Classical Music
Chitravina Recital Classical Music Association of Charlotte presents a recital by Sangeet Samrat, Chitravina N. Ravikiran. Sun., May 2, 2 p.m. $10-$15, Free for CMAC members and Davidson students. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-814-9355.
Elijah The Charlotte Symphony will say farewell to David Tang as he conducts his last symphony concert as the Director of the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte with a performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah. www.charlottesymphony.org. April 30; May 1, 8 p.m. $14-$64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
First Tuesday Concerts Chamber Music at St. Peter’s showcases a string quartet by Antonin Dvorak. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 7th and N. Tryon. AfterWork Concert at 5:30 pm, a reception follows at Hodges Taylor Gallery. Tue., May 4, 12:10 p.m. Free. 704-335-0009.
New Music Series Performances of new compositions by Claire Ritter, Kristin Clark, Martha Tepper and Ron Parks. In the Sloane Music Bldg, Charlotte Campus. Fri., April 30, 12 p.m. Free. CPCC, P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6757.
Sotto Voce Sotto Voce, the ensemble from One Voice Chorus, shares the stage withImpromptu! from Carolina Voices for a musical romp. www.onevoicechorus.com. Sat., May 1, 8 p.m. $10-$12. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St.
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.
CJ’s, Adams Mark Blue Light. Talent show with stand-up, musicians and more. Thursdays, 8pm. 555 S. McDowell St. 704-506-3156.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Apr. 27-28: Dave Chappelle; Apr. 29-May 2: Frank Caleindo. 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.
Ovations Comedy Variety Show. “The Waki Tiki show” featuring the Kahuna’s of Comedy. In the Luau Lounge. Fri & Sat, 10pm. 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.
The Perch Theatre New Location. Sketch comedy club/theater. www.theperch.com. 1111-P Hawthorne Ln. 704-372-7724.
Dance
21 Years of Dances and Dancers A mixed-media event with excerpts from Les Sylphides, A Giver of Masks and more. Presented by CPCC Dance Central. Apr. 30 & May 1, 8pm; May 2, 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
Dance Break North Carolina Dance Theatre 2 (NCDT 2) will give free lunchtime performances. www.ncdance.org. April 28; April 29; April 30, 12:15-1 p.m. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-0101 ext. 107.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History The Faces of Our State. Through June. Powerful Persuaders: World War II Posters. An exhibit of propaganda posters. Through Sept. 1. Soldier’s Stories: War in the First Person. Through Sept. 30. 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. 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 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. Through May 2004. Margaret Bourke-White. The photography of design, 1927-1936. April 21-May 2. Through the Eye of the Camera. 19th and 20th century photography. April 21-May 2. VantagePoint II. Julie Heffernan: Interior Transformations, featuring large scale paintings. April 21-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 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 Kaye Gibbons. Author will read and sign Divining Women. Thu., April 29, 7 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.
Beatties Ford Road Library Teresa Mason Browning. Author will sign and discuss Now That the Secrets Are Out!. Tue., May 4, 7 p.m. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.
Spoken Word
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
9 BY 9 AT 9 Theatre Charlotte’s production featuring nine, nine minute plays, written by Playwrights in Progress. Some plays contain adult language. April 30; May 1, 9 p.m. $9. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-334-9128.
Confrontation A hip hop and r&b play produced by Famayproductions. Sat., May 1, 7 p.m. $10. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Les Miserables Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Miserables is an epic saga sweeping three turbulent decades of 19th century France. May 4-6, 8pm; May 7, 8:15pm; May 8, 2pm & 8:15pm; May 9, 2pm & 7:30pm. $24-$61. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500.
The Odd Couple Neil Simon comedy presented by the Yorkville Players. www.yorkvilleplayers.com. Apr. 30-May 1, May 7-8, 8pm; May 2 & 9, 3pm. $10. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-5025.
Wonder of the World Life changes in one minute for Cass when she discovers something shocking in her husband’s sweater drawer. Recommended for mature audiences. Apr. 28-May 23; Wed & Thur at 7:30pm, Fri & Sat at 8pm; May 23 at 2:30pm. $17-$22, May 4 at 7:30: “Pay What You Can Night.”. Actor’s Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Theater: Ongoing
Barefoot in the Park Charlotte Repertory Theatre presents Neil Simon’ romantic farce. Apr. 28-29, 7:30pm; Apr. 30, 8pm; May 1, 8pm; May 2, 8pm. $24.50-$37.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
CEO/DOA Mystery Dinner Theater featuring comedy, murder and mayhem. Thu & Fri, 7pm; Sat, 6:30pm & 7:30pm. $35. Ovations, 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.
Laughing Wild Christopher Durang’s funny yet provocative play. www.nccast.com. Apr. 14-May 1, Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Apr. 25, 3pm. $15, Wed. “Pay What You Can”. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
The Play About the Baby The play follows a young couple, madly in love with each other, who have a child – the perfect family – that is, until an older couple steals the baby. Presented by BareBones Theatre Group, recommended for mature audiences. Apr. 29-30, May 1 at 8pm;. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love Off-Tryon Theatre Company presents the production of Brad Fraser’s controversial play. No one under 18 admitted without an adult. Apr. 22-24, Apr. 28-May 1, May 6-8, all at 8pm. $12-$15, Apr. 28 “Pay What You Can Night”. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Abstract Vision. An exhibit by Diane Foust. Opening Reception: May 20, 5:30-7pm. May 5-June 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Art Preserve Herb Jackson. A showing of Jackson’s small oil paintings on panel, in conjunction with Christa Faut Gallery. Opening Reception: Apr. 30, 6-8:30pm. Through Jun. 5. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Center of the Earth Gallery Louis St. Lewis. NC native St. Lewis is known for colorful bold pop art collages on glass. Opening Reception: May 7, 6-9pm. April 30-June 19. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
The Gallery at Carillon Landscapes. An exhibition of paintings, large-scale drawings and wall mounted sculptures by Shaun Cassidy. Through July 16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Echoes. An exploration into the concept of echoes as it relates to the artwork. Opening Reception: Apr. 30, 6-8:30pm. Apr. 30-June 10. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Loren DiBenedetto. One-woman show featuring still-life paintings. Opening Reception: May 1, 1-4pm. Through May. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
W.D.O. Mitomemoria. Cristina Cordova’s clay sculptures. Opening Reception: May 7, 6-8pm. Through June 5. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Collective Expressions. Multimedia exhibition featuring Guilford College Art Faculty. Opening Reception: Apr. 30, 6-8pm. Through June 19. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
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. Through April. 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 New Works. Local artists Adrienne Dellinger, Jennifer Mecca, and Sandy Singletary. Opening Reception: Apr. 30, 5:30-7:30pm. Apr. 23-May 23. 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.
Caribou Coffee, East Blvd. Chelsea Shepherd. A photography exhibit by local artist. Through April. 1531 East Blvd. 704-334-3570.
Charlotte Art League Spring Juried Show. Through April. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Christa Faut Gallery Mike Miga. Short Order Cook, solo exhibition of encaustic paintings. Through May 10. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Robert Hasselle / Tom Speck. An exhibit of ceramics and sculpture. Reception: May 7, 6-9pm. Through May. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Theron Michael Ross / Michael Weeks. Sculpture by Ross and images of blues and jazz by Weeks. Through May. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
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. Richard Conn. An exhibit entitled Landscape, Nightscape. 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.
Foust Studio Recent. New contemporary artwork by Charlotte Foust and Raed Al Rawi. Through May 28. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.
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. Through 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. Through June 3. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
JS Pottery Group Exhibition. Featuring painters, jewelers and clay artists. Through May. 27 South Main Street, Belmont. 704-829-0360.
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.
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.
McColl Center for Visual Art NC Arts Council Fellowship Recipients. An exhibit of contemporary art by NC Artists. Through June 5. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Noel Gallery Fernando Porras. An exhibit of art entitled A Fish Story. Through May 29. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.
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. Currently featuring Glass by Caleb Seimon and jewelry by Ann Forbes. Through April. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Shoppes at Century Jeff Heddleson. Steel sculpture and furniture. Also Scott (Jeva) Partridge’s surreal paintings. Through April. 1508 Central Ave. 704-344-1005.
Talley’s Cafe Verde Ageless Beauty. An Exhibit by local artist Laura Norris. Through April. 1408 E. Blvd. 704-334-9200.
Winthrop University Galleries Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. Artistic talent of undergrad students from all disciplines. April 21-June 25. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
This article appears in Apr 28 – May 4, 2004.
