Arts Agenda 

25th Anniversary Concert Carolina Pro Musica, Charlotte's period instrument ensemble, celebrates 25 years. The program features soprano Rebecca Miller Saunders in the premiere of "Gloria" by George Frederick Handel. Part of Charlotte Shout. Sat., Sept. 21, 8:15 p.m. $12 regular admission and $6 for students and senior citizens. St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St. 704-334-3468.

Charlotte Symphony Season Debut Music Director Christof Perick and musicians of the Charlotte Symphony take center stage on opening night in the Belk Theater. California composer Donald Crockett will unveil Blue Earth, commissioned by the Charlotte Symphony. Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m. $12-60. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Concert on the Green The last show of the 2002 series will feature the Davidson College Music Ensemble, sponsored by Davidson College and the town of Davidson. Visit www.concertson thegreen.com. for more information. Sun., Sept. 22, 6-8 p.m. The shows are free and open to all. Davidson Town Green. 704-892-4440.

First Tuesday Concert Series These free chamber music concerts are presented in a sanctuary setting on the first Tuesday of each month from September through May. Upcoming: String Quartet, Opus 59, #1 Rasumovsky by Ludwig van Beethoven. Tue., Oct. 1, 12:10 p.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-335-0009.

Polish Sister City's Tribute to Sept. 11 The Wroclaw University Oratorio Gaudium will travel to Charlotte and perform a tribute in combination with the Charlotte Civic Orchestra and the Oratorio Chamber Singers of Charlotte. Tickets are available at the door. Sun., Sept. 22, 3 p.m. $8 adults, $6 students/seniors, $17 families (up to 2 adults and any number of children). First Methodist Church, 501 North Tryon St. 704-333-3399.

Wroclaw University Choir Gaudium A choral evening with the 50-voice choir from Charlotte's Polish Sister City will take place at Belmont Abbey Basilica as part of the 2002-03 Guest Artist Series of Belmont Abbey College. Mon., Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-334-3468.

Comedy

Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Completely improvised comedy shows ...based on your suggestions. Similar to "Whose Line Is IT Anyway?" See our website at www.extremeimprov.com for details/reservations. Saturdays at 7pm. 1958 E. 7th St. 1-866-467-7681.

Comedy Zone Mike W. Armstrong with Kurt Green and Mary Asher. Mike Armstrong is the winner of the Midwestern Laugh-Off, After Hours Show and Showtime TV's Funniest Man in Ohio Contest. Sept. 12-14. Danny Bevins with Julie Scoggins and Justin Gray. Bevins was a feature performer at the 2002 Murphys Cat Laughs Comedy Festival in Ireland. Sept. 18-21. Mike Veneman with Mo Lexander and D. Cameron. Wednesday night is College Night and Service Industry Night: Get free admission and get in free to Have a Nice Day Cafe after the 8pm show with your Comedy Zone ticket. Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. Sept. 25-28. Celebrity Performance- Tommy Chong. Tommy Chong, star of That 70's Show and of Cheech and Chong fame, is coming to the Comedy Zone with opening act Shelby Chong. Sept. 27, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. $20 per ticket. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College Family Vaudeville Extravaganza. hosted by Charlotte's Fettucini Brothers. This evening of comedy and variety acts is part of Charlotte Shout. Tickets available at the door. A free fire juggling exhibition in the Alvarez Union amphitheatre will follow the show. Sat., Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. General admission $5, $3 for children ages 3-12, free for children under 3. Davidson. 704-892-1296.

*The Perch Theatre Perch Comedy. Cheerfully offending Charlotte since 1994. Located at 1500 Central Ave., 2nd floor. Showtimes are 9pm, 11pm, and 1am on Friday and Saturday nights. The 9pm show is non-smoking. Performances are rated R for verbal content. www.theperch.com. Upcoming: September 20-21, Show 270. Fri., Sat. $10/$8 for students with I.D. 1500 B. Central Ave. 704-372-7724.

Psychotic Pooch Live Sketch Comedy and Improv. Comedy rated NC-17 for situations and content. Large group rates available. Call for reservations, directions or more info. DJ after-party every Saturday. Fri., Sat., 11 p.m. 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Dance

Dance Break North Carolina Dance Theatre 2 will give free lunchtime performances in the Duke Power Theatre. Dance Break gives viewers a chance to experience quality dance up close in a casual atmosphere. Box lunches from Something Classic will be available. Sept. 16-18, 12:15-12:45 p.m. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Fall Trilogy The NC Dance Theatre begins their season with this program, featuring the World Premiere of Mark Godden's Constructing Juliet, inspired by Shakespeare's play and Tchaikovsky's music. Belk Theater. Sept. 19-21, 8 p.m. $10-55. Student Rush: $10 tickets available one hour prior to performance with the presentation of a valid student ID card. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Four Temperaments NC Dance Theatre will perform Balanchine's Four Temperaments for students in the Belk Theater. Participating schools will receive a complimentary Fall Trilogy Study Guide to prepare students to view the performance. Fri., Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Hansel and Gretel The Charlotte Youth Ballet presents this classic fairytale at the Matthews Community Center Theater. Call the Charlotte Youth Ballet for tickets. Sept. 26 & 27 are seniors/school performances and Sept. 28 is for the general public. Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.; Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.; Sept. 28, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. $12 adults, $6 children. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews. 704-366-5133.

Museums

Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite & American Freedom Bell Declaration of Independence Road Trip. The national tour of this original "Dunlap broadside" copy of the Declaration, which was purchased at auction by Norman Lear with the goal of bringing the "People's Document" directly to the American people, is sponsored by Home Depot. Sept. 26-Oct. 6. Highways & Byways of Our State. a photographic road trip of eclectic NC sites and scenes, all viewed from the state's Highways and Byways, using archival images from Our State: North Carolina magazine. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 12. Lost North Carolina: An Architectural Heritage Exhibition. Peer into North Carolina's past, as inspiring architecture that no longer stands is revealed through photographic prints and drawings. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 30. Soldier's Stories: War in the First Person. Multimedia exhibit in the Millennium Gallery tells the personal stories of war as shared through the written and recorded war-time correspondence of soldiers from the region. A Charlotte Shout event. Sept. 28-30. Regular Museum admission. 3500 Shamrock Dr., Between Eastway and Sharon Amity. 704-568-1774.

*Levine Museum of the New South Carolina Victorian - Rediscovering the New South's First Architecture. Celebrating the richness of this era which extended from the exterior to the interior, Carolina Victorian treats visitors to photographs of NC Victorian Landmarks, furnished Victorian rooms, scenes of Charlotte from 1905 versus today, and a dollhouse that replicates the tiniest details of a Victorian home. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 6. Fourth Ward Evening Stroll. Discover this historically integrated neighborhood in uptown Charlotte and its Victorian gems with the museum staff. One-hour tour starts at the Museum at 5:20pm. Reservations required. Sept. 20; Sept. 27. $3 for members, $5 for public. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

*Mint Museum of Art Celebrating the Legacy of Romare Bearden. a two part juried exhibition inspired by Bearden's collages, subjects, style, or Carolina roots. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 27. Cycles of Life in African Art: Fantasy Coffins from Ghana. works arranged according to the themes of: Everyday Life, Power and Prestige, and Birth and Death. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 22. Everyman's Gold. English lustreware from the Collection of John Elsley. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 1. Family Tours, Celebrating the Legacy. These drop-in guided tours focus on the artwork of African American artists featured in the special exhibitions and permanent collections of the Mint. Open to all ages. For groups of 15 or more, please call for reservations. 2pm. Tue., Sat. Continues through Sept. 29. A Mint Premiere of a Bearden Choreopoem. An original choreopoem tracing the personal journey and artistic development of Romare Bearden, by Charlotte playwright Ruth E. Sloane. A choreopoem is a series of poems thematically grouped to tell a story through words, movement and music. Additional performances will be held at different locations on Sept. 28 and Oct. 11. Call for more information. Sat., Sept. 21, 8 p.m. Narratives of African American Art and Identity. The David C. Driskell Collection. Artists include Edward Bannister, Henry O. Tanner, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, William Johnson, Romare Bearden and Sam Gilliam. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 27. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design Coming of Age. traces the evolution of the museum's collection (1937 to the present), illustrating the work of some of the 20th and 21st century's craftspeople and designers. Tue.-Sun. Continues through April 6. Currents In Craft. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. Point of View: Public and Private Collecting Part I. Point of View demonstrates how materials, techniques and themes guide collectors on their quest to shape meaningful collections. Sept. 21-Feb. 23. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

North Carolina Museum of History Flashback to the 60's. a collection of memorabilia that significantly defines a period of profound social and cultural change in America. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 28. 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-715-0200.

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.

Club Myxx Organik Funk. Hip-Hop, Spoken Word open mic. Sundays, 9 p.m. $5. 3110 S. Tryon St. 704-623-0058.

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.

Visulite Theatre WordPhoria. An evening hosted by Joe Curry, performance artist and dancer debuting some new and raw talent from the streets of NC and SC. Log onto www.WordPhoria.com for more information. Wed., Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $5 unless you are reading. 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9250.

Theater: OpeningsThe Commedia Puss in Boots A classic fairy tale performed by the Tarradiddle Players. For ages 5 and up. Appearance by the Charlotte Symphony Ensemble at the 4pm performances on Sept. 22 & 29. Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 21, 1 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.; Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 28, 3 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Center $10, Side $8. Children's Theatre of Charlotte.

The Fantasticks CPCC Theatre kicks off its 2002-03 season with a return of the first musical ever presented on the Pease Auditorium stage in 1969. The Fantasticks is that kind of nostalgic piece that takes everyone back to that giddy moment of first love. Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Oct. 4, 8 p.m.; Oct. 5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 6, 2:30 p.m. $12, individual tickets. $44 season tickets. Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6835.

Love Letters This is a 2-person play, approximately 1 hour in length. Please call to reserve tickets. Sept. 20, 7 p.m.; Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Lake Norman School of the Arts, Talbert Point Business Park, Mooresville. 704-662-9107.

The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers, $12 adult $8 children under 12. Sept. 19, 8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 8 p.m.; Sept. 23, 8 p.m.; Sept. 24, 8 p.m.; Sept. 25, 8 p.m.; Sept. 26, 8 p.m.; Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Old Courthouse Theatre, Inc., P.O. Box 1187, Concord. 704-788-2405.

The Secret Garden a major Broadway hit musical directed by Leslie Hodnett and Susan Lisle, $12 adult $10 students and seniors. Sept. 26-Oct. 6, | 7 p.m.; Sept. 27, 7 p.m.; Sept. 28, 7 p.m.; Sept. 29, 7 p.m.; Oct. 3, 7 p.m.; Oct. 4, 7 p.m.; Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., P.O. Box 302, Gastonia. 704-865-0160.

Snapshot This dramatic anthology of the American Experience premiered this spring at the Humana Play Festival at Actor's Theatre, Louisville, KY. This performance will be held in the Warehouse Theatre. Sept. 26, 8 p.m.; Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Oct. 3, 8 p.m.; Oct. 4, 8 p.m.; Oct. 5, 8 p.m. $15. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-455-8542.

Tiny Ninja Theater presents Macbeth, as part of the Charlotte Shout Festival. Shakespeare's classic tale will be performed by inch-high plastic ninjas and assorted dime-store figures. Seating to shows is limited to 25 people per performance. For more information visit www.tinyninjatheater.com. Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Sept. 21, 2 p.m.,5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Sept. 22, 12 p.m.,3 p.m. & 6 p.m.; Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Sept. 28, 2 p.m.,5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Sept. 29, 12 p.m.,3 p.m. & 6 p.m. $15. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Theater: Ongoing

* Bent This play by Martin Sherman was the first piece of dramatic literature to address the issues of the treatment of homosexuals in Nazi Germany and their persecution in the Holocaust. Directed by John Hartness and featuring Artistic Director Glenn Griffin. Sept. 19-21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 26-28, 8 p.m. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Coffee of the Gods and Changeover Interview Two brand-new short one-act plays by Stan Peal, will premiere at Off-Tryon's NoDa New Play Festival. Coffee of the Gods, a satire about the robust and flavorful deity, and Changeover Interview, a drama about two mysterious women. The shows will be performed together on the festival's Short Play Slam nights. Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $10, individual show. $15, a pass for all festival performances. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

*First Ever NoDa New Play Fest and Short Play Slam Join OTTC as we present staged readings of new plays by Charlotte playwrights. There will be staged readings of new works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Short Play Slam will be presented Monday nights, where playwrights gather, a la poetry slams, to present as many fresh short plays as can fit into an evening. Sept. 18; Sept. 23-25. Individual events are $10, or purchase a PlayPass for $15 that grants admission to all readings and Slams. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826. Visit www.offtryon .org for more information.

*The Glass Menagerie Charlotte Repertory Theatre will open its 26th season with one of the great American plays of the 20th century. All performances will be in Booth Playhouse. Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $24-$31.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

*Macbeth Shakespeare's timeless tale of greed, lust, and betrayal. Directed by the Carolina Shakespeare Company's Chris Oneill. Performed in the Warehouse Theatre, located inside the gallery. Sept. 19, 8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m. $15. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.

*Show Boat Spanning the years 1880 to 1927, Show Boat concerns the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations. Sept. 19, 8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 8 p.m.; Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2:30 p.m. $15-$20. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

*Tales of Sex and Horror From the Bible Stan Peal has created a new, controversial work for adults only! A multi-genre look at some of the Old Testament's most disturbing, erotic, and horrific stories, ones we most likely didn't learn about in Sunday School. This play is part of the Off-Tryon NoDa New Play Festival. Sept. 18, 9 p.m.; Sept. 24, 9 p.m.; Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $10 for individual show. $15 for admission to all festival performances. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

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

Cibi Himalayan and Everest Photography. Photography by Jeff Botz, ASC 2001 Regional Artist Grant Recipient. A reception with wine, photography and friends. Upstairs from 5:30pm. Wed., Sept. 25. 1601 E. 7th St. 704-344-0844.

Foust Studio Fall Installation. New work by Charlotte Foust. Wednesday through Friday or by appointment. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Nov. 1. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.

Gateway Village Southeast Origami Festival. Thirty locations throughout the city will house exhibits that collectively demonstrate the influence origami has made over recent decades. Over half of the exhibits are gathered in the center-city area in the form of a tour that may be experienced by walking or riding the free center city trolley buses. For more information, visit http://southeastorigami.home.mindspring.com. Sept. 27-29. 1-Day Pass $35, 15 and under $20. 3-Day Pass $85, 15 and under $55. West Trade Street. 704-375-3692.

Tonic Electronox. A celebration of the fall equinox. A multimedia art/music event Featuring NYC DJ Ulysses, and Charlotte DJs Aurora and Oliver Long. James Thompson and Die Elektro-Kartell will be performing original electronic music created for this event. The multimedia pieces are curated by artist, Anida Gurlit. Fri., Sept. 20, 10 p.m. 1427 E. 4th St. 704-347-2582.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center Eros Negras: Encountering the Black Female Body. and exhibition that explores the sexuality, sensuality and eroticism of black women from a socio-political perspective in a contemporary world. Sept. 12-Nov. 30. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

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 The 5th Annual "I Am Woman" Exhibition and Competition. is the exploration and provocative interpretation of women and womanhood as expressed by participating artists from New York to Florida. I Am Woman is an open show rather than a juried show. Works by both male and female artists are accepted and must pertain to the I Am Woman theme. Sept. 13-Oct. 25. 170 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-854-8800.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Ila Prouty's Interaction. exhibit includes three-dimensional cast glass and two-dimensional monoprints. The opening reception is Sept. 12, 5:30-7pm. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Sept. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Artists' Atelier Carolina Open Studios. by appointment. Ongoing exhibits feature paintings and mixed media by popular North Carolina Artists: Peggy Hutson Weston, Fay M. Miller, Carol Mueller, Betty G. Robinson; Photography by Waldo Miller; and sculptures by Greg Weston. Studios are open to the public, gallery owners, designers and art connoisseurs. Please call for an appointment. Mon.-Sun. 220 W. 10th St. 704-347-2781.

ArtMakers Gallery and Studios Current Feature. Watercolors, oils and acrylics by Nancy Couick and Kelley Sanford. Tue.-Sat. 515 Fenton Pl. 704-916-0140.

Bank of America Gallery A Century of Landscape Exploration: 1845-1945. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 6. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.

Bank of America Plaza Space, Structure and Vision. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Featuring works by Mary Edith Alexander, Helene Brandt, Gary Byrd, Lluis Lleo, Ran Ortner, Karen Rifas, Thomas Rose, Idamarie Spurr, Mike Wsol. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Nov. 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Beatties Ford Road Library A New Historic West End Vision. See the plans in store for the revitalization of the Historic West End. This new vision, conceptualized by residents and business leaders, will be illustrated with graphics and maps. Sept. 14-Oct. 31. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.

Blue Pony Gallery & Press Illustrations. new acrylic and oil paintings by South Carolina artist, Liisa Salosaari Jasinski. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 12. Fit in the Box. monotypes by Charlotte artist Terri Lynch. Ms. Lynch uses flattened boxes and packages as printmaking plates to create images of human forms as a metaphor for society's rigid prescriptions of beauty. NoDa Gallery Crawls 1st and 3rd Fridays, Sept. 6 and 20, 6-9pm. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 28. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.

Center of the Earth Gallery New Work by Chris Stephens. Stephens uses vibrant colors to portray the landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley. Monday by appointment. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 26. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Charlotte Art League The Last Blooms of Summer- A Flower Show. Featuring art in a variety of media by Charlotte Art League members. Sept. 12-28. Art Talk and Feedback. A gathering of artists and those interested in the arts, led by Joana Wardell. The public is invited to bring a completed to almost completed work of art for review and critique. 11:30am-1:30pm. Second Thursday of every month; Fourth Wednesday of every month. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Charlotte Public Library Celebrating 75 years of Theatre Charlotte. The exhibit features programs, cast photos and other memorabilia from three-quarters of a century of theatrical productions. Carolina Room, third floor. Sept. 15-Jan. 5. Block Party: Original Art from "What Do Animals Do On The Weekend?". An exhibit of original artwork from NFP's first children's book by writer and illustrator, Lauren Faulkenberry. Carnegie Gallery, third floor. Sept. 12-Jan. 5. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Christa Faut Gallery "Water, Earth, Sky". Solo exhibition by Elizabeth Bradford, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Fri., Sat., 10 a.m. Continues through Oct. 9. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

CPCC Art Gallery Artists of Baoding, P.R. China. featuring the works of Tan Baoquan and Wu Zhanliang. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Sept. 27. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6480.

Davidson College 2002 Davidson College Art Faculty Exhibition. New exhibitions by the college's four fine arts professors: Herb Jackson, Cort Savage, Russ Warren and Ray Kleinlein. The works are displayed in the Smith and Van Every galleries. 10-5pm weekdays, 12-4pm weekends. Sept. 12-Oct. 9. Davidson. 704-894-2244.

Diane Overcash Studio New Paintings. original oil and acrylic paintings by Diane Overcash. June's featured guest artist is Mary Karriker. July's featured guest artist is Diane Overcash. Mon.-Sun. 113 West First Street, Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-933-7917.

Elder Art Gallery Art That Inspired Robert Frost. the works of Leon Makielski - American Impressionist. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 26. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Foust Studio Figurehead. New mixed media collages by Charlotte Foust. Landscapes by Tyler Strouth. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 1. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.

Gallery 237 The Paintings of Han Cashion. Sept. 12-Oct. 3. 237 Main St., Pineville. 704-889-2278.

Gallery L Dress Rehearsal: Costumes from the Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Gallery L will come to life with custom designed costumes from Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Sept. 12-Oct. 13. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Gallery W.D.O. September Exhibit. Rick Beck: Cast Glass Sculpture "In the Garden." Valerie Beck: Painted and Blown "Totems." Visit www.gallerywdo.com for more information. Sept. 12-30. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

Gaston College Tom Stanley: Black Mountain Drawings. features works dating from 1994 through 2002. Most were completed during biennial retreats at the site of the former Black Mountain College near Swannanoa, NC. Displayed in the Jean Rauch Gallery. Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, and Friday 9am-2pm. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Oct. 12. 201 Highway 321 S., Dallas. 704-922-6200.

Green Door Gallery Group Show. ongoing exhibition of artwork by local and regional artists, including drawing, painting, pastels, mixed media, monotypes, ceramics, scuplture, photography, wood design, fabric design, stained glass and handmade jewelry. Mon.-Sat. 221 West A St., Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-932-0099.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Tony Hernandez- Cold Country. Hidell Brooks Gallery is pleased to announce their fourth solo exhibition for Tony Hernandez. Sept. 12-Oct. 26. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Hodges Taylor Gallery Virginia Scotchie and Randy Shull. Scotchie and Shull share a love of form, color, and texture in their work, each having found a very personal and unique approach to their materials. A reception will be held Sept. 13 from 6-8pm. Sept. 12-Oct. 26. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Romare Bearden Revisited. The exhibition will feature unique collages, watercolors and prints available for acquisition. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 2. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.

Joie Lassiter Gallery "Passages" by Norman Mooney. Showing a group of works created over a 5 year span by a contemporary Irish artist. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 16. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.

The Light Factory Digital Invitational. photographs by Robert Creamer, Bill Jenkins, Marie R. Kennedy, and Judith McMillan. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 12. 809 W. Hill St. 704-333-9755.

McColl Center for Visual Art One Person Show. for Charlotte artist, Leslie Bivens. According to the artist, carapace will "explore the societal masks that women wear as well as their liberation from these masks." Dickinson Gallery. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 19. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

McColl Center for Visual Art Clayworks Gallery Multiple Artists. features handmade original and functional pottery by McColl Center faculty, affiliate artists and Clayworks members. Mon.-Sun. 301 E. 9th St. 704-332-5535.

McColl Center for Visual Art's Spirit Square Gallery rhythm, spirit, fragment, layer, color Expressions in Clay. Five Clay Affiliate Artists from McColl Center for Visual Art: Don Cheek, Belinda Goodwin, Corine Guseman, Jennifer Kincaid, and Terry Shipley. Mon.-Fri. 11am-6pm; Sat. 11am-5pm; Sun. 1-4pm. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 28. 345 N. College St. 704-332-5535.

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.

Museum of York County An Historical Look at Visual Communication: Illustrators of the 20th Century. Visitors can view over 50 works from past and current members of the Society of Illustrators. Sept. 12-Jan. 5. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

Myersart Gallery Works by Local Artists. featuring functional and decorative works in clay by local artists including Mary Mason, Lambeth Marshall, Carolyn Carroll, John and Jan Myers, Sandra Delonis, Joyce Branch. Phyllis Graham, Patsy McAlpine, Gena Van Dyke, Cindi Powell, Donald L. Foster, Sylvia Coppola, Kim Frazier, Shelly Johnston, Carolyn Burke, Corine Gussman, Alex and Mary Miller, Robert Hasselle, Jennifer Kincaid, Fran Brown, Vanessa Grubbs, Vicki Gill, Linda Dalton, Tom Risser, Andy Smith, Marlynn Fairchild, Tim Peeples, Amy Sanders, Amy Hunt and Karen Kammer. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,11 a.m.-5 p.m. & 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Works by Gena VanDyke and Lambeth Marshall. will debut during the first Friday Gallery Crawl on Sept. 6. Both women create ornate works, but their styles are like night and day. Sept. 12-30. 1510 Camden Road. 704-790-2529.

Noel Gallery David Driskell, the artist. Noel Gallery provides an opportunity to experience another facet of this man with an exhibit of paintings. Sept. 13-Oct. 29. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.

Plantsylvania Garden Art. items of art for the garden and pond by Rose Hawley. Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1515 Camden Road. 704-334-5331.

Pope's Gallery Denise Nelson. Exhibiting photo-realistic oil paintings of regional wildlife and mountain-scapes. Also featuring original works by other local and regional artists in a variety of media. Arboretum gallery. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 30. Sharon Augustyniak. featuring black and white photography of far away places and of local regions as well, including Charlotte. Exhibiting many original works of art by other local and regional artists. Myers Park gallery. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 30. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.

Pottery Central Pottery Central. featuring salt fired dinnerware by Andrew Linton, and new raku fired pottery by Karen Linton. Tue.-Sat. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.

S. Lampke Fine Art and Design Collection of Works. featuring oils and pastels. Also showing oil floorcloths, painted "Cottage" furniture, and a collection of hand knotted Persian Carpets. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1517 Camden Road, Studio #5. 704-362-1033.

Shain Fine Art Originals Colorado and California Impressionists Michael J. Lynch, a landscape artist from Colorado, and Californian artist, Marilyn Simandle. Sept. 12-30. New Works. featuring works by nationally renowned Santa Fe artists Michael Lynch and David Ballew who recently collaborated on plein air painting in the Carolinas. Also - Baptiste, Henry Barnes, Laura Buxton, Dennis Campay, Amy Dobbs, Bonnie Brown Fergus, Robert Frank, William Jameson, Geoffrey Johnson, Downy Doxey-Marshall, Robert Marshall, Janet Powers, Sallie Quirk, R.A. Red Corn, Kim Schuessler, Marilyn Simandle, and Connie Withers. Mon.-Sun. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Skillbeck Gallery Various Artists. a distinctive collection of contemporary American crafts. Features jewelry, ceramics, handblown glass, and a large selection of Judaica. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 248 S. Sharon Amity Rd., Cotswold Village Shops, Courtyard. 704-366-8613.

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art Health, Happiness and Metempsychosis. the work of James Harold Jennings. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 28. Animayhem. the works of Gregory Barsamian. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 28. 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem. 336-725-1904.

UNC-Charlotte Pictures by Arthur Liou. will be on exhibition in the Cone Center Main Gallery. The reception will be Saturday, September 27 from 12-2pm, in conjunction with UNC Charlotte International Festival Month. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9am-11pm; Sat 12pm-1am; Sun 1pm-11pm. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 6. Department of Art Faculty Biannual Exhibition. featuring works from over 25 full-time and part-time faculty in the Rowe Arts Main and Upper Gallery. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Sept. 20. 704-687-3315.

Winthrop University Galleries High and Low: Printmakers' Views of Society 1600-1800. Thirty-six prints from the collection of the Mint Museum of Art will expose the social, cultural, and political issues of their times. Sept. 12-Oct. 27. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.

Wrightnow Gallery Emerging Art. from local and regional artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 30. 3205 N. Davidson St. 704-554-8093.