THEATER
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS – Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www.backalleyproductions.org.
* “Death of a Salesman,” by Arthur Miller, 8 p.m. May 20-21, 2:30 p.m. May 22. $15 adults, $12 seniors 55+, $10 students.
* “The Importance of Being Earnest in the Face of the Zombie Apocalypse,” May 27-June 12.
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER – 2591 E. First St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-9223, www.BlueRidgeCommunityTheater.com. “Drinking Habits,” May 19-June 5 (7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays).
The cast and creatives of “The Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers” include, from left, Bill Frey (as patriarch Lyle Lashley), Britt Hancock (Pastor Phil), playwright Lori Fischer (Junie Lashley), director Bryce McDonald, Weslie Webster (Lashley Lee Lashley) and music director Ron Murphy.CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
* “The Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers,” through May 28. $12-$25.
* “Southern Fried Nuptials,” through June 10. $12-$25.
MILLENNIUM REPERTORY COMPANY – Manchester Arts Center, 128 E. Main St., Manchester, Tenn. 931-570-4489, www.millenniumrep.org. “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.,” by the Wee Actors Guild,” 7:30 p.m. May 20-21, 2 p.m. May 22 (all times Central). $15 adults, $13 students/seniors/military.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
BALLET TENNESSEE – UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423-821-2055, www.ballettennessee.org.
* May 20: Repertory performance, 7:30 p.m. $17 and $19.
* May 21: Primary recital, 2 p.m. $11. Spring Festival recital, 7:30 p.m. $17 and $19.
BARKING LEGS THEATER – 1307 Dodds Ave. 423-624-5347, www.barkinglegs.org. Burlesque: Babes in Toyland, by N2 The Woods Productions, 8 p.m. May 19-20. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
FILM EVENTS
HERITAGE HOUSE – 1428 Jenkins Road. 423-855-9474. Classic Film Series, “Salt of the Earth,” 2 and 7 p.m. May 19. Free.
IMAX 3D THEATER – 201 Chestnut St. www.tnaqua.org/imax. 423-267-3474, www.tnaqua.org. Test screenings of Jean-Michel Cousteau’s “Secret Ocean 3D,” 4 and 8 p.m. May 20; 4, 6 and 8 p.m. May 21; 4 and 6 p.m. May 22.
EXHIBITS
ARTCRAFTERS GALLERY – 1356 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-1401, www.artcraftersdayton.com. “Years of Art” by Nell Moretz and Freddie Brewer, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21.
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. 931-308-4130, www.fcaguild.wordpress.com.
* Art Wednesdays, weekly gatherings for artists, 9:30 a.m. each Wednesday.
* Community art show, “Trains,” through June 4.
* Franklin County Arts Guild member show by Ken Gould, May 19-June 25. Opening reception, May 20.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org.
* High School Art Show, through May 20.
* Entries due by May 20 for “Made Here: An Exhibit of AACA Students and Teachers,” from participants in previous painting, drawing or pottery classes (show dates May 31-July 8).
BANDY HERITAGE CENTER’S OLD FREIGHT DEPOT GALLERY – 305 S. Depot St., Dalton, Ga. 706-272-4452. “Deadly Skies: Georgians and the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II,” through May.
EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org. “Timeless Elegance: Classic to Contemporary,” by Helen Koulianos Jones.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Summer show, “Spring Color,” May 26-July 29. Opening reception, 6:30-8 p.m. May 26.
HAMILTON PLACE – 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. 423-894-7177. Winning works in sixth annual Student Art Competition, through July.
HARRIS ARTS CENTER – 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com. “Contemporary Voyages,” by Mixed Media Inspired Artists, through June 13.
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS – 201 High St. Admission: $9 adults, $3.50 ages 4-17. 423-267-7176, www.thehoustonmuseum.com. “Here’s Looking at You,” woodcarvings, ceramics, porcelain, face jugs and Mary Gregory glass with human forms, particularly faces, through July 30.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
* “Japonisme and America” ongoing.
* “A Painter’s Hand: The Works of Adolph Gottlieb,” through June 5. Companion exhibit, “Gesture and Control: Postwar Works on Paper, through July 17 in Doug Fir Hallway.
* “Once and Again: The Still Lifes of Beth Lipman,” through June 12. Companion exhibit of still lifes and decorative pieces from permanent collection.
* The Science of Art with Creative Discovery Museum, STEM-inspired discussions and interactive tours for families with children age 8-12 (younger children may join), 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 21. Regular admission. RSVP to rwhite@huntermuseum.org.
* Art + Issues: Creating & Reflecting, with artist Josiah Golson, 6 p.m. May 26. Free.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “Change Is Good” all-member spring show, through May 31.
MURRAY ARTS COUNCIL – 121 E. Market St., Chatsworth, Ga. 706-537-2502, www.murray-arts.com. “Works by Aunspaugh,” by Richard “Dick” Aunspaugh, emeritus professor of Young Harris College, through May 27.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Admission: $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 423-339-5745, www.museumcenter.org.
* History Happy Hour: program on field research by Chattanooga Zoo and Lee University to survey wild populations of hellbender salamanders, 6-8 p.m. May 19. Ages 21 and up; ticket includes wine/beer bar. Nonmembers: $10 per person, $16 per couple.
* “Novelties and Knickknacks,” a collection of collectibles, through Oct. 22.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “Contemporary Interpretations” by Mixed Media Inspired Artists, through May.
REFLECTIONS GALLERY – 6922 Lee Highway. 423-892-3072. “From Rural to Realism” reception for featured artists Donnis Crowe, Donna Angelo, James Green and Cindy McCashin, 5-7 p.m. May 19, with pianist Luke Simmons.
RINGGOLD ART & FRAME GALLERY – 7825 Nashville St., Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-2844, ringgoldartandframegalleryllc.tripod.com. “New Horizons” by North Georgia Sky Painters, through June 3.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com. Works by David Kidd (mixed-media paintings) and Steve Olszewski (raku-fired clay figures), through May 31.
ST. JOHN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – 3921 Murray Hills Drive. 423-344-5643, president@chattanoogaphoto.org, chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga presents “The Best of SCIPE,” winners and other photos chosen for exhibition in the Scenic City International Photo Exhibition, 7-8:30 p.m. May 19. Opens with 6 p.m. Boot Camp on “Change Your View.”
6TH CAVALRY MUSEUM – 2 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 706-861-2860, www.6thcavalrymuseum.com.
* “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America,” through June 18. Exhibition from Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between Smithsonian Institution and Georgia Humanities Council.
* Permanent display chronicles the “Fighting 6th” from 1861 to present and features soldier’s life when Fort Oglethorpe was active Army post (1902-1946). Patton M47 tank and Cobra gunship helicopter are featured exhibits.
THE ART CENTER – 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net.
* Photography by second-quarter artist-in-residence Arni Katz, through July 2.
* “Celebration of Artisans: SAAG Spring Member Show,” through June 11.