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. $16 adults, $14 seniors 55+, $12 students K-college; $14, $12 and $10 for members. › “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” 8 p.m. Dec. 5-7.

› Auditions for children’s musical “Sally Sells Seashells (And You Can Too),” Dec. 14-15, preceding two-week theater camp for students in grades 1-5.

BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www.bapshows.com. $12-$16. “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15.

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. 423267-8534, www.theatrecentre. com.

› Disney’s “Mary Poppins,” Dec. 5 (with live captioning for those with hearing loss), 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8,7 p.m. Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Dec. 19,8 p.m. Dec. 20, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 21, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 22. $11-$30. Featured visual artist:

Sarah McCune.

› James Baldwin’s “Amen Corner,” 8 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Dec. 13-14, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15,7 p.m. Dec. 19, 8 p.m. Dec. 20-21, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 22. Featured visual artist: Shelley L. King and Cecilia King.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www. ccplayhouse.com.

› “Elf: The Musical,”

through Dec. 21. $16, $30, $32.

› “Winter Wonderettes,”

through Dec. 22. $16, $28, $30.

DALTON LITTLE THEATRE — 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. 706-226-6618, dlt@optilink.us, www.daltonlittletheatre.com. “The Christmas Express,” 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 2 p.m. Dec. 8,7 p.m. Dec. 12-14. $10-$15.

ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CHATTANOOGA — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. 423-987-5141, ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com. “Billy Elliott,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 22. $20 general, $17 students/seniors.

OAK STREET PLAYHOUSE — First-Centenary United Methodist Church’s welcome center, 418 Oak St. www. oakstreetplayhouse. com. 1-800-838-3006, option 1. “The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular,” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12-14, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15. $25 includes meal catered by Hour Place Restaurant.

TIVOLI THEATRE — 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Comedian Dave Chappelle, 7 and 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. Remaining tickets for early show: $303 and $378. Second show tickets: $178, $253, $303. Cellphones strictly prohibited.

WALKER THEATRE — Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Comedian Heather Land’s I Ain’t Doin’ It Unfiltered Tour, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. $29.50, $39.50, $99 VIP.

DANCE PERFORMANCE

CHATTANOOGA BALLET — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-265-0617, chattanoogaballet.net. “The Nutcracker,” with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14,2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. $65.

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org. › Community show, “Winter,” through Dec. 22.

› Member show by Julie Barrett Cataldo, through Dec. 22.

› Student show, Franklin County High School II, Dec. 5-22.

AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts. org. Member salon show and auction, through Dec. 20.

BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER — 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Admission: $7 adults, $3 children 6-12, $5 seniors

and students. 423-2668658, www.bessiesmithcc. org. “400 Years of Slavery,” featuring works by Chattanooga artist Jerry Allen and art and artifacts curated by the National Park Service, through Dec. 30.

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION — 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144, www. blueridgearts.net. Holiday Show & Sale and SAAG Miniatures show, through Jan. 4.

CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE — 302 W. Sixth St. 423-822-5750, www.chattanoogaworkspace.com. First Friday Open Studio Night, “Deck the Walls,” 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

THE CHATTERY — Chattanooga WorkSpace, 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108, unless otherwise noted. 423-413-8978. Register (and see classes not listed here) at www.thechattery.org.

› Thursday, Dec. 5: Beginner Embroidery: Ornaments, teaching four stitching styles, 6-8 p.m. $35 includes a 6-inch hoop ornament to take home.

› Thursday, Dec. 5: Bitters 101, 6-7:30 p.m. $25 includes one tasting cocktail.

› Saturday, Dec. 7: Grand-opening celebration in new location, with crafts, Champagne Pop-Up ($5) and tunes from DJ MC Pro, noon-5 p.m.; 2 Chainz Trappie Hour and ribbon cutting at 2 p.m.

› Monday, Dec. 9: Beginner Cake Decorating: Frozen

Edition, 6-7 p.m. $55 includes 6-inch round cake to learn to stack, crumb-coat, frost and decorate in “Frozen” (or winter wonderland) theme.

› Monday, Dec. 9: Beginner Tarot, covering the history and meaning of the cards, 6-7:30 p.m. $20. Bring your own cards if you have them.

› Tuesday, Dec. 10: Macrame Ornament Making, 6-7:30 p.m. $25 includes two takehome snowflakes.

› Tuesday, Dec. 10: Festive Wreath Making: Holiday Edition, demonstration and hands-on instruction for an all-natural wreath, 6-7:30 p.m. $45 includes all supplies; extras available for purchase.

› Wednesday, Dec. 11:

Beginner Embroidery: Holiday Hand Towels, teaching four basic stitches, 6-8 p.m. $35 includes a take-home hoop creation.

› Wednesday, Dec. 11:

Using Calligraphy for Holiday Place Cards, 6-7:30 p.m. $28 includes calligraphy pen to keep practicing.

› Thursday, Dec. 12: Making Your Presents Pop: Holiday Tags, 6-8 p.m. $25 includes supplies to make 10 unique tags and ideas for dressing up packages.

› Thursday, Dec. 12: The Perfect Holiday Centerpiece, 6:30-8 p.m. at Fox & Fern Botanical Styling, 807 Chestnut St. $55 includes take-home floral centerpiece. Ticket sales end at 8 p.m. Dec. 11.

› Saturday, Dec. 14:

Heirloom Ornament Making, 10 a.m.-noon. $30 includes all supplies.

› Saturday, Dec. 14: Introduction to Weaving: Woven Gnome Ornament, made with wool and cinnamon sticks, 1-3 p.m. $55 includes take-home peg loom.

› Saturday, Dec. 14: Creating a 2020 Vision Board, 3-5 p.m. $20 includes all supplies, but bring any old magazines or other types of inspiration to include.

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www. creativeartsguild.org. Mistletoe Market, noon-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. savannaht@ creativeartsguild.org, 706279-3129.

ED LEWIS TURNINGS

— 6526 Harrison Pike. Chattanooga woodturner’s once-a-year open studio and sale, plus wife Elise Lewis’ kumihimo, cords made of strands of silk in the traditional Japanese style, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 7-8. Private showings by appointment. https://edlewisturnings.shutterfly.com.

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. 423-266-8195, www. stpaulschatt.org. Recent works in oil and watercolor by the Mountain Arts Guild, Dec. 6-Jan. 12. Opening reception, 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH — 650 McCallie Ave. 423-2674506, firstchristian-chat. com. “Broads Go to the Dogs,” by Broad Stroke Artists and Jumpst/Art, through Dec. 31. Portion of sales benefits McKamey Animal Center. www.jumpstartart.net.

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s fall/holiday show, “Artist Choice,” through Jan. 9.

HART GALLERY — 110 E. Main St. 423-521-4707, www. hartgallerytn.com. Holiday shopping during MainX24 festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Proceeds go to artists (60%), charity of their choice (10%) and to Hart’s mission (30%). Spirited Holiday Cafe, with coffee and cocoa, with or without a kick, open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Debut of Spiked Cafe, with adult beverages and lineup of musicians, poets and artists, 6-8 p.m. HERITAGE HOUSE — 1428 Jenkins Road. Craft N Crop, monthly relaxed artist/crafter mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9 p.m. first Thursdays. Bring potluck dish and project to work on.

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS — 201 High St. Holiday Tea, with two seatings, 1-2:20 and 2:40-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. Includes authentic foods, live music by Ralph Miller, visit from Father Christmas and guided tour of the collection housed in the Victorian home. Costumes, especially hats, are encouraged, and one prize per seating will be awarded. $32 adults, $10 children 4-12, $20 seniors 65 and older. Reservations required: 423267-7176, houstonmuseumchattanooga@gmail.com.

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

› Special exhibition, “Noel Anderson: Blak Origin Movement,” through Jan. 12.

› Black Professionals @ the Hunter, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. Free but register in advance.

IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214,

www.intowngallery.com. “Metamorphosis: Creating With Wood” by Roger Harvey,” through Dec. 31. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY — Brock Hall (second floor), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. 423-236-2732. “The End of All Things Will Not Be Not Bad,” Bachelor of Fine Arts student show featuring Dylan Thomas, Dec. 5-Jan. 13. Opening reception, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.

NORTH RIVER CIVIC

CENTER — 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423870-8924. “Sapiykunapaq: My Roots, Mis Raices,” Peruvian art by Alex Paul Loza, through Dec. 28.

THE NORTHSIDE GALLERY — Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. (use entrance on left side of church next to parking lot). 423-266-1766, www. northsidepresbyterian.org. Works by local artists Sandra Babb, Ellyn Bivin, Vera Susan Chamlee, Joyce Jones, Janice Kennedy, Virginia Skipper and Julie Turner, Dec. 6-Feb. 29. Opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

REFLECTIONS GALLERY — 1635 Rossville Ave. 423-892-3072, www.reflectionsgallerytn.com. Monthly open house, 5-8 p.m.

Dec. 6.

RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com.

› New works by Scott Hill and Tatiana Hill,

SCENIC CITY CLAY ARTS — 301 E. 11th St. 423-883-1758, 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.

Friday, through Dec. 31.