Arts Agenda 

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Park Road Books Larry Baker. Author will discuss and sign Athens America. Wed., April 20, 7 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.

Spoken Word

Jackson's Java Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Thu., April 14, 8 p.m. 8544 University City Blvd. 704-595-9526.

Theatre Charlotte Class Five Poets. "If the Shoe Fits". Sat., April 16, 8 p.m. Free. Perpendicular Poets. 5th anniversary show. Sun., April 17, 3 p.m. Free. 501 Queens Rd. 704-875-6112.

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.

Little Shop of Horrors The school's drama dept. will present the musical. Apr. 14-16, 7pm. $8-$10. Myers Park Sr. High School, 2400 Colony Rd. 980-343-5800.

Peter Pan 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.

The Sound of Music The South Meck High School Performing Arts Dept. will present the the classic musical. In the Auditorium. Apr. 14-16, 7pm; Apr. 17, 2pm. $7. South Mecklenburg High School, 8900 Park Rd. 980-343-3600.

Theater: Ongoing

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Community Playhouse of Lancaster County will perform. Apr. 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.

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. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Visual Arts: Openings

ArtHouse Sky Hixson. An exhibition of recent works. Fri., April 15, 7-11 p.m. 3103 Cullman Ave. 704-577-4587.

Dig Dug's Pop Art Emporium Greatest Weinie Roast on Earth. Featuring the Art of Bloo Empire. Sat., April 16, 6-11 p.m. 917 Pecan Ave. 704-358-4880.

Hayes George Gallery Andrew Lui. An exhibition of paintings. Opening Reception: Apr. 15. April 15-May 28. 225 East Worthington Ave. # 100. 704-332-3278.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Face to Face. Solo exhibition of etchings, woodcuts and screenprints by the critically acclaimed artist Chuck Close. April 23-May 28. Rick Horton. Sculpture and Works on Paper. April 23-May 28. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Raw Vision. A group exhibition of paintings. Artists Reception: Apr. 16, 1-4pm. Through May. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.

Shain Gallery Personal Space. An exhibition of works by Geoffrey Johnson & Kim Schuessler. Artist Reception: Apr. 22, 6-9pm. April 22-May 30. 601 Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Actor's Theatre Kevin Starr. An exhibit of paintings. April 7-23. 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

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.

Bank of America Gallery Decades 1940-1990. Art from the Bank of America Collection. April 7-July 9. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.

Bank of America Plaza Within Our Walls. A group exhibition of contemporary artwork. April 7-Nov. 1. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Center of the Earth Gallery Duy Huynh. An exhibit of new paintings. April 7-24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Christa Faut Gallery Scott Duce. A solo exhibition of paintings and drawings. April 7-18. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Amy Steinberg. An exhibit of paintings. April 7-May 28. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.

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

Davidson College Break Thy Leg. A multi-media exhibition of art and design from the Royal Shakespeare Company. April 7-15. 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. Photographs of nature, landscapes and human interest - all taken by Charlotteans. April 7-17. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.