Summer Happenings 

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W.D.O. GALLERY. 214 N. Tryon Street Hearst Plaza Suite 1, 704-333-9123, www.gallerywdo.com. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Through August 31 Compelling Artworks Bridging the Fine and Decorative Arts in an Elegant Cool Atmosphere. Featuring artists who have shown major works during the Winter/Spring season and previews of feature artists for the Winter/Autumn Season.

FUN STUFF

AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE!. Charlotte Coliseum, 100 Paul Buck Boulevard, 704-357-4701, www.charlottecoliseum.com. August 8, Top finalists from the FOX show in concert. Featuring Carmen Rasmusen, Charles Grigsby, Clay Aiken, Joshua Gracin, Julia DeMato, Kimberly Caldwell, Kimberley Locke, Rickey Smith, Ruben Studdard and Trenyce. Tickets range from $25-$45. Showtime 7:30pm

BEN AND JERRY'S FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES. Ben and Jerry's Davidson, 202 S. Main Street Davidson, 704-892-0604. August 11 Stuart Little 2. Movie begins at dusk in the parking lot of Ben and Jerry's Davidson.

BON ODORI. Wachovia Atrium, 704-333-2775. Aug 9 Hosted by the Japanese Assoc.of Charlotte event features dance, a Japanese drum performance, a tea ceremony, games, food and more. Admission is $5. Time 1-5pm

CENTER CITY GREEN MARKET 2003. Seventh Street across from Reid's and Levine Museum. Through September 20, Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Fresh seafood from seafood.com; fresh produce from Unity Farms and Creekside Farms; hot dogs, kielbasa, and Italian sausage from New York Dogs; fresh flowers, bouquets and gift baskets; in-store specials from Reid's Fine Foods; family activities; free entertainment.

CHARLOTTE FILM SOCIETY. The Manor Theater, 609 Providence Road, 704-414-2355. August 8-14 Russian Ark, Morvern Callar, Metropolis (restored version), Chaos. Movies at Birkdale, 16950 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, 704-895-7997. August 15-21 Russian Ark, Morvern Callar, Metropolis (restored version), Chaos

COMEDY ZONE. 516 N. Tryon Street, 704-348-haha, www.thecomedyzone.net. Through August 2 John Wesley Austin w/ Todd McCune. August 6-7 Michael Reed w/ Brad Carver and Pat Duax. August 8-9 Celebrity Performance: Bob Nelson. August 13-16 Mick Veneman w/ Mike Speanburg. August 20-21 Russ Nagel w/ Julie Scoggins. August 22-23 Celebrity Performance: Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and Peanut. August 27-28 Rich Raigans. August 29-30 Hypnotist Ricky Kalmon

DISCOVERY PLACE. 301 N. Tryon Street, 704-372-6261, 1-800-935-0553, www.discoveryplace.org. Through September 1 The Change Game: Playing with Time exhibit gives visitors the opportunity to virtually speed up or slow down time. Ongoing exhibit:Bones: An Exhibit Inside You. Exhibit gives visitors an interactive glimpse of what the skeletal structures of humans and animals look and feel like and explores how culture, history, health, exercise and medicine are all connected to bones. Omnimax, Top Speed. Film takes the viewer into the lives of four-world class athletes and racing professionals whose lives revolve around the never-ending pursuit of speed. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12:30-6pm. Admission to Discovery Halls or Omnimax separately is $7.50/adults, $6.50/seniors, $6/youth, $5/children. Admission to both is $12/adults, $11/seniors, $10/youth, $8/children.

HANG LOOSE. 19340 Liverpool Parkway, Cornelius. 704-895-9004, www.hanglooseextremesports.com. Extreme Sports Family Entertainment Center. Facility offers activities for all ages including a maple skating rink, rock climbing wall, video arcade, outdoor skate park, full-service restaurant, proshop. Private BMX and skateboard lessons are available; summer camps are also offered. Open 7 days a week.

JAZZY LADIES. Mint Museum, 2730 Randolph Road, 704-377-2022. August 5 Jazz: the Toni Tupponce Quartet, Film: Bull Durham.

METROLINA EXPO. 7100 N. Statesville Road, 704-594-4643. Through August 3 Antiques and Collectibles. Regular Fair Hours: Thursday Early Buyers/ Dealer Set-up Day, 8am-5pm; Friday- Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. Admission: Four Day Pass, $10; Thursday One Day Pass, $5; Friday-Sunday, $5, adult; $3, senior 62 and up; children under 12, free.

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES. Spirit Square, 704-372-1000, www.performingartsctr.org. August 4: Chicago. August 11: Road To Perdition. August 18: Adaptation. August 25: The Hours. All movies begin at 6:30pm. Tickets: $5, adults; $4, seniors.

PARAMOUNT'S CAROWINDS. Carowinds Boulevard, 704-588-2600, 803-548-5300, 800-888-4386, www.carowinds.com. More than 100 acres with more than 100 rides, shows and attractions for all ages. Rollercoasters, thrill rides, water rides, Animation Station children's area, Scooby Doo's Haunted Mansion. Plus 13-acre Water Works water park. Admission is $39.99 for adults; $27.99 for children & seniors.

PARK ROAD BOOKS. 4139 Park Road, 704-525-9239, books@parkroadbooks.com. August 7: Ghost Riders by Sharyn McCrumb. Time: 7pm.

PLCMC SUMMER FILM SERIES. Main Library, 310 North Tryon Street, 704-336-2725, www.plcmc.org. Theme this year is classic British comedies. All films will be shown in the auditorium on the lower level of the library. All films begin at 7pm.

SUNDAY BRUNCH BISTRO STYLE. Bistro 100, 100 N. Tryon Street, 704-344-0515, sseitz@levyrestaurants.com. Through August 10, Chefs introduce guests to a variety of French and New Orleans inspired brunch dishes from the "Sunday Brunch Seasonal Tastes Menu." $14.95 per person w/ children's menu available for $7.95 per child twelve or under.

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN KICKOFF 2003. Center City, 704-371-6239, ncmciver@uwcentralcarolinas.org. August 22 United Way kicks off its 2003 campaign with music and entertainment to bring attention to the Community Care Fund. Free.