THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE – 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278-4796, www.actdalton.org. “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m. Nov. 24-26, 2 p.m. Nov. 27, 8 p.m. Dec. 1-3, 4 p.m. Dec. 4. $9-$15.
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS – Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870. “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Dec. 2-18. $10-$15.
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER – 2591 E. First St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-9223, www.BlueRidgeCommunityTheater.com. “The Bench: A Christmas Story,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25-26, 2 p.m. Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3, 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, 2 p.m. Dec. 11.
CALHOUN LITTLE THEATER – Harris Arts Center’s Ratner Theater, 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-629-2599. “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some),” Dec. 2-10. $15.
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-697-3246.
* Scenes from Anton Chekhov plays, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2.
* Scenes from “American Life,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534.
* “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Dec. 2-11. $10.
* “Miracle on 34th Street,” Mainstage musical, Dec. 9-23.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
* “A Christmas Story,” through Dec. 18. $14-$27.
* “Sanders Family Christmas,” through Dec. 22. $12-$25.
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE – 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. 706-226-6618. “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Dec. 2-17. $5-$15.
GEM THEATRE – 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-625-3132. The Joni Harbin Show, comedy by the local humorist, 7 p.m. Dec. 3. $12 and $15.
OAK STREET PLAYHOUSE – 418 Oak St. (at First-Centenary United Methodist Church). 423-756-2428. Dinner theater, “Trials, Tribulations and Christmas Decorations,” Dec. 2-11. $25 (must buy in advance). 1-800-838-3006, option 1.
OAKWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY – Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Fine Arts Department presents “Little Women,” 7 p.m. Dec. 1-2. $10. 706-375-5216, www.ocaeagles.org.
SOUTH JACKSON CIVIC CENTER – 404 S. Jackson St., Tullahoma, Tenn. 931-455-5321. “The Nutcracker Fantasy,” 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Dec. 4 (all times Central). $10-$15.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE – 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529. “Babes in Toyland,” Dec. 2-11. $10-$12.
FILM EVENTS
FATHOM EVENTS -Hamilton Place 8, 2000 Hamilton Place Blvd.; East Ridge 18, 5080 South Terrace.Ticket prices vary. www.fathomevents.com.
* Nov. 27: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” 2 p.m. at East Ridge 18.
* Nov. 30: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” 7 p.m. at East Ridge 18.
* Dec. 1: RiffTrax Holiday Special Double Feature: “Santa Conquers the Martians” and “Christmas Shorts-stravaganza,” 7 p.m. at East Ridge 18 and Hamilton Place 8.
* Dec. 1: “She Loves Me,” from Broadway’s Studio 54, 7 p.m. East Ridge 18.
* Dec. 3: Bolshoi Ballet’s “The Magic Flute,” 12:55 p.m. at East Ridge 18 and Hamilton Place 8.
GEM THEATRE – 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-625-3132, www.calhoungemtheatre.org. “A Christmas Story,” part of Christmas classics series, 5 p.m. Dec. 4. $5.
UUCC FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES – Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga, 3224 Navajo Drive. Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles,” 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25; cowboy chili with beans and beer served at 6 p.m. Free. 423-624-2985.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTCRAFTERS GALLERY – 1356 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-1401, www.artcraftersdayton.com. “Instructors Recognition” exhibit, through Nov. 30.
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. 931-308-4130, www.fcaguild.wordpress.com. Community art show, “Anything Goes,” and Franklin County Arts Guild member show, through Dec. 24. Opening reception, Dec. 2.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. “One World,” through Jan. 6.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. AVA Juried Members Exhibition, Dec. 2-23. Opening reception, Dec. 2.
BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER – 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Admission fees. 423-266-8658, www.bessiesmithcc.org. “We Wear the Mask: Redefining a Double Consciousness” by Clifford Gordon, through Jan. 31.
CATS GALLERY – Crossville Outlet Center, 228 Interstate Drive, Crossville, Tenn. 931-267-5612. Cumberland Artists of Tennessee Studio/Gallery presents paintings by Chuck Jensen, through Nov. 30.
CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE – 302 W. Sixth St. 423-825-0592. Open Studio Night: Deck the Walls, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD – 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www.creativeartsguild.org.
* “From Eton to Africa: The Artistic Journey of Peggy Jonas,” through Dec. 2.
* Fourth annual Festival of Trees, through Dec. 3.
CRESS GALLERY OF ART – UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423-425-4600. www.utc.edu/cressgallery. “Here,” paintings by Sangram Majumdar, fall Diane Marek Visiting Artist, through Dec. 13.
EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org.
* “Gratitude and Grace,” religious and patriotic works by Sherry Dahrling, through Nov. 28.
* “Deck the Walls,” by 19 Mountain Art Guild artists, Dec. 1-Jan. 8. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 2.
FOODWORKS RESTAURANT – 205-C Manufacturers Road. 423-580-2270. “It’s Always Modern and Contemporary,” paintings and photographs by Civic Arts League, through April 20. 423-277-9464, 423-619-8959.
GALLERY 5 AT THE MACC – Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. 423-886-1959, signalmacc.org. Paintings by Atlanta artist Marcella Howard, through Dec. 15.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga winter show, “What Inspires Me,” through Jan. 27.
HARRIS ARTS CENTER – 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com. Festival of Trees and Mistletoe Market, silent auction of trees, wreaths, centerpieces and specialty gift baskets decorated by individuals and businesses, through Dec. 11.
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS – 201 High St. Admission fees. 423-267-7176, www.thehoustonmuseum.com. Holiday Tea on High Street, English tea party and open house, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 4. $25 adults, $20 seniors 65 and older,$5 children 4-12 (includes tour).
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
* “Animating the Still Life,” through December.
* Throwback Thursday (free admission to permanent collection), 4-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1.
* “Verina Baxter,” sculptures and abstractions by the late local artist, Dec. 2-Jan. 22.
* Family Fun Day: Holiday Style, with arts, crafts, storytelling, Santa visits and music by Jennifer Daniels, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 4.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com.
* “42nd Holiday Show,” through Nov. 30.
* “Unbolted,” acrylic canvas collages by Coyee Langston and handmade jewelry by Barbara Murnan, Dec. 1-31. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2.
JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER – 5461 North Terrace. 423-493-0270, ext. 13. “Light: Religious and Secular,” invitational exhibit featuring 18 artists, through Dec. 13.
McMINN COUNTY LIVING HERITAGE MUSEUM – 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens, Tenn. Admission fees. 423-745-0329, www.livingheritagemuseum.com. Alvin C. York World War I exhibit, through Feb. 4.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Admission fees. 423-339-5745, www.museumcenter.org.
* “One River, Many Stories: Ocoee River History & Heritage,” through Dec. 17.
* “College Hill Heritage,” exploring history of College Hill High School, through March 25.
* Fused Glass Ornaments, a Tennessee Artists Series class with Jennie DeCook, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 3. Ages 13-adult. $5 members, $10 nonmembers.
* Christmas Open House and Artist Showcase, featuring 25 local artists, fairyland storytelling and light refreshments, 1-6 p.m. Dec. 4. Free admission.
NANCY CANTRELL DENDER GALLERY – Etowah Arts Commission office, 700 Tennessee Ave., Etowah, Tenn. 423-263-7232. “My Community: My World,” photos by middle-school students documenting an Etowah summer, through Jan. 6.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “Passions and Places: Felt From the Heart,” paintings by Durinda Cheek and photography by Cam Busch, through Nov. 30.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com.
* Works by Scott Hill, Christina Goodman and Tracy Sharp, through Nov. 30.
* Showcase by jewelry artist Lynda Metcalfe, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25.
* Watercolor demonstration of botanical artwork by Andrea Wilson, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26.
* “Inside/Out,” works by Mia Kaplan in Sculpture Garden, through May 2017.
SOUTHEAST DIESEL INC. – 2105 S. Orchard Knob Ave. Unveiling of “Flag on the Two Three,” a new public art project on 23rd Street, 10 a.m. Dec. 2. www.MarkMaking.org.
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY – McKee Library, 4851 Industrial Drive, Collegedale. 423-236-2788, www1.southern.edu. “Falling,” paintings and photography by Civic Arts League, through Dec. 1.
THE ART CENTER – 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net.
* Christmas open house, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26.
* Fourth-quarter artist-in-residence Connie Gaertner, through Jan. 7.
* Holiday Show & Sale, through Jan. 3.
TOWNSEND ATELIER – The Arts Building, 301 E. 11th St. 423-266-2712, www.townsendatelier.com.
* “Coffee and Watercolor,” paintings by Yuri Ozaki, through Nov. 30.
* “Circle,” show and sale of 200 pieces completed on 4-inch round pulp board coasters by students and instructors, Dec. 3-31.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY – 735 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. 931-598-1223, gallery.sewanee.edu. “Love Thy Neighbor,” quilts and drawings by Jessica Wohl that grapple with the nation’s polarization, through Jan. 27.