Fall Arts Events 

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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.