Classical Music
The Billy Goats Gruff Opera Carolina and the Public Library are partnering to offer performances of the Opera Express touring program, a 50-minute performance that introduces youth and young adults to classical opera music. Sat., March 12, 2 p.m. Free. Main Library, 310 N. Tryon St. 704-332-7177 ext 209.
Charlotte Symphony A concert of three American landmark compositions featuring Canadian pianist Ian Parker. March 18, 8 p.m.; March 19, 8 p.m. $14-$68. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
Charlotte Symphony w/ The Temptations The Temptations will perform selections from their huge catalog with the Charlotte Symphony. March 11, 8 p.m.; March 12, 8 p.m. $15-$64. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-972-2000.
For All Your Faithful…Restore the Light Presented by the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. The chorus will perform Maurice Durufle’s Durufle Requiem and Julian Wachner’s At the Lighting of the Lamps. Sat., March 12, 8 p.m. $15. First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
George Lucktenberg Harpsichordist and historical keyboardist will be performing works by Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn, among others. Sun., March 13, 3 p.m. Free. Providence Presbyterian Church, 10140 Providence Church Ln. 704-846-8550.
Liederabend Students of voice will perform several pieces. Sun., March 13, 8 p.m. Free. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2592.
Providence Chamber Music Series Musicians from the Charlotte Symphony perform Bohuslav Martinu’s Quartet for Cello, Clarinet, Horn and Side Drum and Mozart’s Quartet in F Major for Oboe and Strings. Sun., March 13, 7 p.m. Free. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-333-9536.
Saniya Patankar A vocal concert of Khyal, Thumri and Marathi Natya Sangeet, presented by Indian Performing Arts Assoc. of Charlotte (http://ipaac.tripod.com/). Sun., March 13, 5 p.m. The Hindu Center Auditorium. 704-541-3361.
Comedy
Charlotte Comedy Theater Extreme Improv. High energy, interactive improv comedy, rated R. www.extremeimprov.com. Fri & Sat, 8pm & 10pm. $10. 1111 – D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Mar. 11-12: James Gregory. www.thecomedyzone.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. Sat., 8:30pm. $5. 911 E. Morehead St. 704-301-1564.
The Perch The Perch Sketch Live Comedy. At Charlotte Comedy Theatre, 1111 Hawthorne Ln. www.theperch.com. Thursdays, 9pm. 704-566-0053.
Dance
St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre The most famous love story of all time, Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet will be performed by the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre. Mon., March 14, 8 p.m. $30-$65. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History 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. March 3-May 25. Stitched from the Soul. The Farmer-James collection of African American quilts. March 3-25. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place If These Walls Could Talk. The exhibit investigates the science and history of the structures that human create. March 3-May 31. IMAX Dome. Now showing Roar: Lions of the Kalahari, Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure and Forces of Nature. www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Rural Voices and Visions: Local Communities Speak Out About Their Landscapes. March 3-April 20. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Creighton Michael: Patterns of Perception. March 12-July 3. The First Lady. A production by local playwright Nettie Reeves, The First Lady opens the doors of the church through the eyes of the pastor’s young wife. Proceeds benefit the growing collection of African American art at The Mint Museums. Sat., March 12, 7 p.m. $50. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. The Romance of Italian Art & Design. The romance of Italy has inspired artists from the Renaissance to modern times. Study Venetian masters such as Bellini, Giorgione and Titian, who delighted in the sensuous beauty of the female nude, as well as later Rococo artists whose elaborate pageantry decorated 18th century ceilings. Tue., March 15, 7:30-9 p.m. $10-$15. Senior Class. Learn about the stories behind the special exhibitions in these new programs geared for active seniors. Wed., March 9, 10-11 a.m. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design Speaking Volumes: Vessels from the Collections of Mint Museums. March 3-April 17. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. Building a starter wine cellar – collecting. Mar. 15, 6:30-8pm. $30. Young Affiliates of the Mint. A wine speaker will focus on the upcoming Wine Tasting event. Tue., March 15, 6:30 p.m. Free for members, $5 for non-members. 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. March 3-May 15. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Arboretum Nancy Martin. Author will discuss and sign Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die. Tue., March 15, 7 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.
Beatties Ford Road Library Ashley Warlick and Porter Shreve. Authors will lead a discussion from their writings, followed by a book signing and reception. Tue., March 15. Free. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.
Borders, Stonecrest Koh. Author will discuss and sign Click, Click, Who’s There?. Sat., March 19, 2 p.m. 7836 Rea Rd. 704-752-3782.
Gaston County Public Library Charles F. Price. Author will read and discuss Civil War novels. Thu., March 10, 7 p.m. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.
Morrison Regional Library Ashley Warlick. Author will lead a discussion of her works, followed by a book signing and reception. Thu., March 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 704-336-7823.
Spoken Word
Jackson’s Java Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Thu., March 10, 8 p.m. 8544 University City Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Spirit Square SlamCharlotte. Competitive spoken word/poetry event where poets battle against each other trying to become members of the 2005 Charlotte National Poetry Slam Team. Thu., March 17, 8 p.m. $3-$5. 345 N. College St. 704-563-0519.
Theater: Openings
The Blue Room BareBones Theatre Group presents the NC premiere of David Hare’s adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s Reigen. Mar. 10-Mar. 26, Thu-Sat, 8pm. $12-$15, Mar. 14 is Pay What You Can. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Freedom Train Educational performance presented by TheatreworksUSA for students in York County. Reservations required. Wed., March 23, 10:30 a.m. $3. Byrnes Auditorium, Winthrop. 803-328-2787.
Godspell Fort Mill Community Playhouse celebrates 25 years with the musical production of Godspell. www.fortmillplayhouse.org. Mar. 11-12, 17-19, 7:30pm; Mar. 13, 3pm. $7-$10. Banks Street Theater, Fort Mill, 513 Banks St. 803-548-8102.
Vampire Love The Actor’s Gym present a play by Tony Wright. Mar. 11-Mar. 26, Thu, 8pm; Fri & Sat, 8:30pm. $10. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
Theater: Ongoing
Amazing Grace Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s production of the story of a litle girl with a big imagination. Mar. 11, 7:30pm; Mar. 12, 3pm; Mar. 13, 2pm. $10-$15. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Our Town Life, death, and the hereafter as experienced by the people of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. Mar. 10-12, 17-19, 8pm; Mar. 13 & 20, 2:30pm. $17-$22. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
The Philadelphia Story The Old Courthouse Theatre’s production of Philip Barry’s 1939 comedy. Mar. 10-12, 8pm. $10-$15. Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring Street, NW, Concord. 704-788-2405.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Preserve Osiris Rain. Opening Reception: Mar. 18, 6-9pm. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Gallery L, Main Library Jack Weil’s World. Tour the globe through the lens of a camera and photographs of nature, landscapes and human interest – all taken by Charlottean. March 20-April 17. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Joie Lassiter Gallery From the South and Beyond. Contemporary Masters Print & Work on Paper Show. March 11-April 30. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center Women of a New Tribe II. This project features b&w photos by photojournalist Jerry Taliaferro, who has done a series celebrating the beauty of African American women. March 3-31. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Victoria Burke. An exhibit of paintings. Artist Reception: Mar. 10, 5:30-7pm. March 4-30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
ArtHouse Exploring the Unknown. An exhibition of in-depth abstract paintings by Robert Langford. Fri., March 18, 7-11 p.m. 3103 Cullman Ave. 704-577-4587.
Bank of America Plaza Within Our Walls. A group exhibition of contemporary artwork. March 3-Nov. 1. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
Center of the Earth Gallery Duy Huynh. An exhibit of new paintings. March 4-April 24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Charlotte Art League Furnishings. Through Mar. 25. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Christa Faut Gallery Scott Duce. A solo exhibition of paintings and drawings. March 3-April 18. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Barbara Strasberg. An exhibit of sculptures. The adjoining Queen’s Beans Coffee Shop will also debut paintings by Linda Brown. March 4-31. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Dalton Gallery The South Carolina Watercolor Society Show. Through March. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.
Davidson College Break Thy Leg. A multi-media exhibition of art and design from the Royal Shakespeare Company. March 7-April 15. 704-894-2344.
ElderArt Gallery Javier Lopez Barbosa. Solo Exhibition of paintings. Through March. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Gallery 620 Middle East meets Middle America. An exhibit of large-scale digital photographic montages. March 4-31. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.
Gaston County Public Library Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation. A national touring exhibition. Through Apr. 15. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Fig. An exhibit of works by Michele Norris and Michelle Sutton. Through Apr. 23. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Hayes George Gallery Land and Light. A group landscape exhibition by gallery artists. March 4-April 9. 225 East Worthington Ave. # 100. 704-332-3278.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Christopher Terry. Artifacts & Interiors, a solo exhibition. Through April. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Wayne McDowell. Exhibition: A Fixed Gaze. Through April. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery The Monoprint in Three Directions. An exhibition of prints by Romare Bearden, Wolf Kahn and Robert Motherwell. Through March. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Contemporary Masters Print & Work on Paper Show. Exhibit entitled “From the South and Beyond.” March 4-April 30. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Nobel Portraits: Celebrating Innovation and Creativity. Photographs by Peter Badge. March 3-25. Industry of Form. A group exhibition of industrial images. March 3-25. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
McColl Center for Visual Art On tactility and vulnerability. An Installation by Piet Stockmans. Through March 12. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Addie James. One-woman show by folk artist. Through March. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
Modern Eye Gallery Daniel Phill: the Botanicals. Abstract paintings exploring the world of flowers in painting and monotypes. Through March 11. 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.
Shain Gallery Connie Winters. Exhibit Reflections. Through March. 601 Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Lewellen Padgett / Travis Conrad Erion. An exhibit of shadow boxes and paintings. Through Mar. 26. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
Winthrop University Galleries Group Exhibition. Contemporary quilts, sculptural basketry and Iron crafts. March 3-25. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
This article appears in Mar 9-15, 2005.
