THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE – 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278-4796, www.actdalton.org. “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m. Nov. 24-26, 2 p.m. Nov. 27, 8 p.m. Dec. 1-3, 4 p.m. Dec. 4. $9-$15.
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER – 2591 E. First St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-9223, www.BlueRidgeCommunityTheater.com. “The Bench: A Christmas Story,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25-26, 2 p.m. Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3, 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, 2 p.m. Dec. 11. $10-$20.
CLOSED DOOR ENTERTAINMENT – Four Squares Business Center Theatre, 1200 Mountain Creek Road. closeddoorentertainment@gmail.com, www.cdoorent.com. “The Last 5 Years,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $22.
COVENANT COLLEGE THEATRE – 14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, Ga. 706-419-1051, boxoffice@covenant.edu. Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Nov. 19, followed by panel discussion. $7 adults, $5 seniors, students, staff.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
* “A Christmas Story,” through Dec. 18. $14-$27.
* “Sanders Family Christmas,” Nov. 18-Dec. 22. $12-$25.
MILLENNIUM REPERTORY COMPANY – Manchester Arts Center, 128 E. Main St., Manchester, Tenn. 931-570-4489, www.millenniumrep.org. “The Wizard of Oz,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-19, 2 p.m. Nov. 20 (all times Central). $13-$15 adults.
OPERA TENNESSEE – Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. “Gianni Schicchi,” comic one-act opera about an inheritance up for grabs, 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and Nov. 19. $10-$20. www.operatn.org.
STORYTELLER PRODUCTIONS – Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-9000, www.colonnadecenter.org, www.storytellerchattanooga.com. “White Christmas,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20.
UTC THEATRE COMPANY – Dorothy Hackett Ward Theater, UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423-425-4269, www.utc.edu/finearts. “Hay Fever,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
BALLET DALTON – Dalton High School theater, 1500 Manly St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www.creativeartsguild.org. Creative Arts Guild’s preprofessional dance company presents Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen,” for the first time with a live orchestra, 7 p.m. Nov. 17-19, 2 p.m. Nov. 20. $18 adults, $13 students and seniors.
FILM EVENTS
CINE-RAMA – 100 W. Main St. thecinerama.org/schedule. “The Handmaiden,” crime drama based on the novel “Fingersmith,” 6 p.m. Nov. 18-24. $10.
GEM THEATRE – 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-625-3132, www.calhoungemtheatre.org.
* “Babe,” part of Farm-City Week, celebrating Gordon County agriculture, 10 a.m. Nov. 19. Free, but tickets must be reserved.
* “The Polar Express,” first in a series of Christmas classics, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 20. Free but tickets are required (available Nov. 1).
HERITAGE HOUSE – 1428 Jenkins Road. 423-855-9474.
* “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians,” 1964 sci-fi fantasy in Classic Film Series, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Free admission and free popcorn.
* The Backlot: A Place for Filmmakers, open house for all film/video groups, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Guest Hope Holloway of Dark Princess Theatre will share tips for costuming on a budget.
ART EVENTS
ARTS LEADERSHIP AWARD – ArtsBuild accepting nominations through Nov. 22 for 2017 Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award, recognizing an individual who has made significant contributions to the arts in Chattanooga and is actively engaged in the city’s cultural life. www.artsbuild.com, julie@artsbuild.com, 423-756-2787.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTCRAFTERS GALLERY – 1356 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-1401, www.artcraftersdayton.com.
* “Instructors Recognition” exhibit, through Nov. 30.
* “I Am Thankful For ” kids poster contest, for ages 3-5, 6-9 and 10-13, submissions due by Nov. 19. Must pick up 8×10 mat board and entry form.
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. 931-308-4130, www.fcaguild.wordpress.com.
* Community art show, “Patriotism,” through Nov. 20.
* Franklin County Arts Guild member show by veterans, through Nov. 20.
* Community art show, “Anything Goes,” Nov. 24-Dec. 24. Opening reception, Dec. 2. Intake dates, Nov. 18-20.
* Franklin County Arts Guild member show, Nov. 24-Dec. 24. Opening reception, Dec. 2.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org.
* “One World,” through Jan. 6.
* Holiday Trunk Show, indoor exhibition and sale of fine arts and crafts, coinciding with Athens’ Old-Fashioned Downtown Christmas, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 19. Free. Preview party, with early shopping privileges, live music, refreshments and door prizes, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 18, $5.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org.
* “The Bailers? The Jail (h)er! and the Arc of Fog Horns: Works by Brent Weston,” through Nov. 22.
* Landis Gallery: Group exhibition by UTC students enrolled in Drawing V class, through Nov. 22.
BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER – 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Admission fees. 423-266-8658, www.bessiesmithcc.org. “We Wear the Mask: Redefining a Double Consciousness” by Clifford Gordon, through Jan. 31.
CATS GALLERY – Crossville Outlet Center, 228 Interstate Drive, Crossville, Tenn. 931-267-5612. Cumberland Artists of Tennessee Studio/Gallery presents paintings by Chuck Jensen, through Nov. 30.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD – 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www.creativeartsguild.org.
* “From Eton to Africa: The Artistic Journey of Peggy Jonas,” through Dec. 2.
* Fourth annual Festival of Trees, through Dec. 3. Closing reception, Dec. 2.
CRESS GALLERY OF ART – UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423-425-4600. www.utc.edu/cressgallery. “Here,” 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.
FOODWORKS RESTAURANT – 205-C Manufacturers Road. 423-580-2270. “It’s Always Modern and Contemporary,” by Civic Arts League, through April 20. 423-277-9464.
GALLERY 5 AT THE MACC – Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. H423-886-1959, signalmacc.org. Paintings by Marcella Howard, through mid-December.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s “What Inspires Me,” through Jan. 27.
HARRIS ARTS CENTER – 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. 706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com. Festival of Trees and Mistletoe Market, through Dec. 11.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Admission fees. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
* Art + Issues: Awareness and Representation, community discussion launched by exploring a work of art, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 17.
* “Animating the Still Life,” through December.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “42nd Holiday Show,” through Nov. 30.
McMINN COUNTY LIVING HERITAGE MUSEUM – 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens, Tenn. Admission fees. 423-745-0329, www.livingheritagemuseum.com. Alvin C. York World War I exhibit, through Feb. 4.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Admission fees. 423-339-5745, www.museumcenter.org.
* “One River, Many Stories: Ocoee River History & Heritage,” through Dec. 17.
* “College Hill Heritage,” through March 25.
NANCY CANTRELL DENDER GALLERY – Etowah Arts Commission office, 700 Tennessee Ave., Etowah, Tenn. Hours: noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday. 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.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com. Works by Scott Hill, Christina Goodman and Tracy Sharp, through Nov. 30.
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY – McKee Library, 4851 Industrial Drive, Collegedale. 423-236-2788, www1.southern.edu. “Falling,” by Civic Arts League, through Dec. 1.
THE ART CENTER – 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net.
* Artist-in-residence Connie Gaertner, through Jan. 7.
* Holiday Show & Sale, Nov. 19-Jan. 3. Opening reception, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 19.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY – 735 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. 931-598-1223, gallery.sewanee.edu. “Love Thy Neighbor,” by Jessica Wohl, through Jan. 27.