THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE – 907 Gaston St., Dalton Ga. 706-278-4796, www.actdalton.org. “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” 7 p.m. Sept. 13-14, 2 p.m. Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Sept. 19-20, 2 p.m. Sept. 21. $10-$16.
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS – Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. 706-621-2870, www.bapshows.com. “The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13-14, 2 p.m. Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-21, 2 p.m. Sept. 22. $13-$16.
COLONNADE PLAYERS – Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-9000, www.colonnadecenter.org. “Mamma Mia,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12-14, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-21, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Sept. 21 performance interpreted for the deaf. $13-$17.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE – 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-5000, www.ccplayhouse.com.
* “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, through Sept. 5. $18, $32, $34.
* “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” through Oct. 3. $16, $28, $30.
* “Young Frankenstein,” Sept. 13-Oct. 24. $16, $30, $32.
ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CHATTANOOGA – Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. 423-987-5141, ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com. Auditions for “Billy Elliott,” Saturday, Sept. 7. Email garry@ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com for a time.
THE RINGGOLD PLAYHOUSE – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. 706-935-3061, email TheRinggoldPlayhouse@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/theringgoldplayhouse. “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5-6, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7. $8-$10.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE – 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. 423-365-7529, www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com. “Behind All Doors,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, 2 p.m. Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-21, 2 p.m. Sept. 22 (mild adult humor and adult scenarios; parental guidance suggested). $10 cash or check only, if paying at door.
DANCE PERFORMANCE
CHATTANOOGA DANCE THEATRE – 5151 Austin Road, Suite A, Hixson. 423-760-8808, www.chattanoogadancetheatre.com. Auditions for “Nooga Nutcracker,” a Chattanooga-themed version of the holiday classic “Nutcracker,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 (show is Dec. 21 at Walker Theatre).
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
ARTISAN DEPOT GALLERY – 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. 931-308-4130, www.franklincoarts.org.
* Member show by Margie Gallagher, through Sept. 8.
* Community show, “All Creatures,” through Oct. 27.
* Student show, Decherd Elementary, Sept. 5-30.
* Member show by Lockmiller, Ingles and Ragland, Sept. 12-Oct. 27. Reception, 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13.
ATHENS ARTS CENTER – 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org. “Exposure,” photography show, through Oct. 4. Awards reception, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.
AVA GALLERY – Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave. 423-265-4282, www.avarts.org. “Juried Members Show,” through Sept. 20.
BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER – 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Admission fees. 423-266-8658, www.bessiesmithcc.org. “African American Representations in Advertising,” through Sept. 28.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION – 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net.
* Artist-in-residence Brenda Pinnick, through Sept. 28.
* Dylan Pierce exhibit, through Sept. 28.
* Plein Air International Paint-Out, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 5-8.
* Plain Air International Paint-Out exhibit, Sept. 10-Oct. 13.
CHATTANOOGA WORKSPACE – 302 W. Sixth St. 423-822-5750, www.chattanoogaworkspace.com. First Friday Open Studio Night, “Celebrate Artists,” 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Featured artists: Steven Llorca, Jamie Jameson and Heather Lacy.
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.
* Thursday, Sept. 5: Be a Sense-sational Cook, chef-led tasting class, 6-7 p.m. at Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. $30. Do not participate if you have food allergies.
* Monday, Sept. 9: Beginner Arabic, to learn standard language and dialects, 6-8 p.m. $25.
* Tuesday, Sept. 10: Intermediate Handlettering: Note Taking, 6-7:30 p.m. $30 plus specific pen needed. Beginner Handlettering class or similar experience recommended.
* Wednesday, Sept. 11: Beginner Embroidery: Pet Portraits, to learn four popular threading techniques to immortalize your pet, 6-8 p.m. $40. BYOB. Participants must email photo of their pet after purchasing ticket; class registration ends at 8 p.m. Sept. 10.
* Wednesday, Sept. 11: Introduction to Fluid Art, to make an archival-quality work of art, 6-8 p.m. $45.
* Thursdays, Sept. 12 and Sept. 19: Fearless Abstract: Abstract Painting for All, for take-home artwork, 6-8:30 p.m. each night; must come both nights to finish piece. $49.
EXUM GALLERY & MEMORIAL GARDEN – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. 423-266-8195. Chattanooga Area Art Instructors exhibit, through Sept. 29.
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL – Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop, Eastgate Mall. 423-344-5643, www.chattanoogaphoto.org. Photographic Society of Chattanooga show, “Springtime in Chattanooga,” through Oct. 4.
GANNON ART CENTER – 3250 Brainerd Road. 423-622-8236. Open house celebrating 50th anniversary, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.
GARDEN PLAZA OF GREENBRIAR COVE – 4586 Forsythia Way, Ooltewah. 423-475-8100. Regional Art Alliance exhibit, Sept. 5-26. Opening reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5.
HART GALLERY – 110 E. Main St. 423-521-4707, www.hartgallerytn.com.”No Ears Necessary” workshop conducted in American Sign Language by deaf artist Jessica Johnson on how to make a mixed-media artwork using images of ears and collage materials, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. Works will be used in upcoming “Lend Me Your Ear” exhibition.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART – 10 Bluff View. Admission fees. 423-267-0968, www.huntermuseum.org.
* Paint Like an Impressionist: En Plein Air, with expert instruction and tour of Glackens/Renoir exhibit for inspiration, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. $20-$25.
* Special exhibition, “William J. Glackens and Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions,” through Sept. 22.
IN-TOWN GALLERY – 26A Frazier Ave. 423-267-9214, www.intowngallery.com. “Art in the Theme of Green,” celebrating gallery’s 45th anniversary, through Sept. 30. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.
MAKE-CREATE NIGHT – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. Relaxed artist mixer for creatives of all types, 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Bring project and potluck dish. 423-855-9474.
MICHAEL’S FINE ARTS – 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. 706-278-8840, www.michaelsfinearts.com. “Skies and Other Flights of Fancy,” by Sandy Brown, through Sept. 27. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.
NORTH RIVER CIVIC CENTER – 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson. 423-870-8924. “The Broad View” by Broad Stroke Artists, through Sept. 30.
REFLECTIONS GALLERY – 1635 Rossville Ave. 423-892-3072, www.reflectionsgallerytn.com.
* “Tattered Girls” mixed-media one-day workshops with Jacque Leavitt, 2-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. $40. Call to register and get supply list.
* Monthly open house, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Artist demonstration by Cathy Billings (jewelry beading) and artist demonstration and talk by Susan Budash (indirect oil painting).
RIVER GALLERY – 400 E. Second St. 423-265-5033, ext. 5; www.river-gallery.com. New works by Amanda Brazier , Michael Hamlin and Jen Swearington, through Oct. 31. Reception, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 27.
SCENIC CITY CLAY ARTS – 301 E. 11th St. 423-883-1758, www.sceniccityclayarts.org.
* Grand opening of Mug Shop, with tours of studio space, wheel-throwing demonstrations, light refreshments, pottery for sale, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.
* Get Your Hands Dirty, learn how to throw your own pottery, making bowls, cups and plates for later pickup, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturdays. $65. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and bring a towel. Register in advance; each class must have four students enrolled.
WANDERLINGER ART GALLERY – WanderLinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St. Opening of “Women Painters: Rustic, Refreshing, Randomized” by Robin Howe, Katie Brobst and Joshlyn Baker, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8.