Classical Music
Instruments of Praise A spring choral concert presented by Nova Voce, an all female ensemble. Sat., May 8, 8 p.m. $8-12. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-577-6273.
The Piedmont Choral Society The 50-member volunteer choir will perform sections of Handel’s Messiah, accompanied by orchestra and professional soloists. Saint James Lutheran Church, 104 Union Street S, Concord. Fri., May 7, 7 p.m. Free. 704-786-1063.
The Queen Charlotte Chorus An evening of toe-tapping music and dance in the barbershop style will be presented by the Queen Charlotte Chorus of Sweet Adelines International at their annual show. Sat., May 8, 7 p.m. $8-$15. Dana Auditorium, Queens University. 704-556-0690.
Comedy
Bayou Kitchen Comedy. Extreme Improv: Fridays 8pm – Chicago Style long form improv “The Gallery”; Saturdays 8pm – “Who’s Line Is it?” style improv; Psychotic Pooch at 10pm. Fridays and Saturdays. www.extremeimprov.comwww.psychoticpooch.com. $10. 1958 E 7th St. 866-467-7681.
CJ’s, Adams Mark Blue Light. Talent show with stand-up, musicians and more. Thursdays, 8pm. 555 S. McDowell St. 704-506-3156.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. May 5-8: Frank Caliendo with Spanky Brown. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
Neighborhood Theatre The Perch. Sketch comedy theater. Fri., May 7, 9 p.m. $10. 511 E. 36th St. 704-372-7724.
Ovations Comedy Variety Show. “The Waki Tiki show” featuring the Kahuna’s of Comedy. In the Luau Lounge. Fri & Sat, 10pm. 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.
The Perch Theatre New Location. Sketch comedy club/theater. www.theperch.com. 1111-P Hawthorne Ln. 704-372-7724.
Dance
Peter Pan North Carolina Dance Theatre (NCDT) will present Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s new full-length ballet. May 6, 7:30pm; May 7, 8pm; May 8, 2pm & 8pm; May 9, 2pm. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History The Faces of Our State. Through June. Powerful Persuaders: World War II Posters. An exhibit of propaganda posters. Through Sept. 1. Soldier’s Stories: War in the First Person. Through Sept. 30. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place Omnimax. Now showing: Ocean Oasis, NASCAR: The IMAX Experience, T. rex: Back to the Cretaceous, and Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance. Call or visit website for times. A T. Rex Named Sue. A fully articulated cast of a T. Rex fossil now on display. www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Courage: The Carolina Story That Changed America. Brown vs. Board of Education exhibit. Through Aug. 15. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Fashions of the Crinoline Era: 1840-1865. Through May 2004. Maya and Aztec Music. Musician and scholar John Burkhalter will present a slide lecture and performance on authentic ancient instruments. Thu., May 6, 6:30 p.m. Free. VantagePoint II. Julie Heffernan: Interior Transformations, featuring large scale paintings. April 29-Sept. 5. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Art of Gold. Exhibit presents 80 contemporary gold objects. Apr. 3-Aug. 8. The Artful Teapot: 20th Century Expressions from the Kamm Collection. Through May 30. 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 Vernon Grant. An exhibit of Grant’s work, Storybook Village. Through Oct. 31. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Arboretum John Feinstein. Meet the author of Caddy For Life and other books. Wed., May 5, 5-7 p.m. Sheri Lynch. Author will read and sign Hello, My Name is Mommy. Fri., May 7, 7 p.m. Ann B. Ross. Author will read and sign Miss Julia Meets Her Match. Sat., May 8, 2-3 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.
Spoken Word
Mama’s Caribbean Grill Uptown Saturday Nite. Featuring singers, rappers, and poets. Sign up for the Open Mic Showcase. Details: www.freewebs.com/motifentertainment. Every second and last Saturday of the month at 10pm-until. $7 cover. 1504 Central Ave. 704-375-8414.
Tea Rex Teahouse Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Fri., May 7, 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. www.thesoulmovement.com. Sundays. $5 before 9:30pm. 1427 E. 4th St. 704-580-7187.
Theater: Openings
Broadway nights Broadway lights A musical revue of classic Broadway shows. May 8, 8 p.m.; May 9, 3 p.m. $10-$12. Northside Community Theatre, 6621 Beatties Ford Rd . 704-968-6950.
The Egg & I This family comedy is written for all ages and shares a family’s struggles as they strive to live a simpler life down on the farm. May 6-8 & May 13-15, 8pm; May 9, 2:30pm. $8-$12. Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring Street, NW, Concord. 704-788-2405.
The Elephant Man Children’s Theatre’s Ensemble Company, made up of local high school actors, will present the play based on the life of John Merrick. May 12-13, 7:30pm; May 14, 9pm; May 15-16, 7:30pm. $9. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.
Faith County II Mooresville Community Theatre present the comedy in the Joe V. Knox Auditorium. May 7-8, 13-15, 8pm. $5. Mooresville Citizens Center, 215 N. Main St. 704-662-1025.
Rumors This fast-paced Neil Simon comedy will be presented by Theatre Charlotte. May 6-8, 13-16, 20-23, Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm. $17-$22. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Why We Have a Body Delve into the female psyche, presenting the struggle and search of four women in a kaleidoscopic form, shifting space and time. A co-production of Chickspeare & BareBones Theatre Group. www.barebones.org. May 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 at 8pm, May 23 at 3pm. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Theater: Ongoing
CEO/DOA Mystery Dinner Theater featuring comedy, murder and mayhem. Thu & Fri, 7pm; Sat, 6:30pm & 7:30pm. $35. Ovations, 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.
Les Miserables Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Miserables is an epic saga sweeping three turbulent decades of 19th century France. May 4-6, 8pm; May 7, 8:15pm; May 8, 2pm & 8:15pm; May 9, 2pm & 7:30pm. $24-$61. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500.
The Odd Couple Neil Simon comedy presented by the Yorkville Players. www.yorkvilleplayers.com. May 7-8, 8pm; May 9, 3pm. $10. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-5025.
Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love Off-Tryon Theatre Company presents the production of Brad Fraser’s controversial play. No one under 18 admitted without an adult. May 6-8, 8pm. $12-$15. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Wonder of the World Life changes in one minute for Cass when she discovers something shocking in her husband’s sweater drawer. Recommended for mature audiences. Apr. 28-May 23; Wed & Thur at 7:30pm, Fri & Sat at 8pm; May 23 at 2:30pm. $17-$22, May 4 at 7:30: “Pay What You Can Night.”. Actor’s Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Abstract Vision. An exhibit by Diane Foust. Opening Reception: May 20, 5:30-7pm. May 5-June 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Fragments. A selection of new monotypes and multi-media work by Margret Kuehni. May 7-June 19. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Cosmos Cafe Dual Hemispheres. Paintings and assemblages by JeffMangum. Opening Reception: May 6, 7pm-9pm. May 6-31. 300 N. College St., Suite 101. 704-372-3553.
ElderArt Gallery The Russians Are Coming. An exhibit of select group of Russian paintings by twenty artists who were from Charlotte’s Sister City, Voronezh, Russia. May 5-June 30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Evening Muse Violeta Moreno. An exhibition of recent paintings. Opening Reception: May 7, 6pm-9pm. May 7-July 1. 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Dismissing Difference. Featuring works of Charlotte’s homeless citizens created at the Urban Ministry Center’s Art Works 945 program. May 7; May 8, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Tony Hernandez. A solo exhibition titled Reflection in King’s Blue. Opening Reception: May 7, 6-8pm. May 7-June 12. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery The Figure: Inside Out, A Psychological Survey of the Human Form. Also on exhibit: Bob Trotman: Recent Sculpture. Both explore the human figure with various media. Opening Reception: May 7, 6-8pm. May 7-June 27. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Jimmy O’Neal. Primacy of Movement: Works from the Rose Museum “Painting 4” exhibition. Opening Reception: May 7. May 7-June 11. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
Shain Gallery Vacation Vistas. A new collection of European landscapes and village scenes by Henry Barnes. Also on exhibit new works by five artists. Through May. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Synergy Studios, Shelby Kathleen Jardine. Opening Reception: May 7, 5:30-8:30pm. May 7-Jul 2. 212B W. Warren St.
Therapy Marketplace & Cafe Pura Vida Gallery. Collection including Dali, LeKinff, Warhol, Besner, and Chemiakin. Through May. 401 N. Tryon Street, Ste 102. 704-333-1353.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center The Pride Collection. An exhibit of extensive collection of art of the late Dr. Harold S. Pride, Sr. Through June. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Preserve Herb Jackson. A showing of Jackson’s small oil paintings on panel, in conjunction with Christa Faut Gallery. Through Jun. 5. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Article Gallery New Works. Local artists Adrienne Dellinger, Jennifer Mecca, and Sandy Singletary. Through May 23. 2041 South Blvd. 704-376-5881.
Bank of America Gallery Objects of Contemplation. An exhibition of selected still life worksfrom the permanent collection of the Weatherspoon Art Museum. Through July 5. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.
Bank of America Plaza Surface Matters. Artists from the Southeast explore surface and materials challenging the viewer to look deeper and stretch their awareness, using newspaper, steel, concrete, monofilament, fiber, acrylics and oil. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Also at First Citizens, 128 S. Tryon. Through Nov 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
Center of the Earth Gallery Louis St. Lewis. NC native St. Lewis is known for colorful bold pop art collages on glass. Opening Reception: May 7, 6-9pm. April 30-June 19. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Mike Miga. Short Order Cook, solo exhibition of encaustic paintings. Through May 10. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Robert Hasselle / Tom Speck. An exhibit of ceramics and sculpture. Reception: May 7, 6-9pm. Through May. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Theron Michael Ross / Michael Weeks. Sculpture by Ross and images of blues and jazz by Weeks. Through May. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
Das Maultier Art Gallery Store/Gallery. Art and design shop located in NODA with affordable art for novice to the serious collector. In the Colony. 3472 N. Davidson St. 704-333-0277.
Foust Studio Recent. New contemporary artwork by Charlotte Foust and Raed Al Rawi. Through May 28. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.
The Gallery at Carillon Landscapes. An exhibition of paintings, large-scale drawings and wall mounted sculptures by Shaun Cassidy. Through July 16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Echoes. An exploration into the concept of echoes as it relates to the artwork. Through June 10. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Jerald Melberg Gallery 20th Anniversary Exhibition. Inauguration of new gallery. Through May 15. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.
JS Pottery Group Exhibition. Featuring painters, jewelers and clay artists. Through May. 27 South Main Street, Belmont. 704-829-0360.
Main Library Theater Posters of James McMullan. An exhibit of work by a graphic artist, whose clients include Lincoln Center Theater, NYC. Through May. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-6217.
McColl Center for Visual Art NC Arts Council Fellowship Recipients. An exhibit of contemporary art by NC Artists. Through June 5. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Loren DiBenedetto. One-woman show featuring still-life paintings. Through May. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
Noel Gallery Fernando Porras. An exhibit of art entitled A Fish Story. Through May 29. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.
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.
W.D.O. Mitomemoria. Cristina Cordova’s clay sculptures. Opening Reception: May 7, 6-8pm. Through June 5. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Collective Expressions. Multimedia exhibition featuring Guilford College Art Faculty. Through June 19. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
Winthrop University Galleries Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. Artistic talent of undergrad students from all disciplines. April 29-June 25. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
This article appears in May 5-11, 2004.
