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

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.

Auditions for “Jesus Christ Superstar,” ages 18 and older, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 (show dates in February).

“A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 2 p.m. Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23, 2 p.m. Nov. 24. $15 adults, $10 students; $30 for opening-night dinner theater.

BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www. bapshows.com. “The Diary of Anne Frank,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23, 2:30 p.m.

Nov. 24. $13-$16.

BROADWAY AT THE TIVOLI — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. “Les Miserables,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-8, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10. $38, $53, $68, $78.

CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-697

3246, www.chattanoogastate. edu/humanities-fine-arts/ theatre-arts. “The Pirates of Penzance,” by Theatre and Music departments, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Family-friendly. $10-$15.

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. Sunday, 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,” through Dec. 21. $16, $30, $32.

“Winter Wonderettes,” Nov. 15-Dec. 22. $16, $28, $30.

MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. 4230-7575580, www.tivolichattanooga. com. Comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham on international Seriously? tour, 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $52.50.

RIPPLE PRODUCTIONS — Founders Hall, Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. Concert version of “The Trail Was a Circle,” about the missionaries and educators who founded Brainerd Mission in 1816, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Free admission; donations welcome for Brainerd Mission Project.

TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre. com. Music and storytelling by Sam Payne, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 16. $15. Silent auction, 6-9 p.m.

FILM EVENTS

ADVENTURE SPORTS INNOVATION

— 191 River St. 423-5915654, adventuresportsinnovation.com. “The Kessler Effect,” sci-fi virtual-reality 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.

FLY FISHING FILM TOUR — The Camp House, 149 E. M.L. King Blvd. Appalachian Chapter of Trout Unlimited hosts screening of films focused on the people, places and fisheries that make up fly fishing, 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 8. $20 general admission, $50 VIP, which includes early seating, drink ticket, choice of hat or shirt. All proceeds go to native Appalachian brook trout restoration and local river cleanup efforts. flyfilmtour.com.

WALKER COMMUNITY THEATER — Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. -“Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” Roadshow with Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, 11:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. (8 p.m. show sold out.). $53, $43 and $27.50.

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY —

204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild.. 931-3084130, www.franklincoarts.org.

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

Community show, “Veterans,” through Nov. 17.

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

ATHENS ARTS CENTER

— 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www. athensartscouncil.org. “Behind the Scenes,” by the Visual Arts Committee, through Nov. 8. AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org.

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.

“The Art of Fashion,” including original clothing designs, manipulated fabrics, sculpture, paintings and fashion photography, through Nov. 8.

“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.

Member salon show and auction, Nov. 15-Dec. 20. Reception and silent auction, tba.

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.

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.

WhoDunIt? fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 16.

Holiday Show & Sale and SAAG Miniatures show, Nov. 16-Jan. 4.

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.

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

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.

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.

Monday, Nov. 11: Writing for Stress Relief, focusing on self-expression with no right or wrong ways and offering chance to share or not, 5:307:30 p.m. $20, includes pen and paper. Bring your own notebook, tablet or laptop if you prefer.

Thursday, Nov. 14: Bouquet Basics: Flower Arranging 101, focusing on basics of design, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $45 includes take-home bouquet.

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www. creativeartsguild.org. Open Studio for pottery making, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 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. 423-267-4506, 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. GALLERY HOP — Twelve galleries and studios throughout downtown, North Shore and Southside showcase art for gift-giving, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Get a stamp from 10 on stamp card for chance to win gift basket. Details on Facebook.com.

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.

Dialogue between artist Noel Anderson and art professor Althea Murphy-Price

about comtemporary artists’ representations of the black body, 6-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 14. Free.

“Evolution of a Museum: An Historical Look at the Hunter Museum and Its Architecture,” ongoing.

“Artistic Excursions,” collection selections from John Twachtman and friends.

“With Liberty and Justice for All, collection selections on art and politics during the 1976 Bicentennial.

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “45th Holiday Show,” all-member event introducing new members Jonathan Clardy (pottery) and Jan Lamoreaux (fabric artist),

through Nov. 30. 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. NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER — 1009 Executive

Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423870-8924. “Sapiykunapaq: My Roots, Mis Raices,” Peruvian art by Alex Paul Loza, through Dec. 28. REFLECTIONS GALLERY — 1635 Rossville Ave. 423-8923072, www.reflectionsgallerytn.com.Stained Glass Try It Workshop, make a small hanging ornament or suncatcher using copper foil method, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. $45 includes all supplies.

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com. New works by Scott Hill and Tatiana Hill, through 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. 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.