Classical Music
Alexander String Quartet The concert features works by Mozart, Shostakovich and Brahms. Sun., Nov. 7, 3 p.m. $15, students free. Dana Auditorium, Queens University. 704-337-2213.
The Billy Goats Gruff Opera Carolina and the Public Library of Charlotte and Meck. County to offer performances of the Opera Express touring program. www.operacarolina.org. Nov. 6, 2pm at North County Regional Library, Huntersville; Nov. 13, 2pm at Morrison Regional Library. Free. 704-332-7177 ext. 209.
Charlotte Symphony A concert dedicated to the life of Beethoven and his only opera Fidelio. www.charlottesymphony.org. Nov. 5; Nov. 6, 8 p.m. $15-$73. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Gold Standard Chorus Charlotte Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society presents Home is where the heart is, its 54th annual show. Sat., Nov. 6. 2pm ($10) and 8pm ($15). Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-554-1301.
Liederabend Davidson students will perform art songs, opera arias, and Broadway numbers. Sun., Nov. 7, 8 p.m. Free. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2357.
Queen City Ringers The concert will feature arrangements of hymns, carols and original compositions for handbells. www.belmontabbeycollege.edu. Tue., Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Free. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-461-6813.
Winthrop Jazz Ensemble Directed by Phil Thompson. Mon., Nov. 8, 8 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.
Winthrop Percussion Ensemble Directed by Jason Nicholson. Thu., Nov. 4, 8 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.
Young People’s Concert Glinka Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla and visual display provided by The Light Factory. Sun., Nov. 7, 3 p.m. University City United Methodist Church, 6100 W. Sugar Creek Road.
Comedy
Charlotte Comedy Theater Extreme Improv. A high energy, audience interactive show similar to “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” Shows rated R. www.extremeimprov.com. Fri, 10pm; Sat, 8pm (non-smoking), 10pm (No Sat. shows Oct. 30 and Nov. 6). $10. 1111 – D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.
The Comedy Zone Keith Alberstadt. www.thecomedyzone.net. Nov. 3-6. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College Chicago City Limits. The audience writes the script and directs this improv comedy troupe from NYC. www.davidson.edu/tickets. Sat., Nov. 6, 8 p.m. $15-$25. Davidson. 704-894-2135.
SK Netcafe Stand-Up comedy. And an Open Mic night. Wed., Nov. 3. 1425 Elizabeth Ave. 704-334-1523.
The Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience Comedy. Whose Line, Second City, and Sketchprovstyle improv comedy. Reservations suggested.www.pinkturtle.net. Thu., Wine Up, 3306-C N. Davidson; Fri., Tyber Creek Pub, 1933 S. Blvd,; Sat., Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, 911 E. Morehead St.; All at 8pm. Free. 704-301-1564.
Dance
Moving Poets A special dance performance during 36 artists’ debut exhibition, also music by Wideload McKenna. Fri., Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
On Your Toes Jazz, ballet and gangsters collide in this musical comedy. www.uncc.edu/dance. Nov. 4:6 & Nov. 11:13 at 8pm; Nov. 14 at 2pm. $5-$15. Robinson Hall, UNCC. 704-687-2599.
Winthrop Dance Theatre Evening of works choreographed by faculty and guest artists. Nov. 10-13, 8 p.m., Nov. 14, 2 p.m. $5-$10. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop University. 803-323-2287.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History Docent Training. Learn more about Charlotte’s past as a docent for the Hezekiah Alexander House. A new series of training sessions is being offered free of charge to those interested in becoming tour guides. Nov. 4 & 11, 6:30-9pm. Main Streets of Our State. A traveling photography exhibit. Oct. 28-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. 28-May 25. Stitched from the Soul. The Farmer-James collection of African American quilts. Oct. 28-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. 28-Jan. 10. Donald Haack. Author of Bush Pilot in Diamond Country will discuss and sign book. Wed., Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. 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 350th Anniversary of Jews in America. Commemorative program with writer Steve Oney. Sun., Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Living Traditions. Folk Arts of the American South. Oct. 28-Jan. 9. We’re Still Here: Native Americans in the Southeast. Oct. 28-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. 28-Jan. 9. North Carolina Pottery: A Restless Tradition. Oct. 30-Feb. 27. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. Pottery American Style. Oct. 28-Feb. 20. VantagePoint III: Elizabeth Turk – The Collars. Oct. 28-Dec. 31. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Nature of Craft and the Penland Experience. Oct. 28-Jan. 30. Speaking Volumes: Vessels from the Collections of Mint Museums. Oct. 28-April 17. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. Tapping the Coolest Climates; New Zealand and Oregon. Comparative Tasting, Geography, Climate and Soils, Cool Climate Grape Varietals. Nov. 9, 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. From Gatherers to Growers: The Carolina’s Earliest Farmers. Lecture focuses on current and extinct domestic crops in N. Carolina. Tue., Nov. 9, 7 p.m. $5. Our Changing Landscapes: Early views of people and places in Carolina Piedmont. Oct. 28-May 15. Purse Snatchers Silent Auction. During the silent auction, guests will bid on handbags made by regional artisans or donated by regional businesses. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Proceeds will benefit the Museums’ educational programs. www.chmuseums.org. Thu., Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15-$20. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Schiele Museum, Gastonia 1500 East Garrison Blvd. 704-866-6900.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Huntersville Gail Peck & Gilda Syverson. Peck, author of Thirst, and Syverson, author of In This Dream Everything Remains Inside will read and sign books. Sun., Nov. 7, 5 p.m. Birkdale Village, 8725 Townley Rd., Huntersville. 704-895-8863.
Davidson College Steven Sherrill and Judy Goldman. Author of The Slow Way Back, Goldman will sign books and speak about her poetry. Author Sherrill will also read and sign his novels The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break and Visits from the Drowned Girl. Alvarez College Union. Tue., Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Free. 704-894-2140.
Discovery Place Donald Haack. Author of Bush Pilot in Diamond Country will discuss and sign book. Wed., Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.
Gaston County Public Library Scott Nicholson & Dale Bailey. An authors’ reading and discussion event. Sat., Nov. 6, 2 p.m. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.
Park Road Books Samantha Ettus. Author will sign The Experts’ Guide to 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do. Tue., Nov. 9, 7 p.m. Sena Jeter Naslund. Author will sign Four Spirits. Wed., Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.
Union West Regional Public Library Catherine Ritch Guess. Christian fiction writer will talk about her books, followed by a signing. Sun., Nov. 7, 2:30-4 p.m. 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Rd., Indian Trail.
Spoken Word
Plowden Auditorium, Winthrop U Kirk Nugent. Jamacian inspirational poet and former national Grand Slam champion. Sat., Nov. 6, 8 p.m. $5-$7. Rock Hill. 803-323-2108.
Tea Rex Teahouse Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Fri., Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. 2102 South Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Theater: Openings
Bright Ideas Macbeth meets McParenting in this satirical farce that shows how far parents will go to get their child in the most prestigious preschool. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Nov. 3-20, Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Nov. 14, 2:30pm. Nov. 9, “Pay What You Can Night.”. $17-$22. Actor’s Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Charlotte’s Web An adaptation of the timeless children’s classic. www.matthewsplayhouse.com. Nov. 5, 7:30pm; Nov. 6, 2pm & 7:30pm; Nov. 7, 2pm; Nov. 11-12, 7:30pm; Nov. 13, 2pm & 7:30pm; Nov. 14, 2pm. $5-$9. Matthews Playhouse, 100 McDowell St. 704-846-8343.
The Eyes of God Staged reading of a new play by Ann Marie Oliva. A young woman, living on the streets of Montreal, Canada, is drawn into a religious cult. Sun., Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m. Pay what you can. Actor’s Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Theater: Ongoing
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.
Getting away with Murder What happens when members of a group therapy circle arrive to find their therapist murdered and evidence that one of them did it. Nov. 3-6, 11-12. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile Albert Einstein meets Pablo Picasso in a Paris bistro, Lapin Agile, where they exchange views on life, sex, math, art, and science. www.theatrecharlotte.org. Oct.28- Nov.14, Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Nov. 7 & 14, 2:30pm. $17-$22. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
A Streetcar Named Desire CPCC Theatre presents Tennessee Williams’ drama. Oct. 29- Nov. 7, Fri., Sat., 8:00 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 7, 2:30 p.m. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6835.
The Vagina Monologues A presentation of Eve Ensler’s groundbreaking theatrical work. www.offtryon.net. Nov. 3-6 & Nov. 10-13, 8pm. $15. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
The Wedding Reception A dinner theater comedy presented by About Town Tours and Rock Hill Community Theatre. www.rhcommunitytheatre.org. Nov. 4 and 11, 6:30pm. $45. The City Club, Rock Hill, 140 East Main St. 803-324-2578.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Preserve New paintings by Jan Kinslowe. Opening Reception: Nov. 5, 6-9pm. Through Dec. 24. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Mary Lou Sussman. An exhibition of landscape inspired monotypes. Artist Reception: Nov. 5, 6-9pm. Through Nov. 27. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Center of the Earth Gallery Paintings by Roberto Azank and Glass Sculptures by Wes Hunting. Opening Reception: Nov. 4, 7-9pm. Through Dec. 24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Charlotte Art League Fall into Art. A group exhibition. Awards Reception: Nov. 5. Through Nov. 27. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Clay on Camden Clay Works by Andy Smith. Debut and artist reception from 6-9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 5. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
CPCC Art Gallery Asbury, Kentucky. Works by Kevin Sparks. Nov. 5-Dec. 17. Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6480.
Dig Dug’s Pop Art Emporium Pop Art Weiner Roast. Features the art of John Hairston Jr. and Bloo Empire. Sat., Nov. 6, 5-11 p.m. 917 Pecan Ave. 704-358-4880.
Dilworth Playhouse Cafe Amy Steinberg. An exhibition of original artwork. Through Nov. 4. 1427 South Blvd., Suite 103. 704-632-0336.
ElderArt Gallery Ringling Comes to Town. Paintings by the school’s faculty and students. Opening Reception: Nov. 5, 6-9pm. Through December. Art for Collectors. Nov. 5-Dec. 31. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Gallery 620 Nicolai Froehlich. An exhibition of recent landscape photography. Opening Reception: Nov. 5, 6-10pm. Through Jan. 5. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.
Gallery L, Main Library Unchained Memories: Readings from Slave Narratives. Multi-media including photos, reproductions of rare books, prints, and interactive presentations. Nov. 7-Jan. 2. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Joshua 2. An exhibition of new paintings by conceptual expressionist. Opening Reception: Nov. 4, 7-9pm. Through November. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Debut 36. an exhibition of Gallery core artists. Fri., Nov. 5, 6 p.m.-12 a.m. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Still Lifes & Street Scenes. Group exhibition of gallery artists. Nov. 5- Dec. 23, 2004. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Maud Gatewood. A mini-perspective of artist. Opening Reception: Nov. 5, 6-8pm. Through November. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Icehouse Center Gallery, Davidson Art for the Holidays. Icehouse Center Members Preview Party, Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m., Opening Reception, Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 5-Dec. 30. 432 S. Main St. 704-892-7323.
Modern Eye Gallery Abstraction Today. Grand opening exhibit featuring the diversity of abstraction in painting, printmaking, and photography. Reception: Nov. 5, 6-9pm. Nov. 5-Dec. 17. 1923-A South Blvd. 704-333-3190.
Shain Gallery Natural Response. William Jameson. Opening Reception: Nov. 5, 6-9pm. Nov. 5-30. 601 Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
W.D.O. Opening Gallery Crawl. Fri., Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Winthrop University Galleries M.F.A Thesis Exhibition. Jennifer Gilomen and Kata Billups. Nov. 8- Jan. 21, Reception, Nov. 12, 6:30-8 p.m., Slide Lecture, Nov.18, 8 p.m. Mike Lavine. Precious 017 is a series of temporary, indoor installations built with millions of small, tropical hardwood shavings. Nov. 8- Jan. 21, Reception, Nov. 12, 6:30-8 p.m., Lecture, Nov. 16, 8 p.m. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Charlotte-Mecklenburg High School Teachers. A combination of mixed media, 2- and 3-dimensional work from various instructors within the public school system. Nov. 1-Dec. 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
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 Portraits: A Comparative Look. A group exhibition. Through Dec. 24. 228 Caldwell Lane, Suite B, Davidson. 704-896-1799.
Christa Faut Gallery Ray Kleinlein. Solo exhibition of oil paintings. Through Nov. 16. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Cone Center Gallery, UNCC Janet Orselli. An exhibit entitled Engenderings. Through Nov. 5. 704-687-3315.
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.
The Gallery at Carillon Tanja Softic. Exhibition titled On the Nature of Things. Through Jan. 21. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University Byron Baldwin. An exhibit of large-scale photographs. Reception Nov. 12, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 28-Nov. 12. 704-233-8300.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Andrew Wyeth: America’s Painter. An exhibit of watercolors. Oct. 28-Nov. 27. Brian Rutenberg. New paintings of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Oct. 28-Nov. 27. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.
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 Searchings: The Secret Landscapes of Flowers. Exhibition of fashion photographer Barbara Bordnick’s large chromogenic photographic prints. Oct. 29-Dec. 9. 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. 28-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.
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 Dynamic Pixellation. New Works by Svetlana Baklanova. Through Nov. 12. 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.
Synergy Studios, Shelby Inner Space. New work by the five Synergy artists who interpret the concept of inner space in their various media. Oct. 28-Nov. 18. 212-B W. Warren St. 704-487-0144.
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. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
This article appears in Nov 3-9, 2004.
