Classical Music
Charlotte Symphony The Charlotte Symphony performs “The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony.” Amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by singer Randy Jackson. Fri., April 1, 8 p.m. $18-$38. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-972-2000.
Charlotte Symphony A performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 and Brahms’ A German Requiem. www.charlottesymphony.org. April 8, 8 p.m.; April 9, 8 p.m. $14-$68. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
First Tuesday Concerts Chamber Music at St. Peter’s presents Schubert’s “Rosamunde” String Quartet. AfterWork Concert begins at 5:30 p.m. Tue., April 5, 12:10 p.m. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-335-0009.
Providence Chamber Music Series Musicians from the Charlotte Symphony present a concert featuring “The Piano,” a Brahms Sonata and Dvorak’s “Dumky” Trio. Sun., April 10, 7 p.m. Free. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-333-9536.
Tosca Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece is a tale of obsessive love, manipulation and betrayal. Presented by Opera Carolina. March 31, 7:30 p.m.; April 2, 8 p.m.; April 3, 2 p.m. $10-$81. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Wingate Classical Series Wingate University’s 2004-2005 classical series highlights mezzo-soprano Mary Phillips. www.wingate.edu. Thu., March 31, 7:30 p.m. $15. George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University. 704-233-8300.
Comedy
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Mar. 30-Apr. 2: Dale Jones and Rob Jenkins. 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.
Fire & Ice Lounge Stand-Up Comedy. “Fools Club”. Fri., April 1, 7 p.m. $5. 1228 Gordon St. 704-965-4425.
SK Netcafe Stand-Up. “Comedy for Cans.” Bring canned goods to feed the hungry. Wed., April 6, 10 p.m. 1425 Elizabeth Ave. 704-334-1523.
Dance
Dances of India Experience the traditional Indian Classical and Folk dances and the rhythmic challenges of international dance styles, presented by Dr. Maha Gingrich. Sat., April 2, 4-6 p.m. $5. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
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 24-May 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 24-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 24-April 20. What’s in Your Purse?. An insightful discussion between women on how to better manage money to meet current financial goals and to build a sound financial base for the future. Reservations requested. Wed., March 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free, bring lunch or box lunch $10. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Creighton Michael: Patterns of Perception. March 24-July 3. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection. April 2-Dec. 31. Speaking Volumes: Vessels from the Collections of Mint Museums. March 24-April 17. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. What is wine? Apr. 5, 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. March 24-May 15. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Arboretum Elizabeth Dole. N.C Senator will discuss and sign her book Hearts Touched with Fire: My 500 Favorite Inspirational Quotations. Sat., April 2, 7 p.m. Susan Wittig Albert. Author of the China Bayles Mysteries will be in the store to discuss and sign her latest work, Dead Man’s Bones. Sun., April 10, 2 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9481.
Beatties Ford Road Library Meet Tanure Ojaide. Award-winning author will read excerpts from his first novel, Sovereign Body, followed by a book signing and reception. Tue., April 12, 7 a.m. Free. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.
North County Regional Library The Secrets of War. Join Asheville-based writer Terry Garren for a discussion of his novel The Secrets of War, based on the Civil War experiences of his great-grandparents. Mon., April 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 704-895-0318.
South County Regional Library Maria Klein Koh. Author of the book Click, Click, Who’s There? A Family-Based, Non-Technical Approach to Help Parents Protect Their Children Online, will discuss and sign copies of her book. Registration required. Tue., April 5, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 5801 Rea Rd. 704-341-1176.
Spoken Word
Afro-American Cultural Center The Word. A showcase of poets, thespians, and writers displaying their skills in a scripted production of a choreopoem. Fri., April 1, 8 p.m. $5-$7. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Tea Rex Teahouse Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Fri., April 1, 7:30 p.m. 2102 South Blvd. 704-595-9526.
Wine Up Touch One Thursdays. Poetry and live music. Thurs, 9:30pm. $5-$10. 3306 – C N. Davidson St. 704-372-2633.
Theater: Openings
Benedictions The Covenant Network Regional Conference and The Davidson Community Players present a play by Judy Simpson Cook. Fri., April 1, 7 p.m. Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. 704-892-5338.
Crimes of the Heart A play about relationships and chaos in the lives of three sisters, presented by the Dept. of Dance and Theatre. Mar. 30-Apr. 2, 8pm; Apr. 3, 2pm. $5-$12. Robinson Hall, UNCC. 704-687-2599.
The House of Yes A play presented by the theatre department. Contains adult content and language. BlackBox Theatre of Cunningham Fine Arts Building. Apr. 1-5, 7:30pm. $4. Davidson College. 704-894-2340.
Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In Yorkville Players production based on the popular late 1960s TV program. www.yorkvilleplayers.com. Apr. 1-2, 8-9 at 8pm; Apr. 3 & 10 at 3pm. $8. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-7505.
Tick,Tick…Boom! Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte present a musical from the creator of Rent. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Apr. 6-23, Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Apr. 17, 2:30pm. $17-$22, Apr. 12 is “Pay What You Can Night.”. Actor’s Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Visual Arts: Openings
Actor’s Theatre Kevin Starr. An exhibit of paintings. Opening Reception: Apr. 1, 7-9pm. April 1-23. 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Bank of America Gallery Decades 1940-1990. Art from the Bank of America Collection. April 1-July 9. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Amy Steinberg. An exhibit of paintings. April 5-May 28. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
ElderArt Gallery Introductions. An exhibit of four painters. Opening Reception: Apr. 1, 6-9pm. Through April. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Gallery 620 Middle East Meets Middle America. Montages by Charleston artist Aaron Knight. Meet Artist: Apr. 1, 6-10pm. Through April. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Excavations: Explorations. A group exhibition of emerging artists. Opening Reception: Apr. 1, 6pm. Through April. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Shaun Cassidy. An exhibit titled “Wall Reliefs”. Opening: Apr. 1, 6-9pm. Through April. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Phil Moody. Exhibit: Textile Towns. Opening Reception: Apr. 1-6-9pm. April 1-May 12. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Queen’s Gallery & Art Center Verge. A group exhibition. Opening: Apr. 8, 6-9pm. Through April. 1212 The Plaza. 704-372-2993.
Redsky Gallery It’s an Animals Life. A group exhibit of glass and wire. Opening Reception: Apr. 15, 6:30-8:30 pm. April 1-30. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
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 24-31. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Victoria Burke. An exhibit of paintings. March 24-30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Bank of America Plaza Within Our Walls. A group exhibition of contemporary artwork. March 24-Nov. 1. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
Binders Art and Frame Garlin Russel. An exhibit of oil paintings. Through March. 284 S. Sharon Amity.
Center of the Earth Gallery Duy Huynh. An exhibit of new paintings. March 24-April 24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Scott Duce. A solo exhibition of paintings and drawings. March 24-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 24-31. 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 24-April 15. 704-894-2344.
ElderArt Gallery Javier Lopez Barbosa. Solo Exhibition of paintings. Through March. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Gallery at Carillon Janos Eneydi. Exhibition: Made in America. Through June 11. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
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 Charlotteans. March 24-April 17. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
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 24-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. Daniel Douke. An exhibit of Rose Paintings. March 24-April 16. 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 24-April 30. From the South and Beyond. Contemporary Masters Print & Work on Paper Show. March 24-April 30. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
McColl Center for Visual Art Puppets, Ghosts and Zombies: The Sculpture of Pat Keck. One-person exhibition. March 25-June 11. 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 Non-Objective Energies. An exploration of abstract painting styles featuring multiple artists. March 24-April 30. 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.
This article appears in Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2005.
