Classical Music
Broadway Gold! Carolina Voices MainStage Choir, their band and guests salute the best of Broadway featuring hits and time-tested melodies. www.carolinavoices.com. May 19-20, 8pm; May 21 3pm & 8pm; May 22 3pm. $20-$25. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-377-9124.
Charlotte Symphony The Classics Series finale featuring violinist Calin Ovidiu Lupanu. May 13, 8 p.m.; May 14, 8 p.m. $14-$68. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
Cosi fan tutte CPCC presents Mozart’s comic opera about love, deception, and betrayal. May 13-14, 8pm; May 15, 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
The Magic Flute The opera weaves together many of the forces that are essential to all people: love, discernment, faith and enlightenment. May 19, 7:30 p.m.; May 21, 8 p.m.; May 22, 2 p.m. $15-$91. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Providence Chamber Music Series The final concert of the Season, “From Two To Four,” demonstrates how the sound of an ensemble changes as the ensemble expands. Sun., May 15, 7 p.m. Free. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-333-9536.
Reach Out Chamber Music at St. Peter’s Outreach Concert Festival. www.chambermusicatstpeters.org. Sun., May 15, 4 p.m. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Davidson. 704-335-0009.
Comedy
Big Chill Queen City Comedy. Hosted by Chris “FunnyMan” Robinson. Wednesdays. 911 E. Morehead St. 704-358-9888.
Charlotte Comedy Theater Live Improvised Comedy. Interactive, improvisational comedy similar to Whose Line Is it Anyway. Rated R. www.charlottecomedy.com. Thursdays – The Perch sketch comedy 9pm & 10:15 call 704-566-0053. Fri & Sat, 8 & 10pm. $10. 1111 – D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. May 11-14 & 18-21: Hypnotist Mike Mesmer “eyes”. 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. Fri. & Sat., 8:30pm. $5. 911 E. Morehead St. 704-301-1564.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History Kites to Kitty Hawk. A multi-media interactive exhibit. May 5-Sept. 6. Our Changing Landscape: Early Views of People and Places in the Carolina Piedmont. An exhibition that illustrates and interprets the changes in the Carolina Piedmont landscape. May 5-25. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place If These Walls Could Talk. The exhibit investigates the science and history of the structures that humans create. May 5-31. 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. Downtown Walking Tour. If interested in learning about Charlotte’s Downtown area, including the historical 4th Ward neighborhood, then check out the museum’s Spring walking tours. Reservations suggested. Thursdays in May, 5:30pm. $5-$8. Project Hometown’s Create. Don’t Hate. Moving Poets collaborates with the museum for exhibit. Through May. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Creighton Michael: Patterns of Perception. May 5-July 3. Mill Village: A Piedmont Rhapsody. Relive the history of the mills through this multi-media performance by the Charlotte Symphony Chamber Ensemble. Sun., May 15, 2 p.m. Free after museum admission. Porcelain American Style. Through June 14. Retrospective of Prints by Chuck Close. May 5-Aug. 7. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft + Design Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection. May 5-Dec. 31. Point of View III: North Carolina Artists as Collectors. May 7-Oct. 9. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. 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. May 5-15. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Dynasty Books Daaimah S. Poole. Author will sign What’s Real. Fri., May 13, 6:30 p.m. 5471 Central Ave. 704-563-4520.
Gaston County Public Library Thomas Rain Crowe. Author will read from and discuss his book, Zoro’s Field: My Life in the Appalachian Woods. Copies will be available for purchase. Sat., May 14, 4 p.m. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2164/ Dial 4.
Park Road Books Dean King. Author will sign Skeletons on the Zahara. Thu., May 12, 7 p.m. Thomas Rain Crowe. Author will sign Zoro’s Field. Sat., May 14, 1 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.
RealEyes BookStore Claudette Milner. Author will sign her book Children of Plains Estates. Sun., May 15, 2-5 p.m. 3306-A N. Davidson. 704-377-8989.
Spoken Word
Jackson’s Java Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Thu., May 12, 8 p.m. 8544 University City Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Theater: Openings
Holy Moses Christ the King Community Theater presents an upbeat musical for the whole family. May 13-15, 7pm. $3-$5. Christ the King Church, 13501 York Rd. 704-587-0073.
Menopause the Musical A locally cast Charlotte production. Opening night: May 18. www.capritheatre.com. Tues-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 4pm & 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $39.50. Capri Theatre, 3500 E. Independence Blvd. 704-563-3332.
The Trial Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Ensemble Company presents Kafka’s stark thriller. Recommended for ages 12 and up. May 18-19, 7:30pm; May 20 9pm; May 21, 4pm & 7:30pm; May 22, 7:30pm. $9. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-333-8983.
Theater: Ongoing
The Commedia Princess and the Pea A Tarradiddle Players production based loosely and laughingly on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. May 13, 7:30pm; May 14, 1pm & 3pm; May 15, 2pm & 4pm. $10. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.
Coyote Ugly Barebones Theatre Group present the NC premiere of Coyote Ugly. www.barebones.org. May 5-22, Thur-Sat, 8pm; May 22, 3pm. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
The Fantasticks A local production of the longest running musical in the world. May 13-15, 8pm; May 15, 2:30pm. $10-$15. Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring Street, NW, Concord. 704-788-2405.
Forever Plaid Four guys, one dream… and whole lot of Plaid. A hilarious, yet touching musical. Apr. 27-June 5, Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 4pm & 8pm; Sun, 3pm & 6:30pm. $30-$40. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Nine Theatre Charlotte presents Tony-award winning musical. May 12-14, 19-21, 8pm; May 12 & 22, 2:30pm. $17-$22. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-334-9128.
The Pink Panther Strikes Again The production is based on the classic film by Blake Edwards. May 13-15, Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $5-$8. Clover Middle School, 320 Clinton Ave. 803-831-1048.
Visual Arts: Openings
ArtHouse Sky Hixson. Solo exhibit. Fri., May 20, 7-11 p.m. 3103 Cullman Ave. 704-577-4587.
Cosmos Cafe Contrary Views. A solo exhibit by Charlotte artist Mike Watson. Opening Reception: May 13, 7:30-9pm. Through July. 300 N. College St., Suite 101. 704-372-3553.
Dalton Gallery Works by Karen Simpson. Artist Reception: May 26, 5:30-7:30pm. May 23-June 27. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.
The Light Factory Family Matters. Images by Deborah Willis and Hank Willis Thomas. In the Knight Gallery. May 20-June 30. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Pura Vida Gallery Art & Culture. Featuring live performances and art fromlocal and international artists. 2nd Friday, 7-10pm. 1521 Central Ave. 704-335-8587.
Queens University Art Show. Presenting works by the students Melanie Miller Longshore. McEwen Hall Lobby. May 15, 2-5pm. On view through May 22. 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-337-2537.
T’Afo Studio Gallery T’Afo Feimster. An exhibition of 3-D wall sculptures in a new medium called Pibarock. Through May. 3103 Cullman Ave. 704-509-5777.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Carter Seibels. Charleston glass artist and jewelry designer will display Divali Glass Jewelry. May 5-31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
ArtHouse Glover Gallery/Studio. New works by James Matthews, Janet Barnes Ross and Patrick Glover. Through May. 3103 Cullman Ave. 704-577-4587.
Article Gallery Mary Ellen Neff. An exhibit of Encaustic Paintings. May 5-31. 2041 South Blvd. 704-376-5881.
Bank of America Gallery Decades 1940-1990. Art from the Bank of America Collection. May 5-July 9. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.
Bank of America Plaza Within Our Walls. A group exhibition of contemporary artwork. May 5-Nov. 1. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
Big Toe Studio Clayton Venhuizen. An exhibit of paintings. Fri., May 20, 6 p.m. 3123 Cullman Ave. 704-578-8529.
Center for the Arts, Rock Hill Senior Showcase. A group of graduating Winthrop art majors will display recent works. Perimeter Gallery. Through June 11. 121 E. Main St.
Center of the Earth Gallery Jacob Cooley. Solo exhibition of paintings. May 6-June 25. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Paintings. Solo exhibition of acrylic paintings by Herb Jackson. May 5-June 17. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Jewelry and Glassworks exhibit. Through May. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Amy Steinberg. An exhibit of paintings. May 5-28. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
Dalton Gallery Sybil Mitchell & Suzann Marchin. An exhibition of recent works. Through May 16. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.
Dilworth Playhouse Café Bloomology. An exhibit of paintings by Ryn Rui. May 5-15. 1427 South Blvd., Suite 103. 704-632-0336.
ElderArt Gallery Step by Step. An exhibition of works by Leonel Matheu. May 6-June 1. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Gallery 620 Ballad of the Yellow House. A solo exhibition of paintings by Jerry Lee Kirk. May 6-June 26. 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 Mythic Visions: Yarn Paintings of a Huichol Shaman. Through June 27. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Something Like Cold Cream. An exhibition of works by UNC Charlotte advanced ceramics students. Through May 28. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Hayes George Gallery Andrew Lui. An exhibition of paintings. May 5-28. 225 East Worthington Ave. # 100. 704-332-3278.
Hidell Brooks Gallery David Kroll. An exhibit of recent paintings. May 6-June 25. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Richard Fennell, Mary Engel. An exhibit of new paintings and recent works. May 6-July 1. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jeanne Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Carmella Jarvi. An exhibition of paintings. Reception: May 27, 6-7:30pm. May 4-June 17. Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South, Gastonia.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Face to Face. Solo exhibition of etchings, woodcuts and screenprints by Chuck Close. May 5-28. Rick Horton. Sculpture and Works on Paper. May 5-28. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Eric Anderson. A solo exhibition of works. Through June. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Phil Moody. Exhibit: Textile Towns. May 5-12. 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. May 5-June 11. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Raw Vision. A group exhibition of paintings. Through May. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
Modern Eye Gallery Two Women: Two Visions. An Exhibit of East meets West. Through June. 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.
Redsky Gallery Teapot Extravaganza. May 6-29. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. 17th annual exhibit. May 5-June 24. 1898 Alumni Dr. 803-323-2493.
Shain Gallery Personal Space. An exhibition of works by Geoffrey Johnson & Kim Schuessler. May 5-30. 601 Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Skillbeck Gallery Group exhibition. Featuring two emerging Charlotte photographic artists. May 6-21. 248 S. Sharon Amity Rd., Cotswold Village Shops, Courtyard. 704-366-8613.
This article appears in May 11-17, 2005.
