Fall Arts Listings 

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Kevin Clash Book Signing

Saturday, Oct. 20

from 3-4 p.m.

ImaginOn

FREE

The voice and puppeteer of Sesame Street's "Elmo" offers a FREE appearance for children and families (tickets free-on first come, first served basis. Call box office for more information.)

A Novello Evening with Frank Luntz

Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

McColl Family Theatre at ImaginOn

$15

Frank Luntz, conservative wordsmith and communications guru is the author of Words that Work: It's Not What You Say it's What People Hear. An accomplished author, he has written op-ed pieces for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Financial Times, and The Washington Post.

A Novello Evening with Jane and Michael Stern with Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Wednesday, Oct 24 at 7 p.m.

McColl Family Theatre at ImaginOn

$15

Jane and Michael Stern write the monthly column Two For The Road for Gourmet magazine and are the authors of more than 20 books, including their latest, Roadfood Sandwiches: Recipes and Lore from our Favorite Shops Coast to Coast. The Sterns are joined by Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of public radio's The Splendid Table, and author of The Splendid Table: Recipes from Emilia-Romagna, the Heartland of Northern Italian Food and The Italian Country Table: Home Cooking from Italy's Farmhouse Kitchens.

A Novello Evening with Calvin Trillin

Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.

McColl Family Theatre at ImaginOn

$15

Calvin Trillin, longtime staff writer for New Yorker magazine has been called a "classic American humorist" because of his skill at writing about diverse subjects. His most recent effort, About Alice is a skillfully written homage to his late wife, Alice. Trillin has written countless other books including Feeding a Yen: Savoring Local Specialties from Kansas City to Cuzco, Obliviously On He Sails: The Bush Administration in Rhyme and best seller, Remembering Denny.

A Novello Finale with Dave Eggers

Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.

McColl Family Theatre at ImaginOn

$15

Dave Eggers' memoir, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, was a 2001 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. His recent novel, What is the What chronicles the lives of the Sudanese lost boys. Often called the JD Salinger of his generation, Eggers founded McSweeney, a literary magazine and publishing company and 826 National, a non-profit writing center for youth.

ARTS

ARTFEST OF MATTHEWS 22ND annual juried fine arts and crafts show. 210 Matthews Station St., Matthews. www.matthewschamber.com. 704-847-3649.

Belmont Abbey College/ Belmont Abbey Basilica Concert Featuring Bill and Cynthia Lawing and the Davidson music faculty. Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Queen City Brass Band. Directed by John Harding, they will perform marches, classics and pop music. Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Brian Childers' "Gloria" and other works. Presented by The Choir of First Baptist Church Mount Holly. Oct. 14, 3 p.m. Abbey Chorus: Christmas Around the World. Presenting new and traditional carols. Nov. 30, 8 p.m. Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road. www.belmontabbeycollege.edu. 704-461-6813.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Sept. 7: Mandy Patinkin w/ Paul Ford; Sept. 11: Elvis Costello w/ Steve Nieve; Sept. 15: Shafaatullah Khan. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

CADILLAC SUNSET JAZZ FESTIVAL This festival features outdoor jazz performances and other entertainment. Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall. Sat., Sept. 22. www.pridesunsetjazzseries.com.

THE CAROLINA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL This festival is a medieval amusement park, 10-stage theater, a 20-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, a feast and more. 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville. Oct. 6--Nov. 18, Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $6-$18. www.royalfaires.com.

CHARLOTTE FILM FESTIVAL Sept. 6--9. www.charlottefilmfestival.org. 704-555-1212

Charlotte Film Festival: Kids Day Showcase of a variety of children's feature and short films. Sept. 9, 1 p.m. Early Program (Ages 3-6), 4:30 p.m. Late Program (Ages 7-12). Studio Theater PAC Studio, 101 N. College St. www.lightfactory.org.

CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY Battle of Charlotte! Revolutionary War reenactments, crafts, and games. Sept. 29, 10 a.m. Haunted Homesite. Ghost stories, costume contest, and games. Oct. 27. 6 p.m. Civil War Lantern Tour. Take a walk back in time. Nov. 17, 6 p.m. 704-568-1774.

CULINARY ARTS EXPERIENCE 6th annual event presenting the best in food, wine and beer. Sept. 28-29. Gateway Village, 800 West Trade St. www.charlotteshout.com.

DAVIDSON COLLEGE Friends of the Arts New York City Tour. The autumn tour features a special guest speaker and a performance of the musical Legally Blonde, plus two performances of your choice. Oct. 11-14. 704-894-2101. U performed by Time Miller. C Show Smith 900 Room, Knobloch Campus Center. Mature audiences only. Carlos Garcìa Estèvez. Lecture exploring commedia dell'arte, the comic archetypes, and use of masks. Nov. 27. 7 p.m. Davidson College Friends of the Arts. 704-894-2140.

DAVIDSON CONCERT ON THE GREEN This concert takes place at Davidson's town green at the downtown Davidson Library. www.concertsonthegreen.com. Sept. 23: Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble. 6-8 p.m.