THEATER
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS – Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-356-7437. “The Crucible,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $12-$15.
CALHOUN LITTLE THEATRE – Harris Arts Center, 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-629-2599. “Christmas Belles,” 7 p.m. Nov. 17-18.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000.
» “Inspecting Carol,” through Dec. 17. $14-$27.
» “Sanders Family Christmas,” Nov. 17-Dec. 22. $14-$27.
FILM EVENTS
HERITAGE HOUSE – 1428 Jenkins Road. 423-855-9474. The Backlot: A Place for Filmmakers features Kimbrough Davis of Kimbro Video, plus casting call for actors for new project by DGM Productions, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Bring a snack to share. Free admission.
JEWISH FILM SERIES – Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. 423-493-0270. Three documentary films shown on consecutive Mondays, opens with “On the Map,” about the 1988 Israel-Russia European Cup championship basketball game, 7 p.m. Nov. 20. $8, includes popcorn and soft drink.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ART CREATIONS – 7351 Commons Blvd., 423-531-7606. Beginners Acrylic Pouring, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 18. $30.
ARTCRAFTERS GALLERY – 1356 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-1401. “Extraordinary Techniques of Art,” through Nov. 30.
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. 931-308-4130.
» Member show by Gretchen McCance, “New Beginnings,” through Nov. 19.
» Community art show, “Holiday,” through Dec. 24.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781.
» Holiday Trunk Show, with fine art, crafts and handmade gifts from area artisans, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 17 (preview party with early shopping privileges, refreshments, door prizes, live music), $5 admission; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 18 (coinciding with Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas in Athens, 5-9 p.m.), free.
» “Building America,” through Jan. 5.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282. Solo exhibition by Marc Boyson, through Nov. 22.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION – 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144.
» Artist-in-residence Rae Breed, through Jan. 6.
» WhoDunIt? fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18.
» Holiday Show & Sale, Nov. 18-Jan. 6. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18.
» Christmas at the Art Center open house (during Light Up Blue Ridge), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD – 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168. Works by Paula Gregg and Alexa Lett, through Dec. 15.
CRESS GALLERY OF ART – UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423-425-4600. “Fearless & Resilient,” by Ken Grimes, Laura Craig McNellis and Dan Miller, plus curated works by 12 artists of Chattanooga AIM Center, Nov. 16-Dec. 10. Lecture on artists with disabilities by Roger Ricco, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in Derthick Hall, Room 201, 624 Vine St.; followed by opening reception in Fine Arts Center lobby. Suggested parking: Lot 10, Fifth and Palmetto streets (or after 5 p.m. at any lot not marked 24-hour reserved). ADA-accessible shuttle will run between Fine Art Center and Derthick Hall.
EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266-8195. Chattanooga Area Art Instructors annual exhibit.
GALLERY 5 AT THE MACC – Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. 423-886-1959. Works by Mountain Arts Guild members, through December. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 17.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. 423-344-5643. Photographic Society of Chattanooga holiday show, “Photographer’s Choice,” through Feb. 2. Opening reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17.
HARRIS ARTS CENTER – 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-629-2599. Festival of Trees, through Dec. 10.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Admission fees. 423-267-0968.
» “Thrill After Thrill: Thirty Years of Wayne White,” through Dec. 31.
» “Beauty Is Embarrassing” screening, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 24. Free screening; regular admission to also view exhibition.
» “Thrill After Thrill for the Holidays,” drop-in experience with teen-led tours and comic-making activities for kids, 2-3 p.m. Nov. 26 (free to Hunter and Creative Discovery Museum members).
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214. 43rd Holiday Show, through Nov. 30.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS – 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. 706-278-8840. “Expressions,” by Judy Wright, Faye Wolfe and Janice B. Kennedy, through Nov. 30.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Admission fees. 423-339-5745. “Tennessee Archaeology,” through Feb. 3.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. Works by members of the AIM Center, through December.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5.
» Works by Jim Kransberger and Cynthia Tollefsrud, through Nov. 30.
» Artist demonstrations, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24-25.
TOWNSEND ATELIER – The Arts Building, 301 E. 11th St. 423-266-2712. “Elevate,” through Dec. 2.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY – 735 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. 931-598-1223. “A Living Tradition: Chinese Ink and Color Paintings From the Berninghausen Collection, through Dec. 15.