Fall Guide: Upcoming festivals, comedy shows, visual arts events and more 

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Providence Gallery Color Concepts: New Works by Curt Butler and P. Basille Nikitchenko. Curt Butler's oil paintings are inspired by landscapes and cityscapes from across the southeastern U.S. P. Basille Nikitchenko uses warn and cool tones to take his viewers to far away meadows and woodlands untouched by modern intervention. Opening reception on Sept. 16. Sept. 16-Oct. 8. New Works by Feature Artist, Lita Gatlin. Gatlin primarily paints landscapes of the Southeastern part of the United States and Europe, but she also does figurative work. Whatever her chosen subject, she seeks "to capture life being lived". Oct. 10-31. Abundance: New Landscape, Coastal and Still Life Works by Paula Holtzclaw & Jean Cauthen. Paula Holtzclaw has earned regional and national acclaim for her coastal landscapes of the southeastern United States. Jean Cauthen also paints the local Carolina Piedmont and the Italian countryside. Opening reception with the artists on Nov. 4. Nov. 4-30. 7th Annual Holiday Square Works Show. An array of artists display works of various mediums in square format and measuring up to 20"x20". Opening reception with the artists on Dec. 2. Dec. 2-Jan. 31. 601 Providence Road, Suite A, Charlotte. 704-333-4535. www.providencegallery.net.

Redsky Gallery New Works by Timothy McMahon. Timothy McMahon will showcase new paintings. Opening reception on Dec. 9, from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Dec. 9-Jan. 5. New Works by Andy Braitman. Featuring new paintings by Braitman. Opening reception on Sept. 9, from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Sept. 9-Nov. 4. New Works by Chico Harkrader and Pat Scull. Mixed media painter Chico Harkrader and ceramics artist Pat Scull will showcase new works. Opening reception on Nov. 11, from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Nov. 11-Dec. 6. 1523 Elizabeth Ave., Ste. 120, Charlotte. 704-377-6400. www.redskygallery.com.

Winthrop University Galleries Works by Pam Winegard and Janet Lasher. Mixed-media installation held in Lewandowski Student Gallery. Through Sept. 16. Counterpoints: Space and Form. Featuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork expressing viewpoints about space and form.Artists include Alice Ballard, Roger Dalrymple, Paul Yanko and Enid Williams. Held in Patrick Gallery. Sept. 12-Oct. 28. Works by Cherith Lundin. Through drawing, painting, and site-specific installations, Lundin's recent work explores ordinary, yet overlooked spaces. Held in Rutledge Gallery. Sept. 12-Oct. 28. 107 McLaurin Hll, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493. www2.winthrop.edu/vpa/galleries.

FESTIVALS/EVENTS

11th Annual All American Dog Show Presented by North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital. In addition to the dog show, a highlight of the event is the vendor area, where pet-related businesses and rescue organizations display and sell services and/or products, or raise money and awareness for organizations. Sat., Oct. 8, 5-8 p.m. Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius.

2011 Charlotte Oktoberfest Beers from a variety of breweries will be served, as well as food (brats, hot dogs, pretzels and more). There will also be live entertainment and games (table tennis, foosball, corn hole and others) in the Creative Loafing Beerlympic Village. For more information, visit www.charlotteoktoberfest.com. Sat., Oct. 8, 2-7 p.m. Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville Road, Charlotte. 704-596-4650. www.metrolinatradeshowexpo.com.

2011 International Festival Around 50 nations are represented at booths featuring informative cultural displays, marketplaces with arts and crafts and food. Also, live entertainment, dancing and a "Parade of Nations" with traditional costumes and attire. Free admission. Sat., Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. UNC-Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte. 704-687-7781. www.ifest.uncc.edu.

30th Annual Folklife Festival and Craft Show The fest features traditional and modern arts and crafts (baskets, pottery, jewelry, gourds and more), as well as local vendors selling goods and food, storytelling, music and more. $5-$7. Sept. 24-25, 10 a.m. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. 704-875-2312. www.lattaplantation.org.

47th Annual Festival In The Park More than 150 artists and crafts people actively demonstrate and display their art. In addition, there are multiple stages with entertainment, food vendors, games and activities for children and more. For a schedule of events, visit www.festivalinthepark.org. Free admission. Fri., Sept. 23, 4-9:30 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Freedom Park, 1900 East Blvd., Charlotte.

4th Annual Charlotte Fine Art Show High quality, juried fine art & fine craft event where global award-winning and top notch local Carolina artists come together to display and sale works of varying mediums. For more information, visit www.hotworks.org. $8; three-day weekend pass is $12; Free for children 12 years old and under. Fri., Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., Charlotte. 704-339-6000 www.charlotteconventionctr.com.

7th Annual Blues & Jazz Festival Four day festival in historic York and Rock Hill, S.C. Featuring Biscuit Miller & the Mix, Queen's Collective, Bristo Blue Band and many more artists at participating venues. Thurs., Sept. 22 (Preview); Thurs., Sept. 29-Sat., Oct. 1. More details at www.yorkcountyarts.org.