THEATER
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 for Chatt State community; $15 all others.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com. “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” appropriate for kindergartners and older, 7 p.m. March 29, 2:30 and 7 p.m. March 30, 2:30 p.m. March 31, 2:30 p.m. April 6, 2:30 p.m. April 7.
COVENANT COLLEGE THEATRE DEPARTMENT – Sanderson Hall auditorium, 14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, Ga. 706-419-1051, boxoffice@covenant.edu, https://www.covenant.edu/academics/undergrad/theatre/productions. “Flowers for Algernon,” about a shocking new experiment that improves the IQ of an intellectually challenged man, 8 p.m. April 4-6, 8 p.m. April 12, 2:30 p.m. April 13. $10 general admission, $7 seniors, military, students, Covenant staff.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
» “Noises Off,” through April 18. $16-$30.
» “Forever Plaid,” March 29-May 24. $16-$30.
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. Free. 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
BAYLOR SCHOOL – 171 Baylor School Road. Screening of “The Most Unknown,” documentary that follows nine scientists who travel the world to find answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions, 6-8 p.m. April 6. Free. 423-267-8506, eforrester@baylorschool.org.
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 by industry expert Bo Wheeler.
» 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 by Lisa Stark, Elijah Piersaul and Christian Eaves, 6:30 p.m. in Room C-30. Free food and drink.
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).
ART CREATIONS – 7351 Commons Blvd., 423-531-7606. Art Expo with demonstrations of paints, papers, brushes and other supplies by artists and product reps, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6. Visit https://art-creations.com/events for list of ongoing $5 workshops.
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,” through May 5.
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.
» High School Art Show, April 12-May 17. 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.
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. Open Studio Night, “Emerging Artists,” featuring Ooltewah High School senior exhibition and Erica Kurktchi, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 5.
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 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.
» April 2: Intermediate Handlettering: Bounce and Serif, 6-8:15 p.m. Must bring pens from prerequisite Beginner Handlettering class; tracing paper and frame provided. $35.
» April 4: Beginner Macrame Jewelry, instruction for take-home bracelet, necklace or anklet, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $45 includes all supplies.
» April 6: Cloud Weaving 101, to make woven wall art using two basic techniques, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $40 includes all supplies.
» April 6: Beginner Gouache, an opaque watercolor paint for use on any paper, 2-4 p.m. $30 includes set of paints and brushes to keep.
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.
GREAT ADULT EGG HUNT – Sculpture Fields, 1800 Polk St. Artists sought to design eggs for second annual event presented by The Chattery, April 20. Hunt is 2-4 p.m., followed by Hoppy Hour at Main Street restaurants, 4-6 p.m. Pick up blank wooden eggs at Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St. (email info@thechattery.org to arrange a pickup time). Decorated eggs must be returned by April 13. Tickets to hunt are $7 in advance, $10 day of. www.greatadultegghunt.com.
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.
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. Admission: $15 ages 18 and older. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
» “UN/Folding,” live performance inspired by new Alyson Shotz exhibition by composer Tim Hinck, 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 31. $15 adults.
» Art Wise: Distinguished Speakers series presents Alyson Shotz, whose work is featured in “Un/Folding,” 6-7:30 p.m. April 4. $5.
» Family Fun Day, with art making, scavenger hunts and museum exploration to entertain youngest guests, 2-4 p.m April 7.
» Cam Busch Endowed Arts for Health Lecture Series, featuring Nashville singer/songwriter Steve Dean of Operation Song, 5-7:30 p.m. April 11. $50. Purchase tickets through CHI Memorial Foundation, 423-495-4438 or foundation@memorial.org.
» Special exhibition, “Alyson Shotz: Un/Folding,” through May 27.
» 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.
» “Showers Bring Flowers” by Helen Brooks, April 1-30. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. April 5.
JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY – Brock Hall, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. 423-236-2089. “Bachelor of Arts” show by senior art students, through April 12. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. March 28.
MAKE-CREATE NIGHT – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. Craft & Crop relaxed artist mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9:30 p.m. April 4. Bring project and potluck dish. 423-855-9474.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS – 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. 706-278-8840, www.michaelsfinearts.com. “Broad Visions” by Broad Stroke Artists, 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.
» “Strong Women,” April 1-May 31. Opening reception, 1-3 p.m. April 7.
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.
» 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.