Classical Music
Charlotte Symphony An evening of Schumann with guest cellist Alban Gerhardt. www.charlottesymphony.org. April 2; April 3, 8 p.m. $14-$64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
Davidson College Chambers Singers Concert will include works by Mozart and Henry Purcell. Wed., April 7, 8 p.m. Free. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2357.
Debojyoti Bose A Hindustani (North Indian) classical performance on Sarod (a sitar-like instrument) with Kaushik Sen on tabla. After Hours, Cone Center, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd. anasipur@uncc.edu. Sun., April 4, 3 p.m. $15, Free for UNCC students and under 14. 704-697-8189.
First Tuesday Concerts Chamber Music at St. Peter’s will offer two pieces scored for violin, viola and cello by Max Reger and Ernst Von Dohnanyi. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 7th & N. Tryon.AfterWork Concert (5:30pm).www.chambermusicatstpeters.org. Tue., April 6, 12:10 p.m. Free. 704-335-0009.
The Fry Street Quartet Chamber music performance by the faculty quartet-in-residence at Utah State Univ. Mon., April 5, 8 p.m. $15, $10 seniors. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
Spring Choral Concert Prsented by Queens University Choral Dept., featuring selections spanning the Renaissance to American 20th century.Belk Chapel, Queens Univ. Wed., April 7, 8 p.m. Free. 704-337-2269.
Comedy
Bayou Kitchen Comedy. Extreme Improv: Fridays 8pm – Chicago Style long from improv “The Gallery”; Saturdays 8pm – “Who’s Line Is it?” style improv; Psychotic Pooch at 10pm. Fridays and Saturdays. www.extremeimprov.comwww.psychoticpooch.com. $10. 1958 E 7th St. 866-467-7681.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Mar. 31-Apr. 3: Michael Reed, Andy Ritchie, D. Cameron; Apr. 3: The Perch & Talking Baby (11pm); Apr. 4: Mark Mathis & Michael Reed; Apr. 7-10: Michael Mack, Kurt Green & Glen Snyder. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
Katchikally NickLewis Comedy Corner. Best of Urban Comedians from HBO, BET Comicview. Fri & Sat 10pm. 204 W. Woodlawn Road Suite A. 704-567-2634.
The Perch Theatre New Location. Sketch comedy club/theater. www.theperch.com. 830 Lamar Ave. 704-372-7724.
Dance
1001 Arabian Nights These 10th century epic tales will be performed by the Moving Poets Theater of Dance. www.movingpoets.org. Mar. 31-Apr. 3, 8pm; Apr. 4, 7pm. $18.50-$23. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-527-6683.
Eclectic Motion Emotions take flight: Spring dance concert features eight works that cover a wide range of emotions, styles and genres. Presented by UNCC Dept. of Dance. Mar. 31-Apr. 3, 8pm; Apr. 4, 2pm. $5 students, $6 faculty, $10 public. Rowe Recital Hall, UNCC. 704-687-2599.
Le Corsaire A ballet of love and betrayal set in early 19th century Turkey featuring pre-professional dance students from Northwest School of the Arts. April 1; April 2; April 3, 7:30 p.m. $5. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
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. 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: NASCAR: The IMAX Experience, T. rex: Back to the Cretaceous, and Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. A T. Rex Named Sue. A fully articulated cast of a T-Rex fossil now on display. www.discoveryplace.org. 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. The 1954 decision, Brown v. Board of Education (the Supreme Court declared racially segregated public schools unconstitutional), initiated massive change in race relations across the country. Through Aug. 15. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art 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. Margaret Bourke-White. The photography of design, 1927-1936. March 25-May 2. Through the Eye of the Camera. 19th and 20th century photography. March 25-May 2. VantagePoint II. Julie Heffernan: Interior Transformations, featuring large scale paintings. Mar. 15: Heffernan will discuss her paintings at 3pm. March 25-Sept. 5. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Art of Gold. Exhibit presents 80 contemporary gold objects. Apr. 3-Aug. 8. 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. Through May 30. 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 Piecing a Quilt of Life: World Connections. Features contemporary art quilts made by 23 women with stories to tell. Through Apr. 25. Student Art Competition and Exhibition. 23rd Annual exhibit. March 25-April 11. Vernon Grant. An exhibit of Grant’s work, Storybook Village. Through Oct. 31. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Arboretum Gary Gillette. Author will discuss and sign The Baseball Encyclopedia. Mon., April 5, 7-8 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.
Borders, Morrocroft Joel McIver. Author of What is Forever? will discuss and sign copies of his debut novel. Sat., April 3, 2 p.m. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-6261.
Borders, Stonecrest Kathleen Ernst. American Girl History Mystery Event with visit by author. Tue., April 6, 4 p.m. 7836 Rea Rd. 704-752-3782.
Park Road Books Aaron Gwyn. Author will discuss and sign debut Dog on the Cross. Sat., April 3, 1 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.
Sloan Music Center, Davidson College Roberto G. Fernandez. US-Cuban novelist and short story writer will deliver a reading and lecture. Fri., April 2, 7:30 p.m. Free. Davidson. 704-894-2503.
Spoken Word
Tea Rex Teahouse Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Fri., April 2, 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. www.thesoulmovement.com. Sundays. $5 before 9:30pm. 1427 E. 4th St. 704-580-7187.
Theater: Openings
The House of Bernarda Alba A Federico Garcia Lorca drama of seduction and betrayal, set in rural Spain, is a study in family relationships under the strain of sexual taboos. Presented by Dept. of Theatre & Dance. Mar. 31-Apr. 3, 8pm, Apr. 4, 2pm. $5 Winthrop ID, $10 general. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop.
Lord of Light A re-creation of the Easter story performed outdoors. www.narroway.net. Apr. 2-3, 8-9 & 10, 8:30pm. $10 for adults or $5.00 for children ages 7-12. King’s Arena, Fort Mill, 2175 Gethsemane Ct., Fort Mill. 803-802-2300, ext. 5.
Perpendicular Poets Seven Charlotte women performing individual and ensemble pieces. Sat., April 3, 8 p.m. Free. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-875-6112.
The Trojan Women A fresh adaptation, original music, and contemporary staging. www.winthrop.edu. April 6; April 7, 8 p.m. $10, $5 Winthrop ID. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop.
Theater: Ongoing
42nd Street Broadway’s Tony award winning classic returns. Mar.30-Apr. 1, 8pm; Apr. 2, 8:15pm; Apr. 3, 2pm & 8:15pm; Apr. 4, 2pm & 7:30pm. $23-$64. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500.
Boy Gets Girl A thriller examining every urban woman’s nightmare: the blind date who turns into a stalker. Apr. 1-3, at 8pm. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Jekyll & Hyde Piedmont Players Theatre present Frank Wildhorn’s musical adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde, Robert Louis Stephenson’s 1886 novella about the classic battle between good and evil in man. www.piedmontplayers.com. Mar. 31, Apr. 1-3, 7:30pm;. $15, adults; $12, students/seniors. Meroney Theatre, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.
Macbeth Shakespeare’s Macbeth, presented by Actor’s Gym. Mar. 19-April 10, Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 7pm. $13, $10 students/seniors. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
Visual Arts: Openings
Afro-American Cultural Center The Pride Collection. An exhibit of extensive collection of art of the late Dr. Harold S. Pride, Sr. Opening Reception: Apr. 4, 3-5pm. Through June. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Bar Louise McLaughlinan. Featuring edible art by culinary artist. Fri., April 2. 1501 B. South Tryon St. 704-277-0802.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Cassie Martucci. An exhibit titled Meditations in painting. Apr. 5-30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Art Preserve Group Exhibit. Currently showing contemporary abstact paintings by Jan Kinslowe, photography by Kelly Culpepper opens Apr. 2. Through April. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Stretch. A collaboration of art and poetry. Opening Reception: Aprl 2, 6-9pm. Through April. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Charlotte Art League Spring Juried Show. Opening reception: Apr. 2, 6-9pm. Apr. 2-30. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Christa Faut Gallery Mike Miga. Short Order Cook, solo exhibition of encaustic paintings. Opening Reception: Apr. 16, 6:30-8:30pm. Apr. 7-May 10. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Robert Hasselle / Tom Speck. An exhibit of ceramics and sculpture. Wednesdays. Continues through May 30. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Clayworks Studio McColl Center for Visual Arts. Annual spring sale. Sat., April 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 301 East 9th Street, Suite 150. 704-344-0795.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Theron Michael Ross / Michael Weeks. Sculpture by Ross and images of blues and jazz by Weeks. Meet Ross: Apr. 2, 6-9pm; Meet Weeks: Apr. 17, 6-9pm. Through May. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
ElderArt Gallery Jill Jones. South Carolina artist takes a contemporary look at landscapes. Through Apr. 10. Richard Conn. An exhibit entitled Landscape, Nightscape. Opening Reception: Apr. 2, 6-8pm. Apr. 2-30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Dismissing Difference. Featuring works of Charlotte’s homeless citizens created at the Urban Ministry Center’s Art Works 945 programincluding poetry, drama, song & dance. April 2; April 3, 6 p.m.-12 a.m. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Charles McMurray. A print series, titled The Shadow Series. Opening Reception: Apr. 2, 6-8pm. Apr. 2-29. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery 20th Anniversary Exhibition. Inauguration of new gallery. Apr. 3-May 15. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Jimmy O’Neal. Works from the Rose Art Museum ‘Painting4’, an exhibit by Asheville artist. Apr. 2-June 3. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory 2004 Art Auction Preview. The exhibit features over 60 pieces of work donated by photographers and artists from around the country. Auction on May 1. Through May 1. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Redsky Gallery Original works. Paper and canvas, sculpture, ceramic, glass, studio furniture, art-to-wear, jewelry, and more. Over 260 regional and national artists represented. Through April. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Talley’s Cafe Verde Ageless Beauty. An Exhibit by local artist Laura Norris. Through April. 1408 E. Blvd. 704-334-9200.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Bank of America Gallery Objects of Contemplation. An exhibition of selected still life worksfrom the permanent collection of the Weatherspoon Art Museum. Through July 5. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.
Bank of America Plaza Surface Matters. Artists from the Southeast explore surface and materials challenging the viewer to look deeper and stretch their awareness, using newspaper, steel, concrete, monofilament, fiber, acrylics and oil. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Also at First Citizens, 128 S. Tryon. Through Nov 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
Breathe Art Space Sinuosities. New paintings on canvas and paper by Monica L. Hancock. www.breathe-artspace.com. Through May 7. 228 Caldwell Lane, Suite B, Davidson. 704-896-1799.
Center of the Earth Gallery Duy Huynh. An solo exhibition of murals. Through April 24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Searching The Past To Resolve The Future. Solo exhibition of recent watercolor paintings by Denise Lisiecki. Through April 6. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
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 Woman, Water, Rome, Italy. A new series of paintings by internationally recognized artist, Carole Robb. Through April. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Evening Muse Inner Visions. A retrospective of original fine art works by Charlotte artist, Jessica Deltac. Through April. 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737.
The Gallery at Carillon Fiber Images. This exhibition of contemporary fiber will feature 11 wall works by 8 artists. Through Apr. 16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Eric Aho. A solo exhibit entitled Recent Paintings. Through May 1. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery 2 exhibitions. Jayne Johnson: New Paintings, is a body of work that demonstrates the use of oil paint. Extravagant Imagination: Teapots features artists who highlight the teapot, both as a functional object and as a sculptural form. Through May 1. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
The Light Factory Industrial Light. The photography exhibit by Brownie Harris will be on view in The Light Factory’s Middleton-Macmillan Gallery in Spirit Square. www.lightfactory.org. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
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.
Van Every Gallery, Davidson College Ray Kleinlein. An exhibition of new paintings. Through Apr. 16. Davidson. 704-894-2519.
W.D.O. Minimalism in Ceramics. A group exhibition in cooperation with Garth Clark Gallery, New York. Opening Reception: Apr. 2, 6-8pm. Through Apr. 24. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Bridgwood, Crum, Oliveira. Exhibits featuring ceramic sculptures and paintings. Through April 17. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
This article appears in Mar 31 – Apr 6, 2004.
