As Valentine's Day fast approaches, this weekend has a couple of events for the romantics, including holiday-themed tours at Ruby Falls and an arts and farmers market in Signal Mountain. The Chattery is hosting a Black History Month Night Market featuring local Black businesses and entrepreneurs, and the Chattanooga Boat Show is taking place with an array of vendors selling boats and related equipment. Here's this weekend's chronology.
ARTS
— Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road, continues 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. The exhibition will run through Feb. 23. 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.
— 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.
— Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave., continues its exhibition, "Outside/Inside: Paintings, Drawings and Multimedia Works." The exhibition features the works of artists Tom Farnam and Judith Mogul. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through Feb. 23. Learn more at avarts.org.
— Southern Adventist University's School of Visual Arts and Design continues its joint exhibition, "Viceversa," in the John C. Williams Art Gallery on the second floor of Brock Hall at the university's campus, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. The exhibition showcases paintings and drawings by local artists Heath Montgomery and Donald Keefe. The exhibition will run through Feb. 23. Learn more at southern.edu/artgallery.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., will conclude its January exhibition Wednesday. The exhibition, "Blank Canvas: Make Your Mark!," is an interactive experience, featuring a large canvas and various art supplies for visitors to express themselves and grow the collaborative work. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
— Photographic Society of Chattanooga will conclude its holiday show Thursday 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. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.
— Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View, will have a Vision and Verse event at 6 p.m. Thursday. The event will feature neo-soul singer Zowie Boyd accompanied by Mia Treadwell and Tom Matthews, and poet Erika Roberts will respond to the museum's contemporary collection in a call and response with audience participation. The event is free and open to all. The museum also continues its exhibition, "Networked Nature," featuring digital and new media works that explore artificial intelligence, machine learning, real-time software, custom algorithms and virtual environments. Museum admission costs $20; members and youth 17 and under get in free. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through May 5. Learn more at huntermuseum.org.
— Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, will have an opening reception for the exhibition, "Origins, Destinations and Points in Between," from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday. The exhibition, hosted in honor of Black History Month, showcases 50 works by leading Black artists, spanning the past 100 years from the Harlem renaissance to the present. Works include paintings, sculptures, photography, watercolors and more. The exhibition will run through Feb. 23. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.
— Area 61 Gallery, 721 Broad St., Suite 100, will have its First Friday event from 6-8 p.m. Friday. The gallery's First Fridays are an opportunity to meet local artists, browse the gallery and shop for art. Chattanooga-based artist Jet Smith will debut his latest body of work, which is an extension of surrealistic imagery tied to computer graphics and dreamscapes. Smith's work will be exhibited through the end of March. Gallery hours are noon-6 p.m. Monday, by appointment Tuesday-Wednesday and noon-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Learn more at area61gallery.com.
— ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., will have its monthly First Friday event from 6-8 p.m. Friday. The event includes new works in the gallery, open studios, a mini market, live demonstrations and more. The gallery will continue its Fiber Arts Showcase, featuring more than 25 local artists working with a variety of textiles such as fabric, yarn and wool. Gallery hours are by appointment Tuesday-Friday. The exhibition will run through Feb. 10. Learn more at clearstoryarts.com.
COMEDY
— Ambush Improv will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Tickets cost $10. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.
— Brad Upton will perform as part of the Tap Out, Nap Out, Crap Out tour at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $33-$70. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
MUSIC
— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have multiple shows through the weekend. At 8 p.m. Wednesday, The Steel Wheels will perform; tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 the day of show. At 9 p.m. Friday, Gavin Adcock with Landon Smith will perform; tickets cost $15 in advance or $18 the day of show. At 9 p.m. Saturday, End of the Line, an Allman Brothers tribute band, will perform; tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.
— Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, led by conductor Andrew Crust, will have a masterworks concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. The concert will feature performances of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's "Ballade in A minor" and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture." The concert will culminate in a performance of Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98. Tickets cost $15-$90. Learn more at chattanoogasymphony.org/events.
— Country singer Scotty McCreery will perform as part of the Cab in a Solo tour at 7 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $44-$126. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.
— Turn to Stone, an Electric Light Orchestra tribute band, will have a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gem Theatre, 114 N. Wall St., Calhoun, Ga. Tickets cost $40-$45. Learn more at calhoungemtheatre.org.
— Four Shillings Short will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Woodshop, 5500 St. Elmo Ave. The husband and wife duo performs Celtic, folk and other world music. Tickets cost $$13-$20. Learn more at thewoodshoplisteningroom.com.
— University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra will present a concerto concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. The free concert will feature UTC concerto students, performing instrument and vocal works. The 50-member symphony orchestra includes individuals from the university as well as area music educators and other amateur and professional musicians from the region. Learn more at utc.edu/music.
— Southern Adventist University will host its concerto competition concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists, 4829 College Drive E., Collegedale. Winners of the university's concerto competition, an annual contest for young instrumentalists from across the region, will present solos alongside the university's symphony orchestra. The concert is free, open to the public and will be livestreamed. Learn more at southern.edu/musicevents.
OUT & ABOUT
— Chattanooga Boat Show will take place from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. The show will feature a variety of boat dealers and vendors with boat paraphernalia. Tickets cost $15 for single-day admission, $25 for a weekend pass and $6 for children ages 4-10. Learn more at chattanoogaboatshow.com.
Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / The Chattanooga Boat Show is seen in 2022. The Chattanooga Boat Show will take place from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza.— Pi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will host a panel discussion entitled "Pregnancy Deaths Among African American Women" from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 1115 N. Moore Road. The discussion will address the stigma, risks and treatment options available to all pregnant and postpartum women. Cynthia Finch, who spent 30 years in the health care industry, will moderate the panel. Learn more at piomegaaka.com.
— The Chattery has several events and classes throughout the weekend, including a Black History Month Night Market and a "Winter Brrrding" session. The night market, showcasing a variety of Black businesses and entrepreneurs, will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday at The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108. "Winter Brrrding," an introductory birdwatching class, will be from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road, Hixson. The class will be led by field ornithologist and conservation biologist Laura Marsh. Registration costs $25. Learn more at thechattery.org.
Staff photo by Robin Rudd / A male northern cardinal perches in a snow-covered azalea bush in 2022 in East Brainerd. The Chattery has several events and classes throughout the weekend, including a Black History Month Night Market and a “Winter Brrrding” session.— Chickamauga Civil War Show will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton. The show will feature a variety of vendors with merchandise for shooters, collectors and Civil War enthusiasts. Tickets cost $10; children 12 and under get in free. Learn more at mkshows.com.
Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Angelo Periut talks about a Colt 1855 revolving rifle at the 2023 Chickamauga Civil War Show. The 2024 show will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton.— Lula Lake Land Trust will have its bimonthly open gate days from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at its core preserve, 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Visitors can view Lula Lake, the 110-foot Lula Falls and a bluff overlook. Entry costs $16; a guided hike is also available for $40, which includes entry to the preserve. Registration is required. Learn more at lulalake.org.
— Signal Mountain Nursery, 1100 Hubbard Road, Signal Mountain, will host its houseplant festival from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature local vendors, DIY activities and more. Learn more at signalmtnnursery.com.
— Sweetheart Market, hosted by Shop the Market at LLC, will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. The Valentine-themed art and farmers market will feature a variety of artisans and products as well as live music. Learn more on the market's Facebook page.
— Unity of Chattanooga will host a workshop with May McCarthy, an entrepreneur, speaker, consulting coach and philanthropist, at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3224 Navajo Drive. McCarthy will help attendees discover how to increase their success in life through recognizing and partnering with their chief spiritual officer. Cost is $25. Due to limited seating, reservation is strongly encouraged. For more information, call 423-755-7990.
— Chattanooga Audubon Society and Barnard Astronomical Society will host an astronomy night at 7 p.m. Saturday at Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road. The astronomical society will have an array of telescopes and plenty of knowledge to guide attendees through viewing the night sky. Cost is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Registration is required. This event is weather dependent and is subject to cancellation. Learn more at chattanoogaaudubon.org.
— Southern Adventist University's School of Journalism and Communication invites the community to Ignite Live at 8 p.m. Saturday at Iles P.E. Center, 4870 University Drive, Collegedale. The event is a talk show featuring Christian recording artist Riley Clemmons. In addition to Clemmons' performances, the event will include interactive games, music from one of the university's student bands and more. Admission costs $10-$40; university students, staff and alumni get in free with university ID. Learn more at southern.edu/ignite.
— Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway, will host its Romance at Ruby experience at several times Saturday-Feb. 15. During the experience, couples will take a lantern tour, learn about local legendary romances, including that of Ruby Falls' founder and his wife, and receive a professional keepsake photo and gift. Cost is $95 per couple; reservation is required. Learn more at rubyfalls.com.
Staff file photo / A guest photographs inside Ruby Falls on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway, will host its Romance at Ruby experience at several times Saturday-Feb. 15. During the experience, couples will take a lantern tour, learn about local legendary romances, including that of Ruby Falls' founder and his wife, and receive a professional keepsake photo and gift. Cost is $95 per couple; reservation is required. Learn more at rubyfalls.com.THEATER
— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will present its production of playwright August Wilson's "Seven Guitars" at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The play, one of 10 in Wilson's Century Cycle that explores the decade-by-decade Black experience in America, is set in Pittsburgh in 1948 as friends gather to mourn a blues guitarist and singer who died just as his career was about to take off and follows the events leading up to his death; the play is appropriate for mature audiences. The production will run through Feb. 18. Tickets cost $22-$27. Learn more at theatrecentre.com.
— Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga will present Short Attention Span Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike, Hixson. The production is a series of 10-minute plays coming together to create one show. The production will run through Feb. 17. Tickets cost $18. Learn more at ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com.
— Oak Street Playhouse, 408 Oak St., will present its production of "Always ... Patsy Cline" at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Featuring numerous songs by Cline, the musical is inspired by the musician's relationship with a fan, who she exchanged letters with after befriending her in a honky-tonk. The production will run through Feb. 11. Tickets cost $17-$22. Learn more at onthestage.com.
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