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The Gin Game Generations Theatre Group presents D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Directed by Lon Bumgarner and starring Ann Owens and Gene Kusterer. Dec. 5, 8 p.m.; Dec. 7, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Dec. 8, 3 p.m.; Dec. 12, 8 p.m.; Dec. 14, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 3 p.m. $15 general admission, $12 students and seniors. Jewish Community Center, 5007 Providence Road. 704-366-5007.
Jerusalem in Lights Christmas scenes, songs and a visit from Santa. After the intermission the amphitheater will come to life with thousands of Christmas lights as Narro Way Productions recreates The Real Christmas Story. Visit www.narroway.net for more information. Nov. 29-30, 8 p.m.; Dec. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Dec. 13-14, 8 p.m. Adult $6, children (7-12) $3, children 6 and under free. King's Arena, Fort Mill, 2175 Gethsemane Ct., Fort Mill. 803-802-2300.
Living in Grace Written and directed by senior Teresa J. Hess. A story of a young girl's battle with cancer and her struggle to accept life's challenges. Performances will be held in the Suzanne Little recital hall in the E.H. Little Fine Arts Building. Dec. 8, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Dec. 9, 7 p.m.; Dec. 10, 7 p.m. $3 students, $5 general admission. Queens University, 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-337-2213.
The Man Who Came to Dinner By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Radio celebrity Sheridan Whitesides accepts a dinner invitation from the Stanleys, an ordinary family. But when Whitesides slips on the ice and breaks his hip, he must move into their home to recuperate. His eccentric lifestyle and odd-ball friends bring mayhem into the Stanley's orderly life. Dec. 5-7, 8 p.m.; Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m.; Dec. 12-14, 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $8 children under 12. Old Courthouse Theatre, Inc., P.O. Box 1187, Concord. 704-788-2405.
A Thurber Carnival Winner of a special Tony Award, this revue depicts American life at its most ridiculous. Sketches include "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and other familiar comedy. Fri.-Sat. at 7:30pm, Sun. at 2:30pm. Nov. 29-Dec. 1. $7. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-334-9128.
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.
A Tuna Christmas Come spend Christmas in Tuna, Texas, with all its eccentric citizens. Directed by Terry Loughlin. Nov. 27-28, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 29-30, 8 p.m.; Dec. 1, 2 p.m.; Dec. 4-5, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Dec. 8, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11-12, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 13-14, 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $26-$35. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Visual Arts: Openings
Afro-American Cultural Center From Rags to Rap. This multimedia exhibit will attempt to address cultural nuances in the early 20th century when ragtime was a strong musical influence. This exhibit will trace the music's evolution to the components of hip-hop culture through an art form known as grafitti. An opening reception will be held on Dec. 6 at 6pm. Dec. 6-March 2. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Student Show- Recent Projects. Showcasing recent projects by Art Institute of Charlotte students. Dec. 7-31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
ArtMakers Gallery and Studios Holiday Art Open House. Stocking stuffers and original art works in oils, acrylics and watercolors. Featuring the artwork of Nancy Couick and Kelley Sanford. Thu., Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 515 Fenton Pl. 704-916-0140.
Charlotte Art League Small Works. Featuring art no larger than 11x17 inches, created by numerous Charlotte Art League members. Artists' reception will be from 6-9pm on Dec. 6 during the First Friday Gallery Crawl. Dec. 4-28. Holiday Art Sale. 50 artists will be on hand to show and sell works of various media. Art Sale begins during the First Friday Gallery Crawl from 6-9pm and continues through Sat. from 10am-4pm. Dec. 6-7. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Foust Studio Small Works Show. Artwork by Foust, LaCroix, Strouth, Lowery, and Boyd pottery. Fri., Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Jan. 1. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.
Gallery W.D.O. December. Featuring John Goodheart's recent ceramics, Joel Urruty's wood sculpture and Object of Desire: Toys for the Adult Collector. An opening reception will be held on Dec. 6 from 6-8pm. Dec. 3-Jan. 18. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.