Arts Agenda 

Carolina Pro Musica Concert features works by Telemann, Roman, Bach, and Buxtehude. www.carolinapromusica.org. Fri., Oct. 29, 8:15 p.m. $7.50-$15. St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St. 704-334-3468.

Charlotte Chamber Singers Repertoire includes music by Hovland, Hogan, Gardner, Costantini, Este, and Mulholland. Belk Chapel. Wed., Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Free. Queens University, 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-337-2269.

Charlotte Symphony Conducted by Alan Yamamoto, the Charlotte Symphony will accompany harpist Catrin Finch. www.charlottesymphony.org. Oct. 29-30, 8pm. $14-$68. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Davidson College Concert Choir Soloists and an orchestra performing works by Mozart and Haydn. Presbyterian Church. Wed., Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Free. Davidson College.

First Tuesday Concerts Chamber Music at St. Peter's offers Arensky String Quartet with the unusual combination of two cellos. www.chambermusicatstpeters.org. Tue., Nov. 2, 12:10 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Free. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 West 7th St. 704-335-0009.

Organ Concert Performance will include a variety of music from Harry Potter to Bach. Sun., Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. Free. Memorial United Methodist Church, 4012 Central Ave. 704-537-2060.

University Choirs Concert Presented by the Department of Music. www.uncc.edu/music. Thu., Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Free. Rowe Recital Hall, UNCC. 704-687-4473.

Winthrop Guitar Ensemble Directed by Lewis H. Dickert, Jr. Mon., Nov. 1, 8 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.

Women's Brass Recital Faculty and guest artists from the area. Wed., Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.

Comedy

Charlotte Comedy Theater Extreme Improv. A high energy, audience interactive show similar to "Who's Line Is It Anyway?" Shows rated R. www.extremeimprov.com. Fri, 10pm; Sat, 8pm (non-smoking), 10pm (No Sat. shows Oct. 30 and Nov. 6). $10. 1111 - D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.

The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances. Oct. 27-30: Scott Angrave and Andy Hendrickson. www.comedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille The Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience. Whose Line, Second City, and Sketchprov style improv comedy. Reservations suggested. www.pinkturtle.net. Saturdays, 8pm. Free. 911 E. Morehead St. 704-301-1564.

Tyber Creek Pub The Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience. "Whose Line" type short form improv. Reservations suggested. www.pinkturtle.net. Fridays, 8pm. Free. 1933 S. Blvd. 704-301-1564.

Dance

Casanova Frankenstein & A Beautiful Murder Moving Poets present a political horror satire in which Frankenstein's monster becomes President. www.movingpoets.org. Oct. 27, 29, 31, Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 7pm. $12-$22.50. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36 St. 704-527-6683.

Dracula Presented by Moving Poets. Oct. 24, 28, 30, Wed.-Sat, 8pm; Sun. 7pm. $12-$22.50. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36 St. 704-527-6683.

On Your Toes Dept. of Dance and Theatre at UNCC presents a musical comedy which combines the music and lyrics of Rodgers and Hart with the choreography of George Balanchine. Robinson Hall. Wed. Nov 3-Sat., Nov. 6, & Thurs. Nov. 11- Sat. Nov. 13 at 8pm; Sun., Nov. 14 at 2pm. $5-$15. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-4473.

Museums

Charlotte Museum of History Haunted Homesite. Bring the family for an evening at the Hezekiah Alexander homesite with tours, apple bobbing, fall craft activities, and more. Reservations requested. Sat., Oct. 30, 6-10 p.m. $6. Haunted Homesite. A tour of the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite including fun fall family activities. Sat., Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m. $6. Main Streets of Our State. A traveling photography exhibit. Oct. 21-Jan. 2. Our Changing Landscape: Early Views of People and Place in the Carolina Piedmont. An exhibition that illustrates and interprets the changes in the Carolina Piedmont landscape. Oct. 21-May 25. Stitched from the Soul. The Farmer-James collection of African American quilts. Oct. 21-March 25. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.

Discovery Place Amazing Inventor's Festival. Discover the secrets of engine function, explore the history of clocks and their technology and see demonstrations of products used in space programs and learn how they relate to our everyday lives. Sat., Oct. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Communication Exhibit. Follow electronic messages around the world, see your voice, and get a glimpse at the next generation of the information age. Oct. 21-Jan. 10. Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party. Presented by Discovery Place and the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club. Wed., Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Free. Omnimax. Omnimax is closed for renovations through mid-November. www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.

Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Living Traditions. Folk Arts of the American South. Oct. 21-Jan. 9. We're Still Here: Native Americans in the Southeast. Oct. 21-Jan. 9. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

Mint Museum of Art Andrew Wyeth: The Helga Pictures. An opportunity to see the work of America's foremost realist artist. Oct. 21-Jan. 9. Guild of Charlotte Artists. Monthly meeting including program with Carolyn DiGiovanni. Guests welcome. Wed., Oct. 27, 7 p.m. North Carolina Pottery: A Restless Tradition. Oct. 30-Feb. 27. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. Pottery American Style. Oct. 21-Feb. 20. VantagePoint III: Elizabeth Turk - The Collars. Oct. 21-Dec. 31. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Nature of Craft and the Penland Experience. Oct. 21-Jan. 30. Speaking Volumes: Vessels from the Collections of Mint Museums. Oct. 21-April 17. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. Evolution of Varietal Expression in Australia, Margaret River, Strategy 2025, Appellations-Zones GI, Coonawarra. Nov. 2, 6:30-8pm. $30. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

Museum of York County Eewww, Yuck!. Understanding Nature's Most Unhuggable Creatures. Through Summer 2005. Our Changing Landscapes: Early views of people and places in Carolina Piedmont. Oct. 21-May 15. Spooktacular. A Halloween celebration designed to entertain and educate. www.chmuseums.org. Sat., Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m. $3-$5. Vernon Grant. An exhibit of Grant's work, Storybook Village. Through Oct. 24. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

Schiele Museum, Gastonia 1500 East Garrison Blvd. 704-866-6900.

Readings & Signings

Borders, Stonecrest Dr. Fun. Author will sign Are You Smart, or What?. Sat., Oct. 30, 2 p.m. 7836 Rea Rd. 704-752-3782.

Gaston County Public Library Daniel W. Barefoot. Author will read and discuss Haunted Halls of Ivy: Ghosts of Southern Colleges and Universities. Thu., Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Free. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2164 ext. 4.

Park Road Books Moreton Neal. Author will sign Remembering Bill Neal. Sat., Oct. 30, 1 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.

Spoken Word

Afro-American Cultural Center Queen City Soulful Lyrics. Preserving the African tradition of storytelling through Spoken Word. Hosted by Lyrical Poet, JC. Wed., Oct. 27, 7 p.m. $5, free for members. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

The Evening Muse WordPhoria. Spoken Word Poetry & Semi-Open-Mic. Oct. 27, 7 p.m.; Nov. 30. $5. 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737.

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

Bright Ideas Macbeth meets McParenting in this satirical farce that shows how far parents will go to get their child in the most prestigious preschool. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Nov. 3-20, Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Nov. 14, 2:30pm. Nov. 9, "Pay What You Can Night.". $17-$22. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Dangling in the Tournefortia : The Charles Bukowski Experience Original Adaptation & World premiere. Nov. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20 at 8pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

Dear George: Letters to the President CAST presents this performance piece based on letters to the President compiled from all 50 states. www.nccast.com. Thu., Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $10. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

Dear George: Letters to the President An eighty-minute production that equallysupports and assails the administration. Oct. 30; Oct. 31, 8 p.m. $5. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

Getting away with Murder What happens when members of a group therapy circle arrive to find their therapist murdered and evidence that one of them did it. Oct. 28-30, Nov. 3-6, 11-12. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Halloween at the Poe House 2004 Four of Edgar Allan Poe's most chilling works are blended together in a staged adaptation. www.geocities.com/epic_arts_rep. Oct. 29, 8 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Oct. 30, 9:30 p.m. $10-$25. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

The Man Who Came to Dinner A comedy presented by Charlotte Latin School Upper School Theater Program. Thies Auditorium. Oct. 28; Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Free. Charlotte Latin School, 9502 Providence Rd. 704-846-7252.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile Albert Einstein meets Pablo Picasso in a Paris bistro, Lapin Agile, where they exchange views on life, sex, math, art, and science. www.theatrecharlotte.org. Oct.28- Nov.14, Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Nov. 7 & 14, 2:30pm. $17-$22. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

A Streetcar Named Desire CPCC Theatre presents Tennessee Williams' drama. Oct. 29- Nov. 7, Fri., Sat., 8:00 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 7, 2:30 p.m. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6835.

The Vagina Monologues A presentation of Eve Ensler's groundbreaking theatrical work. www.offtryon.net. Oct. 27-30, Nov. 3-6 & Nov. 10-13, 8pm. $15. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

WAKE Written by an English major from Winthrop about the perceptions regarding death. Oct. 27-30, 8p.m. $5-$10. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop University. 803-323-2287.

The War of the Worlds Presented by Live Internet radio theatre from Actors Scene Unseen. www.actorssceneunseen.com. Sun., Oct. 31, 2 p.m. $10. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Theater: Ongoing

Art Deals with questions of friendship, intellectual honesty, and what is or isn't art. Presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre. Adult content. www.charlotterep.org. Oct. 22-Nov. 7, Wed.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $31.50-$37.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Lifegame Storytelling, visual theatre, live music and object animation combine to dramatize the details of a guest's life. www.barebones.org. Oct. 28-30, 8pm, Oct. 24, 3pm. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

The Producers Touring production of the Mel Brooks musical. Oct. 19-31, Tues-Thurs at 8pm; Fri-Sat 8:15pm; Sat-Sun Matinee 2pm; Sun 7:30pm. $25-$70. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-1000.

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

Visual Arts: Openings

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Charlotte-Mecklenburg High School Teachers. A combination of mixed media, 2- and 3-dimensional work from various instructors within the public school system. Nov. 1-Dec. 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Art Preserve New paintings by Jan Kinslowe. Nov. 1-Dec. 31. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.

Breathe Art Space Portraits: A Comparative Look. A group exhibition. Opening Reception: Oct. 30, 6-8pm. Through Dec. 24. 228 Caldwell Lane, Suite B, Davidson. 704-896-1799.

The Light Factory Searchings: The Secret Landscapes of Flowers. Exhibition of fashion photographer Barbara Bordnick's large chromogenic photographic prints. Oct. 29-Dec. 9. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

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. Through Oct. 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.

Bank of America Plaza Surface Matters. Artists from the Southeast explore surface and materials challenging the viewer to look deeper and stretch their awareness, using newspaper, steel, concrete, monofilament, fiber, acrylics and oil. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Also at First Citizens, 128 S. Tryon. Through Nov 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College Faculty Art Exhibition. Through Dec. 8. 704-894-2519.

Center of the Earth Gallery Page H. Laughlin: The Interiors Series. Through Oct. 31. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Christa Faut Gallery Ray Kleinlein. Solo exhibition of oil paintings. Through Nov. 16. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Clay on Camden Coffee Cup Show. Show debut celebrating The Queen's Beans Coffee Shop's recent Golden Cup Award. Through October. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.

Cone Center Gallery, UNCC Janet Orselli. An exhibit entitled Engenderings. Through Nov. 5. 704-687-3315.

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

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Natalie Bork. Through Nov. 27. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.

Dalton Gallery Jubilee Juried Exhibition. Through Nov. 15. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

Depot Visual Arts Center, Mooresville Nell Landers and Mary Setzer. A mixed-media exhibition. Through October. 103 W. Center Ave. 704-663-6661.

ElderArt Gallery Romantic Impressions by Tom Perkinson. Paintings centered around urban landscapes. Through Oct. 30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Foust Studio Convergence. A group exhibition of collection of figures, abstracts, and still lifes. Through October. Silhouette. Figurative and abstract paintings by Charlotte Foust. Through October. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.

Gallery 620 Rusk Masterton, Jennifer Cannon and Frank Haas. Through October. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.

The Gallery at Carillon Tanja Softic. Exhibition titled On the Nature of Things. Through Jan. 21. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.

Gallery L, Main Library Sharing the Chores: Works on Paper by Jonathan Green. Works by Gullah artist. Through October. Sharing the Chores: Works on Paper by Jonathan Green. Hand drawn lithographs and serigraphs. Through October. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University Byron Baldwin. An exhibit of large-scale photographs. Reception Nov. 12, 6-7:30pm. Oct. 21-Nov. 12. 704-233-8300.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Sherrie Wolf. New still life paintings by Portland, Oregon artist. Through Oct. 30. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Hodges Taylor Gallery Susan Harbage Page. An exhibit of photographs. Through October. Gather 'Round the Table. Featuring 50 Penland artists. A portion of sales go to the Preserve Penland Campaign. Oct. 21-30. Peter Milton: Recent Prints. Oct. 21-30. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Icehouse Center Gallery, Davidson Bringing Clay to Life. Cynthia Bringle. Through October. 432 S. Main St. 704-892-7323.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Andrew Wyeth: America's Painter. An exhibit of watercolors. Oct. 23-Nov. 27. Brian Rutenberg. New paintings of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Oct. 23-Nov. 27. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.

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. Through Nov. 7. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.

McColl Center for Visual Art Likeness: Portraits of Artists by Other Artists. 60 visually and conceptually diverse works in a range of mediums. Oct. 21-Nov. 6. Fall 2004 Artists-in-Residence. Through Nov. 22. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

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

NoDa Artist Network Ripple Marks. San Francisco based visual artist and poet Stacy Nathaniel Jackson featuring artwork and poetry reading. Through October. 2424 N. Davidson St. 704-358-4210.

Pottery Central Pottery Central Gallery. Functional, sculptural and decorative pottery by local potters. Friday & Saturday 10-5 or call for appointment. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.

Redsky Gallery Dynamic Pixellation. New Works by Svetlana Baklanova. Through Nov. 12. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.

Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC Gayle Wimmer. An exhibit entitled Restructuring Memory. Through Nov. 7. Rowe Arts Building, 9201 University Blvd.

Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop Building Modernism. Two exhibitions that explore modernist themes through the printmaking medium. Through Oct. 27. 1898 Alumni Dr. 803-323-2493.

Shain Gallery Beyond Time and Place. An exhibition of Luke Allsbrook paintings. Through October. 601 Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Stretch Gallery N Studios Jenny Kimball. Through October. 10726 Pineville Rd, Pineville. 704-552-5678.

Synergy Studios, Shelby Inner Space. New work by the five Synergy artists who interpret the concept of inner space in their various media. Oct. 21-Nov. 18. 212-B W. Warren St. 704-487-0144.

The Blue Door Group Exhibition. Paintings, sculpture and handcrafted jewelry. Through October. 618 West Morehead st. 704-372-7726.

W.D.O. Four Voices. From the mountains. Reception: Nov. 5, 6-9pm. Through Nov. 13. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center The North Carolina Connection. Featuring Jim Moon, Sergei Andreevski and five additional Macedonian artists. Through Nov. 6. Moon, Cat, Dog. Work by Emily Weinstein. Through Oct. 30. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.

Winthrop University Galleries Building Modernism with Prints. People, places, passions 1750-1950. From the Mint Museum's Permanent Collection. Through Oct. 27. Etched in Memory. Highlights the "Points of Departure" series, by Peter Milton. Through Oct. 27. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.