Arts Agenda 

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Theater: Ongoing

A Chorus Line Musical presented by Summer theatre at Central Piedmont Community College. June 25-28 at 8pm. $16. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

The Friar and The Nurse A tragic sex comedy set between the scenes of Shakespeare's greatest love story; Romeo's Friar and Juliet's Nurse find secret passion and learn that romance isn't only for the young. A new play by Stan Peal. Presented by Epic Arts Repertory Theatre. For ages 18 and older. June 26-28, 8 p.m. $12-$15. Group discounts available. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Graceland Presented by innerVoices Theatre Co. E-mail innervoicestheatre@yahoo.com. June 25-27 at 8pm; June 28 at 2pm. $10; June 25 "pay what you can night". Central Ave Playhouse, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-451-4155.

Julius Caesar Presented by Chickspeare, Charlotte's all female Shakespeare company. June 25-28. June 25 'Pay What You Can Night'. All performances are at 8pm. $15 adults; $12 seniors/students. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

World Without End A look at family, the problem of choice and the search for the immortal as seen through the prism of Sophocles' "Antigone." Intended for older audiences. In the Blackbox. June 26-28. All shows at 8 pm. $12 adults; $10 advance; $5 students. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Visual Arts: Openings

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Wil Bosbyshell. An exhibition of egg still life series. The paintings portray eggs in dramatic light with bold colors and deep-cast shadows. Artist reception is on Wed, July 23, 5:30-7pm. Exhibit runs through July. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Center of the Earth Gallery New Faces Invitational. A group exhibition featuring newcomers. Opening will be on July 4, 6-9pm, during Gallery Crawl. www.centeroftheearth.com. Through August 2. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Joie Lassiter Gallery Shaun Cassidy. New paintings and drawings by former McColl resident. July through August. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.

The Light Factory Members 2003 Show. The show will exhibit members' works in a wide variety of styles and media in images that have never been seen at the Factory. Opening reception June 27, 6-9pm (members meeting, followed by reception). Exhibit on through August 9. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

McColl Center for Visual Art Summer Affiliates Artists Exhibition. Six area artists join current affiliates through August 15. Open House: June 27, 6-8pm. Artist Forum: July 16, 7pm. Closing House: August 15, 6-8pm. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

Original Art, Concord Gallery opening. The gallery will have for sale original art paintings, drawings, jewelry, books, sculpture and more. There will also be ongoing classes, tours and workshops. Opening on July 1. 21 Union St. South, Concord. 704-784-1549.

Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Anne Cowie. Featuring a mixed media exhibit of sculpture, ceramics and paintings. July 1 through August 15. 201 Highway 321 South, Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas. 704-922-6245.

Shain Gallery New Gallery artists. New paintings by regional artists. Summer reception July 11, 6-9pm. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

The Art Preserve Jan Kinslowe. Exhibit of paintings. Framing Design Studio and Gallery. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center Bridging Cultures: From Africa to Latin America. Annual Juried Exhibition. Over 30 original pieces of work from 14 local, regional and national artists. Continues through June 29. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery New York City Society of Illustrators Guild Show. Continues through June 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Bank of America Plaza Maker versus Material. A two-location exhibit. Also on display at the First Citizens Building, 128 S. Tryon St. Continues through Nov. 21. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Blue Pony Gallery & Press Cecilia Mattos. Exhibit from artist based in Montevideo, Uruguay. Through June. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.

Center of the Earth Gallery Roberto Azank. An exhibition of new paintings. Continues through June 28. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Christa Faut Gallery Solo exhibition of oil paintings. "The Nature of Tranquility," by Kenneth Freed. Continues through July 12. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Crazy Jane's Local Artists. Works by Ellyn Bernstein, Mike Watson and Rod Wriner. Pottery by Ann Hamilton. Mon.-Sat. 1817 Hawkins Street. 704-332-5454.

Das Maultier Art Gallery Store/Gallery. Art and design shop located in NODA with affordable art for novice to the serious collector. In the Colony. 3472 N. Davidson St. 704-333-0277.

ElderArt Gallery Leon A. Makielski, A Journey of Creativity. Exhibit will feature portraits and landscapes painted over a 50 year period by Makielski (1885-1974). Through July 25. Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm. Saturdays: 10am - 2 pm. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.