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Lights. Camera. NASCAR
Through Oct. 1Museums
Just because you live in the south doesn’t mean that you like NASCAR. Watching loud cars drive around and around and around just isn’t for everyone. What you may find more interesting is the huge influence that racing has had on film. In NASCAR Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit you’ll get to see the ways the sport has influenced blockbusters like Jurassic Park and Days of Thunder. Artifacts include items like the Cole Trickle car from Days of Thunder, the Doc Hudson car from Cars, the Wonder Bread car from Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and other objects from movie sets. $19.95-$12.95; free for members
“Lights. Camera. NASCAR.” Exhibit
Through Oct. 1
(704) 654-4400Family, Sports & Recreation, Museums
Don’t miss the red-carpet worthy, star-studded coming attraction at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “Lights. Camera. NASCAR.” illustrates the tremendous appeal NASCAR holds both on the track and the big screen. Glitz and glamour await as you explore NASCAR’s legacy in Hollywood from the promotion of blockbusters like “Jurassic Park” to starring roles in smash hits like “Days of Thunder.” Artifacts are ready for their close-ups and include items like the Doc Hudson car from “CARS,” the Wonder Bread car from “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” and dozens of other artifacts straight from the set.
Admission is $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and military, $12.95 for children 5-12 and free for children younger than 5.
An Evening with Tennessee Williams
Thu., Oct. 3, 8 p.m., Fri., Oct. 4, 8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 5, 8 p.m., Sun., Oct. 6, 2 p.m., Thu., Oct. 10, 8 p.m., Fri., Oct. 11, 8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 12, 8 p.m., Sun., Oct. 13, 2 p.m., Thu., Oct. 17, 8 p.m., Fri., Oct. 18, 8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 19, 8 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 20, 2 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
A sampling of several short plays by one of America's best playwrights, Tennessee Williams. His plays feature the extremes of human brutality and sexual behavior. Presented by Davidson Community Players. $12-$20
New Eyes on America: The Genius of Richard Caton Woodville
June 29-Nov. 3Visual Arts
This exhibition will feature approximately four dozed paintings and works on paper by Richard Caton Woodville and his contemporaries, and offering a fascinating window onto this dynamic, transformative moment in our country's history.
Race Viewing Party- Ford Ecoboost 400
Sun., Nov. 17, 3 p.m. (704) 654-4400Film, Family, Sports & Recreation
Make plans to attend a Race Viewing Party at the NASCAR Hall of Fame! Races are shown live in the Belk High Octane Theatre where you’ll experience the excitement of watching the race on our 64 foot wide screen, complete with surround sound. You’ll have access to in-car video feeds plus scanners will be available so you can listen in on driver and crew dialogues. Concessions are available too…it’s the next best thing to being at the track.
$10 General Admission/$8 for Rookie/Crew Chief/Pit Crew Members/FREE for Winners/Champions/Legends Members
Narnia
Sat., Nov. 9, 1 & 4 p.m., Sun., Nov. 10, 1 & 4 p.m., Thu., Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Fri., Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Sat., Nov. 16, 1 & 4 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 17, 4 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Based on the children's story The Chronicles of Narnia. Presented by Davidson Community Players. $10
900 N.C. Music Factory Blvd., Suite B3
Uptown
980-321-4702Buddy Valastro
Thu., Dec. 12, 7:30-10:30 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
The star of TLC’s Cake Boss, brings a special holiday show with demonstrations, behind-the-scene stories from his hit TV show, a Q&A session, and cupcake/cake decorating. $35.75-$45.75
Miracle on 34th Street
Thu., Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Fri., Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Sat., Dec. 7, 8 p.m., Sun., Dec. 8, 2 p.m., Thu., Dec. 12, 8 p.m., Fri., Dec. 13, 8 p.m., Sat., Dec. 14, 8 p.m., Sun., Dec. 15, 2 & 7 p.m., Thu., Dec. 19, 8 p.m., Fri., Dec. 20, 8 p.m., Sat., Dec. 21, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 22, 2 & 7 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Based on the classic file Miracle of 34th Street. The Davidson Community Players, presenting this production, aim to create a radio station in the theater. $12-$20
Improv Comedy Show by Charlotte Comedy Theater
Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 28 803-548-6824Comedy, Theater/Dance/Performance Art, Singles
CCT is Charlotte's longest running professional improv ensemble. Shows are high energy, interactive, improv comedy that rated this amazing ensemble "Best in Charlotte". Audiences are encouraged to shout out suggestions which the talented cast turns into comedic genius. 21 and over, rated R for content.
$10
The American Art Tile, 1880-1940
Through Dec. 29Visual Arts
This exhibition will feature approximately 40 decorative tiles from The Mint Museum's permanent collection, including the permanently installed fireplace, Arkansas Traveller.
Fashionable Silhouettes
Through Dec. 31Visual Arts
The exhibit features garments and accessories spanning three centuries of fashion history. $5-$10; free for children 4 years old and under; free on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m.
Threads of Identity: Contemporary Maya Textiles
Through Dec. 31Visual Arts
The exhibit features traditional Maya clothing, including fashions of the Kaqchikel, Ixil, K'iche', Mam, Tz'utujil, Chuj, Awakatek, Jakaltek, and Poqomchi' from Guatemala, and Tzotzil and Tzeltal from Chiapas, Mexico. $5-$10; free for children 4 years old and under; free on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m.
The Transformed Self: Performance Masks from Mexico
Through Dec. 31Visual Arts
The works come from the primary mask-producing regions of Mexico where dance performances commonly accompany religious rituals and civic events. $5-$10; free for children 4 years old and under; free on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m.
