Arts Agenda 

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Theater: Ongoing

House of Yes Artistic director Glenn Griffin takes on this warped comedy about Jackie O impersonation, love and twisted family values. Jan. 22-25, 8 p.m. $12 students, $15 adults. Jan. 22 is Pay What You Can Night. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Let Me Sing- A Musical Evolution Featuring more than 30 classic songs such as Alexander's Rag Time band, Looking for the Silver Lining and A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody. The show not only traces the history of the art form but also explores how it defined the American character and spirit. Jan. 22-23, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 24-25, 8 p.m.; Jan. 26, 2 p.m.; Jan. 29-30, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 8 p.m.; Feb. 2, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 5-6, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 7-8, 8 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $27.25-$31.25. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Visual Arts: Openings

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Journey into Fiber Space by Fiber ART Options. The members of Fiber ART Options are Nancy Cook, Robin Hawkins, Peggy Luey, Elizabeth Miller, Teresa Pietras and Beth Stewart-Ozark. A reception will be held on Feb. 13 from 5:30-7pm. Feb. 3-28. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Charlotte Art League Radiovision 2003. A competition open to all artists within the listening area of WFAE. Art should be delivered to Charlotte Art League between 11am-3pm on Jan. 24 or 10am-2pm on Jan. 25. The reception and awards presentation will be Feb. 7. This exhibit will run Jan. 30- Feb. 16. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Davidson College Woman's Work: Reconsidering Women at Work and at Home. This exhibition of works by Terri Dowell-Dennis, Ursula C. McCarty and Elizabeth Brim examines the social conventions affecting the development and education of young women for future roles in the workplace and at home. On view in the William H. Van Every Gallery. Jan. 24-Feb. 28. Joe Fiore. Landscape paintings. On view in the Eward M. Smith Gallery. Jan. 24-Feb. 21. Davidson. 704-892-8528.

Galatique Maxx Morgan. This show will feature paintings from his Surreal Enchantment Series based on the illustrations from his first book. There will be a grand opening reception and book signing on Jan. 31 from 7-10pm. Continues through February. 26 North Main St., Belmont. 704-608-1868.

Gaston County Public Library Quilt Project. Handmade quilt by members of the Gaston County Extension and Community Organization. For information about their current and upcoming exhibits, please contact your local Gaston County Public Library location. Feb. 1-28. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.

Jeanne Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Africa Now. Curated by Dr. Alice Burmeister. Feb. 3-March 28. Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South, Gastonia.

McColl Center for Visual Art Winter 2003 Artists. Exhibition of work by the Winter 2003 Artists-in-Residence and Affiliate Artists: Albert Casayne & Matilde Grau, Bailey Doogan, Joyce Hsu, Thomas Mezzanotte, Franco Mondini Ruiz, Cedric Smith and Kristin St. Martin. Open house public opening: Jan. 24 from 6-8pm. Jan. 24-March 22. $5 public, $3 students, free for McColl members. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

Pope's Gallery Betty Mitchell. Realistic floral still lifes in oil [Myers Park]. February. Contemporary Art. By local, regional and national artists [Arboretum]. February. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.

Queens University Watkins Gallery Confluences & Influences. Six professional ceramists along with their former teacher, Rick Crown, will be exhibiting their works. A reception will be held Jan. 26 from 2-5pm. Jan. 26-Feb. 22. 1900 Selwyn Avenue. 704-337-2286.

Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC 2003 Arts Alumni Invitational. Features dual exhibitions by graduates now working in the professional arts world. In the Main Gallery are visual arts alumni and in the Upstairs Gallery are theatre alumni. Artists include Thomas Heyer, Charlotte Foust, Virginia Jochems-Atkins and Beverly Smith. Jan. 25-Feb. 14. Rowe Arts Building.

UNC-Charlotte Artworks 945- Urban Community Art Show. Paintings and sculpture by homeless artists will be exhibited in the Cone Center Gallery. Featuring ceramic sculpture and paintings done on plywood by individuals who have sought assistance at Charlotte's Urban Ministry Center. Jan. 22-Feb. 22. 704-687-3315.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center Opening Exhibitions. Featuring the work of internationally recognized artists, artists living and working in Rowan County and the region, gifted artists challenged by developmental disabilities and work representing each of the public high schools in Rowan County. The grand opening will be held on Jan. 25 from 1-4pm. Exhibits continue through March. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center From Rags to Rap. This multimedia exhibit will attempt to address cultural nuances in the early 20th century when ragtime was a strong musical influence. This exhibit will trace the music's evolution to the components of hip-hop culture through an art form known as grafitti. Continues through March 2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Exhibit. The exhibit features the winners of Charlotte-Mecklenburg School's Dr. ML King Art and Essay Contest. The works commemorate the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King. Continues through Jan. 31. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.