Arts Agenda 

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The Who's Tommy Winner of five Tony Awards, the Who's Tommy rocks the house. Brodway's Hit Rock Musical features Pete Townshend's classic score. Parental Guidance Recommended. Feb. 8, 8:15 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; Feb. 10, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $18-$50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Theater: Ongoing

The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) By Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor. The zany show combines schtick, wordplay, physical humour, sight gags and audience participation. Wed., Thur., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Feb. 3, 2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. Tickets range from $14-$18. Opening night (Jan 16) all seats $9; Jan 22 is pay what you can night. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Inherit The Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. A classic dramatic play. Rated PG (no objectionable language). Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday - $9 for everyone, $14 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

The Misanthrope The Charlotte Repertory Theatre presents a contemporary version of the French classic. Wed., Thur., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. Ticket prices range from $19-$26.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

The Music Man Classic all-American salute to music, romance and fast talking flim flam. Fri., Sat., 8:15 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 2 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 27. $20-$58. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Romeo & Juliet Two star crossed lovers, two feuding families, a masquerade ball, a sleeping potion...a timeless classic. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 10. Tickets range from $15-$20. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Visual Arts: Openings

Afro-American Cultural Center High Cotton/Twenty Third Psalms Exhibit. Artists' Schroeder Cherry and Alec Simpson use a variety of technizues to explore the inner self in this exhibition. "High Cotton" is the metaphor used to describe the elements and experiences African-Americans had to endure to succeed in life. "Twenty-Third Psalms" is a reflection of the Lord's Prayer used to express African-American creativity and spiritual growth. Tue.-Sun. Continues through May 5. Leather as Art Exhibit. Artists, Terrance Hill and Marvin Sin mastered this unique technique of pulling and stretching leather to create powerful images that are not only pleasing to the eye, but also sensitive to the touch. Tue.-Sun. Continues through May 5. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Hart-Witzen Gallery Days/Daze of Displacement. Featuring new works by Duy Huynh, Jason Basden, and 13 regional artists. Opening reception is Friday February 1, 6pm-12am and Saturday February 2 from 8pm-12am. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 28. 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.

Hodges Taylor Gallery Other Realities. featuring the surreal and haunting works of Jerry Uelsmann. The reception for the artist will be February 1 from 6-8pm. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March 30. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Joie Lassiter Gallery The Love Show. featuring artists Crista Cammaroto and Peggy Rivers. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 28. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Meet Miss Addie. a one-woman show honoring NC self-taught artist Addie James. Wine & Cheese opening February 2 from 1-4pm. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 28. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.

Microcosm Gallery Oils and Pastels. featuring Piotr Lucjan and Beata Futro. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 28. 300 N. College St. #101.

Pope's Gallery Betty Mitchell. Lovely photo-realistic floral still lifes painted in oil. Also exhibiting many works by local and regional artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 28. 704-541-3199. Seymour Simmons. exhibiting charming watercolor paintings of the French countryside. Also featuring original works by other local and regional artists in a variety of mediums. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 28. 704-342-1774.

Tryon Center for Visual Art Artist-In-Residence Beginning-of-Session Open House. Meet Winter Session artist and view their works in open studio's. Artists include; Sherry Beatty, Vaclav Fiala, Maja Godlewska, Bernie Lubell, Mark Maio, Kate Rich, Shaun Cassidy, Peggy Rivers, Catherine Cross Uehara, Don Cheek, Belinda Goodwin, Corine Gusman, Jennifer Kincaid, and Terry Shipley. Fri., Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m. 345 N. College St. 704-332-5535.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Applewood Gallery Selected Works by Regional Artists - at the Applewood Gallery. Featured artists: Mary Kelly (pastel works), Sheridan Strickland (pottery), and Cama Tadlock (acrylic & mixed media works). 3920 Park Rd. 704-525-6162.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Student Winter Projects. Will feature student work from all four programs - Interior Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, and Multimedia and Web Design. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 15. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.