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. $15 adults, $13 seniors 55+, $11 students K-college; $13, $11 and $9 for members. “Second Samuel,” 8 p.m.

Jan 24-26. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students.

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. Auditions for student-directed spring play, “Alice in Wonderland,” 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 6 p.m.

Feb. 4 (show dates April 5-14). BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www.bapshows. com. “Dead on Arrival,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1-2, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3. $13-$16.

CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE

— 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www. theatrecentre.com. “Once on This Island Jr.,” 2:30 p.m. Feb. 2-3, Feb. 9-10. $10. CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com. › “Barefoot in the Park,” through March 22. $16-$30. › “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure,” Feb. 2-March 1. $14-$23.

DALTON LITTLE THEATRE — 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. 706-226-6618, dlt@ optilink.us, www.daltonlittletheatre.com. “Shrek the Musical Jr.,” 7 p.m. Jan. 25-26,

2 p.m. Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 2. $5-$15.

FIRESIDE CHAT — Founders Hall, The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. 423-4681971, http://collegedaleparksandrec.com. First Friday storytelling series continues with personal poems and stories by local

students, plus young authors Heather Marsh and Kassedy Whitener on getting published, 7 p.m. Feb. 1. Free. TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com. “The Long and the Short of It,” murder comedy, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Feb. 10. $10 adults only.

YELLOW DRAGON PRODUCTIONS — St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3210 Social Circle. http://tinyurl. com/LastStopYDP, 260-4034095. Steve Martin’s “The Underpants,” 7:30 p.m. Feb.

1-2, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8-9, 2:30 p.m. Feb.

10. Rated PG for bawdy, adult themes. $10-$15.

DANCE PERFORMANCE

BALLET MAGNIFICAT — Christ Church Presbyterian, 510 S. Tibbs Road, Dalton, Ga. Mississippi-based Christian dance company performs “Prodigal’s Journey,” a ballet by Jiri Sebastian Voborsky, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Free. 706-529-2911.

BAYLOR SCHOOL — Roddy Theatre, 171 Baylor School Road. 423-267-8506, ext. 401. Annual show by school’s concert dance troupe Verve, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2 p.m. Feb. 2. Free.

NORTH GEORGIA’S DANCING STARS — Colonnade Center, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Premier fundraiser for nonprofit Primary Healthcare Centers that pairs local celebrities with professional dancers, with plated dinner, full bar and raffle for Mercedes Benz, 5-11 p.m. Feb.

2. http://ngdstars.com, 706264-1599.

FILM EVENTS

BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES

— Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Final films in series, “O Brother, Where Art Thou,” at 3 and 7 p.m. Feb.

2; “Despicable Me” at 2 and 6 p.m., Feb. 3. $12 adults, $10 children.

LOOKOUT WILD FILM

FESTIVAL — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Seventh annual showcase of outdoor adventure and conservation films, 7 p.m. Jan. 24-25, 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 26, 2 p.m. Jan. 27. $8-$60. “RED WOLF REVIVAL” — Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Road. Screenings of short documentary on the plight of the red wolf, with naturalist available to answer questions, noon Jan. 24-26, 29-31.

RSVP at EventBrite.com. Film may be viewed without the naturalist present at any time by request. Free. 423-821-1160, reflectionriding.org.

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

ARTCRAFTERS GALLERY

— 1356 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-1401, www.artcraftersdayton.com. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. “Rock, Paper, Scissor,” pottery by Cathy Barger, collage by Geneva Andrews and watercolor by Phyllis Bekemeier, through Jan. 31.

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: “Blue

Tape Mob Art,” through Jan. 27. ›

Student show: North Middle School, through Jan. 27. ›

Class: Palette Knife Tulips,” 1-3:30 p.m. CST Jan. 27. $40 plus $10 materials fee. ›

Member show: “Morrison & Rung,” through Feb. 24. ›Community show: “Art Goes Pop,” Jan. 31-March 17.

Intake Jan. 24-27. Reception,

5 p.m. Feb. 2. ›

Student show: Broadview and North Lake Elementary schools, Feb. 1-28.

ATHENS ARTS CENTER

— 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. “Rochambeau Drawings 20122013,” by Jan Burleson.

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. Skate Graphics Contest, collaboration between Chattanooga Skatepark Project and AVA, through Feb. 22.

BLUNT HOUSE — 506 S. Thornton Ave., Dalton, Ga. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 706 278-9760, 706 271-8702, www.whitfield-murrayhistoricalsociety.org. World War I exhibit of uniforms, helmets and photos, through February.

BRAXTON MILL ARTISANS

— 8717 Hixson Pike, Hixson. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 423-596-9217, chockert@comcast.net. Ongoing sale of donated artwork to benefit Nickels for Nepal, nonprofit providing supplies to schoolchildren.

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.

THE CHATTERY — Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St., unless otherwise noted. 423-413-8978. Register at www.thechattery.org. ›

Jan. 24: Introduction to Public Speaking, with breathing and visual cues to combat anxiety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15. ›

Jan. 26: Beginner Macrame: Plant Hanger, 9-11 a.m. $35. ›

Jan. 28: Soap Making 201, adds to basics from previous class to include natural colorants and infused herbs. $50, with all utensils and safety equipment provided. ›

Jan. 29: No Pressure: Instant Pot 101, 6-7:30 p.m. Demonstration only; you do not need to own or bring an instant pot with you. $25. ›

Jan. 30: How To Overcome and Deal With Adversity, 6-7 p.m. at Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. $10. ›

Jan. 31: How To Write Beautifully: Cursive Handwriting, 6-7:30 p.m. $22, supplies included.

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. Art by Covenant College professor Jeffrey Morton.

ERLANGER GALLERY

CORRIDOR — 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. ›

“Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” through April 10. ›

Accepting electronic submissions for “Birds, Bees and Butterflies,” through Feb.

18 (show dates April 20-Aug. 21). Up to three pieces in any medium per artist, inspired by any nature scene (not just the title words). Artists must live within 75 miles of Chattanooga. Include title, medium, dimensions and price with entry.

EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-2668195, www.stpaulschatt.org. “Pen and Paper” by Suzanne Mortimer of McCallie School,

Feb. 1-March 10. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 1.

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 winter show, through April 4. ›

Youth Photography Showcase contest, open to students in grades 9-12, through Feb. 16. No entry fee.

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. * Artists Talking to Art: The Divine Poetess Denise Adeniyi offers her vision of works in the collection with musicians and dancers, 6-7 p.m. Jan. 24.

$15 adults, free to ages 17 and younger. ›

Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11.

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. Appalachian Heritage Month, through Jan. 31.

NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER — 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-870-8924. “Celebrating the Seasons,” by Regional Art Alliance, through March 29.

Meet the artists reception, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 3.

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. First in a series of two-month exhibits features art by Loy Allen (glass), Mari Kuroda (ceramics) and Lynn Whipple (paintings), through Feb. 28.

THE TAP HOUSE — 3800 St. Elmo Ave. “Cell-a-lluia St. Elmo,” solo art show of cellphone photos edited with apps, by Annie Lindstrom,

through Feb. 13. annielindstrom.com, taphousechatt. com.