Classical Music
Andes Manta The group performs music of the Andes on more than 35 traditional instruments. www.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs. Fri., Feb. 6, 8 p.m. $5 Winthrop ID/$7 general. Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop U, Rock Hill. 803-323-4503.
A Baroque Valentine A Valentine’s Day performance by Carolina Pro Musica presenting 18th century chamber music. Sat., Feb. 14, 8 p.m. $12 CHC members, $15 general, $8 students. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-684-3948 ext 21.
Mostly Mozart Presented by Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, featuring music of Mozart along with Schubert and Haydn. Feb. 11: Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College; Feb. 13: Tillman Auditorium, Winthrop University/Rock Hill; Feb. 14: First Baptist Church, Downtown Charlotte. All concerts are at 8pm. www.charlottesymphony.org. $15, $5 students/children. 704-972-2000.
Pilsen Philharmonic Orchestra A full symphony orchestra from the Czech Republic will perform works of Dvorák and Chopin. Wed., Feb. 11, 7 p.m. $15, $12 students/seniors. Myers Park Baptist Church, 1900 Queens Rd. 704-334-7232.
Porgy & Bess Based on the DuBose Heyward novel, Porgy & Bess entwines gambling, jealousy, love and murder through a jazz and blues influenced score and a moving love story set in Catfish Row in Charleston, SC, in the early 1930s. Presented by Opera Carolina. Feb. 5 at 7:30pm; Feb. 6 & 7 at 8pm; Feb. 8 at 2pm. $10-$79. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Winds of Change Carolina Pro Musica presents “Winds of Change” with recorders, flutes, pennywhistles and music from the 13th to the 20th centuries. www.carolinapromusica.org. Fri., Feb. 6, 8:15 p.m. $15, $7.50 students/seniors. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St. 704-334-3468.
Comedy
Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Chicago style long form show Friday nights at 8pm ($10) and joined by Psychotic Pooch for twisted comedy at 10pm ($10). www.extremeimprov.com. Saturday nights short form show with audience suggestions, 8pm ($10). 1958 E 7th St. 704-502-8423.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Feb. 4-7: Pat Godwin & Jack Wilhite. Feb. 11-14: Diane Ford & Troy Hammond. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
Katchikally Nick Lewis Comedy Corner. Urban comedy hosted by Nick Lewis with rotating comedians. Every Fri. and Sat. at 9:30pm. $10. 204 W. Woodlawn Road Suite A. 704-567-2634.
Dance
Capacitor A movement and techno-theatre troupe merging human mechanics with machines that propel the body through space, exploring combinations of modern dance, martial arts, juggling, and aerobatics. Fri., Feb. 13, 8 p.m. $10-$20. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History The Faces of Our State. Through June 2004. Powerful Persuaders: World War II Posters. Guns, tanks, and bombs may have been the chief weapons of World War II, but there were other forms of warfare. Propaganda posters waged an ongoing campaign for the hearts and minds of the American people. Through Sept. 1. 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. Daily. Omnimax. Now showing: Space Station, Top Speed, and Journey Into Amazing Caves. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. Speed. Through Feb. 2004. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Courage: The Carolina Story That Changed America. Jan. 31-Aug. 15. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art All Aglow. Through February 15, 2004. Fashions of the Crinoline Era: 1840-1865. Through May 2004. Windows into Heaven. Through Feb. 15, 2004. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Artful Teapot: 20th Century Expressions from the Kamm Collection. An exhibit examining the chameleon-like form of the teapot and how it has become an inventive vehicle for artistic expression in the 20th century. January 31-May 30, 2004. Spectrum: The Sculpture of Jon Kuhn. Works in blown glass. Through Mar. 21, 2004. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. Feb. 10: Wine and Chocolate, History of Chocolate, Styles and Comparisons, Medicinal Purposes. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $30. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.
Museum of York County 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. An exhibit of Grant’s work, Storybook Village. Jan. 31-Oct. 31. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Arboretum Jean Bonner. Author will discuss and sign Sorrow of the Heart. Sat., Feb. 7, 2 p.m. Hunter Darden. Author will read and sign Tapestry: A Story of the Healing of the Soul. Sun., Feb. 8, 2 p.m. 704-341-9365.
The Bookmark Mike Tuggle. Author will sign Confederates in the Boardroom. Tue., Feb. 17, 12-1:30 p.m. 100 N. Tryon St., Suite 265. 704-377-2565.
Spoken Word
Afro-American Cultural Center Harambe Tuesday. A mixture of poetry and discussion, perfect for first time readers or seasoned poets. Every first and third Tuesday. Free. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Jackson’s Java Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Thu., Feb. 12, 8 p.m. 8544 University City Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Mama’s Caribbean Grill Uptown Saturday Nite. Featuring 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. 1504 Central Ave. 704-375-8414.
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.
Tea Rex Teahouse Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Fri., Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. 2102 South Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Tonic The Soul Movement. An underground nite for Spoken Word/Poetry, Soul Classics, Neo-Soul, Deep/Soulful House, Urban Grooves & Underground Hip-Hop. thesoulmovement@mindspring.com. Sundays. $5 before 9:30pm. 1427 E. 4th St. 704-580-7187.
Theater: Openings
1963 BareBones Theatre Group teams up with Torch Bearer productions for 1963 by local playwright Judy Simpson Cook. Meet the playwright Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Opening Night Dinner and a Play ($35 single/$70 per couple). Feb. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 at 8pm; Feb. 22 at 3pm. $15 adults, $12 students. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Charlotte Squawks! with LUV! A light-hearted musical revue featuring people and events that keep Charlotte talking and squawking. Feb. 13; Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. $25. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-371-8833.
Copenhagen For decades, scientists and historians have pondered and hypothesized about the WWII meeting between two Nobel laureates to discuss the atomic bomb. The drama Copenhagen reenacts this meeting and challenges audiences to consider the possibilities. Presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre. Feb. 7, 8pm; Feb. 8, 2pm; Feb. 10-12, 7:30pm; Feb. 13-14, 8pm; Feb. 15, 2pm; Feb. 18-19, 7:30pm; Feb. 20-21, 8pm; Feb. 22, 2pm & 7:30pm. $24.50 – $37.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra This tribute commemorates the music that made Sinatra a pop icon. Some 60 songs will be performed by a four-member cast. www.blumenthalcenter.org. Sat., Feb. 7, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. $25-$30. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Neil Simon’s Chapter Two Based on part on the playwright’s life, this play combines laughter with heartache. Feb. 5-7 & 12-14 at 8pm; Feb. 8 at 2:30pm. $12 adults, $10 students/seniors. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., Gastonia. 704-865-0160.
Saturday Night Fever Inspired by the 1977 movie, this musical tells the streetwise New York story of an ambitious and talented Brooklyn kid with a desire to make it big in Manhattan. Includes adult content. Feb. 10-12 at 8pm; Feb. 13 at 8:15pm; Feb. 14 at 2pm & 8:15pm; Feb. 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm. $23-56. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-1000.
Theater: Ongoing
Bat Boy: The Musical Off-Broadway cult hit presented by Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Jan. 14-Feb. 8: Wed. & Thu. at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, Sun., Feb. 8 at 2:30pm. $17-$22. Actor’s Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Festival of New Works The Theater Dept. of Davidson College presents unpublished plays of playwrights and students. Black Box, Cunningham Fine Arts Building. Feb. 3-7 at 8pm; Feb. 8 at 2pm. $4. Davidson College. 704-894-2361.
Glengarry Glen Ross David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, presented by C.A.S.T. (carolina actors studio theatre). Feb. 4-7 at 8pm. $15, $12 Students/Seniors. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
The Laramie Project The story of Matthew Shepard, a University of Wyoming student who was beaten to death for being gay. The project later inspired an HBO film. Feb. 4-7 at 7:30pm. $9-$15. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.
She Loves Me The perfect romantic, musical comedy. Two feuding co-workers are unwittingly in love with each other as anonymous pen pals.The musical which inspired the movie, You’ve Got Mail. Feb. 5-7, 12-14, 8pm. Feb. 8, 15, 2:30pm. $17 Thurs/Sun, $22 Fri/Sat. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen What happens when some well known chefs and television personalities compete against one another in a cooking contest? Murder Mystery Dinner Theater produced by About Town Tours. Jan. 23 – Mar. 31, Wed – Sat, 7pm. $32.95 adults, $21.95 children 6-12 (Wed & Thu); $38.95 adults, $24.95 children 6-12 (Fri & Sat). Ovations, 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.
Visual Arts: Openings
Breathe Art Space Journey Within. An exhibit by Group Doshi featuring works in oil, ceramics, paper collage, ink andphotography. Runs through Mar. 6. www.breathe-artspace.com. 228 Caldwell Lane, Suite B, Davidson. 704-896-1799.
Christa Faut Gallery Joana Wardell. “History Lessons,” a solo exhibition of paintings. Feb. 4-March 2. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Gallery L, Main Library Gettin’ Along: A View of Racial Integration in America. An exhibit of photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s by Joe Schwartz. www.plcmc.org/galleryL. Feb. 15-March 28. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Hart-Witzen Gallery NoDa Gallery. Featuring a new exhibition of original works by regional artists each month. Works from Florence, Italy, by Osiris Rain, through the month of February. Singer-Songwriter Open Mic every Wednesday. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Joe Walters. Selected works from Charleston-based artist featuring works with intricate and complex natural forms, shifting between formalism and realism. Opening Reception: Feb. 6, 6-9pm. Feb. 6-March 26. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
McColl Center for Visual Art Open House for Winter 2004 Artists-In-Residence. The artists will be at work in their studios. Fri., Feb. 6, 6-8 p.m. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Addie James. A one woman show called A Home of My Own by NC folk artist to benefit Our Towns Habitat for Humanity. Opening Reception: Feb. 7, 1-4pm. Feb. 7-29. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
Winthrop University Galleries Zanne Hochberg. An exhibition titled Seeking The Center : The Paintings, Prints, and Constructions of Zanne Hochberg (1931-2001). Rutledge and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Galleries. Feb. 9-March 26. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Art Bar Piper Warlick. Through February. 1501 B. South Tryon St. 704-277-0802.
Center of the Earth Gallery Pleasure Places IV. On exhibit through Feb. 28. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Georgie Pocheptsov. Feb. 20, 6-9pm. Feb. 3-March 27. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
ElderArt Gallery Joseph Greenberg. Retrospective of Paintings by New York artist entitled New York, My Home. Jan. 16 – Feb. 28. Leon A. Makielski. Four Seasons, landscape paintings from the artist’s personal collection. On exhibit through February 21. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Gallery at Carillon Fiber Images. Jan. 29-April 16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Assemblages. Introducing 10 new collage artists. Exhibit runs through Feb. 28. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Edward Rice, Matt Overend. Exhibit runs through Feb. 28. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Wolf Kahn. On exhibit through Feb. 14. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Lesbian & Gay Community Center Francisco Gonzales. An exhibit of Charlotte printmaker, a gallery artist with Blue Pony Gallery and Press. Through March 13. 1401 Central Ave. 704-333-0144.
The Light Factory Michael Harrison, An Italian Diary & Frank Hunter’s Sunflowers. Jan. 29-March 13. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Redsky Gallery Lee Stewart / Gerin Choiniere. Over 260 regional and national artists represented. Exhibit runs through Feb. 29. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Thomas Thoune Gallery Tom Thoune & Raymond Grubb. An exhibit of images entitled French Scrapbook. Exhibit runs through Feb. 5. 228 East Blvd. 704-334-9087.
W.D.O. Post-Industrial Romanticism. A group exhibit featuring works in clay, glass and metal. Opening Reception: Feb. 6, 6-8pm. Feb. 3-March 13. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
This article appears in Feb 4-10, 2004.
