ARTS
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. "Winding Down" community show, through Jan. 28. franklincoarts.org
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga's holiday show, through Jan. 26. chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. "Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth," through Jan. 8. Regular admission ($20 adults). huntermuseum.org
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. Roger Harvey's "Wizardry With Wood," through Dec. 31. intowngallery.com
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Janet Eskridge, Scott Hill and Tatiana Hill, through Dec. 31. river-gallery.com
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — 4881 Taylor Circle. "Repurposed" ceramics exhibit by seniors Diana Alarcon and Said Kas-Danouch and adjunct instructor Loren Howard in John C. Williams Gallery, Brock Hall, second floor, through Jan. 19. southern.edu
COMEDY
THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
› Dec. 29: Next Level Comedy Showcase, 7:30 p.m. $12.
› Dec. 30: Lester Bibbs, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $20-$25.
› Dec. 30: Lester Bibbs, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $20-$25.
(See also New Year's events.)
WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. "Saturday Night Live" alum Pete Davidson's two shows Dec. 30 have been canceled. tivolichattanooga.com
DANCE
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. Shen Yun, featuring Chinese dance troupe with East-West live orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 2. $100-$200. tivolichattanooga.com
FILM
IMAX THEATER — 201 Chestnut St. "The Polar Express," through Dec. 26 (closed Christmas Day); show times vary. $10. tnaqua.org/imax/deep-sky
MUSIC
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com
› Dec. 29: Velcro Pygmies, 9 p.m. $20-$25.
› Dec. 30: Paul Childers Band with Fawley, 8 p.m. $12-$15.
(See also New Year's events.)
THE SIGNAL — 21 Choo Choo Ave. thesignaltn.com
› Dec. 29: Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute, 8 p.m. $29-$60.
(See also New Year's events.)
NEW YEAR'S EVENTS
THE BEATERS' NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE — Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Local party band performs, with balloon drop, party favors, food and drink for purchase, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. $45. catoosacolonnade.com
COMEDIAN LESTER BIBBS — The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St. New Year's Eve special engagement, Dec. 31: 7:30 p.m., $25-$30; 10 p.m. with celebratory toast, party favors and post-show dancing, $45. thecomedycatch.com
NEON MOON '90S COUNTRY NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION — Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St. Country cover band performs, with special guest Amber Carrington, 9 p.m. Dec. 31. $35-$40. barrelhouseballroom.com
NEW YEAR'S EVE MASQUERADE PARTY — The Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. Chattanooga Autism Center event, with music, dancing, food and drink, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. $50. chattanoogaautismcenter.org
NEW YEAR'S NIGHTMARE — Dread Hollow, 321 Brown's Ferry Road. Haunted house ($17) and three escape room experiences ($15), Dec. 30 and Jan. 6 (multiple entry times). Tickets online only. dreadhollow.com
ROARING '20S NEW YEAR'S EVE — Read House, 107 W. M.L. King Blvd. Music by 10-piece band Gwen Hughes and The Retro Kats, heavy hors d'oeuvres until 10 p.m., open bar, champagne toast at midnight, dessert and coffee bar and light snacks after midnight, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31. $185. Overnight accommodation packages available. eventbrite.com
US101 PRESENTS LARRY FLEET — The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave. Country artist in concert, with guest Austin Williams, 9 p.m. Dec. 31. $47-$85. thesignaltn.com
Good to know
Merchoid.com, an online gift store for geeks, has released the results of a poll identifying the worst Christmas gifts ever received. Topping the list was a diet book or membership to a weight-loss program. Also among the worst "you shouldn't have" gifts were cleaning supplies or a vacuum cleaner, self-help books the recipient didn't ask for, personal hygiene products (such as deodorant or mouthwash), a donation made to a cause the recipient doesn't support, bulk packages of something mundane (such as socks or batteries), a book on improving social skills or manners, a cookbook for beginners and office supplies. Of the 3,000 people polled, two-thirds (65%) said they'd received a gift that led to a long-lasting change in their perception of the giver.
OUT & ABOUT
ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. All-new collection of 30+ lanterns and nine interactive displays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (last entry at 8:30 p.m.) through Jan. 14. $17-$23 nonmembers, $13-$18 members. chattzoo.org
(PHOTO GALLERY: Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo)
DISCOVERY DAY — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. First 95 guests admitted for original 1928 admission price of $2 to mark the 95th anniversary of the discovery of the signature waterfall and kickoff of yearlong celebration, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 30. Complimentary keepsake postcards while supplies last. rubyfalls.com
ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. A million lights illuminating six distinct holiday realms, including one of the world's tallest walk-through Christmas trees, 4:30- 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4:30- 10 p.m. Friday-Sunday (park closes later), through Jan. 6 (closed Christmas Eve). $10-$32; tickets online only. seerockcity.com
EPB HOLIDAY WINDOWS — 10 W. M.L. King Blvd. Holiday scenes in windows surrounding the building, through Jan. 1. facebook.com/epbchattanooga
FIRST DAY FOREST BATHING — Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road. Gather in the forest to soak up mental and physical health benefits of being in nature, 10 a.m. Jan. 1. $5-$10. chattanoogaaudubon.org
FIRST DAY HIKES — Tennessee state parks. Registration encouraged. tnstateparks.com
› Dec. 31: Harrison Bay State Park, 11:30 p.m.-midnight on Star Walk trail.
› Jan. 1: Cumberland Trail State Park, 9 a.m.-noon at Black Mountain overlooking Sequatchie Valley.
› Jan. 1: Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park, 10 a.m.-noon at Benton Falls trailhead in Chilhowee Recreation Area. $3 parking fee.
› Jan. 1: Cumberland Trail State Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Barker Camp trailhead at North Chickamauga Creek gorge.
› Jan. 1: Red Clay State Historic Park, 2-3 p.m. at Visitor Center.
HOLIDAY WINDOW TREASURE HUNT — North Shore businesses. NorthShore Merchants Collective hosts ninth annual event to find unlikely hidden objects in 20 merchants' windows to fill out game card, through Jan. 7. Turn in game cards with minimum $1 donation to Northside Neighborhood House for chance to win prizes. Email: tina@shopblueskies.net
HOLIDAYS UNDER THE PEAKS — Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Seasonal music, decor and themed weekly programming, through Dec. 31 (closed Christmas Day). Photos with Santa through Dec. 24. tnaqua.org/holidays
ICE ON THE LANDING — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. (new location). Outdoor ice rink, through Jan. 28 (hours vary but open holidays). $10-$12 ($2 more on holidays). iceonthelanding.com
(PHOTO GALLERY: Ice on the Landing at First Horizon Pavilion)
NOOGA LIGHTS — Pine Tree Park (at Soddy Lake), 12000 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy (must enter from northbound lane). Drive-thru holiday light show, with synchronized music on FM radio channel, 6-10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. $15 in advance, $20 at gate. noogalights.com
SANTA'S WONDERLAND — Bass Pro Shops, 1000 Bass Pro Drive. Photos available by reservation, through Dec. 24. Free 4x6 photo with Santa, with options for more; mailbox for letters to Santa. basspro.com
SANTA'S WORKSHOP — Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland, Tenn. Santa photos, noon-4 p.m. Dec. 24. shopbradleysquare.com
SANTA'S WORKSHOP — Dalton Mall, 816 Walnut Square Blvd., Dalton, Ga. Santa photos, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24 (mall open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.). daltonmall.com
SANTA'S WORKSHOP — Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Santa photos, noon- 5 p.m. Dec. 24. (mall open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Reservations encouraged but not required. hamiltonplace.com
SANTA'S WORKSHOP — Northgate Mall, 271 Northgate Mall Drive. Santa photos, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 24 (mall open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Reservations encouraged but not required. visitnorthgatemall.com
TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM — Grand Junction Station, 4119 Cromwell Road. tvrail.com
› Dec. 26-31: Holiday Christmas Lights Train. $15-$24.
› Through Dec. 31: Christmas Tea in Grand Junction Station. $45.
WINTER HIKE CHALLENGE — Chattanooga-based Outshine Adventures' second annual event to encourage hiking 90 miles in 90 days, through March 19. Includes group hikes first Saturday in January, February and March. $40-$200. Register: outshineadventures.com
WINTER SKATING — Stable 41 Farmers Market, 214 First St., Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Open-air pavilion open for all-weather skating on synthetic surface that looks and feels like ice, through Jan. 31 (closed Mondays except New Year's Day). Ninety-minute sessions; hours vary. $10. winterskate41.com
THEATER
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. "Scrooge: The Musical," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 31. $25-$35. theatrecentre.com
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. tivolichattanooga.com
› Dec. 26: A Magical Cirque Christmas, touring variety show of circus theatrics set to a soundtrack of holiday music, 7:30 p.m. $48-$123.
› Dec. 27: The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays touring production featuring five world-class magicians, 7:30 p.m. $32-$126.
Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.
Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.