ArtsCalendar

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. “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 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.

CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-6973246, 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.

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

› Disney’s “Mary Poppins,” 8 p.m. Nov. 22, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Nov. 23, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24,7 p.m. Dec. 5 (with live captioning for those with hearing loss), 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m.

Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Dec. 19, 8 p.m. Dec. 20, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 21, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 22. $11-$30. Featured visual artist: Sarah McCune.

COVENANT COLLEGE THEATRE DEPARTMENT —

Sanderson Hall auditorium, 14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, Ga. 706-419-1051, boxoffice@covenant.edu, https://www.covenant.edu/ academics/undergrad/theatre/ productions. “Tartuffe,” 8 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 8 p.m. Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23. $7-$10.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-4845000, www.ccplayhouse.com.

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

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

DALTON STATE THEATER — Dalton State College, 650 College Drive, Dalton, Ga. 706272-4436, www.daltonstate. edu. “Little Shop of Horrors,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-24 in Goodroe Auditorium. $7.

LEE UNIVERSITY THEATRE —

Dixon Center, 1053 Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423-614-8360, theatre@leeuniversity.edu, www.leeuniversity.edu/theatre. “Scrooge: A Unity Carol,” new production by Unity Touring and Unity Dance Studios, 7 p.m. Nov. 22, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 2324. $15-$30 (preferred seating). www.unitydancetroupe.com/

tickets.

MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. 4230757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Comedian/ ventriloquist Jeff Dunham on international Seriously? tour, 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $52.50.

TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-3657529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com. Music and storytelling by Sam Payne, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $15. Silent auction, 6-9 p.m.

UTC THEATRE COMPANY — Cadek Recital Hall, 725 Oak St. 423-425-4269, www. utc.edu/theatre. “Art” by Jasmina Reza, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 21-22, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24. $12 general admission, $10 students/seniors.

WALKER THEATRE — Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. › Thursday, Nov. 21: Comedian Kathleen Madigan on Hot Dogs and Angels Tour, 8 p.m; doors open at 7 p.m. $30 and $45.

› Saturday, Nov. 23: Comedian Heather McMahan’s Farewell Tour, 11 p.m. $41, $51, $61. (8 p.m. show sold out.)

DANCE PERFORMANCE

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — Dalton High School theater, 1500 Manly St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168. Creative Arts Guild and Ballet Dalton presents 14th annual “Snow Queen” ballet, 7 p.m. Nov. 21-22, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 23, 2 p.m. Nov. 24. $13-$18. Tickets at the door or online at www.creativeartsguild.org.

FILM EVENTS

ADVENTURE SPORTS INNOVATION — 191 River

St. 423-591-5654, 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.

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

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. All times Central. 931-308-4130, 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,

through Nov. 24.

› Community show, “Winter,”

Nov. 21-Dec. 22. Intake

Nov. 14-17. Reception, 5 p.m.

Nov. 22.

› Member show by Julie Barrett Cataldo, Nov. 21Dec. 22. Reception, 5 p.m.

Nov. 22.

AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www. avarts.org. Member salon show and auction, Nov. 15Dec. 20.

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

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www.creativeartsguild.org. Culinary Cooking class, Thanksgiving With an Edge, 6-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 19. Open to ages 18 and older. $50. Registration required.

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. $13.95 museum admission. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun. org. “Framed: Step Into Art,”

through Jan. 5. CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUNDRAISER — Celebrity designer Tracee Nichols, who recently held a Chattanooga trunk show to benefit cystic fibrosis research, continues fundraiser with sales of custom Roman necklace with sapphires through Dec. 1. traceenichols.com.

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. GALLERY HOP — Galleries and studios in downtown, Hixson and Brainerd, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 (Area 61 Gallery, AVA Gallery, Brent Sanders Studio and Gallery, Hart Gallery, In-Town Gallery, The Masters Studio, Miki Boni Studio, The Plum Nelly Shop, Reflections Gallery, River Gallery, Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, Visions Stained Glass). Visit 10 and have card stamped for chance to win gift basket. Details on Facebook.

HART GALLERY — 110 E. Main St. 423-521-4707, www. hartgallerytn.com. Grief and Loss Art Expression Group, 9-11 a.m. each Thursday. $15 per session, due at arrival. Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance at www. EventBrite.com.

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS — 201 High St. 423-267-7176. History of American Textiles, for home-schoolers ages 7-12, 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

14. $7. RSVP to houstonmuseumoutreach@gmail.com.

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 contemporary artists’ representations of the black body, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. Free.

› Vision + Verse, local artists and poets respond to works in “Blak Origin Movement,” 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21.

Free.

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. 423236-2732. “From the Floor to the Wall” by sculptor Isaac Duncan III, through Dec. 2.

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

through Dec. 28.

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.

› Demonstration by clay artist Amber Anne Palo, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.

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. 423643-0025, 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, through Nov. 30. TOWNSEND ATELIER — The Arts Building, 301 E. 11th St. 423-266-2712, www.townsendatelier.com. Holiday art show and sale, with original paintings, drawings and prints, framed and unframed, by eight prominent local artists, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.

TWO RIDGES POTTERY — 39 Durance Drive, Flintstone, Ga. www.tworidgespottery.com. Holiday Open Studio Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. WANDERLINGER ART GALLERY — WanderLinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St. “Homeless” art show by photographers Amy McKay and Ann-Marie Jerman Fitzsimmons, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. Proceeds from sales support local homeless population.