Charlotte Symphony Season Debut Music Director Christof Perick and musicians of the Charlotte Symphony take center stage on opening night in the Belk Theater. California composer Donald Crockett will unveil Blue Earth, commissioned by the Charlotte Symphony. Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m. $12-60. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Chestnut Brass Presented by Friends of Music. Sat., Oct. 5, 8:15 p.m. Dana Auditorium, Queens University. 704-337-2213.

Emanuel Ax Gala The Charlotte Symphony presents Grammy-winning artist, Emanuel Ax. The evening features Beethoven's Pastorale Symphony and Emperor Concerto. Sat., Oct. 5, 8 p.m. $40-75. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Emile Pandolfi Pandolfi is a classically trained pianist who has been performing professionally for more than 25 years. This performance is the first of five performances in the CSDA Performing Arts Series. Thu., Oct. 3, 8 p.m. $15, $40 for season tickets. Clover School District Auditorium, 1625 Highway 55 East, Clover. 803-222-8018.

First Tuesday Concert Series These free chamber music concerts are presented in a sanctuary setting on the first Tuesday of each month from September through May. Upcoming: String Quartet, Opus 59, #1 Rasumovsky by Ludwig van Beethoven. Tue., Oct. 1, 12:10 p.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-335-0009.

North Carolina Symphony The Symphony will perform in the Hannah Covington McGee Theatre of the George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center. For tickets, call the Wingate University Box Office between 1-4pm, Monday through Friday. Tue., Oct. 8, 8 p.m. $20. Wingate University. 704-233-8300.

Recital Kathleen Colwell-not much work soprano, Audrey McConnell- organ, piano, and harpsichord, Todd Hoffman- trumpet. Music of Scarlatti, J.S. Bach, Chopin, and R. Schumann. Sun., Oct. 6, 4 p.m. Admission is free. St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 3200 Park Rd. 704-393-8299.

Violinist, Janice Martin Martin has won several major violin competitions, including the 2001 Lena Na International Competition. Part of the Davidson College Concert Series. Thu., Sept. 26, 8 p.m. $10 students and senior citizens, $15 general public, or $40 for the four-event series. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

Comedy

Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Completely improvised comedy shows based on your suggestions. Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" See our website at www.extremeimprov.com for details/reservations. Saturdays, 7 p.m. 1958 E 7th St. 1-866-467-7681.

*The Perch Theatre Perch Comedy. Cheerfully offending Charlotte since 1994. Showtimes are 9pm, 11pm, on Friday and Saturday nights, and an additional show on Saturdays at 1am. The 9pm show is non-smoking. The Talking Baby Talk Show will return from vacation on Oct. 3 with a new format. Performances are rated R for verbal content. www.theperch.com. Fri., Sat. $10/$8 for students with I.D. 1500 B. Central Ave. 704-372-7724.

Psychotic Pooch Live Sketch Comedy and Improv. Comedy rated NC-17 for situations and content. Large group rates available. Call for reservations, directions or more info. DJ after-party every Saturday. Fri., Sat., 11 p.m. 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

The Comedy Zone Mike Veneman with Mo Lexander and D. Cameron. Sept. 25-26. College Night and "SIN" (Service Industry Workers) Night. Get free admission for the 8pm show and with your Comedy Zone ticket, get in free to Have a Nice Day Cafe. Wednesdays. Celebrity Performance- Tommy Chong. Tommy Chong, star of That 70's Show and of Cheech and Chong fame, is coming to the Comedy Zone with opening act Shelby Chong. Sept. 27; Sept. 28. $20 per ticket. 516 N. College St., Wed. & Thurs.- 8pm, Fri. & Sat.- 8pm, 10:15pm. 704-348-4242.

Dance

Ballet Hispanico These 12 dancers add a little funk to classical ballet with the hip swivels and head pops of Latin dance. Belk Theater. Purchase tickets by phone or online at www.blumenthalcenter.org. Sun., Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. $15-$40. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Hansel and Gretel The Charlotte Youth Ballet presents this classic fairytale at the Matthews Community Center Theater. Call the Charlotte Youth Ballet for tickets. Sept. 26 & 27 are seniors/school performances and Sept. 28 is for the general public. Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.; Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.; Sept. 28, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. $12 adults, $6 children. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews. 704-366-5133.

Spoken Word

23 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.

Club Myxx Organik Funk. Hip-Hop, Spoken Word open mic. Sundays, 9 p.m. $5. 3110 S. Tryon St. 704-623-0058.

Crystal on the Plaza Reggae Club Wisdom Wednesdays. 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 Innervisions by DJ DR and DJ Justice. Wednesdays, p.m. 3018 The Plaza. 704-376-3799.

Visulite Theatre WordPhoria. An evening hosted by Joe Curry, performance artist and dancer debuting some new and raw talent from the streets of NC and SC. Log onto www.WordPhoria.com for more information. Wed., Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $5 unless you are reading. 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9250.

Theater: Openings

Dearly Departed The Yorkville Players will present this play by David Bottrell. The story takes place in the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt, where the beleaguered Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious. Directed by Don McManus. Oct. 3-5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 10-12, 8 p.m. $10. McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-5025.

The Fantasticks CPCC Theatre kicks off its 2002-03 season with a return of the first musical ever presented on the Pease Auditorium stage in 1969. The Fantasticks is that kind of nostalgic piece that takes everyone back to that giddy moment of first love. Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Oct. 4, 8 p.m.; Oct. 5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 6, 2:30 p.m. $12, individual tickets. $44 season tickets. Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6835.

A Lie of the Mind Sam Shepard's dark vision of an American Romeo and Juliet. Directed by Carver Johns. Oct. 3-6, 8 p.m.; Oct. 9-12, 8 p.m. $15 per show, $75 for season tickets. Inner Voices Theatre Company, 511 E. 25th St. 704-502-8423.

Mamma Mia It's ABBA's greatest hits woven into three love stories. Oct. 8-10, 8 p.m.; Oct. 11, 8:15 p.m.; Oct. 12, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; Oct. 13, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 15-17, 8 p.m.; Oct. 18, 8:15 p.m.; Oct. 19, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; Oct. 20, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20-$67. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Negras Eros A play written by local performance artist, April Jones, explores the sexuality, sensuality and eroticism of black women from a socio-political perspective in a contemporary world. Parents are cautioned that this topic may be unsuitable for young children. Oct. 3-12, 8 p.m. $10 for AACC members, $12 for non-members. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 04-374-1565.

The Secret Garden A major Broadway hit musical directed by Leslie Hodnett and Susan Lisle, $12 adult $10 students and seniors. Sept. 26-Oct. 6, 7 p.m.; Sept. 27, 7 p.m.; Sept. 28, 7 p.m.; Sept. 29, 7 p.m.; Oct. 3, 7 p.m.; Oct. 4, 7 p.m.; Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., P.O. Box 302, Gastonia. 704-865-0160.

Snapshot Presented by The Warehouse Theatre. This dramatic anthology of the American Experience premiered this spring at the Humana Play Festival at Actor's Theatre, Louisville, KY. A Snapshot visual arts gallery tour will be offered Oct. 4 & 5 from 6-8pm and 10pm-12am. Sept. 26-28, and Oct. 3-5 at 8pm. $15-18. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-455-8542.

Someone's Knocking: An Odd Little Comedy BareBones Theatre Group begins their season with this comedy by Rich Orloff. Directed by James Yost. Oct. 3-5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 10-12, 8 p.m.; Oct. 13, 2 p.m. $10 Thursdays and Sundays, $12 Friday and Saturday, $8 for students and seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Theater: Ongoing

*Bent This play by Martin Sherman was the first piece of dramatic literature to address the issues of the treatment of homosexuals in Nazi Germany and their persecution in the Holocaust. Directed by John Hartness and featuring Artistic Director Glenn Griffin. Sept. 26-28, 8 p.m. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

The Commedia Puss in Boots A classic fairy tale performed by the Tarradiddle Players. For ages 5 and up. Appearance by the Charlotte Symphony Ensemble at the 4pm performances on Sept. 22 & 29. Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 28, 3 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Center $10, Side $8. Children's Theatre of Charlotte.

*First Ever NoDa New Play Fest and Short Play Slam Join OTTC as we present staged readings of new plays by Charlotte playwrights. There will be staged readings of new works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Short Play Slam will be presented Monday nights, where playwrights gather, a la poetry slams, to present as many fresh short plays as can fit into an evening. Sept. 23-25. Individual events are $10, or purchase a PlayPass for $15 that grants admission to all readings and Slams. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

*The Glass Menagerie Charlotte Repertory Theatre will open its 26th season with one of the great American plays of the 20th century. All performances will be in Booth Playhouse. Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $24-$31.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers, $12 adult $8 children under 12. Sept. 19-28 at 8pm. Old Courthouse Theatre, Inc., P.O. Box 1187, Concord. 704-788-2405.

*Show Boat Spanning the years 1880 to 1927, Show Boat concerns the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations. Sept. 26, 8 p.m.; Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2:30 p.m. $15-$20. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

*Tales of Sex and Horror From the Bible Stan Peal has created a new, controversial work for adults only! A multi-genre look at some of the Old Testament's most disturbing, erotic, and horrific stories, ones we most likely didn't learn about in Sunday School. This play is part of the Off-Tryon NoDa New Play Festival. Wed., Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $10 for individual show. $15 for admission to all festival performances. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

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.

*Tiny Ninja Theater presents Macbeth, as part of the Charlotte Shout Festival. Shakespeare's classic tale will be performed by inch-high plastic ninjas and assorted dime-store figures. Seating to shows is limited to 25 people per performance. For more information visit www.tinyninjatheater.com. Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Sept. 28, 2 p.m.,5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Sept. 29, 12 p.m.,3 p.m. & 6 p.m. $15. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Visual Arts: Openings

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Jazz Series. A series of paintings by Asheville artist, Patrick Symonds. Opening reception, Oct. 10 from 5:30-7pm. Oct. 5-31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Charlotte Art League Art Talk and Feedback. A gathering of artists and those interested in the arts, led by Joana Wardell. The public is invited to bring a completed to almost completed work of art for review and critique. 11:30am-1:30pm. Second Thursday of every month; Fourth Wednesday of every month. Fall Into Art. Annual Members Only Juried Competition, sponsored this year by The Crosland Group, Inc., and Binder's Art Supply. Artist's reception and awards presentation from 6-9pm on Oct. 4 during the First Friday Gallery Crawl. Oct. 2-Nov. 2. Art and Soul. A street festival, held in the 1500 block of Camden Rd. from 10am-8pm. Charlotte Art League artists and other vendors will fill the street, along with Carolina Brewmaster's annual Oktoberfest, which begins at 2pm. Sat., Oct. 5. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Cibi Himalayan and Everest Photography. Photography by Jeff Botz, ASC 2001 Regional Artist Grant Recipient. A reception with wine, photography and friends. Upstairs from 5:30pm. Wed., Sept. 25. 1601 E. 7th St. 704-344-0844.

Foust Studio Fall Installation. New work by Charlotte Foust. Wednesday through Friday or by appointment. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Nov. 1. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.

Gallery W.D.O. October Exhibit. Hoss Haley- Steel and Concrete Sculpture. Byron Temple- A Tribute to Fifty Years, Clay. After a series of debilitating strokes, Byron Temple passed away on April 14th at the age of 68. The October show is a tribute to and celebration of Byron's life and work. Oct. 1-31. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

*Gateway Village Southeast Origami Festival. Thirty locations throughout the city will house exhibits that collectively demonstrate the influence origami has made over recent decades. Over half of the exhibits are gathered in the center-city area in the form of a tour that may be experienced by walking or riding the free center city trolley buses. For more information, visit http://southeastorigami.home.mindspring.com. Sept. 27-29. 1-Day Pass $35, 15 and under $20. 3-Day Pass $85, 15 and under $55. West Trade Street. 704-375-3692.

Hodges Taylor Gallery Photography. Carolyn DeMerritt: Portraits. A reception will be held Oct. 4 from 6-8pm. Oct. 4-Nov. 30. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

McColl Center for Visual Art Fall 2002 Artists. Exhibition of work by the Fall 2002 Artists-In-Residence and Affiliate Artists. Dickinson Gallery. Member Preview: Oct. 4 from 5-6pm. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 16. Free for members. $5 for non-members and $3 for students. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Potpourri. A group show featuring oil still-life paintings by Loren DiBenedetto, oil florals by Charles Jay, and watercolors by Jane Braxton. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 18. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.

Mythos High Voltage. Center of the Earth Gallery and Mythos cross wires to host the public appearance of visual and performance artist Louis St. Lewis. The evening begins with an exhibition of new works at Center of the Earth Gallery from 6-9pm, and culminates in a multimedia performance at Mythos. Fri., Oct. 4, 10 p.m. $10. 300 N. College St. 704-375-8765.

Pope's Gallery Cher Cosper. Landscapes of far away places in oil. Exhibiting many original works of art by other local and regional artists in a variety of media. Arboretum Gallery. Oct. 1-31. Sheila Hamilton. Exhibiting lively oil paintings of still lifes as well as beach scenes including children, and mother and child. Myers Park Gallery. Oct. 1-31. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.

Pottery Central Benefit and Kiln Opening. Folks can enjoy a Charlotte Shout event with live music by The Beat Dukes, a wheel throwing demonstration, as well as a kiln opening. The event features a silent auction that will continue all day. Pottery Central will donate 100% of the proceeds from the auction to The Metrolina AIDS Project. Sat., Oct. 5, 12-9:30 p.m. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.

Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel Artists in Recovery. The public is invited to the opening reception of paintings, photography and sculpture by artists in recovery. The exhibition is part of the Carolina Conference on Addiction & Recovery and is being held in celebration of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Wed., Sept. 25, 7:30-9 p.m. 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr. 828-254-9737.

Shain Fine Art Originals American Landscape- Contemporary Nostalgia. Works by Andrew Braitman. This exhibit invites the viewer to appreciate the world as we know it today while reflecting on changes occuring wihin the features of the American landscape. A reception will be held on Oct. 3 from 6-9pm. Oct. 3-31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Spirit Square Celebrating the Legacy of Romare Bearden. A two-part exhibition in conjunction with the Mint Museum of Art.. Sept. 28-Jan.5. The World of Regional Latin American Visual Artists. An exhibit promoting 10 regional emerging visual artists from Latin America. Painting, sculpture, mixed media and jewelry. An opening reception will be held on Oct. 4 from 5:30-9pm. Oct. 4-26. 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center Eros Negras: Encountering the Black Female Body. An exhibition that explores the sexuality, sensuality and eroticism of black women from a socio-political perspective in a contemporary world. Sept. 20-Nov. 30. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Applewood Gallery Near Visions. Pastels with an intimate vantage point featuring Judith Cutler. Also, Terry Thirion, Ada Offerdahl and other artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 26. 3920 Park Rd. 04-525-6162.

Art 1 Gallery The 5th Annual "I Am Woman" Exhibition and Competition. The exploration and provocative interpretation of women and womanhood as expressed by participating artists from New York to Florida. I Am Woman is an open show rather than a juried show. Works by both male and female artists are accepted and must pertain to the I Am Woman theme. Sept. 20-Oct. 25. 170 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-854-8800.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Ila Prouty's Interaction. Exhibit includes three-dimensional cast glass and two-dimensional monoprints. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Sept. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Artists' Atelier Carolina Open Studios. By appointment. Ongoing exhibits feature paintings and mixed media by popular North Carolina Artists: Peggy Hutson Weston, Fay M. Miller, Carol Mueller, Betty G. Robinson; Photography by Waldo Miller; and sculptures by Greg Weston. Studios are open to the public, gallery owners, designers and art connoisseurs. Please call for an appointment. Mon.-Sun. 220 W. 10th St. 704-347-2781.

ArtMakers Gallery and Studios Current Feature. Watercolors, oils and acrylics by Nancy Couick and Kelley Sanford. Tue.-Sat. 515 Fenton Pl. 704-916-0140.

Bank of America Gallery A Century of Landscape Exploration: 1845-1945. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 6. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.

Bank of America Plaza Space, Structure and Vision. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Featuring works by Mary Edith Alexander, Helene Brandt, Gary Byrd, Lluis Lleo, Ran Ortner, Karen Rifas, Thomas Rose, Idamarie Spurr, Mike Wsol. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Nov. 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Beatties Ford Road Library A New Historic West End Vision. See the plans in store for the revitalization of the Historic West End. This new vision, conceptualized by residents and business leaders, will be illustrated with graphics and maps. Sept. 20-Oct. 31. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.

Blue Pony Gallery & Press Illustrations. new acrylic and oil paintings by South Carolina artist, Liisa Salosaari Jasinski. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 12. Fit in the Box. monotypes by Charlotte artist Terri Lynch. Ms. Lynch uses flattened boxes and packages as printmaking plates to create images of human forms as a metaphor for society's rigid prescriptions of beauty. NoDa Gallery Crawls 1st and 3rd Fridays, Sept. 6 and 20, 6-9pm. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Sept. 28. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.

Center of the Earth Gallery New Work by Chris Stephens. Stephens uses vibrant colors to portray the landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley. Also featuring a small selection of new work by Louis St. Lewis to coincide with High Voltage, a special event at Mythos on Oct. 4 at 10pm. Sept. 20-Oct. 26. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Charlotte Art League The Last Blooms of Summer- A Flower Show. Featuring art in a variety of media by Charlotte Art League members. Sept. 20-28. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Charlotte Public Library Celebrating 75 years of Theatre Charlotte. The exhibit features programs, cast photos and other memorabilia from three-quarters of a century of theatrical productions. Carolina Room, third floor. Sept. 20-Jan. 5. Block Party: Original Art from "What Do Animals Do On The Weekend?" An exhibit of original artwork from NFP's first children's book by writer and illustrator, Lauren Faulkenberry. Carnegie Gallery, third floor. Sept. 20-Jan. 5. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Christa Faut Gallery "Water, Earth, Sky". Solo exhibition by Elizabeth Bradford, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. Fri., Sat., 10 a.m. Continues through Oct. 9. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

CPCC Art Gallery Artists of Baoding, P.R. China. featuring the works of Tan Baoquan and Wu Zhanliang. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Sept. 27. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6480.

Davidson College 2002 Davidson College Art Faculty Exhibition. New exhibitions by the college's four fine arts professors: Herb Jackson, Cort Savage, Russ Warren and Ray Kleinlein. The works are displayed in the Smith and Van Every galleries. 10-5pm weekdays, 12-4pm weekends. Sept. 20-Oct. 9. Davidson. 704-894-2244.

Diane Overcash Studio New Paintings. Original oil and acrylic paintings by Diane Overcash. Mon.-Sun. 113 West First Street, Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-933-7917.

Elder Art Gallery Art That Inspired Robert Frost. The works of Leon Makielski - American Impressionist. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 26. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Foust Studio Figurehead. New mixed media collages by Charlotte Foust. Landscapes by Tyler Strouth. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 1. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.

Gallery 237 The Paintings of Han Cashion. Sept. 20-Oct. 3. 237 Main St., Pineville. 704-889-2278.

Gallery L Dress Rehearsal: Costumes from the Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Gallery L will come to life with custom designed costumes from Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Sept. 20-Oct. 13. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Gallery W.D.O. September Exhibit. Rick Beck: Cast Glass Sculpture "In the Garden." Valerie Beck: Painted and Blown "Totems." Visit www.gallerywdo.com for more information. Sept. 20-30. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

Gaston College Tom Stanley: Black Mountain Drawings. Features works dating from 1994 through 2002. Most were completed during biennial retreats at the site of the former Black Mountain College near Swannanoa, NC. Displayed in the Jean Rauch Gallery. Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, and Friday 9am-2pm. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Oct. 12. 201 Highway 321 S., Dallas. 704-922-6200.

Green Door Gallery Group Show. Ongoing exhibition of artwork by local and regional artists, including drawing, painting, pastels, mixed media, monotypes, ceramics, scuplture, photography, wood design, fabric design, stained glass and handmade jewelry. Mon.-Sat. 221 West A St., Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-932-0099.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Tony Hernandez- Cold Country. Hidell Brooks Gallery is pleased to announce their fourth solo exhibition for Tony Hernandez. Sept. 20-Oct. 26. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Hodges Taylor Gallery Virginia Scotchie and Randy Shull. Scotchie and Shull share a love of form, color, and texture in their work, each having found a very personal and unique approach to their materials. Sept. 20-Oct. 26. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Romare Bearden Revisited. The exhibition will feature unique collages, watercolors and prints available for acquisition. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Nov. 2. 3900 Colony Rd. 7 04-365-3000.

Joie Lassiter Gallery "Passages" by Norman Mooney. Showing a group of works created over a 5 year span by a contemporary Irish artist. Tue.-Sat. Continues through Oct. 16. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.

The Light Factory Digital Invitational. Photographs by Robert Creamer, Bill Jenkins, Marie R. Kennedy, and Judith McMillan. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 12. 809 W. Hill St. 704-333-9755.

McColl Center for Visual Art Clayworks Gallery Multiple Artists. Features handmade original and functional pottery by McColl Center faculty, affiliate artists and Clayworks members. Mon.-Sun. 301 E. 9th St. 704-332-5535.

McColl Center for Visual Art's Spirit Square Gallery Expressions in Clay. Five Clay Affiliate Artists from McColl Center for Visual Art: Don Cheek, Belinda Goodwin, Corine Guseman, Jennifer Kincaid, and Terry Shipley. Mon.-Fri. 11am-6pm; Sat. 11am-5pm; Sun. 1-4pm. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 28. 345 N. College St. 704-332-5535.

Microcosm Gallery Colorful Nature. An exhibition of paintings by Daniel Sztyber. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 9. 300 N. College St. #101. 704-641-4256.

Myersart Gallery Works by Local Artists. Featuring functional and decorative works in clay by local artists including Mary Mason, Lambeth Marshall, Carolyn Carroll, John and Jan Myers, Sandra Delonis, Joyce Branch, Phyllis Graham, Patsy McAlpine, Gena Van Dyke, Cindi Powell, Donald L. Foster, Sylvia Coppola, Kim Frazier, Shelly Johnston, Carolyn Burke, Corine Gussman, Alex and Mary Miller, Robert Hasselle, Jennifer Kincaid, Fran Brown, Vanessa Grubbs, Vicki Gill, Linda Dalton, Tom Risser, Andy Smith, Marlynn Fairchild, Tim Peeples, Amy Sanders, Amy Hunt and Karen Kammer. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,11 a.m.-5 p.m. & 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Works by Gena Van Dyke and Lambeth Marshall. Both women create ornate works, but their styles are like night and day. Sept. 20-30. 1510 Camden Road. 704-790-2529.

Noel Gallery David Driskell, the artist. Noel Gallery provides an opportunity to experience another facet of this man with an exhibit of paintings. Sept. 20-Oct. 29. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.

Plantsylvania Garden Art. Items of art for the garden and pond by Rose Hawley. Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1515 Camden Road. 704-334-5331.

Pope's Gallery Sharon Augustyniak. Featuring black and white photography of far away places and of local regions as well, including Charlotte. Exhibiting many original works of art by other local and regional artists. Myers Park gallery. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept. 30. Denise Nelson. Exhibiting photo-realistic oil paintings of regional wildlife and mountain-scapes. Also featuring original works by other local and regional artists in a variety of media. Arboretum gallery. Mon.-Sun. Con- tinues through Sept. 30. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.

Pottery Central Featured Works. Salt fired dinnerware by Andrew Linton, and new raku fired pottery by Karen Linton. Tue.-Sat. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.

S. Lampke Fine Art and Design Collection of Works. featuring oils and pastels. Also showing oil floorcloths, painted "Cottage" furniture, and a collection of hand knotted Persian Carpets. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1517 Camden Road, Studio #5. 704-362-1033.

Shain Fine Art Originals Big City. Paintings by Geoffrey Johnson and Marilyn Simandle. From the commuters at Grand Central Station to the fish markets of Venice, Italy, Big City scenes line the walls. Sept. 20-30. New Works. featuring works by nationally renowned Santa Fe artists Michael Lynch and David Ballew who recently collaborated on plein air painting in the Carolinas. Also - Baptiste, Henry Barnes, Laura Buxton, Dennis Campay, Amy Dobbs, Bonnie Brown Fergus, Robert Frank, William Jameson, Geoffrey Johnson, Downy Doxey-Marshall, Robert Marshall, Janet Powers, Sallie Quirk, R.A. Red Corn, Kim Schuessler, Marilyn Simandle, and Connie Withers. Mon.-Sun. Colorado and California Impressionists. Michael J. Lynch, a landscape artist from Colorado, and Californian artist, Marilyn Simandle. Sept. 20-30. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.