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Closer by Patrick Marber. The tale of four soul's misdirected quests to find love. March 7; March 8; March 9; March 14; March 15; March 16. $10 on Thursday and Sunday. $12 on Friday and Saturday. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-577-7274.

The Gizmo Guys Dazzling world-class juggling, infectious humore and quick-witted routines bring down the house. Fun for the kid in all of us. Sun., March 3, 2 p.m. $5-$8. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Heroes & Sheroes with performance poet Glenis Redmond. March 1, 7:30 p.m.; March 2, 3 p.m. $7 for center seats, $5 for side seats. Children's Theatre of Charlotte.

Inside Out presented by American Dance Art, at the Booth Playhouse. Will include two original Charlotte premieres, Judy Greengrass and Strange Love. March 8, 8:30 p.m.; March 9, 8:30 p.m. $15. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Jeffrey Paul Rudnick's self-described "play about love, death, and wisecracks" takes place when taking a leap of faith to be in a relationship seems anything but comedic. March 7, 8 p.m.; March 8, 8 p.m.; March 9, 8 p.m.; March 14, 8 p.m.; March 15, 8 p.m.; March 16, 8 p.m.; March 17, 8 p.m. $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Off-Tryon Theatre Company. 704-375-2826.

Jungalbook A new take on Rudyard Kipling's Classic Adventure Stories with Edward Mast's Jungalbook. March 8, 7:30 p.m.; March 9, 3 p.m.; March 10, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.; March 15, 7:30 p.m.; March 16, 1 p.m.; March 17, 2 p.m. $10 for general admission. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-8983.

Les Miserables this production is the only production of the show currently touring the country. It is a carbon copy of the original productions still running on Broadway and in London; it has not been reduced or edited in any way. March 5, 8 p.m.; March 6, 8 p.m.; March 7, 8 p.m.; March 8, 8:15 p.m.; March 9, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; March 10, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20-$58. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500.

Sweeney Todd an internationally acclaimed musical thriller that tells the story of a homicidal barber whose unquenchable thirst for revenge drives him to murderous heights. Presented by Northwest School of the Arts. March 1, 7:30 p.m.; March 2, 7:30 p.m.; March 3, 2 p.m. $12. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Theater: Ongoing

Gypsy The musical memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, a youhg woman who after years of toiling in the background, finally grabs center stage and shoots right to the top. Feb. 21, 8 p.m.; Feb. 22, 8 p.m.; Feb. 23, 8 p.m.; Feb. 24, 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 28, 8 p.m.; March 1, 8 p.m.; March 2, 8 p.m. $12 for adults, $8 for children. Old Courthouse Theatre, Inc., P.O. Box 1187, Concord. 704-788-2405.

Master Class the Terrence McNally play which is a dramatization about the opera star, Maria Callas. The script has adult language and is not recommended for children. Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m.; Feb. 23, 8 p.m.; March 1, 8 p.m.; March 2, 8 p.m. $10. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2651.

* The Merchant of Venice presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 23, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 24, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.; March 1, 7:30 p.m.; March 2, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $60. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.Visual Arts: OpeningsArt Institute of Charlotte Gallery Making A Mark: An Exhibit of Art by Children Touched By Cancer. The exhibit features the work of young artists from around the country who address personal issues arising from their experiences with cancer and related blood disorders. Mon.-Fri. Continues through March 29. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Center of the Earth Gallery The New Realism: 4th Annual Realism Invitational. will feature works by Robert Azank, Anthony Schepis, Joseph Hronek, Carol Lee Thompson, Rebecca Fagg, and Katherine Grossfeld. Mon.-Fri. Continues through April 27. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Charlotte Art League Figurative. works by CAL members in varied mediums. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March 31. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

CPCC Art Gallery Lines and Shadows. Poetry by Rebecca Schenck and Photography by Gordon Schenck. Mon.-Fri. Continues through April 5. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6480.

Elder Art Gallery Men On Art. will feature the work of four accomplished Southeastern artists. Carl Blair, Jim Creal, Paul Ladnier, and Wayne Trapp will provide new work to demonstrate diverse artistic styles. Mon.-Sun. Continues through April 3. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Hart-Witzen Gallery The Big Show. large scake and collaborative works by 24 regional artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March 31. Oui. a mutual appreciation for each others work, complimentary styles and a conversation about the color pink has led to emerging artists Dina Lowery and Michael Morgan Gibbons work simultaneously on two separate canvases switching the canvases periodically to work on each others painting. Completed paintings are unique exhibiting the style, inspiration and signatures of two artists. The ultimate artistic collaboration. Mon.-Sun. Continues through March 31. 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.