Classical Music
Andre Lash Recital presented by American Guild of Organists. Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Pl. Sun., June 29, 7:30 p.m. Free. 704-333-9071.
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.
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 The Faces of Our State. Photographic exhibit showcasing 70 years of North Carolina people as seen in Our State: North Carolina magazine. Through June 2004. 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. Fashions of the Crinoline Era: 1840-1865. Eight mid 19th century crinoline fashions, featuring wide hoop skirts, from the the museum’s costume collection are currently on display. Through May 2004. Passing. Selected artists from the 2002 Juried exhibition Celebrating the Legacy of Romare Bearden are invited for in-depth presentation of their work. An Artists Gallery Walk-through will be held on Sun July 13, 3pm. Artists featured in Passing will lead a walk-through and discussion of the work on display. The program is free after museum admission. Through September 7. 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.
Spoken Word
Mert’s Heart and Soul Uptown Saturday Nite. Featuring the areas most talented singers, rappers, and poets. Sign up for the Open Mic Showcase. Details: www.motifentertainment.com. Every second and last Saturday of the month at 10pm-until. $7 cover. 214 N. College St. 704-623-0058.
Urban Ministry Center Community Open Mike. Artists from the homeless and greater community will play music, read poetry and show off art work. First Friday of every month this summer, 5-8pm. 945 N. College St. 704-575-7716.
Visulite Theatre Word Phoria. Wed., June 25. 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9200.
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. July 1-3 at 8pm; July 4 at 6pm; July 5 at 2 & 8:15pm; July 6 at 2 & 7:30pm. $23-61. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Dorothy and the Planet OZ Join Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man as they make their journey to the Land of Oz. A musical for children of all ages. Runs June 30-July 12. Monday-Saturday performances at 10:00 a.m. No performance on July 4. $5. 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.
Theater: Ongoing
A Chorus Line Musical presented by Summer theatre at Central Piedmont Community College. June 25-28 at 8pm. $16. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
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 26-28, 8 p.m. $12-$15. Group discounts available. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Graceland Presented by innerVoices Theatre Co. E-mail innervoicestheatre@yahoo.com. 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 25-28. June 25 ‘Pay What You Can Night’. All performances are at 8pm. $15 adults; $12 seniors/students. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
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. June 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 Wil Bosbyshell. An exhibition of egg still life series. The paintings portray eggs in dramatic light with bold colors and deep-cast shadows. Artist reception is on Wed, July 23, 5:30-7pm. Exhibit runs through July. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Center of the Earth Gallery New Faces Invitational. A group exhibition featuring newcomers. Opening will be on July 4, 6-9pm, during Gallery Crawl. www.centeroftheearth.com. Through August 2. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Shaun Cassidy. New paintings and drawings by former McColl resident. July through August. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Members 2003 Show. The show will exhibit members’ works in a wide variety of styles and media in images that have never been seen at the Factory. Opening reception June 27, 6-9pm (members meeting, followed by reception). Exhibit on through August 9. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
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.
Original Art, Concord Gallery opening. The gallery will have for sale original art paintings, drawings, jewelry, books, sculpture and more. There will also be ongoing classes, tours and workshops. Opening on July 1. 21 Union St. South, Concord. 704-784-1549.
Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Anne Cowie. Featuring a mixed media exhibit of sculpture, ceramics and paintings. July 1 through August 15. 201 Highway 321 South, Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas. 704-922-6245.
Shain Gallery New Gallery artists. New paintings by regional artists. Summer reception July 11, 6-9pm. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
The Art Preserve Jan Kinslowe. Exhibit of paintings. Framing Design Studio and Gallery. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
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.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery New York City Society of Illustrators Guild Show. Continues through June 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
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.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Cecilia Mattos. Exhibit from artist based in Montevideo, Uruguay. Through June. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
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.
Das Maultier Art Gallery Store/Gallery. Art and design shop located in NODA with affordable art for novice to the serious collector. In the Colony. 3472 N. Davidson St. 704-333-0277.
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.
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.
This article appears in Jun 25 – Jul 1, 2003.
