Arts Agenda 

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Mint Museum of Craft & Design American Quilt Classics 1800 - 1980: The Charles and Fleur Bresler Collection. Through Jan. 4, 2004. Sculptural Radiance: The Jewelry & Objects of Linda MacNeil. A fusion of glass and gold, featuring 25 works. Through November 23. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

Museum of York County Eye to Eye: Photography by Kim Wolhuter. Through Dec. 14. Piecing a Quilt of Life: World Connections. Features contemporary art quilts made by 23 women with stories to tell. Exhibit runs through Apr. 25, 2004. Vernon Grant Santas. Showcase of witty and colorful holiday imagery. Nov. 1-Jan. 4. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

Spoken Word

Mert's Heart and Soul Uptown Saturday Nite. Featuring singers, rappers, and poets. Sign up for the Open Mic Showcase. Details: www.motifentertainment.com. Every second and last Saturday of the month at 10pm-until. $7 cover. 214 N. College St. 704-342-4222.

Theater: Openings

Blithe Spirit The mischievous spirit of a writer's first wife torments all, in this comedy with a Halloween-like atmosphere. Presented by Theatre Charlotte and directed by Lon Bumgarner. Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Nov. 6-9, 13-16. Thu.-Sat. at 8pm, Sun. at 2:30pm. Tickets $22 Fri. and Sat. evenings, $17 on Thu. and Sun. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

The Witches Tale "The Witches Tale" and "The Macbeth Murder Mystery" interactive Halloween fun, presented by Chickspeare. The evening features show and dinner. Thu., Oct. 30, 6 p.m. $75 a couple and $40 for singles. Boudreaux's Louisiana Kitchen, 501 E. 36th St. 704-344-4546.

Dracula Presented by the CPCC Theatre. New adaption by Steven Dietz that restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker's classic novel to the stage. Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 7, 8 at 8pm; Nov. 9 at 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Hop-Frog Epic Arts Repertory Theatre presents Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tale of violent revenge masterminded by an insane and crippled court jester labeled "Hop-Frog" by his corpulent king. Performed by Stan Peal, directed by Laura Depta. Oct. 29-31, 8 p.m. $5. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Miss Julie August Strindberg's naturalistic drama is a complex examination of the human psyche, and a love triangle between a count's daughter, her cook, and her father's valet. Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 8 p.m. $5 w/Winthrop ID, $10 General Admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.

Papa - The Man, The Myth, The Legend Jordan Rhodes portrays the legendary Ernest Hemingway on July 2, 1961, the last day of Hemingway's life. PAPA presents the triumphs and tragedies of Hemingway's fascinating life. www.nbirtt.org. Nov. 7-8, 8 p.m. $20-$35. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Phantazmagoria A Halloween Dream - where characters, subtle mask work and the special effects of black light illusion all combine for a magical journey. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Runs Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. Center $9, side $7. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Too Many Cooks In The Kitchen Murder, most foul, has been committed. At a dinner and murder mystery party, guests will be immersed in an evening of treachery, murder, blackmail, intrigue and back stabbing. Fri., Oct. 31, 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. Oakboro Music Hall, Oakboro. 704-485-2112.

Theater: Ongoing

Actors Scene Unseen A series of live Internet broadcast plays featuring area playwrights, actors and directors. www.actorssceneunseen.com. Every other Friday, 8:30 p.m. Johnston Room, Hilton, 222 East Third St.

Arsenic & Old Lace Joseph Kesselring's popular play, presented by Theatre Matthews. www.matthewsplayhouse.com. Performances: Oct. 24-25, 8pm; Oct. 26, 2pm; Oct. 31, 8pm; Nov. 1, 8pm; Nov. 2, 2pm. $10-12. Theatre Matthews, 100 McDowell St, Matthews. 704-846-8343.

Jar the Floor A look at family relationships and growing up and growing old. Presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre and recommended for mature audiences. Opening night October 23. October 24-November 9. Wednesday & Thursday 7:30pm, Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. $24-$38. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Quills This exploration of the dark last days of the Marquis de Sade was a popular film starring Geoffry Rush, presented by The Off-Tryon Theatre Company. Oct. 23-25, Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, Nov. 4-8. 8pm. $15 adults, $12 students/senior. Oct. 29, Pay What You Can. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

The Rocky Horror Show Richard O'Brien's cult fave for the sweet transvestite in all of us. Directed by Carver Johns. Oct. 24-25, 8pm & 12am; Oct. 29-30, 8pm; Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 8pm & 12am. $20. Innervoices Theatre Company, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.