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Mint Museum of Craft & Design Process. the works of Albert Paley. On display are concept drawings, finished drawings, maquettes or small-scale models, and photos of the finished commissions for five projects. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 2. Quilts from the Carolinas. featuring the extraordinary work of contemporary quilt artists in North and South Carolina. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept 8. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.Spoken Word23 Studio/Pat's Tavern Open Mic Spoken Word Poetry Night. a chance for all local poets, drummers and entertainers to come showcase their talent. After each poetry session you can stay and listen to DJ Live and an up and coming musical act to follow. There will also be local incense, oil, art and jewelry vendors at the event. Thursdays. $5 before 10:30pm, $10 thereafter. 3209 N. Davidson St. 704-370-6107.
Crystal on the Plaza Reggae Club Wisdom Wednesdays. at Crystal on the Plaza Reggae Club, 3018 The Plaza Rd. Open Mic, Spoken Word, Poetry and other conscious thoughts and expressions. Word, Sound & Power...Roots, Culture & Knowledge. Hosted by Aquiyla and Nina, MC by Filmore, Musical Innervissions by DJ DR and DJ Justice. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 3018 The Plaza. 704-376-3799.
Theater: Openings
Anansi presented by the Latin American Coalition Tutorial Program students. The program is free and open to the public. Fri., May 31, 2:30 p.m. Sterling Elementary School, 9701 China Grove Church Road, Pineville. 704-531-3848.
ART Northwest School of the Arts concludes its award-winning theatre season with the locally produced premiere of Yasmina Reza's comic masterpiece. May 30-June 1, all shows at 7:30pm. $5 at the door. Northwest School of the Arts. 704-362-4100.
Fuddy Meers David Linsay-Abaire's uproarious farce. May 29-June 16. Show times Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday June 16 at 2pm only. $14-$18. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Oklahoma! part of the Central Piedmont Summer Theatre -it features some of the areas finest musical talents. Award-winning actors, Patrick Ratchford, Susan Roberts and Stephen Ware head a cast of 25 in this all-time musical favorite. June 5-15, all shows at 8pm except for June 9 at 2:30pm, and June 11 at 7:30pm. No shows on Monday. $15. CPCC, P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6534.
The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler's celebrated and provocative play that has become a phenomenon worldwide returns to Charlotte. Starring Glynis Bell and Rhonda Ross. May 28-June 9, Tuesday-Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 5pm and 8pm, and Sunday at 3pm and 7pm. No shows on Monday. $32-$42. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. 704-358-9298.
Theater: Ongoing
A Taste of Broadway an ongoing musical theatre revue that will combine fine food with the flavor of Broadway. Sundays, 5-9 p.m. $10 per person for show only. Food costs extra. Swing 1000, 1000 Central Ave. 704-334-4443.
Visual Arts: Openings
CPCC Art Gallery Paintings. by David Freeman, a Professor of Art at Winthrop University. His acrylic paintings are abstract - reminiscent of the Abstract Expressionists - and generally in large scale. Mon.-Fri., 12-3 p.m. Continues through July 26. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-2722.
Freedom Park Artist's Perceptions: Capturing the Beauty of Freedom Park. The show will be held at the indoor park shelter at the park's main entrance. Sun., May 26, 1-6 p.m. 704-525-9700 or 704-375-9571.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Various Works. featuring Eric Anderson, Shaun Cassidy, Jeff Huberman, Marc Lambrechts, Lluis Lleo, John Nickerson and Ran Ortner. Mon.-Sun. Continues through June 30. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.
McColl Center for Visual Art Open House. featuring 8 Affiliate Artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 19. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Pope's Gallery Beth Goldston. featuring delightful pastels depicting landscapes of Eastern North Carolina. Also exhibiting other original works of art by local and regional artists. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through June 30. Dorothy Shoemaker. featuring picturesque landscapes in oil, painted on canvas. Exhibiting many original works by other local and regional artists. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Continues through June 30. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.
