Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans New Orleans Jazz comes to the Belk Theater to transform the night into an era when Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton ruled New Orleans. Sun., April 28, 7:30 p.m. $18-$35. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Sunday Concerts on the Green featuring Davidson College Jazz Ensemble and vocal groups. Sun., April 28, 6-8 p.m. Free and open to all. Davidson Town Green.
Tribute Performance celebrating Robert Edgerton’s 30 years at Winthrop University as he conducts the Winthrop Chorale Alumni Chorus and current Chorale. Sat., April 20, 3 p.m. $15. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2399.
UNC-Charlotte Flute Choir featuring works by Mozart, Smetanta, Richard Rodger and other challenging works. Mon., April 29, 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-2899.
UNC-Charlotte Jazz Ensemble The event will feature the ensemble and a special guest group, The Charlotte Jazz Orchestra. Thu., April 18, 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-4469.ComedyComedy Zone Lawrence Thomas and Torian Huges. Thomas has appeared regularly on Comedy Central, A&E and HBO. Huges is fluid and expressive, clever, funny and completely new reporting from the front lines of culture war and lobbing grenades at society’s sacred cows. April 17; April 18; April 19; April 20. Call for ticket prices and showtimes. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
The Perch Theatre Perch Comedy. Cheerfully offending Charlotte since 1994. Located at 1500 Central Ave., 2nd floor. Showtimes are 9pm and 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights. There is also a late show on Saturdays at 1am. Performances are rated R for verbal content. www.theperch.com. Upcoming: Show 259-“Uppity Show” April 19-27, Show 260-“Twice One Thirty” Audience Favorites May 3-11. Fri., Sat. $10/$8 for students with I.D. Extreme Improv. Completely improvised shows every Saturday at 7pm. Similar to “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?”. Call 866-Improv1 or see website at www.extremeimprov.com. Improv classes ongoing. Saturdays, 7 p.m. $8. 1500 B. Central Ave.DanceDance Break featuring a variety of contemporary works in a casual atmosphere in diversion to the usual lunch break. April 22, 12:15 p.m.; April 23, 12:15 p.m.; April 24, 12:15 p.m. Free. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-0101.
Dances of India by internationally acclaimed performer Maha Gingrich and Group featuring South and North Indian Classical and Folk Dances. Thu., April 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. CPCC, P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6309 or 704-549-8428.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Dancing a fine line between hight art and high camp to parody classic works like Swan Lake and Giselle. Fri., April 19, 8 p.m. $15-$40. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Under Egyptian Skies Nojum Al-Sharq, a newly formed dance company will present an evening of Middle Eastern dance featuring local and regional performers. Sat., April 20, 7 p.m. $5 in advance, $6 at the door for children, $10 in advance, $12 at the door for adults. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 600 Towne Centre Blvd. 704-724-1082 or 704-906-8353.MuseumsAsheville Art Museum John Cage Visual Art: To Sober and Quiet the Mind. A facinating exhibition composed of 75 works borrowed from public and private collections and includes a portfolio of handmade paper created by Cage. Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & 1-5 p.m. Continues through June 30. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, students with ID and children 4-15, children 3 and younger admitted free. 2 So. Pack Square at Park Place, P.O. Box 1717, Asheville. 828-253-3227.
Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite & American Freedom Bell Community of Faiths: The Spiritual and Religious Heritage of the Carolinas Piedmont. exhibit explores the impact of religion, faith-based institutions, and spiritual traditions on the region from early Native American villages to the present; includes gallery depicting the life, career and worldwide influence of Charlotte native son, Billy Graham. Tue.-Sun. 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. Tue.-Sun. 3500 Shamrock Dr., Between Eastway and Sharon Amity. 704-568-1774.
* Levine Museum of the New South Carolina Victorian – Rediscovering the New South’s First Architecture. Celebrating the richness of this era which extended from the exterior to the interior, Carolina Victorian treats visitors to photographs of NC Victorian Landmarks, furnished Victorian rooms, scenes of Charlotte from 1905 versus today, and a dollhouse that replicates the tiniest details of a Victorian home. Mon.-Sun. 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. The Gilded Age: Treasures from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. An insightful look, through 60 art masterpieces, into the era in which America assumed a leading role on the world stage. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 21. Pierre Joseph Redoute: A Man Passionate About Flowers. a presentation of 24 nineteenth century botanical hand-colored engravings from Redoute’s most renowned works, Les Lilacees and Les Roses, from public and private collections. Mon.-Sun. Continues through July 28. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design Quilts from the Carolinas. featuring the extraordinary work of contemporary quilt artists in North and South Carolina. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept 8. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.Spoken Word23 Studio/Pat’s Tavern Open Mic Spoken Word Poetry Night. a chance for all local poets, drummers and entertainers to come showcase their talent. After each poetry session you can stay and listen to DJ Live and an up and coming musical act to follow. There will also be local incense, oil, art and jewelry vendors at the event. Thursdays. $5 before 10:30pm, $10 thereafter. 3209 N. Davidson St. 704-370-6107.
Crystal on the Plaza Reggae Club Wisdom Wednesdays. at Crystal on the Plaza Reggae Club, 3018 The Plaza Rd. Open Mic, Spoken Word, Poetry and other conscious thoughts and expressions. Word, Sound & Power…Roots, Culture & Knowledge. Hosted by Aquiyla and Nina, MC by Filmore, Musical Innervissions by DJ DR and DJ Justice. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 3018 The Plaza. 704-376-3799.Theater: OpeningsThe Crane Wife written by Barbara Carslile and based on an ancient legend from the Far East. The story tells of a man who removes an arrow from a stricken crane who comes to live as his wife in secret gratitude until the man succombs to greed and suspicion and loses his most precious gift. April 19, 7:20 p.m.; April 20, 3 p.m.; April 21, 4 p.m.; April 26, 7:30 p.m.; April 27, 1 p.m.; April 28, 2 p.m. $9 for center seats, $6 for side seats. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.
Harlem Building upon the words of Walter Dean Myers’ award winning poem, come join a storyteller, a vocalist and a jazz quartet as they explore, through young eyes, the Harlem Renaissance. Take a vibrant journey through the streets of Harlem where life, language, history, rhythm and music merge into an exciting blend of poetry, jazz and art. Wed., April 24, 7 p.m. $8. Saluda Trail Middle School Auditorium, 2300 Saluda Rd., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.
Love’s Labour’s Lost one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays. April 19, 7:30 p.m.; April 20, 7:30 p.m.; April 21, 7:30 p.m.; April 22, 7:30 p.m.; April 23, 10 p.m. $4. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2257.
Mr. Hobbs’ Vacation a comedy by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by Edward Streeter. April 18, 8 p.m.; April 19, 8 p.m.; April 20, 8 p.m.; April 21, 2:30 p.m.; April 25, 8 p.m.; April 26, 8 p.m.; April 27, 8 p.m. $12 adults, $8 children 12 and under. Old Courthouse Theatre, Inc., P.O. Box 1187, Concord. 704-788-2405.
Murder By Natural Causes the twists and turns of the plot will keep you in suspense. Combining laughter with thrills, the mystery builds to an exciting climax that proves – nothing is as it seems. April 18, 8:15 p.m.; April 19, 8:15 p.m.; April 20, 8:15 p.m. $12 for adults, $10 students/seniors. The Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay Street, Gastonia. 704-865-0160.
One Acts Harold Pinter’s The Lover and Rich Orloff’s The Whole Shebang. April 17, 7:30 p.m.; April 18, 7:30 p.m. $3. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2361.
The Pitchfork Disney the story of two 28-year old twins struggling to remain children and keep the memory of their parents alive. April 18, 8 p.m.; April 19, 8 p.m.; April 20, 8 p.m.; April 24, 8 p.m.; April 25, 8 p.m.; April 26, 8 p.m.; April 27, 8 p.m.; April 28, 2 p.m. Off-Tryon Theatre Company. 740-375-2826.
Proof the story of a brilliant young woman who struggles to deal with the mental illness that killed her father and its effects on her. The show will run April 24-May 5. $22-$29.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.Theater: OngoingClue: The Musical based on the popular Parker Brothers board game, this rousing, fun filled musical brings the world’s best-known mystery suspects to life on the stage and invites the audience to play along while solving the mystery. April 19, 7:30 p.m.; April 20, 7:30 p.m. $10. Wingate University. 704-289-7000.
Faith County Play. April 18, 8 p.m.; April 19, 8 p.m.; April 20, 8 p.m. $5. Mooresville Community Theatre, 215 North Main St., Mooresville. 704-662-1025.
* Quidam Directed by Franco Dragone, Quidam transforms an anonymous world into a place of hope and connection. Shows run on following schedule: Tuesday/Wednesday 8pm, Thursday/Friday 5pm, 9pm, Saturday 4pm, 8pm, Sunday 1pm, 5pm. Run of Engagement continues with the following showtimes: Monday-dark Tuesday/Wednesday-8pm Thursday/Friday-5pm and 9pm Saturday-4pm and 8pm Sunday-1pm and 5pm. $45-$65 for adults, $31.50-$45.50 for children, $40.50-$58.50 for students (13-17 years of age) and seniors (65+ years of age). Lowes Motor Speedway. 1-800-678-5440.
* Threepenny Opera one of Bertolt Brecht’s best loved and most performed plays. April 17, 8 p.m.; April 18, 8 p.m.; April 19, 8 p.m.; April 20, 8 p.m. $10 general public. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-2599.Visual Arts: OpeningsBank of America Plaza Space, Structure and Vision. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Featuring works by Mary Edith Alexander, Helene Brandt, Gary Byrd, Lluis Lleo, Ran Ortner, Karen Rifas, Thomas Rose, Idamarie Spurr, Mike Wsol. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Nov. 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
Christa Faut Gallery Large Drawings. pieces by Herb Jackson. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 31. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Elder Art Gallery The Masters. The exhibition will feature the work of Marc Chagall, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Miro, Roberto Matta, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella and Andy Warhol. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through May 31. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Myersart Gallery Works by Local Artists. featuring functional and decorative works in clay by local artists including Mary Mason, Lambeth Marshal, Carolyn Carroll, John and Jan Myers, Sandra Delonis, Joyce Branch. Phyllis Graham, Patsy McAlpine, Gena Van Dyke, Cindi Powell, Donald L. Foster, Sylvia Coppola, Kim Frazier, Shelly Johnston, Carolyn Burke, Corine Gussman, Alex and Mary Miller, Robert Hasselle, Jennifer Kincaid, Fran Brown, Vanessa Grubbs, and Karen Kramer. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,11 a.m.-5 p.m. & 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 1510 Camden Road. 704-790-2529.
S. Lampke Fine Art and Design Art Show. featuring oils and pastels. Also showing oil floorcloths, painted “Cottage” furniture, and a collection of hand knotted Persian Carpets. Mon.-Sun. 1517 Camden Road, Studio #5. 704-362-1033.
The Park Hotel In My Life. the artwork of John Lennon. April 26, 5-9 p.m.; April 27, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; April 28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $2 donation suggested. 2200 Rexford Rd. 612-377-1800.Visual Arts: OngoingAfro-American Cultural Center High Cotton/Twenty Third Psalms Exhibit. Artists’ Schroeder Cherry and Alec Simpson use a variety of technizues to explore the inner self in this exhibition. “High Cotton” is the metaphor used to describe the elements and experiences African-Americans had to endure to succeed in life. “Twenty-Third Psalms” is a reflection of the Lord’s Prayer used to express African-American creativity and spiritual growth. Tue.-Sun. Continues through May 5. Leather as Art Exhibit. Artists, Terrance Hill and Marvin Sin mastered this unique technique of pulling and stretching leather to create powerful images that are not only pleasing to the eye, but also sensitive to the touch. Tue.-Sun. Continues through May 5. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Student Projects. Featuring student work from all four programs – Interior Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design and Multimedia & Web Design. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through April 27. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press The Unconditional Process of Inking. featuring linocuts and mixed media pieces by Francisco Gonzales. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 27. Horizons. recent paintings by Jan Kinslowe. Large abstract paintings that are distillations of landscape-based settings resulting in images that are atmospheric and ephemeral. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through April 27. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Center of the Earth Gallery The New Realism: 4th Annual Realism Invitational. will feature works by Robert Azank, Anthony Schepis, Joseph Hronek, Carol Lee Thompson, Rebecca Fagg, and Katherine Grossfeld. Mon.-Fri. Continues through April 27. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Charlotte Art League Collage. members will display one to three of their collages in any medium. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 30. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Gallery L Portraits from the Golden Age of Jazz: Photographs by William P. Gottlieb. Exhibit features over 70 images of jazz greats such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra. These pictures have been featured on album covers, CD covers, postage stamps and in television documentaries and major motion pictures. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 21. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Green Door Gallery Group Show. featuring the original watercolors, drawings, prints, pastels and mixed media by Ken Hillberry. Paintings by Jennie Martin Tomlin, Marcel Bourbonniere, Hadassa Falson, Pottery by Kirk Argo, Norma Velazques-Frink, Carol Weston, Sculpture by Chase Winfield, Jeff Tudor, Fiber design by Peggy Luey, Functional Wood Design by Michael Brown and Stained Glass design by Kym Cress. Mon.-Sat. 221 West A St., Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-932-0099.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Issue. an exhibition by 6 emerging artists featuring installation art, sculpture, photograpy, painting and silversmith. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 20. 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Modernist Mind & Mystical Spirit. works on paper by Oscar Bluemner. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 20. A Certain Slant of Light. new oil paintings and watercolors by Thomas McNickle. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 20. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Still. new work by Doug Bohr. Tue.-Sun. Continues through April 30. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.
McColl Center for Visual Art’s Spirit Square Gallery What’s New. Works by two curators and 25 selected artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 15. 345 N. College St. 704-332-5535.
Pope’s Gallery Dorothy Shoemaker. featuring picturesque landscapes in oil. Also exhibiting many original works by other local and regional artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 30. Beth Goldston. featuring pastels depicting landscapes of Eastern North Carolina. Also exhibiting other original works of art by local and regional artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 30. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.
Queens College Art Gallery Oil Paintings. by Robert A. Crum. Mon.-Fri. Continues through April 30. 1900 Selwyn Avenue. 704-337-2286.
Shain Fine Art Originals Geoffrey Johnson. Atlanta based artist. Mon.-Sun. Continues through May 11. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Van Every Gallery at Davidson College Multimedia Project On Display. from Genecorp, leading the industry in developing genetically improved species of fish and other aquatic animals, even humans. The public presentation will feature detailed schematics of current Genecorp projects as well as a full-scale diorama of the Pack-Hunting Catfish. Viewers will also be able to observe the Aqua Sapien, Genecorp’s experimental solution to the current problem of over population and human destruction of our fragile terrestrial ecosystems. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 21. Davidson. 704-894-2519.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center 150 Years of North Carolina Quilts & Rowan County Quilters: Yesterday & Today. Selections from the Pattie Royster James Collection as well as antizue quilts and works by Joyce Heilig, Nancy Isenhour, Karen Morgan, Rachel Sechler, Suzanne Walters and Brenda Zimmerman. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 23. Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
Wrightnow Gallery Decade. Charlotte’s Eclipse Art Group bids farewell to Wrightnow Gallery with a 2-month exhibit of art by the founding members. Wrightnow will close for good in June. Mon.-Sun. Continues through May 31. 3205 N. Davidson St. 704-554-8093.
This article appears in Apr 17-23, 2002.
