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It's A Wonderful Life Presented by The Community Playhouse of Lancaster County. Dec. 5-6, 11-13 at 8pm. Buford High School Auditorium, Lancaster. 803-289-8092.
The Littlest Angel The Littlest Angel has just arrived in Heaven and simply cannot adjust to all the new rules. Fortunately, the Understanding Angel arranges to bring him his most prized possession from Earth: a wooden box filled with childhood treasures. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Dec. 12, 7:30pm; Dec. 19, 7:30pm; Dec. 20, 11am & 1pm; Dec. 21, 2 & 4pm. Center $12, Side $10. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.
A Mad, Mad Madrigal! A celebration for the whole family with a new, interactive musical that's two parts Renaissance Festival, one part Madrigal, 63/100 parts Monty Python and all completely insane. Presented by Epic Arts Repertory Theatre. Dec. 4:20, at 8pm; Dec. 14 matinee, 2pmDec. 11 is Pay-What-You-Can. $15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-347-5760.
Twilight of the Golds The Off-Tryon Theatre Company presents Jonathan Tolins' timely drama The Twilight of the Golds. Dec. 3-13 at 8pm; Dec. 9 is "pay what you can.". $15 adults, $12 students/ seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Theater: Ongoing
All of the People, All the Time World premiere comical tale of childhood dreams that become reality, presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre. www.charlotterep.org. Nov. 21-Dec. 14. Wed. & Thu. 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm. Some Fridays & Saturdays 2pm matinees. $24-$38. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Violeta Moreno. A multidisciplinary display by figurativeartist. Artist's Reception: Dec. 11, 5:30 - 7pm. Dec. 5- Dec. 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
ElderArt Gallery Brothers Together. Patrick and Sean Glover present two diverse views of the world. Artists reception Dec 12. Exhibit runs Dec 12 through Jan 10. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Foust Studio Holiday on Park. Small works show of gift sized art by local artists. Opening Reception: Dec. 5, 11am-8pm;Dec. 6, 10am-3pm. Through December. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Nancy Prator. FDNY Fire Houses on exhibit. Local artist showing at the gallery: David Ritland, Jessie Lynn Courson and Tate Harmer. www.green-rice.com. Dec. 3-Jan. 31. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
The Light Factory Jill Enfield. Exhibition: The Transformed Image. Opening Reception Dec 5, 6-9pm. Through Jan 24. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Muddy Water Treasures LifeSpan Pottery Sale. Handmade stoneware pottery by the developmentally disabled featuring exhibit and fundraiser. Live entertainment by Rick Spreitzer. Fri., Dec. 5, 1 p.m. 3046 N. Davidson St. 704-822-8609.
NoDa Artist Network Local & African artists. Introducing 4 new local artists and featuring African artists Theodore Assola and Diebi Tera. West African drum classes Wed evenings. Exhibit space available. 2424 N. Davidson St. 704-358-4210.
Perimeter Gallery, Rock Hill Scars of Utopia. A photographic exhibition from six Winthrop students. Opening Reception: Dec. 5, 6-8pm. Rock Hill Center for the Arts. Through January 1. 803-329-8803.
Pottery Central Benefit Holiday Sale. Fourth annual benefit and holiday sale with a "Kiln Opening" in the evening. www.potterycentral.com. Dec. 5-6. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.
Shain Gallery Marilyn Simandle. California artist Marilyn Simandle produces Contemporary California Impressionism. Opening reception Dec. 5, 6-9pm. Show runs Dec. 5 through Jan. 31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center Blues In & Out and Bull Durham Festival Retrospective. Through Dec. 8. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Preserve Jan Kinslowe and Linda Vista. Excavations, new installation by Jan Kinslowe and presenting sculptural artwork by Linda Vista. Also Eric Olsen and Jon Swab. Exhibit runs through Dec. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Center of the Earth Gallery Robert Levin. North Carolina glassblower. Nov. 26-Dec. 27. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Precious Metals 2003. Jewelry show of precious metals by nationally known metalsmiths. Runs Nov. 18 through Dec. 31. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Coffey & Thompson Gallery Iberoamerican Contemporary Artists. Featuring Paolo Caponi, Edwin Gil and others. Nov. 26-Dec. 7. 1423 E. 4th St. 704-375-7232.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Ted Lee. Solo exhibit. Nov. 26-Dec. 6. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
ElderArt Gallery Back Home in Carolina. Paintings by Gina Gilmour and sculptures by Karen Roberson Powell. Exhibit runs through Dec. 6. Figures and Faces. Oils and pastels by June Roberts. Through Dec. 10. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Gallery at Carillon Katie Walker: Wall Tales. An exhibition by South Carolina painter. Nov. 26-Jan. 16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Philip Geiger. Phil continues to merge landscapes, still lifes, interiors and figurative into his light filled paintings. Exhibit runs through December 23. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.