Events (today's date: Thursday 05-17-2012)

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• Pierre Bensusan at the Barking Legs Theater
  Thu 05-17-2012

  
  An Evening with Pierre Bensusan
  
  THURS, May 17 @ 7:30 pm
  $15 adv/$18 door
  
  How did we get this show with the revered French-Algerian guitarist, and how can we offer it to the most intimate audience on his US tour at the lowest price? This will be an absolutely exquisite show, not to be missed.
  Barking Legs Theater
  1307 Dodds Ave
  Chattanooga, TN 37404
  
  423-624-5347
  www.barkinglegs.org

• "Sound and Vision: A Photographer's View" at the Hunter Museum of American Art
  Thu 05-17-2012

  
  Lakshmi Luthra, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Assistant Professor of photography, media arts and graphic design will discuss celebrity photography as it relates to the new exhibition, Sound and Vision: Monumental Rock and Roll Photography.
  
  Sound and Vision presents 40 large-scale prints of many of the most notable musicians, songwriters and performers of the last half of the 20th century taken by 20 accomplished photographers. The exhibit examines the dynamic connection between the power of music and photography.
  
  Sound and Vision: A Photographer's View
  Thursday, May 17
  6 p.m. talk
  
  The exhibition was organized by The Columbus Museum, Ga., and guest curator Christopher Murray of Govinda Gallery in Washington, D.C.
  
  Exhibition sponsors: Signature Audio Systems and JDH Company, Inc. Roofing and Sheetmetal Contractors.

• Choral Evensong at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
  Thu 05-17-2012

  
  The Senior Choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will sing Choral Evensong on Ascension Day, Thursday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. Musical offerings include music of the late Gerre Hancock, Herbert Sumsion, Calvin Hampton and others. Free-will offering goes to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Reception to follow. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. 7th Street, Chattanooga. 423-266-8195.

• Film Chattanooga Meeting at the Downtown YMCA
  Thu 05-17-2012

  
  Film Chattanooga is holding its next quarterly event to take place at the YMCA in downtown Chattanooga. With a focus on the topic of screenwriting, the meeting will take place on Thursday, May 17th, at 6:30pm. There will be a panel discussion featuring experienced industry insiders who will be sharing their own stories and tips for screenwriting success. Industry professionals and film lovers alike are encouraged to attend. Members of the Chattanooga Film Society and the Chattanooga Writers' Guild may attend the event for free. Admission is $5 to the general public.
  
  There will be three panelists participating in the discussion. Jeff Burr is an established writer and director in the film industry with over 25 features to his credit. Rex Knowles is a screenwriter, actor, producer, and playwright who is currently the executive director of multiple theater programs at Chattanooga State. Anthony Sims, formerly an adjunct professor at UTC, has worked with British film director John Dower and has optioned several screenplays.
  
  "There is a common misconception that screenwriting is easy, that anyone can do it," says CFS president Dave Porfiri. "One of the reasons, we are having this panel discussion is to shatter this and other myths about screenwriting. The reality is that it is as hard as any other type of writing and that having a great idea for a movie is only the beginning of the writing process. Most screenwriters struggle for years before they get their first break. They also rarely get their screenplays read by producers without first securing a Hollywood-based literary agent. Our panelists will talk about these challenges to the aspiring screenwriter and offer career suggestions and tips."
  
  All attendees will be offered a 10% discount code to Showbiz Software and there will be a door prize drawing for one free screenplay evaluation from the Austin Film Festival's Screenplay and Teleplay Coverage Program.
  
  Film Chattanooga, an initiative of the Chattanooga Film Society, promotes film production activity in Southeast Tennessee and aims to raise the professional standards for the film and television production community in the region. For more information about Film Chattanooga or about becoming a partner or sponsor, visit www.filmchattanooga.org.

• Portrait Painting Workshop at Townsend Atelier
  Thu 05-17-2012

  
  Portrait Painting Workshop
  Instructor: Mia Bergeron | May 16 & 17, May 23 & 24 | 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  
  This class is an introduction to portrait painting in oils from life. Some background in oil painting is suggested. Cost: $250
  
  Pre-registration is required for all classes. You may register on line at www.townsendatelier.com or by phone 423-266-2712. Classes fill up quickly so early registration is encouraged. Questions? Feel free to contact us.

• Introduction to Video Class at AVA
  Thu 05-17-2012

  
  Introduction to Video with Final Cut Pro
  
  Instructor: Neely Hyde
  
  In this 5-week class, participants will learn how to use a Mini-DV camera, transfer digital video footage to a computer, edit that footage in a timeline using Final Cut Pro, and create a project DVD. Composition, timing, lighting, editing and sound are just a few of the concepts that will be covered. This class is ideal for the beginning or intermediate filmmaker.
  
  Thursdays, May 3-31 / 6-8 pm
  $145 AVA Members/$225 Non-Members
  Class Limit: 9
  
  Visit www.avarts.org to register.

• New York Style Deli Lunch at the Jewish Cultural Center
  Thu 05-17-2012

  
  Enjoy a New York style deli lunch complete with sandwiches, soups and sides on Thursday, May 17, noon at the Jewish Cultural Center. Yum! No program, just great food and fellowship. The cost for lunch is $10.00. RSVPs are requested, rsvp@jewishchattanooga.com or 493-0270 ext. 10.
  
  Lunch will include all your deli favorites – matzo ball soup, potato salad, sandwiches filled with kosher meats, all the fixings, homemade apple strudel and much more. Please call to reserve fix-it-yourself, take-out orders by noon the day before!
  
  The Jewish Cultural Center, funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga, offers programs, classes, and exhibits; social services; and a preschool—all rooted in Jewish values. The facility enables the Jewish community to raise its visibility, foster relationships, and strengthen its identity in the Chattanooga area. All programs are open to everyone regardless of religious affiliation.

• Submission Deadline for the 2012 TACA Biennial Exhibit
  Thu 05-17-2012

  
  Tennessee Association of Craft Artists
  
  Call for Entries
  The 2012 TACA Biennial
  
  The Best of Tennessee Craft exhibit showcases the fine craft of Tennessee, providing public visibility and recoginition for the quality and diversity of craft found throughout the state.  This juried exhibit will be held at the Tennessee State Museum, with cash awards presented including Best of Show.
  
  May 17:  Deadline for receipt of entries
  May 30:  Notification of selection
  July 23 - 27:  Receipt of selected work at the Tennessee State Museum
  September 29:  Reception
  October 22 - 26:  Work returned using artist provided shipping labels
  
  Guest juror Martha Connell, owner of Connell Gallery, Atlanta
  
  August 24 to October 21:  Exhibition open to the public
  
  Visit www.tennesseecrafts.org for more information.

• "A Doll's House" at the St. Andrews Center
  Fri 05-18-2012

  
  The community is invited to join Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga (ETC) for Kelly Lapczynski’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s “A DOLL’S HOUSE”, May 4 - 20; Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Performances will take place in the St. Andrews Center, 1918 Union Avenue.
  
  “First and foremost, Ibsen wrote a tragedy. The story is based on the true life events of one of Ibsen's friends, author Laura Smith Petersen,” explains director Kelly Lapczynski. “When Laura's husband contracted tuberculosis, doctors advised that he go south to recuperate and Laura participated in a forgery to acquire the money. When he discovered the forgery, he divorced Laura and threw her out of the house. Within a few years, Laura was sent to a mental hospital and Ibsen began to write A DOLL'S HOUSE. “
  
  “I love the way it address marriage conventions,” says actor John Thomas Cecil. “Ibsen’s classic delves into issues that are so mainstream today, yet were so controversial in his time. It has been fun to explore the contrast between the life we life we live today and Ibsen’s world.”
  
  Tickets are $10 and are available at www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com, by calling 423-987-5141 and at the box office. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Free parking is available behind the St. Andrews Center.
  
  ETC’s production of “A DOLL’S HOUSE” is directed by Kelly Lapczynski. Cast members include Brandi Alexander, John Thomas Cecil, Evie Durant, Christy Gallo, Jamie Goodnight, Karen Keith and Doug May. The stage manager is Eric “Red” Wyatt. More information about the show can be found at www.adollshouse.org. 
  
  About Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga (ETC)
  ETC is a non-profit theatre company housed at the St. Andrews Center at 1918 Union Avenue in Historic Highland Park. This is ETC’s third season. For more information about the season, programming and opportunities, visit www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com or call 423-987-5141. ETC’s producing partners are John Thomas Cecil, Christy Gallo and Garry Lee Posey.

• "Soldier, Come Home" at the Gem Theater
  Fri 05-18-2012

  
  The Gem Players Presents
  
  Frank W. Wickes
  Soldier, Come Home
  a play based on family Civil War letters
  
  May 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m.
  May 20 and 27 at 2:30 p.m.
  
  Gem Theater, Etowah
  
  423-263-3270

• Nightfall Concert Series at Miller Plaza
  Fri 05-18-2012

  
  The Nightfall Concert Series begins its 24th year of great summer musical programming for 16 weeks, starting Friday, May 11, with a headline show by Alexis P. Suter Band. The opening act is Ashley & The X’s. These FREE shows are held each Friday on the River City Stage at Miller Plaza, from May 11 through September 7.
  
  Recently nominated as Best Soul Blues Female Artist, Alexis P. Suter is a true vocal phenomenon, with a deep baritone voice that catches some folks off guard at first. Among her biggest fans are music giants B.B. King and Levon Helm, with Suter regularly playing at Helm’s Ramble shows in Woodstock, NY.
  
  Presented and produced by Chattanooga Presents, Nightfall continues to bring an eclectic mix of rock, blues, jazz, world music, funk, bluegrass and folk music to downtown Chattanooga. Nightfall will keep its commitment to the local arts community by featuring Chattanooga musicians for each opening act, beginning at 7 PM, followed by performances by national and international talent beginning at 8 PM. Beer, wine, food and non-alcoholic drink concessions are available on site. No outside food or beverages are allowed.
  
  Below is the entire 2012 Nightfall schedule listed by headliner first with local, opening group following:
  
  May 11 - Alexis P. Suter Band with Ashley & The X’s
  
  May 18 - Seven Handle Circus with The Dismembered Tennesseans
  
  May 25 - Elliott BROOD with Land Camera
  
  June 1 - Honey Island Swamp Band with Rick Bowers & The Saints of Main Street
  
  WE BREAK ON JUNE 8 & 15 FOR RIVERBEND & BONNAROO
  
  June 22 - Shannon McNally with Ryan Oyer Band
  
  June 29 - Young Dubliners with More Like Me
  
  July 6 - Dirty Bourbon River Show with The Snake Doctors
  
  July 13 - Deer Tick with Behold the Brave
  
  July 20 - Chuck Prophet with Endelouz
  
  July 27 - Van Hunt with Rick Rushing & The Blues Strangers
  
  August 3-  “McKay’s Road to Nightfall” winners – Strung Like A Horse with Jordan Hallquist
  
  August 10 - Hayes Carll with Amber Fults & The Ambivalent Lovers
  
  August 17 - Eilen Jewell with Long Gone Darlings
  
  August 24 - The Apache Relay with Glowing Bordis
  
  August 31 - Tizer with Milele Roots
  
  September 7 - Quiet Company with Telemonster
  
  Corporate sponsors for this year’s series are Bud Light, Fletcher Bright’s One North Shore, Kelly Cars, River City Company, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Warehouse Row, Big River Grille & Brewing Works, Southern Honda Powersports, Walden Security, and UTC, with media support from Fox 61, NPR/Music 88.1 and The Pulse.
  
  For more information on this FREE community concert series, call 423.265.0771 or visit www.NightfallChattanooga.com for a complete, interactive website that includes music samples by each headliner, as well as other important information for first-time attendees.

• "Rock the Bluff" at the Hunter Museum of American Art
  Fri 05-18-2012

  
  Avant-art invites you to
  
  ROCK THE BLUFF: A Sound and Vision Party
  
  Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m.
  Hunter Museum of American Art
  
  Join us as we celebrate the new exhibition, Sound and Vision: Monumental Rock and Roll Photography, with food, drinks and rock 'n' roll provided by one of Chattanooga's favorite bands, The Nim Nims. Wear your favorite rock 'n' roll t-shirt or concert attire.
  
  Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 day of
  Purchase online at www.huntermuseum.org or call 423.267.0968 to purchase by phone. 
  
  Hunter Museum of American Art
  10 Bluff View
  Chattanooga, TN 37403

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