Classical Music
Charlotte Symphony The Charlotte Symphony performs “The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony.” Amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by singer Randy Jackson. Fri., April 1, 8 p.m. $18-$38. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-972-2000.
First Tuesday Concerts Chamber Music at St. Peter’s presents Schubert’s “Rosamunde” String Quartet. AfterWork Concert begins at 5:30 p.m. Tue., April 5, 12:10 p.m. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-335-0009.
Tosca Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece is a tale of obsessive love, manipulation and betrayal. Presented by Opera Carolina. March 31, 7:30 p.m.; April 2, 8 p.m.; April 3, 2 p.m. $10-$81. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Wingate Classical Series Wingate University’s 2004-2005 classical series highlights mezzo-soprano Mary Phillips. www.wingate.edu. Thu., March 31, 7:30 p.m. $15. George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University. 704-233-8300.
Comedy
Charlotte Comedy Theater Extreme Improv. High energy, interactive improv comedy, rated R. www.extremeimprov.com. Fri & Sat, 8pm & 10pm. $10. 1111 – D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Mar. 23-26: Mutzie and Mark Evans. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille The Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience. Whose Line, Second City, and Sketchprov- style improv comedy. Reservations suggested. www.pinkturtle.net. Sat., 8:30pm. $5. 911 E. Morehead St. 704-301-1564.
Fire & Ice Lounge Stand-Up Comedy. “Fools Club”. Fri., April 1, 7 p.m. $5.
SK Netcafe Stand-Up. “Comedy for Cans.” Bring canned goods to feed the hungry. Wed., April 6, 10 p.m. 1425 Elizabeth Ave. 704-334-1523.
The Perch The Perch Sketch Live Comedy. At Charlotte Comedy Theatre, 1111 Hawthorne Ln. www.theperch.com. Thursdays, 9pm (non-smoking); 10:30pm (smoking). 704-566-0053.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History Our Changing Landscape: Early Views of People and Place in the Carolina Piedmont. An exhibition that illustrates and interprets the changes in the Carolina Piedmont landscape. March 17-May 25. Stitched from the Soul. The Farmer-James collection of African American quilts. March 17-25. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place If These Walls Could Talk. The exhibit investigates the science and history of the structures that human create. March 17-May 31. IMAX Dome. Now showing Roar: Lions of the Kalahari, Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure and Forces of Nature. www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Rural Voices and Visions: Local Communities Speak Out About Their Landscapes. March 17-April 20. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Creighton Michael: Patterns of Perception. March 17-July 3. The Guild. Monthly meeting with Carolyn DeMeritt presenting: “The Impact Photography has on Human Emotions.” Guests welcome. Wed., March 23, 7 p.m. Free. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection. April 2-Dec. 31. Speaking Volumes: Vessels from the Collections of Mint Museums. March 17-April 17. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot : Celebrities. Mar. 29, 6:30-8pm. $30. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.
Museum of York County Eewww, Yuck!. Understanding Nature’s Most Unhuggable Creatures. Through Summer 2005. Our Changing Landscapes: Early views of people and places in Carolina Piedmont. March 17-May 15. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Arboretum Elizabeth Dole. N.C Senator will discuss and sign her book Hearts Touched with Fire: My 500 Favorite Inspirational Quotations. Sat., April 2, 7 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.
Spoken Word
Dilworth Playhouse Café Poetry Open Mic. Sat., March 26, 7:45 p.m. Free. 1427 South Blvd., Suite 103. 704-632-0336.
Tea Rex Teahouse Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Fri., April 1, 7:30 p.m. 2102 South Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Theater: Openings
Benedictions The Covenant Network Regional Conference and The Davidson Community Players present a play by Judy Simpson Cook. Fri., April 1, 7 p.m. Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. 704-892-5338.
Crimes of the Heart A play about relationships and chaos in the lives of three sisters, presented by the Dept. of Dance and Theatre. Mar. 30-Apr. 2, 8pm; Apr. 3, 2pm. $5-$12. Robinson Hall, UNCC. 704-687-2599.
Freedom Train Educational performance presented by TheatreworksUSA for students in York County. Reservations required. Wed., March 23, 10:30 a.m. $3. Byrnes Auditorium, Winthrop. 803-328-2787.
Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In Yorkville Players production based on the popular late 1960s TV program. www.yorkvilleplayers.com. Apr. 1-2, 8-9 at 8pm; Apr. 3 & 10 at 3pm. $8. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-7505.
Theater: Ongoing
The Blue Room BareBones Theatre Group presents the NC premiere of David Hare’s adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s Reigen. Mar. 10-Mar. 26, Thu-Sat, 8pm. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Lord of Light A re-creation of the Easter story performed outdoors. www.narroway.net. Mar. 24-25 & 26, 8:30pm. $5-$10. King’s Arena, Fort Mill, 2175 Gethsemane Ct., Fort Mill. 803-802-2300.
Vampire Love The Actor’s Gym present a play by Tony Wright. Mar. 11-Mar. 26, Thu, 8pm; Fri & Sat, 8:30pm. $10. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
Visual Arts: Openings
Actor’s Theatre Kevin Starr. An exhibit of paintings. Opening Reception: Apr. 1, 7-9pm. April 1-23. 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Portfolio Review. Winter Quarter 2005 Graduating Class. Thu., March 24, 4-7 p.m. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Amy Steinberg. An exhibit of paintings. April 5-May 28. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Excavations : Explorations. A group exhibition of emerging artists. Opening Reception: Apr. 1, 6pm. Through April. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
The Light Factory Phil Moody. Exhibit: Textile Towns. Opening Reception: Apr. 1-6-9pm. April 1-May 12. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
McColl Center for Visual Art Puppets, Ghosts and Zombies: The Sculpture of Pat Keck. One-person exhibition. Opening Reception: Mar. 25, 6-9pm. March 25-June 11. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center Women of a New Tribe II. This project features b&w photos by photojournalist Jerry Taliaferro, who has done a series celebrating the beauty of African American women. March 17-31. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Victoria Burke. An exhibit of paintings. March 17-30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Bank of America Plaza Within Our Walls. A group exhibition of contemporary artwork. March 17-Nov. 1. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
Binders Art and Frame Garlin Russel. An exhibit of oil paintings. Through March. 284 S. Sharon Amity.
Center of the Earth Gallery Duy Huynh. An exhibit of new paintings. March 17-April 24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Charlotte Art League Furnishings. Through Mar. 25. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Christa Faut Gallery Scott Duce. A solo exhibition of paintings and drawings. March 17-April 18. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Barbara Strasberg. An exhibit of sculptures. The adjoining Queen’s Beans Coffee Shop will also debut paintings by Linda Brown. March 17-31. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Dalton Gallery The South Carolina Watercolor Society Show. Through March. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.
Davidson College Break Thy Leg. A multi-media exhibition of art and design from the Royal Shakespeare Company. March 17-April 15. 704-894-2344.
ElderArt Gallery Javier Lopez Barbosa. Solo Exhibition of paintings. Through March. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Gallery 620 Middle East meets Middle America. An exhibit of large-scale digital photographic montages. March 17-31. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.
The Gallery at Carillon Janos Eneydi. Exhibition: Made in America. Through June 11. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Gallery L, Main Library Jack Weil’s World. Tour the globe through the lens of a camera and photographs of nature, landscapes and human interest – all taken by Charlotteans. March 20-April 17. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Gaston County Public Library Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation. A national touring exhibition. Through Apr. 15. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Fig. An exhibit of works by Michele Norris and Michelle Sutton. Through Apr. 23. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Hayes George Gallery Land and Light. A group landscape exhibition by gallery artists. March 17-April 9. 225 East Worthington Ave. # 100. 704-332-3278.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Christopher Terry. Artifacts & Interiors, a solo exhibition. Through April. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Wayne McDowell. Exhibition: A Fixed Gaze. Through April. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery The Monoprint in Three Directions. An exhibition of prints by Romare Bearden, Wolf Kahn and Robert Motherwell. Through March. Daniel Douke. An exhibit of Rose Paintings. March 19-April 16. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Contemporary Masters Print & Work on Paper Show. Exhibit entitled “From the South and Beyond.” March 17-April 30. From the South and Beyond. Contemporary Masters Print & Work on Paper Show. March 17-April 30. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Nobel Portraits: Celebrating Innovation and Creativity. Photographs by Peter Badge. March 17-25. Industry of Form. A group exhibition of industrial images. March 17-25. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Addie James. One-woman show by folk artist. Through March. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
Modern Eye Gallery Non-Objective Energies. An exploration of abstract painting styles featuring multiple artists. March 19-April 30. 1923-A South Blvd. 704-333-3190.
Pottery Central Pottery Central Gallery. Functional, sculptural and decorative pottery by local potters. Friday & Saturday 10-5 or call for appointment. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.
Shain Gallery Connie Winters. Exhibit Reflections. Through March. 601 Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Lewellen Padgett / Travis Conrad Erion. An exhibit of shadow boxes and paintings. Through Mar. 26. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
Winthrop University Galleries Group Exhibition. Contemporary quilts, sculptural basketry and Iron crafts. March 17-25. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
This article appears in Mar 23-29, 2005.
