Classical Music
An American Salute Charlotte Philharmonic will open their 2002-2003 season with special guest, Daniel Rodriguez, “America’s Tenor.” Maestro Moehring will lead the orchestra in a patriotic concert. Sat., Sept. 7, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Cynthia Lawing and Ruskin Cooper Davidson College music faculty members will play a two-piano recital in Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall of the college’s new Sloane Music Center at 12:30pm as part of an ongoing midday music series entitled “Musical Interludes.” Mon., Sept. 9. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2177.
Denyce Graves In Concert Opera Carolina will present Metropolitan Opera star Denyce Graves in concert at the Belk Theater. More information? www.operacarolina.org. Thu., Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. $15-$100. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Patriot’s Day Concert A special memorial concert has been planned. A reception will follow immediately after the concert. Wed., Sept. 11, 7 p.m. Hawthorne Lane United Methodist Church, 501 Hawthorne Ln. 704-332-8131.
Comedy
Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Completely improvised comedy shows based on your suggestions at 7pm, 1958 East 7th St. Similar to “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” See our website at www.extremeimprov.com for details/reservations. Saturdays. 1958 E 7th St. 1-866-467-7681.
Comedy Zone Derek Richards with Dale Jones and Mike Speanburg. Tightly wound, high-energy, slightly bent, biting sarcasm and dropped at birth, are just a few of the adjectives used to describe Derrick Richards, actor and writer from the Motor City. Wednesday night is College Night and Service Industry Night: Get free admission and get in free to Have a Nice Day Cafe after the 8pm show with your Comedy Zone ticket. Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. Sept. 4-7. Mike W. Armstrong with Kurt Green and Mary Asher. Mike Armstrong is the winner of the Midwestern Laugh-Off, After Hours Show and Showtime TV’s Funniest Man in Ohio Contest. Wednesday night is College Night and Service Industry Night: Get free admission and get in free to Have a Nice Day Cafe after the 8pm show with your Comedy Zone ticket. Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. Sept. 11-14. 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. Talking Baby Talk Show every Thursday night at 9:30pm. Upcoming: August 30-31 Show 269, September 6-7 Doug Stanhope, September 13-14 and 20-21 Show 270. Fri., Sat. $10/$8 for students with I.D. 1500 B. Central Ave. 704-372-7724.
Psychotic Pooch Live Sketch Comedy and Improv. Comedy rated NC-17 for situations and content. Large group rates available. Call for reservations, directions or more info. DJ after-party every Saturday. Fri., Sat., 11 p.m. 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Dance
Summer’s Harvest Dance Central of the CPCC Performing Arts Department will present Summer’s Harvest in Pease Auditorium. Sept. 6, 8 p.m.; Sept. 7, 8 p.m.; Sept. 8, 2:30 p.m. $12. 704-330-6976.
MuseumsCharlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite & American Freedom Bell Highways & Byways of Our State. a photographic road trip of eclectic NC sites and scenes, all viewed from the state’s Highways and Byways, using archival images from Our State: North Carolina magazine. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 12. Lost North Carolina: An Architectural Heritage Exhibition. Peer into North Carolina’s past, as inspiring architecture that no longer stands is revealed through photographic prints and drawings. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 30. 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. Continues through Oct. 6. Fourth Ward Walking Tour. Discover the historically integrated Fourth Ward neighborhood in uptown Charlotte and its Victorian gems with our museum staff. One-hour tour starts at the Museum at noon. Reservations required. Tue., Sept. 10. $3 for members, $5 for public. History After Hours. Explore the Museum’s exhibits after hours as part of the Uptown Gallery Crawl. 5-7pm. Fri., Sept. 6. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
*Mint Museum of Art American Modern, 1925-1940: Design for a New Age. an exhibition to illustrate the competitive creative spirit of Americans. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 31. Celebrating the Legacy of Romare Bearden. a two part juried exhibition inspired by Bearden’s collages, subjects, style, or Carolina roots. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 27. Cycles of Life in African Art: Fantasy Coffins from Ghana. works arranged according to the themes of: Everyday Life, Power and Prestige, and Birth and Death. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 22. Everyman’s Gold. English lustreware from the Collection of John Elsley. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 1. Family Tours, Celebrating the Legacy. These drop-in guided tours focus on teh artwork of African American artists featured in the special exhibitions and permanent collections of the Mint. Open to all ages. For groups of 15 or more, please call for reservations. 2pm. Tue., Sat. Continues through Sept. 29. Narratives of African American Art and Identity. The David C. Driskell Collection. Artists include Edward Bannister, Henry O. Tanner, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, William Johnson, Romare Bearden and Sam Gilliam. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 27. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design Coming of Age. traces the evolution of the museum’s collection (1937 to the present), illustrating the work of some of the 20th and 21st century’s craftspeople and designers. Tue.-Sun. Continues through April 6. Currents In Craft. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. Quilts from the Carolinas. featuring the extraordinary work of contemporary quilt artists in North and South Carolina. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 8. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.
Spoken Word
23 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.
Club Myxx Organik Funk. Hip-Hop, Spoken Word open mic. Sundays, 9 p.m. $5. 3110 S. Tryon St. 704-623-0058.
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: Openings
Bent This play by Martin Sherman, presented by Off-Tryon Theatre Company,was the first piece of dramatic literature to address the issues of the treatment of homosexuals in Nazi Germany and their persecution in the Holocaust. Directed by John Hartness and featuring Artistic Director Glenn Griffin. Sept. 12-14, 8 p.m.; Sept. 19-21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 26-28, 8 p.m. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Coffee of the Gods and Changeover Interview Two brand-new short one-act plays by Stan Peal, will premiere at Off-Tryon’s NoDa New Play Festival. Coffee of the Gods, a satire about the robust and flavorful deity, and Changeover Interview, a drama about two mysterious women. The shows will be performed together on the festival’s Short Play Slam nights. Sept. 16, 8 p.m.; Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $10, individual show. $15, a pass for all festival performances. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
First Ever NoDa New Play Fest and Short Play Slam Join OTTC as we present staged readings of new plays by Charlotte playwrights. There will be staged readings of new works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Short Play Slam will be presented Monday nights, where playwrights gather, a la poetry slams, to present as many fresh short plays as can fit into an evening. Sept. 16-18; Sept. 23-25. Individual events are $10, or purchase a PlayPass for $15 that grants admission to all readings and Slams. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
The Glass Menagerie Charlotte Repertory Theatre will open its 26th season with one of the great American plays of the 20th century. All performances will be in Booth Playhouse. Sept. 7, 8 p.m.; Sept. 8, 2 p.m.; Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Sept. 14, 8 p.m.; Sept. 15, 2 p.m.; Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $24-$31.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Macbeth Shakespeare’s timeless tale of greed, lust, and betrayal. Directed by the Carolina Shakespeare Company’s Chris Oneill. Performed in the Warehouse Theatre, located inside the gallery. Sept. 12, 8 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Sept. 14, 8 p.m.; Sept. 19, 8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m. $15. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.
Sesame Street Live Who are the monsters in your neighborhood? Timeless lessons with a universal appeal and songs that all children can sing along to! Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Sept. 8, 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. $12-$19. Cricket Arena, 2700 E Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500.
*Shirley Valentine This is a play about a witty English housewife who escapes from her daily rut to a romantic holiday in Greece. It will be presented in Hodson Hall of the Cunningham Fine Arts Building. Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 6, 8 p.m.; Sept. 7, 8 p.m.; Sept. 8, 2 p.m. $20 general admission and $15 for students. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-892-8528.
Show Boat Spanning the years 1880 to 1927, Show Boat concerns the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations. Sept. 12, 8 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Sept. 14, 8 p.m.; Sept. 19, 8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 8 p.m.; Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2:30 p.m. $15-$20. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Tales of Sex and Horror From the Bible Stan Peal has created a new, controversial work for adults only! A multi-genre look at some of the Old Testament’s most disturbing, erotic, and horrific stories, ones we most likely didn’t learn about in Sunday School. This play is part of the Off-Tryon NoDa New Play Festival. Sept. 17, 7 p.m.; Sept. 18, 9 p.m.; Sept. 24, 9 p.m.; Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $10 for individual show. $15 for admission to all festival performances. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
West Side Story The ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of New York City in the 1950’s. The performances will be held in Belk Theatre. Sept. 10, 8 p.m.; Sept. 11, 8 p.m.; Sept. 12, 8 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8:15 p.m.; Sept. 14, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; Sept. 15, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20-$58. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Visual Arts: Openings
Afro-American Cultural Center Eros Negras: Encountering the Black Female Body. and exhibition that explores the sexuality, sensuality and eroticism of black women from a socio-political perspective in a contemporary world. Sept. 6-Nov. 30. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art 1 Gallery The 5th Annual “I Am Woman” Exhibition and Competition. is the exploration and provocative interpretation of women and womanhood as expressed by participating artists from New York to Florida. I Am Woman is an open show rather than a juried show. Works by both male and female artists are accepted and must pertain to the I Am Woman theme. Sept. 13-Oct. 25. 170 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-854-8800.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Ila Prouty’s Interaction. Exhibit includes three-dimensional cast glass and two-dimensional monoprints. The opening reception is Sept. 12, 5:30-7pm. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Sept. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Bank of America Gallery A Century of Landscape Exploration: 1845-1945. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 6. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.
Beatties Ford Road Library A New Historic West End Vision. See the plans in store for the revitalization of the Historic West End. This new vision, conceptualized by residents and business leaders, will be illustrated with graphics and maps. Sept. 14-Oct. 31. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Illustrations. new acrylic and oil paintings by South Carolina artist, Liisa Salosaari Jasinski. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 12. Fit in the Box. monotypes by Charlotte artist Terri Lynch. NoDa Gallery Crawls 1st and 3rd Fridays, Sept. 6 and 20, 6-9pm. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 28. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Center of the Earth Gallery New Work by Chris Stephens. Stephens uses vibrant colors to portray the landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley. Monday by appointment. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 26. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Charlotte Art League The Last Blooms of Summer- A Flower Show. Featuring art in a variety of media by Charlotte Art League members. The reception is from 6-9pm on Sept. 6, coinciding with the First Friday Gallery Crawl. Sept. 4-28. Art Talk and Feedback. A gathering of artists and those interested in the arts, led by Joana Wardell. The public is invited to bring a completed ot almost completed work of art for review and critique. 11:30am-1:30pm. Second Thursday of every month; Fourth Wednesday of every month. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Charlotte Public Library Celebrating 75 years of Theatre Charlotte. The exhibit features programs, cast photos and other memorabilia from three-quarters of a century of theatrical productions. Carolina Room, third floor. Sept. 15-Jan. 5. Block Party: Original Art from “What Do Animals Do On The Weekend?”. An exhibit of original artwork from NFP’s first children’s book by writer and illustrator, Lauren Faulkenberry. Carnegie Gallery, third floor. Meet the author during Uptown’s Gallery Crawl on Sept. 6, 6-8pm. Sept. 6-Jan. 5. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Christa Faut Gallery “Water, Eath, Sky”. Solo exhibition by Elizabeth Bradford, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Fri., Sat., 10 a.m. Continues through Oct. 9. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Foust Studio Opening Reception. Opening reception for “Figurehead,” by Charlotte Foust, and “Before Autumn,” by Tyler Strouth. Fri., Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.
Gallery L Dress Rehearsal: Costumes from the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Gallery L will come to life with custom designed costumes from Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Sept. 10-Oct. 13. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Tony Hernandez- Cold Country. Hidell Brooks Gallery is pleased to announce their fourth solo exhibition for Tony Hernandez. The opening night reception is Sept. 6 from 6-8pm and Tony will be in attendance. Sept. 6-Oct. 26. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Romare Bearden Revisited. The exhibition will feature unique collages, watercolors and prints available for acquisition. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 2. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery “Passages” by Norman Mooney. Showing a group of works created over a 5 year span by a contemporary Irish artist. The artist will be present at the reception on Sept. 13 from 6:30-9:30pm. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 16. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.
Museum of York County Prehistoric Fossils and Artifacts. Spend the day at the Museum of York County and explore prehistoric residents during our Curator’s Corner and Discovery Day programs. Join our curatorial staff at 10am for Curator’s Corner: Boning Up on the Past. Sat., Sept. 7. $5 adult, $4 senior, $3 student. CHC members are free. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Myersart Gallery Works by Gena VanDyke and Lambeth Marshall. will debut during the first Friday Gallery Crawl on Sept. 6. Both women create ornate works, but their styles are like night and day. Sept. 6-30. 1510 Camden Road. 704-790-2529.
Noel Gallery David Driskell, the artist. Noel Gallery provides an opportunity to experience another facet of this man with an exhibit of paintings. Sept. 13-Oct. 29. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.
Pope’s Gallery Denise Nelson. Exhibiting photo-realistic oil paintings of regional wildlife and mountain-scapes. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 30. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.
Shain Fine Art Originals Michael J. Lynch, a landscape artist from Colorado, and Californian artist, Marilyn Simandle. A reception will be held on Friday, September 6 from 6-9pm. Sept. 6-30. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Wentworth Gallery Pop to Patriotism. Peter Max’s Pop to Patriotism collection features over 100 pieces of his art, including original paintings, drawings, and limited-edition prints. There is a reception on September 7 from 6-9pm. Sat., Sept. 7. South Park Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd. 704-365-2733.
This article appears in Sep 4-10, 2002.
