Fall Arts Listings 

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Comedy

Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Live improvised comedy created from your suggestions. Visit www.extremeimprov.com for more information. Call for reservations. Saturdays, 8 p.m. $5. 1958 E 7th St. 1-866-467-7681.

Central Ave Playhouse Psychotic Pooch. Live Sketch Comedy and improv. Material is NC-17, seating is limited. Call for reservations. Fri., Sat., 11 p.m. $10. 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.

The Comedy Zone Mark Ryan w/ Grandma Lee. Appearing live. September 3-6, call for details. 516 N. College St., Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. 704-348-4242.

Dance

Christmas Oratorio Charles Weidman's modern dance classic has been restaged for the proscenium. Dec 6, 7 at 8pm, Dec 8 at 2:30pm. All tickets are $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

A Devil's Dance Just in time for Halloween, Moving Poets opens their 7th season with the bewitching tale of a wager between God and the Devil over a man's soul. Based on Goethe's Faust, the story has captivated audiences for centuries with its themes of desire, temptation, sacrifice, and ultimately redemption. Oct 23 - Nov 1. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-527-6683.

Fall Dance Concert: The Object in Question Dance concert that explores both the tangible and intangible. Performed at Rowe Theatre. Nov. 19-23, 8 p.m. $5 for students and seniors, $6 for UNCC faculty and staff and $10 for the public. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-3315.

Giselle Giselle is a story of deep and never faltering love between a peasant girl and a prince. A ballet company staple since it was created in 1842, it combines innovation with drama and dance that sweeps the viewer into the emotions. Nov 22, 23 at 8pm, Nov 24 at 2:30pm. All ticktes are $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Innovative Works This program showcases new choreographers and new dances. It will include new works by emerging choreographers such as Uri Sands and Darrell Moultrie, as well as new work by Septime Weber. Nov 13 at 7:30pm; Nov 14-15 at 8pm. $10-$55. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia Russian folk art is brought to life through a symphony of dances that captivate audiences with a kaleidoscope of movement, color and music. Sun., Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. $18-$50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

The Nutcracker The Union County Youth Ballet presents lively choreography, costumes, scenery, and special effects in their version of the holiday classic. Thu., Dec. 4. $10. George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University. 704-233-8300.

The Nutcracker NCDT's own Salvatore Aiello choreographed this traditional family classic to Tschaikovsky's beloved score. The production, complete with a Christmas tree, snowflakes, and magical toys that spring to life, features a large cast and is accompanied by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. December 11, 12, 13,1 9, 20 at 7:30pm; December 13, 14, 19 at 2pm; December 21 at 1pm and 5pm. $10-$55. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

QuinTango This unique chamber ensemble is dedicated to the musical performance of tango. Inspired by the Argentine orquesta tipica, QuinTango brings its own interpretations to this evocative music. Thu., Sept. 4. $15. George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University. 704-233-8300.

Red Hot 'N' Bluegrass Featuring Alvin Ailey's The River, Nicolo Fonte's Brave!, and Mark Godden's Double Blind w/ live bluegrass music from the NC band Greasy Beans. September 18-20. Thursday 7:30pm. Friday-Saturday 8pm. $10-$55. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Satirical 6/15 Moving Poets 4th annual festival for innovative performing arts is now a tradition for lovers of the avant-garde. The evening features six collaborative 15-minute multi-media world premieres by an eclectic mix of local and national dancers, actors, visual artists, videographers and musicians. All six works will have satirical edge and the event is intended for mature audiences. Nov 19-23. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-527-6683.

Summer Harvest Purple Sage is created to Douglas Lofstrom's The Survivor's Symphony. The work progresses through the stages of loss and culminates with a joyful acceptance. R Cycle, performed to a taped collage, is contemporary dance invoking the feelings of entrapment in modern society. Paper Toys completes the program. Sept. 6, 7 at 8pm, Sept. 8 at 2:30pm. All tickets are $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Winthrop Dance Theatre Works choreographed by faculty and guest artists will highlight an eclectic range of dance, from contemporary ballet to athletic modern. Johnson Theatre. November 12-15 at 8pm; Nov 16 at 2pm. $5 w/Winthrop ID, $10 general admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.