In the Chattanooga area this weekend, there are plenty of Christmas markets to satisfy any seasonal shopping desires. Across the state line, North Georgia’s historic houses, including the Chief Vann House, Gordon-Lee Mansion and Marsh House, are offering Christmas candlelight tours. Also happening is CHA Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.” For even more seasonal events, check out this year’s Chattanooga Times Free Press fall festival guide. Otherwise, here’s this weekend’s chronology.
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— Photographic Society of Chattanooga will open its holiday show Friday at the Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Society members will have their work displayed, and prints will be available for purchase. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The show will run through Feb. 1. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., will host an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday for its December exhibition, “Wizardry with Wood,” featuring the woodworking artistry of Roger Harvey. The gallery will also participate in the Northshore Merchants Collective’s ninth annual Holiday Treasure Hunt through Jan. 3. Gallery hours are 11-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The December exhibition will run through Dec. 31. Learn more at intowngallery.com.