THEATER
CALHOUN LITTLE THEATER – Harris Arts Center’s Ratner Theater, 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-629-2599. “Smoke on the Mountain,” 7 p.m. Nov. 4-5, 3 p.m. Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Nov. 11-12. $15 adults (online or at door), $12 seniors and students (by phone or at door).
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534. “The Library,” Circle Theatre mystery partly inspired by the 1999 shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado, 7 p.m. Nov. 3 (with captioning for hard-of-hearing patrons), 8 p.m. Nov. 4 (followed by ghost-light Q&A with cast and director), 8 p.m. Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Nov. 11 (Girls Night Out with complimentary drinks and snacks at 7 p.m.), 8 p.m. Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13. $12.50-$30.
CHRISTIAN FAMILY THEATER – Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Group auditions for “Mystery in the Library,” multigenerational cast, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 4, noon-2 p.m. Nov. 5 (show dates Jan. 27-29).
CLOSED DOOR ENTERTAINMENT – Four Squares Business Center Theatre, 1200 Mountain Creek Road. “The Last 5 Years,” Nov. 11-19. $22.
COVENANT COLLEGE THEATRE – 14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, Ga. 706-419-1051. “Hamlet,” Nov. 11-19. $7 adults, $5 seniors, students, staff. Open dress rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, $5 and $3.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000.
* “The Addams Family,” through Nov. 12. $12-$25.
* “A Christmas Story,” Nov. 4-Dec. 18. $14-$27.
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE – 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. 706-226-6618, dlt@optilink.us. Readers’ Theatre reading of “Twelfth Night,” 7 p.m. Nov. 11-12. Free.
GIRLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL – Frierson Theater, 205 Island Ave. 423-634-7600. “Uncommon Women and Others,” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein, 7 p.m. Nov. 4-5, 2 p.m. Nov. 6. Fall play by GPS and McCallie School is set against the political and social change of the 1970s.
LEE UNIVERSITY THEATRE – Dixon Center, 1053 Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423-614-8360. “Dracula” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3-5. $10 adults, $7 children and seniors (recommended for ages 12 and older).
MILLENNIUM REPERTORY COMPANY – Manchester Arts Center, 128 E. Main St., Manchester, Tenn. 931-570-4489. All times Central. “The Wizard of Oz,” Nov. 11-20. $13-$15.
OPERA TENNESSEE – Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Actor needed for title role in upcoming production of “Gianni Schicchi,” 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 12, 17, 19; performances start at 7 p.m. Must be able to lie still and appear dead despite opera singers invading the bed space. Four winners chosen from entries in $100 drawing. Donate at www.operatn.org. sara@artistiaffamati.com.
STORYTELLER PRODUCTIONS – Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-9000.
* Excerpts from “White Christmas,” 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd.
* Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-12, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20.
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH – Guerry Auditorium, Georgia Avenue, Sewanee, Tenn. artssewanee.sewanee.edu. “The Good Doctor,” 7:30 p.m. CDT Nov. 3-5. Free but reservations suggested.
WINK THEATRE – 115 W. Crawford St., Dalton, Ga. “Can You Love Me Now?” stage play written by former Chattanooga resident Angela E. Stevenson, 7 p.m. Nov. 12. $25 general admission, $35 VIP. www.aesproductionsllc.com.
FILM EVENTS
CINE-RAMA – 100 W. Main St. thecinerama.org/schedule. “Gimme Danger,” 6 p.m. Nov. 4-10. $10.
FLY FISHING FILM TOUR – The Camp House, 149 E. M.L. King Blvd. Tenth anniversary screenings of world-class fly-fishing films, 7 p.m. Nov. 10; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $15 general admission in advance at www.ticketfly.com; $20 at door; $50 VIP (T-shirt, hat, free drink and early entry) at Trekka Outfitters, 3882 Dayton Blvd., 423-838-1197.
LEE UNIVERSITY – Communication Arts Building, 345 Church St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. 423-614-8408. Short Film Showcase by current students and recent alumni in new screening room during Homecoming weekend, 3 p.m. Nov. 5.
ART EVENTS
QUILT SHOW – Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ Life Center, 521 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, Tenn. Southern Charm Quilt Show, presented by Cookeville Crazy Quilters, with vendors, demonstrations and boutique, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5. $5. www.CookevilleCrazyQuilters.com, 931-319-5123.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. 931-308-4130, www.fcaguild.wordpress.com.
* Community art show, “Patriotism,” through Nov. 20. Opening reception, Nov. 11.
* Franklin County Arts Guild member show by veterans, Nov. 3-20. Opening reception, Nov. 11.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781.
* “Follow Innocence,” by Richard Whitehead, through Nov. 4.
* “One World,” themed art competition and exhibit, Nov. 7-Jan. 6. Opening reception, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11.
THE BLUE TREES PROJECT – Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Environmental art installation led by Konstantin Dimopoulos. RSVP to help paint at connect.chattanooga.gov/publicart.
* Nov. 3-4: Volunteer shifts, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.
* Nov. 5: Family Fun Day, help the artist paint saplings to be planted in tree-needy neighborhoods, 10 a.m.-noon.
* Nov. 5: MLK Neighborhood Celebration, with blues music, artist talk, educational programming, sustainability and tree care demonstrations, noon-5 p.m.
CARLOS GALLERY – University of the South’s Nabit Art Building, 105 Kennerly Road, Sewanee, Tenn. 336-339-3519, art.sewanee.edu. “A Hand’s Width,” by Anderson Wrangle. Musical performances inspired by the exhibition, Nov. 12 during sixth annual Campus Gallery Walk.
CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE – 302 W. Sixth St. 423-825-0592. Open Studio Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Free admission and parking.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD – 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168.
* Opening reception for “From Eton to Africa: The Artistic Journey of Peggy Jonas,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Closing reception, Dec. 2.
* Fourth annual Festival of Trees, Nov. 4-Dec. 3. Opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Closing reception, Dec. 2.
* Music faculty in concert, 3 p.m. Nov. 5 in Jonas Performance Hall. Free; donations accepted.
CRESS GALLERY OF ART – UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423-425-4600. “Here,” paintings by Sangram Majumdar, fall Diane Marek Visiting Artist, through Dec. 13.
EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org. “Gratitude and Grace,” by Sherry Dahrling, through Nov. 28.
GALLERY 5 AT THE MACC – Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. 423-886-1959. Paintings by Marcella Howard, Nov. 4 through mid-December. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 4.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 423-344-5643. Photographic Society of Chattanooga winter show, “What Inspires Me,” through Jan. 27.
HARRIS ARTS CENTER – 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-629-2599.
* Festival of Trees and Mistletoe Market, through Dec. 11.
* Holly Jolly Ladies Lunch, noon Nov. 15. $20. Reservations required.
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS – 201 High St. Admission fees. 423-267-7176.
* “A Country of, by and for the People,” themed to historic elections and American patriots, through Nov 6.
* Antique & Estate Jewelry Show & Sale, featuring Lynda, David and Will Weaver of Collectanea of Memphis, 1-8 p.m. Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12. Free admission. Museum will not be open for tours.
McMINN COUNTY LIVING HERITAGE MUSEUM – 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens, Tenn. Admission fees. 423-745-0329. Holiday House, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Admission fees. 423-339-5745.
* “College Hill Heritage,” member opening, 6 p.m. Nov. 3.
* “One River, Many Stories: Ocoee River History & Heritage,” through Dec. 17.
NANCY CANTRELL DENDER GALLERY – Etowah Arts Commission office, 700 Tennessee Ave., Etowah, Tenn. 423-263-7232. “My Community: My World,” through Jan. 6.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “Passions and Places: Felt From the Heart,” by Durinda Cheek and Cam Busch, through Nov. 30.
REFLECTIONS GALLERY – 6922 Lee Highway. 423-892-3072. Wine reception for artists Don Hill, Ellyn Bivin and Peggy Creswell, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 3.
RINGGOLD ART & FRAME GALLERY – 7825 Nashville St., Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-2844. “Life on the Farm,” by Civic Arts League, through Nov. 8.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5. Works by Scott Hill, Christina Goodman and Tracy Sharp, through Nov. 30. Opening reception, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 4.
SAS GALLERY – Simmons Building, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, 290 Quintard Road, Sewanee, Tenn. 931-968-0210, ext. 3151. “Functional Clay: Five Contemporary Artists,” through Nov. 14.
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY – McKee Library, 4851 Industrial Drive, Collegedale. 423-236-2788. “Falling,” by Civic Arts League, through Dec. 1.
SWINE GALLERY – 100A W. Main St. 423-521-1716. Opening reception for “Lookout” by Ryder Richards, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 4, with artist lecture at 6:30 p.m. Presented by Artist Residency Chattanooga and En Root House.
THE ART CENTER – 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144.
* SAAG National Juried Show, through Nov. 12.
* Fourth-quarter artist-in-residence Connie Gaertner, through Jan. 7.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY – 735 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. 931-598-1223. “Love Thy Neighbor,” quilts and drawings by Jessica Wohl that grapple with the nation’s polarization, through Jan. 27. Artist talk, 4:30 p.m. CST Nov. 11. Live performances inspired by the exhibition, 4-7 p.m. CDT Nov. 12 during sixth annual Campus Gallery Walk.