Classical Music
Antares Quartet Formed in 1996 in New Haven (CT), as the Elm City Ensemble, Antares draws on a vast and colorful repertoire for the piano-clarinet quartet formation, as well as various trio permutations. Their programs span the traditional eras of classical music from the early 18th through the 19th and 20th centuries. Sat., Feb. 1, 8 p.m. $20 general admission. Students through college age are admitted at no charge. Dana Auditorium, Queens University.
The Benedict College Gospel Choir This choir has performed with various world-renowned gospel artists and won the 2000-2001 Black Music Caucus’ National College Gospel Choir Competition. Sat., Feb. 1, 7 p.m. Free. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
Charlotte Civic Orchestra Young artists concerto competition awards concert. Sun., Feb. 2, 3 p.m. Adults $8, seniors/students $6, families $17. Dana Auditorium, Queens University.
Der Freischutz: Opera-In-Concert This full-length performance of Der Freischutz with English supertitles features soprano Ute Selbig, who headlines a cast supported by the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. Feb. 7-8, 8 p.m. $12-$60. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
Faculty Series: Phil Thompson Dr. Thompson is head of woodwind instruction in the Department of Music and is known throughout the Charlotte area as a solo performer. Held in the Frances May Barnes Recital Hall. Mon., Feb. 3, 8 p.m. Free. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2399.
First Tuesday Concerts Ensemble Vita Nola, playing period instruments, will perform at both the Noon Concert (12:10pm) and the AfterWork Concert (5:30pm). Free parking is available at the TransAmerica parking garage on West 7th St. Tue., Feb. 4. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-332-7746.
Jacques Thibaud String Trio Featuring Eugene Barban, piano. The trio has performed throughout Europe, Japan and the US. A Chamber Series event co-sponsored by Winthrop University. Tue., Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $15 adults/seniors, $5 students. Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop U, Rock Hill. 803-323-2108.
Jazz & Classical Essentials Sunday Brunch Borders will be playing jazz and classical music from their essential catalogs. Coffee and pastry provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. Borders, 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-6261.
Jazzy January Free lunchtime jazz concerts featuring the Beth Chorneau Jazz Duo and Ziad from Mo’ Money. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The concerts coincide with the Shops at Founders Hall sidewalk sale. Jan. 27-31, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Founders Hall, 100 N. Tryon St, Bank of America Corp Cntr.
Lunchtime Concert Several Davidson College musicians will present a free lunchtime concert featuring Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60 by Johannes Brahms. Held in Tyler-Tallman Hall. Tue., Feb. 11, 12:30 p.m. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2357.
The New Century Saxophone Quartet The quartet will present a concert of J.S. Bach’s Art of Fugue at Belmont Abbey Basilica. The program will feature the ensemble playing Bach’s music exactly as it was written but on instruments never thought of in the 18th century. Mon., Feb. 3, 8 p.m. Free. Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-334-3468.
Rufus Hallmark The musicologist will give a recital and lecture about Robert Schumann’s “Frauenliebe und Leben” in Tyler-Tallman Hall. Reservation are recommended. Wed., Feb. 5, 8 p.m. Free. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2357.
Saint Louis Brass Quintet Featuring music from the works of today’s composers to the Baroque. The performance will be held in the Hannah Covington McGee Theatre of the George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center. Tue., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. $10. Wingate University. 704-233-8300.
Comedy
Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Live improvised comedy created from your suggestions. Visit www.extremeimprov.com for more information. Call for reservations. Saturdays, 8 p.m. $5. 1958 E 7th St. 1-800-467-7681.
The Perch Theatre Perch Comedy. Cheerfully offending Charlotte since 1994. Showtimes are 9pm, 11pm, & 1am on Friday and Saturday nights. The 9pm show is non-smoking. The Talking Baby Talk Show is every Thursday at 9:30pm. Performances are rated R for verbal content. www.theperch.com. Fri., Sat. $10/$9 with students/military I.D. 1500 B. Central Ave. 704-372-7724.
The Comedy Zone College Night and “SIN” (Service Industry Workers) Night. Get free admission for the 8pm show and with your Comedy Zone ticket, get in free to Have a Nice Day Cafe. Wednesdays. HBO’s Ladies of the Night. Featuring Just June, Tanya Lee Davis & D. Cameron. Jan. 29-Feb. 1. 516 N. College St., Wed. & Thurs.- 8pm, Fri. & Sat.- 8pm, 10:15pm. Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. 704-348-4242.
Dance
A Black History Musical Tribute Presented by Strictly Tap Productions, tap dancers of all ages will perform to the music of some of America’s great African American songwriters, musicians and entertainers. Sat., Feb. 8, 2 p.m. Free. Beatties Ford Road Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.
Chants North Carolina Dance Theatre will conduct an educational performance of Alonzo King’s Chants for area schools and homeschool students. Chants delves into African tradition using a cappella chants along with high energy, intense choreography. Fri., Jan. 31, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $7. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-379-1324.
Winter Trilogy Chants delves into African tradition using a cappella chants along with high energy, intense choreography. The Rite of Spring is a work of intense passion, originally created in 1913 by Vaslav Nijinsky and Igor Stravinsky. For mature audiences only. They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? tells the story of a dance marathon whose contestants depict the unrelenting personal desperation of the Great Depression. Presented by the North Carolina Dance Theatre. Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 8 p.m. $10-$55. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite & American Freedom Bell Soldier’s Stories: War in the First Person. Multimedia exhibit in the Millennium Gallery tells the personal stories of war as shared through the written and recorded war-time correspondence of soldiers from the region. A Charlotte Shout event. Continues through Sept. 30, 2003. Regular Museum admission. 3500 Shamrock Dr., Between Eastway and Sharon Amity. 704-568-1774.
Gaston County Museum of Art & History Carolinas Textile Exhibit- The Ties That Bind. Interactive displays, engaging scale models, authentic artifacts and photos detail how the textile industry transformed the economy, technology and communities of the new south. Tue.-Sun. 131 W. Main St., Dallas. 704-852-6025.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. The nation’s most comprehensive museum interpretation of post-Civil War southern history. Tue.-Sun. Pen and Ink Politics: Thomas Nast’s Reconstruction-era Cartoons and African American Equality. Learn about the rise of the political cartoon in America through some of the earliest ones by Thomas Nast. Continues through Sept. 29. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Burlon Craig and His Legacy. Saluting one of North Carolina’s potting legends. Featured will be Craig’s utilitarian churns, milk crocks, birdhouses and monkey jugs first learned under Jim Lynn at the age of 14. Continues through Oct. 19. Celebrating the Legacy of Romare Bearden. A juried exhibition co-sponsored with McColl Center for Visual Art. North and South Carolina artists’ works were selected by David C. Driskell and reflect the inspiration of Romare Bearden. The exhibition is in two parts: one half at the Mint Museum of Art and one half at Spirit Square. Continues through Feb. 23, 2003. A Salute to Fashion Legend Bill Blass. A selection of evening dresses, suit ensembles and accessories are on display in the Crist costume gallery. Continues through April 13. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.
Spoken Word
Club Myxx Organik Funk. Hip-Hop, Spoken Word open mic. Featured artists and the hip-hop/neo-soul sounds of DJ Fuzz. Sundays, 9 p.m. $3 members, $5 non-members. 3110 S. Tryon St. 704-623-0058.
Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church Creative Currents Coffeehouse: A Celebration of Original Art, Music & Poetry. Featuring artists, poets, writers and musicians from the area. Sat., Feb. 8, 7 p.m. Free, but donations welcome to defray costs. 9704 Mallard Creek Rd. 704-510-0008.
Swing 1000 Rhythm Theory Tuesdays. Enjoy open mic poetry, music, and dancing. Doors open at 6pm. Poetry begins at 7:30pm. Tuesdays. Free before 7:15pm. 1000 Central Ave. 704-334-4443.
Tea Rex Teahouse Poetry Open Mic with Jonathan Rice. Sat., Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. 2102 South Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Theater: Openings
Divorce Southern Style This southern comedy set in Charlotte, NC is about Eleanor, a divorcee of 15 years who, running low on cash, decides to reconcile with her ex-husband Walter. Directed by Roberta Spampinato. This production runs Feb. 7-9 & 14-16. The Fri. & Sat. performances will be at 8pm and Sun. performances will be at 3pm. $7 adults, $5 students (through grade 12) and senior citizens. Clover Middle School Auditorium, 320 Clinton Ave., Clover.
Perfect Six Mark Eisman’s new comedy compares the quest for perfect scores in the world of professional figure skating to the quest for perfect human relationships. All shows will be in Hodson Hall of the Cunningham Fine Arts Building. Feb. 5-8, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $4. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-892-8528.
Romeo and Juliet Unlike the traditional rendering, this version moves back and forth between the engaging images and emotions of Shakespeare’s original, the last minutes of Juliet’s life and a time long past the tragic events. Presented by the Moving Poets Theater of Dance. Feb. 12- 16. Wed.- Sat., 8pm. Sun., 7pm. $15-$24.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Suburbia This contemporary play is about 3 characters in their early 20s who are faced with conflicts such as alcohol abuse, drug abuse, suicide and dealing with success and failure. Appropriate for ages 18 and older. Performances held in the Johnson Studio Theatre. Feb. 5-8, 8 p.m. $3 w/ Winthrop ID, $7 general admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.
The Waiting Room A contemporary comedy set in a doctor’s waiting room as three women from three different cultures and time periods become acquainted with each other and each other’s health issues. Produced by The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. Show dates and times: Jan. 29- Feb 16 with 7:30pm performances on Wed. & Thurs; 8pm performances on Fri. & Sat; and a matinee performance at 2pm on Feb. 16. $15-$20. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Theater: Ongoing
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof The play begins as members of a family celebrate the patriarch’s 65th birthday. Sins of the past and greedy hopes of the future surround the event. Written by Tennessee Williams. Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 8 p.m.; Feb. 2, 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 6-8, 8 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2:30 p.m. $15-$20. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Cyrano A three-person adaption of Edmond Rostand’s enduring love story. The simplification of the story allows audiences to focus on the three main characters and the love triangle that has entangled them. Recommended for ages 10 & up. Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 1, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $8-$10. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.
Let Me Sing- A Musical Evolution Featuring more than 30 classic songs such as Alexander’s Rag Time Band. Look for the Silver Lining and A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody. The show not only traces the history of the art form but also explores how it defined the American character and spirit. Jan. 29-30, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 8 p.m.; Feb. 2, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 5-6, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 7-8, 8 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $27.25-$31.25. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Samuel Beckett In As Few Words As Possible The Farm Theatre presents these six short pieces by the father of the absurd, Samuel Beckett. The evening includes Act Without Words I and II, Quad, Come and Go, Catastrophe and Breath. All shows are at 8pm. Jan. 30-Feb. 1. $12 regular admission, $5 students. $10 tickets are available with advance registration. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Journey into Fiber Space by Fiber ART Options. The members of Fiber ART Options are Nancy Cook, Robin Hawkins, Peggy Luey, Elizabeth Miller, Teresa Pietras and Beth Stewart-Ozark. A reception will be held on Feb. 13 from 5:30-7pm. Feb. 3-28. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Christa Faut Gallery Flora. Paintings by J.M. Henry. Opening reception: Feb. 7 from 6:30-8:30pm. Feb. 1-28. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
CPCC Art Gallery Cities Under One Moon. Works by Raed Al-Rawi and Alex Clark. An exhibition of two artists living in Charlotte, coming from different backgrounds and sharing a similar message in art. A reception will be held on Feb. 27 from 4-6pm. Feb. 10-March 29. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6480.
CuvÉe Wine & Art Gallery The Encounter Group. Works by Han Cashion, Marilyn Charlat Dix, Marianne Reuss and Terry Thirion. The grand opening will be held on Feb. 7 from 4pm-2am. February. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
Galatique Maxx Morgan. This show will feature paintings from his Surreal Enchantment Series based on the illustrations from his first book. There will be a grand opening reception and book signing on Jan. 31 from 7-10pm. Continues through February. 26 North Main St., Belmont. 704-608-1868.
Gaston County Public Library Quilt Project. Handmade quilt by members of the Gaston County Extension and Community Organization. For information about current and upcoming exhibits, please contact your local Gaston County Public Library location. Feb. 1-28. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Personal Masterpiece. Featuring new works including 100 artists- visual & performing arts. 8pm-midnight. Feb. 7-8; Feb. 14-15. 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Tim Buchman. Photography. A reception will be held on Feb. 7 from 6-8pm. Feb. 7-March 29. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jeanne Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Africa Now. Curated by Dr. Alice Burmeister. Feb. 3-March 28. Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South, Gastonia.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Joe Walters. A regional artist from Charleston who works with intricate and complex natural forms. He concentrates on plants and animals as forms shifting between formalism and realism with tea as an organic staining agent. Opening reception: Feb. 7 from 6:30-9:30pm. Feb. 7-28. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.
McColl Center for Visual Art Winter 2003 Artists. Exhibition of work by the Winter 2003 Artists-in-Residence and Affiliate Artists: Albert Casayne & Matilde Grau, Bailey Doogan, Joyce Hsu, Thomas Mezzanotte, Franco Mondini Ruiz, Cedric Smith and Kristin St. Martin. Opening and Open House has been rescheduled for Feb. 7. Continues through March 22. $5 public, $3 students, free for McColl members. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
McGregor Downs Gallery Gallery Crawl. McGregor Downs Gallery and Anderson Gallery are included in the only gallery crawl in the Ballantyne area. Refreshments served. Fri., Feb. 7, 4-9 p.m. 10801 Johnston Rd., Suite 219. 704-333-6699.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries A Pretty Day. A one-woman show honoring North Carolina folk artist, Addie James. Meet the artist at the opening reception on Feb. 1 from 1-4pm. February. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
Pope’s Gallery Betty Mitchell. Realistic floral still lifes in oil [Myers Park]. February. Contemporary Art. By local, regional and national artists [Arboretum]. February. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.
Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC 2003 Arts Alumni Invitational. Features dual exhibitions by graduates now working in the professional arts world. In the Main Gallery are visual arts alumni and in the Upstairs Gallery are theatre alumni. Artists include Thomas Heyer, Charlotte Foust, Virginia Jochems-Atkins and Beverly Smith. Opening has been rescheduled for Feb. 7. Continues through Feb. 14. Rowe Arts Building.
Shain Fine Art Originals A Valentine’s Show for Beginning Collectors. Featuring smaller works in a moderate price range that are appropriate for beginners and special Valentine’s gifts. Artists include Henry Barnes, Geoffrey Johnson, Connie Winters, Kim Schuessler, William Jameson and Marilyn Simandle. Fri., Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m. Generation Gap: Charlotte Mother and Son. Paintings by Connie Winters and Darren Young. Reception: Feb. 7 from 6-9pm. Feb. 7-March 31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Winthrop University Galleries Benny Andrews. The Human Spirit Series. On display in the Rutledge Gallery. Feb. 7-March 30. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Jerald Melberg Gallery Ernesto Berra, Helen Shirk and Raul Diaz. Berra’s collages often resemble abstract landscapes and include everyday objects such as wires, sticks and nails. Shirk’s copper vessels reflect her interest in brilliantly colored and textured organic forms. Diaz’s dream-like paintings create ethereal textured environments. Continues through Feb. 15. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery John Nickerson- New Works. A new shipment of glass with new designs. January, 2003. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.
McGregor Downs Gallery Various Artists. Featuring watercolor works by Elaine Rockey. Also featuring etchings and serigraphs by Guillaume Azoulay. Previously unseen in any local gallery are artifacts recovered from the Spanish Galleon Concepcion, sunk in 1641. Visit www.mdgallery.homestead.com for more information. Continues through Feb. 28. 10801 Johnston Rd., Suite 219. 704-333-6699.
Microcosm Gallery Group Exhibition. European and American artists. On view artworks by Agnes Manganelli, Dariusz Orszulik, Irina Ilyina, John Haskins, Kulka, Daniel Sztyber and Stephen Thompson. Continues through January, 2003. Passion of My Life. Exhibition of paintings by Wiesia Kot. Continues through March 8. 300 N. College St. #101. 704-641-4256.
Myersart Gallery Teapot Show. This special show features teapots by several of the gallery’s 40 local and regional artists. Continues through January. 1510 Camden Road. 704-790-2529.
Noel Gallery Benny Andrews. The exhibit tells Andrews’ rich stories through paintings, drawings and fine art graphics. Continues through Feb. 28. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.
Pope’s Gallery Cher Cosper. Landscapes from far away places [Myers Park Gallery]. January. Dorothy Shoemaker. Romantic landscapes and still lifes in oil [Arboretum Gallery]. January. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.
Queens University Watkins Gallery Confluences & Influences. Six professional ceramists along with their former teacher, Rick Crown, will be exhibiting their works. Continues through Feb. 22. 1900 Selwyn Avenue. 704-337-2286.
S. Lampke Fine Art and Design Oils and Pastels. Also showing oil floorcloths, painted “Cottage” furniture and a collection of hand-knotted Persian Carpets. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1517 Camden Road, Studio #5. 704-362-1033.
Shain Fine Art Originals Playing With The Mystery. Paintings by Amy Dobbs and David Ballew. Continues through Jan. 31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
South County Regional Library From the Library of Congress: The African American Mosaic. This exhibit surveys the African-American experience beginning with slavery and ending with the first days of the Civil Rights Movement. Continues through April 15. 5801 Rea Rd. 704-341-1176.
UNC-Charlotte Artworks 945- Urban Community Art Show. Paintings and sculpture by homeless artists will be exhibited in the Cone Center Gallery. Featuring ceramic sculpture and paintings done on plywood by individuals who have sought assistance at Charlotte’s Urban Ministry Center. Continues through Feb. 22. 704-687-3315.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Opening Exhibitions. Featuring the work of internationally recognized artists, artists living and working in Rowan County and the region, gifted artists challenged by developmental disabilities and work representing each of the public high schools in Rowan County. Exhibits continue through March. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
This article appears in Jan 29 – Feb 4, 2003.
