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The Comedy Zone College Night and "SIN" (Service Industry Workers) Night. Get free admission for the 8pm show and with your Comedy Zone ticket, get in free to Have a Nice Day Cafe. Wednesdays. Hypnotist, Mike Harvey. Dec. 4-7; Dec. 11-14. 516 N. College St., Wed. & Thurs.- 8pm, Fri. & Sat.- 8pm, 10:15pm. 704-348-4242.
Dance
Christmas Oratorio Dance Central, of the CPCC Arts and Communications Department will present the Christmas Oratorio. Dance Central is the only company in the world that stages an annual production of this classic dance work. Dec. 6, 8 p.m.; Dec. 7, 8 p.m.; Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. $12. Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
An Evening of Middle Eastern Dance Featuring Fariba Homesley, who performs a wide variety of Arabic and Persian dances in authentic Middle Eastern costumes. Fri., Dec. 6, 7 p.m. $10 general public, $8 International House members. International House, 322 Hawthorne Lane. 704-333-8099.
Senior Dance Showcase The theme this year is "innovative works" so the concert will consist of new movement ideas. There are 13 senior choreographers and the dance styles include ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, modern and liturgical. Johnson Theatre. Dec. 6, 8 p.m.; Dec. 7, 2 p.m. $3 w/ Winthrop ID, $7 general admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite & American Freedom Bell Celtic Traditions Festival. Celebrate the rich Celtic heritage of this region with dance, music, crafts and a discussion of Piedmont's Celtic roots. Sat., Dec. 7, 12-4 p.m. Free with regular museum admission. 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. Native American Plant Remedies. An exhibit of drawings, paintings, pastels and watercolors of flora and fauna used by early Native Americans as effective cures, accompanies the Native American Gardens on the Museum's grounds. Nov. 27-Dec. 3. 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. Continues through Sept. 30, 2003. Regular Museum admission. 3500 Shamrock Dr., Between Eastway and Sharon Amity. 704-568-1774.
Gaston County Museum of Art & History Carolinas Textile Exhibit- The Ties That Bind. Interactive displays, engaging scale models, authentic artifacts and photos detail how the textile industry transformed the economy, technology and communities of the new south. Tue.-Sun. Holiday Open House. Become a part of historic holiday traditions while enjoying caroling, Victorian traditions and crafts, musical performances, holiday cookie decorating and more. Sat., Dec. 7, 1 p.m. Free. 131 W. Main St., Dallas. 704-852-6025.
Levine Museum of the New South Americanos: Latino Life in the United States. An exhibition presenting an intimate portrait of the Latino community through the work of 30 prize-winning photographers. The museum will also feature oral histories and artifacts from the Charlotte-area Latino community. Nov. 27-Jan. 20. The New South's Love Affair with the Car. The exhibit explores four aspects of the South's relationship with the car. Vintage local photos, racing history, and more. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 31. War Letters- An Evening with Andrew Carroll. The evening will include a lecture and book signing with Andrew Carroll, founder of The Legacy Project. Attendees are invited to bring personal war letters to share individually with Mr. Carroll at the conclusion of his lecture. Call for reservations. Wed., Dec. 4, 6 p.m. $5 museum members, $10 non-members. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Celebrating the Legacy of Romare Bearden. A juried exhibition co-sponsored with McColl Center for Visual Art. North and South Carolina artists' works were selected by David C. Driskell and reflect the inspiration of Romare Bearden. The exhibition is in two parts: one half at the Mint Museum of Art and one half at Spirit Square. Continues through Feb. 23, 2003. Colonial Williamsburg Collection. Since the 1930's Colonial Williamsburg has amassed the nation's largest collection of Southern furniture. Fifty-two examples of the cabinetmaker's trade illustrate the cultural diversity of the early South. Nov. 27-Jan. 26. 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. Currents In Craft. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. Point of View: Public and Private Collecting Part I. Point of View demonstrates how materials, techniques & themes guide collectors on their quest to shape meaningful collections. Continues through Feb. 23. Tradition & Change: 19th & 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.