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. The Dalton Big Band presents “A Tribute to Glenn Miller & Friends,” 8 p.m. May 3-4. $11-$15. CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-6973246, www.chattanoogastate. edu/humanities-fie-arts/ theatre-arts.

› Graduating students of Professional Actor Training Program present “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” 7:30 p.m. April 26-27, 2:30 p.m. April 28. Free.

› An Evening of Ten Minute Plays by first-year students in the Professional Actor Training Program, 7:30 p.m.

May 1. Free.

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. 423267-8534, www.theatrecentre. com. Tony Award-winning musical “Avenue Q,” 8 p.m. May 3-4, 2:30 p.m. May 5,7 p.m. May 9, 8 p.m. May 10-11, 2:30 p.m. May 12. Rated R for mature themes, language and situations. $20-$30.

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — 8645 East Brainerd Road. Women’s Ministry presents “A Night of Encouragement” with humorist Jeanne Robertson, 8 p.m.

May 3. $35. 423-892-9363.

COMEDY AT THE MOXY — 1220 King St. Featuring David Perdue from “Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City,” Atlanta’s Nathan Owens, Chattanooga’s Matt Harris and host Bridgette Martin, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 30. Free.

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

› “Forever Plaid,” through May 24. $16-$30.

› “Bright Star,” April 26-June 6. $16-$32.

RHYME & CHATT — The Mill, 1601 Gulf St. Throwback Poetry Show marking group’s 20th anniversary, with dance music by R&B band New Breed, 7:3010:30 p.m. April 26; 1990s-era dress encouraged. Food and drink available; cash only. $15 nonmember admission. 423504-0361.

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL — 2650 Sam Powell Trail, Signal Mountain. 423-886-0880, smmhs. hcde.org. Musical-theater production “Into the Woods,” 2 and 7 p.m. May 4-5. $10

TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com.

› Crime spoof “Murder Room,” 7:30 p.m. April 27, 2 p.m. April 28. $10.

› Christian comedian Paul May, 7:30 p.m. May 4. $10. TIVOLI THEATRE — 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Fellowship for Performing Arts presents “C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant

Convert,” 4 p.m. April 27. $41-$61 ($30 for patrons

30 or younger; ID required). Groups of 10+. call 1-888-2941733 or email groupsales@ fpatheatre.com.

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

6TH CAVALRY MUSEUM — 2 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Painting for a Purpose class, “Summer Meadow,” guided instruction for take-home painting, 5:30-8 p.m. April 25. $40; all supplies and food included (bring adult beverage of choice). RSVP to 706-8612860.

ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.

› Community show, “Facing Forward,” through May 5.

› Student show, Rock Creek Elementary School, through May.

› Member show by Andy Gay,

through June 2. Reception, 5 p.m. CDT April 26. ARTSBUILD — 301 E. 11th St., Suite 301. 423-777-4214, www.artsbuild.com. Arts Build Communities grant workshop, to review guidelines for applying for funds through Tennessee Arts Commission program, as administered to nine regional counties by Southeast Tennessee Development District, 5 p.m. April 30.

ART ON THE LAKE —

Guntersville Recreational Center, 1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, Ala. Works from 130 fine artists and crafters, food vendors, outdoor games, rides and bake shop, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 28 (all times Central), rain or shine. No animals allowed. $2 ages 13 and older. 256-298-1414, www.artonthelake-guntersville.com.

ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www. athensartscouncil.org. High School Art Show, through May 17.

AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www. avarts.org.

› #AVAPopUp,” through April 27. Reception, 6-8 p.m.

April 26.

› Solo member show, “Tender Layers,” by Arline Mann, Best in Show winner in juried member show, May 3-June 14. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. May 3. 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.

BURNIN’ BRIDGES MURAL JAM — Alton Park community, 4300 Oakland Ave. (between West 43rd and 45th streets). Mural work by 25 artists from around the country, including Chattanooga artist Seven, April 26-28. info@jazzanooga.org.

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.

CHAPEL ART GALLERY — Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. 423-266-2828. Proceeds from gallery sales support St. Matthew’s Shelter for Homeless Men. Multi Media Inspired Artists works on view. Reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 3. CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC

LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. 423-643-7700, www.chattlibrary.org.

Silk and Shades classes on 4th Floor and live demonstrations in lobby led by silk painting artist Claire Vassort. Classes will teach how to paint silk banners that will be used in a public installation on the library’s first floor. Registration required for classes; visit chattlibrary. org/events.

› Silk and Shades, new artist-in-residence program offering art classes to children (7 and older) and adults on 4th Floor, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 4 (with Spanish translation), 1-4 p.m. May 11, 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.

› Live demonstration of Silk and Shades, noon-2 p.m.

May 18. 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.

› April 26: Wine 201: Where Is Your Wine From?, with six wines to taste and discuss, 6-8 p.m. Beginners welcome. $35.

› April 27: Creating the Vision of Living on Purpose, for learning to follow your creative passions, 10 a.m.noon. $25.

› April 27: Pompom Wall Hanging, 10 a.m.-noon $35.

› April 27: Make and Take Jewelry: Pendants, using sterling silver, brass, copper and other materials, 1-3 p.m. $45.

› April 27: Design and Create Your Own Sticker, using a photo of yourself, 2-5 p.m. $30 included digital file to take home. Bring smartphone and computer. No software purchase required.

› April 29: Zentangle Reversed, art project of white pens on black tiles, 6-8 p.m. Introduction to Zentangle suggested but not required. $30.

› April 30: Beginner Handlettering, for home decor or envelope addressing, 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $45; includes three pens and tracing paper to take home. CHATTANOOGA YOUTH GALLERY — Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Juried pop-up display of works by Chattanooga-area high school visual art students, 6-9 p.m. April 26. $2-$5. www.chattanoogayg.com.

ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR — 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger. org/artsaterlanger. “Birds, Bees and Butterflies,” through Aug. 21. FREE COMIC BOOK DAY — Infinity Flux, 3643 Hixson Pike. Event includes free comics, Star Wars concert ticket giveaways and in-store guests Richard Starkings (writer and creator), Alex Ogle (artist) and Tara Hamilton (local artist), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 4. www.freecomicbookday.com.

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.

HERITAGE HOUSE — 1428 Jenkins Road. Craft N Crop, monthly relaxed artist/crafter mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9 p.m. May 2. Bring potluck dish and project to work on.

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

› Art Wise: Distinguished Speakers series presents Alyson Shotz, whose work is featured in “Un/Folding,” 6-7:30 p.m. May 2. Coincides with Throwback Thursday, with reduced admission ($5) 4-8 p.m. and debut of Hunter Education Fellows Student Showcase at 4:30 p.m.

› Special exhibition, “Alyson Shotz: Un/Folding,” through May 27.

› 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.

› “Showers Bring Flowers” by Helen Brooks, through April 30.

› “All-Member Show,” May 1-30. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. May 3. JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY — Brock Hall, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. 423-236-2732. Bachelor of Fine Arts show, “Shaping Disposition,” by senior Jake Strauss,

through May 3. 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,

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.

PET POP — 5 Points Northshore, 328 Cherokee Blvd. Petcentric pop-up art show with art about and for pets,

April 26-May 20. Opening party, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 26. Benefits McKamey Animal Center.

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.

› Pastel demo by Mike Berry, 1-4 p.m. April 27.

› Paintings by Edie Maney and sculpture by Mike Roig, May 1-June 30. Opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m. May 17. SCULPTURE FIELDS — 1800 Polk St. 423-266-7288, www. sculpturefields.org. Spring Into Sculpture family day, with laser light show, live music, artists at work, picnicking from food trucks and beer and wine tents, noon April 27,

culminating in a three-story wooden structure sculpture burn at dark (around 9:15 p.m.).

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY — Dunlap City Training Center, corner of Cherry Street and Rankin Avenue. Annual exhibition, “Art & the Library,” 6-8 p.m. May 2 (opening reception), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. May 4, noon-4 p.m. (all times Central). Coincides with Valley Fest in downtown Dunlap, but wristband not required to view free exhibition.

TOWNSEND ATELIER

— The Arts Building, 301

E. 11th St. 423-266-2712, www.townsendatelier.com. Artist talk and slide show by ceramic sculptors Kirsten Stingle and Christine Kosiba, 6-7 p.m. April 30. Free.

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. Works by Nyisha Ubowski,

through April.

Fridays, May 3-Aug.

CCA CONTRIBUTED PHOTO May 5