indicates critics’ picks.
Classical Music
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, Morrocroft, 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-6261.
John Apple Recital presented by the Charlotte Chapter of American Guild of Organists. First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St. Sun., June 22, 7:30 p.m. Free. 704-333-9071.
Summer Pops The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents concerts Sunday evenings at Southpark. Prelude begins at 7pm and concerts are at 8:15pm. www.charlottesymphony.org. Free. 704-972-2000.
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.
Central Ave Playhouse Psychotic Pooch. Live Sketch Comedy and improv. Material is NC-17, seating is limited. Call for reservations. Fri., Sat., 11 p.m. $10. 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.
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. Frank Caliendo. Star of MAD TV. June 27, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.; June 28, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. $16.50. 516 N. College St., Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. 704-348-4242.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite & American Freedom Bell Highways & Byways of Our State. Continues through June. Soldier’s Stories: War in the First Person. Continues through Sept. 30, 2004. Regular Museum admission. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Gaston County Museum of Art & History Carolinas Textile Exhibit- The Ties That Bind. Tue.-Sun. 131 W. Main St., Dallas. 704-852-6025.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. New South, Old South, Somewhere in Between. Continues through Aug. 7. Pen and Ink Politics: Thomas Nast’s Reconstruction-era Cartoons and African American Equality. Continues through Sept. 29. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Burlon Craig and His Legacy. Continues through Oct. 19. Motherwell’s Master Printer. In a lecture titled The Artist-Printer Collaboration, Robert Motherwell’s master printer Catherine Mosley will discuss printmaking and the collaboration between Motherwell and herself. Thu., June 19, 7 p.m. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design Constructing Elozua: A Retrospective. Ceramics, photography, 3-D computer-generated artwork & sculpture. Continues through Aug. 3. Currents In Craft. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. Point of View: Public and Private Collecting Part II. Continues through July 27. 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 All About Cats. Continues through Sept. 14, 2003. Illustrator Vernon Grant: A Century of American Whimsy. Continues through Oct. 5, 2003. Virtue Leads and Grace Reveals: Embroideries and Education in Antebellum South Carolina. Continues through July 20. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
North Carolina Museum of History Flashback to the 60s. Continues through Sept. 28, 2003. 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-715-0200.
Weatherspoon Art Museum Spring Garden & Tate Streets, Greensboro.
Spoken Word
Mert’s Heart and Soul Uptown Saturday Nite. Musical performances, spoken word artists, poets and an open mic contest. Every second and last Saturday of the month at 11pm. $7 cover. 214 N. College St. 704-623-0058.
Theater: Openings
Chicago New National tour of Broadway’s smash hit musical, the inspiration for the Academy Award winning film. Cast includes Bianca Marroquin, Brenda Braxton and Gregory Harrison. Tues-Thur at 8pm; Friday at 6pm; Sat at 2 & 8:15pm; Sunday at 2 & 7:30pm. $23-61. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
A Chorus Line Musical presented by Summer theatre at Central Piedmont Community College. June 18-21 & June 25-28 at 8pm; June 22 at 2:30pm; June 24 at 7pm. $16. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
God’s Favorite A comedy by American playwright Neil Simon. July 2,3,5 at 8pm; July 10-13 at 8pm; July 6 at 2:30pm; July 9 at 7pm. $16. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
Graceland Presented by innerVoices Theatre Co. E-mail innervoicestheatre@yahoo.com. June 19-21 and June 25-27 at 8pm; June 28 at 2pm. $10; June 25 “pay what you can night”. Central Ave Playhouse, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-451-4155.
Julius Caesar Presented by Chickspeare, Charlotte’s all female Shakespeare company. June 18-21, June 25-28. June 18 “Pay What You Can Night.” All performances are at 8pm. $15 adults; $12 seniors/students. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
The Musical Life Story of Stevie Wonder The Afro-American Children’s Theatre (AACT) will present a musical theatre tribute to the legendary singer/songwriter and musician. June 20 at 7:30pm; June 21 at 4 and 7:30pm. $10 adults; $8 Youth 17 & under. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Theater: Ongoing
Cravings An original play by local playwright Ann Marie Oliva. The play is set in New York City during the 1970’s at a methadone clinic.Adult language and subject matter. June 12-14, 19-21. All shows at 8pm. $10-12. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Disney’s The Lion King From director and designer Julie Taymor. Score from Elton John and Tim Rice. Limited number of tickets available only at box office. Through June 22: Tues.-Thurs. 8pm; Fri. 8:15pm; Sat. 2pm & 8:15pm; Sun. 2pm & 7:30pm. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
The Friar and The Nurse A tragic sex comedy set between the scenes of Shakespeare’s greatest love story; Romeo’s Friar and Juliet’s Nurse find secret passion and learn that romance isn’t only for the young. A new play by Stan Peal. Presented by Epic Arts Repertory Theatre. For ages 18 and older. June 19-21, 8 p.m.; June 22, 2 p.m.; June 23, 8 p.m.; June 26-28, 8 p.m. $12-$15. Group discounts available. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
My Fair Lady Davidson Community Players present beloved Lerner and Loewe musical. Directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge. June 19-21 at 8pm. $20 adults; $18 students/seniors. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
South Pacific Theatre Matthews presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical set on the islands during WW II. June 13-22 (except Monday 6/16) at 8pm. Sunday matinees at 2pm. $15/$12. Theatre Matthews, 100 McDowell St, Matthews. 704-846-8343.
World Without End A look at family, the problem of choice and the search for the immortal as seen through the prism of Sophocles’ “Antigone.” Intended for older audiences. In the Blackbox. 19-21, 26-28. All shows at 8 pm. $12 adults; $10 advance; $5 students. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery New York City Society of Illustrators Guild Show. Continues through June 30. Portfolio Displays. Displays from the following majors: Interior design, graphic design, fashion marketing and multimedia design. Thu., June 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Cecilia Mattos. Exhibit from artist based in Montevideo, Uruguay. Through June. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Das Maultier Art Gallery New Store/Gallery opening. NODA’s new art and design shop with affordable art for novice to the serious collector. In the Colony. 3472 N. Davidson St. 704-333-0277.
McColl Center for Visual Art Summer Affiliates Artists Exhibition. Six area artists join current affiliates through August 15. Open House: June 27, 6-8pm. Artist Forum: July 16, 7pm. Closing House: August 15, 6-8pm. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center Bridging Cultures: From Africa to Latin America. Annual Juried Exhibition. Over 30 original pieces of work from 14 local, regional and national artists. Continues through June 29. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Bank of America Gallery Art of the Southwest & Native American Cultures. Continues through June 21. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.
Bank of America Plaza Maker versus Material. A two-location exhibit. Also on display at the First Citizens Building, 128 S. Tryon St. Continues through Nov. 21. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
Center of the Earth Gallery Roberto Azank. An exhibition of new paintings. Continues through June 28. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Solo exhibition of oil paintings. “The Nature of Tranquility,” by Kenneth Freed. Continues through July 12. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Crazy Jane’s Local Artists. Works by Ellyn Bernstein, Mike Watson and Rod Wriner. Pottery by Ann Hamilton. Mon.-Sat. 1817 Hawkins Street. 704-332-5454.
ElderArt Gallery Leon A. Makielski, A Journey of Creativity. Exhibit will feature portraits and landscapes painted over a 50 year period by Makielski (1885-1974). Through July 25. Hours: Tues – Fri: 10 am – 6 pm. Saturdays: 10am – 2 pm. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Farvan International Gallery Rosa Maria Costa Delgado & Costa Tur. Oil Paintings by artist Rosa Maria Costa Delgado of Malaga Spain of archeological images. Oil Paintings by artist Costa Tur of Spain. Landscapes of Spain’s coastline and people. Through June. 119 E. 7th St. 704-375-1424.
Galatique June is dedicated to kids. Their art, music and fashion. Through June. 26 North Main St., Belmont. 704-608-1868.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Introductions. Exhibit featuring 8 artists. Through July 12. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Kevin Kennedy & Robert Stuart. Continues through June 28. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jeanne Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Lambeth W. Marshall. Ceramic. Continues through June 20. Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South, Gastonia.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Robert Motherwell. Works on Paper by Motherwell (1915-1991), featuring over thirty lithographs, etchings, ink drawings and paintings. Continues through July 12. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Lassiter Gallery Peggy Rivers, Maja Godlewska, Linda Fantuzzo & Marlene Lenker. Works by 4 women artists. Through June. 318 E. 9th St. 704-373-1464.
McGregor Downs Galleries Boris Tomic. Exhibit of Tomic’s work including oil, watercolor, mixed media and sculpture. Through July 31. 10801 Johnston Rd., Suite 219. 704-333-6699.
Myersart Gallery Dean Reganess. Works in limestone, carerra marble and granite by stone carver. Also featuring functional and decorative works in clay and glass by local and regional artists. Through June. 1510 Camden Road. 704-790-2529.
Noel Gallery Mayday, Mayday: A Distress Call From Nature. Paintings by Tommie Robinson. Continues through June 28. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.
Pease Auditorium, CPCC CPCC Student Photography Show. Through June. In the Pease Gallery. 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
Pope’s Gallery Denise Nelson. Photo-realistic oil paintings of wildlife and mountain scapes. through June. 1035 Providence Rd. 704-342-1774.
Rising of the Eagle Native American Art Gallery. Chief Richard Eagle Thomas will be on premises dressed in full regalia and telling short stories. Hours Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12-6pm. 4742 East Hwy 27, Iron Station.
Sanctuary Art Studio & Galleries Chaos Troubadour. Featuring paintings and photography by local and national artists. The gallery is currently offering space for rent to artists for future group or solo exhibitions. Continues through June 30. 3440 North Davidson St. 704-877-2692.
Stewart’s Village Gallery American Crafts. Featuring pottery by Bill Stewart, Sylvia Coppola, Lambeth Marshall & Bill Campbell. Daily. 116 McDonald St., Waxhaw. 704-843-5638.
Stretch Gallery N Studios Plastic Response, Package STCH. An installation artwork by ceramic artist Fred Spaulding. stretchgallery.com. 10726 Pineville Rd, Pineville. 704-552-5678.
W.D.O. Bridging Fine and Decorative Arts. During the summer, the gallery will feature works by artists who have shown major works during the Winter/Spring season as well as previews of the upcoming Autumn/Winter season. Through August. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Lynn Baney, Todd Stone, Sharon Wolpoff. Baney (ABSTRABET), Wolpoff (Summer Light), Stone (Pools and Reflections). Through August 23. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
Winthrop University Galleries 15th Annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. Rutledge Gallery. Continues through June 30. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
This article appears in Jun 18-24, 2003.
