THEATER
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE – Athens Arts Center’s Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” 7 p.m. Aug. 23, 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 24, 2 p.m. Aug. 25. $15 adults, $10 students.
BARKING LEGS THEATER – 1307 Dodds Ave. 423-624-5347, www.barkinglegs.org. The Alderman Group presents John Logan’s “Red,” about an artist’s ambition and vulnerability, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 1. Recommended for ages 13+. $15. 423-503-0589.
COLONNADE PLAYERS – Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-9000, www.colonnadecenter.org. “The Arabian Nights,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23-24, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 25. $8-$12.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
» “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, through Sept. 5. $18-$34.
» “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” through Oct. 3. $16-$30.
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE – 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. 706-226-6618, dlt@optilink.us, www.daltonlittletheatre.com. “Fat Shirley’s: A Trailer Park Opera,” 7 p.m. Aug. 23-24, 2 p.m. Aug. 25, 7 p.m. Aug. 29-31. $10-$15.
MOUNTAIN ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER – 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. Auditions for “WMAC – The Theater in the Sky” series of programs inspired by the Golden Age of radio, beginning with “Sorry, Wrong Number” and “War of the Worlds” (to be performed Halloween), 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 28-29. Roles for men and women. Voice actors must be able to read well. Bring a photo. 423-886-1959, www.signalmacc.org.
OCOEE THEATRE COMPANY – The Venue Creekside, 527 W. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423-472-8896, Facebook.com/ocoeetheatreguild. Auditions for “Wait Until Dark,” with roles for two women and four men, plus behind-the-scenes volunteers, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26-27.
FILM EVENTS
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Doors open one hour before showtime. $12 adults, $10 students/seniors unless stated otherwise.
» Saturday, Aug. 24: “Pavarotti,” 3 and 7 p.m. $10-$12.
» Sunday, Aug. 25: “Night of the Iguana,” 2 p.m. (sold out) and 6 p.m. Free.
» Saturday, Aug. 31: “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” 3 and 7 p.m. $5.
» Sunday, Sept. 1: “Hud,” 2 and 6 p.m. $10-$12.
CHATTANOOGA FILM FESTIVAL – Miller Park, 928 Market St. http://chattanoogafilmfest.com. Summer Film Series presents “Bullitt,” 1968 Steve McQueen cop drama, last in series of classic films, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Free.
FILM NIGHT IN COOPER’S ALLEY – Cherry Street. Mad Priest, London Calling and Palace Theater present film series, last Wednesday of the month. Aug. 28 film is “The Goonies.” Gates open at 8 p.m., with movies at 9 p.m. (or later depending on sunlight). Cocktails and food available (no outside food or beverages allowed). Bring blankets, camp chairs or yoga mats for seating. Recommended for ages 21 and older.
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.
» Member show by Margie Gallagher, through Sept. 8.
» Community show, “All Creatures,” through Oct. 27.
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 artist to benefit The Alice Fund, a local nonprofit that provides medical care and supplies for cats, through Aug. 30. 423-605-9633, www.thealicefund.org.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org.
» “The Magic of Watercolor,” by Knoxville and Chattanooga chapter members of Tennessee Watercolor Society, through Aug. 23.
» “Exposure,” second annual photography competition and exhibit, Aug. 26-Oct. 4. Awards reception 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. “Juried Members Show,” through Sept. 20.
BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER – 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $7 adults, $3 children 6-12, $5 seniors and students. 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. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 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.
» Dylan Pierce exhibit, Aug. 31-Sept. 28. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 31.
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.
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.
» Thursday, Aug. 22: iPhoneography: Editing Photos, how to dodge the limitations of cellphone cameras, 6-7:30 p.m. $20.
» Saturday, Aug. 24: Macrame and Mimosas, to make a take-home wall hanging, 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $45.
» Saturday, Aug. 24: Improv for Business, using principles of improvisation in the work environment, 2-4 p.m. $22. No theater skill needed.
» Monday, Aug. 26: Introduction to Enneagram, to discover and make the most of your personality type, 6-7:30 p.m. $20.
» Tuesday, Aug. 27: Coming Alongside: What To Say (and Do) When People Are Suffering, based on a cancer survivor’s experience of friends who did the right thing, the wrong thing and the nothing, 6-7 p.m.
» Thursday, Aug. 29: Create Your Own Hanging Terrarium, 6-7:30 p.m. at Fox & Fern Botanical Styling, 807 Chestnut St. $65 includes all supplies, including glass container.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. Hours: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga show, “Springtime in Chattanooga,” through Oct. 4.
GANNON ART CENTER – 3250 Brainerd Road. Open house celebrating gallery’s 50th anniversary, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 6.
HART GALLERY – 110 E. Main St. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 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.
HATS OFF TO A GOOD CAUSE – Polly Claire’s, 6178 Adamson Circle. Auction of hats Aug. 22-24 to benefit Bethel Bible Village; view on Facebook or at the tearoom. Winners announced by 8 p.m. Aug. 25. Hats not sold in auction will be available for purchase in gift shop. 423-521-4832.
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.
» Special exhibition, “William J. Glackens and Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions,” through Sept. 22.
» Art Wise: Distinguished Speakers presents Dr. Barbara Lynes, who curated the Glackens/Renoir exhibitio, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. $20.
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. “BookMarks: A Library of Line, Shape, Value, Color & Texture,” paintings by Jane Newman, through Aug. 30.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS – 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 706-278-8840, www.michaelsfinearts.com. “Art and Soul” by Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, through Aug. 30.
MORNING POINTE ASSISTED LIVING OF HIXSON – 5501 Old Hixson Pike. 423-987-6845. Regional Art Alliance exhibition, through Aug. 28.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-892-3072.
» “Faces” by Miki Boni, through August.
» “Tattered Girls” mixed-media one-day workshops with Jacque Leavitt, 2-4:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 3:30-6 p.m. Aug. 30, 2-4:30 p.m. Sept. 6. $40. Call to register and get supply list.
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.
» Works by Helen Gotlib, Mary Lynn Portera and Dylan Strzynski, through Aug. 31.
» Jewelry trunk show with Erica Stankwytch Bailey, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 31.
» New works by Amanda Brazier (handmade oil on panel), Michael Hamlin (ceramic) and Jen Swearington (paper forms), Sept. 1-Oct. 31. Reception, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 27.
RUSTIC TRADING CO. – 199B River St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Note: Choose “Pick Up in Store” at checkout or call 423-888-1405.
» Friday, Aug. 23: Fairy Garden Tea Cup class, 6-7:30 p.m. $35 includes supplies, but cups and fairy pieces may vary. Kid-friendly.
» Friday, Aug. 30: Sip & Script Calligraphy workshop, to learn basic handlettering strokes, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35 includes all supplies and take-home frameable artwork.
SCENIC CITY CLAY ARTS – 301 E. 11th St. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 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.
SHUPTRINE FINE ART GROUP – 2646 Broad St. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. select Saturdays. 423-266-4453, www.Shuptrines.com. Stephen Scott Young summer salon show, including watercolors and hand-pulled etchings, through Aug. 30.