Arts Agenda 

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Union County Public Library, Monroe John Muir. The author of reference books and guides to popular films and TV series in the sci-fi/horror genres will discuss his work. Mon., Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m. 316 East Windsor St. 704-283-8184 ext. 241.

Spoken Word

Mama's Caribbean Grill Uptown Saturday Nite. Featuring singers, rappers, and poets. Sign up for the Open Mic Showcase. Details: www.freewebs.com/motifentertainment. Every second and last Saturday of the month at 10pm-until. $7 cover. 1504 Central Ave. 704-375-8414.

Theater: Openings

Blithe Spirit A modern classic, the first production of the department and directed by William Long. Oct. 6-9, 8p.m., Oct. 10, 2p.m. $5-$10. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop University. 803-323-2287.

Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical Celebrates the life and times of Ellie Greenwich and her rise to fame. www.piedmontplayers.com. Oct. 7-7, 13-16, 7:30pm, Oct. 10 2:30pm. $9-$15. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

Lifegame Storytelling, visual theatre, live music and object animation combine to dramatize the details of a guest's life. www.barebones.org. Oct. 7-24, Thurs-Sat 8p.m., Sun 3p.m. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Mark Twain Tonight! Hal Holbrook performs as Mark Twain in a one-man production. Sun., Oct. 10, 4 p.m. $15-$55. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Pageant Depicts the trials and tribulations of six regional beauty contestants. www.offtryon.net. Oct. 7-9. $20. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy Adaptation of Sid Fleischman's Newberry Award-winning book. Ages 5+. Oct. 8 & 22, 7:30 pm; Oct. 9 & 23, 3pm; Oct. 10 & 24, 2pm. $10-$15. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

A Tree With Arms and G.I. Joe An evening of one-acts. Oct. 6-9, 13-16, 20-23 at 8pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

The Wedding Reception A dinner theater comedy presented by About Town Tours and Rock Hill Community Theatre. www.rhcommunitytheatre.org. Oct. 6, 13, 21, 27 and Nov. 4 and 11, 6:30pm. $45. The City Club, Rock Hill, 140 East Main St. 803-324-2578.

Theater: Ongoing

Collected Stories A tale of two women who explore relationships, careers and creativity. Oct. 8-9, 15-16, 23 at 8pm; Oct. 9-10, 16-17, 23 at 2pm. $22-$25. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-334-9128.

Starstruck A big time Hollywood production is brought to a small town. Sept. 30- Oct. 9, Thurs.- Sat., 8 p.m; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10-$12. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., Gastonia. 704-865-0160.

Sylvia A modern romantic comedy about marriage and a dog. Oct. 7-9, 8pm. $10-$15. Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring Street, NW, Concord. 704-788-2405.

Visual Arts: Openings

Christa Faut Gallery Ray Kleinlein. Solo exhibition of oil paintings. Opening Reception: Oct. 8, 6:30-8:30pm. Through Nov. 16. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Cone Center Gallery, UNCC Janet Orselli. An exhibit entitled Engenderings. Opening Reception: Oct. 6, 5-7pm. Through Nov. 5. 704-687-3315.

CPCC Art Gallery Keystone Creative Arts Exhibition. Featuring student works from the Keystone Magazine. Oct. 7-31. Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6480.

Dig Dug's Pop Art Emporium Coop Celebration. Limited Edition Prints and posters. Fri., Oct. 8, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. 917 Pecan Ave. 704-358-4880.

Foust Studio Convergence. A group exhibition of collection of figures, abstracts, and still lifes. Opening Reception: Oct. 8, 6-8:30pm. Through October. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.

Icehouse Center Gallery, Davidson Bringing Clay to Life. Cynthia Bringle. Opening Reception: Oct. 8, 6-9pm. Oct. 8-30. 432 S. Main St. 704-892-7323.

Joie Lassiter Gallery Elizabeth Turk. Drawn to the challenge of creating difficult objects, Turk is inspired from current debates in physics to the imagery of ant habitats. Oct. 8-Nov. 7. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Land, Lake and Sea. A group exhibit featuring the natural beauty of North Carolina. Opening Reception: Oct. 8, 6-8pm. Through Nov. 6. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.

Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC Gayle Wimmer. An exhibit entitled Restructuring Memory. Opening Reception: Oct. 7, 5-7pm. Through Nov. 7. Rowe Arts Building, 9201 University Blvd.

W.D.O. Four Voices. From the mountains. Oct. 12-Nov. 13. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center Extended Hours and Children's Activities. As part of the Lord Salisbury Festival. Sat., Oct. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Contemporary Chinese Design. A showcase of four Chinese designers in the fields of graphic design, architecture, interior design and painting. Reception: Oct. 14. Oct. 4-29. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Art Preserve Jim Nilsen Photographs. Through October. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.

Bank of America Gallery Decades. Art from the Collection of Bank of America 1940-1990. Through October. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.