Arts Calendar

To include a listing in the Arts calendar, submit your events at www.ChattanoogaNow.com. Questions? Call Lisa Denton at 423-757-6281.

THEATER

ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE — 907 Gaston St., Dalton

Ga. 706-278-4796, www. actdalton.org. Comedy show by Mutzie, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1. $23. All proceeds go to new Women’s Shelter at Providence Ministries. http://mutzie4providence. eventbrite.com.

BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www.bapshows.com. “Arsenic and Old Lace,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-29, 2:30 p.m. March 1. $12-$17.50.

BROADWAY AT THE TIVOLI — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad

St. 423-757-5580, www. tivolichattanooga.com. “The Color Purple,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 7, 2 p.m. March 8. $38, $53, $68 and $78.

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

› C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,”

2:30 p.m. Feb. 29-March 1. Featured visual artist: Carina Miller.

› A Tribute to the Queen: Aretha Franklin, with hits performed by Legends of

Soul Chattanooga and a spoken-word biography from

Chattanooga artist Dramatic, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7. $25 general admission, $45 VIP, which includes premium seating, hors d’oeuvres and complimentary glass of wine; other concessions available. Paintings by Jody Harris for sale. $5 metered parking in CTC lot (cash or card).

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931484-5000, www.ccplayhouse. com.

› “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Jr.,” rated G, through Feb. 28. $14, $21, $23.

› “Tuna Does Vegas,” rated PG, through March 19. $16, $28, $30.

› “Clue,” rated PG, March 6-April 16. $16, $28, $30.

LEE UNIVERSITY OPERA THEATRE — Dixon Center, 1053 Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423-614-8240. Spring performance features two one-act operas, Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Old Maid and the Thief” and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Riders to the Sea,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-29, 3 p.m. March 1, 7:30 p.m. March 2. $8 adults, 45 seniors/children.

MOUNTAIN ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER — 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. www.smph.org. “Harvey,” 8 p.m. Feb. 28-29. Dessert served at 6:45 p.m. $15 at the door; cash or check only.

OCOEE THEATRE COMPANY — The Venue Creekside, 527 W. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423-472-8896, Facebook.com/ocoeetheatreguild. Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-29, 2:30 p.m. March 1. $15.

TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www. tennesseevalleytheatre.com. “Legally Blonde Jr. (The Musical),” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29, 2 p.m. March 1. $10-$12.

TIVOLI THEATRE — 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Comedian Michael Carbonaro, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. 435, $45, $65.

WALKER THEATRE — Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.

› Friday, March 6: Comedian Stassi Schroeder: Straight Up With Sassi Live, 8 p.m. $41, $51, $61.

› Saturday, March 7: Comedian Jim Breuer, 8 p.m. $35, $45.

DANCE PERFORMANCE

CHATTANOOGA BALLET — Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. 423-265-0617, chattanoogaballet.net. School Ensemble performance of four pieces, including one based on Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo,” 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, on Center Court stage. Free.

FILM EVENTS

BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Doors open one hour before showtime. $12 adults, $10 students/seniors unless stated otherwise. “Downton Abbey,” 2 and 6 p.m. March 1.$10-$12.

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. 931-308-4130, www. franklincoarts.org.

› All-member show: “Big,” through March 1.

› Community show: “Beertopia,” through March 29.

› All-member show: “Recycled,” March 5-April 26. Reception, 5 p.m. CDT March 20.

ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil. org.

› Vendor registration for Spring Craft Show will be accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28.

Show is April 3-4, with ticketed preview party

April 2. Sign up online or in person.

› Reservations required by Tuesday, March 3,

for annual Arts Gala, Athens Area Council for the Arts’ biggest fundraiser, 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Event has “40th Birthday Party” theme; dress in finest attire for the period of your choice: 1970s, ’80s, ’90s or ’00s. Includes live and silent auctions, cash bar, buffet dinner and dancing to Jason Eskridge & Friends. $75.

› “Regional College Student Art Show,” eighth annual curated and judged show by college students in East Tennessee, through March 30.

AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts. org. “The Olympian Spirit,” solo exhibition by Steven Lester, Feb. 28-April 10. Reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Photo documentation project of the Signal Centers school in Landis Education Gallery.

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. “The Divine 9,” through March 31.

THE CHATTERY — 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108, unless otherwise noted. 423-413-8978. Get price and registration information (and see classes not listed here) at thechattery.org. › Thursday, Feb. 27: Queen and Slim Talkshop and Poetry Night, 7-9 p.m.

› Saturday, Feb. 29: Boxing the Past: Creating a 3D Collage, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

› Saturday, Feb. 29: The Art of Curating, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. › Saturday, Feb. 29: The Blue Dog Project: Mixed Media Pets, sold out.

› Monday, March 2: Introduction to StrengthsFinder 2.0, 6-7 p.m.

› Tuesday, March 3: Chalkboard Lettering 101, 6-7:30 p.m. › Thursday, March 5: Beginner Crocheting: Headbands and Ear Muffs, two-part workshop, 6-8 p.m.

› Saturday, March 7: Mixed Media Art Journaling, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

› Saturday, March 7: Soap Making 101, 1-3:30 p.m.

› Sunday, March 8: Write Every Day, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR — 975 E. Third St. www. erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Waterways” paintings and photographs, through May 13.

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto. org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s winter show, through May 1.

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.

› “Southbound: Photographs Of and About the New South,” through April 26.

› Art Wise: Distinguished Speakers in the Arts presents “Southbound” artists Tommy Kha and Preston Gannaway in discussion of diversity, representation and identity in the

New South, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Free with admission. › Hunter Underground, art-centric cocktail party, silent auction and dance party, 8-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. $70 members, $85 nonmembers; Smash & Grab raffle tickets, for chance to choose a piece of art, $25 per chance, five for $100.

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com.

› “Hella Hearts” by metal artist Denise Bizot, through Feb. 29.

› “WomanArt: Celebrating International Women’s Month, through March 31. Reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 6.

JEWISH CULTURAL

CENTER — 5461 North Terrace. 423-493-0270, ext. 13. “Wisdom and Fear,” an exhibit of graphic designs, through Feb. 28. “Wisdom” consists of illustrated quotes by known Jewish authors. “Fear” is images by students on the harsh reality of life in parts of Israel.

MAKE-CREATE NIGHT — Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. Relaxed artist mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5. Bring project and potluck dish. 423-855-9474.

NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER — 1009 Executive Drive,

Suite 102, Hixson. 423-8708924. “Language of Layers,” by Mixed Media Inspired Artists, through March 31.

THE NORTHSIDE GALLERY — Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. (use entrance on left side of church next to parking lot). 423-2661766, www.northsidepresbyterian.org. Works by seven local artists, through Feb. 29.

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

› Works by husband-and-wife ceramicist team Winton and Rosa Eugene,

› Works by Matthew Conner,

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

SAS GALLERY — Simmons Building, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, 290 Quintard Road, Sewanee, Tenn. 931-9680210, ext. 3151; sasgallery@ sasweb.org, www.sasweb.org. “The Wild and the Mundane,” drawings and paintings by alumni Kellen Mayfield (2012) and Katie Craighill (2013), through March 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.

› Family Clay Workshop: Bird House, 2-4 p.m. Sunday,

March 1. $20 per family (recommended for 3 and older).

WILDFLOWER TEA SHOP & APOTHECARY — 1423 Market St. Writing the Mind Alive: An Intro to Proprioceptive Writing, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 3-24. $100 for series.

through Feb. 29. March 1-April 30. March 6.