Arts Agenda 

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Wine Up Soultry Tuesday's. Open-mic style poetry reading with R&B/Soul and Jazz playing in between and after the poetry set. Tuesdays, 9pm. $5. 3306 - C N. Davidson St. 980-721-5715.Theater: Openings

Theater: Openings

Caught in the Net Bigamy and the internet provide laughs aplenty in Ray Cooney's sequel to the hilarious Run for Your Wife. July 6-9, 13-16, 8pm; July 12, 7pm; July 10, 2:30pm. $16. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

I Loathe A Parade About Town Tours' ComeSolveIt-Charlotte Players present a murder mystery dinner theater. Sun., July 10, 6 p.m. $50, includes dinner, non-alcoholic beverage and the show. Palomino Restaurant, 525 N. Tryon St. 704-650-2799.

Laughing Wild Biting humor intersects with touching views on the realities of lonely people struggling to find themselves, and even love in a fast-paced, brutal world. July 14-24. $19.99. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

The METHod to my MADness This one man show is performed cabaret style through music and a narrative. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. July 7-16, Thurs-Sat, 9pm. $20. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Talley's Folly A lyrical play written by Lanford Wilson. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Knobloch Campus Center. July 7-9, 8pm; July 10, 2pm. $13-$15. Davidson College. 704-892-7953.Theater: Ongoing

Theater: Ongoing

Beauty and the Beast Disney musical presented by Charlotte Summer Theatre. www.charlottesummertheater.com. June 17-July 7. $16-$25. Dana Auditorium, Queens University. 704-342-5885.

Hairspray This Tony award-winning play is piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and music. June 28-July 10, Tues-Thu 8pm; Fri 8:15pm; Sat 2pm & 8:15pm; Sun 2pm & 7:30pm. $25-$80. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

The Story of Hansel & Gretel A musical presented by CPCC Summer Theatre. www.cpcc.edu/summer_theatre. July 5-9, 11-16 at 10am. $5. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.Visual Arts: Openings

Visual Arts: Openings

Gallery L, Main Library In Hopes of Freedom. An exhibit of works showcasing black Americans' role in Revolutionary War history. Artist Reception: July 17, 3-4:30pm. July 10-Aug. 28. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Hayes George Gallery Looking Eastward. An exhibit of landscape paintings by Bruce Park. July 15-Aug. 12. Vignettes. Group Still Life exhibition by gallery artists. July 15-Aug. 12. 225 East Worthington Ave. # 100. 704-332-3278.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Introductions 2. A group exhibition. Opening Reception: July 8, 6-8pm. July 8-Aug. 27. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

The Light Factory John Scarlata. "Forms From The Earth" exhibition. Middleton McMillan Gallery. July 8-Aug. 4. The Members' Show. Opening Reception: July 8, 6-9pm. July 8-Aug. 4. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

Pura Vida Gallery Art & Culture. Featuring live performances and art fromlocal and international artists. 2nd Friday, 7-10pm. 1521 Central Ave. 704-335-8587.

Redsky Gallery 2nd Anniversary Celebration. Sale and live auction. Fri., July 8, 6-8 p.m. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.

The Arts Palette, Tryon Firemarks. A group exhibition. July 9-Aug. 10. 50 Melrose Ave. 864-457-5408.Visual Arts: Ongoing

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Actor's Theatre Connatser, Cook, DiNello & Starr. A group exhibition. Through Sept. 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Boundless Art. An inspirational mixed-media exhibit showcasing art of individuals with developmental disabilities. Artists' Reception & Fund Raising event: July 23: 6-9pm. July 1-30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Bank of America Gallery Decades 1940-1990. Art from the Bank of America Collection. June 28-July 9. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.

Bank of America Plaza Within Our Walls. A group exhibition of contemporary artwork. June 28-Nov. 1. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Center for the Arts, Rock Hill Photography Competition Exhibition. Lewandowski Classroom Gallery and Perimeter Gallery. June 28-July 20. 121 E. Main St.

Center of the Earth Gallery Colors of Summer. A group exhibition. July 1-Aug. 20. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Charlotte Art League Driven to Abstraction. An exhibit of works by Holly Consol. In the Consol Design Studio. Through July. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Cosmos Cafe Contrary Views. A solo exhibit by Charlotte artist Mike Watson. Through July. 300 N. College St., Suite 101. 704-372-3553.

Dalton Gallery Murry Handler. An exhibit of recent works. Artist Reception: July 14. July 4-Aug. 15. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

ElderArt Gallery Form and Substance. Exhibit of works by Karen Roberson Powell & Leandro Manzo. June 28-July 16. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Gallery 620 Baghdad Reunion. Photography by an American-Iraqi during reunion with family after 24 years. Through July. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.

Green Rice Designs & Studio Local and Regional Artist Fine Art, Crafts and Furniture. Through July. 451 East 36th St. 704-344-0300.