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Arts Agenda
CL's guide to dance, theater, comedy, spoken word, classical music and visual arts * indicates critics' picks.
By Lindsey HermanPage 4 of 7
Theater: Ongoing
* The Canterville Ghost Adapted by Marisha Chamberlain. Based on the story by Oscar Wilde. When the Otis family buys an English estate from Lord Canterville, they are warned that the castle comes with an unusual "extra": the 300-year-old ghost of Simon de Canterville. For ages 7 and up. Produced by the Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 26, 3 p.m.; Oct. 27, 2 p.m. $10 general admission, $15 special reserved. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
An Evening of One-Act Comedies The production includes The Actor's Nightmare and Ladies of the Mop, in the Joe V. Knox Auditorium of the Mooresville Citizens Center. Oct. 24-26, 8 p.m. $5. Mooresville Community Theatre, 215 North Main St., Mooresville. 704-662-1025.
*The Laramie Project The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte presents this drama that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable. Every Thurs. night performance is followed by a talk-back session with the cast and director. Visit actorstheatrecharlotte.org for more information. Oct. 23-24, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 25-26, 8 p.m.; Oct. 27, 2 p.m. $15-20. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
*M. Butterfly The Charlotte Repertory Theatre presents David Henry Hwang's 1988 Tony Award-winning play. In a parallel to Puccini's Madame Butterfly, it tells the story of a French diplomat and his love affair with a Chinese opera star who fulfills his fantasies of exotic sexuality. Booth Playhouse. Call or visit www.charlotterep.org to order tickets. Oct. 22-24, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 25-26, 8 p.m.; Oct. 27, 2 p.m.; Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 2, 8 p.m.; Nov. 3, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 6-7, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 8-9, 8 p.m.; Nov. 10, 2 p.m. $24-31.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
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.
Under the Sycamore Tree A story full of pokes at the human behavior and the fragility of the human condition. Performed in the Rowe Arts Building's Rowe Theater. Oct. 23-26, 8 p.m. $5 students, $6 faculty, $10 general public. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-2599.
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Peanuts characters join together in the 1999 revised version of this musical. Directed by Reid Leonard and presented by the Piedmont Players Theatre. Oct. 23-26, 7:30 p.m. $9 on bargain Wednesday. $11 for groups of 20+. $12 for students, senior citizens, and those under 18. $15 for adults. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-938-2669.Visual Arts: OpeningsCenter of the Earth Gallery Maggie Taylor: Looking Back. Taylor creates symbolic images using photography as well as computer generated imagery, often appropriating Victorian photographs. Nov. 1-Dec. 28. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Coffey & Thompson Gallery Latin American Contemporary Art Show. An exhibit of contemporary paintings and metal sculpture by Leandro Manzo, Barbara Rueda, Adriana Gomez, and Miguel Angel Jimenez. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and listen to live Latin American music at the opening on Oct. 25 from 6-9pm. Oct. 25-Nov. 30. 1423 E. 4th St. 704-375-7232.
Elder Art Gallery Recent Paintings and Sculptures by Wayne Trapp. Recent oil paintings, drawings and sculptures by Wayne Trapp. An opening reception will be held on Nov. 1 from 6-9pm. Nov. 1-30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Gallery W.D.O. November Exhibit. Hoss Haley- Steel and Concrete Sculpture. Byron Temple- A Tribute to Fifty Years. After a series of debilitating strokes, Byron Temple passed away on April 14th at the age of 68. The November show is a tribute to and celebration of Byron's life and work. An opening reception will be held during the Gallery Crawl on Nov.1 from 6-8pm. Oct. 29-Nov. 30. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Gaston County Public Library Miniature Art Show. Original miniature competition art exhibition featuring artwork by regional artists, presented by the Gaston County Art Guild. For more information on this and other current library exhibits, call Carol Reinhardt. Nov. 1-30. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Raymond Chorneau and Tony Griffin. Two painters from North Carolina who enjoy the tactile sense of oil paint on the canvas, though the imagery of each artist stems from opposing points of view. A reception will be held on Nov. 1 from 6-8pm. Nov. 1-Dec. 28. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
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