THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE – 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278-4796, www.actdalton.org. $15 adults, $13 seniors 55+, $11 students K-college; $13, $11 and $9 for members. “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee,” 8 p.m. March 22-23. For mature audiences due to language.
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS – Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www.bapshows.com.
» John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” 7:30 p.m. March 22-23, 2:30 p.m. March 24. $16 adults, $13 seniors/students.
» Auditions for “Peter Pan,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 25-26 (show dates April 12-13, 19-20).
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Humanities Theater, 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-697-3246, www.chattanoogastate.edu/humanities-fine-arts/theatre-arts. Music and Theatre Departments present “The Musical of Musicals,” 7:30 p.m. March 29-30, 2:30 p.m. March 31. Free with Chatt State ID; $15 all others.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” March 30-April 7.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
» “Barefoot in the Park,” through March 22. $16-$30.
» “Noises Off,” through April 18. $16-$30.
» “Forever Plaid,” March 29-May 24. $16-$30.
GIRLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL – Frierson Theater, 205 Island Ave. 423-634-7600. “The Creation of ‘Fiddler on the Roof,'” multimedia presentation by Charles Troy, Chicago-based music historian and graphic designer, with live music by local performers, 3-5 p.m. March 24. $25.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
BALLET IN THE PARK – Miller Park, 900 Market St. Free creative movement class, 12:30 p.m. March 31, followed by performance by Chattanooga Ballet, 1-2 p.m. Food trucks-on-site at noon. Bring your own seating. info@chattballet.org.
UNITY DANCE TROUPE – Lee University’s Conn Center, 150 11th St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. “The Veil: The Story of Creation,” 2:30 and 7 p.m. March 30, 2:30 p.m. March 31. Free. www.unitydancetroupe.com.
FILM EVENTS
BOBBY STONE FILM SERIES – Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. “If Beale Street Could Talk,” 2 and 6 p.m. March 24; doors open one hour early. $12 adults, $10 children and seniors.
CHATT STATE STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL – Chattanooga State Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Second annual event takes place in Room C-30 of Center for Advanced Technology on campus, unless otherwise noted. www.facebook.com/ChStateFilmFest.
» March 28: Screening of international documentary “Kedi,” about the daily activity of feral cats living in Istanbul, Turkey, 4:30 p.m., in Room C-30. Free food from Kabob-ster served at 4 p.m. Screening followed by talk on how to create a successful documentary.
» March 29: Student film screening, 7 p.m. at Palace Picture House, 818 Georgia Ave.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Includes voting for Audience Award.
» March 30: Awards ceremony, cash prizes and panel discussion on how to break into the film industry, 6:30 p.m. in Room C-30. Free food and drink.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH – 2 Harker Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Screening of “Keep Your Powder Dry,” 1945 World War II movie about the Women’s Army Corps starring Lana Turner and filmed in Fort Oglethorpe, 4:30 p.m. March 24. Presented by 6th Cavalry Museum in honor of 70th anniversary of Fort Oglethorpe becoming a city. Free. 706-861-2860.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
6TH CAVALRY MUSEUM – 2 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 706-861-2860, chris@6thcavalrymuseum.com, www.6thcavalrymuseum.com. Painting for a Purpose class, “Tulips in a Jar,” guided instruction for take-home painting, 5:30-8 p.m. March 28. $40; all supplies and food included (bring adult beverage of choice).
ARTCRAFTERS GALLERY – 1356 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. 423-775-1401, www.artcraftersdayton.com. Dayton Arts League group show, “Cold Hands, Warm Art,” through March 23.
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
» Student show, Franklin County High School I, through April 12.
»’ Member show by Kim Phillips, through April 14.
» Community show, “Facing Forward,” March 21-May 5. Reception, 5 p.m. CDT March 22.
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.
» High School Art Show, April 12-May 17. Opening reception, 5:30 p.m. April 12. Entry deadline, April 1.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. “Once Upon a Time,” through April 12.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION – 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net. “The Art of Tom Chambers,” through March 30.
BRAXTON MILL ARTISANS – 8717 Hixson Pike, Hixson. 423-596-9217, chockert@comcast.net. Ongoing sale of donated artwork by artists to benefit Nickels for Nepal.
CAPTURE CLEVELAND PHOTO CONTEST – City of Cleveland’s second annual contest for amateur and professional photographers ages 12 and older, through June 30. Three categories: Downtown/Historic Buildings, Culture & Community and Nature/Parks & Recreation. $100 check to each category winner. www.clevelandtn.gov/photocontest.
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 STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – 4501 Amnicola Highway. 423-697-4400, www.chattanoogastate.edu. Student drawings, paintings and photographs on view in Center for Advanced Technology, Center for Engineering, Technology Arts & Sciences and Andrews Center Student Gallery, through May.
CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE – 302 W. Sixth St. 423-822-5750, www.chattanoogaworkspace.com. “Spring Into Art,” through March 22.
THE CHATTERY – Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St., unless otherwise noted. 423-413-8978. Register (and see classes not listed here) at www.thechattery.org.
» March 21: Soap Making 101, with bars to take home, 5:30-8 p.m. $40; includes all utensils and safety equipment.
» March 21: Interior Design: Planning Your Space, 6-7:30 p.m. at Smart Furniture Studio, 1700 Broad St. $20; portion benefits Homes & Havens, serving women in recovery.
» March 22: Beginner Macrame: Wall Hanging, take-home art project, 5:30-8 p.m. $45.
» March 23: Beginner Quilting: Mug Rug, patchwork project, 9 a.m.-noon. $39. Bring your own sewing machine with bobbin loaded.
» March 23: Furniture Painting 101, 1-3:30 p.m. $49. Paint and brush provided; bring a small wood piece to paint and hair dryer if possible.
» March 25: Beginner Tarot, the history and meaning of the cards, 6-7:30 p.m. $15.
» March 26: Introduction to the Enneagram, to find your personality type, 6-7:30 p.m. $20.
» March 28: Creative Journaling 101, for organization and productivity, 6-7:30 p.m. $22; includes 30-page journal and archival-quality pen.
» March 30: Making a Paper Succulent Garden, 10 a.m.-noon. $35; includes all supplies.
» March 30: Using Decor Transfers on Furniture, with two take-home canvas works of art, 1-2:30 p.m. $39; includes all supplies.
ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR – 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” through April 10.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s winter show, extended through May 2.
HART GALLERY – 110 E. Main St. 423-521-4707, www.hartgallerytn.com. Grief and Loss Art Expression Group, 9-11 a.m. each Thursday. $15 per session, due at arrival. Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance at www.EventBrite.com.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
» Special exhibition, “Alyson Shotz: Un/Folding,” through May 27.
» Hunter Undergraduate Student Symposium: Placemaking, inspired by “Un/Folding” exhibition, 1-3 p.m. March 24. Free.
» Un/Folding, live performance inspired by new exhibition by composer Tim Hinck, 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 31. $15 adults.
» Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11.
IMAX 3D THEATER – 201 Chestnut St. “One World, One Creation: Together We Will Flourish,” by North Georgia Sky Painters, through April. Tennessee Aquarium’s freshwater research and restoration programs receive 25 percent of proceeds from sales.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “Southern Charm” by photographer Ron Lowery, through March 31.
JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY – Brock Hall (second floor), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. 423-236-2089.
» “Final Proof: Senior Design Showcase,” by graduating Visual Art and Design students, through March 22.
» “Bachelor of Arts” show by senior art students, through April 12. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. March 28.
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, through March 21.
MAKER NIGHTS – Chester Frost Park pavilion, 7989 Causeway Road, Hixson. Candles and Air Fresheners, make your own 6-ounce Joy Wax jar candle and Smelly Jelly air freshener, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 26. $20; must register by March 25. 423-209-6892.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS – 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. 706-278-8840, www.michaelsfinearts.com. “Broad Visions” by Broad Stroke Artists members, through March 31.
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS – 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Admission: $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. 423-339-5745, www.museumcenter.org. “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.
» New works by glass artist Curtiss Brock and oil painters Joe Parrott, Victoria Pearmain and David Salerno, through April 30.
» Plein air painting demonstration by Victoria Pearmain, 1:30-4:30 p.m. March 23.
» Meet Alabama sculptor Maralyn Wilson, 1-4 p.m. March 30.
ROOTED IN COLOR – Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. Rise (formerly Jazzanooga) sponsors Rooted in Color: A Conference on Collecting African-American Art, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 30. Features collector talks, panel discussions and keynote speaker Tiffany LaTrice, founder and executive director of Tila Studios. $10. www.eventbrite.com.
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. “Girls, Girls, Girls,” by Kyndel Morris Stumpff and Tiffany Leairis Woodard, through March.