Classical Music
Abbey Chorus Spring Concert The Abbey Chorus of Belmont Abbey College will present a program of sacred and secular selections. www.belmontabbeycollege.edu. Sun., April 24, 3 p.m. Free. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-461-6813.
Charlotte Chorale A performance of classical music benefitting Avon Foundation. Sat., April 23, 7 p.m. $12, 10 & under free. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-568-7676.
CSO Neighborhood Concerts The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will perform various concerts. Apr. 20: St. Matthews Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy; Apr. 21: Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College; Apr. 22: First Baptist Church, 301 S. Davidson St. All shows at 8pm. $5-$15. Charlotte Symphony, 201 S. College St. 704-972-2000.
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Will perform their spring concert. Wed., April 20, 8 p.m. Free. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2357.
Malladi Brothers Classical Music Association of Charlotte presents a vocal concert of Indian classical music. The Malladi Bros. will be accompanied by Embar S. Kannan on Violin and Arjun Kumar on Mridangam. Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center. Sun., April 24, 2 p.m. Davidson College. 704-814-9355.
Reach Out Chamber Music at St. Peter’s Outreach Concert Festival. Apr. 24 (3pm), Wadsworth House, 400 S. Summit Ave.; May 5 (7pm), International House, 332 Hawthorne Ln.; May 6 (7:30pm), Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St. East; May 15 (4pm), St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson. www.chambermusicatstpeters.org. The Wadsworth House, 400 South Summit Ave. 704-335-0009.
Comedy
Charlotte Comedy Theater The Perch. Comedy is rated “R” for verbal content. www.theperch.com. Thurs., 9pm (non-smoking); 10:30 (smoking). $10. Live Improvised Comedy. Rated R. www.charlottecomedy.com. Fri & Sat, 8 & 10pm. $10. 1111 – D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Apr. 28-May 1: Mitch Hedberg. 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. Fri. & Sat., 8:30pm. $5. 911 E. Morehead St. 704-301-1564.
Dilworth Playhouse Café The Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience. Whose Line, Second City, and Sketchprov-style improv comedy. Reservations suggested. www.pinkturtle.net. April 22, 8:30 p.m.; April 23, 10:30 p.m. Free. 1427 South Blvd., Suite 103. 704-301-1564.
SK Netcafe Stand-Up Wednesday/ Comedy for Cans. Featuring acts and open mic. Bring canned goods to feed the hungry and win prizes. Wed., April 20, 10 p.m. 1425 Elizabeth Ave. 704-334-1523.
Dance
Afro-American Cultural Center Teen Dance Ensemble Showcase Annual recital featuring everything from jazz and Latin, to modern and African dance. April 22, 7:30 p.m.; April 23, 7:30 p.m.; April 24, 4 p.m. $5-$10. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Transformations Several pieces will be performed by the Dance Theatre of UNC Charlotte at the spring dance concert. April 20-23, 8pm; Apr. 24, 2pm. $5-$12. Robinson Hall, UNCC. 704-687-2599.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History Kites to Kitty Hawk Opening Day. Explore the museum’s newest interactive exhibit with an afternoon of hands-on activities. Free with regular museum admission, and to Smithsonian Magazinesubscribers. Sat., April 30, 1-4 p.m. 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. April 14-May 25. The Power of Plants: Historic Gardens Family Day. Hands-on activities for all ages. Learn how plants were used by different cultures. Afternoon plant sale. Sat., April 23, 2-4 p.m. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place If These Walls Could Talk. The exhibit investigates the science and history of the structures that humans create. April 14-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. Power Lunch: What’s in Your Purse?. Features a discussion of financial empowerment for women. Bring your own lunch, or order a box lunch for $10. Reservations requested. Wed., April 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Rural Voices and Visions: Local Communities Speak Out About Their Landscapes. April 14-20. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Creighton Michael: Patterns of Perception. April 14-July 3. The Guild of Charlotte Artists. Monthly meeting will feature presenter Wes Waugh doing a watercolor demonstration. Guests welcome. Wed., April 27, 7 p.m. Free. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. Retrospective of Prints by Chuck Close. April 14-Aug. 7. Wines Around the World. Annual wine tasting event provided by the Young Affiliates of the Mint. Fri., April 22, 7-10 p.m. $20-$30. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection. April 14-Dec. 31. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. Wine Vocabulary. Apr. 26, 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. April 14-May 15. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Huntersville David Poole. Author will sign Tim Richmond, The Fast Life and Remarkable Times of NASCAR’s Top Gun. Thu., April 21, 7 p.m. Birkdale Village, 8725 Townley Rd., Huntersville. 704-895-8863.
Books-A-Million, Concord Mills Cheris F. Hodges. Author will sign copies of A Love of Her Own. Sat., April 23, 1-3 p.m. 8301 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord Mills Mall.
Borders, Stonecrest B.J. McKee. Author of Color Me Khaki will read and sign book. Sat., April 23, 2 p.m. 7836 Rea Rd. 704-752-3782.
Park Road Books Larry Baker. Author will discuss and sign Athens America. Wed., April 20, 7 p.m. Frank Stitt. Author will sign Frank Stitt’s Southern Table. Tue., April 26, 6 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.
Spoken Word
Beatties Ford Road Library Grandmother Remembers: Reflections from a Time Past. Dramatist Alicia Williams performs this dramatic monologue. Discussion follows. Tue., April 26, 7 p.m. Free. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.
Spirit Square SlamCharlotte. Poets have been competing all year for five spots on the Charlotte National Poetry Slam Team. Tonight’s finals will decide. Fri., April 22, 7 p.m. $5. 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Wine Up Touch One Thursdays. Poetry and live music. Thurs, 9:30pm. $5-$10. 3306 – C N. Davidson St. 704-372-2633.
Theater: Openings
9 x 9 @ 9 Theatre Charlotte continues its showcase, highlighting the talents of local playwrights, directors, and actors. The event consists of nine new plays, by nine authors. www.theatrecharlotte.org. April 22, 9 p.m.; April 23, 9 p.m. $9. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Cannibals Davidson College theater students will perform this Heather Dundas play. April 21, 7:30 p.m.; April 22, 7:30 p.m. $4. Blackbox Theatre, Cunningham Arts Bldg., Davidson. 704-894-2361.
The Dead Abbey Players, Belmont Community Theatre Present award-winning Broadway musical. Apr. 21-23, 28-30, 8pm. $10. Haid Theatre, Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-825-6787.
Forever Plaid Four guys, one dream… and whole lot of Plaid. A hilarious, yet touching musical. Apr. 27-June 5, Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 4pm & 8pm; Sun, 3pm & 6:30pm. $30-$40. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Godspell This production is updated to the 21st century, set in a theatre holding auditions for a production. April 21-23, 7:30pm. $5-$8. Batte Fine Arts Center, Wingate. 704-233-8300.
Harvey CPCC Theatre will present the stage version of Jimmy Stewart’s comic film masterpiece. Apr. 22-23, 29-30, 8pm; May 1, 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
Theater: Ongoing
I’m Not Rappaport Production of Tony Award winning comedy. www.nccast.com. Apr. 21-23, 28-30, 8pm; Apr. 24 & May 1, 2:30pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
Miss Nelson Is Missing! A presentation of the award-winning musical. April 14-23. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-333-8983.
Peter Pan Presented by the Piedmont Players. www.piedmontplayers.com. April 20-23, 7:30pm; April 23, 2:30pm. $9-$15. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.
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. $17-$22. Actor’s Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Visual Arts: Openings
Article Gallery Mary Ellen Neff. An exhibit of Encaustic Paintings. April 30-May 31. 2041 South Blvd. 704-376-5881.
Davidson College Annual Student Juried Exhibition. Exhbition of dozens of art and non-art majors for judgment and prizes. Van Every Gallery. April 21-May 4.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Face to Face. Solo exhibition of etchings, woodcuts and screenprints by Chuck Close. April 23-May 28. Rick Horton. Sculpture and Works on Paper. April 23-May 28. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.
Law Offices of Marcos Roberts TJ Reddy. An exhibit of painter and muralist. April 29, 6-9 p.m.; April 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 728 Central Ave. 704-569-1420.
Shain Gallery Personal Space. An exhibition of works by Geoffrey Johnson & Kim Schuessler. Artist Reception: Apr. 22, 6-9pm. April 22-May 30. 601 Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Actor’s Theatre Kevin Starr. An exhibit of paintings. April 14-23. 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Carter Seibels. Charleston glass artist and jewelry designer will display Divali Glass Jewelry. April 14-May 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Bank of America Gallery Decades 1940-1990. Art from the Bank of America Collection. April 14-July 9. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.
Bank of America Plaza Within Our Walls. A group exhibition of contemporary artwork. April 14-Nov. 1. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
Center of the Earth Gallery Duy Huynh. An exhibit of new paintings. April 14-24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Amy Steinberg. An exhibit of paintings. April 14-May 28. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
ElderArt Gallery Introductions. An exhibit of four painters. Through April. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Gallery 620 Middle East Meets Middle America. Montages by Charleston artist Aaron Knight. Through April. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.
The Gallery at Carillon Janos Eneydi. Exhibition: Made in America. Through June 11. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
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.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Excavations: Explorations. A group exhibition of emerging artists. Through April. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
Hayes George Gallery Andrew Lui. An exhibition of paintings. April 15-May 28. 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.
Joie Lassiter Gallery From the South and Beyond. Contemporary Masters Print & Work on Paper Show. April 14-30. Shaun Cassidy. An exhibit titled “Wall Reliefs”. Through April. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Raw Vision. A group exhibition of paintings. Through May. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
Modern Eye Gallery Non-Objective Energies. An exploration of abstract painting styles featuring multiple artists. April 14-30. 1923-A South Blvd. 704-333-3190.
Queen’s Gallery & Art Center Verge. A group exhibition. Through April. 1212 The Plaza. 704-372-2993.
Redsky Gallery It’s an Animals Life. A group exhibit of glass and wire. April 14-30. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
T’Afo Studio Gallery T’Afo Feimster. An exhibition of old and new works. Through April. 3103 Cullman Ave. 704-509-5777.
This article appears in Apr 20-26, 2005.
