Classical Music
A John Williams Spectacular Celebrating the most popular film composer of modern time, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will play scores from Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, and many more. Nov. 26, 8 p.m.; Nov. 27, 8 p.m. $15-$64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
A Morning at the Movies: The Music of Film Loin Conductor Alan Yamamoto as he celebrates the songs by famed composer John Williams through his works in E.T., Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and Indiana Jones. Pre-concert festival at 10am. Sat., Nov. 27, 11 a.m. $9-$20. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Organ Composition The premiere performance of an organ composition, based on 3 Methodist hymns, will establish a new cultural link between Charlotte and Riga, Latvia. Performed by Les Ackerman, director of music ministries. Sun., Nov. 28, 5 p.m. Free. Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Rd. 704-378-8584 x235.
Winthrop Olde English Wind Ensemble Conducted by William Malambri. Byrnes Auditorium. Mon., Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Free. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2255.
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. $10. 1111 – D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Nov. 24-25: Paul Hooper and Keith Alberstadt; Nov. 26-27: James Gregory; Dec. 1-4: Phil Hogan and Marvin Lee. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
Dilworth Playhouse Cafe Steve Moore. Moore has had his own HBO show and has appeared on the Ellen Show and The RoseAnne Show. Wed., Dec. 1, 9 p.m. $5. 1427 South Blvd., Suite 103. 704-632-0336.
SK Netcafe Stand-Up Wednesdays. Stand-Up Comedy. Wed., Dec. 1, 9:30 p.m. 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
Fall Dance Concert A presentation of original works by the Dance Department. Dec. 1:3 at 8pm; Dec. 4 at 2pm. $5-$12. Robinson Hall, UNCC. 704-687-4473.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History Main Streets of Our State. A traveling photography exhibit. Nov. 18-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. Nov. 18-May 25. Solving the Rock House Mysteries. Interactive exhibit examines clues revealed by photographs, oral histories, and archaeological discoveries. Nov. 20-Dec. 31. Stitched from the Soul. The Farmer-James collection of African American quilts. Nov. 18-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. Nov. 18-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 Being Native American Today. Indian Heritage Month ends with the exhibit “We’re Still Here,” a light reception, and a panel of Native American representatives. Frye Gaillard will moderate and sign copies of his book after the presentation. Tue., Nov. 30, 6 p.m. Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Living Traditions. Folk Arts of the American South. Nov. 18-Jan. 9. Rural Voices and Visions: Local Communities Speak Out About Their Landscapes. Nov. 24-April 20. We’re Still Here: Native Americans in the Southeast. Nov. 18-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. Nov. 18-Jan. 9. North Carolina Pottery: A Restless Tradition. Nov. 18-Feb. 27. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. Pottery American Style. Nov. 18-Feb. 20. VantagePoint III: Elizabeth Turk – The Collars. Nov. 18-Dec. 31. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Nature of Craft and the Penland Experience. Nov. 18-Jan. 30. Speaking Volumes: Vessels from the Collections of Mint Museums. Nov. 18-April 17. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. Topics: Argentina Altitude vs Chilean Valleys, Viticulture-Irrigation, Key Styles/ Finesse – Strength, Appellations, and Grape Varieties. Nov. 30, 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. Nov. 18-May 15. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Schiele Museum, Gastonia 1500 East Garrison Blvd. 704-866-6900.
Readings & Signings
Borders, Morrocroft Scott Fowler. Author will discuss and sign Tales from the Carolina Panthers Sideline. Sat., Nov. 27, 2:30-4 p.m. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-6261.
Park Road Books Glenda Gambil. Author will sign Ringo the Amazing Cat. Sat., Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m. Glenda Horton Manning. Author will sign The Be Attitudes of Parenting. Sun., Nov. 28, 1 p.m. Bruce Makous. Author will sign Riding the Brand. Mon., Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.
Spoken Word
The Evening Muse WordPhoria. Spoken Word Poetry & Semi-Open-Mic. Tue., Nov. 30. $5. 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737.
Mama’s Caribbean Grill Uptown Saturday Nite. Featuring singers, rappers, and poets. Sign up for the Open Mic Showcase. Details: www.freewebs.com/motifentertainment. Every second and last Saturday of the month at 10pm-until. $7 cover. 1504 Central Ave. 704-375-8414.
Theater: Openings
Alice in Wonderland An adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale presented by Theatre Charlotte. www.theatrecharlotte.org. Nov. 26-27, 7:30pm; Nov. 28, 2:30pm. $7. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Def Poetry Jam Russell Simmons returns, bringing nine poet-performers of different races and backgrounds. Contains adult language and content. Mon., Nov. 29, 8 p.m. $22-$45. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Frank’s Place A woman comes home from grad school at Berkeley to help her father recover from the death of her mother. Presented by Actors Scene Unseen Live Internet Radio Theatre. Sat., Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
The Studio Series Dept. of Dance and Theare at UNCC presents a series of performances combining the work of faculty and student choreographers, dancers and directors and actors. Robinson Hall. Dec. 1-5. $5-$15. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-4473.
Visual Arts: Openings
Blue Door Group Exhibition. Paintings, sculpture, handcrafted jewelry, unique Christmas gifts. Nov. 24; Dec. 3, 6-10 p.m. 618 West Morehead. 704-372-7726.
Cosmos Cafe Violeta Moreno. An exhibition of paintings. Through January. 300 N. College St., Suite 101. 704-372-3553.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Sharon Obee. Opening Reception: Dec. 2. Nov. 30-Jan. 31. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
Pope’s Gallery Group Exhibit. An exhibition of pottery and B&W photographs. Dec. 1-31. 1035 Providence Rd. 704-342-1774.
Synergy Studios, Shelby Art to Go. Select, unique gifts for Christmas from an array of fine art and crafts representing work of various artists. Nov. 29-Jan. 7. 212-B W. Warren St. 704-487-0144.
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. Through December. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Art Preserve New paintings by Jan Kinslowe. Through Dec. 24. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College Faculty Art Exhibition. Through Dec. 8. 704-894-2519.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Mary Lou Sussman. An exhibition of landscape-inspired monotypes. Through Nov. 27. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Breathe Art Space Portraits: A Comparative Look. A group exhibition. Through Dec. 24. 228 Caldwell Lane, Suite B, Davidson. 704-896-1799.
Center of the Earth Gallery Paintings by Roberto Azank and Glass Sculptures by Wes Hunting. Through Dec. 24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Charlotte Art League Fall into Art. A group exhibition. Through Nov. 27. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Christa Faut Gallery Jewelry Show. Also a group exhibition of paintings by Gallery artists. Nov. 18-Dec. 30. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Clay Works by Andy Smith. Photography by Daniel Coston. Through November. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Cone Center, UNCC Marek Ranis: The Corridor. Through Dec. 10. 704-687-3315.
CPCC Art Gallery Asbury, Kentucky. Works by Kevin Sparks. Nov. 18-Dec. 17. Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6480.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Natalie Bork. Through Nov. 27. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
Dalton Gallery Works by Barbi Dalton and Megan Marshall. Reception: Dec. 2, 5:30-7:30pm. Nov. 23-Dec. 27. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.
Davidson College Faculty Exhibition. New paintings and sculptures from art faculty members Herb Jackson, Russ Warren, Cort Savage and visiting member McArthur Freeman. Van Every/Smith Galleries. Nov. 18-Dec. 8.
ElderArt Gallery Ringling Comes to Town. Paintings by the school’s faculty and students. Through December. Art for Collectors. Nov. 18-Dec. 31. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Fu’s Custom Tattoos The Greatest Sketch Show On Earth. A collection of sketches by over 80 tattoo artists from across. Nov. 18-Dec. 14. 901-D N. Tryon St. 704-376-4556.
Gallery 620 Nicolai Froehlich. An exhibition of recent landscape photography. Through Jan. 5. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.
The Gallery at Carillon Tanja Softic. Exhibition titled On the Nature of Things. Through Jan. 21. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Gallery L, Main Library Unchained Memories: Readings from Slave Narratives. Multi-media including photos, reproductions of rare books, prints, and interactive presentations. Nov. 18-Jan. 2. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Joshua 2. An exhibition of new paintings by conceptual expressionist. Through November. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
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. Through November. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Icehouse Center Gallery, Davidson Designer Jewelry. A group exhibition. Through November. Art for the Holidays. Through December. 432 S. Main St. 704-892-7323.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Andrew Wyeth: America’s Painter. An exhibit of watercolors. Nov. 18-27. Brian Rutenberg. New paintings of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Nov. 18-27. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Marc Lambrechts. Working primarily with wood and plaster, Lambechts creates detailed geographies. Through Jan. 14. 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. Nov. 18-Dec. 9. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
McColl Center for Visual Art Needle Art: A Postmodern Sewing Circle. Through Jan. 8. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Modern Eye Gallery Abstraction Today. Grand opening exhibit featuring the diversity of abstraction in painting, printmaking, and photography. Nov. 18-Dec. 17. 1923-A South Blvd. 704-333-3190.
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.
Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC Joan Tweedy: Ceramics. Through Dec. 10. Rowe Arts Building, 9201 University Blvd.
Shain Gallery Natural Response. Works of William Jameson. Nov. 5-30. 601 Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
W.D.O. The Language of Wood. Nov. 18-Dec. 31. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Artists’ Invitational Exhibition. Nov. 19-Jan. 8. Sculptural Basketry and Forest. Nov. 19-Jan. 22. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
Winthrop University Galleries M.F.A Thesis Exhibition. Jennifer Gilomen and Kata Billups. Through Jan. 21. Mike Lavine. Precious 017 is a series of temporary, indoor installations built with millions of small, tropical hardwood shavings. Through Jan. 21. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
This article appears in Nov 24-30, 2004.
