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Arts Agenda
CL's guide to dance, theater, comedy, spoken word, classical music and visual arts . * Indicates critics' picks.
By Molly H. McKinneyPage 2 of 4
Spoken Word
23 Studio/Pat's Tavern Open Mic Spoken Word Poetry Night. a chance for all local poets, drummers and entertainers to come showcase their talent. After each poetry session you can stay and listen to DJ Live and an up and coming musical act to follow. There will also be local incense, oil, art and jewelry vendors at the event. Thursdays. $5 before 10:30pm, $10 thereafter. 3209 N. Davidson St. 704-370-6107.
Crystal on the Plaza Reggae Club Wisdom Wednesdays. at Crystal on the Plaza Reggae Club, 3018 The Plaza Rd. Open Mic, Spoken Word, Poetry and other conscious thoughts and expressions. Word, Sound & Power...Roots, Culture & Knowledge. Hosted by Aquiyla and Nina, MC by Filmore, Musical Innervissions by DJ DR and DJ Justice. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 3018 The Plaza. 704-376-3799.
Theater: Openings
The Shadow Box winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for best play of the season. All proceeds will go to support the Catawba Care Coalition, a non-profit organization which provides support and services to patients and families living with HIV/AIDS. Aug. 9, 8 p.m.; Aug. 10, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Aug. 11, 3 p.m. $10. Children's Theatre of Charlotte. 704-578-6213.
Shirley Valentine Broadway comedy tour-de-force - at Spirit Square's Duke Power Theatre. Starring Charlotte's own Rebecca Koon. Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 16, 8 p.m.; Aug. 17, 8 p.m.; Aug. 18, 2 p.m.; Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 23, 8 p.m.; Aug. 24, 8 p.m.; Aug. 25, 2 p.m.; Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 30, 8 p.m.; Aug. 31, 8 p.m. $18-$25. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Theater: Ongoing
*Crimes of the Heart presented by The Davidson Commmunity Players in Hodson Hall on the campus of Davidson College. Aug. 8, 8 p.m.; Aug. 9, 8 p.m.; Aug. 10, 8 p.m. $15/adults, $13/seniors and students. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2340.
*The Maids/An Experiment for Theatre: August Stringberg's Miss Julie presented by The Farm Theatre. For more information visit online at www.thefarmtheatre.com. Aug. 8, 8 p.m.; Aug. 9, 8 p.m.; Aug. 10, 8 p.m. Free at Hart-Witzen Gallery.
*A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, will be presented at the Off-Tryon Theatre by The Actor's Gym Theater Company. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Aug. 8, 8 p.m.; Aug. 9, 8 p.m.; Aug. 10, 8 p.m.; Aug. 15, 8 p.m.; Aug. 16, 8 p.m.; Aug. 17, 8 p.m. $10. At 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
*Not Now, Darling by Ray Cooney and John Chapman, presented at The Meroney Theatre in Salisbury. Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. $9/Wednesday, $12/seniors and students, $14/adults. Piedmont Players Theatre, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.
*Smoke on the Mountain a summer musical presented by Old Courthouse Theatre. Aug. 8, 8 p.m.; Aug. 9, 8 p.m.; Aug. 10, 8 p.m.; Aug. 11, 2:30 p.m. $12/adults, $8/children 12 and under. Old Courthouse Theatre, Inc., P.O. Box 1187, Concord. 704-788-2405.
A Taste of Broadway an ongoing musical theatre revue that will combine fine food with the flavor of Broadway. Sundays, 5-9 p.m. $10 per person for show only. Food costs extra. Swing 1000, 1000 Central Ave. 704-334-4443.
Visual Arts: Openings
Microcosm Gallery Colorful Nature. an exhibition of paintings by Daniel Sztyber. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 9. 300 N. College St. #101. 704-641-4256.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center African Rituals and African-American Celebrations. exhibit illustrates the sacred rituals brought to America from Africa that are now an integral part of African-American cultural celebrations. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Aug. 25. Women of a New Tribe. a photographic study of African-American beauty. The exhibit showcases the many-faceted beauty of a very unique group of women; women who did not meet the widely held eurocentric standards of beauty. The exotic images of these women is captured by photographer, Jerry Taliaferro. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 25. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565 ext. 33.
Applewood Gallery Near Visions. Pastels with an intimate vantage point featuring Judith Cutler. Also, Terry Thirion, Ada Offerdahl and other artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept 26. 3920 Park Rd. 704-525-6162.
Art 1 Gallery 57th Juried Exhibition 2002. presented by Art 1 and the Watercolor Society of NC. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 23. 170 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-854-8800.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Tattoo Baby Doll Project. the works of Sherri Wood. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
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