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Arts Calendar – Jan. 16-23

Laura Margaret Jones spray paints a dot along Wilder Street on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tenn. Neighbors and volunteers from the American Institute of Architects, Chattanooga Design Studio, Range Projects and the Good Neighbor Network worked on the "tactical street painting project" on Wilder Street between North Chamberlain Avenue and Campbell Street. The project involved spray painting a dot pattern along Wilder Street. The purpose of the project is to help bring awareness to drivers that the road travels through a neighborhood with children and to get them to slow down. Laura Margaret Jones spray paints a dot along Wilder Street on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tenn. Neighbors and volunteers from the American Institute of Architects, Chattanooga Design Studio, Range Projects and the Good Neighbor Network worked on the "tactical street painting project" on Wilder Street between North Chamberlain Avenue and Campbell Street. The project involved spray painting a dot pattern along Wilder Street. The purpose of the project is to help bring awareness to drivers that the road travels through a neighborhood with children and to get them to slow down.

By Lisa Denton January 16, 2019 6 min read

THEATER

ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE – 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278-4796, www.actdalton.org. “Second Samuel,” 8 p.m. Jan. 18-19, 2 p.m. Jan. 20, 8 p.m. Jan 24-26. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $11 students.

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.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com. “Barefoot in the Park,” Jan. 19-March 22. $16-$30.

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.

OCOEE THEATRE – Bradley Central High School, 1000 S. Lee Highway, Cleveland, Tenn. 423-472-8896, Facebook.com/ocoeetheatreguild. Auditions for “Sylvia,” a romantic comedy, 2 p.m. Jan. 20 and 7 p.m. Jan. 21.

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.

FILM EVENTS

BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.

» Jan. 19: “The Big Lebowski,” 3 and 7 p.m.; doors open one hour ahead. $12 adults, $10 children.

» Jan. 20: “To Kill a Mockingbird,” 2 and 6 p.m.; doors open one hour ahead. $12 adults, $10 children.

JEWISH FILM SERIES – Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. 423-493-0270, www.jewishchattanooga.com. “Inside the Mossad,” final film of three, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 23. Suitable for ages 16 and older. $8, includes popcorn and soft drink.

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.

EXHIBITS & EVENTS

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.

» Member show, “Morrison & Run,” through Feb. 24.

» Community show, “Art Goes Pop,” Jan. 31-March 17. Intake Jan. 24-27. Reception, 5 p.m. Feb. 2.

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 2012-2013,” 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. Saturdy. 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. Meet and greet with artist Larry Bullington of The Masters Studio and hands-on demonstrations of his “Take a Line for a Walk” technique, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 19. Two pieces of donated artwork, each worth $2,500, will be sold in silent auction, with bids starting at $400, to benefit Nickels for Nepal.

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. 17: Introduction to Calligraphy, 6-7:30 p.m. $25. Supplies included, but bring an inspirational phrase.

» Jan. 19: A Little Me Time: A Half-Day Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $35.

» Jan. 22: Beginner Handlettering, to learn the “modern calligraphy” used in home decor, 6-8:15 p.m. $45, with take-home supplies included.

» 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.

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. Kudzu installation by Covenant College art professor Jeffrey Morton.

ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR – 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” through April 10.

EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org. “Art of Gratitude” by Julie Turner.

GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. 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.

» Teen Vision, 4:45-5:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Free admission and pizza for teens. RSVP online.

» 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 Watercolors of the Serpentine Chain” by Alan Shuptrine, through Jan. 17.

» 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.