Classical Music
Charlotte Symphony The Charlotte Symphony, led by guest conductor Peter Oundjian, will perform Smetana’s The Moldau, Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with pianist Markus Groh, and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. www.charlottesymphony.org. Jan. 23; Jan. 24, 8 p.m. $14 – $64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
Davidson College Concert Choir & Chamber Singers A performance of works ranging from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, and from motets to spirituals. Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. Thu., Jan. 15, 8 p.m. Free. 704-894-2357.
Daybreak of Freedom The Charlotte Symphony will present its Seventh Annual community concert honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. www.charlottesymphony.org. Mon., Jan. 19, 7 p.m. $8-$30. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
The Jose White String Quartet An award-winning ensemble from Mexico will give a concert featuring Haydn’s “The Lark” Quartet, Beethoven’s (Razoumovsky) Quartet Opus 59 #3, a work by the Spanish composer Turina and music by Cuban composer Jose White from whom the ensemble takes its name. Wed., Jan. 14, 8 p.m. Free, contributions accepted. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-334-3468.
Katia and Marielle Labeque A duo pianist performance by internationally acclaimed aratists, presented by Carolinas Concert Association. Tue., Jan. 20, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
The Mozart Experience The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents The Mozart Experience with special guests the Magic Circle Mime Company under the direction of Resident Conductor Alan Yamamoto. www.charlottesymphony.org. Sat., Jan. 17, 11 a.m. $8-$18. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
Comedy
Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Chicago style long form show Friday nights at 8pm ($5) and joined by Psychotic Pooch for twisted comedy at 10pm ($10). www.extremeimprov.com. Saturday nights short form show with audience suggestions, 8pm ($10). 1958 E 7th St. 704-502-8423.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Jan. 14-18: Pablo Francisco with Keith Alberstadt; Jan. 21-24 Matt Davis. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
The Evening Muse Psychotic Pooch. A brand new improv comedy show, with new material. Psychotic Pooch shows are for adult audiences. Sat., Jan. 17, 9 p.m. $5. 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-502-8423.
Dance
North Carolina Dance Festival The performances are presented by Martha Connerton/Kinetic Works and feature a different program each night.www.mckineticworks.org. Jan. 15; Jan. 16; Jan. 17, 8 p.m. $15 advance, $18 at door. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-338-1533.
A Winter Festival of Dance Featuring civic dance companies from across the region. Warlick Performing Arts Center, Gaston Day School. Sat., Jan. 17, 7 p.m. $10 adults, $8 students/seniors. 704-865-5943.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History The Faces of Our State. Through June 2004. Powerful Persuaders: World War II Posters. Guns, tanks, and bombs may have been the chief weapons of World War II, but there were other forms of warfare. Propaganda posters waged an ongoing campaign for the hearts and minds of the American people. Through Sept. 1. Soldier’s Stories: War in the First Person. Continues through Sept. 30, 2004. Where Eagles Soar. This collaborative exhibit with the Carolina Raptor Center compares and contrasts eagles in their natural habitats with their symbolic and historical importance. Exhibit runs through Apr. 4. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place Machine Shop. Get a lift from the pulley, spin wheels, gears and learn about inclined planes and more. Daily. Mix & Max: Omnimax after hours. The program is aimed at anyone looking for something different on Friday night. Live music, Omnimax films, food and cash bar. Third Friday of every month. $10 members $12 (non-members). Omnimax. Now showing: Space Station, Top Speed, and Journey Into Amazing Caves. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. Speed. Exhibit and experience delivering a high-speed plunge into the world of high-performance, limit-stretching and barrier-smashing motion. Through Feb. 2004. 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. Jan. 7-29. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art All Aglow. Through February 15, 2004. Delhom Service League Meeting. Speaker: Beth Coleman, discussing “Three Hundred Years of Candlesticks.” Tue., Jan. 20, 10 a.m. Fashions of the Crinoline Era: 1840-1865. Eight mid 19th century crinoline fashions, featuring wide hoop skirts, from the museum’s costume collection are currently on display. Through May 2004. Windows into Heaven. “Windows into Heaven: Russian Icons,” from the Robicsek Collection of Religious Art, presents a group of 65 18th and 19th century Russian icons. Through Feb. 15, 2004. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design Spectrum: The Sculpture of Jon Kuhn. Works in blown glass. Through Mar. 21, 2004. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. Jan. 20: The Wine Classification of 1855 vs American Viticultural AreasBordeaux/ California, Oregon, Washington State. History of the Paris Exhibition 1855. American System in 1978. Premier Cru Status/ Estate Status. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $30. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.
Museum of York County 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. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Arboretum Celia Rivenbark. Author will discuss and sign We’re Just Like You, Only Prettier. Wed., Jan. 21, 7 p.m. Lysa Mateu. Author will sign and discuss Psychic Diaries. Sat., Jan. 24, 7 p.m. Robin Edgar. Meet author of In My Mother’s Kitchen. Sat., Jan. 24, 2 p.m. 704-341-9365.
Barnes & Noble, Huntersville Hunter Darden. Author will sign Tapestry, a novella. Sun., Jan. 25, 3 p.m. Birkdale Village, 8725 Townley Rd., Huntersville. 704-895-8863.
Crane & Co. Peter Post. Author will discuss and sign Essential Manners for Men. Sat., Jan. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 4400 Sharon Road (Southpark Mall). 704-364-0029.
Spoken Word
Mama’s Caribbean Grill 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. 1504 Central Ave. 704-375-8414.
Phoenix Rising Poetry & Fiction Reading. Readings and workshop with authors Mary E. Martin and Pat MacEnulty of Winthrop University. Jan. 23: Readings and reception at 7pm (free); Jan. 24: Workshop for writers, 1-4pm ($15 donation). 9215 Monroe Rd., #130. 704-849-2021.
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., Jan. 16, 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. Sundays. $5 before 9:30pm. 1427 E. 4th St. 704-580-7187.
Theater: Openings
Bat Boy: The Musical Off-Broadway cult hit presented by Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Jan. 14-Feb. 8: Wed. & Thu. at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, Sun., Feb. 8 at 2:30pm. Jan. 20 at 7:30pm is “Pay What You Can Night.” Jan. 14 performance followed by a free wine/cheese reception. $17-$22. Actor’s Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Glengarry Glen Ross David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, presented by C.A.S.T. (carolina actors studio theatre). Jan. 22-24; Jan. 28-31; Feb. 4-7 at 8pm. Jan. 28 is “Pay What You Can Night.”. $15, $12 Students/Seniors. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
Mass Appeal A clash of ideologies and generations is the setting for this play written by Bill C. Davis about a young seminarian who rattles the established order at a Catholic parish run by an older priest. Directed by Marilyn Carter. January 15-17, 22-24 8:30pm. $5. Dilworth Coffeehouse, 1235-B East Blvd., Kenilworth Commons. 704-905-2152.
Oedipus Rex The greatest Greek tragedy ever written. Special appearances by Charlotte Symphony Ensemble at the Jan. 24 & 31 performances. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Jan. 23, 7pm; Jan. 24, 7:30pm; Jan. 25, 2pm; Jan. 30, 7:30pm; Jan. 31, 3pm. Center Seats $12, Side Seats $10. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.
Rumpelstiltskin A retelling of the Grimm Brothers’ tale presented by Davidson College Theater Dept. Jan. 23 at 7:30pm; Jan. 24 at 10:30am, 2:30pm, 4:30pm; Jan. 25 at 3pm. $4 adults, $3 children. Blackbox Theatre, Cunningham Arts Bldg., Davidson. 704-892-7953.
The Sting Children’s Theatre’s Ensemble Company, made up of talented local high school actors, will present The Sting, in the Theatre’s Black Box Stage. Jan. 14-17 at 7:30pm, Jan. 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm. $6. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-333-8983.
Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen What happens when some well known chefs and television personalities compete against one another in a cooking contest? Jan. 23 – Mar. 31, Wed – Sat, 7pm. $32.95 adults, $21.95 children 6-12 (Wed & Thu); $38.95 adults, $24.95 children 6-12 (Fri & Sat). Ovations, 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.
A Winter’s Tale Presented by Chickspeare. Jan. 14-17, Jan. 21-24, Jan. 14 is “Pay What You Can Night” All Shows at 8pm. $15 for adults, $10 for students/seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Theater: Ongoing
Lonely Planet A story of a mild-mannered map store owner confronted with his own mortality. A hysterical and heartbreaking exploration of the power of friendship. www.barebones.org. Jan. 15-17, 22-24 at 8 pm.Matinee: Jan. 25 at 3 pm. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Oliver! Charles Dickens’ greatest characters–Oliver Twist, Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sikes and the Artful Dodger–spring to life in Lionel Bart’s OLIVER!. Performances: Jan. 13-15 at 8pm; Jan. 16: at 8:15pm; Jan. 17 at 2pm & 8:15pm; Jan. 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm. $23 to $61. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-379-1380.
Visual Arts: Openings
Center of the Earth Gallery Pleasure Places IV. An annual group exhibition featuring artists exploring interior and exterior worlds with varied styles and approaches. Opening reception: Jan. 16, 6-9pm. Jan. 16 – Feb. 28. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Charlotte Art League Grand Reopening & 40th Anniversary Prelude Celebration. A silent auction will be the focus of the evening with donated artworks. Live music by Gael Warning. Fri., Jan. 23, 6-9 p.m. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
ElderArt Gallery Joseph Greenberg. Retrospective of Paintings by New York artist entitled New York, My Home. Jan. 16 – Feb. 28. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Resolutions. Visual & performing art. Fri., Jan. 16, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
Lesbian & Gay Community Center Francisco Gonzales. An exhibit of Charlotte printmaker, a gallery artist with Blue Pony Gallery and Press. Through March 13. 1401 Central Ave. 704-333-0144.
Thomas Thoune Gallery Tom Thoune & Raymond Grubb. An exhibit of images entitled French Scrapbook. Opening Reception: Jan. 16, 7-9pm. Exhibit runs Jan. 16-Feb. 5. 228 East Blvd. 704-334-9087.
Van Every Gallery, Davidson College Chuck Close: Prints and Process. This exhibition examines the diverse and innovative methods the artist has developed along with master printmakers to create variations on similar subjects. Jan. 22-Feb. 27. Davidson. 704-894-2519.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Art Bar Piper Warlick. Portraits of contemporary women in the style of old Hollywood. Through February. 1501 B. South Tryon St. 704-277-0802.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Filiz Emma Soyak. Striving To Be Conscious : The Art of Living, a solo exhibition of the latest paintings and collages. Through January. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Chudy K. Gallery New Gallery. Displays of original art work as well as free art classes, framing, social events each week showcasing artists. Through January. 2530-2532 The Plaza. 704-358-8870.
Clay on Camden Don Cheek. Debut works in clay. Through January. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Frank Haas. An exhibit of paintings. On exhibit through Jan. 31. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
Dalton Gallery J. Michael Simpson. Exhibition entitled Natural Constructions. Through February 18. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.
ElderArt Gallery Leon A. Makielski. Four Seasons, landscape paintings from the artist’s personal collection. On exhibit through February 21. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Gallery at Carillon Katie Walker: Wall Tales. An exhibition by South Carolina painter. Jan. 7-16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Gallery L, Main Library Art on a String. An exhibit featuring 100 different kites : most created during the 1980s : from China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam, where kites flew as early as the seventh or eighth century. Through Feb. 1. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
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. Jan. 7-31. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Assemblages. Introducing 10 new collage artists including Andrew Young, Gary Nisbet, Suzi Cozzens, Peter Thiebeault, Gail Raab, Lynn Whipple, Kenna Moser, Patrick Atkinson, Katherine Ace and Suzanne Ulrich. Exhibit runs through Feb. 28. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Phillip Garrett. The show, titled An Itinerant’s Botany, is composed of botanical images gleaned from the artist’s meanderings in nature, from northern California to Edisto Island and home. Jan. 7-31. Edward Rice, Matt Overend. Recent monotypes and new paintings from South Carolina artists. Exhibit runs through Feb. 28. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Wolf Kahn. An exhibition of both paintings and pastels inspired by the artist’s sojourns across America. The exhibition will include works from such diverse locations as Hawaii, Michigan and North Carolina. January 10 – February 14, 2004. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Holiday Group Show. Works by four gallery artists:John Nickerson, Linda Fantuzzo, Peggy Rivers and Maja Godlewska. Through January 2004. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Jill Enfield. Exhibition: The Transformed Image. Through Jan. 24. Images & Impact Show. The project is a celebration of the many individuals who make a collective difference in Charlotte. Exhibit runs through January. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Mooresville Artists Guild Jan Jenson. The show features framed photographs of a number of jazz musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, B.B. King, and Manhattan Transfer. On exhibit through Feb. 1. 103 West Center Ave. 704-663-6661.
Redsky Gallery Sam Taylor, Beth Williams, Pat Scull. Features woodfired pottery, jewelry, and colorful ceramic pieces. Exhibit runs Dec. 19 through Jan. 20. Lee Stewart / Gerin Choiniere. Photography. Also exhibiting: James Soder : Wood, Corine Guseman : Ceramics. Evening Reception January 23. Exhibit runs through Jan. 31. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Shain Gallery Marilyn Simandle. California artist Marilyn Simandle produces Contemporary California Impressionism. Show runs through Jan. 31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
That’s a Lotta Deli & Cafe Grand Opening Celebration. Featuring paintings by Kathleen Burke. Exhibit runs through January 25. 2041 South Blvd. 704-334-3401.
W.D.O. Contemporary Danish Glass. Featuring five artists. Exhibit runs through Jan. 31, 2004. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Winthrop University Galleries Art & Design Faculty Exhibition Four. In the Rutlege and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick galleries. Exhibit runs through Jan. 24. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
This article appears in Jan 14-20, 2004.
