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
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 “Jesus Christ Superstar,” ages 18 and older, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 (show dates in February).
› “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 2 p.m. Nov.
17, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23, 2 p.m. Nov. 24. $15 adults, $10 students; $30 for opening-night dinner theater.
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www. bapshows.com. “The Diary of Anne Frank,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 24. $13-$16.
BROADWAY AT THE TIVOLI — Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. “Les Miserables,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-8, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10. $38, $53, $68, $78.
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-697--
3246, edu/humanities-fine-arts/ www.chattanoogastate.theatre-arts. Penzance,” by “The Theatre Pirates and of Music departments, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Family-friendly. $10-$15.
CHRISTIAN FAMILY THEATER — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. contact@CFTChattanooga.com, www.cftchattanooga.com. Group auditions for “Mystery at Crooked Snake Junction,” 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 (show dates in January).
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-4845000, www.ccplayhouse.com. › “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” through Nov. 7. $16, $28, $30.
› “Elf: The Musical,” through Dec. 21. $16, $30, $32. › “Winter Wonderettes,” Nov. 15-Dec. 22. $16, $28, $30.
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. 4230-7575580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham on international Seriously? tour, 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $52.50.
RIPPLE PRODUCTIONS — Founders Hall, Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. Concert version of “The Trail Was a Circle,” about the missionaries and educators who founded Brainerd Mission in 1816, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Free admission; donations welcome for Brainerd Mission Project.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre. com. Music and storytelling by Sam Payne, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. $15. Silent auction, 6-9 p.m.
FILM EVENTS
ADVENTURE SPORTS INNOVATION — 191 River St. 423-5915654, adventuresportsinnovation.com. “The Kessler Effect,” sci-fi virtual-reality movie in which viewers’ interactions can affect the outcome, with multiple showtimes starting at 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. For ages 12+ and maximum of four contestants per screening. $20.
FLY FISHING FILM TOUR — The Camp House, 149 E. M.L. King Blvd. Appalachian Chapter of Trout Unlimited hosts screening of films focused on the people, places and fisheries that make up fly fishing, 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8. $20 general admission, $50 VIP, which includes early seating, drink ticket, choice of hat or shirt. All proceeds go to native Appalachian brook trout restoration and local river cleanup efforts. flyfilmtour.com.
WALKER COMMUNITY THEATER — Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. -“Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” Roadshow with Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, 11:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. (8 p.m. show sold out.). $53, $43 and $27.50.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY — 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild.. 931-3084130, www.franklincoarts.org.
› Member show, “Blue Tape Mob Art,” through Nov. 17.
› Community show, “Veterans,” through Nov. 17. ›
Student show, North Middle School Veterans Tribute, Nov. 7-24.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www. athensartscouncil.org. “Behind the Scenes,” by the Visual Arts Committee, through Nov. 8.
AVA GALLERY — Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org.
› Chattanooga Sound Project presents Velocity, a program of eclectic chamber music by
duo970 (flutist James Hall and pianist Susie Maddocks), 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Interactive concert encourages audience to make connections between the music and the “Art of Fashion” exhibit. $15 AVA members, $25 all others.
› “The Art of Fashion,” including original clothing designs, manipulated fabrics, sculpture, paintings and fashion photography, through Nov. 8.
› “Educate a Girl, Build a Dream,” featuring photography by Kathleen Greeson, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.
Benefits the BFB Foundation’s work for girls and women in Guatemala.
› Member salon show and auction, Nov. 15-Dec. 20.
Reception and silent auction, tba.
BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER — 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Admission: $7 adults, $3 children 6-12, $5 seniors and students. 423-266-8658, 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. ›
Artist-in-residence Jerry Mucklow, through Nov. 9. ›
WhoDunIt? fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 16. ›
Holiday Show & Sale and SAAG Miniatures show, Nov. 16-Jan. 4.
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. ›
Thursday, Nov. 7: Venting & Gratitude: Journaling 101, with writing exercises to bring positivity to the journaling experience, 6-7:30 p.m. $18. Bring paper, journal, computer or journal app; pens and pencils provided.
› Thursdays, Nov. 7 and 14: Introduction to Public Speaking (two-part workshop), with tips on crafting a message that can be applied to any speaking engagement, 6-7:30 p.m. $35.
› Friday, Nov. 8: Creating a 2020 Vision Board, to bring clarity to goals for the new year, 6-8 p.m. $20 includes all supplies, but bring any old magazines or other types of inspiration to use for visioning.
› Saturday, Nov. 9: Soap Making 101, 1-3:30 p.m. $40 includes all supplies and several bars of soap to take home.
› Monday, Nov. 11: Writing for Stress Relief, focusing on self-expression with no right or wrong ways and offering chance to share or not, 5:307:30 p.m. $20, includes pen and paper. Bring your own notebook, tablet or laptop if you prefer.
› Thursday, Nov. 14: Bouquet Basics: Flower Arranging 101, focusing on basics of design, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $45 includes take-home bouquet.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www. creativeartsguild.org. Open Studio for pottery making, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. $30 includes materials. Registration not required.
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. “Fotografia Florilegia,” by Louann Smith, through Nov. 24.
FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH — 650 McCallie Ave. 423-267-4506, 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.
GALLERY HOP — Twelve galleries and studios throughout downtown, North Shore and Southside showcase art for gift-giving, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 16. Get a stamp from 10 on stamp card for chance to win gift basket. Details on Facebook.com.
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.
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. ›
Dialogue between artist Noel Anderson and art professor Althea Murphy-Price
about comtemporary artists’ representations of the black body, 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 14. Free. › “Evolution of a Museum: An Historical Look at the Hunter Museum and Its Architecture,” ongoing. ›
“Artistic Excursions,” collection selections from John Twachtman and friends. ›
“With Liberty and Justice for All, collection selections on art and politics during the 1976 Bicentennial.
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “45th Holiday Show,” all-member event introducing new members Jonathan Clardy (pottery) and Jan Lamoreaux (fabric artist), through Nov. 30.
JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY — Brock Hall (second floor), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. 423-236-2732. “From the Floor to the Wall” by sculptor Isaac Duncan III, through Dec. 2.
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.
REFLECTIONS GALLERY
— 1635 Rossville Ave. 423-8923072, www.reflectionsgallerytn.com.Stained Glass Try It Workshop, make a small hanging ornament or suncatcher using copper foil method, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. $45 includes all supplies.
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com. New works by Scott Hill and Tatiana Hill, through Dec. 31.
Opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8.
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.
SMART FURNITURE
STUDIO — 1700 Broad St. 423-643-0025, www.smartfurniture.com. founders’ grandson Eames Demetrios, director of the Eames Office and author of “An Eames Primer,” 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8. Free but ticketed. Tickets grant chance to win Eames lounge chair. www.eventbrite.com.
TWO RIDGES POTTERY —
39 Durance Drive, Flintstone, Ga. www.tworidgespottery. com.Handbuilding Mug Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 9. Open to all experience levels, ages 8 and up (parents must accompany children). $60 covers two take-home mugs.