Classical Music
Combined Choirs and Symphonic Wind Ensemble Tue., Dec. 9, 8 p.m. Free. University City United Methodist Church, 6100 W. Sugar Creek Road.
ProvidenceChamber Music Series Providence United Methodist Church, corner of Providence Rd & Sharon Amity. Sun., Dec. 7, 5 p.m. Free. 704-333-9536.
Rejoice Presented by N. Mecklenburg Community Chorus. Dec. 1, 7:30pm, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion St., Cornelius. Dec. 8, 7:30pm, First Baptist Church, 121 N. Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville. Free. 704-947-0438.
Comedy
Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Live improvised comedy created from your suggestions. Visit www.extremeimprov.com for more information. Call for reservations. Fridays: Long Form Fridays, scenes and monologues from a single audience suggestion, $5; Saturdays: improv comedy with audience suggestions, Rated R, $10. 8pm both nights. 1958 E 7th St. 1-866-467-7681.
Central Ave Playhouse Psychotic Pooch. Live Sketch Comedy and improv. Material is NC-17, seating is limited. Call for reservations. Fri., Sat., 11 p.m. $10. 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.
Dance
12 Months of Community Dance Chris Thompson & The Cultural Ensemble present a celebration concert featuring liturgical, lyrical, tap, jazz, African and hip hop dance along with spoken word and vocal elements. E.E. Waddell High School, 7030 Nations Ford Rd. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $12 for children (under 12) & seniors. 704-890-0970.
Museums
Discovery Place Machine Shop. Get a lift from the pulley, spin wheels, gears and learn about inclined planes and more. www.discoveryplace.org. Omnimax. Now showing: Space Station, Top Speed, and Journey Into Amazing Caves. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Focus on Justice: Carolina Photographers and the Carolina Piedmont. Exhibit featuring photographs documenting the regional Civil Rights movement as seen through the eyes of Carolina photographers. Nov. 26-Jan. 29. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art All Aglow. Through February 15, 2004. The Art of Romare Bearden. The museum will put on display its 19 remaining works by Charlotte native. Through Jan. 4. Fashions of the Crinoline Era: 1840-1865. Vantage Point 1. Julie Moos: Friends and Enemies, featuring portraits of couples who are either best friends or worst enemies and places them against a non-descript background. Exhibit runs through Dec. 7. Raphael to Monet. Features 58 masterpieces from one of the nation’s most celebrated collections of European art from the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Exhibit runs through Jan. 11. Spectrum: The Sclulpture of Jon Kuhn. Works in blown glass. On exhibit through March 21, 2004. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design American Quilt Classics 1800 – 1980: The Charles and Fleur Bresler Collection. Through Jan. 4, 2004. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.
Museum of York County Eye to Eye: Photography by Kim Wolhuter. Through Dec. 14. Piecing a Quilt of Life: World Connections. Features contemporary art quilts made by 23 women with stories to tell. Exhibit runs through Apr. 25, 2004. Vernon Grant Santas. Showcase of witty and colorful holiday imagery. Nov. 26-Jan. 4. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Spoken Word
Afro-American Cultural Center Queen City Soul Slam. Monthly Slam where poets compete to be Charlotte’s first Slam Team. Winners will compete at the National Poetry Slam. Wed., Dec. 17, 8 p.m. $5 poets, $3 general public. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Jackson’s Java Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Thu., Dec. 11, 8 p.m. 8544 University City Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Mert’s Heart and Soul Uptown Saturday Nite. Featuring singers, rappers, and poets. Sign up for the Open Mic Showcase. Details: www.motifentertainment.com. Every second and last Saturday of the month at 10pm-until. $7 cover. 214 N. College St. 704-342-4222.
Southend Performing Arts Center BareBones Poetry Project. SPAC will feature regional authors reading selections of their poetry, short stories and performance poetry. Third Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Tea Rex Teahouse Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Fri., Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. 2102 South Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Tonic The Soul Movement. An underground nite for Spoken Word/Poetry, Soul Classics, Neo-Soul, Deep/Soulful House, Urban Grooves & Underground Hip-Hop. thesoulmovement@mindspring.com. $5 before 9:30pm. 1427 E. 4th St. 704-580-7187.
Theater: Openings
9 By 9 At 9:49 Theatre Charlotte’s innovative production featuring plays written by Playwrights in Progress. Featuring nine, nine minute plays. Dec. 5, 9:49 p.m.; Dec. 6, 9:49 p.m. $9. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Actors Scene Unseen A series of live Internet broadcast plays featuring area playwrights, actors and directors. www.actorssceneunseen.com. Every other Friday, 8:30 p.m. Johnston Room, Hilton, 222 East Third St.
It’s A Wonderful Life Presented by The Community Playhouse of Lancaster County. Dec. 5-6, 11-13 at 8pm. Buford High School Auditorium, Lancaster. 803-289-8092.
The Littlest Angel The Littlest Angel has just arrived in Heaven and simply cannot adjust to all the new rules. Fortunately, the Understanding Angel arranges to bring him his most prized possession from Earth: a wooden box filled with childhood treasures. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Dec. 12, 7:30pm; Dec. 19, 7:30pm; Dec. 20, 11am & 1pm; Dec. 21, 2 & 4pm. Center $12, Side $10. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.
A Mad, Mad Madrigal! A celebration for the whole family with a new, interactive musical that’s two parts Renaissance Festival, one part Madrigal, 63/100 parts Monty Python and all completely insane. Presented by Epic Arts Repertory Theatre. Dec. 4:20, at 8pm; Dec. 14 matinee, 2pmDec. 11 is Pay-What-You-Can. $15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-347-5760.
Twilight of the Golds The Off-Tryon Theatre Company presents Jonathan Tolins’ timely drama The Twilight of the Golds. Dec. 3-13 at 8pm; Dec. 9 is “pay what you can.”. $15 adults, $12 students/ seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Theater: Ongoing
All of the People, All the Time World premiere comical tale of childhood dreams that become reality, presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre. www.charlotterep.org. Nov. 21-Dec. 14. Wed. & Thu. 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm. Some Fridays & Saturdays 2pm matinees. $24-$38. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Violeta Moreno. A multidisciplinary display by figurativeartist. Artist’s Reception: Dec. 11, 5:30 – 7pm. Dec. 5- Dec. 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
ElderArt Gallery Brothers Together. Patrick and Sean Glover present two diverse views of the world. Artists reception Dec 12. Exhibit runs Dec 12 through Jan 10. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Foust Studio Holiday on Park. Small works show of gift sized art by local artists. Opening Reception: Dec. 5, 11am-8pm;Dec. 6, 10am-3pm. Through December. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Nancy Prator. FDNY Fire Houses on exhibit. Local artist showing at the gallery: David Ritland, Jessie Lynn Courson and Tate Harmer. www.green-rice.com. Dec. 3-Jan. 31. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
The Light Factory Jill Enfield. Exhibition: The Transformed Image. Opening Reception Dec 5, 6-9pm. Through Jan 24. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Muddy Water Treasures LifeSpan Pottery Sale. Handmade stoneware pottery by the developmentally disabled featuring exhibit and fundraiser. Live entertainment by Rick Spreitzer. Fri., Dec. 5, 1 p.m. 3046 N. Davidson St. 704-822-8609.
NoDa Artist Network Local & African artists. Introducing 4 new local artists and featuring African artists Theodore Assola and Diebi Tera. West African drum classes Wed evenings. Exhibit space available. 2424 N. Davidson St. 704-358-4210.
Perimeter Gallery, Rock Hill Scars of Utopia. A photographic exhibition from six Winthrop students. Opening Reception: Dec. 5, 6-8pm. Rock Hill Center for the Arts. Through January 1. 803-329-8803.
Pottery Central Benefit Holiday Sale. Fourth annual benefit and holiday sale with a “Kiln Opening” in the evening. www.potterycentral.com. Dec. 5-6. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.
Shain Gallery Marilyn Simandle. California artist Marilyn Simandle produces Contemporary California Impressionism. Opening reception Dec. 5, 6-9pm. Show runs Dec. 5 through Jan. 31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center Blues In & Out and Bull Durham Festival Retrospective. Through Dec. 8. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Preserve Jan Kinslowe and Linda Vista. Excavations, new installation by Jan Kinslowe and presenting sculptural artwork by Linda Vista. Also Eric Olsen and Jon Swab. Exhibit runs through Dec. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Center of the Earth Gallery Robert Levin. North Carolina glassblower. Nov. 26-Dec. 27. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Precious Metals 2003. Jewelry show of precious metals by nationally known metalsmiths. Runs Nov. 18 through Dec. 31. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Coffey & Thompson Gallery Iberoamerican Contemporary Artists. Featuring Paolo Caponi, Edwin Gil and others. Nov. 26-Dec. 7. 1423 E. 4th St. 704-375-7232.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Ted Lee. Solo exhibit. Nov. 26-Dec. 6. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
ElderArt Gallery Back Home in Carolina. Paintings by Gina Gilmour and sculptures by Karen Roberson Powell. Exhibit runs through Dec. 6. Figures and Faces. Oils and pastels by June Roberts. Through Dec. 10. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Gallery at Carillon Katie Walker: Wall Tales. An exhibition by South Carolina painter. Nov. 26-Jan. 16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Philip Geiger. Phil continues to merge landscapes, still lifes, interiors and figurative into his light filled paintings. Exhibit runs through December 23. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Frank Hobbs, Judy Jones. Plein aire oil paintings and non-objective paintings. Exhibit runs through Jan. 3. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Charles Basham, Dale Chihuly. Features charged landscapes as well as organic-looking glass works. Exhibit runs through Dec. 27. Group Exhibition Featuring Gallery Artists. www.jeraldmelberg.com. Exhibit runs Nov. 29 through Jan. 3. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Linda Fantuzzo. Still-life landscapes of South Carolina artist. Nov. 26- Dec. 2. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
Sanctuary Art Studio & Galleries The Winter Show. Gallery 1. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31. The Caffeine Fiend & Other Paintings by Tony Java. Gallery 2. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31. This is My Brain. Solo exhibition of Jerry Lee Kirk’s work. Through Dec 3. 3440 North Davidson St. 704-877-2692.
That’s a Lotta Deli & Cafe Featuring paintings by Kathleen Burke. Exhibit runs through January 25. 2041 South Blvd. 704-334-3401.
Thomas Thoune Gallery Rebecca Jones, Tom Thoune. Encaustic & oil paintings by Jones and Italy Scrapbook by Thoune. By appointment. Through December 19. 228 East Blvd. 704-334-9087.
W.D.O. Contemporary Danish Glass. Featuring five artists. Opening Reception: Dec. 5, 6-8pm. Exhibit runs Dec. 2 through Jan. 31, 2004. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
This article appears in Dec 3-9, 2003.
