The BBC Orchestra of London Presented by the Carolinas Concert Association. Tue., Jan. 22, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Chamber Music at Queens Performing in concert will be pianist Mac McClure. His program will include Saint-Saens, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Granados. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 7:15pm. Sat., Jan. 19, 8:15 p.m. $20. Queens College, 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-337-2213.

Providence United Methodist Church Recital Series Musicians from the Charlotte Symphony present a chamber music concert of works from the sixteenth century to the present for various Trio Combinations. Performers include TreVent, Ensemble Vita Nova, and a special jazz bassoon trio. Sun., Jan. 20, 7 p.m. Free. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-366-7442.

The Spinners with the Charlotte Symphony With 12 Gold records and legions of fans from every generation, The Spinners are known for the kind of love songs that never go out of style. Jan. 18, 8 p.m.; Jan. 19, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Comedy

Comedy Zone Derrick Richards. Jan 16 & 17; 8pm each night. Kevin Pollak. Jan 18-19; 8pm & 10:15pm showtimes. Tickets prices vary. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

The Perch Sketch Comedy Theater Extreme Improv. The Desperate for Attention Players will be performing Chicago stylel long form shows. Down and dirty, stage clawing, improvised comedy available no where else in this area. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 8. $8. 1500 Central Ave. 704-372-7724.

Museums

* Levine Museum of the New South Catawba Pottery, Legacy of Survival: Seven Master Potters. get an intimate look at the pottery of the Catawba Indians. Approximately 30 pieces of pottery will be displayed along with text and photos that explain the history and role of pottery in the Catawba culture. Crossroads Quilters: Stitching the Community Together. Exhibition includes 15 traditional quilts, photographs, teacher guides, gallery guides and a "discovery panel". Light Days, Dark Nights: The Carolina Photographs of Doris Ullman. the exhibit will feature the portraiture of this acclaimed photographer who traveled throughout North and South Carolina from 1929-1933 shooting images of Americans in the rural South, whom she felt define the essence of the American people. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

* Mint Museum of Art Art Glass: The Collection of Marjorie and Robert McDorman. Brilliant and elegant examples of art glass from the guilded age. Ranges from small vases and plates to much larger urns and lamps. Included are works from all of the major glassmakers of the period: Galle, Daum, Loetz, Tiffany, Carder, Steuben, Durand and Quezal among others. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 16. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.

Theater: Openings

The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) By Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor. The zany show combines schtick, wordplay, physical humour, sight gags and audience participation. Wed., Thur., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Feb. 3, 2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. Tickets range from $14-$18. Opening night (Jan 16) all seats $9; Jan 22 is pay what you can night. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Desdemona Chickspeare presents a re-interpretation of "Othello" by Paula Vogel. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 26. Tickets cost $15 ($10 seniors/students w/ ID). Off-Tryon Theatre Company. 740-375-2826.

The Good Doctor Neil Simon's family comedy will be presented by Victory Pictures & The Matthews Parks & Recreation Center. Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 18, 8 p.m.; Jan. 19, 8 p.m.; Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, 8 p.m.; Jan. 26, 8 p.m.; Jan. 27, 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 (adults) & $12 (seniors & students). Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews. 704-321-7275.

Lysistrata The Greek comedic sex-farce is rated "R" for content. A portion of the proceeds will benefit diabetes research. Runs Jan 17-20 & 24-25. Doors open at 7:30pm; show begins at 8pm. Tickets cost $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.

The Misanthrope The Charlotte Repertory Theatre presents a contemporary version of the French classic. Preview performances Jan 23-24; official opening Jan 25. Wed., Thur., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Feb. 3. Ticket prices range from $19-$26.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

The Music Man Classic all-American salute to music, romance and fast talking flim flam. Tue.-Thur., 8 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 8:15 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 2 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 27. $20-$58. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Twenty Years Ago The story of passing time is presented by NarroWay Productions. Jan 18-19 & 25-26 at 7pm. Dinner theater tickets cost $21 & must be purchased in advance. Tickets for the show w/out dinner may be purchased for $13. The Studio at Regent Park, Fort Mill. 803-802-2300.

Visual Arts: Openings

CPCC Art Gallery Son of Kibbutz: Chanan Getraide Photography. Works range from Industrial photo-documentaries to nature studies. Exhibit will focus on nature studies. This is his first exhibit in the U.S. Mon.-Fri., Sun. Continues through Feb. 22. P.O. Box 35009. 704-342-6633.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design Findings: The Jewelry of Ramona Solberg. Innovative jewelry pieces from an amazing artist. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March 31. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

Van Every Gallery at Davidson College Rev. McKendree Robbins Long: Picture Painter of the Apocalypse. First comprehensive exhibition by the late Rev. Long, Statesville native and former student of Davidson College. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March 1. 704-894-2519.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center Cultures Revealed: Appliques from Around the World. Exhibition featuring traditional 20th century fiber handcraft from cultures throughout the world. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 7. Salisbury. 704-636-1882.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center First Juried Exhibition. An exhibit of Juried works reflecting the theme of "African-American Perspectives". Tue.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 27. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Applewood Gallery Selected Works by Regional Artists -- at the Applewood Gallery. Featured artists: Mary Kelly (pastel works), Sheridan Strickland (pottery), and Cama Tadlock (acrylic & mixed media works). 3920 Park Rd. 704-525-6162.

Art Gallery Unlimited Exhibition of Contemporary Paintings. works of Piotr Lucjan of Poland. 507 E 36th Str. 704-347-0067;618-6568.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Student Winter Projects. Will feature student work from all four programs - Interior Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, and Multimedia and Web Design. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 15. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Center of the Earth Gallery New Paintings. by Linda Brown and Elizabeth Marin. Both artists utilize color and abstraction to push boundaries of the imagination. January opening will be Jan 18 during the Gallery Crawl. February openings will be on February 1 and February 15 during the Gallery Crawl. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 23. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite & American Freedom Bell Raising The Roof: Barns of Our State. A photographic collaboration between the museum and Our State: North Carolina Magazine exploring a vanishing icon of the rural and agricultural South - the old wooden barn. Mon.-Sun. 3500 Shamrock Dr., Between Eastway and Sharon Amity. 704-568-1774.

Christa Faut Gallery Group Exhibition. paintings, drawings and lithographs by Gallery artists: Waddy Armstrong, Romare Bearden, John Borden Evans, Laura Grosch, Jim Henry, Douglas Houchens, Herb Jackson, Ken Freed, Denise Lisiecki, Elsie Dinsmore Popkin, Russ Warren and Joana Wardell. Also clay sculptures by Clara Couch. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 5. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

* Gallery L Wrapped in Living Tradition. Charlotte Quilters Guild exhibit at Main Library. Works showcase a wide range of design techniques and embody themes that range from nostalgia to regional pride and nature. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Hart-Witzen Gallery Solo Exhibition. first solo exhibit ever at the gallery. Will feature Clayton Venhuizen with an impressive survey of work spanning 18 months, punctuating the climax of this body of work with a mammoth 270 square foot abstract piece. Mon.-Sun. 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Artistic Destinations. a collection of works by Arless Day. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 23. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

* Hodges Taylor Gallery Nanyori Series. a show of solo photography works by Susan Page. Two Solo Exhibitions. Freaturing recent work by Mark Flowers and New Paintings by Edward Rice. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 23. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Jerald Melberg Gallery The Landscape of Dreams. featuring the paintings, sculpture and works on paper of Raul Diaz. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March 9. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.

Jewish Community Center Jewish Community Center Art Exhibit & Sale. The JCC is seeking local artists to display & sell their artwork at the "Starving Artist Exhibit & Sale," which will be held in Feb. Cost for a booth is $30 (a portion of the proceeds will benefit the JCC). 5007 Providence Road. 704-944-6739.

*The Light Factory Hymnal of Dreams. photographs by Elijah Gowin. Also featured, gold work by Stephen Petegorsky. 809 W. Hill St. 704-333-9755.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design * Myth, Object and the Animal. the glass works of William Morris. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

Pentes Artworks Gallery Figurative Surrealism Show. a collection of ceramic sculptures whimsically combining the female form with nature. 1346 Hill Rd. 704-556-9897.

UNC-Charlotte Echoes: A Century Survey. Paintings by Arnold Mesches. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 8. 704-687-4479.

Winthrop University Galleries Art and Design Faculty Exhibition Two. Presents the work of 4 Winthrop Art and Design Faculty artists -- Shaun Cassidy, David Freeman, Janice Mueller and Alfred Ward. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493. *