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 Dalton Big Band presents “A Tribute to Glenn Miller & Friends,” 8 p.m. May 3-4.
CHATTANOOGA CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS – Sandra Black Theatre, 1301 Dallas Road. 423-209-5942. Choo Choo Kids present Stephen Schwartz’s “Godspell,” 7 p.m. May 2. $10.
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE – 400 River St. 423-267-8534, www.theatrecentre.com.
* Tony Award-winning musical “Avenue Q,” featuring actors and puppets, 8 p.m. May 3-4, 2:30 p.m. May 5, 7 p.m. May 9, 8 p.m. May 10-11, 2:30 p.m. May 12. Rated R for mature themes, language and situations. $20-$30.
* Auditions for “Little Shop of Horrors,” 7:30 p.m. May 6-7 (show dates July 12-Aug. 4).
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – 8645 East Brainerd Road. Women’s Ministry presents “A Night of Encouragement” with humorist Jeanne Robertson, 8 p.m. May 3. $35. 423-892-9363.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
* “Forever Plaid,” through May 24. $16-$30.
* “Bright Star,” through June 6. $16-$32.
* T3 presents “Cover to Cover,” May 10-11. $14-$23.
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM – 399 McCallie Ave. 4230-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Madea’s Farewell Play Tour, with Tyler Perry, Tamela Mann, David Mann and Cassi Davis, 7 p.m. May 9; doors open at 6 p.m. $48, $73, $83, $98 and $128.
THE RINGGOLD PLAYHOUSE – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-3061, email TheRinggoldPlayhouse@gmail.com, cityofringgold.com. “The Boys Next Door,” 7:30 p.m. May 2-3, 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 4. $10 general admission, $8 seniors/students with ID. Purchase through www.EventBrite.com or at the door.
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL – 2650 Sam Powell Trail, Signal Mountain. 423-886-0880, smmhs.hcde.org. Musical-theater production “Into the Woods,” 2 and 7 p.m. May 4-5. $10 adults, $7 students.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE – 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com. Christian comedian Paul May, 7:30 p.m. May 4. $10.
WALKER THEATRE – Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. 423-757-5580, www.tivolichattanooga.com. Comedian Preacher Lawson, as seen on “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” 8 p.m. May 11. $23-$35 (only single seats available).
FILM EVENTS
NORTHWEST GEORGIA AMPHITHEATER – 220 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. www.nwgaamp.com, 706-891-4199. Screening of “A Dog’s Way Home,” 7:15 p.m. May 11. With flowers for moms, free popcorn for first 500 people, glow sticks for first 300 children, prizes for dance competition. Free.
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Operated by Franklin County Arts Guild. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
* Community show, “Facing Forward,” through May 5.
* Student show, Rock Creek Elementary School, through May.
* Member show by Andy Gay, through June 2.
* Community show, “Found in the Making,” May 9-June 9. Intake May 2-5. Reception, 5 p.m. CDT May 10.
* Student show, Winchester Wriggle Winners (all schools), May 9-June 30.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. High School Art Show, through May 17.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org.
* Solo member show, “Tender Layers,” by Arline Mann, Best in Show winner in juried member show, May 3-June 14. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. May 3.
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.
CHAPEL ART GALLERY – Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St. 423-266-2828. Multi Media Inspired Artists works on view, with reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 3. Proceeds from gallery sales support St. Matthew’s Shelter for Homeless Men.
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY – 1001 Broad St. 423-643-7700, www.chattlibrary.org. Silk and Shades classes on 4th Floor led by silk painting artist Claire Vassort to teach how to paint silk banners that will be used in a public installation on the library’s first floor, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 4 (with Spanish translation), 1-4 p.m. May 11 (and other dates through July). For adults and children 7 and older. Registration required; visit chattlibrary.org/events.
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. First Friday Open Studio Night, “May’d on Sixth Street,” 5:30-8:30 p.m. Featured artists: Molly Hussey and Hollie Berry. May 3.
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. Watercolor Cacti & Succulents, step-by-step painting class leading to a take-home artwork, 6-8 p.m. May 7. $35.
CHIEF VANN HOUSE HISTORIC SITE – 82 Georgia Highway 225 N, Chatsworth, Ga. 706-695-2598, gastateparks.org/ChiefVannHouse. $5.50-$6.50. “Your Obedient Servant” exhibition memorializing President James Monroe’s 1819 tour of the South and overnight stop in Spring Place, Ga., May 2-12. Included in regular admission.
COMMUNITY ARTISTS LEAGUE – Call to artists for May juried show open to any artist 18 and older. Entries must be 2-D or 3-D original works completed in last two years. Cash prizes. Entries will be received 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9 at McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens, Tenn. CAL members $20 for up to three pieces; nonmembers $30. Awards reception, noon-2 p.m. May 25. Information: Becky Pico, 423-508-5953.
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD – 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. 706-278-0168, www.creativeartsguild.org. Gallery opening for “Native Clay” by Amanda Brazier, Stephanie Martin and Shadow May; “The Journey” by Manolis Tzortzakakis; “What Remains: An Exploration of the Erosion Series” by Anna Carll, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 3.
ERLANGER GALLERY CORRIDOR – 975 E. Third St. www.erlanger.org/artsaterlanger. “Birds, Bees and Butterflies,” through Aug. 21.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH – 650 McCallie Ave. 423-267-4506, firstchristian-chat.com. “The Artist’s Eye: A Celebration of Nature,” by 21 local artists, through June 30. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. May 16. Portion of proceeds goes to Chattanooga Community Kitchen. www.firstchristian-chat.com, www.JumpStartArt.net.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY – Infinity Flux, 3643 Hixson Pike. Event includes free comics, Star Wars concert ticket giveaways and in-store guests Richard Starkings (writer and creator), Alex Ogle (artist) and Tara Hamilton (local artist), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 4. www.freecomicbookday.com.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 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.
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.
* Art Wise: Distinguished Speakers series presents Alyson Shotz, whose work is featured in “Un/Folding,” with music by the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy choir, 6-7:30 p.m. May 2. $5.
* Special exhibition, “Alyson Shotz: Un/Folding,” through May 27.
* Richard Hunt: Graceful Fluidity,” through Aug. 11.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “All-Member Show,” through May 30. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. May 3.
JOHN C. WILLIAMS GALLERY – Brock Hall (second floor), Southern Adventist University, Collegedale. 423-236-2732. Bachelor of Fine Arts show, “Shaping Disposition,” by senior Jake Strauss, through May 3.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS – 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. 706-278-8840, www.michaelsfinearts.com. “Line and Form” by Chattanooga region of Tennessee Watercolor Society, through May 26.
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.
NIGHTFALL ART MARKET – Miller Park, 910 Market St. Call for visual artists to sell, display or demonstrate in Miller Park (while music plays at Miller Plaza) during Nightfall season, Fridays, May 3-Aug. 30 (except May 31). Booth fee $25 for 10-by-10 space, with 10 percent of sales going to Nightfall. Register: www.chattanoogapresents.com/register. Information: kathy@chattanoogapresents.com.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “Strong Women,” through May 31.
PET POP – 5 Points Northshore, 328 Cherokee Blvd. Petcentric pop-up art show with art about and for pets, through May 20. Benefits McKamey Animal Center.
R&M YARNS – 8510 Highway 60, Georgetown, Tenn. 423-961-0690, www.rmyarns.com. Ninth annual Fiber Education Festival, with hands-on activities including spinning, weaving, dyeing and felting, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 11, rain or shine. Day also includes sheep being sheared, pet alpacas and goats; handcrafted items, yarn and roving for sale; display by Scenic Valley Handweavers Guild; food vendors; children’s activities. Free admission.
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com. Abstract paintings by Edie Maney and sculpture by Mike Roig, through June 30. Opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m. May 17. Roig’s larger works on view in outdoor Sculpture Garden.
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY – Dunlap City Training Center, corner of Cherry Street and Rankin Avenue. Annual exhibition, “Art & the Library,” 6-8 p.m. May 2 (opening reception), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. May 4, noon-4 p.m. May 5 (all times Central). Coincides with Valley Fest in downtown Dunlap, but wristband not required to view free exhibition.
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH – University Archives and Special Collections, Sewanee, Tenn. www.sewanee.edu. “Sewanee’s Historic Houses,” through July 31.