Celebrate the new year by getting out this weekend at the Lula Lake Land Trust, Audubon Acres and more. Or enjoy the seasonal lights while they’re still around at Rock City, the Chattanooga Zoo and the Tennessee Valley Railroad. Here’s this weekend’s chronology.
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— Photographic Society of Chattanooga continues its holiday 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 show will run through Feb. 1. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
— North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson, will begin its exhibition “Fine Art of the West” on Friday. The exhibition features the acrylic and oils on canvas works of artist David Fishman, who took inspiration for his art from “the energy and emotion of the timeless American West.” There will be an opening reception from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 14. 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. For more information, contact the civic center at 423-870-8924.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., will host its exhibition “Blank Canvas: Make Your Mark!” through Jan. 31. The exhibition is an interactive experience, featuring a large canvas and various art supplies for visitors to express themselves freely. As the month goes on, the collaborative work will continue to grow. There will be an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Jan. 10. Gallery hours are 11-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at intowngallery.com.