Classical MusicChamber Music at Queens Performing in concert will
be pianist Mac McClure. His program will include Saint-Saens, Chopin, Rachmaninoff,
and Granados. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 7:15pm. Sat., Jan. 19, 8:15
p.m. $20. Queens College, 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-337-2213.
Charlotte Symphony Performance with guest conductor Junichi Hirokami
and guest pianist Anton Kuerti at the Belk Theater. Pre-concert talks begin
at 7pm. Jan. 11, 8 p.m.; Jan. 12, 8 p.m. $12-$55. Blumenthal Performing Arts
Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
George Winston Grammy Award Winner will tickle the ivories at the McGlohon
Theatre. Sun., Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St.
704-372-1000.
Providence United Methodist Church Recital Series Musicians from the
Charlotte Symphony present a chamber music concert of works from the sixteenth
century to the present for various Trio Combinations. Performers include TreVent,
Ensemble Vita Nova, and a special jazz bassoon trio. Sun., Jan. 20, 7 p.m. Free.
Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-366-7442.
The Spinners with the Charlotte Symphony With 12 Gold records and legions
of fans from every generation, The Spinners are known for the kind of love songs
that never go out of style. Jan. 18, 8 p.m.; Jan. 19, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing
Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Susan Graham Distinguished Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham will perform
at Wingate University’s George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center. Mon., Jan. 14,
7:30 p.m. $15. Wingate University. 704-233-8300.
Comedy
Comedy Zone John Wesley Austin and Azeem. John Wesley Austin and Azeem
will perform. Jan. 8, 8 p.m.; Jan. 9, 8 p.m.; Jan. 10, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.;
Jan. 11, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
The Perch Sketch Comedy Theater Extreme Improv. The Desperate for Attention
Players will be performing Chicago stylel long form shows. Down and dirty, stage
clawing, improvised comedy available no where else in this area. Saturdays,
7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 8. $8. 1500 Central Ave. 704-372-7724.
Museums
* Levine Museum of the New South Catawba Pottery, Legacy of Survival:
Seven Master Potters. get an intimate look at the pottery of the Catawba Indians.
Approximately 30 pieces of pottery will be displayed along with text and photos
that explain the history and role of pottery in the Catawba culture. Crossroads
Quilters: Stitching the Community Together. Exhibition includes 15 traditional
quilts, photographs, teacher guides, gallery guides and a “discovery panel”.
Light Days, Dark Nights: The Carolina Photographs of Doris Ullman. the exhibit
will feature the portraiture of this acclaimed photographer who traveled throughout
North and South Carolina from 1929-1933 shooting images of Americans in the
rural South, whom she felt define the essence of the American people. 200 E.
7th St. 704-333-1887.
* Mint Museum of Art Art Glass: The Collection of Marjorie and Robert
McDorman. Brilliant and elegant examples of art glass from the guilded age.
Ranges from small vases and plates to much larger urns and lamps. Included are
works from all of the major glassmakers of the period: Galle, Daum, Loetz, Tiffany,
Carder, Steuben, Durand and Quezal among others. Mon.-Sun. Continues through
June 16. Artists’ Forum:” What’s Happening In Charlotte?”. Area artists will
discuss their work as well as current issues and activities in their artistic
fields. Talks will be followed by an informal reception and a chance to meet
the artists. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.
Theater: Openings
The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) by Adam Long, Reed Martin
and Austin Tichenor. The zany show combines schtick, wordplay, physical humour,
sight gags and audience participation. Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Wed., Thur., 7:30
p.m.; Feb. 3, 2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. $14-$18, opening night all seats
$9, January 22 is pay what you can night. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St.
704-372-1000.
The Moon Prince a work described as a “rap opera” will be performed
by area teenagers and UNC-Charlotte students in the university’s Rowe Theatre.
Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 11, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. $5. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-2958.
The Music Man classic all-American salute to music, romance and fast
talking flim flam. Sundays, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 2 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8:15
p.m.; Tue.-Thur., 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 27. $20-$58. Blumenthal Performing
Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Student Winter Projects. Will feature
student work from all four programs – Interior Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic
Design, and Multimedia and Web Design. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 15.
2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Center of the Earth Gallery New Paintings. by Linda Brown and Elizabeth
Marin. Both artists utilize color and abstraction to push boundaries of the
imagination. January openings will be on January 11 and January 18 during the
Gallery Crawl. February openings will be on February 1 and February 15 during
the Gallery Crawl. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 23. 3204 N Davidson St.
704-375-5756.
Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite & American Freedom
Bell Raising The Roof: Barns of Our State. A photographic collaboration
between the museum and Our State: North Carolina Magazine exploring a vanishing
icon of the rural and agricultural South – the old wooden barn. Mon.-Sun. 3500
Shamrock Dr., Between Eastway and Sharon Amity. 704-568-1774.
CPCC Art Gallery Son of Kibbutz: Chanan Getraide Photography. Works
range from Industrial photo-documentaries to nature studies. Exhibit will focus
on nature studies. This is his first exhibit in the U.S. Mon.-Fri., Sun. Continues
through Feb. 22. P.O. Box 35009. 704-342-6633.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Solo Exhibition. first solo exhibit ever at the
gallery. Will feature Clayton Venhuizen with an impressive survey of work spanning
18 months, punctuating the climax of this body of work with a mammoth 270 square
foot abstract piece. Mon.-Sun. 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Two Solo Exhibitions. Freaturing recent work
by Mark Flowers and New Paintings by Edward Rice. Mon.-Sun. Continues through
Feb. 23. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery The Landscape of Dreams. featuring the paintings,
sculpture and works on paper of Raul Diaz. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March
9. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design Findings: The Jewelry of Ramona Solberg.
Innovative jewelry pieces from an amazing artist. Mon.-Sun. Continues through
March 31. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.
UNC-Charlotte Echoes: A Century Survey. Paintings by Arnold Mesches.
Opening reception is January 14 from 5-7pm. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb.
8. 704-687-3315.
Van Every Gallery at Davidson College Rev. McKendree Robbins Long:
Picture Painter of the Apocalypse. First comprehensive exhibition by the late
Rev. Long, Statesville native and former student of Davidson College. Mon.-Sun.
Continues through March 1. 704-894-2519.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Cultures Revealed: Appliques from Around
the World. Exhibition featuring traditional 20th century fiber handcraft from
cultures throughout the world. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 7. Salisbury.
704-636-1882.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center First Juried Exhibition. An exhibit of
Juried works reflecting the theme of “African-American Perspectives”. Tue.-Sun.
Continues through Jan. 27. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Applewood Gallery Selected Works by Regional Artists – at the Applewood
Gallery. Featured artists: Mary Kelly (pastel works), Sheridan Strickland (pottery),
and Cama Tadlock (acrylic & mixed media works). 3920 Park Rd. 704-525-6162.
Art Gallery Unlimited Exhibition of Contemporary Paintings. works of
Piotr Lucjan of Poland. 507 E 36th Str. 704-347-0067;618-6568.
Christa Faut Gallery Group Exhibition. paintings, drawings and lithographs
by Gallery artists: Waddy Armstrong, Romare Bearden, John Borden Evans, Laura
Grosch, Jim Henry, Douglas Houchens, Herb Jackson, Ken Freed, Denise Lisiecki,
Elsie Dinsmore Popkin, Russ Warren and Joana Wardell. Also clay sculptures by
Clara Couch. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 5. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius.
704-892-5312.
* The Gallery at Carillon Conveyance. a sculpture exhibition by Kevin
S. Kennedy. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
* Gallery L Wrapped in Living Tradition. Charlotte Quilters Guild exhibit
at Main Library. Works showcase a wide range of design techniques and embody
themes that range from nostalgia to regional pride and nature. 310 N. Tryon
St. 704-336-2020.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Artistic Destinations. a collection of works
by Arless Day. Opening for the artist is January 4 from 6-8pm. Mon.-Sat. Continues
through Feb. 23. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
* Hodges Taylor Gallery Nanyori Series. a show of solo photography
works by Susan Page. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
* The Light Factory Hymnal of Dreams. photographs by Elijah Gowin.
Also featured, gold work by Stephen Petegorsky. 809 W. Hill St. 704-333-9755.
* Mint Museum of Craft & Design Myth, Object and the Animal. the glass
works of William Morris. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.
Pentes Artworks Gallery Figurative Surrealism Show. a collection of
ceramic sculptures whimsically combining the female form with nature. 1346 Hill
Rd. 704-556-9897.
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art Half Past Autumn: The Art
of Gordon Parks. brings together for the first time Gordon Parks’ works as a
filmmaker, novelist, poet and musician. 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem. 336-725-1904.
Winthrop University Galleries Art and Design Faculty Exhibition Two.
Presents the work of 4 Winthrop Art and Design Faculty artists — Shaun Cassidy,
David Freeman, Janice Mueller and Alfred Ward. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
This article appears in Jan 12-18, 2002.
