"Dune Part Two" begins screening at the Tennessee Aquarium's IMAX theater this weekend, and the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon will be a weekend full of running-related events. The Chattanooga Football Club will also have a preseason home game against the Birmingham Legion Football Club. 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.
— 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.
— Institute of Contemporary Art, 752 Vine St., continues its exhibition, "The Dutch House," featuring works by artist Becky Suss inspired by Pulitzer Prize finalist Ann Patchett's 2019 novel of the same name. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition will run through March 16. Learn more at icachatt.org.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., will conclude Thursday its exhibition, "We (Heart) New Artists," featuring three emerging artists from the Hart Gallery: Anna Mansour, Erica Birch and Sara Coolidge. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
— Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View, will host "Art, Health & Climate Justice" at 6 p.m. Thursday. This immersive experience, exploring the intersection of art and climate justice as it affects communities of color, is inspired by works in the museum's special exhibit, "Networked Nature," and will feature performances by composer Carl Cadwell. The event is free. Learn more at huntermuseum.org.
— Southern Adventist University's School of Visual Art and Design will host an opening reception for its exhibition, "Next Stop," at 6 p.m. Thursday in the John C. Williams Art Gallery on the second floor of Brock Hall on campus, 4881 Taylor Circle. The exhibition will feature works by senior graphic design students who are graduating in May. Featured artists include: Yein Im, Ashley Morales-Inzunza, Camille Martinez Ortiz, Helen Pizzaro and Alyssa Rivas. The exhibition will run through March 29. Learn more at southern.edu/artgallery.
— Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St., will host a presentation by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore at 6 p.m. Thursday in the River Journey auditorium. The presentation by Sartore will focus on the Photo Ark project, in which Sartore seeks to document all animal species in human care at zoos, aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries around the world. Beginning Friday, the aquarium will exhibit two dozen images from the Photo Ark throughout its campus; the exhibit will continue through the end of the year. Admission is $45 for members, $50 for nonmembers. Learn more at tnaqua.org/events.
— ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., will conclude Friday its exhibition, "A Celebration of Chattanooga's Black Artists," featuring works in a variety of mediums, including photography, textiles, paintings and sculptures. Additionally, the gallery will host its First Friday event from 6-8 p.m., featuring open studios, a mini market, live demonstrations and more. Gallery hours are by appointment Tuesday-Friday. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.
— Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, will host an opening reception for its Student Arts Expo at 5:30 p.m. Friday. For March, Arts in Education Month, the guild will display works by public, private and home school students in Dalton and Whitfield and Murray counties. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment Saturday-Sunday. The exhibition will run through March 31. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
— Townsend Atelier, 301 E. 11th St., will host an opening reception for its exhibition, "Resonance," at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The solo exhibition will feature new paintings on aluminum, paper, panel and canvas by Ukrainian-born, Chattanooga-based artist Elena Burykina. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment Monday-Friday. Learn more at townsendatelier.com.
FILM
— Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd., will host "Black Imprisonment" at 6 p.m. Thursday. The event will include a screening of the 2016 documentary, "13th," which explores racial inequality as it relates to the American prison system. A community discussion will follow the screening. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more at bessiesmithcc.org.
— Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St., will begin screening "Dune: Part Two" with showtimes at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, 3:45 and 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 6:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday. The sequel to the 2021 sci-fi film "Dune" continues the journey of Paul Atreides, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet, as he works with Chani, portrayed by Zendaya, and the Fremen of the desert planet Arrakis to fight against the empire that destroyed the House of Atreides. Tickets cost $15 for general admission. The film will screen through March 21. Learn more at tnaqua.org/imax.
MUSIC
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have multiple shows through the weekend. At 7 p.m. Thursday, Tinsley Ellis will perform "An Evening of Acoustic Songs and Stories;" tickets cost $25 in advance or $28 the day of show. At 8 p.m. Friday, Stick Men (Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto and Markus Reuter) will perform; tickets cost $30 in advance or $35 the day of show. At 8 p.m. Saturday, Nick Shoulders and The Okay Crawdad with Holy Locust will perform; tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. At 7 p.m. Sunday, Eric Gales will perform; tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 the day of show. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.
— Chattanooga Symphony and Opera will present a masterworks concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. The concert, featuring internationally renowned pianist Alexander Schimpf, will include performances of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Emperor Concerto" and Sergei Prokofiev's "Symphony No. 5." Tickets cost $15-$90. Learn more at chattanoogasymphony.org/events.
— Shorter University Chorale will present two concerts in the Chattanooga area this weekend. At 7 p.m. Friday, the choir will perform at Red Bank Baptist Church, 4000 Dayton Blvd. At 7 p.m. Saturday, the choir will perform at Ringgold First Baptist Church, 7611 Nashville St., Ringgold. The chorale's repertoire is based on a variety of choral music, including classical works, spirituals and jazz standards. Learn more at pointchurch.org and ringgoldfbc.net.
— Paul Belcher Concerts will present an evening of live music, featuring The Inspirations, Triumphant Quartet and Karen Peck and New River, at 6 p.m. Saturday at Parkway Baptist Church, 65 Stuart Road, Fort Oglethorpe. Tickets cost $30 for general admission. Learn more at paulbelcherconcerts.com.
— Ashley McBryde will perform as part of "The Devil I Know" tour at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $44-$124. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Steven Curtis Chapman will perform as part of the "Still" tour at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $44-$131. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Southern Adventist University's School of Music will host a symphony orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists, 4829 College Drive E., Collegedale. The concert will feature guest piano soloist Muen Vanessa Wei. The concert will include performances of Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor" and "Symphony No. 2 in E minor." The concert is free, public and will be livestreamed. Learn more at southern.edu/musicevents.
OUT & ABOUT
— The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108, will conclude its Black History Month festivities with "The Black Experience: A Kickback" at 6 p.m. Thursday. The event will be a free night of music, games and celebration of the Black experience. Learn more at thechattery.org.
— Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Weekend will take place from 3-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. Sunday at First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., and various other locations across Chattanooga. The weekend's events include: a vendor expo, a 5K, marathon, relay, half marathon and children's fun run. Registration costs $40-$200. Learn more at chattanoogamarathon.com.
— Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors' Park Stewards is seeking volunteers for the 10th annual Weed Wrangle taking place from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Greenway Farm Park, 3008 Hamill Road, Hixson. Volunteers will help rid the park of invasive weeds for the betterment of the park. Gloves and tools will be provided. There are other participating locations. For more information, visit reflectionriding.org/weeds.
— Mystical March Market, hosted by Shop the Market at, will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. The St. Patrick's Day-themed market will feature a variety of arts and crafts vendors, a farmers market, Irish and Celtic music and green beer. There will be another Mystical March Market on March 9 in Collegedale. Learn more on Shop the Market at's Facebook page.
— Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host a free, one-hour, ranger-led program at 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown's Ferry Federal Road Trail, 700 Moccasin Bend Road. The program will focus on the the history, culture and spirit of Cherokee warriors. The program will take place at the terminus of the Brown's Ferry Federal Road Trail, just more than a half mile hike from the trailhead. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and bring a packable chair for sitting. Learn more at nps.gov/chch.
— Performers, Artists, Parents and Advocates, the school support organization for Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts, will host a "Celebration of Creative Arts" fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the school, 1301 Dallas Road. The evening will showcase the achievements of the school's students, while raising funds to enhance creative arts education initiatives at the school. The event will feature a live art museum, showcase performance and silent auction; hors d'oeuvres will be served. Tickets cost $25-$100; sponsorships cost $250-$2,000. Learn more at cca.hcde.org.
— Southern Adventist University's Student Association will host its third annual International Food Festival at 4 p.m. Sunday at Iles P.E. Center, 4870 University Drive, Collegedale. The festival will feature samples of homemade dishes and family recipes from countries around the world. There will also be live performances by student musicians and bands. The community is invited to wear special or traditional attire at the festival. Food tickets are purchased on-site. For more information, call 423-236-2601.
SPORTS
— Chattanooga Football Club will have a preseason home game against the Birmingham Legion Football Club at 3 p.m. Saturday at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. General admission tickets cost $16. Learn more at chattanoogafc.com.
THEATER
— UTC Theatre will present "9 to 5: The Musical," based on the 1980 film, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. Tickets cost $20-$25. Learn more at utc.edu/fine-arts-center.
— Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., will host the production "Luce," presented by Noogavision Theatre and Performing Arts Co., with shows at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The dramatic stage play presents the story of a suspicious teenager that addresses issues of privilege, race and trust. Tickets cost $22-$27. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
— The Ringgold Playhouse will present "Barefoot in the Park" by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold. Tickets cost $10-$12. Learn more on the playhouse's Facebook page.
— Chattanooga State Community College's Theatre Department will present "Legally Blonde: The Musical" with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Humanities Auditorium on the college's campus, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Tickets cost $15. Learn more at chattanoogastate.edu/theatre.
— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will conclude its production of "Dragons Love Tacos" with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The production, presented by the center's Youth Theatre program, follows a boy and his dog as they learn about the "do's and don'ts" of what foods to serve dragons. Tickets cost $13-15.50, including fees. Learn more at theatrecentre.com.
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