American Guild of Organists Summer Recital Series with recitalist J. Samuel Hammond and John Hammond, Carilloneurs. Thu., July 4, 8:30 p.m. Free - a free-will offering will be taken to cover the costs of the series. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St. 704-588-1290.
American Guild of Organists Summer Recital Series with recitalist Jane Arant; Bob Rydel and Mike Miller, brass. Sun., July 7, 7:30 p.m. Free - a free-will offering will be taken to cover the costs of the series. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Road. 704-588-1290.
American Guild of Organists Summer Recital Series Evensong by Decatur Presbyterian Church Choir. Sun., July 14, 3:30 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 101 Colville Road. 704-588-1290.
A Children's Celebration In Song a concert celebrating the accomplishments of children grades 2-6 who have finished their week-long day camp requirements. Sat., July 13, 3 p.m. Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, 1117 South Boulevard. 704-374-1892.
Symphonic Stars & Stripes July 3 at UNCC, July 4 at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. July 3, 8:15 p.m.; July 4, 8:15 p.m. Free. Charlotte Symphony, 201 S. College St. 704-972-2000.
Comedy
Comedy Zone Marc Ryan and Hoop. More information? Showtimes and Ticket prices? Visit online at www.thecomedyzone.net. July 3; July 4; July 5; July 6. Kevin Meany and Rowland Jay Moore. More information? Showtimes and ticket prices? Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. July 10; July 11. Rowland Jay Moore and Joe Moorison. More information? Showtimes and ticket prices? Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. July 10; July 11. Kevin Meany and Rowland Jay Moore. More information? Showtimes and ticket prices? Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. July 12; July 13. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
The Perch Theatre Perch Comedy. Cheerfully offending Charlotte since 1994. Located at 1500 Central Ave., 2nd floor. Showtimes are 9pm and 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights. There is also a late show on Saturdays at 1am. Performances are rated R for verbal content. www.theperch.com. Upcoming: Show 265 - The 8th Year Celebration Why The Heck Aren't We Famous Yet Show (July 5-6, 12-13). Fri., Sat. $10/$8 for students with I.D. Extreme Improv. Completely improvised shows every Saturday at 7pm. Similar to "Who's Line Is It Anyway?". Call 866-Improv1 or see website at www.extremeimprov.com. Improv classes ongoing. Saturdays, 7 p.m. $8. 1500 B. Central Ave.
Museums
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. Tue.-Sun. Continues through July 14. 3500 Shamrock Dr., Between Eastway and Sharon Amity. 704-568-1774.
* Levine Museum of the New South Carolina Victorian - Rediscovering the New South's First Architecture. Celebrating the richness of this era which extended from the exterior to the interior, Carolina Victorian treats visitors to photographs of NC Victorian Landmarks, furnished Victorian rooms, scenes of Charlotte from 1905 versus today, and a dollhouse that replicates the tiniest details of a Victorian home. Mon.-Sun. Southern Roots: Not Cost Effective. an outdoor installation by Crista Cammaroto. This installation is a celebration of the natural gifts of shade and strength growing amidst our progress in this region. It is also a reminder to hang on tight to our trees and value the natural gifts of our southern Piedmont. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 10. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
* Mint Museum of Art The Allure of East Asia. An exhibition that glimpses into the wealth and variety of Asian art created over time. An engaging reflection of the aesthetics and techniques that produced incredibly beautiful ceramics, furniture, textiles and crafts throughout thousands of years. Over 100 objects will be on display. Tue.-Sun. Continues through July 14. American Modern, 1925-1940: Design for a New Age. an exhibition to illustrate the competitive creative spirit of Americans. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Dec. 31. Pierre Joseph Redoute: A Man Passionate About Flowers. a presentation of 24 nineteenth century botanical hand-colored engravings from Redoute's most renowned works, Les Lilacees and Les Roses, from public and private collections. Mon.-Sun. Continues through July 28. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design American Modern, 1925-1940: Design For a New Age. organized by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Federation of the Arts in New York, the exhibition traces the rise of the American design and features the work of 50 leading designers including Frank Lloyd Wright, Norman Bel Geddes, and Russel Wright. Tue.-Sun. Continues through July 28. Currents In Craft. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. Quilts from the Carolinas. featuring the extraordinary work of contemporary quilt artists in North and South Carolina. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Sept 8. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.
