Tag: Chattanooga

If watching “Only Murders in the Building” doesn’t satisfy an itch for the duo dynamic of Steve Martin and Martin Short, then see them live at Memorial Auditorium on Thursday. For cast iron enthusiasts, New Echota State Historic Site is hosting a cookware demonstration, teaching attendees how to care for and use cast iron. Learn more about this weekend’s events in the following chronology.

ARTS

— Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, continues two exhibitions. In Gallery Five20, there are works by abstract expressionist Roxanne Fulkerson. In Gallery One11, there are works by silversmith and jewelry artist Jeff Fulkerson. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and by appointment Saturday-Sunday. Both exhibitions will run through Feb. 28. Learn more at creativeartsguild.org.

— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., continues its exhibition, “In the Open Air,” featuring plein air watercolors by Lora Miller. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through Jan. 31. Learn more at intowngallery.com.

— Association for Visual Arts, 30 Frazier Ave., continues its exhibition, “Keeping Tradition Alive,” featuring figurative works by Stan Townsend. 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. 21. Learn more at avarts.org.

— Liquidambar Art Gallery at Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, is open to showcase ceramics, glass, metal ornaments, kaleidoscopes and paintings by local artists. All items are available for purchase. Visitors can also walk the forest nature trails while at the gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. CST on weekends, and other times are by appointment. Call 404-698-5444. Learn more at svionline.org or liquidambarsvi.wordpress.com.

— Southern Adventist University, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale, will have an opening reception for its exhibition, “Making Marc,” at 6 p.m. Thursday in the John C. Williams Art Gallery on the second floor of Brock Hall on the university’s campus. “Making Marc” is a multimedia exhibition featuring works on paper, wood, ceramic, sculpture, sound and video by fine arts professor Marc Boyson. The exhibition will run through Feb. 21. Learn more at southern.edu/artgallery.

— Photographic Society of Chattanooga will conclude Friday its autumn/holiday show at the Gallery at Blackwell, 71 Eastgate Loop. Society members have their works on display and available for purchase. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Learn more at chattanoogaphoto.org.

— Institute of Contemporary Art, 752 Vine St., will have an artist talk at noon Friday for its exhibition, “Gospel of the Working Class,” featuring labor-intensive textile works by Tabitha Arnold. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition will run through March 8. Learn more at icachatt.org.

— Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View, in partnership with Reflection Riding, will host “Winter Birds and Cranes in Nature and Art” from 2-5 p.m. Saturday. The tour will explore artworks featuring winter animals and plants at the museum, and then attendees will reconvene at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge to observe and learn about the sandhill cranes that migrate to the area during the winter. Admission costs $20. Youth 17 and under get in free. Learn more at huntermuseum.org or reflectionriding.org.

— Performing Arts League will host its annual Sunday Showcase at 3 p.m. Sunday at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St. The showcase features a variety of youth performers, displaying their talents in choral and instrumental music, dance, drama and musical theater. General admission tickets cost $10, and tickets for children 12 and under cost $5. Proceeds fund the league’s grant and scholarship programs. Learn more at palchattanooga.org.

COMEDY

— Steve Martin and Martin Short will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Tickets cost $114-$271. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.

— Tom Green will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave. Tickets cost $35-$45. Learn more at thesignaltn.com.

— The Chattery, 231 Broad St., will host an improv night at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The show will feature performances by improvisers from across the Chattanooga area, curated by Improv Chattanooga. Tickets cost $15. This is an 18 and older event. Learn more at thechattery.org.

FILM

— Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St., will have a special screening of “The Blue Angels 3D,” at 6 p.m. Thursday. The screening will feature guest speaker retired Capt. Greg Woolridge, an executive producer on the film and a 27-year naval aviation veteran. After the film, there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask Woolridge questions about his career and filmmaking techniques used for “The Blue Angels 3D.” General admission tickets cost $10. The film will screen through Feb. 27. Learn more at tnaqua.org/imax.

— Walker County African American Historical and Alumni Association will host a screening of “Let Us Tell Our Story: Black Resilience in Northwest Georgia” at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Highway 27, Rock Spring. The first part will focus on segregation in Walker and Chattooga counties. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

— Jewish Documentary Film Series will conclude with its final screening at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road. The final film will be “Four Winters,” hosted in commemoration of International Holocaust Day. Tickets cost $12. There will be free popcorn and beverages. Learn more at jewishchattanooga.com.

MUSIC

— Songbirds, 206 W. Main St., will have three shows this weekend. At 8 p.m. Thursday, there will be Jazz Futures, blending performance with immersive education. Admission is free, and donations are accepted. At 7 p.m. Friday, Jason Lyles and the Legitimizers will perform. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 the day of show. At 7 p.m. Saturday, The Secret Sisters will perform. Only VIP tickets remain, at a cost of $50. Learn more at songbirdsfoundation.org.

— Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., will host several shows this weekend. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, The One-Hit Wonders will perform. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. From 2-4 p.m. Sunday, there will be a jazz jam, featuring more experienced players with a designated band leader. Listeners are allowed with a suggested $5 cover at the door. At 6 p.m. Sunday, there will be The Velvet Chair Experience, featuring Karen Collins and Dexter Bell and Friends. This performance is a fundraiser to support Ron Elliott for Chattanooga City Council. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Learn more at barkinglegs.org.

— Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., will have two shows this weekend. At 8 p.m. Friday, Jeremy Would Let Me Drown, a Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden tribute, with Rock & Skate, will perform. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 the day of show. At 9 p.m. Saturday, All My Friends will present Wonky Willa Two Percent. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 the day of show. Learn more at barrelhouseballroom.com.

— Atmosphere, with Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave. Tickets cost $35-$59.50. Learn more at thesignaltn.com.

OUT & ABOUT

— Winter Skating continues for the season from 3-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays at Stable 41, 214 First St., Fort Oglethorpe. The seasonal skating rink uses Glice, a material that looks and feels like ice but is not weather-dependent. Admission costs $10. The rink will be open through Jan. 31. Learn more at fortogov. com/winter-skating.

— Ice on the Landing continues for the season from 3:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 3:30-11 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays at First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Regular admission costs $14 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. The seasonal skating rink will be open through Feb. 2. Learn more at iceonthelanding.com.

— Collegedale Parks and Recreation will host “Disco to Death,” an interactive murder mystery where everyone will play a role, at 6 p.m. Friday at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best disco attire for a chance to win a prize for best dressed. Registration costs $5. This is an 18 and older event. Learn more at collegedaleparksandrec.com.

— Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga., will have an open gate day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Visitors will be able to view Lula Lake, the 110-foot Lula Falls and a bluff overlook. Cost is $16 per vehicle. A guided hike is also available for $40, which includes entry. Registration is required. Learn more at lulalake.org.

— The Chattery will host an introduction to longboarding class at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Renaissance Park, 133 River St. The class will help those interested in learning how to build core strength and balance. Registration costs $25, and board rentals cost $10. Participants should bring their own helmets, which are required for this class. Learn more at thechattery.org.

— New Echota State Historic Site, 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE, Calhoun, will host Cast Iron Cookware 101 at 2 p.m. Saturday. Rangers will show attendees how to care for and use cast iron cookware. Attendees will also learn about the Cherokee culture and how their cooking techniques developed over time. Admission costs $6-$8. Learn more at gastateparks.org/newechota.

— Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., will host “Solstice Sanctuary: Nurturing Heart and Hearth” at 6 p.m. Sunday. The gathering is a celebration of love, light and renewal in observance of Imbolc, marking the midway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox. There will be storytelling, a community feast, crafting and more. This event is for adults and mature teens. Registration costs $54. Learn more at crabtreefarms.org.

SPORTS

— Chattanooga Football Club will have a home game against Atlanta United at 3 p.m. Saturday at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. This is the third time in the club’s history that it has hosted Atlanta United. General admission tickets cost $25. Learn more at mlsnextpro.com/chattanoogafc.

THEATER

— Artistic Civic Theatre, 907 Gaston St., Dalton, will present its production of William Shakespeare’s comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $14-$19. The production will run through Feb. 1. Learn more at artisticcivictheatre.com.

— Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will present its production of “Love/Sick,” with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The show is a collection of nine short plays, exploring the pain and joy of being in love. This show is recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets cost $23, including fees. The production will run through Feb. 9. Learn more at theatrecentre.com.

— “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” the touring Broadway production, will have shows at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. The musical adapts the 1990 film, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, for the stage. Tickets cost $55-$123. Learn more at tivolichattanooga.com.

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