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UTC THEATRE CO. PRESENTS ‘ART’ BY YASMINA REZA IN CADEK HALL
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Theatre Company continues its “Outside the Box” programming with “Art” by Yasmina Reza today through Sunday, Nov. 21-24. Performances will be presented on the UTC campus in Cadek Hall on Oak Street.
“Our normal venue, the UTC Fine Arts Center, is being renovated,” says director Steve Ray. “We are using this as an opportunity to explore alternate venues and alternate practices. One of the things we are experimenting with in ‘Art’ is having a second cast. This provides more students opportunities to hone their acting skills. The alternate cast will serve as understudies to the primary cast, learning invaluable skills.”
In “Art,” Marc and Serge’s friendship comes into question when Marc disagrees with Serge’s purchase of an expensive painting. Their friend, Yvan, provides a sounding board and comic relief, if not the most sophisticated taste in art. Ideas and friendships are tested in this Tony Award-winning, contemporary, French comedy.
“Art’s” three-man cast is Mark Elich, Falcian Page and Owen Vice. The alternate cast, performing in the 2 p.m. Saturday matinee, are Blaine Evans,
Isaiah Owens and Alexander Walker.
“This play is about intellectual and aesthetic arguments, but it is also
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
AREA 61 GALLERY — 721 Broad St., Suite 100 (Maclellan Building). 423-648-9367. 423648-9367. Grand reopening weekend, Nov. 22-24:
reception with gallery artists, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday; sculpting demonstration by Bob Fazio and featured works by Allen Hampton, noon-6 p.m. Saturday; Art for Brunch and Browsing With Bubbly event, noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
› Student show, North Middle School Veterans Tribute,
through Nov. 24.
› Community show, “Winter,”
Nov. 21-Dec. 22 (closed an ingenious collection of laughs,” says the director. “Some of the humor comes from intellectual arguments, some from cynicism and some from someone accidentally getting punched in the face.”
Ray adds that this play was originally written in French.
“I think it is a good example of why the French love Jerry Lewis. Sight gags are even funnier when they are contrasted with the philosophical arguments these characters are having.”
Costumer Andrew Haueter was presented with a special challenge when designing for this three-man show. Choosing modern interpretations of
Thanksgiving Day). Reception, 5 p.m. Nov. 22.
› Member show by Julie Barrett Cataldo, Nov. 21-Dec. 22. Reception, 5 p.m. Nov. 22. ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www. athensartscouncil.org. Artisan Boutique, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30.
AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts. org.
› Member salon show and auction, through Dec. 20.
› Monthly Critique Workshop, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 (and other last Tuesdays, except December). Open to all visual artists, from hobbyists to professionals. Participants desiring feedback from peers may bring up to two pieces, classic menswear, Haueter has dressed the men in clean lines, neutrals and cool tones. Of the either 2D or 3D in any media. $10 nonmembers.
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, through Jan. 4. THE CHATTERY — Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St., unless otherwise costumes, Haueter says it was important to him that each character look as though he would fit into the world of fine art.
“During the show, you hear these characters give opinions on each other’s taste in art, among many other things,” he says, “It can be assumed that they each care very much about how they dress, as well. I wanted these designs to ring true to the characters.”
The creative team also includes Adam Miecielica, set design, and Jeff Davis, lighting design and technical direction.
For more information: 423-425-4269. noted. 423-413-8978. Register (and see classes not listed here) at www.thechattery. org.Lettering for Holiday Card Addressing, 6-7:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25. No experience needed. $30 includes workbook, two pens and colored pencils to take home. Bring your own envelopes to address.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www. creativeartsguild.org. Kids Cooking Class, Thanksgiving theme, Tuesday, Nov. 26; 10 a.m.-noon for ages 6-8; 1-4 p.m. for ages 9-12. Kids learn basic techniques and take home recipes. $30.
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. 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.
› 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. 423870-8924. “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.
› Demonstration by Robert Taylor, coppersmith and Master
Roycroft Artisan, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. 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. “Eames: A Retrospective,” exploring the midcentury modernist movement in America, through Nov. 30. TOWNSEND ATELIER — The Arts Building, 301 E. 11th St. 423266-2712, 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.