The Listings 

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ARTS

ARTFEST OF MATTHEWS 21st annual juried fine arts and crafts show. Downtown Matthews, McDowell St. www.matthewschamber.com. Sept. 30, 10am-6pm; Oct. 1, 1-6pm. 704-847-3649.

CALLE CINCO LATIN STREET FESTIVAL The festival promotes cultural diversity by promoting the Latin-American culture through music, dance, food, wine and art by creating a bridge to our communities. Fifth St., between College & Brevard. www.callecinco.com. Sat., Sept. 9, 12-11pm. 704-344-0004.

THE CAROLINA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL This festival is a medieval amusement park, a 9-stage theater, a 20-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast. 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville. Oct. 7-Nov. 19, Sat. and Sun., 10am-5:30pm. $5-$17. 704-896-5544.

CHARLOTTE FILM FESTIVAL Inaugural independent film festival revolving around the theme, "Office Stories." Sept. 15-17. Events/screenings will be stationed at the Levine Museum of the New South, ImaginOn's Wachovia Playhouse and Duke Theatre in Spirit Square. www.charlottefilmfestival.org.

CULINARY ARTS EXPERIENCE 5th annual event presenting the best in food, wine and beer. Gateway Village, 800 West Trade St. www.charlotteshout.com. Sept. 29-30. 704-332-1800.

CULTURE CAMP Children 6 and up will participate in various arts and crafts projects and interactive performing arts activities. First Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. $5 per family. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

DAVIDSON CONCERT ON THE GREEN The concerts take place at Davidson's town green, at Main Street and Davidson/Concord Road. www.concertsonthegreen.com. Sept. 10: The Stardusters Big Band; Sept. 17: Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble. All 6-8pm.

DOWNTOWN BLUES FESTIVAL Featuring Roy C. Robin Rogers, Noel Freidline Duo and more. www.rockhillarts.org. Oct.5-7, 8pm-12am. $10-$20. Downtown Rock Hill, Main Street. 803-328-2787.

ENDURANCEFEST Sports and music festival hosted by City Park. Full day's activities for the entire family with three events to choose from: Black Sheep Cycles Time Trial, SouthPark Cycles Mountain Bike Challenge and Charlotte Running Co. Trail Run and food, beer, prize money and live entertainment. www.endurancefest.com. Sat., Sept. 2, 6:45am-6:30pm. Charlotte Coliseum, 100 Paul Buck Blvd. 704-507-9337.

FAMILY VAUDEVILLE EXTRAVAGANZA A family-friendly lineup of physical comedians, magicians, object manipulators and acrobats. Sat., Sept. 2, 7:30pm. $5. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK Visitors will enjoy a range of musical, performance and visual arts native to the Southeast. All performances are family-friendly. www.festivalinthepark.org. Sept. 21, 6-10pm; Sept. 22, 12-10pm; Sept. 23, 10am-10pm; Sept. 24, 10am-6pm. Free. Freedom Park. 704-338-1060.

GREAT GRAPES: WINE, ART AND FOOD FESTIVAL The outdoor festival offers premier wines and some of the best local, regional and national jazz and blues. Children's activities will also be on hand. www.uncorkthefun.com. Sat., Oct. 7, 11am-7pm. $15-$20. Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall. 800-830-3976.

IGUNNUKO FESTIVAL A family-oriented celebration of African culture through the arts. Will feature live performances of jazz, reggae, gospel, African, Caribbean and other cultural entertainment. Sept. 2-3. Free. Frazier Park, 1200 W. 4th St.

LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL 16th annual event filled with activities, performances and authentic foods from Latin America. Sun., Oct. 1, 12-7pm. Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road. 704-337-2000.

ONE MAN STAR WARS Charles Ross plays all characters from George Lucas' original trilogy, even singing the score and recreating the effects. Oct. 14, 7 and 9pm. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. $20-$25. 704-372-1000.

PIEDMONT POTTERY FESTIVAL Event celebrating the region's rich pottery traditions through demonstrations, talks, displays and sales. Sat., Oct. 7, 10am-4pm. $3-$6, $2-$4 for CHM members. Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnels. 803-684-2327.

PRIDE SUNSET JAZZ SERIES Sept. 8: "The Reunion" at CPCC's Halton Theater, 7:30-10:30pm, $30-$35; Sept. 9-10: Outdoor Concerts on "The Green" at 435 S. Tryon St, starting at 1pm, Free. www.pridesunsetjazzseries.com. 704-375-9553.

SOUTHERN IDEAL HOME SHOW A home and garden show featuring ideas, products and services. www.southernshows.com. Sept. 15, 12-9pm; Sept. 16, 10am-9pm; Sept. 17, 10am-5pm. $7, 15 and under free. Charlotte Merchandise Mart, 800 Briar Creek Rd. 704-376-6594.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

ALISON BROWN QUINTET This Grammy Award-winning banjo player will perform. Thu., Sept. 21, 7:30pm. $21-$28. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

AROUND AMADEUS: INSPIRATION IN MOZART'S WORLD Celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday by Carolina Pro Musica. Sun., Sept. 24, 3pm. Dana Auditorium, Queens University, 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-337-2200.

BONNIE RIDEOUT'S SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS US-Scottish Fiddle champion Rideout and the Scottish Christmas ensemble perform traditional Scottish carols, wassail tunes and reels. Sun., Dec. 3, 3pm. $22-$32. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

CLASSICS 1 The Charlotte Symphony performs Opening Ninth -- Ode to Joy! from Beethoven's ninth symphony. Features soprano Twyla Robinson in her debut with the CSO. Pre-Concert Talk, 7pm. Sept. 15, 8pm; Sept. 16, 8pm. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.