Arts Agenda 

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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.