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North Carolina Museum of History Flashback to the 60s. A collection of memorablila that significantly defines a period of profound social and cultural change in America. Continues through Sept. 28, 2003. 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-715-0200.
Spoken Word
Club Myxx Organik Funk. Hip-Hop, Spoken Word open mic. Featured artists and the hip-hop/neo-soul sounds of DJ Fuzz. Sundays, 9 p.m. $3 members, $5 non-members. 3110 S. Tryon St. 704-623-0058.
Mert's Heart and Soul Uptown Saturday Nite. Musical performances, spoken word artists, poets and an open mic contest. Performances by Julle (hip-hop diva), Maze Forever (poet), Kelvin Pizarro (R&B) and Lisarene (spoken word). Last Saturday of every month, 11 p.m. $7 cover. Free for Sagitarius. 214 N. College St. 704-623-0058.
Swing 1000 Rhythm Theory Tuesdays. Enjoy open mic poetry, music, and dancing. Doors open at 6pm. Poetry begins at 7:30pm. Tuesdays. Free before 7:15pm. 1000 Central Ave. 704-334-4443.
Theater: Openings
Amahl & the Night Visitors Opera Carolina invites audiences to experience a true holiday miracle as Amahl, a crippled boy, gives a gift far more valuable than all the king's gold, frankincense and myrrh. The performance will be held in the McGlohon Theatre. Call for tickets or purchase them online at www.operacarolina.org. Dec. 20, 7 p.m.; Dec. 21, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $15 adults, $9 youth ages 6-16. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Annie Jr. The story of Annie takes place during Christmas in 1933. Produced last July, Annie Jr. sold out for its 4 performances and will be brought back for 3 holiday performances. Dec. 20-21, 7 p.m.; Dec. 22, 2 p.m. $8 adults, $7 senior citizens 55 & over, $5 youth 18 & under. Rock Hill Community Theatre, 236 West Main St., Rock Hill. 803-324-2578.
Black Nativity The Afro-American Children's Theatre's annual holiday musical written by Langston Hughes. It's the story of the birth of Jesus Christ as told through the eyes of a Harlem Renaissance poet. Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, 1 p.m.,4 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Dec. 22, 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. $10 youth (17 and under), $12 adults. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Theater: Ongoing
Shakespeare's R & J Chickspeare, Charlotte's all female Shakespeare company, announces its fall production adapted by Joe Calarco. Dec. 18 is pay-what-you-can-night. Dec. 18-21, 8 p.m. $12 adults, $10 students/seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-344-4546.
'Tis the Season Compiled by the Tarradiddle Players. A collection of wintry and holiday tales from around the world. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.; Dec. 22, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. $10 center, $8 side. Children's Theatre of Charlotte.
A Tuna Christmas Come spend Christmas in Tuna, Texas, with all its eccentric citizens. Directed by Terry Loughlin. Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, 8 p.m.; Dec. 21, 8 p.m. $26-$35. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Visual Arts: Openings
Afro-American Cultural Center Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Exhibit. The exhibit features the winners of Charlotte-Mecklenburg School's Dr. ML King Art and Essay Contest. The works commemorate the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jan. 1-31. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
McGregor Downs Gallery Various Artists. Featuring watercolor works by Elaine Rockey. Also featuring etchings and serigraphs by Guillaume Azoulay. Previously unseen in any local gallery are artifacts recovered from the Spanish Galleon Concepcion, sunk in 1641. Continues through Jan. 31. 10801 Johnston Rd., Suite 219. 704-333-6699.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
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. Continues through March 2. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
