Classical Music
Charlotte Chamber Singers Repertoire includes music by Hovland, Hogan, Gardner, Costantini, Este, and Mulholland. Belk Chapel. Wed., Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Free. Queens University, 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-337-2269.
Davidson College Symphony and Chamber Choir Featuring Mussorgsky and Grieg’s works. Fri., Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Free. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Corner of Main St. & Concord Rd., Davidson. 704-894-2357.
Hyderabad Brothers A south Indian classical vocal concert with accompaniment on violin and mridangam. Sun., Oct. 24, 2 p.m. $12-$15. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-814-9355.
Macbeth Presented by Opera Carolina, based on Shakespeare’s tragedy about witches’ prophecies and the quest for power. Sung in Italian. www.operacarolina.org. Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Oct. 24, 2 p.m. $10-$81. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Organ Recital Featuring organist Daniel Hannemann. Sun., Oct. 24, 3 p.m. Free. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fort Mill, 501 Pine St. 803-547-5968.
Renaissance Charlotte’s short-form classical music ensemble will present Vive La France.www.singers-renaissance.org. Sat., Oct. 23, 8 p.m. $6-$14. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St. 704-333-3698.
Women’s Brass Recital Faculty and guest artists from the area. Wed., Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.
Comedy
Charlotte Comedy Theater Extreme Improv. Improv Ensemble is opening a new theater. Preview shows are now playing. Grand opening coming soon. All shows are improvised and audience interactive. www.extremeimprov.com. 1111 Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances. Oct. 20-23: Mike Armstrong and James Sibley; Oct. 27-30: Scott Angrave and Andy Hendrickson. www.comedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille The Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience. Whose Line, Second City, and Sketchprov style improv comedy. Reservations suggested. www.pinkturtle.net. Saturdays, 8pm. Free. 911 E. Morehead St. 704-301-1564.
Tyber Creek Pub The Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience. “Whose Line” type short form improv. Reservations suggested. www.pinkturtle.net. Fridays, 8pm. Free. 1933 S. Blvd. 704-301-1564.
Dance
Casanova Frankenstein & A Beautiful Murder Moving Poets present a political horror satire in which Frankenstein’s monster becomes President. www.movingpoets.org. Oct. 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 7pm. $12-$22.50. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36 St. 704-527-6683.
Dracula Presented by Moving Poets. Oct. 20, 22, 24, 28, 30, Wed.-Sat, 8pm; Sun. 7pm. $12-$22.50. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36 St. 704-527-6683.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History Main Streets of Our State. A traveling photography exhibit. Oct. 14-Jan. 2. Our Changing Landscape: Early Views of People and Place in the Carolina Piedmont. An exhibition that illustrates and interprets the changes in the Carolina Piedmont landscape. Oct. 14-May 25. Stitched from the Soul. The Farmer-James collection of African American quilts. Oct. 14-March 25. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place Communication Exhibit. Follow electronic messages around the world, see your voice, and get a glimpse at the next generation of the information age. Oct. 14-Jan. 10. Omnimax. Omnimax is closed for renovations through mid-November. www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Disturbing Memories. Tim Tyson will talk about his new book Blood Done Signed My Name. Wed., Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Living Traditions. Folk Arts of the American South. Oct. 14-Jan. 9. We’re Still Here: Native Americans in the Southeast. Oct. 14-Jan. 9. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Andrew Wyeth: The Helga Pictures. An opportunity to see the work of America’s foremost realist artist. Oct. 16-Jan. 9. Guild of Charlotte Artists. Monthly meeting including program with Carolyn DiGiovanni. Guests welcome. Wed., Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. Pottery American Style. Oct. 14-Feb. 20. VantagePoint III: Elizabeth Turk – The Collars. Oct. 14-Dec. 31. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Nature of Craft and the Penland Experience. Oct. 14-Jan. 30. Speaking Volumes: Vessels from the Collections of Mint Museums. Oct. 14-April 17. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. Evolution of Varietal Expression in Australia, Margaret River, Strategy 2025, Appellations-Zones GI, Coonawarra. Nov. 2, 6:30-8pm. $30. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.
Museum of York County Eewww, Yuck!. Understanding Nature’s Most Unhuggable Creatures. Through Summer 2005. Our Changing Landscapes: Early views of people and places in Carolina Piedmont. Oct. 14-May 15. Vernon Grant. An exhibit of Grant’s work, Storybook Village. Through Oct. 24. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Schiele Museum, Gastonia 1500 East Garrison Blvd. 704-866-6900.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Arboretum R. A. Salvatore. Author will sign and discuss Two Swords. Thu., Oct. 21, 7-8 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.
Borders, Morrocroft Bill Wiktorek. Author will read and sign 2nd Last Chance. Sun., Oct. 24, 2 p.m. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-6261.
Gaston County Public Library Ron Rash. Author will read and discuss Saints at the River. Sat., Oct. 23, 1 p.m. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.
Newsstand International Will Jones. Author will sign Let Me Tell You, Bout This Book. Sat., Oct. 23, 1-3 p.m. 5622-128 E. Independence Blvd. 704-531-0199.
Park Road Books Paul Tillman. Author will sign Living an Excellent Life. Sat., Oct. 23, 1 p.m. Rose Senehi. Author will sign Pelican Watch. Sun., Oct. 24, 1 p.m. George Singleton. Author will sign Why Dogs Chase Cars. Tue., Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.
Spoken Word
Afro-American Cultural Center Queen City Soulful Lyrics. Preserving the African tradition of storytelling through Spoken Word. Hosted by Lyrical Poet, JC. Wed., Oct. 27, 7 p.m. $5, free for members. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center SlamCharlotte. A poetry slam featuring spoken word artists from the Carolinas, who are competing to become members of next year’s national slam team. Hosted by Terry Creech. Thu., Oct. 21, 8 p.m. $3-$5. 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
The Evening Muse WordPhoria. Spoken Word Poetry & Semi-Open-Mic. Wed., Oct. 27, 7 p.m. $5. 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737.
Queens University Poets’ Night. Hosted by Main Street Rag and featuring Tony Morris & Dede Wilson reading from recently published books. Open mike follows. www.MainStreetRag.com. Sat., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-573-2516.
Theater: Openings
Art Deals with questions of friendship, intellectual honesty, and what is or isn’t art. Presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre. Adult content. www.charlotterep.org. Oct. 22-Nov. 7, Wed.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $31.50-$37.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Do Not Go Gentle The one-act play will be performed by the drama department of Myers Park High School. Thu., Oct. 21, 7 p.m. $5. Myers Park Sr. High School, 2400 Colony Rd. 704-554-0062.
Fortaleza de la Mujer Maya Members of a Mayan women’s theatre cooperative from the Mexican state ofChiapas will present their work. AlvarezCollege Union Smith 900 Room. Tue., Oct. 26, 8 p.m. Free. Davidson College. 704-894-2244.
The Love of the Nightingale A promise between sisters creates a series of unpredicted events. Ages 13+. www.davidson.edu/tickets. Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 22, 8 p.m.; Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Oct. 24, 2 p.m. $6-$12. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
A Tree With Arms and G.I. Joe An evening of one-acts. Oct. 20-23 at 8pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
The Vagina Monologues A presentation of Eve Ensler’s groundbreaking theatrical work. www.offtryon.net. Oct. 27-30, Nov. 3-6 & Nov. 10-13, 8pm. $15. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
WAKE Written by an English major from Winthrop about the perceptions regarding death. Oct. 27-30, 8p.m. $5-$10. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop University. 803-323-2287.
The Wedding Reception A dinner theater comedy presented by About Town Tours and Rock Hill Community Theatre. www.rhcommunitytheatre.org. Oct. 21, 27 and Nov. 4 and 11, 6:30pm. $45. The City Club, Rock Hill, 140 East Main St. 803-324-2578.
Theater: Ongoing
Lifegame Storytelling, visual theatre, live music and object animation combine to dramatize the details of a guest’s life. www.barebones.org. Oct. 21-23 & 28-30, 8pm, Oct. 24, 3pm. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy Adaptation of Sid Fleischman’s Newberry Award-winning book. Ages 5+. Oct. 22, 7:30 pm; Oct. 23, 3pm; Oct. 24, 2pm. $10-$15. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
The Producers Touring production of the Mel Brooks musical. Oct. 19-31, Tues-Thurs at 8pm; Fri-Sat 8:15pm; Sat-Sun Matinee 2pm; Sun 7:30pm. $25-$70. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-1000.
Visual Arts: Openings
Jerald Melberg Gallery Andrew Wyeth: America’s Painter. An exhibit of watercolors. Oct. 23-Nov. 27. Brian Rutenberg. New paintings of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Oct. 23-Nov. 27. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.
Redsky Gallery Dynamic Pixellation. New Works by Svetlana Baklanova. Opening Reception: Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30pm. Oct. 22-Nov. 12. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Synergy Studios, Shelby Inner Space. New work by the five Synergy artists who interpret the concept of inner space in their various media. Oct. 21-Nov. 18. 212-B W. Warren St. 704-487-0144.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Contemporary Chinese Design. A showcase of four Chinese designers in the fields of graphic design, architecture, interior design and painting. Oct. 14-29. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Art Preserve Jim Nilsen Photographs. Through October. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Bank of America Gallery Decades. Art from the Collection of Bank of America 1940-1990. Through October. 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.
Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College Faculty Art Exhibition. Through Dec. 8. 704-894-2519.
Breathe Art Space Susan Harbage Page. “Women Waiting” features digital prints of found photographs with rust on paper. Through Oct. 22. 228 Caldwell Lane, Suite B, Davidson. 704-896-1799.
Center of the Earth Gallery Page H. Laughlin: The Interiors Series. Through Oct. 31. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Ray Kleinlein. Solo exhibition of oil paintings. Through Nov. 16. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Coffee Cup Show. Show debut celebrating The Queen’s Beans Coffee Shop’s recent Golden Cup Award. Through October. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Cone Center Gallery, UNCC Janet Orselli. An exhibit entitled Engenderings. Through Nov. 5. 704-687-3315.
CPCC Art Gallery Keystone Creative Arts Exhibition. Featuring student works from the Keystone Magazine. Through October. Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6480.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Natalie Bork. Through Nov. 27. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
Dalton Gallery Jubilee Juried Exhibition. Through Nov. 15. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.
Depot Visual Arts Center, Mooresville Nell Landers and Mary Setzer. A mixed-media exhibition. Through October. 103 W. Center Ave. 704-663-6661.
ElderArt Gallery Romantic Impressions by Tom Perkinson. Paintings centered around urban landscapes. Through Oct. 30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Foust Studio Silhouette. Figurative and abstract paintings by Charlotte Foust. Through October. Convergence. A group exhibition of collection of figures, abstracts, and still lifes. Through October. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.
Gallery 620 Rusk Masterton, Jennifer Cannon and Frank Haas. Through October. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.
Gallery L, Main Library Sharing the Chores: Works on Paper by Jonathan Green. Works by Gullah artist. Through October. Sharing the Chores: Works on Paper by Jonathan Green. Hand drawn lithographs and serigraphs. Through October. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University Byron Baldwin. An exhibit of large-scale photographs. Reception Nov. 12, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 14-Nov. 12. 704-233-8300.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Sherrie Wolf. New still life paintings by Portland, Oregon artist. Through Oct. 30. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Susan Harbage Page. An exhibit of photographs. Through October. Gather ‘Round the Table. Featuring 50 Penland artists. A portion of sales go to the Preserve Penland Campaign. Oct. 14-30. Peter Milton: Recent Prints. Oct. 14-30. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Icehouse Center Gallery, Davidson Bringing Clay to Life. Cynthia Bringle. Through October. 432 S. Main St. 704-892-7323.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Elizabeth Turk. Drawn to the challenge of creating difficult objects, Turk is inspired from current debates in physics to the imagery of ant habitats. Through Nov. 7. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Henry Horenstein: Honky Tonk & Allen Hess-The Rivers Green. Through Oct. 21. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
McColl Center for Visual Art Likeness: Portraits of Artists by Other Artists. 60 visually and conceptually diverse works in a range of mediums. Oct. 14-Nov. 6. Fall 2004 Artists-in-Residence. Through Nov. 22. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Land, Lake and Sea. A group exhibit featuring the natural beauty of North Carolina. Through Nov. 6. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
Middleton-McMillan Gallery, Spirit Square My Place, My Choice, My Ride, My Story. An exhibition of the South Corridor Light Rail Project Public Art Proposals. Through Oct. 23. 345 N. College St.
Modern Eye Gallery Introductions. Group exhibit featuring paintings and photography. Also mid-century furniture by Modernica. Through Oct. 22. 1923-A South Blvd. 704-333-3190.
NoDa Artist Network Ripple Marks. San Francisco based visual artist and poet Stacy Nathaniel Jackson featuring artwork and poetry reading. Through October. 2424 N. Davidson St. 704-358-4210.
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 Glass Past and Present. An exhibit of glass and frameworks. Through Oct. 22. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC Gayle Wimmer. An exhibit entitled Restructuring Memory. Through Nov. 7. Rowe Arts Building, 9201 University Blvd.
Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop Building Modernism. Two exhibitions that explore modernist themes through the printmaking medium. Through Oct. 27. 1898 Alumni Dr. 803-323-2493.
Shain Gallery Beyond Time and Place. An exhibition of Luke Allsbrook paintings. Through October. 601 Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Stretch Gallery N Studios Jenny Kimball. Through October. 10726 Pineville Rd, Pineville. 704-552-5678.
The Blue Door Group Exhibition. Paintings, sculpture and handcrafted jewelry. Through October. 618 West Morehead st. 704-372-7726.
W.D.O. Four Voices. From the mountains. Reception: Nov. 5, 6-9pm. Through Nov. 13. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center The North Carolina Connection. Featuring Jim Moon, Sergei Andreevski and five additional Macedonian artists. Through Nov. 6. Moon, Cat, Dog. Work by Emily Weinstein. Through Oct. 30. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
Winthrop University Galleries Building Modernism with Prints. People, places, passions 1750-1950. From the Mint Museum’s Permanent Collection. Through Oct. 27. Etched in Memory. Highlights the “Points of Departure” series, by Peter Milton. Through Oct. 27. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
This article appears in Oct 20-26, 2004.
