Arts Agenda 

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Museum of York County 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. Saturday Sampler: African Animal Safari. Children, ages 5 and older with an accompanying adult, will take a guided tour through the Museum'sAfrican animal collections and learn how various species survive in different habitats. Sat., Feb. 21, 10 a.m. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students, free to CHM members. Vernon Grant. An exhibit of Grant's work, Storybook Village. Jan. 31-Oct. 31. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

Readings & Signings

Barnes & Noble, Arboretum Kristin Henderson. Author will discuss and sign Driving by Moonlight: A Journey Through Love, War, and Infertility. Sat., Feb. 21, 2 p.m. Helene Ekster-Owics & Gwen Gioia. Authors will sign and discuss dating tips from the book Nobody's Perfect. Sat., Feb. 21, 7 p.m. Brad Land. Author will sign and discuss Goat. Tue., Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.

Newsstand International Gwen Hunter. Mystery writer will sign copies of her latest novel Grave Concerns. Fri., Feb. 20, 12-3 p.m. 5622-128 E. Independence Blvd. 704-531-0199.

Walden Books, Carolina Mall Gwen Hunter. Author will sign Grave Concerns. Fri., Feb. 20, 5-7 p.m.

Spoken Word

Afro-American Cultural Center Harambe Tuesday. A mixture of poetry and discussion, perfect for first time readers or seasoned poets. Every first and third Tuesday. Free. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Mama's Caribbean Grill 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. 1504 Central Ave. 704-375-8414.

Tonic The Soul Movement. An underground nite for Spoken Word/Poetry, Soul Classics, Neo-Soul, Deep/Soulful House, Urban Grooves & Underground Hip-Hop. www.thesoulmovement.com. Sundays. $5 before 9:30pm. 1427 E. 4th St. 704-580-7187.

Theater: Openings

Belles on Their Toes The sequel to the acclaimed Cheaper By The Dozen and a comedy in three acts. Feb. 20-21, 27-28 at 8pm; Feb. 22 & 29 at 2:30pm. www.rhcommunitytheatre.org. $5-$8. Rock Hill Community Theatre, 236 West Main St., Rock Hill. 803-324-2578.

The Colored Museum A social satire of living exhibits which whirl through history, inflating stereotypes to the point of explosion. Feb. 21 at 8pm; Feb. 22 at 2pm. $12. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-375-9553.

A Lie of the Mind A presentation of a play by Sam Shepard. Recommended for mature audiences. Feb. 18-21, 8pm; Feb. 22, 2pm. $5 Winthrop ID, $10 general. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.

A Midsummer Night's Dream A youth production of the Piedmont Players. www.piedmontplayers.com. Feb. 20-21, 7:30pm; Feb. 21, 2:30pm. $6. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery The Afro-American Children's Theatre presents a comedy about the coming of age of a young black girl growing up in the South in the 60s. www.aactcharlotte.org. Feb. 20 at 7:30pm, Feb. 21 at 4pm & 7pm, Feb. 22 at 3pm. $10-$12. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-7410.

Theater: Ongoing

1963 BareBones Theatre Group teams up with Torch Bearer productions for 1963 by local playwright Judy Simpson Cook. Feb. 19-21 at 8pm; Feb. 22 at 3pm. $15 adults, $12 students. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

The Altruists A dark comedy about a dedicated : if disorganized and demented : group of young radicals. Presented by The Off-Tryon Theatre Company. Feb. 18-21, & 26-28; Feb. 18 "Pay What You Can Night" All shows at 8pm. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Annie Loveable musical and family treat, presented by CPCC Theatre. Feb. 20-21 at 8pm; Feb. 22 at 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Copenhagen For decades, scientists and historians have pondered about the WWII meeting between two Nobel laureates to discuss the atomic bomb. This drama reenacts this meeting to consider the possibilities. Presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre. Feb. 18-19, 7:30pm; Feb. 20-21, 8pm; Feb. 22, 2pm & 7:30pm. $24.50 - $37.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Glengarry Glen Ross David Mamet's 1984 Pulitzer Prize winning Drama is being held over. Feb. 20-21, 27-28, March 5-6, at 8pm; Feb. 29 at 3pm. $15 adults, $12 Students/Seniors. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

Jungle Book An adaptation of Rudyard Kipling classic, presented by Matthews Playhouse.www.matthewsplayhouse.com. Feb. 19 & 20 7:30pm, Feb. 21 2pm & 7:30pm, Feb. 22 2pm. $7 & $9. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews. 704-846-8343.

Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen What happens when some well known chefs and television personalities compete against one another in a cooking contest? Murder Mystery Dinner Theater produced by About Town Tours. Jan. 23 - Mar. 31, Wed - Sat, 7pm. $32.95 adults, $21.95 children 6-12 (Wed & Thu); $38.95 adults, $24.95 children 6-12 (Fri & Sat). Ovations, 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.