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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. “Murder on the Orient Express,” first-time presentation in the Southeast of this Ken Ludwig adaptation, 8 p.m. Oct. 25-26, 2 p.m. Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 2. $10-$16. Donations of twin-size bedding (sheet sets, blankets), hygiene items, gently used outerwear, new underwear and socks for men and women will be accepted for Carter Hope Center.
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE — Athens Arts Center’s Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org.
› “The Addams Family,” musical comedy, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 2 p.m. Oct. 20. $15 adults, $10 students.
› Auditions for “Having Our Say,” 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21.
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www. bapshows.com. “House on Haunted Hill, ” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 25, 7:30 and 11:59 p.m. Oct. 26. $12-$16.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE
CENTRE — 400 River St. 423267-8534, www.theatrecentre. com. Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.,” 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 2:30 Oct. 26-27, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, 2:30 Nov. 2-3. $10-$12.50. Featured visual artist: Jennifer Coots.
CHRISTIAN FAMILY THEATER — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. contact@ CFTChattanooga.com, www. cftchattanooga.com. “Dis
ney’s Aladdin Jr.,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26, 3 p.m. Oct. 27. $15 in advance, $18 at door, $12 groups of 12+.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931484-5000, www.ccplayhouse. com.
› “Young Frankenstein,” through Oct. 24. $16, $30, $32.
› “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” through Nov. 7. $16, $28, $30.
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE — 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. 706-226-6618, dlt@optilink.us, www.daltonlittletheatre.com. “The Laramie Project,” 7 p.m. Oct. 17-19. $10-$15.
ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CHATTANOOGA — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. 423-987-5141, ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com. “A Kiss for Cinderella,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24-26. $17-$20.
OCOEE THEATRE COMPANY — The Venue Creekside, 527 W. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423-472-8896, Facebook.com/ocoeetheatreguild. “Wait Until Dark,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27. $12-$15.
YELLOW DRAGON PRODUCTIONS — St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3210 Social Circle. 260-403-4095. Jeffrey Hatcher’s “Three Viewings,” comic/dramatic monologues set in a Midwestern funeral home over Christmas weekend, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, 2 p.m. Oct. 27. Not suitable for children younger than 13. $10-$15. www.yellowdragonproductions.org.
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Doors open one hour before showtime. “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 8:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Props encouraged, but no real food, candles, confetti or glitter. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors 65+.
CHATTANOOGA FILM FESTIVAL — Stone Cup Cafe’s Dark Roast Space, 208 Frazier Ave. http://chattanoogafilmfest.org. Frightening Ass Film Festival 9, with all-day series of horror films starting at 11 a.m., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:45, 8:45 and 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. $45 for full day; $12 individual films (tickets on sale Oct. 21).
HERITAGE HOUSE — 1428 Jenkins Road. 423-855-9474. Horror movies hosted by Scenic City Cinephiles and Friends of Turner Classic Movies, Chattanooga Chapter. Free.
› Thursday, Oct. 17: Christopher Lee in “City of the Dead” (aka “Horror Hotel”) (1960), 2 and 7 p.m.
› Monday, Oct. 21: “Nosferatu the Vampyre” (1979), 7 p.m.
› Thursday, Oct. 24: “The Day of the Trifeds” (1962), 2
and 7 p.m.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
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.franklincoarts.org.
› Community show, “All Creatures,” through Oct. 27.
› Member show by Lockmiller, Ingles and Ragland, through Oct. 27.
› Member show, “Blue Tape Mob Art,” Oct. 23-Nov. 17.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. Submissions accepted for annual juried art competition and exhibit, through Oct. 23 (exhibit dates Nov. 11-Jan. 3). Must live in McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk or Bradley counties. Over $1,000 in prizes awarded in three divisions: high school, college and open.
AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. “The Art of Fashion,” including original clothing designs, manipulated fabrics, sculpture, paintings and fashion photography, through Nov. 8.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION — 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 706-6322144, www.blueridgearts.net. Artist-in-residence Jerry Mucklow, through Nov. 9.
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.
› Monday, Oct. 14: Introduction to Chinese Medicine, 6-7 p.m. $20.
› Monday, Oct. 14: Beginner Astrology, the basic terminology, symbols, zodiac signs, planets and elements, 6-7:30 p.m. $15.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. $13.95 museum admission. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. “Framed: Step Into Art,” through Jan. 5.
ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR — 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Food, Fun and Fellowship” gallery, featuring photographs of families, pets, celebrations and sports submitted by Erlanger associates, through Jan. 2.
EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org. “Fotografia Florilegia,” by Louann Smith, through Nov. 3.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 650 McCallie Ave. 423-267-4506, firstchristian-chat.com.Opening reception, with adoptable animals, for “Broads Go to the Dogs,” by Broad Stroke Artists and Jumpst/Art, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Portion of sales benefits McKamey Animal Center. www.jumpstartart.net.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. Hours: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s fall/ holiday show, “Artist Choice,” through Jan. 9.
GARDEN ART-MOSPHERE CONTEST — Highland Park Commons, 2080 Union St. Part of Garden and Soul Festival celebrating gardening for health and wellness, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Compete or display. Details on Facebook or email gardenandsoulfestival@gmail.com.
HART GALLERY — 110 E. Main St. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 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. 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.
› Southeast College Art Conference keynote talk by artist Sharon Louden, artistic director of the visual arts at Chatauqua Institute, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
› Black Professionals @ the Hunter, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Free but register in advance.
› Teen Vision, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Free but register in advance.
› Special exhibition, “Noel Anderson: Blak Origin Movement,” through Jan. 12.
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. “Art
You Wear: The Jewelers of In-Town Gallery,” through Oct. 31.
JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY — Brock Hall (second floor), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment. 423-236-2732. “From the Floor to the Wall” by sculptor Isaac Duncan III, Oct. 24-Dec. 2. Opening reception, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.
RINGGOLD ART & FRAME GALLERY — 7825 Nashville St., Ringgold, Ga. 706-9352844, ringgoldartandframegalleryllc.tripod.com. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Civic Arts League of Chattanooga’s “Wonders of October,” through Oct. 29.
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.
› New works by Amanda Brazier (handmade oil on panel), Michael Hamlin (ceramic) and Jen Swearington (paper forms), through Oct. 31.
› Demo of encaustic techniques with artist Judy Klich, 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.
SCENIC CITY CLAY ARTS — 301 E. 11th St. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 423883-1758, 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.
SCULPTURE FIELDS — 1800 Polk St. 423-266-7288, www. sculpturefields.org. Spooktacular Sculptures in the Sky kite-flying event with stunt kites and Rokkaku battle kites provided by River City Kites, noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Includes music, costume parade, food trucks and beer tent. anne@sculpturefields.org
SMART FURNITURE STUDIO — 310 Manufacturers Road, Suite 107. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. 423-6430025, www.smartfurniture.com. “The Depths of the See,” by Cydney See, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Five percent of proceeds donated to The Launch Pad, recovery-based sober living house for women.