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Arts Calendar
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THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE — 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278-4796, www. actdalton.org. $15 adults, $13 seniors 55+, $11 students K-college; $13, $11 and $9 for members. “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee,” 8 p.m. March 22-23. For mature audiences due to language.
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www. bapshows.com.
› John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” 7:30 p.m. March 22-23, 2:30 p.m. March
24. $16 adults, $13 seniors/ students.
› Auditions for “Peter Pan,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 2526 (show dates April 12-13, 19-20).
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE —
Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-697-3246, www.chattanoogastate.edu/ humanities-fine-arts/theatre-arts. Music and Theatre Departments present “The Musical of Musicals,” 7:30 p.m. March 29-30, 2:30 p.m.
March 31. Free with Chatt State ID; $15 all others.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” March 30-April 7. CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931484-5000, www.ccplayhouse. com.
› “Barefoot in the Park,”
through March 22. $16-$30. › “Noises Off,” through April
18. $16-$30. › “Forever Plaid,” March 29May 24. $16-$30.
GIRLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL — Frierson Theater, 205 Island Ave. 423-634-7600. “The Creation of ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’” multimedia presentation by Charles Troy, Chicago-based music historian and graphic designer, with live music by local performers, 3-5 p.m. March 24. $25.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
BALLET IN THE PARK —
Miller Park, 900 Market St. Free creative movement class, 12:30 p.m. March 31,
followed by performance by Chattanooga Ballet, 1-2 p.m. Food trucks-on-site at noon. Bring your own seating. info@ chattballet.org.
UNITY DANCE TROUPE —
Lee University’s Conn Center, 150 11th St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. “The Veil: The Story of Creation,” 2:30 and 7 p.m. March 30, 2:30 p.m. March 31. Free. www.unitydancetroupe.com
FILM EVENTS
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www. tivolichattanooga.com. “If Beale Street Could Talk,” 2 and 6 p.m. March 24; doors open one hour early. $12 adults, $10 children and seniors.
CHATT STATE STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL — Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Second annual event takes place in Room C-30 of Center for Advanced Technology on campus, unless otherwise noted. www.facebook.com/ ChStateFilmFest.
› March 28: Screening of international documentary “Kedi,” about the daily activity of feral cats living in Istanbul, Turkey, 4:30 p.m., in Room C-30. Free food from Kabob-ster served at 4 p.m. Screening followed by talk on how to create a successful documentary.
› March 29: Student film screening, 7 p.m. at Palace Picture House, 818 Georgia Ave.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Includes voting for Audience Award.
› Awards ceremony, cash prizes and panel discussion on how to break into the film industry, 6:30 p.m. in Room C-30. Free food and drink.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH — 2 Harker Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Screening of “Keep Your Powder Dry,” 1945 World War II movie about the Women’s Army Corps starring Lana Turner and filmed in Fort Oglethorpe, 4:30 p.m.
March 24. Presented by 6th Cavalry Museum in honor of 70th anniversary of Fort Oglethorpe becoming a city. Free. 706-861-2860.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
6TH CAVALRY MUSEUM — 2 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 706-8612860, chris@6thcavalrymuseum.com, www.6thcavalrymuseum.com. Painting for a Purpose class, “Tulips in a Jar,” guided instruction for takehome painting, 5:30-8 p.m. March 28. $40; all supplies and food included (bring adult beverage of choice). ARTCRAFTERS GALLERY — 1356 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-1401, www.artcraftersdayton.com. Dayton Arts League group show, “Cold Hands, Warm Art,” through March 23. ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
› Student show, Franklin County High School I, through April 12.
› Member show by Kim Phillips, through April 14.
› Community show, “Facing Forward,” March 21-May 5. Reception, 5 p.m. CDT March 22.
ARTSBUILD — 301 E. 11th St., Suite 301. 423-777-4214, www.artsbuild.com. Works by Iantha Newton, through March 31.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn.
423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org.
› “Regional College Student Art Show,” through April 8.
Awards reception, 5:30 p.m.
March 22.
› High School Art Show, April 12-May 17. Opening reception, 5:30 p.m. April 12. Entry deadline, April 1.
AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts. org. “Once Upon a Time,”
through April 12.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION —
420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144, www. blueridgearts.net. “The Art of Tom Chambers,” through March 30. 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 ART TOUR — Tour of public art installations, art galleries and private artist studios with New South Tour Co., 1-4 p.m.
first and third Saturdays. $45. newsouthtourco.com. 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. CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE — 302 W. Sixth
St. 423-822-5750, www. chattanoogaworkspace.com. “Spring Into Art,” through March 22.
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.
› March 21: Soap Making 101, with bars to take home, 5:308 p.m. $40; includes all utensils and safety equipment.
› March 21: Interior Design: Planning Your Space, 6-7:30 p.m. at Smart Furniture Studio, 1700 Broad St. $20; portion benefits Homes & Havens, serving women in recovery.
› March 22: Beginner Macrame: Wall Hanging, take-home art project, 5:30-8 p.m. $45.
› March 23: Beginner Quilting: Mug Rug, patchwork project, 9 a.m.-noon. $39. Bring your own sewing machine with bobbin loaded.
› March 23: Furniture Painting 101, 1-3:30 p.m. $49. Paint and brush provided; bring a small wood piece to paint and hair dryer if possible.
› March 25: Beginner Tarot, the history and meaning of the cards, 6-7:30 p.m. $15.
› March 26: Introduction to the Enneagram, to find your personality type, 6-7:30 p.m. $20.
› March 28: Creative Journaling 101, for organization and productivity, 6-7:30 p.m. $22; includes 30-page journal and archival-quality pen.
› March 30: Making a Paper Succulent Garden, 10 a.m.-noon. $35; includes all supplies.
› March 30: Using Decor Transfers on Furniture, with two take-home canvas works of art, 1-2:30 p.m. $39; includes all supplies. ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR — 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/ artsaterlanger. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” through April 10.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto. org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s winter show, extended through May 2. 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.
› Hunter Undergraduate Student Symposium: Placemaking, inspired by “Un/
Folding” exhibition, 1-3 p.m.
March 24. Free.
› Un/Folding, live performance inspired by new exhibition by composer Tim Hinck, 2:30-3:30 p.m. March
31. $15 adults.
› Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11. IMAX 3D THEATER — 201 Chestnut St. “One World, One Creation: Together We Will Flourish,” by North Georgia Sky Painters, through April. Tennessee Aquarium’s freshwater research and restoration programs receive 25 percent of proceeds from sales.
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “Southern Charm” by photographer Ron Lowery,
through March 31. JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY — Brock Hall (second floor), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. 423236-2089.
› “Final Proof: Senior Design Showcase,” by graduating Visual Art and Design students, through March 22.
› “Bachelor of Arts” show by senior art students,
through April 12. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. March
28.
LEE UNIVERSITY —
Squires Library Art Gallery, Cleveland, Tenn. jsimmons@ leeuniversity.edu. Fourth annual High School Art Exhibit, by students from Bradley Central, Cleveland, Walker Valley high schools and Bradley County Home Educators Association,
through March 21. MAKER NIGHTS — Chester Frost Park pavilion, 7989 Causeway Road, Hixson. Candles and Air Fresheners,
make your own 6-ounce Joy Wax jar candle and Smelly Jelly air freshener, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 26. $20; must
register by March 25. 423209-6892.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS — 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. 706-278-8840, www. michaelsfinearts.com. “Broad Visions” by Broad Stroke Artists members, through March 31. 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. NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER — 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “Celebrating the Seasons,” by Regional Art Alliance, through March 29. RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com.
› New works by glass artist Curtiss Brock and oil painters Joe Parrott, Victoria Pearmain and David Salerno, through April 30.
› Plein air painting demonstration by Victoria Pearmain, 1:30-4:30 p.m. March 23.
› Meet Alabama sculptor Maralyn Wilson, 1-4 p.m. March 30.
ROOTED IN COLOR — Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. Rise (formerly Jazzanooga) sponsors Rooted in Color: A Conference on Collecting African-American Art, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 30. Features collector talks,
panel discussions and keynote speaker Tiffany LaTrice, founder and executive director of Tila Studios. $10. www. eventbrite.com. UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH — University Archives and Special Collections, Sewanee, Tenn. www.sewanee. edu. “Sewanee’s Historic Houses,” through July 31. WANDERLINGER ART GALLERY — WanderLinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St. “Girls, Girls, Girls,” by Kyndel Morris Stumpff and Tiffany Leairis Woodard, through March.