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

ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE — 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278- 4796, www. actdalton.org. › Dalton Gospel Jubilee, featuring Gaither Homecoming-style Southern gospel favorites, 8 p. m. May 18-20, 2 p. m. May 21. $9-$ 15. › Auditions for “Guys and Dolls,” with roles for actors/ singers 16 and older, 10 a. m.-5 p. m. May 20 (show dates July 28-Aug. 5). Call for individual audition time. BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-356-7437, www. backalleyproductions.org. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” 7: 30 p. m. May 19-20, 2: 30 p. m. May 21. Contains strong language and mature content. $ 12-$ 15. BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER — 2591 E. First St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706- 632- 9223, www. BlueRidgeCommunityTheater.com. “No Sex Please, We’re British,” May 18-June 4 (7: 30 p. m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p. m. Sundays). $ 10-$20. CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. 423-267- 8534, www.theatrecentre.com. Backstage Bash fundraiser, offering unique entertainment throughout the 40,000-square-foot facility, 7-11: 30 p. m. May 20. $75. CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com. ›

“A Second Helping,” through May 27. $ 14-$27. ›

“Million Dollar Quartet,” through June 9. $ 16-$29. DALTON LITTLE THEATRE — 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. 706-226- 6618, dlt@optilink. us, www. daltonlittletheatre.com. Auditions for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” with roles for men and women 18 and older, 6 p. m. May 21 and 7 p. m. May 22 (show dates July 7-22). LUCID TALES PRODUCTIONS — Humanities Theater, Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423- 458-2537, www. lucidtalespro.com. The Power Piece, a showcase for artists, musicians, dancers, poets, actors and other performers by new production company on the theme “Unity,” 7: 30 p. m. May 20. $ 10 adults, $ 5 kids 12 and younger. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE — 1104 James Blvd., Signal Mountain. 423886-5243, www. smph.org. Auditions for “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” May 20, 10 a. m.- noon for ages 9-12, 1-3 p. m. ages 13 and up; May 21, 2- 4 p. m. all ages (show dates July 7-29).

DANCE PERFORMANCE

BALLET TENNESSEE — Roland Hayes Concert Hall,

UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423- 425- 4269, www. utc. edu/fine- arts- center. ›

May 19-20: Festival of Dance: Repertory performance of classical and contemporary works, highlighted by “Dream Awake,” a full- length original ballet choreographed by Barry Van Cura, with alumnus LaJeromeny Brown of the School of American Ballet returning to perform the lead as well as the Jerome Robbins work, “2 and 3 Part Inventions,” 7: 30 p. m. Friday, 7 p. m. Saturday. $ 19 adults, $ 17 seniors and students. › May 20: Primary recital, 2 p. m. $ 11. FIGURINES BURLESQUE

TROUPE — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. “Enchantress of Oz,” written and directed by Garrell Woods, featuring song, dance and the art of striptease, 5 and 9 p. m.

May 20. $ 15-$20. 423- 6245347, www. barkinglegs.org.

FILM EVENTS

HERITAGE HOUSE — 1428 Jenkins Road. 423- 855- 9474. Lawrence Olivier’s “Henry V” in Classic Film Series, 2 and 7 p. m. May 18. Free admission and free popcorn. THE PALACE PICTURE HOUSE — 818 Georgia Ave. 423- 645- 8920, chattpalace. com. $ 7. › May 18: “Burden,” about Chris Burden, “the Evel Knievel of the Art World,” 5 and 9 p. m.; “Risk,” about Julian Assange’s role in the 2016 presidential election, 7 p. m. ›

May 19-21: “Stalker,” a journey into a post-apocalyptic disaster zone, various show times. › May 19-25: “Buster’s Mal Heart,” about an eccentric mountain man on the run from authorities, various show times. › May 26-31: “The Commune,” from Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg, various show times.

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

AMANI YA JUU — 420 S. Willow St. 423-531- 6496, https:// amaniafrica.org. Grand opening of Chattanooga boutique showcasing purses, clothing, jewelry, home goods and children’s items handcrafted by women in Kenya and Uganda, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. May 20, 22-26.

AREA 61 GALLERY — 61 E. Main St. Hours: 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Wednesday- Friday, 9 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturday and by appointment. 423- 648- 9367. “Spring Fever X2,” new works from Anna Carll’s abstract Botanicals series and Paul Fontana’s acrylics and encaustics, through May 31. ART CREATIONS — 201 Frazier Ave., 423-267- 0072, and 7351 Commons Blvd., 423-531-7606. Hours: 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. Monday- Friday, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Saturday (North Shore); 9 a. m.-7 p. m. Monday- Friday, 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday, noon-5 p. m. Sunday (Hamilton Place). Mixed Media Inspired Artists in debut exhibit at Lilly Gallery at Hamilton Place, through May 19. ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY

— 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. Hours: noon-5 p. m. Thursday, Friday, Sunday, 11 am.-5 p. m. Saturday (all times Central). 931-308- 4130, www.fcaguild.wordpress.com. ›

Solo exhibition, “Delight’n the Dark,” paintings by Pippa Browne, through May 21. ›

Community art show, “Art as Teacher,” illustrating how arts are used to teach history, science and math, through June 18. ARTSBUILD — 301 E. 11th St., Suite 300. Reception for seven winners of Equity in the Arts grants for projects led by local black and Latino artists, 5- 6: 30 p. m. May 23. Music by DJ Tryezz; light refreshments. Free. RSVP at www.eventbrite. com (search for Equity in the Arts).

ARTSY U — 5076 South Terrace. Continuing series for beginner and intermediate painters teaches how to use the Bob Ross Wet- on-Wet Technique to paint fantasy landscapes on 16x20 canvas, 2- 6 p. m. May 21 (hobbit house), 2- 6 p. m. May 22 (waterfall); doors open at 1: 30 p. m. All supplies provided. Snacks and drinks welcome (including adult beverages).

$ 50. 423-321-2317, www. artsychattanooga.com.

ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. weekdays. 423-745- 8781, www. athensartscouncil.org. High School Art Show, showcasing art by students in McMinn and surrounding counties (Bradley, Meigs, Polk, Monroe and Rhea), through May 19.

AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a. m.-5 p. m. Tuesday- Friday and first Saturdays. 423-265- 4282, www. avarts.org. “MSA Select: Mid-South Sculpture Alliance Member Show,” through June 24.

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION — 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. Hours: 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Tues--

day-Sunday. 706- 632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net. › “Celebration of Artisans: SAAG Spring Member Show,” through June 10. › Second- quarter artist- in- residence Linda Coatsworth, through July 1. › 41st annual Spring Arts in the Park, 10 a. m.-5 p. m. May 27-28, downtown City Park. $ 5 ages 13 and older (tickets good both days).

CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE — 302 W. Sixth St. Hours: 9: 30 a. m.- 4 p. m. Monday- Friday. 423- 8250592. “Inspired II: WorkSpace Artists Inspired by the Hunter Museum of American Art Collection,” through May 31.

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Hours: 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a. m.- 4 p. m. Friday, and by appointment. 706-278- 0168, www. creativeartsguild.org. › “Synchrony” by Mixed Media Inspired Artists, through May 21. › “Framed Stories,” paintings and photography by Civic Arts League, through May 26.

ETOWAH DEPOT MUSEUM — 727 Tennessee Ave., Etowah, Tenn. Hours: 8- 4: 30 a. m. Tuesday-Saturday. › “Encore: My Community — My World,” encore exhibit that documents the summer of 2016 in photos made by 16 middle-school students with point-and-shoot cameras as an Etowah Arts Commission project, through August. Free. Larger exhibition originally on view in Nancy Cantrell Dender Gallery.

EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Hours: 8: 30 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m. Monday- Friday. 423-266- 8195, www. stpaulschatt.org. “Tukio” (Swahili for adventure) photography exhibit by Brit Huckabay, through June 4.

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. Hours: 8 a. m.-5: 30 p. m. Monday- Friday, 8 a. m.- noon Saturday. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto. org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga summer show, “Chattanooga Scenes,” through Sept. 22. Opening reception, 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. May 19.

HARRIS ARTS CENTER — 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Hours: 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Monday, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Friday. 706- 629-2599, www. harrisartscenter.com. Folk Art Show, through June 16.

HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Monday-Tuesday; noon-5 p. m. Wednesday; 10 a. m.- 9 p. m. Thursday; 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Friday-Saturday; noon-5 p. m. Sunday. Admission: $ 15 ages 18 and older. 423-267- 0968,

www. huntermuseum.org. › “(Re)Invention” through May 21. › “Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art,” through June 4. › CHI Memorial’s Arts for Health Lecture, featuring singer/composer/teacher Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, “The Healing Power of Music,” 6-7: 30 p. m. May 18, with reception and cash bar starting at 5 p. m. $ 50. To purchase: 423- 495- 4438, www. memorial.org/foundation.

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a. m.- 6 p. m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p. m. Sunday. 423-267- 9214, www. intowngallery.com. All- member “Spring Show 2017,” through May 31.

MOUNTAIN CITY CLUB — 729 Chestnut St. “Havana Dreams,” photography exhibit documenting Chattanooga native Steve Dinberg’s travels to Cuba, through June 30. Show may be viewed 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Monday- Friday with courtesy call to Mountain City, 423-7565584, or by appointment with Jumpst/ art, 703- 402- 9862.

MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Tuesday- Friday, 10 a. m.-3 p. m. Saturday. Admission: $ 5 adults, $ 4 students and seniors. 423-339-5745, www. museumcenter.org. › “Grown & Bred in East Tennessee,” through May 27. › Exhibition, “War Memorials,” through Sept. 2. › Drawing With Contour Lines, a Tennessee Artists Series class with Martha Kidwell, 9-11: 30 a. m. May 20. Sold out. › History Happy Hour, 6- 8 p. m. May 23.

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p. m. Sunday and by appointment. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www. river- gallery. com. › Works by Erin Gafill and Dennis Heckler, through May 31. › “Inside/Out,” works by Mia Kaplan in Sculpture Garden, through May 31.

TOWNSEND ATELIER — The Arts Building, 301 E. 11th St. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Monday- Friday. 423-266-2712, www. townsendatelier.com. “The Site of the Soul” Powerpoint lecture by Roberto Osti, expert on anatomy and figurative art, followed by book signing of his newly published “Basic Anatomy: An Essential Guide for Artists,” 6-7: 30 p. m. May 26. Free.

TULLAHOMA ART CENTER — 401 S. Jackson St., Tullahoma, Tenn. 931- 4551234. Hours: 1-5 p. m. Wednesday- Friday, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturday (all times Central). Works by Tomy Williams, through May 20. $ 5 nonmembers.