THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE – 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278-4796, www.actdalton.org. “Working,” based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers, 8 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 8 p.m. Aug. 8-10. $9-$15.
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS – Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www.bapshows.com. “Pride and Prejudice,” 8 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 3 p.m. Aug. 4, 8 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 3 p.m. Aug. 11. $13-$16.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com.
* “Little Shop of Horrors,” 7 p.m. Aug. 1, 8 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 4. $11-$25.
* “Love, Loss & What I Wore,” staged reading of the comedy by Nora and Delia Ephron to benefit CTC, 8 p.m. Aug. 10. Reception with hors d’oeuvres and dessert bites at 7 p.m. Rated R for mature language and themes. $50.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
* “Red, White and Tuna,” through Aug. 8. $16-$30.
* “Junie B. Jones: The Musical,” through Aug. 10.
* “Matilda: The Musical,” through Aug. 18.
* “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, through Sept. 5.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE – 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com. “Schoolhouse Rock,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 2 p.m. Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 2 p.m. Aug. 18. $12.
FILM EVENTS
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Doors open one hour before showtime.
* Aug. 3: “Ben Hur,” 3 p.m. $10-$12.
* Aug. 4: “The Wizard of Oz,” 2 and 6 p.m. $5.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
* Community show, “Hidden Things,” through Aug. 11.
* Member show by Margie Gallagher, through Sept. 8.
ARTSBUILD – 301 E. 11th St., Suite 301. 423-777-4214, www.artsbuild.com. Deadline for applications, with letter of recommendation, for 2019 Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute, eight-part series designed to fully engage participants in the arts community, is Aug. 16. Classes meet Tuesday mornings in September and October, plus one all-day trip to Nashville. $300 tuition; limited scholarships available. https://artsbuild.gosmart.org.
THE ART’S MEOW & MORE – Exum Gallery at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Art show and sale of works, many depicting cats, by local artists to benefit The Alice Fund, a local nonprofit that provides medical care and supplies for cats, Aug.2-25. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2. 423-605-9633, www.thealicefund.org.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. “The Magic of Watercolor,” by Knoxville and Chattanooga chapter members of Tennessee Watercolor Society, through Aug. 23.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org.
* Two exhibits celebrating individuality and community, through Aug. 2 Main exhibition: “You. Me. Us.,” represents cultural, religious and ethnic diversities within the city. In Landis Education Gallery: “Free Like a Child” by Splash youth art participants taught by artist Charlie Newton.
* Juried member show, Aug. 9-Sept. 20.
BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER – 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. 423-266-8658, www.bessiesmithcc.org. “African American Representations in Advertising,” through Sept. 28. Open house and reception, 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 8.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION – 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net.
* BRMAA National Juried Photography Show, through Aug. 25.
* “Off the Wall” 3-D exhibit, through Aug. 25.
* Artist-in-residence Brenda Pinnick, through Sept. 28.
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.
CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE – 302 W. Sixth St. 423-822-5750, www.chattanoogaworkspace.com. First Friday Open Studio Night, “Artists in the Wild,” with works inspired by a Chattanooga Zoo animal, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Zoo’s animal ambassadors will be on hand. Half of proceeds from silent auction go to Chattanooga Zoo. Dianne Adams is featured artist in ArtSpace Gallery on second floor.
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.
* Saturday, Aug. 3: Beginner Bonsai, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $55 includes tree to take home and handouts on pruning, wiring and basic care. Registration ends at midnight Aug. 1.
* Tuesday, Aug. 6: Introduction to Sushi Making, hands-on preparation of three types of vegetarian sushi rolls and sushi rice, 6-7 p.m. $35.
* Friday, Aug. 9: Beginner Macrame: Plant Hanger and Plant Swap, 6-8 p.m. $35. Bring a plant to swap; other supplies included.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD – 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www.creativeartsguild.org. Gallery opening, artist reception and Festival kickoff party, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Featured artists are Chris Beck, Mixed Media Inspired Artists from Chattanooga and Mabel Leon.
ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR – 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Birds, Bees and Butterflies,” through Aug. 21.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga show, “Springtime in Chattanooga,” through Oct. 4.
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.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
* Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11.
* Special exhibition, “William J. Glackens and Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions,” through Sept. 22.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “BookMarks: A Library of Line, Shape, Value, Color & Texture,” paintings by Jane Newman, through Aug. 30. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2.
MAKE-CREATE NIGHT – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. Relaxed artist mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9:30 p.m. Aug. 1. Bring project and potluck dish. 423-855-9474.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS – 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. 706-278-8840, www.michaelsfinearts.com. “Art and Soul” by Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, Aug. 2-30. Opening reception, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 2.
MORNING POINTE ASSISTED LIVING OF HIXSON – 5501 Old Hixson Pike. 423-987-6845. Regional Art Alliance exhibition, through Aug. 28. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 8. Prizes awarded to artists based on visitors’ votes.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “The Broad View” by Broad Stroke Artists, through Sept. 30. Reception, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 29.
REFLECTIONS GALLERY – 1635 Rossville Ave. 423-892-3072. “Faces” by Miki Boni, through August.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com. Works by Helen Gotlib, Mary Lynn Portera and Dylan Strzynski, through Aug. 31.
SCENIC CITY CLAY ARTS – 301 E. 11th St. 423-883-1758, www.sceniccityclayarts.org. Get Your Hands Dirty, learn how to throw your own pottery, making bowls, cups and plates for later pickup, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturdays. $65. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and bring a towel. Register in advance; each class must have four students enrolled.