THEATER
BUTTONWILLOW CIVIL WAR DINNER THEATER – 1060 Main St., Whitwell, Tenn. 423-658-7478, www.buttonwillowchurch.com. “Granddaddy’s Watch,” daily lunch and dinner shows (11 a.m. and 5 p.m CT Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday), by reservation only. $35 adults, $18 ages 6-12, $5 younger children (free if sharing adult’s plate).
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com.
» Disney’s “Newsies,” season opener, 7 p.m. Oct. 4, 8 p.m. Oct. 5-6, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Oct. 12-13, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 14. $11-$30.
COVENANT COLLEGE THEATRE DEPARTMENT – Sanderson Hall auditorium, 14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, Ga. 706-419-1051, boxoffice@covenant.edu. Vaclav Havel’s dissident comedy “Protest,” plus essays and speeches by the playwright, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Post-show discussion forum follows Oct. 6 production, with faculty members Dr. Richard Follet (history), Dr. Bill Tate (English), Drs. Bill Davis and John Wingard (philosophy) and director Camille Hallstrom. $10 adults, $7 seniors, students, employees.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
» “Boeing Boeing,” through Oct. 4. $16-$30.
» “Sweeney Todd,” through Oct. 26. $16-$32.
» “The Old Man and the Old Moon,” Oct. 12-Nov. 10. $16-$30.
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM – 399 McCallie Ave. 1-800-514-3849, ChattanoogaOnStage.com.
» Oct. 13: Comedian Ron White, 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. $39.50, $49.50, $64.50 and $84.50.
» Oct. 14: Voices of Auschwitz: An Historic Evening With Eva Schloss, Nazi death camp survivor, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. $25 adults, $20 groups of 10+.
OCOEE THEATRE – Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423-472-8896, Facebook.com/ocoeetheatreguild. “Hands on a Hardbody,” musical based on a 1997 documentary about a car dealership contest, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5-6, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 7. $12-$15.
ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – 3210 Social Circle. 260-403-4095, www.showtix4u.com. Yellow Dragon Productions presents “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-6, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 14. $10-$15.
SPIRITS, LEGENDS AND LORE – Lee University’s Buzz Oates Theater, Communication Arts Building, 345 Church St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. Tenth annual storytelling event on Bradley County history, mystery and folklore, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Oct. 12. $10 adults, $5 students. Tickets at Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, 225 Keith St. NW. Information on Facebook and at 423-715-0030.
UTC THEATRE COMPANY – Dorothy Hackett Ward Theater, UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. 423-425-4269, www.utc.edu/theatre. “A Doll’s House, Part 2” by Lucas Hnath to open 2018-19 season, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Contains adult language. $12 adults, $10 students (with valid ID) and seniors.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
BALLET TENNESSEE – Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. French-American Chamber of Commerce presents DefileArt, fashion show, art show and ballet performance by Ballet Tennessee to showcase the paper dresses of French artist Alice-Anne Augustin and other works by local artists, 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 5; doors open at 7 p.m. Crepes buffet included. $20-$30. facc-atlanta.com.
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.fcaguild.wordpress.com.
» Community show, “Craft: Art Made by Hand,” through Oct. 14. Reception, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 12.
» Member show by Bob Askew, through Oct. 28.
» Community show, “Veterans,” Oct. 18-Nov. 11. Intake, Oct. 11-14.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. “Tennessee Watercolor Society,” Oct. 5-26. Reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 5.
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 including Ernest Barnes of Tampa, Fla., and Larry Bullington of Chattanooga to benefit Nickels for Nepal, a nonprofit that provides school supplies to children in remote villages of Nepal.
CHATTANOOGA ART TOUR – Tour of public art installations, art galleries and private artist studios with New South Tour Co., 1-4 p.m. first and third Saturdays. $45. newsouthtourco.com.
CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE – 302 W. Sixth St. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-822-5750, www.chattanoogaworkspace.com.
» Oct. 5: Open Studio Night, to see working artists’ studios, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 5: This month’s theme: “Fall Into Art.” Featured artists: “Better a Big Face Than a Big Head,” solo show by Kevin Bate in WorkSpace Gallery, and Emmanuel Tzortzakakis in ArtSpace Gallery, plus guest artists Alex Nelson of Spun Jewelry and Travis Seera with Seera Creative. Hors d’oeuvres by Dish T’ Pass. Free admission and parking.
» Oct. 12: Beginner Macrame: Wall Hanging class, 6-8 p.m. $40. Register at www.thechattery.org.
» Oct. 13: Leather Bracelet From Recycled Belts class, beginner to intermediate, 1-2:30 p.m. $25. Tools supplied; bring an old belt if you have one. Register at www.thechattery.org.
CRESS GALLERY OF ART – UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 423-425-4600. www.utc.edu/cressgallery. Free parking after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day weekends in any lot not marked “24 Hour Reserved. “Selections VIII,” works created since 2000 by artists with a national or international reputation, through Oct. 4.
ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR – 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger.
» “Sports, Past and Present,” through Dec. 6.
» Entries accepted through Oct. 15 for “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” gallery to be displayed Dec. 14-April 10. Artists living within 75 miles of Chattanooga may submit up to three pieces in any medium inspired by any mode of transportation. To be considered, send digital images, noting title, medium, dimensions and price, to www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. No entry fee.
EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-266-8195, www.stpaulschatt.org. Chattanooga Area Art Instructors’ annual exhibit, through Oct. 14.
HARRIS ARTS CENTER – 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. 706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com. Works by Butch Anthony and Will Linn, through Oct. 19.
HERITAGE HOUSE – 1428 Jenkins Road. Craft N Crop, monthly relaxed artist/crafter mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9 p.m. first Thursdays. Bring potluck dish and project to work on.
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.
» “The Hunter Invitational IV,” through Dec. 30.
» Bands on the Bluff: ’90s Flashback with music by The Communicators, hands-on activities, cash bar with craft brews, Clumpies ice cream, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Free Throwback Thursday admission, 4-8 p.m. ($5 to view “Hunter Invitational” exhibit).
» Art in the Dark (World Vision Day), pieces you can touch, hear, taste and smell, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 11. Free but RSVP on website.
» Glass Blowing with Ignis Studio, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 13. $30 members, $37.50 others; includes keepsake ornament and one drink.
» “Evolution of a Museum: An Historical Look at the Hunter Museum and Its Architecture,” ongoing.
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. “Clocktoberfest,” through Oct. 31. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m Oct. 5.
JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER – 5461 North Terrace. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment. 423-493-0270, ext. 13. “Jewish Words,” works by 21 artists from across the nation, through Oct. 11. View virtually at www.JewishChattanooga.com.
JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY – Brock Hall (second floor), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and by appointment. 423-236-2089. “Come, Meet Me at the Mirage,” featuring the work of SAU alum Janelle Junn, through Nov. 5. Opening reception, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 4.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 423-339-5745, www.museumcenter.org. Alan Shuptrine exhibition, “Appalachian Watercolors of the Serpentine Chain,” through Jan. 12.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-870-8924. “Of Sky and Sea” by North Georgia Sky Painters, through Dec. 28. Opening reception, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 7.
REFLECTIONS GALLERY – 6922 Lee Highway. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-892-3072. Featured works by fine-art photograhers Lin B. Prabish and Sybil Topel. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 4, with artist talk by Prabish at 6:30 p.m.
RINGGOLD ART & FRAME GALLERY – 7825 Nashville St., Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-2844, ringgoldartandframegalleryllc.tripod.com. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. “Impressions of Monet’s Garden,” group show based on trip to France led by Durinda Cheek, through Oct. 31. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 4.
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 Scott Hill and Michael Hamlin, through Oct. 31. Opening reception, with Hill present, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 5.
TOWNSEND ATELIER – The Arts Building, 301 E. 11th St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 423-266-2712, www.townsendatelier.com. “Estranged,” recent works by Grant Wood, Oct. 5-Nov. 3. Opening reception, 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 5.