Classical Music
Mostly Mozart & Neighborhood Concerts Christof Perick conducting. Nov. 21 at Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson; Nov. 22: First Baptist Church, Charlotte, 8pm. $15 general admission, $5 students. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
Mozart Requiem Christof Perick conducting. Ute Selbig, soprano. Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor. Mark Risinger, bass. Oratorio Singers of Charlotte, David Tang, director. November 14-15, 8pm. $14-64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
ProvidenceChamber Series The opening concert of the 2003-2004 Season features Irving Fine’s Wind Quintet and music by LeClair and Monteclair with special guests Carolina Pro Musica. Providence United Methodist Church. Sun., Nov. 23, 7 p.m. Free. 704-333-9536.
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.
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 Etta May. Performing live. www.thecomedyzone.net. Nov. 12-15. 516 N. College St., Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. 704-348-4242.
Neighborhood Theatre The Perch. “Smokin’ Beer Tour” featuring “Talking Baby.” Sketch comedy – rated R for verbal content. www.theperch.com. Sat., Nov. 15, 8 p.m. $12. 511 E. 36th St. 704-358-9298.
Dance
Innovative Works This program showcases new works by emerging choreographers such as Uri Sands and Darrell Moultrie, as well as Septime Weber. Nov. 13-15 at 7:30pm. $10-$55. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Satirical 6/15 Moving Poets 4th annual festival for innovative performing arts featuring six collaborative 15-minute multi-media world premieres. Intended for mature audiences. Nov. 19-22 at 8pm; Nov. 23 at 7pm. $15 – $24.50. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36 St. 704-527-6683.
Winthrop Dance Theatre Works choreographed by faculty and guest artists will highlight a range of dance, from contemporary ballet to athletic modern. Johnson Theatre. November 12-15 at 8pm; November 16 at 2pm. $5 w/Winthrop ID, $10 general admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History Antique Roadshow Viewing. On large screen TV, with an appearance by appraiser/auctioneer/Roadshow personality, David Rago. No appraisals will take place. Sun., Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m. $10. The Faces of Our State. Through June 2004. Soldier’s Stories: War in the First Person. Continues through Sept. 30, 2004. Where Eagles Soar. This collaborative exhibit with the Carolina Raptor Center compares and contrasts eagles in their natural habitats with their symbolic and historical importance. Exhibit runs through Apr. 4. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place Machine Shop. Get a lift from the pulley, spin wheels, gears and learn about inclined planes and more. www.discoveryplace.org. 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: Space Station, Top Speed, and Journey Into Amazing Caves. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. Speed. Exhibit and experience delivering a high-speed plunge into the world of high-performance, limit-stretching and barrier-smashing motion. Through Feb. 2004. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. A Portion of the People: 300 Years of Southern Jewish Life. Exhibit runs 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. Through Jan. 4. Delhom Service League. “The Collector: Acquiring, Identifying, Selling,” with several speakers. Tue., Nov. 18, 10 a.m. Regular museum admission. 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. Hops Harvest. A celebration of beer and food with music by One Year Later. Fri., Nov. 14, 7-11 p.m. $15-25. 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 runs through Dec. 7. Martha R. Severens. A lecture on “The Charleston Renaissance, 1915-1940.” Thu., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Raphael to Monet. Features 58 masterpieces from one of the nation’s most celebrated collections of European art from the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Exhibit runs through Jan. 11. 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. 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. Wine Classes. Presented by Carolina Wine Club. Nov 18: Classic Red and White Grapes and the Wines They Make. Nov. 25: The Joys of Intensity : Zinfandel and Syrah. (6:30-8pm). info@carolinawineclub.com. $30 per class. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.
Museum of York County Eye to Eye: Photography by Kim Wolhuter. Through Dec. 14. 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. Vernon Grant Santas. Showcase of witty and colorful holiday imagery. Nov. 6-Jan. 4. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Spoken Word
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam. Nine poet-performers of different races. Adult language and content. Mon., Nov. 24, 8 p.m. $18-$42. 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Jackson’s Java Poetry Open Mic. Jonathan Rice will host. Thu., Nov. 13, 8 p.m. 8544 University City Blvd. 704-595-9526.
McKnight Hall, UNCC Chuck D. “Hip Hop and the Digital Divide,” with the leader and co-founder of the rap group Public Enemy, Chuck D. Thu., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Free UNCC students, $3 UNCC staff, $5 general public. 704-687-2450.
Southend Performing Arts Center BareBones Poetry Project. SPAC will feature regional authors reading selections of their poetry, short stories and performance poetry. Third Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Wine Basket Perpendicular Poets. Stories and poems by seven phenomenal women. Fri., Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Free. 830 Lamar Ave. 704-333-3465.
Theater: Openings
24 Hour Theatre Project Features six plays written, rehearsed and performed within 24 hours. Presented by BareBones Theatre Group. Sat., Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
All of the People, All the Time World premiere comical tale of childhood dreams that become reality, presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre. www.charlotterep.org. Preview, Nov. 15-19. Opening night Nov. 20. Nov. 21-Dec. 14. Wed. & Thu. 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm. Some Fridays & Saturdays 2pm matinees. $24-$38. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Breaking Legs The worlds of the Mafia and theater clash with hilarious results. Nov. 13-15 and Nov. 20-22 at 8pm; Nov. 16 at 2:30pm. Call for ticket information. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., Gastonia. 704-865-0160.
The Colored Museum George C. Wolfe’s drama/comedy of the Black/Negro/colored Americans history. Produced by Victory Pictures & C.A.S.T. (carolina actors studio theatre). Nov. 12-15 & Nov. 19-22 at 8pm; Nov. 23 at 3pm. $15, Nov. 19 “pay what you can night.”. Central Ave Playhouse, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Play presents three actors who take the audience on an irreverent and fast-paced romp through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in less than two hours. Contains adult language. In the Black Box Theatre of the Cunningham Fine Arts Building. Runs Nov. 19-23, 7:30pm Wed.-Sat., and 2pm Sun. $4. Davidson College. 704-894-2135.
A Couple of Blaguards This two-man play is packed with anecdotes and bittersweet recollections of brothers Frank and Malachy McCort, who recall their tough times and good times growing up in the lanes of Limerick, Ireland. Sat., Nov. 15, 8 p.m. $10-$20. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
The Royal Family Written as a collaboration between two acclaimed playwrights, George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber, the play is a comedy about an eccentric family of stage actors, loosely based upon the Barrymores. Nov. 13-15, 20-22. 8pm. $10. Haid Theatre, Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-825-6787.
Sing a Song of Sixpence Children’s show. A pantomime, by Norman Robbins and presented by Piedmont Players Theatre. Nov. 21-22, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m. $6. Meroney Theatre, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.
Twilight of the Golds Jonathan Tolins’ topical comedy about gays and genetic testing. Directed by Bradley Moore. Nov. 13-15, Nov. 18-22. 8pm. Pay What You Can on Nov. 18. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Theater: Ongoing
Actors Scene Unseen A series of live Internet broadcast plays featuring area playwrights, actors and directors. www.actorssceneunseen.com. Every other Friday, 8:30 p.m. Johnston Room, Hilton, 222 East Third St.
Blithe Spirit The mischievous spirit of a writer’s first wife torments all, in this comedy with a Halloween-like atmosphere. Presented by Theatre Charlotte. Nov. 13-16. 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.
Visual Arts: Openings
Christa Faut Gallery Art To Wear. Jewelry show of precious metals by nationally known metalsmiths. Runs Nov. 18 through Dec. 31. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Foust Studio Pure Expression. Local artists, Charlotte Foust and Dina Lowery, will be painting live to improv music performed by Tracy Harris. Fri., Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.
McColl Center for Visual Art Closing House: Fall 2003 Artists-in-Residence. Reception to get a final look at the exhibition and bid farewell to the artists. Fri., Nov. 21, 6-8 p.m. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Redsky Gallery Experience the Extraordinary. Pave diamonds by world reknowned diamond designer Michael Sugarman. Paintings by regional artists Andy Braitman, and jewelry artist Betsy Klein. Penthouses of Allen Tate headquarters building. Nov. 13-14. Holiday Ornaments. One of a kind holiday ornaments by Ann Young, Brook Patterson, Craig & Amy Zweifel, Cal Breed, Mark Goulick and Matt Eschuke. Paintings by Susanne Merchant and photographs by Gerin Choiniere. Exhibit runs Nov. 20 through Dec. 24. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Sigrid Burton. Features Allusive Form, paintings and The Turbulent Gesture, paintings. Reception: Nov. 21, 6-8pm. Exhibit runs Nov. 15 – through Feb. 2004. Joseph Haroutunian. Exhibit of paintings, The Turbulent Gesture. Reception: Nov. 15, 6-8pm. Nov. 15 – Feb. 7, 2004. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center Blues In & Out and Bull Durham Festival Retrospective. Through Dec. 8. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Greg Klein illustrations. The artist’s reception from 5:30-7:30 on Nov. 20 is free and open to the public. Exhibit runs Nov. 7 through Nov. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Art Preserve Jan Kinslowe and Linda Vista. Excavations, new installation by Jan Kinslowe and presenting sculptural artwork by Linda Vista. Also Eric Olsen and Jon Swab. Exhibit runs through Dec. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Mary Lou Sussman & Catherine Holmes. “Sea Change,” monotypes and paintings by Sussman and “Journey Home,” recent works by Holmes. Nov. 7-29. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Center of the Earth Gallery Robert Levin. North Carolina glassblower. Nov. 7-Dec. 27. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Veronica’s Veils. Solo exhibition of acrylic paintings by Herb Jackson. Through Nov. 17. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Donna Foster, Samuel Brantley & Lambeth Marshall. Contemporary earthenware. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Coffey & Thompson Gallery Iberoamerican Contemporary Artists. Featuring Paolo Caponi, Edwin Gil and others. Nov. 7-Dec. 7. 1423 E. 4th St. 704-375-7232.
Cone Center Gallery, UNCC Cindy Wynn. Function form furniture created by Asheville artists. Also photo essay by Michael Mauney. Reception: Nov. 12, 5-7pm. Through Nov. 30. 704-687-3315.
Cosmos Cafe Experiments In Vision. Exhibit traces the development of Violeta Moreno’s style from quasi-realistic drawings to metaphysical paintings. Through November. 300 N. College St., Suite 101. 704-372-3553.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Ted Lee. Opening Reception: Nov. 7, 6-9pm. Nov. 6-Dec. 6. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
EH Little Fine Arts Center, Queens University European Artworks. Fall Exhibit and Art Sale to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on November 5 : 16. Afternoon Teas and Guided Tours on Nov. 16, 3-5pm. Nov. 6-16. 704-553-7193.
ElderArt Gallery Back Home in Carolina. Paintings by Gina Gilmour and sculptures by Karen Roberson Powell. Exhibit runs through Dec. 6. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Gallery at Carillon Katie Walker: Wall Tales. An exhibition by South Carolina painter. Nov. 6-Jan. 16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Gallery L, Main Library Flash! The Associated Press Covers the World. Experience the AP’s greatest photographs, including many Pulitzer Prize winners, at this exhibit of over 130 images. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Nancy Prator. Also other local artists. www.green-rice.com. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Heritage Hall, Livingstone College Johnnie Lee Gray. Rising Above Jim Crow: The Paintings of Johnnie Lee Gray. Nov. 6-21. 701 W. Monroe St., Salisbury. 704-216-6155.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Philip Geiger. Phil continues to merge landscapes, still lifes, interiors and figurative into his light filled paintings. Exhibit runs November 7 through December 23. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Frank Hobbs, Judy Jones. Plein aire oil paintings and non-objective paintings. Exhibit runs through Jan. 3. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Charles Basham, Dale Chihuly. Features charged landscapes as well as organic-looking glass works. Exhibit runs through Dec. 27. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Linda Fantuzzo. Still-life landscapes of South Carolina artist. Nov. 7-Dec. 2. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Susan Kae Grant: Night Journey. Member’s Portfolio – Anne Giordano: Animal Portraits. Exhibit runs through Nov. 29. www.lightfactory.org. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
McColl Center for Visual Art Open House: Fall 2003 Artists-in-Residence. First look at this Themed Exhibition. Through Nov. 23. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
MindSets Gallery Allen Taylor. Original abstracts; oil on canvas and mixed media. Through November. 500 S. OId Statesville Rd., Huntersville. 704-905-5094.
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.
Redsky Gallery Christopher Gryder, Mark Levin, Michael Sugarman. Features ceramic tiles, wood pieces and pave diamond creations. Exhibit runs through Nov. 18. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC Anna Tomczak. An exhibit of photographs. Through Dec. 10. James Nakagawa – Digital Billboards. Large-scale imagery produced digitally. At Rowe Arts Main Gallery. Nov. 10-Dec. 10. Rowe Arts Building. 704-687-2473.
Sanctuary Art Studio & Galleries This is My Brain. Solo exhibition of Jerry Lee Kirk’s work. Through Dec 3. The Winter Show. A group show by gallery regulars featuring art at special prices for holiday gift buying. Gallery 1. Exhibit runs Nov. 7 through Dec. 31. The Caffeine Fiend & Other Paintings by Tony Java. Whimsical, colorful and comical paintings by one of NoDa’s favorite artist. Gallery 2. Exhibit runs Nov. 7 through Dec. 31. 3440 North Davidson St. 704-877-2692.
Shain Gallery The Great Paint Off. Darren Young, Connie Winters, Clark Hawgood and Andrew Braitman will paint landscape scenes of the same subject. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
That’s a Lotta Deli & Cafe Grand Opening Celebration. Featuring paintings by Kathleen Burke. Exhibit runs through January 25. 2041 South Blvd. 704-334-3401.
Van Every Gallery, Davidson College Benjamin “Old Folks” Davis. First-ever exhibition of works by self-taught Charlotte artist who produced more than 300 works in a six-year period. Exhibit runs through Dec. 10. John Hill. Features hyper-sexual, quirky and meticulous drawings of fantastic creatures in clustered scenarios. On exhibit in the Edward M. Smith Gallery. Runs through Dec. 10. Davidson. 704-894-2519.
W.D.O. Two Contemporary Blacksmiths. Rick Smith: The Element of Iron, Marc Maiorana: Derivation. Exhibit runs through Nov. 29. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
This article appears in Nov 12-18, 2003.
