Fall Arts Events 

ArtFest Artists and Craftsmen from around the Southeast are selected to participate in this juried show. Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sept. 26, 1-6 p.m. Free. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews. 704-847-3649.

Calle Cinco Latin Street Festival A celebration of Latin culture, food and entertainment. At 5th St. (Church & Tryon). A part of Charlotte Shout. www.charlotteshout.com. Sat., Sept. 18, 12-10 p.m. $5. 704-342-1111.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival A combination of outdoor theater, circus, arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament and feast. At 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville. Oct. 2- Nov. 14, Sat-Sun, 10am-5:30pm. $5-$14. 704-896-5544.

Charlotte Shout A month-long cultural arts festival celebrating art, music, dance, theater, heritage and culinary arts. Various locations all around town. www.charlotteshout.com. Sept. 3-25.

Culinary Arts Experience & Blues, Brews & BBQ A festival dedicated to food, wine, music and the Culinary Arts. Featuring celebrity judges including Wolfgang Puck. At Gateway Village. A Charlotte Shout Event. www.charlotteshout.com. Sept. 23-25.

Downtown Art and Wine Festival Patrons can taste a variety of wines and view a selection of art work at several downtown venues. All artwork, wine, and merchandise will be available for purchase, a percentage will benefit Hospice and The Susan G. Komen Foundation. Main Street, Rock Hill. Sat., Sept. 18, 6-9 p.m. Free. 803-325-1396.

Family Vaudeville Extravaganza Steve Langley will host variety arts showcase of physical comedy, illusion, and object manipulation. Sat., Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m. $3-$5. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-849-2135.

Festival in the Park Range of musical, performance, and visual arts native to the Southeast, many special programs and events. Sept. 23, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 24, 12-10 p.m.; Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Freedom Park.

Gospel Shout! A concert showcasing the music of local gospel and shout bands. A part of Charlotte Shout. www.charlotteshout.com. Tue., Sept. 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. United House of Prayer, 2321 Beatties Ford Rd.

Great Grapes! Wine and Music Festival Feature wine samples of over 150 wines from NC Wineries, musical talent, gourmet food demonstrations, and over 100 artists and crafters. Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall. www.uncorkthefun.com. Oct. 9, 12-9 p.m.; Oct. 10, 12-6 p.m. $15-$20. 800-830-3976 x.106.

Hurricane Hugo Festival Juggling festival for the whole family. Village Green. Sat., Sept. 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Davidson College. 704-849-2135.

Jubilee: Harvest of the Arts Many events including entertainment, displays of local art, children's crafts, exhibitions and more. Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Free. Dalton Gallery, Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

Classical Music

50th Annual Singing Christmas Tree Carolina Voices celebrate 50 years of bringing holiday music to life through music, puppetry and dance joined by the Grey Seal Puppets and the Charlotte City Ballet. Dec. 10, 8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Dec. 12, 3 p.m. $12-$25. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-374-1564.

Burt Bacharach With numerous chart toppers, Bacharach has penned songs like I Say A Little Prayer, and will be joined for two performances by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Oct. 1, 8 p.m.; Oct. 2, 8 p.m. $18-$68. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Canadian Brass The quintet presents works in the classical repertoire, but also performs jazz, contemporary concert music and popular songs. Belk Theater. Mon., Oct. 4, 8 p.m. $15-$65. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Chamber Music Janice Bradner, piano, Matt Lavin, cello, and Tatiana Karpova, violin. Sun., Oct. 10, 3 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.

Charlotte Symphony Conductor Christof Perick will conduct Mozart's Piano Concerto No.27 and Bruckner's Fourth Symphony. www.charlottesymphony.org. Sept. 10-11, 8pm. $15-$73. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Charlotte Symphony Conducting Serenade for 13 Winds and Metamorphosen, Strauss interpreter Christof Perick will express the artist's teenage optimism to adult reflection. Also Brahm's Symphony No.1. www.charlottesymphony.org. Oct. 8-9, 8pm. $14-$68. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

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.

Charlotte Symphony A concert dedicated to the life of Beethoven and his only opera Fidelio. www.charlottesymphony.org. Nov. 5; Nov. 6. $15-$73. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Charlotte Symphony Performing Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet and a finale by Borodin's Second Symphony, featuring violinist Kyoko Takezawa. www.charlottesymphony.org. Nov. 12; Nov. 13. $14-$68. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall concert with Junior Youth Orchestra. www.charlottesymphony.org. Wed., Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. $4-$6. Dana Auditorium, Queens University. 704-972-2000.

Christmas Wonderland Charlotte's largest Christmas show with 400 performers. Belk Theater. www.charlottephilharmonic.org. Sun., Nov. 28, 8 p.m. $17.50-$35. 704-846-2788.

Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Performing Grieg's Peer Gynt Suites, Mussorgsky's Night on Ball Mountain, and Shubert's Rosemund overture. Wed., Oct. 6, 8 p.m. Free. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2357.

Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Featured work will be Dvorak's New World Symphony. Tue., Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Free. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

Dresden Philharmonic Protegee Julia Fischer will be performing. Sun., Nov. 14, 3 p.m. $15-$65. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Elizabeth Hainen Performance by the acclaimed principal harpist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. www.charlottephilharmonic.org. Sat., Oct. 2. $25. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-846-2788.

Fall Gala with Renee Fleming Making her first orchestral debut, Fleming will sing accompanied by conductor Christof Perick and the Charlotte Symphony. Wed., Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. $40-$70. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

First Tuesday Concerts Monthly performances of Chamber Music. www.chambermusicatstpeters.org. At St. Peter's (12:10pm); After work concert and reception at Hodges Taylor Gallery (5:30pm). Free. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 West 7th St. 704-332-7746.

A John Williams Spectacular Celebrating the most popular film composer of modern time, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will play scores from Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, and many more. Nov. 26, 8 p.m.; Nov. 27, 8 p.m. $15-$64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

k.d. lang Four-time Grammy winner k.d. lang is a premier female vocalist and will be joined by conductor Albert-George Schram. Thu., Oct. 14, 8 p.m. $22-$65. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-3600.

Lisa de la Salle Making her debut at 13 at the Louvre, she is the first-prize winner of the 2004 Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York and the 2003 European Young Concert Artists Auditions in Paris. Tyler-Tallman Hall Sloan Music Center. Thu., Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $10-15. Davidson College. 704-894-2135.

Macbeth Presented by Opera Carolina, based on Shakespeare's tragedy about witches' prophecies and the quest for power. Sung in Italian. www.operacarolina.org. Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Oct. 24, 2 p.m. $34-$275. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Magic of Christmas A Charlotte tradition conducted by Alan Yamamoto featuring the Oratorio Singers, choirs, and orchestral favorites. Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Dec. 3, 8 p.m.; Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Masterworks One Season opening gala featuring Tchaikovsky variations on a Rococo theme and Dvorak Symphony No.8. Sun., Oct. 3, 3 p.m. Dana Auditorium, Queens University.

Messiah The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Oratorio Singers and will celebrate the holidays with Handel's Messiah. Wed., Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St.

A Morning at the Movies: The Music of Film Come join Conductor Alan Yamamoto as he celebrates the songs by famed composer John Williams through his works in E.T., Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and Indiana Jones. Pre-concert festival starts at 10 a.m. Sat., Nov. 27, 11 a.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Mostly Mozart Series Performed by The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Various locations. www.charlottesymphony.org. Sept. 17, 18 & 23; Nov. 18-20. $15. 704-972-2000.

Phantoms of the Orchestra Joined by the Magic Circle Mime Company, watch as Alan Yamamoto directs the maestro and his terrified assistant. Pre-concert festival starts at 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 2, 11 a.m. $8-$20. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Random Acts of Song Celebrating Thanksgiving and charity through classical choral music. www.carolinavoices.org. Sun., Nov. 21, 5 p.m. $10-$12. St. Patrick's Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth Rd. 704-374-1564.

Rock Hill Chamber Orchestra Thomas Hildreth, conductor. Sun., Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.

The St. Lawrence String Quartet Performing over 1500 times together worldwide in the last 12 years, the quartet has become a regular at music festivals like Spoleto USA, Sante Fe Chamber Music Festival, and Mostly Mozart in New York. Tyler-Tallman Hall Sloan Music Center. Wed., Nov. 17, 8 p.m. $10-15. Davidson College. 704-894-2135.

Stars and Stripes Forever A dazzling patriotic celebration featuring Buddy Watcher. Belk Theater. www.charlottephilharmonic.org. Sat., Sept. 4, 8 p.m. $17.50-$35. 704-846-2788.

The Three Sopranos A faculty series. Sun., Sept. 26, 4 p.m. Free. Tillman Auditorium, Winthrop U, Rock Hill. 803-323-2255.

Winthrop Chorale/Chamber Singers Also performing, Winthrop Jazz Voices. McBryde Hall. Mon., Nov. 22, 8 p.m. Free. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2255.

Winthrop Flute Choir Directed by Jill O'Neil. Sun., Nov. 21, 4 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.

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.

Winthrop Jazz Ensemble Directed by Phil Thompson. Mon., Nov. 8, 8 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.

Winthrop Olde English Wind Ensemble Conducted by William Malambri. Byrnes Auditorium. Mon., Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Free. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2255.

Winthrop Percussion Ensemble Directed by Jason Nicholson. Thu., Nov. 4, 8 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.

Winthrop Symphonic Band Also performing, Winthrop/Olde English Wind Ensemble. Brynes Auditorium. Fri., Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Free. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 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.

Young People's Concert Glinka Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla and visual display provided by The Light Factory. Sun., Nov. 7, 3 p.m. University City United Methodist Church, 6100 W. Sugar Creek Road.

Comedy

Bayou Kitchen Comedy. Extreme Improv performs every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm, featuring audience interactive comedy; Psychotic Pooch performs bizarre sketch comedy at 10pm (704-502-8423). www.extremeimprov.com www.psychoticpooch.com. $10. 1958 E 7th St. 866-467-7681.

The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances. Sept. 1-4: Mo Alexander; Sept. 8-11: Mike Veneman & Todd McGune; Sept. 15-18: John Joseph & Grandma Lee; Sept. 22-25: Joe West; Sept. 30-Oct. 2: Aries Spears & Brian Cork; Oct. 8-9: Pauly Shore; Oct. 13-16: Ronnie Bullard & Matt Davis; Oct. 20-23: Mike Armstrong & James Sibley; Oct. 27-30: Scott Angrave & Andy Hendrickson. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

The Perch Sketch Theater and Comedy Club. New location. Friday & Saturday, 9pm & 11pm. 3306 North Davidson. 704-372-7724.

Tyber Creek Pub The Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience. Reservations suggested. www.pinkturtle.net. Fridays, 8pm. $5. 1933 S. Blvd. 704-301-1564.

Dance

Beatles, Barbeque and Balanchine Two world premiere ballets, one set to music by the Beatles and the other inspired by the Southern writer Flannery O'Connor. The third piece is George Balanchine's Divertimento No.15 by Mozart. Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 24, 8 p.m.; Sept. 25, 8 p.m. Belk Visual Arts Center.

Casanova Frankenstein & Murder Woyzeck Moving Poets present a political horror satire in which Frankenstein's monster becomes President. Oct. 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 7pm. $15-$25. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36 St. 704-527-6683.

Davidson Dance Ensemble Dance Performance. Duke Family Performance Hall. Nov. 12, 8 p.m.; Nov. 13, 8 p.m. $5. Davidson College.

Dracula Presented by Moving Poets. Oct. 20, 22, 24, 28, 30, Wed.-Sat, 8pm; Sun. 7pm. $15-$25. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36 St. 704-527-6683.

Fall Dance Concert The presentation of original works promises to be a stunning evening of movement. Dec. 1-4. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-3315.

Holiday 6/15 Six world premieres presented by Moving Poets. Dec. 9-19. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.

Innovative Works This program has become a trademark for the North Carolina Dance Theatre. Showcases innovative choreography by NCDT dancers Uri Sands and Mary Hudetz, Septime Weber and Daryle Gray, and Mark Godden's long awaited Double Blind. Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 12, 8 p.m.; Nov. 13, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Koresh Dance Company Philadelphia's own prestigious newcomer to the national stage, directed by Ronen Koresh, boasts sold-out performances by precise dancers with passionate choreography. Duke Family Performance Hall. www.davidson.edu/tickets. Fri., Sept. 10, 8 p.m. $15-25. Davidson College. 704-894-2135.

NC Youth Tap Ensemble Performance of several dance styles. Thu., Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. $10. George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University. 704-233-8300.

The Nutcracker Celebrate the holiday season with this classical ballet accompanied by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 12, 2 p.m.; Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 18, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 19, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

On Your Toes Jazz, ballet and gangsters all in this musical comedy. Robinson Hall. www.uncc.edu/dance. Nov. 4-14. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-2599.

Project Hometown Moving Poets presents an original dance-theatre and multi-media "hip-opera" performance. Nov. 18-20. $15-$25. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36 St. 704-527-6683.

Senior Dance Showcase Choreography by senior dance majors with a wide variety of dance styles. Dec. 3, 8 p.m.; Dec. 4, 2 p.m. $5-$10. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop. 803-323-2255.

Winthrop Dance Theatre Evening of works choreographed by faculty and guest artists. Nov. 10-13, 8 p.m., Nov. 14, 2 p.m. $5-$10. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop. 803-323-2287.

Museums

Charlotte Museum of History American Indian Traditions. Including storytelling, crafts, music and dancing. Sat., Nov. 13, 1-4 p.m. $6. Celtic Traditions Festival. Enjoy traditional Irish and Scottish dance, bagpipes, contemporary Celtic music and more. Sat., Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Civil War Lantern Tour. An in-depth look into the conditions, hopes and fears that common foot soldiers of the Civil War lived with. Sat., Oct. 16, 6-10 p.m. $4-$8. The Electoral College is Not a Party School. Author Kenneth C. Davis explores the ins and outs of the presidential process. Sat., Oct. 2, 7 p.m. $4-$6. Exhibits Alive: 20th Century. Interpreters and activities bring the Museum to life. Sat., Oct. 16, 2-4 p.m. 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. Aug. 11-Jan. 2. Soldier's Stories: War in the First Person. Through Sept. 30. Solving the Rock House Mysteries. Interactive exhibit examines clues revealed by photographs, oral histories, and archaeological discoveries. Opening, Nov. 20, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Daily. Stitched from the Soul. The Farmer-James collection of African American quilts. Members Preview, Sept. 30, 7-9p.m. Sept. 30-March 25. Stitched from the Soul. Exploring antebellum slave quilts with author Dr. Gladys-Marie Fry. Tue., Oct. 5, 7 p.m. $4-$6. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.

Discovery Place Communication Exhibit. Follow electronic messages around the world, see your voice, and get a glimpse at the next generation of the information age. Sept. 4-Jan. 10. Mix & Max: Omnimax after hours. The program is aimed at anyone looking for something different. Live music, Omnimax films, food and cash bar. Third Friday of every month. $10 members $12 non-members. Omnimax. Now showing: Ocean Oasis, NASCAR: The IMAX Experience, T. rex: Back to the Cretaceous, and Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance. Call or visit website for times. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.

Levine Museum of the New South 350th Anniversary of Jews in America. Commemorative program with writer Steve Oney. Sun., Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Being Native American Today. Enjoy the exhibit We're Still Here, a light reception, and a panel of Native American representatives. Tue., Nov. 30, 6 p.m. Free. Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Disturbing Memories. Tim Tyson will talk about his new book Blood Done Signed My Name. Wed., Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Food for Thought. Fried chicken dinner and lecture with John T. Edge. Thu., Nov. 18, 6 p.m. $20-$25. Living Traditions. Folk Arts of the American South. Sept. 10-Jan. 9. Native Americans in the Carolinas Celebration. Activities, learning, and exhibits. Sat., Sept. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rural Voices and Visions. A regional conversation about the sense of place, importance, and challenges of rural land. Sun., Nov. 21, 3 p.m. We're Still Here: Native Americans in the Southeast. Sept. 10-Jan. 9. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

Mint Museum of Art Andrew Wyeth: The Helga Pictures. Oct. 16-Jan. 9. North Carolina Pottery: A Restless Tradition. Oct. 30-Feb. 27. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. Pottery American Style. Sept. 18-Feb. 20. Revelation: A Fresh Look at Contemporary Collections. Aug. 11-Sept. 19. VantagePoint II. Julie Heffernan: Interior Transformations, featuring large scale paintings. Aug. 11-Sept. 5. VantagePoint III: Elizabeth Turk - The Collars. Oct. 2-Dec. 31. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Nature of Craft and the Penland Experience. Aug. 11-Jan. 30. Speaking Volumes: Vessels from the Collections of Mint Museums. Aug. 28-April 17. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

Museum of York County Our Changing Landscapes: Early views of people and places in Carolina Piedmont. Sept. 25-May 15. Vernon Grant. An exhibit of Grant's work, Storybook Village. Through Oct. 31. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

Schiele Museum, Gastonia Within these hills. A photographic exhibition. Aug. 11-Oct. 3. 1500 East Garrison Blvd. 704-866-6900.

Readings & Signings

Davidson College Steven Sherrill and Judy Goldman. Author of The Slow Way Back, Goldman will sign books and speak about her poetry. Author and professor Steven Sherrill will also read and sign his novels The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break and Visits from the Drowned Girl. Tue., Nov. 9. 704-894-2441.

Spoken Word

Afro-American Cultural Center Reflections. A poetry slam. A part of Charlotte Shout. www.charlotteshout.com. Sat., Sept. 11, 3-6 p.m. Free. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

ElderArt Gallery Gail Peck and Diana Pinckney. Poetry readings by Charlotte-based writers. Sun., Oct. 3, 4 p.m. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

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.

Southend Performing Arts Center BareBones Poetry Project. SPAC will feature regional authors reading selections of their poetry, short stories and performance poetry. Third Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Tonic The Soul Movement. An underground nite for Spoken Word/Poetry, Soul Classics, Neo-Soul, Deep/Soulful House, Urban Grooves & Underground Hip-Hop. www.thesoulmovement.com. Sundays. $5 before 9:30pm. 1427 E. 4th St. 704-580-7187.

Theater

9 by 9 at 9 Theatre Charlotte showcases works of local playwrights, directors and actors with nine plays, each nine minutes. Dec. 3-4, 9 p.m. $9. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

A.D. The story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Performed live outdoors. www.narroway.net. Sept. 17, 8 p.m.; Sept. 18, 8 p.m. $13-15. King's Arena, Fort Mill, 2175 Gethsemane Ct., Fort Mill. 803-802-2300.

Alice in Wonderland Fun adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Nov. 26-28, Fri., Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $7. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Art Deals with questions of friendship, intellectual honesty, and what is or isn't art. Tony and Olivier Award winner. Booth Playhouse. Oct. 22-Nov.7, Wed., Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8:00 p.m.; Sun., 2:00 p.m. $24.50-$37.50. Charlotte Repertory, 129 W. Trade St. 704-372-1000.

Barrage Join the Vagabond on a journey exploring the essence of music, movement, and imagination. Mon., Nov. 22, 8 p.m. $20-$35. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Blithe Spirit A modern classic, the first production of the department and directed by William Long. Oct. 6-9, 8p.m., Oct. 10, 2p.m. $5-$10. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop. 803-323-2287.

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/Thurs at 7:30p.m., Fri/Sat at 8p.m., Sun at 2:30p.m. $18-$23. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Cabaret A visual metaphor for the depraved and dangerous place of Berlin as the Nazis are beginning to come to power. Sept.9-26, Thurs., Fri., Sat., 8:00 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $17-$22. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Capitol Steps Performed by a team of former congressional aides who are the Weird Al Yankovic of political satire. Sun., Sept. 26, 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. $12.50-$32. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Centerstage Scenes, monologues, and poetic performances that depict the Gay American Experience. Sat., Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. $10. Lesbian & Gay Community Center, 1401 Central Ave. 704-333-0144.

Cherry Docs In this explosive play, David Gow explores the nature of hate. www.barebones.org. Nov. 4-21, Thurs.-Sat. 8p.m.; Sun. 3p.m. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Chicago City Limits New York's longest running comedy revue puts improv at its best! Duke Family Performance Hall. www.davidson.edu/tickets. Sat., Nov. 6, 8 p.m. $15-25. Davidson College. 704-894-2135.

A Christmas Story Humorist Jean Sheperd's memoir of growing up in the midwest of the 1940s. Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 8pm; Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 2:30pm. $10-$15. Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring Street, NW, Concord. 704-788-2405.

The Crucible Presented by Arts Repertory Theatre on the main stage. www.geocities.com/epic_arts_rep. Oct. 7-9, 14-17, 21-23 at 8pm; 2pm on Oct. 17. $15-$17, Oct. 14, "Pay what you can". 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.

Def Poetry Jam Russell Simmons returns, bringing nine poet-performers of different races and backgrounds. Mon., Nov. 29, 8 p.m. $22-$45. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

The Faculty Room Drama. Sept. 9-11, 15-18, 22-25 at 8pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 705-455-8542.

Fall One-Act Play Festival Evening of short one-act plays directed by theatre majors. Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; Dec. 5, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. $5-$10. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop. 803-323-2287.

The FGM (Fairy God Mother) and The Marriage Proposal Two one-act comedies by Chris Armogida and Anton Chekhov. Dec. 2-5. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-2599.

Fishes & Loaves: the Stories Jesus Told Narroway's arena dinner show, the story of Jesus comes to life in this interactive event. Performed live outdoors! Reservations required. www.narroway.net. Sept. 10, 8 p.m.; Sept. 11, 8 p.m.; Sept. 24, 8 p.m.; Sept. 25, 8 p.m. $19.95. King's Arena, Fort Mill, 2175 Gethsemane Ct., Fort Mill. 803-802-2300.

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 Arts Repertory Theatre presents The Premature Burial by Edgar Allan Poe. www.geocities.com/epic_arts_rep. Oct. 30, 8 p.m. & 12 a.m.; Oct. 31, 8 p.m. $5. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change! Four actors portray over 60 characters in a musical about dating, mating, marriage and life. Booth Playhouse. Dec.4-31, Wed., Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8:00 p.m.; Sun., 2:00 p.m. $24.50-$37.50. Charlotte Repertory, 129 W. Trade St. 704-372-1000.

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Adaptation by J.D. Jordan from the book by Laura Joffe Numeroff, performed by the Taradiddle Players. Ages 3+. Sept. 17-26. $10-$12. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat This musical, starring Jon Secada, chronicles the story of Joseph's rise to power. Nov. 16-21, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 8p.m.; Fri, Sat, 8:15p.m.; Sat, Sun Matinee, 2:00p.m.; Sun, 7:30p.m. $23-$64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Kabuki Magic Join the Omimeo Mime Theatre cast on a journey into all things Japanese. Nov. 12-14, Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 3 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. $7-$9. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

The King and I Featuring Sandy Duncan. Sept. 14-19, Tues./Wed./Thurs., 8p.m.; Fri., 8:15p.m.; Sat., 2p.m., 8:15p.m.; Sun., 2p.m., 7:30p.m. $23-$64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas Based on the stories by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Ages 5+. Dec. 3-12. $10-$15. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical Celebrates the life and times of Ellie Greenwich and her rise to fame. Oct. 7-10, 13-16, 7:30p.m., Sun. 2:30p.m. $9-$15. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

Lifegame Storytelling, visual theatre, live music and object animation combine to dramatize the details of a guest's life. www.barebones.org. Oct. 7-24, Thurs-Sat 8p.m., Sun 3p.m. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

The Love of the Nightingale A promise between sisters creates a series of unpredicted events. Ages 13+. Duke Family Performance Hall. www.davidson.edu/tickets. Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 22, 8 p.m.; Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Oct. 24, 2 p.m. $6-$12. Davidson College. 704-894-2135.

A Mad, Mad Madrigal! Performed by Arts Repertory Theatre, in rep with Actor's Theatre of Charlotte's Santaland Diaries. www.geocities.com/epic_arts_rep. Dec. 3-6, 10-13, 17-22, Fri/Sat at 9:30p.m.; Sun/Wed at 7:30p.m. $15. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Mark Twain Tonight! Hal Holbrook performs as Mark Twain in a one-man production. Sun., Oct. 10, 4 p.m. $15-$55. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

The Monster Show Join Charlotte's Grey Seal Puppets for some Halloween fun. Oct. 29-31, Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. $7-$9. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Nuncrackers Nunsense Christmas Musical will feature all new songs and typical Nunsense humor. Dec. 2-11, Thurs.- Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10-$12. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., Gastonia. 704-865-0160.

Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical CPCC Theatre presents a musical about the nuns from Nunsense celebrating Christmas in town their own way. Dec. 3-12, Fri., Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

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.

Over the River and Through the Woods A comedy about change, individual choices, and the invisible ties that bind us to those we love. Booth Playhouse. Sept. 17- Oct.3, Wed., Thurs., 7:30p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8:00p.m.; Sun., 2:00p.m. $24.50-$37.50. Charlotte Repertory, 129 W. Trade St. 704-372-1000.

Pageant Depicts the trials and tribulations of six regional beauty contestants. Sept. 16-18, 22-25, Sept 30- Oct. 2. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Pastiche: An Original Work A transPerformance created by an ensemble of actors, musicians, dancers, and visual artists. Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 21, 2 p.m. $4-$6. Davidson College. 704-894-2340.

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. Oct.28- Nov.14, Thurs., Fri., Sat., 8:00 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $17-$22. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy Adaptation of Sid Fleischman's Newberry Award-winning book. Ages 5+. Oct. 8-24. $10-$15. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

The Producers The Mel Brooks musical. Oct. 19-31, Tues, Wed, Thurs at 8pm, Fri, Sat 8:15pm, Sat, Sun Matinee 2pm, Sun 7:30pm. $25-$75. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-1000.

Psycho Beach Party A spoof of 60s beach movies. www.barebones.org. Sept. 9-26, Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Rockapella Comfort & Joy A musical experience from the group that made a cappella cool. Dec. 15-16, 8p.m. $12.50-$25. McGlohon Theatre. 704-372-1000.

Rocky Horror Picture Show Special Halloween attraction. Oct. 29-30, 12a.m. $4-$5. McGlohon Theatre. 704-372-1000.

Scholastic's The Magic School Bus LIVE! Based on the TLC series and best-selling books. Mon., Nov. 8, 7 p.m. $15-$35. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Stalag 17 Drama. Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 at 8pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

Starstruck A big time Hollywood production is brought to a small town. Sept. 30- Oct. 9, Thurs.- Sat., 8 p.m; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10-$12. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., Gastonia. 704-865-0160.

A Streetcar Named Desire CPCC Theatre presents this Tennessee Williams gripping 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. 704-330-6534.

The Studio Series Dept. of Dance and Theare at UNCC presents a series of performances combining the work of faculty and student choreographers, dancers and directors and actors. Robinson Hall. Dec. 1-5. $5-$15. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-4473.

Sylvia A modern romantic comedy about marriage and a dog. Sept. 23-25, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 8pm; Sept. 26, 2:30pm. $10-$15. Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring Street, NW, Concord. 704-788-2405.

Take Me Out A brillant ode to baseball and the story of a popular baseball player. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Sept. 15-Oct. 2, Wed/Thurs at 7:30pm; Fri/Sat at 8pm; Sun at 2:30pm. $18-$23. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Tarradiddle Travels A performance by the Tarradiddle Players which explores four simple folk tales from four differnt countries. Ages 3-5. Nov. 6, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.; Nov. 7, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. $7-$9. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

The Santaland Diaries Mark Scarboro returns as the young man who takes a job as an elf at Macy's during the Christmas season to earn extra money. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Dec. 1-23, Wed/Thurs at 7:30pm; Fri at 8pm; Sun at 2:30pm. $20. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

'Tis the Season A compilation of seasonal celebrations from around the world by the Taradiddle Players. Ages 3+. Dec. 10-19. $10-$12. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Tomaseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas Features some of the most gifted Celtic artists performing today. Mon., Dec. 6, 8 p.m. $22-$45. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

A Tree With Arms and G.I. Joe An evening of one-acts. Oct. 6-9, 13-16, 20-23 at 8pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

Vanities One of the longest running off-Broadway plays in American history, depicts the loss of innocence and coming of age in America. Sept. 22-25, 8p.m. $5-$10. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop. 803-323-2287.

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

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown The Peanuts gang is back in a newly revised version of this family favorite musical. CPCC Theatre. Sept. 17-26, Fri., Sat., 8:00 p.m.; Sun. Sept. 26, 2:30 p.m. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Visual Arts: Openings

Afro-American Cultural Center Simple Folks. The African American Quilting Circle and folk artist Addie James. www.aacc-charlotte.org. Fri., Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. Free. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

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. Oct. 4-29. Charlotte-Mecklenburg High School Teachers. A combination of mixed media, 2- and 3-dimensional work from various intructors within the public school system. Nov. 1-Dec. 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

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

Center of the Earth Gallery Page H. Laughlin: The Interiors Series. Opening Reception: Sept. 3, 6-9pm. Sept. 3-Oct. 31. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Christa Faut Gallery Elizabeth Bradford. Dreams And Metaphor, solo exhibition of paintings. Sept. 6-Oct. 5. Ray Kleinlein. Solo exhibition of oil paintings. Oct. 8-Nov. 5. Jewelry Show. Also a group exhibition of paintings by Gallery artists. Nov. 16-Dec. 30. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Clay on Camden Lasting Impressions. Clay works by Celena H. Christos. Musicians Rick Spreitzer, Adam Whiting, Jason Hausman, and Brian Schick will perform. Fri., Sept. 3. Coffee Cup Show. Show debut celebrating The Queen's Beans Coffee Shop's recent Golden Cup Award, the highest honor in the coffee world. Fri., Oct. 1. Clay Works by Andy Smith. Debut and artist reception from 6-9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 5. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.

CPCC Art Gallery Keystone Creative Arts Exhibition. Featuring student works from the Keystone Magazine. Oct. 7-31. Asbury, Kentucky. Works by Kevin Sparks. Nov. 5-Dec. 17. Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6480.

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Natalie Bork. Opening Reception: Oct. 4. Oct. 5-Nov. 27. Sharon Obee. Opening Reception: Dec. 2. Nov. 30-Jan. 31. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.

Davidson College Faculty Exhibition. New paintings and sculptures from art faculty members Herb Jackson, Russ Warren, Cort Savage and visiting member McArthur Freeman. Van Every/Smith Galleries. Opening reception October 14. Nov. 15-Dec. 8.

ElderArt Gallery Romantic Impressions by Tom Perkinson. Paintings centered around urban landscapes. Sept. 3-Oct. 30. Ringling Comes to Town. Paintings by the school's faculty and students. Nov. 5-Dec. 31. Art for Collectors. Nov. 5-Dec. 31. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Gallery L, Main Library Sharing the Chores: Works on Paper by Jonathan Green. Hand drawn lithographs and serigraphs. Oct. 10-31. Unchained Memories: Readings from Slave Narratives. Multi-media including photos, reproductions of rare books, prints, and interactive presentations. Nov. 7-Jan. 2. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Hart-Witzen Gallery Winthrop Graduate Sculpture Student Exhibition. Oct. 1; Oct. 15. Debut 36. an exhibition of Gallery core artists. Fri., Nov. 5. Female Perspective III. Fri., Dec. 3. The Human Form. An exhibition of figurative works. Sept. 3; Sept. 17. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Hidell Brooks Gallery. New still life paintings by Portland, Oregon, artist Sherrie Wolf. Sept. 10-Oct. 30, 2004. Still Lifes & Street Scenes. Group exhibition of gallery artists. Nov. 5- Dec. 23, 2004. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Hodges Taylor Gallery Gather 'Round the Table. Featuring 50 Penland artists. A portion of sales go to the Preserve Penland Campaign. Sept. 10-Oct. 30. Peter Milton: Recent Prints. Sept. 10-Oct. 30. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Icehouse Center Gallery, Davidson Susan Webb Lee: Artistic Quilts. Reception, Sept. 10, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 10-30. Dyeing Fabrics With Procion Dyes. Hands on workshop. Sat., Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $65. Bringing Clay to Life. Cynthia Bringle. Opening Reception: Oct. 8, 7-9pm. Oct. 8-30. Art for the Holidays. Icehouse Center Members Preview Party, Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m., Opening Reception, Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 5-Dec. 30. 432 S. Main St. 704-892-7323.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Ida Kohlmeyer and Robert Peterson Exhibitions. Paintings, sculpture, prints and pastel still lifes. Sept. 11-Oct. 16. Exhibitions by Brian Rutenberg and Andrew Wyeth. Landscapes and watercolors. Oct. 23-Nov. 27. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.

Joie Lassiter Gallery Maja Godlewska. Rich hues and textures make her linen paintings show inspirations of Rococo artists in her Templates exhibition. Opening Reception: Sept. 10, 6-9pm. Sept. 10-Oct. 3. Elizabeth Turk. Drawn to the challenge of creating difficult objects, Turk is inspired from current debates in physics to the imagery of ant habitats. November 5 gallery crawl 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 8-Nov. 7. Marc Lambrechts. Working primarily with wood and plaster, Lambechts creates detailed geographies suggestive of constellations he studied as a child. Gallery crawl December 3 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 12-Dec. 3. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.

The Light Factory Portraits of Perseverance. Featuring nationally-acclaimed photographer Bryon Baldwin and local student photographers. Celebrates Jacob's Ladder Job Center with photos of volunteers and clients. Donations accepted. Sat., Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Searchings: The Secret Landscapes of Flowers. Exhibition of fashion photographer Barbara Bordnick's large chromogenic photographic prints. Oct. 29-Dec. 9. Against the Grain--An American Story. Photos by Mark Maio of the vanishing dock workers of America. Dec. 17-Jan. 29. Mark Maio: Against the Grain--An American Story. Dec. 17-Jan. 29. Henry Horenstein: Honky Tonk & Allen Hess-The Rivers Green. Sept. 10-Oct. 21. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

McColl Center for Visual Art Likeness: Portraits of Artists by Other Artists. 60 visually striking and conceptually diverse works in a range of mediums. Sept. 3-Nov. 6. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

Pottery Central Collaboration: Potters Plate is Painter's Canvas. Sat., Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.

Redsky Gallery Art With Heart Emerging Artist Competition. A juried competition and exhibit to identify promising artists. Finalists will have their art exhibited Oct. 15-21. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.

Shain Gallery Timeless Passage. New works by Henry Barnes. Opening Reception: Sept. 10, 6-9pm. Sept. 10-30. Beyond Time and Place. Luke Allsbrook. Opening Reception: Oct. 1, 6-9pm. Oct. 1-31. Natural Response. William Jameson. Opening Reception: Nov. 5, 6-9pm. Nov. 5-30. Common Ground. Roger Dale Brown, & Amy Dobbs. Opening Reception: Dec. 3, 6-9pm. Dec.3-31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Synergy Studios, Shelby Places and Faces. Susan Carlisle Bell. Acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and collage are used to express her gratitude for these places and faces. Sept. 9-14, Opening reception, Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Inner Space. New work by the five Synergy artists who interpret the concept of inner space in their various media. Oct. 21- Nov. 18; Opening reception, Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Art to Go. Select, unique gifts for Christmas from an array of fine art and crafts representing work of various artists. Nov. 29-Jan. 7. 212-B W. Warren St. 704-487-0144.

W.D.O. Good Honest Work. A tribute to Penland School of Crafts. Sept. 7-Oct. 9. Four Voices. From the mountains. Oct. 12-Nov. 13. The Language of Wood. Nov. 16-Dec. 31. Christmas Open House. Fri., Dec. 3, 6-9 p.m. Opening Gallery Crawl. Fri., Sept. 10, 6-9 p.m. Opening Gallery Crawl. Fri., Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center Moon, Cat, Dog. Work by Emily Weinstein. Sept. 3-Oct. 30. Opening Reception for exhibitions Moon, Cat, Dog and the North Carolina Connection. Fri., Sept. 10. Humane Society Fundraiser. Emily Weinstein will be painting live pet portaits, by appointment. All proceeds go towards the Humane Society. Sat., Sept. 11. Extended Hours and Children's Activities. As part of the Lord Salisbury Festival. Sat., Oct. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Winter's Eve Ball Fundraiser. Sat., Nov. 13. Opening Reception for exhibitions Sculptural Basketry and Forest. Fri., Nov. 19. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.

Wentworth Gallery Peter Max. Exhibition and reception for the artist. Please RSVP. Sept. 9, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 10, 6-9 p.m. South Park Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd. 704-365-2733.

Winthrop University Galleries Building Modernism with Prints. People, places, passions 1750-1950. From the Mint Museum's Permanent Collection. Sept. 13-Oct. 27. Etched in Memory. Highlights the "Points of Departure" series, what Peter Milton describes as his Millennium Suite. Sept. 13- Oct. 27, Reception Sept. 10, 6:30-8 p.m. M.F.A Thesis Exhibition. Jennifer Gilomen and Kata Billups. Nov. 8- Jan. 21, Reception, Nov. 12, 6:30-8 p.m., Slide Lecture, Nov.18, 8 p.m. Mike Lavine. Precious 017 is a series of temporary, indoor installations built with millions of small, tropical hardwood shavings. Nov. 8- Jan. 21, Reception, Nov. 12, 6:30-8 p.m., Lecture, Nov. 16, 8 p.m. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Alex Radin. An exhibit of illustrations. Opening Reception: Aug. 26, 5:30-7pm. Aug. 11-Sept. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

ArtHouse Center for Creative Expression. A collection of studios and galleries featuring fine art, b&w photography, textile art, sculpture, heritage art, and music. Also sound recording studio. 3103 Cullman Ave. 704-577-4587.

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.

CPCC Art Gallery New Work. Artwork by Peggy Rivers. Aug. 27-Oct. 1. Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6480.

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Cher Glisson Cosper. Meet Artist: Sept. 17, 6-9pm. Through Oct. 2. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.

Davidson College Jim Dine Prints: 1985-2002. Forty-six lithographs will be on display by one of America's greatest innovative printmakers. Van Every/Smith Galleries. Aug. 27-Nov. 6.

Dig Dug's Pop Art Emporium Original art and Reproductions. Also new and used music, antique furniture. 917 Pecan Ave. 704-358-4880.

The Gallery at Carillon Paris/Charlotte. A photographic exploration of the visual, tactile and pedestrian qualities of two cities. Through Oct. 16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.

Gallery L, Main Library Lunch Box Memories. A rare collection of 75 metal lunch boxes. Aug. 11-Sept. 26. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Diane Bywaters. A solo exhibition of North Carolina landscapes. Through Sept. 4. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Icehouse Center Gallery, Davidson Icehouse Center Instructors. A group exhibition of ceramics, wood, painting, drawing, baskets and more. Through Sept. 432 S. Main St. 704-892-7323.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Brian Russell & Ramon Urban. Exhibits New Sculpture & New Constructions. Through Sept. 4. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.

The Light Factory Members' Annual Exhibition. Jul. 30-Sep. 4. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Southern Folk Art and Fantasy Art. Continues through September. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.

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.

Synergy Studios, Shelby All That's Glass. An exhibit featuring ten regional glass artists. Aug. 11-Sept. 3. 212-B W. Warren St. 704-487-0144.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center The North Carolina Connection. Featuring Jim Moon, Sergei Andreevski and 5 additional Macedonian artists. Aug. 27-Nov. 6. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.