Fall Arts Listings 

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Museums

Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite The Faces of Our State. Photographic exhibit showcasing 70 years of North Carolina people as seen in Our State: North Carolina magazine. Through June 2004. Soldier's Stories: War in the First Person. Continues through Sept. 30, 2004. Where Eagles Soar. This collaborative exhibit with the Carolina Raptor Center compares and contrasts eagles in their natural habitats with their symbolic and historical importance to many world cultures. Exhibit runs Oct 4 through Apr 4. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.

Discovery Place Danger Rangers Hollywood Fundraiser. The launch of the Danger Rangers exhibit. Part of Charlotte Shout. Sat., Sept. 20, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Mix & Max: Omnimax after hours. The program is aimed at anyone looking for something different on Friday night. Live music, omnimax films, food and cash bar. Third Friday of every month. $10 members $12 (non-members). Omnimax. Now showing: Top Speed and Coral Reef Adventure. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 800-935-0553.

Gaston County Museum of Art & History Carolinas Textile Exhibit- The Ties That Bind. Tue.-Sun. 131 W. Main St., Dallas. 704-852-6025.

Levine Museum of the New South * Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. A Novello Evening with Stuart Woods. Top suspense novelist Woods will be on a fall tour to promote his newest book, Capital Crimes, and will make his first appearance at Novello. At the Levine Museum of the New South. Tue., Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. $15. Pen and Ink Politics: Thomas Nast's Reconstruction-era Cartoons and African American Equality. Continues through Sept. 29. A Portion of the People: 300 Years of Southern Jewish Life. An Exhibition that recognizes the distinctive heritage of Jewish culture in the South. Grand Opening Reception on Sat, Sep 13 includes official proclamation by Mayor Pat McCrory declaring Sep 14 "Carolina Jewish Heritage Day". Tickets are $40 for museum members and $50 for non-members. Exhibit runs Sep 14 through Nov 30. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

Mint Museum of Art 2003 Mint Museums Antiques Show & Sale. Join antique enthusiasts -- from novice to expert -- for any or all of the many events scheduled during the show. Features Fesko Lecture (10:30 on Fri), Gala on Fri night, and Collector's Brunch on Sunday at noon. Show runs Oct 2 through Oct 5, Hours Fri 10-4, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5. Tickets $9 in advance and $10 at the door. All Aglow. An exhibition featuring 300 years of candlesticks on display. Through February 15, 2004. Burlon Craig and His Legacy. Continues through Oct. 19. Fashions of the Crinoline Era: 1840-1865. Eight mid 19th century crinoline fashions, featuring wide hoop skirts, from the museum's costume collection are currently on display. Through May 2004. Julie Moos: Friends and Enemies. Features portraits of couples who are either best friends or worst enemies and places them against a non-descript background. Exhibit runs Sep 5 through Dec 7. Passing. Selected artists from the 2002 Juried exhibition Celebrating the Legacy of Romare Bearden are invited for in-depth presentation of their work. Through September 7. Raphael to Monet. Features 58 masterpieces from one of the nation's most celebrated collections of European art from the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Exhibit runs Oct 18 through Jan 11. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design American Quilt Classics 1800 - 1980: The Charles and Fleur Bresler Collection. Features white work, indigo resist and block-printed chintz from the late 18th and early 19th centuries; applique, stenciled, mosaic template-pieced and album quilts from the mid-1800s; log cabin, crazy and charm quilts from the late 19th century and more. Through Jan 4, 2004. Currents In Craft. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. Sculptural Radiance: The Jewelry & Objects of Linda MacNeil. A fusion of glass and gold, featuring 25 works. Through November 23. 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 All About Cats. Continues through Sept. 14. Eye to Eye: Photography by Kim Wolhuter. Experience the up close and personal life of an African leopard in a photographic exhibit. Featuring National Geographic photographer Wolhuter's images of Tjololo, a 5-year old African leopard he observed and photographed for 19 months. Sept. 3-Dec. 14. Illustrator Vernon Grant: A Century of American Whimsy. Continues through Oct. 5, 2003. Piecing a Quilt of Life: World Connections. Features contemporary art quilts made by 23 women with stories to tell. Some of the displayed quilts are from as far as Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe, while others are from the U.S. www.yorkcounty.org. Exhibit runs Sep 6 through Apr 25. $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.