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.
BROADWAY AT THE TIVOLI – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. “Something Rotten,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12; doors open one hour before showtime. $37, $52, $67 and $77.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com. “Barefoot in the Park,” Jan. 19-March 22. $16-$30.
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.
THE PALACE PICTURE HOUSE – 818 Georgia Ave. 423-645-8920, www.chattpalace.com. WTCI presents free preview screening of “Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World,” about the indigenous influence on American music, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10. Free but reserve seats at https://tinyurl.com/y93jxy2p.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTCRAFTERS GALLERY – 1356 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-1401, www.artcraftersdayton.com. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. “Simple Expressions” by Diana Ferguson, through Jan. 16.
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,” Jan. 10-27.
» Student show, North Middle School, Jan. 10-27.
» Member show, “Morrison & Run,” Jan. 10-Feb. 24. Reception, 5 p.m. Jan. 11.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. Opening reception for “Rochambeau Drawings 2012-2013,” by Jan Burleson, 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 11.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. Skate Graphics Contest, collaboration between Chattanooga Skatepark Project and AVA, Jan. 12-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-murrayhistorical society.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.
» Ongoing sale of donated artwork by artists to benefit Nickels for Nepal.
» 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 for Nickels for Nepal, with bids starting at $400.
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.
» Thursday, Jan. 10: Introduction to Zentangle, creating artistic images through repetitive patterns, 6-7:30 p.m. $20 includes supplies.
» Friday, Jan. 11: Excel at Excel: Intermediate Excel Training, 9-10:30 a.m. at Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. $28. Bring your own PC (or Mac, though keystrokes and functions may vary).
» Friday, Jan. 11: Sweater Bling Party, 6-7:30 p.m. $18. Embellishments and snacks provided; bring your own sweater and adult beverage.
» Saturday, Jan. 12: Beginner Macrame: Wall Hangings, 9-11 a.m. $40.
» Saturday, Jan. 12: Ready! Set! Goals! for 2019, noon-2 p.m. $25.
» Saturday, Jan. 12: Creating a 2019 Vision Board, 3-5 p.m. $15.
» Saturday, Jan. 12: Beginner Embroidery: Holiday Hand Towels, 6-8 p.m. $35.
» Monday, Jan. 14: Writing for Stress Relief, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15.
» Tuesday, Jan. 15: Passionate & Practical Goal Setting,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. $15.
» Wednesday, Jan. 16: Soap Making 101, with soaps to take home, 5:30-8 p.m. $40.
» Thursday, Jan. 17: Introduction to Calligraphy, 6-7:30 p.m. $25. Supplies included, but bring an inspirational phrase.
» Saturday, Jan. 19: A Little Me Time: A Half-Day Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.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. Gallery opening and artist reception for Covenant College art professor Jeffrey Morton, who will do a kudzu installation, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 11.
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, Jan. 10-April 4. Opening reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 10.
» 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.
» Dancing With Isadora, in-gallery performance by Isadora Duncan, assistant professor of dance at Middle Tennessee State University, with Meg Brooker and Duncan Dance South, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10. $15 adults, free to ages 17 and younger.
» Teen Vision, 4:45-5:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Free admission and pizza for teens. RSVP online.
» “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. 12.
» Appalachian Heritage Month, through Jan. 31.
» Old Christmas, featuring stories and songs by Cleveland Storytelling Guild, cookies and cider, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 10. Free for members of museum or guild, $10 nonmembers.
» Appalachian Family Day, Jan. 12.
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. annie lindstrom.com, tap housechatt.com.