Annual Richard and Betty Peek Recital and Masterclass Featuring Organist John Mitchener. Masterclass will be Feb. 2 from 9am-12pm, Recital will be Feb 3 at 4pm. Sat., Sun. Free. Covenant Presbyterian, 1000 E. Morehead St. 704-334-2283 Ext. 22.

Brazillian Guitar Quartet The first-ever public performance in Davidson College's new Duke Family Performance Hall. Mon., Jan. 28, 8 p.m. $14 for adults, $10 for seniors and non-Davidson students. Davidson College. 704-892-8528.

Brazillian Guitar Quartet This quartet is referred to as the "Dream Team" of the country's most outstanding guitarists - including Grammy nominee Paul Galbraith. Performance will be held in the Frances May Barnes Recital Hall. Tue., Jan. 29, 8 p.m. $18 for adults and seniors, $5 for students under 18. Winthrop University. 803-323-2399.

St. Petersburg String Quartet These outstanding musicians are the Quartet-In-Residence at Oberlin Conservatory. The performance will be held in the Frances May Barnes Recital Hall. Tue., Feb. 5, 8 p.m. $18 for adults and seniors, $5 for students under 18. Winthrop University. 803-323-2399.

Tuesday Noon Concert Series Program will feature String Quartet K. 421 by W.A. Mozart. Tue., Feb. 5, 12:10 p.m. Free, plus optional $6 box lunch available in the Parish Hall. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-332-7746.

Comedy

Comedy Zone Celebrity Performance. Featuring Marc Rubben - one of the top ventriloquists in the country - and Allyn Ball who has opened with Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, and Richard Jeni. Jan. 23, 8 p.m.; Jan. 24, 8 p.m.; Jan. 25, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.; Jan. 26, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242. Dance

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company The energy and excitement of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company comes to Charlotte when the AACC hosts a lecutre/demonstration and Master Class with the internationally recognized African-American dance company. Known for its high artistic values the group will present a public Master Class on Saturday Morning followed by a lecture/demonstration Saturday Evening. Sat., Jan. 26, 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. $15 for each event. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Three Premieres A sneak preview of NC Dance Theatre's Three Premieres winter program, which includes Alonzo King's Tango, Mark Diamond's Hamlet and Dwight Rhoden's Verge will be presented. Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson will be present to answer questions. Tue., Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m. $10. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565. 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. The Gilded Age: Treasures from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. An insightful look, through 60 art masterpieces, into the era in which America assumed a leading role on the world stage. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 21. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.

Theater: Openings

Der Rosenkavalier Sung in German with Projected English Translations. Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 3, 2 p.m. Tickets range from $10-$68. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

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.

For The Love of Broadway Features 22 toe-tapping musical numbers from 16 different Broadway musicals including, Rent, Miss Saigon, Little Shop of Horrors, A Chorus Line, Evita, Gypsy, and Kiss Me Kate, Will be held at Johnson Hall in the Studio Theatre. Jan. 30, 8 p.m.; Jan. 31, 8 p.m.; Feb. 1, 8 p.m.; Feb. 2, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. $7 general admission. Winthrop University. 803-323-2399.

La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini in the Pease Auditorium on the campus of CPCC. Jan. 25, 8 p.m.; Jan. 26, 8 p.m.; Jan. 27, 2:30 p.m. $10. CPCC, P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6436.

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.

Quiz Show The play inspired the '94 award winning film version of the same name and tells the story of the quiz show scandals of the 1950's. Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 9, 9 p.m.; Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $6. Children's Theatre of Charlotte.

Romeo & Juliet Two star crossed lovers, two feuding families, a masquerade ball, a sleeping potion...a timeless classic. Thur.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Continues through Feb. 10. Tickets range from $15-$20. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Sleeping Beauty: A New Telling of an Old Tale Following a children's theatre tradition of many years, Davidson College students and the Davidson Community Players join to present a winter show for K-4th graders and their families. Sleeping Beauty, the favorite classic, will be this year's production. It is a new play of an old fairy tale by Rupert Barber Jr. Reservations are recommended. Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.; Jan. 27, 3 p.m. $4 for general admission, $3 for children. Davidson College. 704-892-8528. Theater: Ongoing

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.

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.

Inherit The Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. A classic dramatic play. Rated PG (no objectionable language). Jan. 27, 2:30 p.m.; Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday - $9 for everyone, $14 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

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 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

Afro-American Cultural Center High Cotton/Twenty Third Psalms Exhibit. Artists' Schroeder Cherry and Alec Simpson use a variety of technizues to explore the inner self in this exhibition. "High Cotton" is the metaphor used to describe the elements and experiences African-Americans had to endure to succeed in life. "Twenty-Third Psalms" is a reflection of the Lord's Prayer used to express African-American creativity and spiritual growth. Tue.-Sun. Continues through May 5. Leather as Art Exhibit. Artists, Terrance Hill and Marvin Sin mastered this unique technique of pulling and stretching leather to create powerful images that are not only pleasing to the eye, but also sensitive to the touch. Tue.-Sun. Continues through May 5. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Hart-Witzen Gallery Days/Daze of Displacement. Featuring new works by Duy Huynh, Jason Basden, and 13 regional artists. Opening reception is Friday February 1, 6pm-12am and Saturday February 2 from 8pm-12am. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Feb. 28. 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.

Joie Lassiter Gallery Group Show. At 318 East 9th St. - including Eric Anderson, Marc Lambrechts, Lluis Lleo, Jimmy O'Neal and Peggy Rivers. At 525 N. Tryon St. - Dennis Drummond, Linda Fantuzzo, and Maja Godlewska. Friday Feb. 1 - opening reception of "The Love Show" - a surprising and artful delight. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 31. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.

The Light Factory The Multiplication of Eggs: Experiments and Contraptions: An Installation by Nancy Fewkes. Interested in constructing a female perspective of biology, anatomy, history and experimental learning, Fewkes creates richly layered environments of sculptural forms and gold-toned albumen prints. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March 28. Members Portfolio Gallery: An Installation by Ginny Atkins. Atkins small boxes reveal the mysteries of collected lives. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March 28. 809 W. Hill St. 704-333-9755.

Microcosm Gallery Watercolors. by Dariusz Orszulik, Poland. 20 paintings. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 31. Oils and Pastels. featuring Piotr Lucjan and Beata Futro. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 28. 300 N. College St. #101.

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art Nikki Blair: After The Instrument. From the complexities of the bio-tech industry to cosmetic surgery and prosthetics, according to the artists, we as a society have engaged in analyzing and re-structuring our bodies to the extent that scientific innovation will allow. Blair's work follows this banal practice to its extreme end and suggests the bizarre consequences of a world where our bodies are fragmented and possibly no longer able to be reassembled. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 13.

Picture Show. the works of James Casebere - a three part exhibition based on the relationship of photography and cinematography. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 14.

Photo + Video + Drawing = William Wegman. Features close to thirty years of Wegman's work in other media such as video, drawing, and altering his own and found photographs and postcards. In conjunction with the exhibit SECCA will present a selection of Wegman's videos including the U.S. premiere of his two most resent works, Reels 8 & 9. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 12. 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem. 336-725-1904. Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center Martin Luther King Children's Artwork Exhibit. A creative, inspiring and uplifting look at children's reflections of Dr. Martin Luther King's Legacy will be highlighted in this exhibit of artwork from Charlotte-Mecklenburg school children. The AACC will exhibit winning entries from a school-wide artwork competitions. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 27. 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.

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.

Elder Art Gallery A Celebration of Black History. The first of several theme shows for the year, the exhibit will celebrate the artistic talents that lie within the African-American community in the Southeastern United States. Featured artists include: Tyrone Geter, Charlotte Riley-Webb, Claire Miller Hopkins, Damond Howard, Jimmie Lee Suddeth, Annie Renee Smith, and Jeremy Davis. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 31. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

* 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.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design Findings: The Jewelry of Ramona Solberg. Innovative jewelry pieces from an amazing artist. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March 31. Myth, Object and the Animal. the glass works of William Morris. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

NC Museum of Art Toulouse-Lautrec: Master of the Moulin Rouge. Features nearly 50 of his famous images of Parisian nightlife during the 1890's, as well as a complementary selection of 30 posters and prints by his contemporaries. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 17. 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-839-6262.

UNC-Charlotte Echoes: A Century Survey. Paintings by Arnold Mesches. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 8. 521 All Stars. A Championship Story of Baseball and Community. Photography of Byron Baldwin. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 24. As A Woman. A solo exhibition by Brooke Hall exploring in art the feelings and emotions shared by women who are harrassed or intimidated by men on the street. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Jan. 25.

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.

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.