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, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. Auditions for summer youth production “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” with roles for singers, actors and dancers ages 7-17, plus backstage crew, 3:30 p.m. June 2 and 6 p.m. June 3 (show dates Aug. 16-25). BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www. bapshows.com. “Peter Pan,” 7:30 p.m. May 24, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 25. $16 adults, $13 seniors/students. CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com. Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile,” 7 p.m. May 23, 8 p.m. May 24-25, 2:30 p.m. May 26, 7 p.m. May 30, 8 p.m. May 31-June 1, 2:30 p.m. June 2, 7 p.m. June 6, 8 p.m. June 7-8, 2:30 p.m. June
9. $15-$30.
CHESTER FROST PAVILION
— 7989 Causeway Road, Hixson. Chattanooga Magic Club’s Family Magic Night: 100 Years of Magic, featuring Mike Edwards, Capt. Jack Heart and headliner Michael Frisbee, 7-9 p.m. May 25. Advance tickets: $6 ages 3-17, $12 adults, $30 for five all-ages tickets, $25 VIP with private preshow, front-row seating and gift bag. Day of tickets: $6 ages 3-17, $15 adults (cash only). www.chamagicmeeting.eventbrite.com.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931484-5000, www.ccplayhouse. com. ›
“Forever Plaid,” through May 24. $16-$30. › “Bright Star,” through June 6. $16-$32. ›
“Red, White and Tuna,” May 31-Aug. 8. $16-$30.
TENNESSEE VALLEY
THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com. ›
May 31: Storytelling workshop with Bil Lepp, 6 p.m. $20. Reservations required. ›
June 2: Tall Tales With Bil Lepp, 2 p.m.; optional barbecue lunch at 1 p.m. $12 show only, $22 lunch and show (includes beverage and dessert). RSVP by May 29.
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. › May 25: “Us,” 3 and 7 p.m. › May 26: “The Princess Bride,” 2 and 6 p.m. ›
June 1: “The Great Gatsby,” 8 p.m. Admission option: $50 preshow party bundle. › June 2: “Captain Marvel,” 2 and 6 p.m. FREE MOVIE NIGHT — Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Circle N., Hixson. Family film about half-human Arthur, who must embrace his destiny and become the protector of the ocean, 9 p.m. May 24. Rated PG-13. Concessions available. http://parks.hamiltontn.gov, 423-209-6892. JEWISH FILM SERIES — Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. 423-493-0270, www.jewishchattanooga.com. Twelfth annual Jewish Film Festival, 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays through June 19. May 29: “An Act of Defiance,” 123 minutes, English and Afrikaans with
English subtitles. Suitable for ages 16 and older. $8 per person, $3 for students with ID. Complimentary popcorn and soft drink. EXHIBITS & EVENTS ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org. ›
Student show, Rock Creek Elementary School, through May. › Member show by Andy Gay, through June 2. ›
Community show, “Found in the Making,” through June 9. ›
Student show, Winchester Wriggle Winners (all schools), through June 30. AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts. org. Solo watercolor exhibit, “Tender Layers,” by Arline Mann, Best in Show winner in juried member show, through June 14.
BRAXTON MILL ARTISANS — 8717 Hixson Pike, Hixson. 423-596-9217, chockert@ comcast.net. Ongoing sale of donated artwork by artists to benefit Nickels for Nepal. CAPTURE CLEVELAND
PHOTO CONTEST — City of Cleveland’s second annual contest for amateur and professional photographers ages 12 and older, through
June 30. Three categories: Downtown/Historic Buildings, Culture & Community and Nature/Parks & Recreation. $100 check to each category winner. www.clevelandtn.gov/ photocontest. CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. 423-643-7700, www.chattlibrary.org. Silk & Shades silk painting classes for public art installation have filled, but check chattlibrary.org/events for possible cancellations. Remaining classes: 10 a.m.-1
p.m. June 1 (with Spanish translation), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 22 (with Spanish translation), 1-4 p.m. June 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 13 (with Spanish translation), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 20.
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-697-4400, www.chattanoogastate.edu. Student drawings, paintings and photographs on view in Center for Advanced Technology, Center for Engineering, Technology Arts & Sciences and Andrews Center Student Gallery, through May.
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. Wine 201: Where Is Your Wine From? beginners class with tastings of six wines of different origins, 6-8 p.m. May 31. $35.
CHIEF VANN HOUSE HISTORIC SITE — 82 Georgia Highway 225 N, Chatsworth, Ga. 706-695-2598, gastateparks.org/ChiefVannHouse. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (last tour begins at 4 p.m.). $5.50-$6.50. “Your Obedient Servant: James Monroe’s 1819 Presidential Tour of the Southern States” exhibition, extended through May 23.
COMMUNITY ARTISTS LEAGUE — McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens, Tenn. Awards reception for juried open show, noon-2 p.m. May
25. Information: Becky Pico, 423-508-5953. ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR — 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Birds, Bees and Butterflies,” through Aug. 21. EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL
GARDEN — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266-8195, www. stpaulschatt.org. “Southern Appalachia Memories” by Jerry Pace. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 650 McCallie Ave. 423-2674506, firstchristian-chat. com. “The Artist’s Eye: A Celebration of Nature,” by 21 local artists, through June
30. Benefits Chattanooga Community Kitchen. www. firstchristian-chat.com, www. JumpStartArt.net.
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. HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org. ›
Special exhibition, “Alyson Shotz: Un/Folding,” through May 27. ›
Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11. IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “All-Member Show,” through May 30. MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS — 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. 706-278-8840, www. michaelsfinearts.com. “Line and Form” by Chattanooga region of Tennessee Watercolor Society, through May 26.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Admission: $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 423-339-5745, www. museumcenter.org. “The History of Sewing Machines,” through June 30. NIGHTFALL ART MARKET — Miller Park, 910 Market St. Call for visual artists to sell, display or demonstrate in Miller Park
(while music plays at Miller Plaza) during Nightfall season, Fridays through Aug. 30
(except May 31). Booth fee $25 for 10-by-10 space, with 10 percent of sales going to Nightfall. Register: www. chattanoogapresents.com/ register. Information: kathy@ chattanoogapresents.com. NORTH RIVER CIVIC
CENTER — 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423870-8924. “Strong Women,”
through May 31.
PERSIAN RUG CO. — 917 E. 16th St. Hours: 3-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. www.stoveworks.org. “Dark Dreamt Days / Dreamt Days Dark / Days Dark Dreamt,” by more than a dozen artists in fourth exhibition in Stove Works’ satellite series, through June 9.
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com. ›
Abstract paintings by Edie Maney and sculpture by Mike Roig, through June 30. ›
Plein air painting demonstration by Mississippi artist Dennis Heckler, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 25.
SPRING ARTS IN THE PARK
— City Park, downtown Blue Ridge, Ga.706-632-2144, www. blueridgearts.net. Fine arts and craft festival benefiting Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May
25-26. $5 weekend admission; free for children under 12. UNIVERSITY OF THE
SOUTH — University Archives and Special Collections, Sewanee, Tenn. www.sewanee. edu. “Sewanee’s Historic Houses,” through July 31.
VIRGOLA WINE & OYSTER
BAR — 608 Georgia Ave. 423771-7773, www.chattanoogawinebar.com. Paint & Sip session to create a custom, hand-painted wine glass, 7-9 p.m. May 27. $25 includes glass and painting supplies, plus wine sampling. $25.