THEATER
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE – Athens Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. Student-directed “Alice in Wonderland,” 7 p.m. April 5-6, 2 p.m. April 7, 7 p.m. April 12-13, 2 p.m. April 14. $15 adults, $10 students.
BACHMAN COMMUNITY CENTER – 2815 Anderson Pike, Signal Mountain. 423-886-4842, www.bachmancc.org. Mountain Arts Community Center presents “Deeper Roots,” play inspired by the life of Emma Bell Miles and the history of Walden’s Ridge, 7 p.m. April 5-6, 12-13. $15 general, $12 students with ID, $10 groups of 10+. Tickets at MACC, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain, or at the door. Reserve at 423-886-1959.
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-697-3246, www.chattanoogastate.edu/humanities-fine-arts/theatre-arts. Graduating students of Professional Actor Training Program present “Moonchildren,” 7:30 p.m. April 12-13, 2:30 p.m. April 14. Free.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” appropriate for kindergartners and older, 2:30 p.m. April 6-7.
COVENANT COLLEGE THEATRE DEPARTMENT – Sanderson Hall auditorium, 14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, Ga. 706-419-1051, boxoffice@covenant.edu, www.covenant.edu/academics/undergrad/theatre/productions. “Flowers for Algernon,” about a shocking new experiment that improves the IQ of an intellectually challenged man, 8 p.m. April 4-6, 8 p.m. April 12, 2:30 p.m. April 13. $10 general admission, $7 seniors, military, students, Covenant staff.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
» “Noises Off,” through April 18. $16-$30.
» “Forever Plaid,” through May 24. $16-$30.
» Comedian Etta May, 7:30 p.m. CDT April 13. $25.
ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CHATTANOOGA – Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. 423-987-5141, www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com. Lucas Hnath’s “The Christians,” rated G, 7:30 p.m. April 12-13, 2:30 p.m. April 14, 7:30 p.m. April 18-20. $20 general, $17 seniors/students Fridays and Saturdays; all tickets $17 Sunday and Thursday.
GIRLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL – Frierson Theater, 205 Island Ave. 423-634-7600. GPS and McCallie School spring musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m. April 12-13, 2 p.m. April 14. $15.
IMPROV CHATTANOOGA – 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 106. Early-Bird Stand-Up Special with comedian/magician Danny Whitson, along with Kris Bell and host Donnie Marsh, 6-7:30 p.m. April 6. $10.
LEE UNIVERSITY THEATRE – Dixon Center auditorium, 1053 Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423-614-8360, theatre@leeuniversity.edu, www.leeuniversity.edu/theatre. “Meet Me in St. Louis,” joint production with School of Music, 7:30 p.m. April 5-6, 2:30 p.m. April 7, 7:30 p.m. April 11-13. $15 adults, $10 children/seniors.
MURRAY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL – 1001 Green Road, Chatsworth, Ga. “Legally Blonde,” 8 p.m. April 5-6, 2 p.m. April 7. $10.
UTC THEATRE COMPANY – Chamberlain Pavilion, between Vine and Oak streets. “Cats,” 8 p.m. April 9-13. $20 limited reserved seating; free bring-your-own seating. In case of rain or cold weather, an “in concert” version will be presented inside Derthick 101 (enter from Vine Street). 423-425-4269, www.utc.edu/theatre.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
CHATTANOOGA DANCE THEATRE – 5151 Austin Road, Suite A, Hixson. 423-760-8808, www.chattanoogadancetheatre.com. Comedic ballet “Coppelia,” plus new and contemporary works, 7:30 p.m. April 12, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 13, 2:30 p.m. April 14. $12.
FILM EVENTS
BAYLOR SCHOOL – 171 Baylor School Road. Screening of “The Most Unknown,” documentary that follows nine scientists who travel the world to find answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions, 6-8 p.m. April 6. Free. 423-267-8506, eforrester@baylorschool.org.
CHATTANOOGA FILM FESTIVAL – Miller Park, 910 Market St. http://chattanoogafilmfest.com. Screening, with River City Co., of classic film “Creature From the Black Lagoon,” 8-11 p.m. April 13. Free. Bring your own seating. Food trucks on-site.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ART CREATIONS – 7351 Commons Blvd., 423-531-7606. Art Expo with demonstrations of paints, papers, brushes and other supplies by artists and product reps, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6. List of ongoing $5 workshops at https://art-creations.com/events.
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
» Student show, Franklin County High School I, through April 12.
» Member show by Kim Phillips, through April 14.
» Community show, “Facing Forward,” through May 5.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org.
» “Regional College Student Art Show,” through April 8.
» High School Art Show, April 12-May 17. Opening reception, 5:30 p.m. April 12.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. “Once Upon a Time,” through April 12.
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.
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, with receptions 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 5 and 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 starting April 6.
» Live demonstrations of upcoming Silk and Shades art classes, 1-3:30 p.m. April 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 20, noon-2 p.m. May 18.
» 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.
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.
CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE – 302 W. Sixth St. 423-822-5750, www.chattanoogaworkspace.com. Open Studio Night, “Emerging Artists,” featuring Ooltewah High School senior exhibition and Erica Kurktchi, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 5.
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 4: Beginner Macrame Jewelry, instruction for take-home bracelet, necklace or anklet, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $45.
» April 6: Cloud Weaving 101, to make woven wall art using two basic techniques, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $40.
» April 6: Beginner Gouache, an opaque watercolor paint, 2-4 p.m. $30 includes set of paints and brushes to keep.
» April 8: Creative Writing: Using Concrete Images, self-expression for stress reduction, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Share your writings or keep them private. $15 includes pen and paper (may bring your own notebook, tablet or laptop).
» April 9: Beginner Macrame: Plant Hanger, 6-8 p.m. $35.
» April 11: Gin Is In, gin history and tasting session, 6-8 p.m. $30.
» April 12: Beginner Embroidery: Cocktail Mixer, learn four popular threading techniques, all focused on cocktails, 6-8 p.m. $40.
» April 13: Beginner Macrame: Make Your Own Clutch, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $55.
» April 13: Beginner Repeat Pattern Design, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $25.
» April 13: Make and Take Jewelry: Earrings, basic design and fabrication techniques using sterling silver, brass and copper, 2-4 p.m. $45.
COMMUNITY ARTISTS LEAGUE – Call to artists for May juried show open to any artist 18 and older. Entries must be 2-D or 3-D original works completed in last two years. Entries will be received 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9 at McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens, Tenn. CAL members $20 for up to three pieces; nonmembers $30. Awards reception, noon-2 p.m. May 25. Cash prizes. Information: Becky Pico, 423-508-5953.
ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR – 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” through April 10.
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.
GREAT ADULT EGG HUNT – Sculpture Fields, 1800 Polk St. Artists sought to design eggs for second annual event presented by The Chattery, April 20. Hunt is 2-4 p.m., followed by Hoppy Hour at Main Street restaurants, 4-6 p.m. Pick up blank wooden eggs at Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St. (email info@thechattery.org to arrange a pickup time). Decorated eggs must be returned by April 13. Tickets to hunt are $7 in advance, $10 day of. www.greatadultegghunt.com.
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. Thursday, April 4. 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.
» Throwback Thursday, with free admission to permanent collection and $5 admission (adults) for “Alyson Shotz: Un/Folding,” 4-8 p.m. April 4.
» Family Fun Day, with art making, scavenger hunts and museum exploration for youngest guests, 2-4 p.m April 7.
» Teen Vision, youths invited to help plan programming, 4:30-5:30 p.m. April 11. RSVP to rveal@huntermuseum.org.
» Cam Busch Endowed Arts for Health Lecture Series, featuring Nashville singer/songwriter Steve Dean of Operation Song, 5-7:30 p.m. April 11. $50. Purchase tickets through CHI Memorial Foundation, 423-495-4438 or foundation@memorial.org.
» 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. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. April 5.
JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY – Brock Hall (second floor), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. 423-236-2089. “Bachelor of Arts” show by senior art students, through April 12.
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. Reception, 6-8 p.m. April 5.
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 concert season, Fridays, May 3-Aug. 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. 423-870-8924. “Strong Women,” through May 31. Opening reception, with dramatic poetry readings by Rhyme & Chatt, 1-3 p.m. April 7.
REFLECTIONS GALLERY – 1635 Rossville Ave. 423-892-3072. Grand opening at new location, with artist talks and demonstrations, 2-8 p.m. April 12, 1-6 p.m. April 13.
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.
» Painting demo by David Salerno, 1-4 p.m. April 6.
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. Artist talk and Q&A, 7 p.m. April 6 (kids welcome until 9 p.m.).