Updated at 11:40 a.m. to include the new dates for "Jersey Boys," which has been rescheduled for July 29-30 because of COVID.
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TO DO SUNDAY
— Road trip? The High Museum of Art in Atlanta has opened "The Obama Portraits Tour," which will be on view through March 20. Organized by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, the exhibition features the portraits of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald, respectively. The High is the exclusive Southeastern venue for the five-city tour, which began in Chicago and will continue in New York, Los Angeles and Houston. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $16.50 (ages 6 and older) and must be purchased online for timed entry. Learn more at high.org.
CALENDAR
MUSIC
CHATTANOOGA MUSIC CLUB — Applications for scholarships for high school seniors interested in the study of classical music in college due March 1; competitive auditions are March 20. Rules and forms at chattanoogamusicclub.org.
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 305 W. Seventh St. Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, 4-5 p.m. Jan. 23. Senior Choir performs world premiere of anthem by local composer Ethan McGrath and Joanna Forbes L'Estrange's King's College canticles. Free. stpaulschatt.org
THE SIGNAL — 1810 Chestnut St. Parker McCollum, 8 p.m. Jan. 20. Sold out. thesignaltn.com
SONGBIRDS — 35 Station St. songbirdsfoundation.org
— Jan. 17: Read Southall Band, with Camden Smith, 7 p.m. $12.
— Jan. 18: Martin Sexton, 7 p.m. $30.
— Jan. 21: An Acoustic Evening With Mitch Rossell, 8 p.m. $25.
— Jan. 22: Tinsley Ellis album release show, 7 p.m. $25.
— Jan. 23: Charlie Starr, with Benji Shanks, 5:30 and 9 p.m. $30.
TIVOLI THEATRE — 709 Broad St. Black Jacket Symphony performs The Beatles' "White Album," 8 p.m. Jan. 22. $35-$40. tivolichattanooga.com
WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. Steep Canyon Rangers, 8 p.m. Jan. 21. $25-$37. tivolichattanooga.com
ARTS
AREA 61 GALLERY — 721 Broad St. "Fast Forward" by North Georgia artist Jeff Delude, through Feb. 27. 423-648-9367
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Gallery opening and artist reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Includes "Yart Sale" items, a selection of previously owned artwork. creativeartsguild.org
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — 71 Eastgate Loop. Winter show by Photographic Society of Chattanooga, through April 18. publicity@chattanoogaphoto.org
ICA AT UTC — Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 752 Vine St. U.S. debut of Kristine Potter's 2015-present series of gelatin silver photographs, "Dark Waters," Jan. 20-March 19. Artist talk, 6 p.m. Feb. 24. icachatt.org
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. "New Beginnings," works by the six artists who joined the cooperative in 2021, through Jan. 31. intowngallery.com
OUT & ABOUT
ARBORETUM DEDICATION — Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. Ceremony to bless and open GreenGrace Arboretum, the newest in Tennessee, certified in December as a Level 2 with 60-plus tree species, 2 p.m. Jan. 23 (rain or shine). Reception will follow. saygrace.net/greenfaith.html
ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Varsity.com cheer and dance national competitions, Jan. 16 (final day). $20 adults, $15 children. tv.varsity.com/events
CHATTACON 47 — DoubleTree by Hilton, 407 Chestnut St. Convention for fans of science fiction and fantasy in all media, Jan. 16 (final day). Includes art and literary guests, gaming, masquerade, panels and workshops. $60 adults, $55 youths 8-12 (free for younger children). chattacon.org
BARBECUE FUNDRAISER — Buddy's bar-b-q, 568 Northgate Mall Drive, Hixson; 619 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Girls Inc. of Chattanooga receives portion of sales from dine-in and takeout orders 10:30 a.m-8 p.m. Jan. 19. Facebook.com/Events
CHATTANOOGA PINK BRIDAL SHOW — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Wedding vendor expo, noon-4 p.m. Jan. 23. $15. thepinkbride.com
PINK GALA — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Pink Gala, CHI Memorial Foundation fundraiser for MaryEllen Locher Breast Center, postponed from Jan. 22. Facebook.com/pinkgala
POINT PARK — 110 Point Park Road, Lookout Mountain. Entrance fee waived Jan. 17 in observance of the M.L. King holiday. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park site open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; ranger-led programs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. about "The Battle Above the Clouds." nps.gov/chch
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER — 400 Garden Road. Weekly programming; registration requested. reflectionriding.org
— Meet Our Animal Ambassadors, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fridays; no charge.
— Raptor Reflections, 9-10 a.m. Saturdays; $20-$30.
— Vulture Adventure, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays; $15-$20.
— Basket Weaving, teaching how to craft muscadine vines into baskets, wreaths and charger plates, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays; $20-$30.
SHOW ME REPTILE & EXOTICS SHOW — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. First of four Chattanooga vendor shows of reptiles, amphibians and exotic animals, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 22-23 (plus Reptiles After Dark, 6-9 p.m. Saturday). $10 general, $15 general VIP (enter at 9 a.m.), $20 two-day pass; $10 Reptiles After Dark. showmesnakes.com
TENNESSEE SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL — Birchwood. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency sponsors 31st annual event to see the 20,000 sandhill cranes that stop at Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge during their winter migration, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 16 (last day). Related events at Cherokee Removal Memorial Park (artifacts, interpreters, hiking trail) and Birchwood Community Center (breakfast, vendors, raptor programs, children's activities). Park at the community center, 5623 Highway 60, to ride free shuttle; only handicap parking on-site. Free. tn.gov/twra
COMEDY
THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
— Jan. 19: Open Mic Night for regional talents, 7:30 p.m. $5.
— Jan. 20: Ones To Watch Comedy Showcase, 7:30 p.m. $10.
— Jan. 21-22: Sean Finnerty, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $17-$19.
TIVOLI THEATRE — 709 Broad St. Trey Kennedy on the Are You For Real? tour, 7 p.m. Jan. 19. $39-$59. tivolichattanooga.com
WALKER THEATRE — 309 McCallie Ave. Rob Schneider, 7 p.m. Jan. 23. $35. tivolichattanooga.com
THEATER
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. "Alabama Story," 8 p.m. Jan. 21-22, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 7 p.m. Jan. 27, 8 p.m. Jan. 28-29, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Feb. 3, 8 p.m. Feb. 4-5, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 6. $20-$25. theatrecentre.com
ENSEMBLE THEATRE OF CHATTANOOGA — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Double bill of plays based on inspirational books. $25 general admission, $20 students and seniors (65+). barkinglegs.org
— Jan. 16: Final performance of "Tuesdays With Morrie," PG-13, 2:30 p.m.
— Jan. 21-23: "Tiny Beautiful Things," ages 17 and up, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday.
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. "Jersey Boys," 7:30 p.m. July 29-30. $38-$83. tivolichattanooga.com
Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.
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