Black History Month festivities continue with a folk art and music night at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, a Black-owned business expo at Hamilton Place mall, a celebration of Black winemakers at the Chattery and more. Con Nooga, a celebration of pop culture, is also taking place, and there will be opportunities to enjoy the outdoors at Reflection Riding and the Lula Lake Land Trust. Here’s this weekend’s chronology.
ARTS
— Photographic Society of Chattanooga continues its spring show 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 exhibition will run through May 3. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
— Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road, will conclude Friday its exhibition, “Vessel,” featuring the works of 25 local and national artists. The exhibition showcases a variety of vessels, including ships, buildings, vases, the human body and more. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Learn more at jewishchattanooga.com.
— North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson, continues its exhibition, “Fine Art of the West,” featuring the works of artist David Fishman that depict “the energy and emotion of the timeless American West.” Civic center hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition will run through April 1. Learn more by contacting the civic center at 423-870-8924.