Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Dec. 14, 2011 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Mr. Gnome at Snug Harbor
• Live from WVL Radio Theatre: It's a Wonderful Life at Booth Playhouse
• Shovels & Rope at Visulite Theatre
• Ron Feingold at The Comedy Zone Charlotte
• Annual Winter Juried Exhibit at Mint Hill Arts