Arts Agenda 

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North County Regional Library The Secrets of War. Join Asheville-based writer Terry Garren for a discussion of his novel The Secrets of War, based on the Civil War experiences of his great-grandparents. Mon., April 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 704-895-0318.

Spoken Word

Jackson's Java Poetry Open Mic. Featuring local poets and the event is hosted by Jonathan Rice. Thu., April 14, 8 p.m. 8544 University City Blvd. 704-595-9526.

Wine Up Touch One Thursdays. Poetry and live music. Thurs, 9:30pm. $5-$10. 3306 - C N. Davidson St. 704-372-2633.

Theater: Openings

I'm Not Rappaport Production of Tony Award winning comedy. www.nccast.com. Apr. 13-16, 21-23, 28-30, 8pm; Apr. 14, 24 & May 1, 2:30pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Community Playhouse of Lancaster County will perform. Apr. 8-9, 14-15 & 16, 8pm. $7-$11. Stevens Auditorium, Lancaster, 476 Hubbard Dr. 803-289-8092.

Miss Nelson Is Missing! A presentation of the award-winning musical. April 8-23. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-333-8983.

On the Record A Disney musical featuring 64 beloved songs from films. Apr. 12-14, 8pm; Apr. 15, 8:15pm; Apr. 16, 2pm & 8:15pm; Apr. 17, 2pm & 7:30pm. $23-$61. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500.

Peter Pan The classic story presented by the Piedmont Players. www.piedmontplayers.com. April 14-16, 20-23, 7:30pm; April 16,17, 23, 2:30pm. $9-$15. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

Tick,Tick...Boom! Actor's Theatre of Charlotte present a musical from the creator of Rent. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Apr. 6-23, Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Apr. 17, 2:30pm. $17-$22, Apr. 12 is "Pay What You Can Night." Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Theater: Ongoing

The House of Yes A play presented by the theatre department. Contains adult content and language. BlackBox Theatre of Cunningham Fine Arts Building. Apr. 1-5, 7:30pm. $4. Davidson College. 704-894-2340.

Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In Yorkville Players production based on the popular late 1960s TV program. www.yorkvilleplayers.com. Apr. 8-9 at 8pm; Apr. 10 at 3pm. $8. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-7505.

Visual Arts: Openings

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Carter Seibels. Charleston glass artist and jewelry designer will display Divali Glass Jewelry. Artist Reception: Apr. 14, 5:30-7pm. April 8-May 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Dalton Gallery Sybil Mitchell & Suzann Marchin. An exhibition of recent works. Reception: Apr. 7, 5:30-7:30pm. Through May 16. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

Queen's Gallery & Art Center Verge. A group exhibition. Opening: Apr. 8, 6-9pm. Through April. 1212 The Plaza. 704-372-2993.

Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. 17th annual exhibit. Preview and Awards Reception: Apr. 8, 6:30-8pm. April 11-June 24. 1898 Alumni Dr. 803-323-2493.

Winthrop University Galleries Kaminer Haislip. MFA Thesis exhibition. Opening Reception: Apr. 8, 6:30-8pm. Patrick Gallery. April 11-May 9. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Actor's Theatre Kevin Starr. An exhibit of paintings. April 1-23. 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Bank of America Gallery Decades 1940-1990. Art from the Bank of America Collection. April 1-July 9. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.

Bank of America Plaza Within Our Walls. A group exhibition of contemporary artwork. March 31-Nov. 1. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Center of the Earth Gallery Duy Huynh. An exhibit of new paintings. March 31-April 24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Christa Faut Gallery Scott Duce. A solo exhibition of paintings and drawings. March 31-April 18. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Amy Steinberg. An exhibit of paintings. April 5-May 28. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.

Davidson College Break Thy Leg. A multi-media exhibition of art and design from the Royal Shakespeare Company. March 31-April 15. 704-894-2344.

ElderArt Gallery Introductions. An exhibit of four painters. Through April. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Gallery 620 Middle East Meets Middle America. Montages by Charleston artist Aaron Knight. Through April. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.

The Gallery at Carillon Janos Eneydi. Exhibition: Made in America. Through June 11. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.

Gallery L, Main Library Jack Weil's World. Tour the globe through the lens of a camera and photographs of nature, landscapes and human interest - all taken by Charlotteans. March 31-April 17. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Gaston County Public Library Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation. A national touring exhibition. Through Apr. 15. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.

Green Rice Designs & Studio Fig. An exhibit of works by Michele Norris and Michelle Sutton. Through Apr. 23. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.