THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE – 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278-4796. Studio Series show, “Dueling Pianos,” with Andrew Chauncey and Jack Hitchens, 7:30 p.m. March 8-9. $20.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781. Annual Arts Gala fundraiser, with Mardi Gras theme, live and silent auctions, cocktail buffet and dancing, 6:30 p.m-midnight March 2. $75.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534.
» “Fences,” 7 p.m. Feb. 28, 8 p.m. March 1-2, 2:30 p.m. March 3. Plus extended dates: 7 p.m. March 7, 8 p.m. March 8-9, 2:30 p.m. March 10. Rated R for mature language and themes. $23-$30.
» “One-Man Star Wars Trilogy,” featuring Charles Ross, 8 p.m. March 2, $50 (includes drinks and after-party with Star Wars characters); 2:30 p.m. March 3, $25 (show only).
» “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” benefit for CTC, 8 p.m. March 9. $50 includes wine, hors d’oeuvres and dessert.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000.
» “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure,” through March 1. $14-$23.
» “Barefoot in the Park,” through March 22. $16-$30.
» “Noises Off,” March 8-April 18. $16-$30.
FIRESIDE CHAT – Founders Hall, The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. 423-468-1971. Retired national wildlife ranger Kim DeLozier, author of the “Bear in the Backseat” books, speaks of his experiences as a ranger in the Great Smoky Mountains, 7 p.m. March 1. Free.
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM – 399 McCallie Ave. 4230-757-5580. WTCI-TV presents Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power, 1 p.m. March 2; doors open at noon. $27, $37, $47, $59.50 and $102 VIP.
OCOEE THEATRE – The Venue Creekside, 527 W. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. 423-472-8896. “Sylvia,” 6:30 p.m. March 15-16, 23-24, 2:30 p.m. March 17. $12-$15.
TENNESSEE MEDIEVAL FAIRE – 125 Kingston, Tenn. Open auditions for street characters at themed outdoor festival, with talents such as singing, playing an instrument, telling a story in character and speaking in a European accent, 2-5 p.m. March 2 (festival is three weekends in May and June in Harriman, Tenn.). Bring a recent printed selfie. Ages 18 and older preferred. Professional acts may audition by sending a video link to DarkhorseLLC@comcast.net. www.TMFaire.com.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE – 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com. Youth play “The Secret Garden, 7:30 p.m. March 2, 2 p.m. March 3, 7:30 p.m. March 9, 2 p.m. March 10. $10.
FILM EVENTS
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com.
» March 2: “A Star Is Born,” starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, 3 and 7 p.m. $12 adults, $10 students (12 and younger)/seniors (65 and older).
» March 3: “The Favourite,” starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz, 2 and 6 p.m. $12 adults, $10 students (12 and younger)/seniors (65 and older).
HERITAGE HOUSE – 1428 Jenkins Road. 423-855-9474. Classic Film Screening in honor of Black History Month, “Red Ball Express,” starring Sidney Poitier, 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Free. Light refreshments.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. www.franklincoarts.org.
» Student show, Broadview and North Lake Elementary schools, through Feb. 28.
» Arts & Ales fundraiser for Franklin County Arts Guild’s scholarship program, with art for sale, beers to sample and two bands for dancing (additional charge for food), noon-4:30 p.m. CST March 9 at Monterey Station, 104 Monterey St., Cowan. $25 in advance, $30 at door.
» Community show, “Art Goes Pop,” through March 17. Intake Jan. 24-27.
» Member show by Kim Phillips, Feb. 28-April 14. Reception, 5 p.m. CST March 1.
ARTSBUILD – 301 E. 11th St., Suite 301. 423-777-4214, www.artsbuild.com. Works by Iantha Newton, through March 31.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. “Regional College Student Art Show,” through April 8. Awards reception, 5:30 p.m. March 22.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. “Once Upon a Time,” March 1-April 12. Reception, March 1.
BLUNT HOUSE – 506 S. Thornton Ave., Dalton, Ga. www.whitfield-murrayhistoricalsociety.org. World War I exhibit of uniforms, helmets and photos, through February.
BRAXTON MILL ARTISANS – 8717 Hixson Pike, Hixson. 423-596-9217, chockert@comcast.net. Ongoing sale of donated artwork to benefit Nickels for Nepal nonprofit.
CHAPEL ART GALLERY – Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. 423-266-2828. “You Gotta Have Hart,” a show and sale of works by homeless and other nontraditional artists of the Hart Gallery, extended through March 10. Reception, 6-8 p.m. March 1.
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. 423-822-5750. Open Studio Night, “Spring Into Art,” 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 1. Food, entertainment and live demonstrations. Featured: Signal Mountain Middle/High School students, jewelry from Bethany Lauren Wilson and Bela Begonias.
THE CHATTERY – Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St. Register at www.thechattery.org.
» Feb. 28: Beginner Handlettering, to learn the “modern calligraphy” seen in home decor, 6-8:15 p.m. $45; includes three pens and tracing paper.
» March 2: Beginner Sewing, practice on scrap fabric or bring your mending projects, 10 a.m.-noon. $45. Bring your own sewing machine; additional supplies provided.
» March 2: Cultivating a Life of Creativity, how to turn great ideas into successes, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $25.
» March 2: Soap Making 101, chemistry and how-tos, 5:30-8 p.m. $40; all utensils and safety equipment provided.
» March 4: Writing for Stress Relief, creative outlet with option to share final product, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15. Pen and paper provided, or bring your own notebook, tablet or laptop.
» March 6: Introduction to Calligraphy, 6-7:30 p.m. $25 includes all supplies, but bring a quotation or phrase as practice project.
» March 6: Origami 101, to learn to fold a crane, jumping frog and other creations, 6-7:30 p.m. $22; includes paper, but you may bring your own in addition.
» March 7: Beginner Handlettering, to learn the “modern calligraphy” seen in home decor, 6-8:15 p.m. $45; includes three pens and tracing paper.
» March 9: Beginner Macrame: Wreaths, leaving with a finished piece of wall art, 9 a.m.-noon, $55.
» March 9: Traveling Zentangles workshop, using maps as background paper to learn this intuitive art form, 12:30-4:30 p.m. $55; supplies included.
» March 9: Mixed Media Art Journaling, 1-4 p.m. $40; supplies included.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD – 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www.creativeartsguild.org. Student Arts Expo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 1.
ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR – 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” through April 10.
EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266-8195. “Pen and Paper” by Suzanne Mortimer, through March 10.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. 423-344-5643. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s winter show, through April 4.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
» Throwback Thursday, 4-8 p.m. March 7. Free to see permanent collection, $5 to view special exhibit “Alyson Shotz: Un/Folding.”
» Hunter Underground 2019: Pop Edition, cocktail party, dancing to ’80s pop music and silent art auction in the basement, 8-11:30 p.m. March 8. $65 members, $80 nonmembers. Optional Smash and Grab Gallery tickets (for chance to grab from a curated selection of art) $25 per ticket, $100 for five tickets. 423-752-2045.
» Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11.
» Special exhibition, “Alyson Shotz: Un/Folding,” March 1-May 27.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com.
» “Poems for the Sky,” by Jaime Barks, through Feb. 28.
» “Southern Charm” by photographer Ron Lowery, March 1-31. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. March 1.
JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY – Brock Hall, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. 423-236-2089. “Final Proof: Senior Design Showcase,” by graduating Visual Art and Design students, through March 22.
LEE UNIVERSITY – Squires Library Art Gallery, Cleveland, Tenn. jsimmons@leeuniversity.edu. Fourth annual High School Art Exhibit, by students from Bradley Central, Cleveland, Walker Valley high schools and Bradley County Home Educators Association, Feb. 28-March 21. Opening reception, 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 28.
MAKE-CREATE NIGHT – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. Relaxed artist mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9:30 p.m. March 7. Bring project and potluck dish. 423-855-9474.
MAKER NIGHTS – Chester Frost Park, 7989 Causeway Road, Hixson. DIY classes Tuesday nights in March and April, starting with No-Sew Fleece Throws (for a 72-inch tied throw), 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 5. Light refreshments. $20. Bring your own scissors. Limited to 12 with five-person minimum. RSVP by March 4 to 423-209-6892.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS – 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. 706-278-8840. “Broad Visions” by Broad Stroke Artists, March 1-31. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. March 1.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Admission: $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 423-339-5745, www.museumcenter.org.
» Stitches in Time Quilt Show, through Feb. 28.
» Quilt exhibit in lobby: Chattanooga Modern Quilt Guild, through Feb. 28.
» Mini exhibit: Black History Month, through March 1.
» “The History of Sewing Machines,” through June 30.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “Celebrating the Seasons,” by Regional Art Alliance, through March 29.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com.
» Works by Loy Allen (glass), Mari Kuroda (ceramics) and Lynn Whipple (paintings), through Feb. 28.
» Works by glass artist Curtiss Brock and oil painters Joe Parrott, Victoria Pearmain and David Salerno, March 1-April 30. Opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m. March 1.
SAS GALLERY – Simmons Building, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, 290 Quintard Road, Sewanee, Tenn. 931-968-0210, ext. 3151; www.sasweb.org. Works by Annie Hanks Ceramics Studio and G. Sanford McGee (copper), through March 5.
TROUSDALE SCHOOL – 3171 Hewitt St. SE, Cleveland, Tenn. 423-479-7130. “From My Perspective,” community art exhibit open to all artists, with or without disabilities, ages 14 and older in East Tennessee and North Georgia, 6-8 p.m. March 7. All proceeds from silent auction go to artist or organization submitting the work.
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH – University Archives and Special Collections, Sewanee, Tenn. www.sewanee.edu. “Sewanee’s Historic Houses,” through July 31.
WANDERLINGER ART GALLERY – WanderLinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St. Broad Stroke Artists, through March 3.