Arts Agenda 

In light of recent events, focus has been shifted to the strength of American society, American unity as a people, and American resolve as a collective of communities. Ironically enough, the newest exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh addresses just that, a look into what makes communities work, what ties them together, what makes them unique cohesive entities.

The show will feature a look into local life in 12 different regions and will highlight the works of nationally renowned photographers as they use their talents to highlight the character of each place and the challenges they face. The exhibit combines the sheer power captured in each image with first-person narratives which will be heard by each viewer on audio handsets -- to illustrate how local heroes are helping to reshape the American landscape. The communities featured include several in Western North Carolina, the Eau Claire-North Columbia area of South Carolina, a volunteer police unit in Florida, a fishing community in Alaska, an alternative federal credit union in New York, and a housing/community movement in Texas. The exhibit features more than 150 photographs by Dawoud Bey, Bill Burke, Lucy Capehart, Lynn Davis, Terry Evans, Debbie Fleming Caffrey, Lauren Greenfield, Joan Liftin, Reagan Louie, Danny Lyon, Sylvia Plachy and Eli Reed. The exhibit is narrated by Ray Suarez, senior correspondent for The News Hour With Jim Lehrer on PBS.

Indivisible: Stories of American Community runs at the NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, from October 21-January 6 2002. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-5pm, 9am-9pm on Friday, and 11am-6pm on Sunday. The museum is closed Monday. For more information, call 919-839-6262 or visit online at www.ncartmuseum.org or www.indivisible.org.

ARTS/RELATED

AFRO-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER 401 N. Myers St. Ongoing through December 9: HBCU Football: North Carolina Legacies. Returning for an indefinite run: Juke Joint, Willie Little's exhibition of childhood memories. For more information, call 704-374-1565.

APPLEWOOD GALLERY 3920 Park Rd. On display October 5-November 30: the works of Terry Thirlon, mixed media paintings; the works of Toni Corrogan in glass; the works of Sharon Augustyniak in photography and selected works by Mary Kelly and Cama Tadlock. The reception for the artists will be Oct 5 from 6-9pm. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 10am-7pm and Saturday from 10am-5pm. For more information call 704-525-6162.

ART GALLERY UNLIMITED 507 E. 36th St. On exhibit through October 27: Strange World exhibition of paintings by Clark Hawgood. October 5-November 24: For You And Me - cartoons by Kulka. Hrs: Tues-Fri noon-6pm. For more info call 704-618-6568 or 704-347-0067.

BLUE PONY GALLERY 3202-A N. Davidson St. October 5-27: Sent Messages - recent work by Margret Kuehni - Monotypes and encaustic paintings. Gallery crawls are October 5 and 19. Reception for the artist October 5 from 6-9pm. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday from 11am-5pm. For more information contact the gallery at 704-334-9390.

BOUDREAUX'S LOUISIANA KITCHEN GALLERY Corner of E. 36th & N. Davidson Sts. Ongoing exhibit of works by artists from NoDa. Hours: Sun-Thurs, 11:30am-10pm; Fri & Sat, 11:30am-11pm. Call 704-331-9898 or visit www.boudreauxs.com

CAFE BISOUS 1509 Central Ave. Ongoing through October 10 - Politically Correct? - a selection of new, mixed media paintings by Sherry Beatty. For more information call 704-371-7071.

CENTER OF THE EARTH GALLERY 3204 N. Davidson St. October Exhibit: The Great Landscape with the works of Jacob Cooley and Thomas Paquette. The exhibit will run through October 27. Openings first & third Fridays from 6-9:30pm. Hrs: 11am-5pm Tues-Fri, 12noon-5pm Sat & by appt. Details: 704-375-5756 or www.centeroftheearth.com.

CPCC ART GALLERY on the campus of CPCC. October 8-29: Keystone Magazine Award Winners drawings, mixed media, paintings, photography, poetry, prose and sculpture. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 11am-3pm and Friday 11am-1pm. The reception for the artists is October 11 from 4-6pm. For more information call 704-330-2722.

CHARLOTTE ART LEAGUE 1517 Camden Rd. October 4-27: Abstract Expressions - contemporary abstract art by CAL artists. Opening reception will be on October 5 during the Gallery Crawl from 6-9pm. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday 11am-3pm. All events are free and open to the public. Call 704-376-2787 or visit on the web at calart@bellsouth.net.

CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY 3500 Shamrock Dr. Community of Faiths: The Spiritual and Religious Heritage of the Carolinas Piedmont runs through April 2002. Hours: Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm. Admission is $6/adults, $2/children, $4/students & seniors. For directions or other info, call

704-568-1774.

CHEZ ARLAINE BED & BREAKFAST 425 Pecan Ave. October 5-31: Personality - paintings by Mark Durham. Opening for the artist will be October 5 from 6:30-9pm. Meet the artist, enjoy the Gallery Crawl for jazz, art, and refreshments. Regular gallery hours are: Tuesday and Thursday 12-2pm, Wednesday 5-7pm and otherwise by appointment. For more information call 704-643-1211 or visit www.arlaineinc.com.

DAVIDSON COLLEGE GALLERIES Belk Visual Arts Center, corner of Griffith St. & Main St., Davidson. Smith Gallery: On display thru October 10 New Paintings on Paper by Susan Brenner. Van Every Gallery: annual faculty exhibition w/ works by faculty members Herb Jackson, Russ Warren, & Cort Savage. Hours: 10am-6pm, weekdays; noon-4pm on weekends. For more info, call 704-894-2519 or 704-894-2344.

THE EVENING MUSE 3227 N. Davidson St. Currently on exhibit: Mixed media pieces by artist in residence Kathryn Hughes-Cooper & new paintings by Duy Huynh. Hours are: Tue-Thurs 4pm-12am, Fri-Sat 4pm-until. For more info call

704-376-3737.

CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY 19818 North Cove Rd., Davidson. Ongoing through October 10: Extinguishing the Last Century a solo exhibition of watercolor paintings by Denise Lisiecki. Upcoming: October 12-November 28 - Moods of the Marsh a solo exhibition of oil paintings by Janet Powers. Hrs: Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-4pm. For more info, call 704-892-5312.

GALLERY AT CARILLON 227 W. Trade Street. Through Oct 5, Vision In Site: Public Art + Landscape, exhibit focuses on team designs by artists, architects and urban planners who have illustrated their concepts for new public art and public spaces. For more information call 704-377-9667.

GALLERY L Main Library, 310 N. Tryon St. On display through November 18: an exhibit of original illustrations by famed children's author and illustrator Kevin Henkes. The exhibit will feature images of his most famous character, Lilly, from Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse - plus other drawings and the bonus of some original pieces from Henke's childhood. For more information call 704-336-2020 or visit online at www.plcmc.org/galleryL.

GALLERY W.D.O 2000 South Blvd, Ste 610, Atherton Mill. On display through November 10: Pipe Dreams - Metal Sculpture and Toys by Christina Shmigel. Opening Reception will be October 5 from 6-9pm during the Gallery Crawl. For more information, 704-333-9123.

GASTON COLLEGE 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas. Morris Library: International and Egyptian artifacts & artwork organized by faculty. Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. For more information, call 704-922-6200.

GASTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY Ongoing through November 3 - A Visual Harvest a juried exhibition of two and three-dimensional work by artists from Gaston and the surrounding areas. For more information call 704-852-6025.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 737 Woodlawn Rd. October 13 there will be a one-man art show featuring the work of Rev. Dr. Vance E. Hunt. The show is sponsored by the tribe of Gad, all proceeds will go toward the twelve tribe program at the church. A $10 donation will be accepted at the door which will cover the show, a catered dinner and live entertainment. For more information call 704-523-5052.

GREEN DOOR GALLERY 608 N. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis. A contemporary art format featuring local, regional, and global artists. Throughout the month of Aug the paintings, pastels and glassware of Joan Carver will be featured. Also on display: paintings by Ken Hillberry, Joan Carver, Norman Belge, Marcel Bourbonniere, sculpture and pottery by Chase Winfield, Kirk Argo, Norma Valaszques, and studio glass design by Kym Cress. Hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat. For more info, call 704-932-0099.

HART-WITZEN GALLERY 611 W. 5th St in Uptown Charlotte. October: Multiple Phantoms - bronze sculptures and pastel drawings by J'aimee Crockett. Also featuring works by 18 regional artists. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. For more information call 704-334-1177.

HIDELL BROOKS GALLERY 1910 South Blvd, Ste 130. Through October 27: the works of Wade Hoefer and Gustavo Acosta. Hours: 10am-6pm Tues. - Fri. and 10am-4pm Saturday, otherwise by appointment. For more info, call 740-334-7302.

HODGES TAYLOR GALLERY 401 N. Tryon St. Through October 27 - Two Solo Exhibitions with the works of Andrea Rosenberg and David Dodge Lewis. Also on exhibit October-November, a solo photography show featuring the works of Carl Bergman. Hrs: 11am-6pm Tues-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat. Details: 704-334-3799.

JOIE LASSITER GALLERY 318 E. 9th St./525 N. Tryon St. Currently on Exhibit: New Paintings by New York artist Lluis Lleo. October 5: Reality in Question - still life show featuring Bruno Civitico, Donna Moylan, and Dennis Drummond. Upcoming: October 26-2-man show featuring NY artists Ran Ortner and Norman Mooney. North Tryon features a group show. Summer hours: Tues.-Fri. noon-5:30pm, Sat. 1-4pm. For more information, call 704-373-1464.

THE LIGHT FACTORY On exhibit through November 3: Detritus - Photographs by Carl Bergman. Also, in the members portfolio gallery the works of Debe Hale from the Glencoe Mill Project. For more information call 704-333-9755 or visit on the web at www.lightfactory.org.

MAD STUDIO 3628 Commonwealth Ave. Open studio featuring work of Charlotte portrait artist Mark Durham. For more information call 704-372-9583 or visit online at www.markdurhamstudio.com.

JERALD MELBERG GALLERY 3900 Colony Rd. Ongoing through November 3: Cut, Welded, Bent & Forged - the Metal Sculptures of Albert Paley. Gallery Hours are Mon-Sat from 10am-6pm. For more information contact the gallery at 704-365-3000 or visit on the web at www.jeraldmelberg.com.

MICROCOSM GALLERY/COSMOS CAFE 300 N. College St. Through October 27: Flower World acrylics by Daniel Sztyber. For more information 704-618-6568.

MINT MUSEUM OF ART 2730 Randolph Rd. Ongoing through December 30: The Sport of Life and Death: The Mesoamerican Ballgame. Through April 14, 100th Anniversary Salute to Ansel Adams, Part II Through November 18 Saltglaze from the Rhineland to Randolph County. Ongoing: The Delhom Collection of European Ceramics and The Robicsek Collection of Pre-Columbian Art. Museum Hrs: Tues, 10am-10pm; Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm. Admission: $6/adults; $4/seniors & students; free/children under 12 & Mint members. Free for everyone on Tues from 5-10pm. Call 704-337-2000 or the Info Line 704-333-MINT.

MINT MUSEUM OF CRAFT + DESIGN 220 N. Tryon St. Through October 7: Design @ Work: The Process Behind Products an exhibit illustrating the creative process of the designer, featuring the works of 4 Charlotte design firms. Through December: Boom! 2000: The Best of NC Graphic Design a juried exhibit from the N.C. chapters of the American Institute of Graphic Design. Ongoing: Currents in Craft and Tradition and Change: 19th & 20th Century Craft from the Mint Collection. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm, Sunday from 12-5pm. Admission: $6/adults, $4/seniors & students. Museum members and kids 12 & under are free. Call 704-337-2000 or the info line 704-333-MINT (6468).

NOEL GALLERY 401 N. Tryon St. On exhibit through October 30: Return to the Rainforest - the works of Venezuelan artist Fernando Porras. For more information and gallery hours call 704-343-0050.

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. Raleigh. On display October 21-January 6: Indivisible - Stories of an American Community a photography exhibition presenting the results of a documentary studying the state of community in today's United States. Museum hours are 9am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday, 9am-9pm on Friday, and 11am-6pm on Sunday. They are closed on Monday. For more information call 919-839-6262 or visit online at www.ncartmuseum.org.

DIANE OVERCASH STUDIO 113 W. 1st St. Kannapolis. When the Sun Shines...it Shines on us All - portraits & a chronicle of the rich cultural diversity of the area as done by Diane Overcash. For more information call 704-933-7917.

PENTES ARTWORKS GALLERY 1346 Hill Rd. Ongoing through October 19: Friends of the Artist featuring the works of 15 Southern Artists in mixed media, oil, print, photography, dimensional art, jewelry, sculpture, watercolor, ceramics, and acrylics. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 12-5pm, and by appointment. Admission is free. For more information call 704-556-9897 or visit on the web at www.pentesartworks.com.

POMEGRANATE GALLERY 908 E. 35th St. October 5 - Squash Casserole, Sweet Potato Pie a documentary video about the Barclay Cafeteria by Beth Brown Al-Rawi. Opening reception will be October 5 from 6-10pm. Open first and third Fridays from 6-9pm. For more information call 704-442-9013.

POPE'S GALLERY 8016-900 Providence Rd. October: still lifes and landscapes by Eloise Pope. 1035 Providence Rd. October: oil paintings by Hale Trotter. Gallery hours are 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday at the Arboretum location and 10am-5:30pm Monday-Saturday at the Myers Park location. For more information call 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.

QUEENS COLLEGE - WATKINS GALLERY Five Women for Women an exhibition of fine art to benefit the American Cancer Society. The show will run October 19 from 6-9pm for a wine & cheese reception, and on October 20 from 10am-5pm. For more information call 704-366-1525.

QUEEN'S GALLERY & ART CENTER 1212 The Plaza. On display October 19-November 28: a showing of oil portraits, still lifes and drawings by Charles Gilbert. The opening reception is October 19 from 6-9pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday from 10am-6pm and Saturday from 10am-2pm. For more information call 704-372-2993.

J. RICHARDS GALLERY 6800-A Phillips Place Court. October 11: Jean-Pierre Dubord will appear in person for one night only, from 6-9pm. For more information call 704-554-1881

SHAIN FINE ART 601 Providence Rd. Ongoing through October 12: Entanglements works by Bonnie Brown Fergus. October 19-27: Fall Open House featuring works by Michael J. Lynch, Robert L. Marshall, and Kim Schuessler. For more information call 704-334-7744 or visit online at www.shainart.com.

SIMHON-SCHELL GALLERY 360 N. Caswell Rd. Rotating exhibit of XIXth and XXth Century paintings, prints and sculpture; Furniture and decorations of the Arts and Crafts period; tribal rugs and textiles, etc. Hours: 10am-5pm. For more information call 704-377-2520.

SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY 5801 Rea Rd. The Piedmont Fiber Guild will display a variety of fiber crafts created by their members, such as clothing and jewelry. The exhibit will run through October 10. For more information call 704-341-1176.

SOUTHEASTERN CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston Salem. October 20-January 13: Half Past Autumn - the Art of Gordon Parks. Permanent exhibitions: Dupes by James Carl and Pumpkins by John Ruppert. For more information call 336-725-1904 or visit on the web at www.secca.org.

SPRATT BURROUGHS GALLERY 19 N. Congress St., York SC. On display through November 24: An Evolution of Color, Shape & Texture featuring the works of Lynda Lea Bonkemeyer and Thomas Thielemann. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm and otherwise by appointment. For more information call 803-628-2600.

TRYON CENTER FOR VISUAL ART 721 N. Tryon St. October 5-December 30: Crafting Identity - Studio Craft and Contemporary Art. For more information call 704-332-5535 or visit online at www.tryoncenter.org.

UNC CHARLOTTE GALLERIES Rowe Arts/Cone Center, 9201 University Blvd. October 4-November 2: The Artist and the Baseball Card. Reception and Lecture will be October 11 from 5-7pm. October 5-November 2: Rod MacKillop Paintings. Reception is October 5 from 5-7pm. For more info call 714-687-3315.

WATERWORKS VISUAL ARTS CENTER One Water St. Salisbury. Ongoing through November 25: Elemental the works of Robert Lyon, Richard Siegel, Charles Tefft, and Lisa Young. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 10am-4pm on Saturday, and 1-4pm on Sunday. For more information call 704-636-1882 or visit on the web at www.waterworks.org.

WINTHROP UNIVERSITY GALLERIES Rock Hill. Through October 28: Portraits & Personnages: Selected Works from the Collection de l'Art Brut's Nueve Invention. Also, Let Go-OF the Work: Language and Photography by Chris Sullivan. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-4:30pm. For more information call the gallery at 803-323-2493.

YORK COUNTY MUSEUM 4621 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC. Through February 10: Recover, Re-Imagine, Re-Adapt: Creative Recycling from Africa. For more details and directions call 803-329-2121.

MUSIC

CAROLINA PRO MUSICA will present The Medieval Muse featuring the Red Book of Montserrat, music of Hildegard of Bingen and the Pilgrimages. The concert of medieval music for voices and instruments will be held October 20 at 8:15pm at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students and seniors. For more information call 704-334-3468 or visit on the web at www.carolinapromusica.org.

CAROLINA VOICES will present a concert on October 20 at 7pm with Charlotte Contemporary Ensemble & Impromptu at Dilworth United Methodist Church, 605 East Blvd. Tickets are $10. For more information call 704-374-1564 or visit www.carolinavoices.org.

CHARLOTTE CIVIC ORCHESTRA will present An American Salute at First United Methodist Church on October 14 at 3pm. The performance will feature the works of Aaron Copland, Roy Harris, and Charles Ives. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, and $17 for families. For more information call 704-344-0098 or visit online at www.charlottereporchestra.org.

CHARLOTTE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA will present Evening of the Stars featuring Ayako Yoshida on violin on October 13 at 8pm at Calvary Church. Tickets are $20. For more information call 704-846-2788 or 704-341-5425.

CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY presents the Perick/Hampson Fall Gala October 6 at 8:30pm. The performance will be held in the Belk Theater of the Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $40-$75. For more information call 704-972-2000 or visit online at www.charlottesymphony.org.

ENSEMBLE VITA NOVA will perform October 15 at 8pm at Belmont Abbey. The program will feature works by composers of the 17th & 18th century including Corelli, Bach and Castello performed on recorders, baroque cello, violone and viola de gamba with harpsichord. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call 704-334-3468.

THE QUINTESSENTIAL NOTE at the Vault, every Tuesday evening from 8pm-midnight, featuring open-mic Poetics of the NCog poets, live music, and special guest artists. Every first and third Tuesday includes a headlining band and feature performance artist -- every second and fourth Tuesday is the all-open-mic poetry review. Cover $10 first and third Tuesdays, $7 second and fourth Tuesdays. For more info, call 704-347-4924.

RED PRIEST will perform October 20 at Barnes Recital Hall on the campus of Winthrop University. The show is scheduled to start at 8pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $5 for students under 18. For more information call 803-328-2787.

SYMPHONY ON THE SQUARE October 3, noon, at the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets. This is the centerpiece of Symphony week. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information call 704-972-2000 or visit online at www.charlottesymphony.org.

THEATER & DANCE

DRIFT will be performed by Barebones Theatre Group at the Attic Theatre October 4-6 at 8pm and October 7 at 2pm. Tickets to the performance are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For more information call 704-577-7274 or visit on the web at www.barebones.org.

EXTREME IMPROV held at The Perch, 1500 Central Ave, 2nd floor. Every Sunday at 7pm, featuring the Desperate for Attention Players. Admission is $8. For more information call 1-866-IMPROV1 or email at blackchair22@hotmail.com.

MACBETH presented October 3 and October 6 at 8pm by Moving Poets. All performances will be held at the Booth Playhouse in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $17.50-$22.50. For more information call 704-372-1000 or

704-527-MOVE.

THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT will be presented October 4-6 and 18-20 at 8pm in Johnson Theatre at Winthrop University in Rock Hill SC. Tickets are $3 for students and $7 for general admission. For more information call 803-323-2287.

PERCH THEATRE Cheerfully offending Charlotte since 1994. Located at, 1500 Central Ave. 2nd Floor. Showtimes are 9pm and 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights. There is also a Late Show on Saturdays at 1am. Performances are rated R for verbal content. Admission is $10 at the door, $8 with student I.D. For more information call 704-372-7724 or visit online at www.theperch.com.

PSYCHOTIC POOCH 3143 Cullman Ave. Live sketch comedy and improv every Friday and Saturday at 11pm. Comedy is rated NC-17 for situations and content. Admission is $8. Call 704-375-2826 for reservations, directions or more information - or email at psychoticpooch@yahoo.com.

PUMP BOYS & DINETTES October 4-6, 10-13, and 17-20 at 7:30pm and October 7 and 14 at 2:30pm. Presented by the Piedmont Players Theatre at Meroney Theatre, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. For information call 704-633-5471 or visit www.piedmontplayers.com or www.meroneytheater.com.

SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR presented by Old Courthouse Theatre in Concord, October 4-6 and 11-13 at 8pm and October 7 at 2:30pm. Tickets to the performance are $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Call 704-788-2405.

STREET SONG an adaptation of selections from the collected poems of Langston Hughes will be presented October 3-6 at 8pm and October 7 at 2pm in Rowe Theatre on the campus of UNC-Charlotte. Tickets are $8 for the general public. For more information call 704-687-2482.

TAKE MY WIFE, PLEASE! presented by the Rock Hill Community Theatre October 6, 12-13 at 8pm and October 7 and 14 at 3pm. The theatre is located at 236 W. Main St., Rock Hill SC Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students and senior citizens. For information or to make reservations call 803-324-2578.

THUMBS presented by Actor's Theatre of Charlotte October 3-21 at Spirit Square. Showtimes are Wednesday-Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday-Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday October 21 at 2pm. Tickets range from $14-$18 except on opening night when all tickets are $9 and on October 9 which is pay what you can night. For more information call 704-372-1000 or visit online at www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.