Arts Agenda 

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A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline A tribute to Cline presented by North Carolina Stage Ensemble. A dinner theatre event. Fri., Jan. 28, 6:15 p.m. $15-$30. Batte Fine Arts Center, Wingate. 704-233-8300.

The Exonerated Charlotte Repertory Theatre presents the regional premiere of play showcasing the testimonies of real-life exonerees. www.charlotterep.org. Feb. 4-20, Wed. - Thu., 7:30pm; Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 2pm. $31.50-$37.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

The Glass Mendacity The Yorkville Players present a send-up of Tennessee Williams' three most celebrated dramas. www.yorkvilleplayers.com. Feb. 4-5, 11-12, 8pm; Feb. 6 & 13, 3pm. $8. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-7505.

Much Ado About Nothing The Palmetto Teen Group Actors present the Shakespearian comedy. In the Courtroom. Jan. 27-28, 7pm; Jan. 29, 2pm & 7pm. $5-$7. Tom S. Getty's Center, 201 E. Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

Noises Off A presentation of Michael Frayn's farce. www.theatrecharlotte.org. Jan. 27-29, Feb. 3-5, 10-12 at 8pm; Feb. 6 & 13 at 2:30pm. $17-$22. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-334-9128.

The Odd Couple Piedmont Players Theatre presents Neil Simon's classic. www.piedmontplayers.com. Jan. 27-29, Feb. 2-5, 7:30pm; Jan. 30, 2:30pm. $9-$15. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

Suitcase BareBones Theatre Group presents the the Southeastern premiere of Obie Award-winner Melissa James Gibson's Suitcase or, those that resemble flies from a distance, directed by Allison Modafferi. www.barebones.org. Feb. 3-20. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.Theater: Ongoing

Fahrenheit 451 Children's Theatre of Charlotte will present Bradbury's own stage adaptation of his classic novel. Jan. 28, 7:30pm; Feb. 4, 7:30pm; Feb. 5, 3pm & 7:30pm. $10-$12. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Movin' Out This Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp collaboration brings 24 Billy Joel classics to new life as it tells the story of five life-long friends over two decades. www.blumenthalcenter.org. Jan. 25-30. $25-$75. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-1000.Visual Arts: Openings

Afro-American Cultural Center Women of a New Tribe II. This project features b&w photos by photojournalist Jerry Taliaferro, who has done a series celebrating the beauty of African American women. Feb. 4-March 31. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Jerald Melberg Gallery The Monoprint in Three Directions. An exhibition of prints by Romare Bearden, Wolf Kahn and Robert Motherwell. Through March. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.

McColl Center for Visual Art On tactility and vulnerability. An Installation by Piet Stockmans. Opening Reception: Jan. 28, 6- 9pm. Through March 12. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

Pura Vida Gallery Worldly Art. Hand made artworks from local and international artists and artisans. Through February. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-453-5723.

Redsky Gallery Suzann Marchin. An exhibit by contemporary abstract artist. Opening Reception: Feb. 6:30-8:30 pm. Through February. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.

The Guild of Charlotte Artists Judged Art Exhibit. Reception and Awards: Feb. 5, 4pm. Charlotte Observer lobby. Feb. 5-March 4. 704-366-4300.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center Lewellen Padgett / Travis Conrad Erion. An exhibit of shadow boxes and paintings. Reception: Jan. 28, 6-8pm. Through Mar. 26. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.Visual Arts: Ongoing

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Jason Smith. A student exhibition of NASCAR photos. Through Feb. 25. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Bank of America Gallery Photography of the 1940s and 1950s. The collection includes the work of photographers whose diverse images reflect the many directions of the 40s and 50s. Through February. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.

Belk Visual Arts Center, Davidson College Threads of Conflict. An exhibition including tapestries from around the world that illustrate social unrest and the oppression of indigenous peoples as a result of political forces. Through Feb. 25. 704-894-2519.

Center of the Earth Gallery House and Home. Group exhibition of paintings and sculpture by 12 artists. Through Feb. 26. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Cosmos Cafe Violeta Moreno. An exhibition of paintings. Through January. 300 N. College St., Suite 101. 704-372-3553.

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Sharon Obee. An exhibition of works. Jan. 20-31. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.

ElderArt Gallery Coast to Coast, The American Landscape. A group exhibition of paintings. Jan. 20-Feb. 28. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Gaston County Public Library Frederick Douglass From Slavery to Freedom: The Journey to New York City. Touring exhibit. Jan. 20-31. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Hidell Brooks Gallery. Arless Day solo exhibition of collage paintings. Through February. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Hodges Taylor Gallery Paul Harcharik: An Intimate View. The artist articulates an intimate representation of the familiar landscape. Through Feb. 26. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.