Classical Music
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.
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.
Winthrop Jazz Ensemble Free performance of ensemble series, reservation ticket required. Mon., April 12, 8 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop U, Rock Hill. 704-323-2255.
Comedy
Bayou Kitchen Comedy. Extreme Improv: Fridays 8pm – Chicago Style long form 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:. Apr. 7-10: Michael Mack, Kurt Green & Glen Snyder; Apr. 11: Mathis Madness; Apr. 14-17: Allyn Ball, Dan Johnson & Scott Ogeycheck; Apr. 17: The Perch sketch comedy (midnight). 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
The Carolinas Latin Dance Company A traditional show with new dances, such as San Janeiro, Samba, San Juanito, and Zorongo Gitano. Sat., April 10, 7 p.m. $12-15. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-536-9934.
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. 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: Ocean Oasis, 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. T. Rex expert. Expert Peter Larson and journalist Kristin Donnan will share the tale of how the discovery of A T. Rex Named SUE rocked the world of paleontology. Sat., April 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 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. April 1-May 2. Outback Uncorked. The Young Affiliates of the Mint’s annual event, featuring a selection wines from Australia and New Zealand. www.youngaffiliates.org. Thu., April 8, 7-10 p.m. $20-30. Through the Eye of the Camera. 19th and 20th century photography. April 1-May 2. VantagePoint II. Julie Heffernan: Interior Transformations, featuring large scale paintings. Mar. 15: Heffernan will discuss her paintings at 3pm. April 1-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. April 1-11. Vernon Grant. An exhibit of Grant’s work, Storybook Village. Through Oct. 31. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Park Road Books Coach Dean Smith. Legendary basketball coach will sign his new book The Carolina Way: Leadership Lessons from a Life in Coaching. Fri., April 9, 5 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.
Spoken Word
Jackson’s Java Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Thu., April 8, 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.
Plowden Auditorium, Winthrop U Carol Conroy. NYC poet will read her work. Thu., April 8, 7 p.m. Free. Rock Hill. 803-366-3961.
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
Laughing Wild Christopher Durang’s funny yet provocative play. Apr. 14-May 1, Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Apr. 25, 3pm. $15, Wed. “Pay What You Can”. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.
Pass the Peas The Afro-American Children’s Theatre (AACT) celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. the Board of Education in a premiere production, written and directed by Dawn Womack. Apr. 9 & 16, 7:30pm; Apr. 10 & 17, 3pm & 7pm; Apr. 11 & 18, 3pm. $10 17 & under, $12 adults. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Sweet Land of Liberty A reading of dark comedy set in a future fascist-evangelical-patriotic-repressive society. Presented by Theatre for Change. Wed., April 14, 7 p.m. Free. The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-277-7098.
Theater: Ongoing
Lord of Light A re-creation of the Easter story performed outdoors. www.narroway.net. Apr. 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.
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.
The Trojan Women A fresh adaptation, original music, and contemporary staging. www.winthrop.edu. Wed., April 7, 8 p.m. $10, $5 Winthrop ID. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop.
Visual Arts: Openings
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.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Theron Michael Ross / Michael Weeks. Sculpture by Ross and images of blues and jazz by Weeks. Meet Weeks: Apr. 17, 6-9pm. Through May. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
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.
Noel Gallery Fernando Porras. An exhibit of art entitled A Fish Story. Through May 29. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.
Winthrop University Galleries Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. Artistic talent of undergrad students from all disciplines. April 12-June 25. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center The Pride Collection. An exhibit of extensive collection of art of the late Dr. Harold S. Pride, Sr. Through June. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Cassie Martucci. An exhibit titled Meditations in painting. Meet Artist: Apr. 21, 5:30-7pm. 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. Through April. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Article Gallery Piecing a Quilt of Life. Art Quilts by local artist Dottie Moore. Through Apr. 17. 2041 South Blvd. 704-376-5881.
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.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Stretch. A collaboration of art and poetry. Through April. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
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.
Charlotte Art League Spring Juried Show. Apr. 2-30. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Clay on Camden Robert Hasselle / Tom Speck. An exhibit of ceramics and sculpture. Through May. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
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. Jill Jones. South Carolina artist takes a contemporary look at landscapes. Through Apr. 10. Richard Conn. An exhibit entitled Landscape, Nightscape. Apr. 2-30. 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. Charles McMurray. A print series, titled The Shadow Series. 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 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.
Main Library Theater Posters of James McMullan. An exhibit of work by a graphic artist, whose clients include Lincoln Center Theater, NYC. Through May. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-6217.
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 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.
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. 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 Apr 7-13, 2004.
