Classical Music
Concert on the Green The Davidson College Jazz Ensemble will present an outdoor concert on the Village Green at the corner of Main St & Concord Rd. Sun., Sept. 21, 6 p.m. Free. Davidson College. 704-894-2357.
Morgan State University Choir Performance of traditional and contemporary gospel music and spiritual music. Mon., Sept. 22, 6 p.m. Free. University Park Baptist Church, 6029 Beatties Ford Road. 704-392-1681.
Mostly Mozart The Charlotte Symphony series brings musical evenings to neighborhoods throughout Mecklenburg County. Sept. 24 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1400 Suther Rd; Sept. 25 at Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College; Sept. 27 at First Baptist Church – Downtown. 8pm. $15 gen., $5 students. 704-972-2000.
O. S. Tyagarajan Indian Classical music vocal performance with Delhi P. SunderRajan on Violin and Neyveli Narayanan on Mridangam. Performance in the Tyler-Tallman Hall. Sun., Sept. 21, 2 p.m. Call for ticket information. www.geocities.com/cmacmusic. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2353.
Sing Out, Charlotte! Carolina Voices will sponsor a daylong concert which will be kicked off by the Greater Salem Baptist Church Choir. Also featuring Gospel Choirs as well as an eclectic mix of jazz and classical vocal ensembles. Sun., Sept. 21, 2 p.m. Free. Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave. 704-374-1564.
Symphony on the Square A fall mainstay of the Charlotte’s Symphony’s Season, held annually at the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets. Wed., Sept. 17, 12 p.m. 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. Fridays: Long Form Fridays, scenes and monologues from a single audience suggestion, $5; Saturdays: improv comedy with audience suggestions, Rated R, $10. 8pm both nights. 1958 E 7th St. 1-866-467-7681.
Belk Arena, Davidson College Bill Cosby. Legendary comedian’s NC appearance. Tue., Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $40. 102 N. Main St. 704-894-2000.
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 Mathis Madness. With Mark Mathis, from TV’s Fox Edge. Sundays. Jay Moore & Steve Mazan. Sep 17-20, Showtimes 8pm Wed & Thurs & 8pm & 10:15pm Fri & Sat. 516 N. College St., Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. 704-348-4242.
Dance
Red Hot ‘N’ Bluegrass Featuring Alvin Ailey’s The River, Nicolo Fonte’s Brave!, and Mark Godden’s Double Blind w/ live bluegrass music from the NC band Greasy Beans. September 18-20. Thursday 7:30pm. Friday-Saturday 8pm. $10-$55. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
West Liturgical Dance Ministry Recital Several liturgical dance ministries from the Metrolina area will participate. Call for further details. First Baptist Church, 1801 Oaklawn Ave. Sun., Sept. 21, 4 p.m. Free. 704-372-1075.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite The Faces of Our State. Through June 2004. Soldier’s Stories: War in the First Person. Continues through Sept. 30, 2004. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place Danger Rangers Hollywood Fundraiser. The launch of the Danger Rangers exhibit. Sat., Sept. 20, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Mix & Max: Omnimax after hours. The program is aimed at anyone looking for something different on Friday night. Live music, Omnimax films, food and cash bar. Third Friday of every month. $10 members $12 (non-members). Omnimax. Now showing: Top Speed, Journey Into Amazing Caves and Coral Reef Adventure. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.
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. Pen and Ink Politics: Thomas Nast’s Reconstruction-era Cartoons and African American Equality. Continues through Sept. 29. A Portion of the People: 300 Years of Southern Jewish Life. Exhibit runs Sept. 14 through Nov. 30. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art All Aglow. Through February 15, 2004. The Art of Romare Bearden. The museum will put on display its 19 remaining works by Charlotte native. Sept. 17-Jan. 4. 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. Vantage Point 1. Julie Moos: Friends and Enemies, featuring portraits of couples who are either best friends or worst enemies and places them against a non-descript background. Exhibit through Dec. 7. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design American Quilt Classics 1800 – 1980: The Charles and Fleur Bresler Collection. Through Jan. 4, 2004. MeraLee Goldman. A free lecture on the history of human adornment from antiquity to the present, in conjunction with the exhibition Sculptural Radiance: The Jewelry and Objects of Linda MacNeil. Registration required. Sun., Sept. 21, 2 p.m. Quilt Demonstration. Sherry Nagel will demonstrate trapunto quilting in the galleries featuring the exhibition American Quilt Classics, 1800-1980. Sun., Sept. 21, 2 p.m. Free, after museum admission. Sculptural Radiance: The Jewelry & Objects of Linda MacNeil. A fusion of glass and gold, featuring 25 works. Through November 23. 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 Eye to Eye: Photography by Kim Wolhuter. Experience the up close and personal life of an African leopard in a photographic exhibit by National Geographic photographer. Sept. 11-Dec. 14. Illustrator Vernon Grant: A Century of American Whimsy. Continues through Oct. 5, 2003. Piecing a Quilt of Life: World Connections. Features contemporary art quilts made by 23 women with stories to tell. Exhibit runs through Apr. 25, 2004. Track It Down. Learn how to detect what kinds of animals have passed through your backyard. Make a plaster cast of a paw print. Reservation rquired. Sat., Sept. 20, 10 a.m. Free after museum admission. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
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. 704-342-4222.
Theater: Openings
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) 3 actors, 2 hours and 37 plays! Oct 1-5 at the Rowe Studio Theatre; Oct 11 at McKnight Hall, Cone Center. Oct. 1-5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 11, 8 p.m. $5 for students/seniors, $6 for UNCC faculty/staff and $10 for the general public. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-3315.
Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief Paula Vogel tells the story of Desdemona that occurs between Shakespeare’s scenes, twisting the characters in a hilarious and moving, but always thought provoking rendition. Runs Sept. 24-27 at 8pm. Tickets $5 w/Winthrop ID, $10 General Admisssion. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.
A Grand Night For Singing CPCC Theatre kicks off its new season with a revue of the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Sept. 26, 27 and Oct. 3, 4 at 8pm, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 at 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
Island A comedy by Kevin Brewer, winner of Peterson Emerging Playwright competition 2003-04. Sept. 23-27 at 7:30pm. $8 adults, $6 students/seniors. Hedrick Theatre, Catawba College, Salisbury. 704-637-4481.
James and The Giant Peach Join James on his adventure to escape from his cruel aunts inside a giant magical peach. Presented by Clover Community Theatre. Shows: Thu, Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm. Sept. 26-28; Oct. 2; Oct. 4-5. Tickets: $7 for adults, $5 for students/seniors. Clover School District Auditorium, 1625 Highway 55 East, Clover. 803-831-1048.
Romeo and Juliet A Chickspeare event – Romeo and Juliet as you’ve never seen them: a ten-gallon hat, bad wigs, some really bad “opera” and more. Sept. 18 at the Wine Basket; Sept. 26 at the Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 8 p.m. Free performances, donations accepted. Wine Basket, 830 Lamar Ave. 704-344-4546.
Sylvia A.R. Gurney’s delightful comedy about love, relationships and inter-species dating. Directed by Glen T. Griffin. Reservations are suggested. Sept. 18-20; Sept. 24-27, Oct. 2-4. 8pm. Sept. 24 is Pay What You Can Night. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Thoroughly Modern Millie Based on the 1967 Oscar-winning film about a young girl from Kansas who comes to New York City in the Roaring ’20s in search of a new life. Sept. 23-28. Tuesday-Thursday 8pm; Friday 8:15pm; Saturday 2pm, 8:15pm; Sunday 2pm, 7:30pm. $23-$64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Titanic This musical is set aboard the famous doomed ocean liner and tells the stories of passengers and crew members. Sept. 25-28, 8 p.m.; Oct. 2-4, 8 p.m. $12 adults, $10 seniors/students. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., Gastonia. 704-865-0160.
Theater: Ongoing
Always…Patsy Cline The play gives the audience a chance to see Patsy really “let her hair down.” Sept. 12-13, 18-19, 25-27 at 8pm. Sept. 21, 28 at 2:30pm. $10. Hickory Community Theatre, 30 Third St. NW, Hickory. 828-327-3855.
The Commedia Cinderella A twist on the classic story and performed by the Tarradiddle Players. Performances: Sept. 12 at 7:30pm; Sept. 13 at 1pm; Sept. 14 at 2pm & 4pm; Sept. 19 at 7:30pm; Sept. 20 at 1pm; Sept. 21 at 2pm & 4 pm. Center $12, side $10. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.
Evita Directed by Billy Ensley, choreographed by Linda Booth. The internationally acclaimed musical about the fabulous myth of Eva, wife of Argentine dictator Juan Peron. Sept. 11-13, 18-21, 25-28. Thu-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2:30pm. Tickets $22 Fri and Sat evenings, $17 on Thu and Sun. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Finer Noble Gases Victory Pictures & C.A.S.T. (Carolina Actors Studio Theatre) opens the second show of its season with Adam Rapp’s acclaimed, Finer Noble Gases. Call for reservations and info. This play contains adult content. Performances: Sept. 10 – Sept. 27, Wed-Sat at 8pm. $15. Central Ave Playhouse, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
Pump Boys and Dinettes Presented by Charlotte Repertory Theater. Directed by Michael Bush. Grass-roots musical about life and love by the roadside. Runs Wednesday-Thursday 7:30pm, Friday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. Through Oct. 12. $24-$38. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
The Underpants Play by Steve Martin, presented by the BareBones Theatre Group. Through Sept. 21. Show times are 8pm Thu-Sat, with a 3pm matinee on the final Sunday of the run. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for students/seniors. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Visual Arts: Openings
Charlotte Art League Unleashed. An open art exhibit featuring a range of media from local artist. In the CALeidoscope Gallery. Through Oct 22. Art Talk & Feedback. Monthly critiques, bring current project. Third Wed of every month, 11:30am-1:30pm. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Christa Faut Gallery Veronica’s Veils. Solo exhibition of acrylic paintings by Herb Jackson. Opening reception Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30pm. Runs Sept. 22 through Nov. 17. Gallery hours Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Robert Langford. “Evoking An Emotion” – an exhibition of abstract art. Meet the artist on Sep 25. Exhibit runs through Oct 12. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
Great Aunt Stella Center Carrie Mae Weems. An artist whose photographs and installations document experiences of African Americans, Africans and women. Thu., Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Tickets: $7 for the public, $3 for students, and free for members. 926 Elizabeth Ave. 704-944-6000.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Call for Artists. Accepting submissions for Grand Opening Homecoming Gala. Bring works to new gallery on Sept. 19 from 6 – 9pm & Sept. 20 from Noon – 4pm. Call for details. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
McColl Center for Visual Art Open House: Fall 2003 Artists-in-Residence. First look at this Themed Exhibition. Opening reception Oct. 3, 6-8pm. Exhibit runs Sept. 19 through Nov. 23. Gallery hours: 11am – 4pm, Tues-Sat. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Queen’s Gallery & Art Center Robert A. Crum. An exhibition of recent drawings and oil paintings. Oct. 1-31. 1212 The Plaza. 704-372-2993.
Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC Semi Six: Draw, Paint, Print, Install. Six artists with divergent backgrounds – geographically as well as aesthetically – will participate in an exhibition at the Cone Center Main Gallery. Reception Oct. 2, 5-7pm. Oct. 1-30. Rowe Arts Building. 704-687-2473.
The Art Preserve Jan Kinslowe and Linda Vista. Excavations, new installation by Jan Kinslowe and presenting sculptural artwork by Linda Vista. Exhibit runs Oct. through Dec. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center Blues In & Out and Bull Durham Festival Retrospective. Information displays about the origin and popularity of the Blues highlights the Sweet Home Chicago Blues exhibit appearing in the AACC Stained Glass Gallery. Also, From the Hayti House Museum, the Bull Durham exhibit will feature 45 pieces that chronicle the Durham Blues Festival. Through Dec. 8. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Bar Michael A. Balbi. A 78-year old native of Wilmington, DE, Balbi now resides at Lake View Living Center in Pineville, NC. Sept. 11-Oct. 1. 1501 B. South Tryon St. 704-277-0802.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Students Exhibit from all disciplines. The artists’ reception from 5:30-7:30pm on Sept. 18 is free and open to the public. Sept. 11-30. 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.
Belk Visual Arts Center Douglas Houchens: The Primary Impulse. Features paintings and drawings by Davidson College Professor Emeritus. Exhibit runs Aug. 28 through Oct. 8. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm and on weekends, noon-4pm. 704-894-2519.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Specimens. Mixed media light boxes and assemblages of Mikel Robinson. Also works by Kim Stimpson. Through Oct. 11. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Center of the Earth Gallery Ocean. An exhibition of new paintings by Jacob Cooley. Openings: Sept. 5 and Sept. 19. Sept. 5 through Oct. 31. www.centeroftheearth.com. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Charlotte Art League Unleashed – An Open Art Extravaganza. League members displaying talents through many styles and all mediums. Through October. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Clay on Camden Linda Dalton. Featuring functional and decorative works in clay. Exhibit runs Sept. 5 through Sept. 30. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
CPCC Art Gallery Jeff Pender. An exhibition of new ceramic works, entitled “Another World.” Opening reception Sept. 12, 5-7:30pm. Runs Sept. 8 through Oct. 13. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-2722.
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 Leonel Matheu. Exhibit titled “Orientations,” by Cuban-born Matheu, an internationally known artist whose symbolic work conveys clear anxiety. Exhibit runs Sept. 3 through Sept. 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 A working artist studio and gallery. Visit during business hours or gallery crawls. To display artwork in the gallery: $35/month (1-2 pieces – dependent on size). www.green-rice.com. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Arless Day – Defining Collage: Awareness, Beauty & Creativity. The emphasis of the exhibit is detailed interiors which are full of plants, books and paintings. Through Nov. 1. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Raymond Chorneau. New Monoprints – seductive and allusive images with a highly sophisticated palette. Exhibit runs August through Nov. 1. Mark Flowers, David Hooker. Mixed media narrative paintings and ceramic sculpture. www.hodgestaylor.com. Through Nov. 1. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Stephen Glaesner. Exhibit of woodwork. Through Oct. 18. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Mike Lavine. Through the transformation of sawdust Mike Lavine explores humanity’s relationship with nature. Through Sept. 30. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Women in Photojournalism. Member’s Portfolio – William Toland: From the series, Grampa. Exhibit runs through Oct. 11. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Group Show. Features sixteen gallery artists. Through September. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
Pope’s Gallery King Family Pottery Show. Features enclosed articles and photos. Through Sept. 30. 1035 Providence Rd. 704-342-1774.
Pottery Central Pottery Central Gallery. Functional, sculptural and decorative pottery by local potters. Friday & Saturday 10-5 or call for appointment. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.
Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Janice Muller. Exhibit of oil paintings. August 18 – September 26. 201 Highway 321 South, Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas. 704-922-6245.
Redsky Gallery Spotlight on New Artists. Features transcendent evocations in oil of Provence, as well as glass works. Exhibit runs through October 15. www.redskygallery.com. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC “FACLT-RT”. The Bi-Annual Art faculty exhibition. At Rowe Arts Main Gallery. Sept. 11-26. “Paisano” Photographs by Anna Judy. An observation of a few of the many faces and activities that form the Mexican community across the US. Exhibit at the Cone Center Main Gallery. Sept. 11-28. Rowe Arts Building. 704-687-2473.
Sanctuary Art Studio & Galleries Destination To Be Determined Upon Arrival. A group show featuring paintings and mixed-media art. Sept. 11-Oct. 1. Painted Driftwood Creations. Rusk Masterton collects driftwood and transforms them with paint. Through Oct. 1. 3440 North Davidson St. 704-877-2692.
Shain Gallery Chas Fagan. A Yale grad, nationally known for his portrait work, landscapes and sculptures. Exhibit runs through September. 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. Landscapes and atmospheric abstracts. Exhibit runs throughout September. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
The Green Art on the Green. From 10am-3pm every Saturday morning during September, local artists will set up an art show. Bring a picnic and enjoy. Saturdays. Continues through Sept. 27. 400 South Tryon Street. 704-332-9583.
W.D.O. Karen Karnes. Widely regarded as the “grandmother of American ceramics.” Exhibit runs through Oct. 11. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Richard Miller. Myths of Masculinity and Boys Toys, photographic quadtones. On exhibit in the Woodson and Osborne Galleries. Runs through Nov. 8. Pat Boyer. Primal Rhythm, works on paper. On exhibit in the Norvell Gallery. Runs through Nov. 8. Robert Toth. An Artist’s Life, two- and three-dimensional works. On exhibit in the Stanback Gallery Hall and Young People’s Gallery. Runs through Nov. 1. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1895.
Winthrop University Galleries Untitled Projects. Tim Hussey, illustrator and artist, Aug. 25-Sept. 26. Brad Thomas, mixed media artist, Sept. 15-Oct. 3. Heather Johnson, artist-in-residence, Oct. 6-31. E Chen, artist-in-residence, Oct. 13-31. Exhibit runs Aug. 25 through Oct. 31. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
This article appears in Sep 17-23, 2003.
