Classical Music
American Guild of Organists Recitals sponsored by Guild. August 3: Patrick Pope, Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. All at 8pm. Free. 704-333-9071.
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. 1-866-467-7681.
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 Scottie K, Roy Wood Jr. Appearing live – July 30-Aug 2. Showtimes: Wed. & Thurs. 8:00pm, Fri. & Sat. 8:00pm & 10:15pm.Sunday: 9:00pm. 516 N. College St., Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. 704-348-4242.
The Perch Theatre Smokin’ Bear Tour Featuring Talking Baby. Presented by The Perch at various venues while a new location is scouted. Shows are rated “R” for verbal content. Aug 2: Comedy Zone, 11pm; Aug 7: The Steeple, 9:30pm; Aug 16: Comedy Zone, 11pm; Aug 21: The Steeple, 9:30pm; Aug 29: The Visulite, time tbd. Call for reservations. $12. 704-372-7724.
Dance
Before I Fall New and used works by Martha Connerton and presented by Kinetic Works. August 7,8,9 at 8pm. $15. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Get Kinetic! Watch open rehearsals of works in progress for Kinetic Works SummerDance concerts. Call for details and reservations. August 2, 12:30-2pm. Studio C, 2nd floor. $5. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-338-1533.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite A celebration of James B. “Buck” Duke. D.G. Martin, host of UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Bookwatch,” previews his interview with Professor Robert F. Durden, author of Bold Entrepreneur: A Life of James B. Duke. Refreshements at 6:30pm, program begins at 7pm, followed by book signing with Dr. Durden. Wed., Aug. 6. 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. 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 All Aglow. An exhibition featuring 300 years of candlesticks on display. Through February 15, 2004. 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 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. 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. Re:Placing the City – Urban Memory and Change in Charlotte. Charlotte’s history and the changing needs of a growing city will be the focus of discussion at this free program. Thu., July 31, 6 p.m. 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. 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 area’s 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. 704-593-0114.
Southend Performing Arts Center 1st Annual Got A Light? Poetry Grand Slam. 3 rounds of competition to reveal the best poet of the night, judged by 4 audience members chosen randomly, and one guest. Featuring guest musical artist, Rudy Currence. Artists, vendors and poets will be selling and showing their work in the parking lot. Books, CDs, etc., for sale. Sat., Aug. 2, 6 p.m. $5 at the door. 201 Rampart St. 704-578-3570.
Tea Rex Teahouse Jonathan Rice. Poetry open mic night. Fri., Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. 2102 South Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Urban Ministry Center Community Open Mike. Artists from the homeless and greater community will play music, read poetry and show off artwork. First Friday of every month this summer, 5-8pm. 945 N. College St. 704-575-7716.
Theater: Openings
Alpha In a future without men and guns, there’s still plenty of fighting. A new play by Tony Wright, performed by an all female cast. Presented by Actors Gym. August 8-23. Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm. Tickets $10. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Description Beggared or The Allegory of Whiteness The Farm’s first musical, intended for older audiences. July 31-August 16, Thursday-Saturday, all shows 8pm. $12 adults, $10 advance sales, $5 students. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.
Hay Fever Presented by Piedmont Players. July 31-August 9. Wednesday-Saturday 7:30pm. Sunday 2:30. Tickets range from $9-$12. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.
Theater: Ongoing
Angel Street A thriller by Patrick Hamilton and presented by Triad Stage. Performances: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat at 7:30pm; Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sunday matinees at 2pm. The play runs July 18-August 10. Preview weekend July 18-20: $10; all other subsequent performances: $12-$37. Triad Stage, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. 336-272-0160.
Brighton Beach Memoirs Neil Simon play directed by John Hartness and presented by Davidson Community Players. For Mature audiences. Hodson Hall of the Cunningham Fine Arts Center. July 31-August 2 & August 7-9. All performances at 8 pm. $15 general admission, $13 for students and seniors. Davidson College. 704-892-7953.
Prelude to a Kiss A comedy by George Lucas. Details at www.offtryon.net. July 24-Aug 2 at 8pm. July 30 – pay what you can night. $15 adults, $12 seniors/students. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Impact. Illustrations by students in the Graphic Design program. Artist reception is on August 14, 5:30-7pm. Exhibit runs August 4-29. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Summer Print Show. Jumping with hot summer color, monotypes and other work on paper by Margret Kuehni and Mary Lou Sussman. Also, “Studies in Black & White,” small edition linocuts and woodcuts. August 1-30. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Crush Todd Bluewater. Showcase of artwork created by Todd Bluewater, including the BlueVision Series and the VideoPainter Series. www.toddbluewater.com. 300 E. Stonewall St. 704-377-1010.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Rubble. Brought to you in parts by the NCDOT. Come see the beautiful building dressed in its finest for demolition. Courtesy of Charlotte artists, live music by Baby Joshua. Exhibition dates: August 1 & 15, 8pm – 1am. 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.
Lesbian & Gay Community Center Jason Basden. His sculptures are created from wood, bronze, clay and styrofoam. On exhibit through September 13. 1401 Central Ave. 704-333-0144.
McColl Center for Visual Art Summer Affiliates Artists Exhibition. Six area artists join current affiliates through August 15. Closing House: August 15, 6-8pm. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
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. Exhibit runs through July. 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.
Center of the Earth Gallery New Faces Invitational. A group exhibition featuring newcomers. Through August 2. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Summer Show. Group exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints by gallery artists. Through August 11. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Fireworks: Contemporary works in Raku. Works by some of the region’s potters. Through August. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
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.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Bob Rankin. A show of his original works in acrylics, oils, and mixed media. Exhibit runs through August 9. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
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 A Celebration of Life. A one-man show featuring Tom Perkinson. Aug 1 – 30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Gallery at Carillon Convergence. Presents the work of five women artists offering a wide variety of recent paintings and sculpture. Exhibit runs through September 29. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Green Rice Designs & Studio David Ritland, Jeff Andrews, Lauren Patton. A working artist studio and gallery. Visit during business hours or gallery crawls. www.green-rice.com. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Hidell Brooks Gallery 5th Year Anniversary Group Exhibition. All gallery artists have specifically created new works to commemorate fifth year in the arts. Exhibit runs through August 30. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Summer Invitational Exhibition. Four regional artists. Exhibition runs through August 29. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Shaun Cassidy. New paintings and drawings by former McColl resident. 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. Exhibit on through August 9. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
McGregor Downs Galleries Boris Tomic. Exhibit of Tomic’s work including oil, watercolor, mixed media and sculpture. His local credits include Ballantyne Gates. Other local artists works exhibited include Elaine Rockey, Justin Rivenbank and Han Cashion. Through August 31. 10801 Johnston Rd., Suite 219. 704-333-6699.
Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Anne Cowie. Featuring a mixed media exhibit of sculpture, ceramics and paintings. Through August 15. 201 Highway 321 South, Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas. 704-922-6245.
Redsky Gallery Gallery Opening. A combination of fine arts and crafts gallery and working pottery studio. Opening exhibit will feature six artists. www.redskygallery.com. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Sanctuary Art Studio & Galleries Art in America. A group show celebrating American craftsmanship and creative ingenuity. Exhibit runs through September 3. 3440 North Davidson St. 704-877-2692.
Shain Gallery New Gallery artists. New paintings by regional artists. www.shaingallery.com. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
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.
The Art Preserve Jan Kinslowe. Exhibit of paintings. Framing Design Studio and Gallery. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
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. Objects & Ideas. The works of Shook Kelley. Through August 29. 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 Jul 30 – Aug 5, 2003.
