Here’s what the Chattanooga area has to offer this week.
GOOD TO KNOW
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CALENDAR
ARTS
ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. “Transition” by Dannita Noble, through March 17. Opening reception, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17. athensartscouncil.org
AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. “Generation Next: Teaching the Future — An Exhibit of Professor Mike Holsomback and His Students (Past and Present),” through Feb. 17. avarts.org
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. “Arts in Health” and Conasauga River-inspired works by Juno in the Artists at Work series, through Feb. 28. creativeartsguild.org
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. “Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit,” through May 7. cdmfun.org
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. franklincoarts.org
— Through Feb. 28: Banner Art show by member artists.
— Through April 2: “Languages of Love” community show. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. CST Feb. 16.
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org
— Feb. 12: Sunday Studio Connections, with drop-in art experiences for families to make works inspired by new exhibits “Beauford Delaney’s Metamorphosis Into Freedom” and “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe,” 2-4 p.m. Free.
— Feb. 16: A Sense of Place: Memories of Chattanooga, first of a two-part discussion exploring the municipal changes that have affected the local African American community, 6-7:30 p.m. Free.
— Feb. 18: Guided tour of “Re-Pair” installation, part of Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art (related exhibits at ICA at UTC and Stove Works), 2-2:30 p.m. Free.
(READ MORE: New exhibits at Hunter Museum explore the lives, works of Knoxville, Atlanta artists)
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART — UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Roland Carter St. “As It Was Give(n) to Me” by Stacy Kranitz, through March 12. Artist lecture, 6 p.m. Feb. 16 in Card Family Auditorium in the Engineering, Math and Computer Science Building, Room 201; immediately followed by reception in the Fine Arts Center across the street. Part of the Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art “Re-Pair” installation (related exhibits at Hunter Museum and Stove Works). icachatt.org
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. “Go Red for Women,” jewelry by Eleanor Goodson, Barbara Murnan and Carol Ott, through Feb. 28. Ten percent of show sales and all customer donations go to American Heart Association. intowngallery.com
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS — 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn.
— Feb. 14-18: Entry drop-off for Stitches in Time Quilt Show (show is March 1-4).
— Feb. 19: Grape Escape fundraising dinner, sold out.
NORTHSIDE GALLERY — Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Works by 16 members of the Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, through April 30. 423-266-1766
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — chattanoogaphoto.org
— Feb. 16: “People, Critters and Stuff on Location” program by Lin Blackwell-Prabish, 7 p.m. at St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Boot camp on “Photoshop Plug-ins” at 6 p.m.
— Through Feb. 18: Youth Photography Showcase, virtual contest for students ages 14-18 in Tennessee and Georgia. Categories for digital images and prints. No entry fee.
— Through May 5: Winter show at Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop.
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Jacqueline Green, Linda Kerlin and Anna Marie Pavlik, through Feb. 28. Art demo by Linda Kerlin, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 18. river-gallery.com
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. southern.edu/artgallery
— Through Feb. 16: School of Visual Art and Design photography show, “But Only So an Hour,” by associate professor Mindy Trott, in John C. Williams Art Gallery, Brock Hall.
— Through May 2025: “Peace and War: The Assyrian Conquest of Lachish,” artifacts unearthed in Israel by SAU’s Institute of Archaeology and Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
(READ MORE: Chattanooga-area researchers’ find leads to major discovery)
STOVE WORKS — 1250 E. 13th St. stoveworks.org
— Feb. 16: Introductory talks by February artists in residence, 5:30-7 p.m.
— Feb. 17: Chattanooga Noise Night, with local and regional noise musicians, 8-10 p.m.
— Through Feb. 25: “Wayfinder,” works by Ashely Peifer, Jody Hays and Katherine Adkins.
— Feb. 17-May 12: “And I Shall Still Be Lonely,” works by Chattanooga artists inspired by artist/activist Lorraine Hansberry, part of the Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art “Re-Pair” installation (related exhibits at Hunter Museum and the ICA at UTC. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 17.
TOWNSEND ATELIER — 301 E. 11th St. “Abiding in the Moment” by Robin MacKillop (paintings and drawings) and Maria Willison (sculptures and drawings), through March 3. townsendatelier.com
FILM
IMAX 3D THEATER — 201 Chestnut St. Limited run of Marvel feature film “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” 7 p.m. Feb. 16-17, 3:45 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18-20, 7 p.m. Feb. 21-24, 3:45 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25-26, 7 p.m. Feb. 27-March 2 (3:45 p.m. screenings in 3D). $15 (discounts for members). tnaqua.org/imax
MUSIC
“A LITTLE BIT IN LOVE” — Northside Presbyterian Church, 923 Mississippi Ave. Chattanooga Girls Choir and Opera TN unite for night of love songs, including favorite Broadway melodies, with refreshments including chocolate and cheese (bring your own wine), 7 p.m. Feb. 17. $15. Proceeds support the choir’s scholarship fund. facebook.com/chattanoogagirlschoir
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
— Feb. 15: Jazz in the Lounge with Dexter Bell & Friends, 7 p.m. $5.
— Feb. 18: Doetry, word fusion focused on self-love, 7 p.m. $35.
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com
— Feb. 16: Yarn, with Will Overman, 9 p.m. $15-$20.
— Feb. 17: Paul Cauthen on Country Coming Down tour, with The Kernal, 9 p.m. $35.
— Feb. 18: Dizgo, with Three Star Revival, 9 p.m. $15-$20.
THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Peekaboo, with Ternion Sound and Digital Ethos, 8 p.m. CST Feb. 18. $50. thecaverns.com
CHATTANOOGA BACH CHOIR — Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. “Celebrating the Life of Thomas Wolfe in Music,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. $25. chattanoogabachchoir.org
CHATTANOOGA MUSIC CLUB — First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Road. Program by Scenic City Chorus, the Chattanooga chapter of Sweet Adelines International, 3 p.m. Feb. 12. Free. chattanoogamusicclub.org
CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA YOUTH ORCHESTRAS — Brainerd Baptist Church, 300 Brookfield Ave. Winter concert, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. $5-$10. chattanoogasymphony.org
CHRISTWAY CHURCH — 6201 Mountain View Road, Ooltewah. Big Daddy Weave on Only the Beginning Tour, with Hannah Kerr and The Young Escape, 7 p.m. Feb. 19. Doors open at 5 p.m. for premium ticketholders. $20-$75. bigdaddyweave.com
Big Daddy Weave performs at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards at Lipscomb University on Oct. 11, 2016, in Nashville. His namesake group’s Only the Beginning Tour is coming to ChristWay Church in Ooltewah on Feb. 19. / Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/APGATE 11 DISTILLERY — 1400 Market St. Songwriters Stage competition for singers and songwriters, fourth of four preliminary rounds, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 17. $5 cover. (Finale March 3 at Camp House with $10 cover.) chattown.net
GOSPEL MUSIC — Whitwell Middle School, 1 Butterfly Lane, Whitwell, Tenn. Benefit for Whitwell Education & Heritage Center features Eric Dempsey & Crystal Pickett, Whitwell Church of God Drama Team, Mount Calvary Drama Team, Praise & Worship Center singers, Messiah Bond Servant Singers, Crossroads bluegrass gospel singers, Mary Lynn Holloway & Natalie Blair, 4-7 p.m. CST Feb. 18. $10 (free for 12 and younger). whitwellcenter.org
THE SIGNAL — 1810 Chestnut St. thesignaltn.com
— Feb. 16: Strfkr, with Das Kope, 8 p.m. $25-$50.
— Feb. 18: Mitchell Tenpenny on This Is the Heavy Tour, with Tyler Braden, 8 p.m. $25-$45.
SIMMONS-O’NEAL MEMORIAL CONCERT — Baylor School’s Alumni Chapel, 171 Baylor School Road. Chattanooga Boys Choir and Chattanooga Choral Society for the Preservation of African American Song in 30th annual concert honoring educators Edmonia Simmons and Everett O’Neal, 3 p.m. Feb. 12. Special guest is D’Walla Simmons-Burke, director of choral activities at Winston-Salem State University. Free. chattanoogaboyschoir.org
SONGBIRDS — 35 Station St. songbirdsfoundation.org
— Feb. 17: Tyler Booth on his Country Gang debut headline tour, with Reid Haughton, 7 p.m. $15-$20.
— Feb. 18: Ben Sollee and Scott Mulvahill, 7 p.m. $20-$23.
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY — Iles P.E. Center, 4870 University Drive, Collegedale. Annual pops concert, “Forward March,” by Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble and Steel Band, 8 p.m. Feb. 18. Free. southern.edu/musicevents
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA — Fine Arts Center, 752 Roland Carter St.
— Feb. 12: UTC Symphony Orchestra concerto concert, 3 p.m. Free. livestream.com/utc
— Feb. 13: Tenor Jackson Caesar performs “Spirituals: Celebrating the Music, Life and Legacy of Roland Hayes,” 7:30 p.m. Free. blog.utc.edu/news
OUT & ABOUT
ALL AMERICAN GUN SHOW — Alhambra Shrine, 1000 Alhambra Drive. Buy, sell and trade with more than 100 vendors and appraisers, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 19. $11 (ticket good both days). alhambrashriners.com
BESSIE SMITH CULTURAL CENTER — 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Weekly Black History Month programs continue with panel discussion on “Disparities in Health and Health Care Among African Americans” by Mountain City Medical Society, 6 p.m. Feb. 16. Free. Livestream: bessiesmithcc.org/bhm
BIRDING HIKE — Stringer’s Ridge, Spears Avenue trailhead, 1312 Spears Ave. Class to learn the language and communication styles of birds, 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 18. $25. thechattery.org
BLACK HISTORY FESTIVAL — East Lake Community Center, 3610 Dodds Ave. New community event highlighting Black and African culture, hosted by Culture Books and Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18. Includes local vendors, authors, art exhibits, spoken word performances, museum, giveaways, cultural food and live performances, including African drums and dance. RSVP: eventbrite.com
CHATTANOOGA PRINCESS PARTY — Gilman Event Hall, 216 W. Eighth St. (second floor). One-hour sessions with Rapunzel and other characters for interactive stories, songs, dance, crafts, portraits and take-home gift, Feb. 18. Choice of 9 or 11 a.m., 1, 3 or 5 p.m. Costumes encouraged. $15-$30 (free for infants 12 months or younger). eventbrite.com
CHATTANOOGA RV SHOW — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Expo of the latest makes and models of recreational vehicles and related vendors, with factory rebates, financing and instant loan approval, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 12 (last day). $10 cash only (free for kids under 16). chattrvshow.com
THE CHATTERY — 1800 Rossville Ave. Weekly Black History Month events continue with Movie Night, featuring “Poetic Justice,” 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 16. $10. thechattery.org
CHEROKEE REMOVAL PROGRAM — Moccasin Bend National Archaeological District, 10 Hamm Road. “Cherokee Removal: Big Business and the Pursuit of Profit,” 45-minute program on how the advent of railroads in the Southeast led to the Cherokee Removal Act of 1830, 2 p.m. Feb. 18. Free. nps.gov/chch
THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
— Feb. 16: True-crime podcast live taping with Pat Dixon, special engagement, 7 p.m. $25.
— Feb. 17-19: Jason Cheny, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $22-$25.
DAYTON ICE RINK — Centennial Park, 391 Second Ave., Dayton, Tenn. Outdoor ice rink, through Feb. 28 (schedule varies). $10 ages 13 and older, $8 younger skaters. 423-775-9847
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT — Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road. Ornithologist David Aborn of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga demonstrates bird banding and give tips for bird counting, 8:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 18. National count, Feb. 17-20, asks participants to watch birds for 15 minutes or more at least once during the four days. Apps can help identify birds by sight and sound if you count at home. $3-$6 gate admission for nonmembers. chattanoogaaudubon.org
HOUSTON MUSEUM ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE — Read House, 107 W. M.L. King Blvd. Forty-ninth annual event for Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 17-18, noon-4 p.m. Feb. 19. $10 (ticket good all three days). Preview party, “A Night at the Moulin Rouge,” 7-10 p.m. Feb. 16, with hors d’oeuvres, adult beverages, shopping privileges. $100 (includes show admission); must register. thehoustonmuseum.org
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER –400 Garden Road. Registration required. reflectionriding.org/events
— Feb 17: Get Schooled: Native Animals, with chance to learn about the resident bobcat, raptors and red wolves, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (plus other Fridays). By donation.
— Feb. 17-18: Owl Flight Training with new animal ambassador Winnie the barn owl, 1-1:45 p.m. (plus other Fridays and Saturdays). Must be at least 13 to participate in flight training. $25-$30 (free for children 12 and younger).
— Feb. 18: Get Schooled: Birds of Prey, 9-10 a.m. (plus other Saturdays). $5-$10.
— Feb. 18: Vulture Adventure, a walkabout with black vulture Vlad, 11 a.m.-noon (plus other Saturdays). $15-$20.
WINTER HIKE CHALLENGE — Outshine Adventures challenge to hike 90 miles in 90 days, on your own or on scheduled group hikes, through March 20. Levels for casual ($20), moderate ($45) and advanced ($65) participation. A native tree will be planted for those who complete the challenge. eventbrite.com
WINTER WORKSHOP SERIES — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free series continues with program on “How To Poop in the Woods (and Other Outdoor Ethics)” by Leave No Trace educator Terry Chapin, 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Attend in person (registration recommended) or virtually (register for link). outdoorchattanooga.com
THEATER
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE — The Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. “School of Rock: The Musical,” 2 p.m. Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Feb. 17-18, 2 p.m. Feb. 19. $15-$20. athensartscouncil.org
BACK ALLEY PRODUCTIONS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. “The Importance of Being Earnest,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17-18, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-25, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26. $13-$15. bapshows.com
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. “The Color Purple: The Musical,” 8 p.m. Feb. 17-18, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 7 p.m. March 2, 8 p.m. March 3-4, 2:30 p.m. March 5. $20-$25. theatrecentre.com
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. “Frozen Jr.,” Feb. 17-March 26. $14-$23. ccplayhouse.com
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE — 210 N. Pentz St., Dalton, Ga. “Love Letters,” 2 p.m. Feb. 12 (final show). $10-$15. daltonlittletheatre.com
OAK STREET PLAYHOUSE — 418 Oak St. “The Housekeeper,” 2 p.m. Feb. 12 (final show). $12-$17. brownpapertickets.com
PERFORMING ARTS LEAGUE — Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. A Dramatic Affair, fundraiser to support youth involvement in the performing arts, includes wine and dessert receptions, dinner and private preview performance of “The Color Purple,” 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16. $75. palchattanooga.org
SCENIC CITY SHAKESPEARE — ArtsBuild, 301 E. 11th St. Staged reading of “Text Nora(h),” 7 p.m. Feb. 17. Part of inaugural season of winter workshops, Feb. 18-19. Free but reservations appreciated. tinyurl.com/TextNorahTix
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE — Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave. “Boeing Boeing,” 8 p.m. Feb. 18-19, 24-25. Recommended for adults and older teens, $15 (cash or check). smph.org
VALENTINE’S / GALENTINE’S EVENTS
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BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. Galentine’s Day with pop singer Gayle, with DJ Kevin Hayes and prize drawings, 8 p.m. Feb. 14. Bring photos of your ex to shred. Free. barrelhouseballroom.com
THE CHATTERY — 1800 Rossville Ave. thechattery.org
— Feb. 13: Galentine’s Day Cake Decorating class, 6-8 p.m. $65.
— Feb. 13: Galentine’s Day Chalkboard Lettering 101, 6-7:30 p.m. $35.
— Feb. 14: Candle Making 101: Conversation Hearts, 6-8 p.m. $45.
GALENTINE’S GAME NIGHT — Vinterest Southside, 2121 Chestnut St. Games, wine and shopping, 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Free admission. 423-498-4825.
GALENTINE’S SOCIAL — Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St. A makers market of local artisans with personalized lingerie, photo booth, aura photography (must reserve a time), craft cocktails and mocktails, floral arrangements, books, candy, giveaways, noon-4 p.m. Feb. 12. $10. eventbrite.com
ROMANCE AT RUBY — Ruby Falls, 1720 Scenic Highway. After-hours date night adventure inspired by the love story that led to the discovery of the signature waterfall in 1928, through Feb. 14. Includes special-edition, lantern-lit cave tour, professional photo and keepsakes. $90 per couple. rubyfalls.com
SINGING VALENTINES — Choo Choo Chorus accepting Feb. 14 bookings for a barbershop quartet to serenade your sweetheart with a love song and deliver a red rose, personalized card and small box of chocolates. $50. choochoochorus.org/valentine
SOMEWHERE IN TIME VALENTINE DANCE — Tennessee Valley Theatre, 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. Option to come dressed as a favorite storybook or movie character, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 18. With live music, hors d’oeuvres, three-drink maximum, door prizes. $15-$20 singles, $25-$30 couples. tennesseevalleytheatre.com
Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.
Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.