery at Crooked Snake Junction,” 2 p.m. Nov. 10 (show dates in January).

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-4845000, www.ccplayhouse.com. › “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” through Nov. 7. $16, $28, $30.

› “Elf: The Musical,” Nov. 1Dec. 21. $16, $30, $32.

DALTON LITTLE THEATRE — 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. 706-226-6618, dlt@optilink.us, www.daltonlittletheatre.com. “The Lion in Winter,” 7 p.m. Nov. 1-2, 2 p.m. Nov. 3. $12 general, $10 students.

MOUNTAIN ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER — 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. www.smph.org. “WMAC Radio Show” voice re-enactments of classics from golden age of radio, featuring Lucille Fletcher’s “The Hitchhiker” and “Sorry, Wrong Number” and Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds,” 7 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Free admission; donations encouraged for improvements to MACC auditorium.

Film events

ADVENTURE SPORTS INNOVATION — 191 River St. 423-591-5654, adventures portsinnovation.com. “The Kessler Effect,” sci-fi virtualreality movie in which viewers’ interactions can affect the outcome, with multiple showtimes starting at 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. For ages 12+ and maximum of four contestants per screening. $20.

Exhibits & events

ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931308-4130, franklincoarts.org.

› Member show, “Blue Tape Mob Art,” through Nov. 17.

› Community show, “Veterans,”

Oct. 31-Nov. 17.

› Student show, North Middle School Veterans Tribute, Nov. 7-24.

AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts. org.

› “The Art of Fashion,” including original clothing designs, manipulated fabrics, sculpture, paintings and fashion photography, through Nov. 8. › Chattanooga Sound Project presents Velocity, a program of eclectic chamber music by duo970 (flutist James Hall and pianist Susie Maddocks), 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 7. Interactive concert encourages audience to make connections between the music and the “Art of Fashion” exhibit. $15 AVA members, $25 all others.

› “Educate a Girl, Build a Dream,” featuring photography by Kathleen Greeson, 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9. Benefits the BFB Foundation’s work for girls and women in Guatemala.

BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER — 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Admission: $7 adults, $3 children 6-12, $5 seniors and students. 423-266-8658, www. bessiesmithcc.org. “400 Years of Slavery,” featuring works by Chattanooga artist Jerry Allen and art and artifacts curated by the National Park Service, through Dec. 30. Opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 5; free admission to reception.

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION — 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144, www. blueridgearts.net. Artist-in-residence Jerry Mucklow, through Nov. 9.

CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE — 302 W. Sixth St. 423-822-5750, www.chattanoogaworkspace.com. First

Friday Open Studio Night, “Fall Into Art,” 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Featured artists: Mindy June Kelly and “Odds & Ends, My Journey” by Michelle Fountain.

THE CHATTERY — Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St., unless otherwise noted. 423-413-8978. Register (and see classes not listed here) at www.thechattery.org.

› Monday, Nov. 4: Intermediate Tarot, 6-7:30 p.m. $20.

› Mondays, Nov. 4 and 11: Relief Printing: Holiday Card Edition (two-part class), 6-8:30 p.m. $65 includes all supplies. Students will take home 10 printed cards and a carved linoleum block for later use.

› Wednesday, Nov. 6: Using Calligraphy for Thanksgiving Place Cards, 6-7:30 p.m. $25 includes all supplies, plus take-home calligraphy pen.

› Wednesdays, Nov. 6 and 13: Paperclay Moon Ornaments (two-part class), simple sculpting using an air-dry, nontoxic clay, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $40.

› Thursdays, Nov. 7 and 14: Introduction to Public Speaking (two-part workshop), with tips on crafting a message that can be applied to any speaking engagement, 6-7:30 p.m. $35.

› Thursday, Nov. 7: Venting & Gratitude: Journaling 101, with writing exercises to bring positivity to journaling, 6-7:30 p.m. $18. Bring paper, journal, computer or journal app; pens and pencils provided.

› Friday, Nov. 8: Creating a 2020 Vision Board, to bring clarity to goals for the new year, 6-8 p.m. $20 includes all supplies, but bring any old magazines or other types of inspiration to use for visioning. › Saturday, Nov. 9: Soap Making 101, 1-3:30 p.m. $40 includes all supplies and several bars of soap to take home.

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www. creativeartsguild.org.

› Gallery opening and artist reception for Mary Bivin, Bradley Wilson and Mandy Wilson, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.

› Open Studio for pottery making, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturdays, Nov. 2 and 9. $30 includes materials. Registration not required.

ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR — 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Food, Fun and Fellowship” gallery, featuring photographs of families, pets, celebrations and sports submitted by Erlanger associates, through Jan. 2.

EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org. “Fotografia Florilegia,” by Louann Smith, through

Nov. 24.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 650 McCallie Ave. 423-2674506, firstchristian-chat.com. “Broads Go to the Dogs,” by Broad Stroke Artists and Jumpst/Art, through Dec. 31. Portion of sales benefits McKamey Animal Center. www. jumpstartart.net.

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s fall/ holiday show, “Artist Choice,” through Jan. 9.

HERITAGE HOUSE — 1428 Jenkins Road. Craft N Crop, monthly relaxed artist/crafter mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9 p.m. first Thursdays. Bring potluck dish and project to work on.

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www. huntermuseum.org. Special exhibition, “Noel Anderson: Blak Origin Movement,” through Jan. 12.

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. › “Art You Wear: The Jewelers of In-Town Gallery,” through Oct. 31.

› “45th Holiday Show,” all-member event introducing new members Jonathan Clardy (pottery) and Jan Lamoreaux (fabric artist), Nov. 1-30. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 1.

JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW — Home of Michelle Workman, 100A McFarland Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Visit by jewelry designer Tracee Nichols, whose works have been seen on Taylor Swift, John Travolta and Kristin Chenoweth, 6:30-10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4. Some limited-edition pieces included. Twenty percent of proceeds go to fight cystic fibrosis. traceenichols.com, michelleworkman.com.

JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY — Brock Hall (second floor), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. 423-236-2732. “From the Floor to the Wall” by sculptor Isaac Duncan III, through Dec. 2.

LIFE CARE CENTER OF HIXSON — 5798 Hixson Homeplace, Hixson.423-842-0049, 423-825-0592. Regional Art Alliance’s fall, winter and holiday show, Nov. 1-6. Artists reception 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. People’s Choice and Best of Show to be awarded.

NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER — 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “Sapiykunapaq: My Roots, Mis Raices,” Peruvian art by Alex Paul Loza, through Dec. 28.

REFLECTIONS GALLERY — 1635 Rossville Ave. 423-8923072, www.reflectionsgallerytn. com.

› Friday, Nov. 1: First Friday open house, 5-8 p.m.

› Saturday, Nov. 9: Stained Glass Try It Workshop, make a small hanging ornament or suncatcher using copper foil method, 1-4 p.m. $45 includes all supplies.

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

› New works by Amanda Brazier (handmade oil on panel), Michael Hamlin (ceramic) and Jen Swearington (paper forms),

through Oct. 31.

› Works by Scott Hill and Tatiana Hill, Nov. 1-Dec. 31.

Opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 8.

SCENIC CITY CLAY ARTS — 301 E. 11th St. 423-883-1758, www.sceniccityclayarts.org. Get Your Hands Dirty, learn how to throw your own pottery, making bowls, cups and plates for later pickup, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturdays. $65. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and bring a towel. Register in advance; each class must have four students enrolled.

SMART FURNITURE STUDIO — 1700 Broad St. 423-643-0025, www. smartfurniture.com. Displays of modern and contemporary art, 6-8 p.m. every fourth Thursday. “Eames: A Retrospective,” exploring the midcentury modernist movement in America,

Nov. 1-30. Reception with founders’ grandson Eames Demetrios, director of the Eames Office and author of “An Eames Primer,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. Free but ticketed. Tickets grant chance to win Eames lounge chair. www.eventbrite.com.

TWO RIDGES POTTERY

— 39 Durance Drive, Flintstone, Ga. www. tworidgespottery.com. Handbuilding Mug Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Open to all experience levels, ages 8 and up (parents must accompany children). $60 covers two take-home mugs.