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The Trouble Begins at 8:00- An Evening with Mark Twain Charlotte actor Roger Durrett portrays the celebrated writer for his 27th consecutive year. Jan. 10 & 11. Prices range from $15-$25. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Visual Arts: Openings
Center of the Earth Gallery Pleasure Places. Artists slated to participate are Jacob Cooley, Page Laughlin, Ruth Ava Lyons, Elena Madden, Joseph Oddo, Richard Siegel and Gail Wegodsky. These artists explore interior and exterior worlds with varied styles and approaches. The January opening will be Jan. 17 during the Gallery Crawl. Jan. 17-Feb. 28. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Charlotte Public Library (Main Library) The Eye of the Beholder: Charlotte's Photographers and Their Work 1867-1917. There will be images and biographical information from many photographers of this period, providing a memorable glimpse at the technology of the period and how Charlotteans looked a century ago. Jan. 16-May 17. 310 N. Tryon St.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Diane Bywaters: Land-Sea-Sky. All paintings are of the North Carolina landscape from the coastal marshes to the mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway. A reception will be held on Jan. 10 from 6-8pm. Jan. 10-March 1. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Ernesto Berra, Helen Shirk and Raul Diaz. Berra's collages often resemble abstract landscapes and include everyday objects such as wires, sticks and nails. Shirk's copper vessels reflect her interest in brilliantly colored and textured organic forms. Diaz's dream-like paintings create ethereal textured environments. Jan. 11-Feb. 15. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
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. 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. Continues through Jan. 31. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art 1 Gallery Natural Roots. Photography exhibit by Eustace Conway of Deep Gap, NC held in conjunction with the 5th Annual Carolina Lens Art competition and exhibition by local and regional photographers. Continues through Feb. 21. 170 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-854-8800.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Illustrations by Doug Clarke. An opening reception will be held on Jan. 16 from 5:30-7pm. January, 2003. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Beatties Ford Road Library Modern Art by Danny Williams. Williams creates sculptured art pieces using paper, wire, metal and cloth. A native Charlottean, his works have been exhibited locally for several years. Continues through Jan. 31. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.
Charlotte Art League Earth Works- The Four Seasons. A show featuring landscapes in a variety of media by Charlotte Art League members. Continues through Jan. 25. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Crazy Jane's Local Artists. Works by Ellyn Bernstein, Mike Watson and Rod Wriner. Pottery by Ann Hamilton. Mon.-Sat. 1817 Hawkins Street. 704-332-5454.
ElderArt Gallery Four Shadow Plus One. A sneak preview of four artists who have recently joined the gallery's roster: Leonel Matheu, Gina Gilmour, Karen Roberson Powell, Jill Jones and Tom Perkinson. Continues through Feb. 22. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Gallery L Apron Strings: Ties to the Past. Featuring 100 vintage and contemporary examples, this exhibit reviews the apron's role as an emotionally charged vehicle for expression with a rich and varied craft history that is still viable today. Continues through Jan. 19. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
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. Continues through Jan. 18. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Gaston County Public Library Artworks by Lovick. Original two-dimensional artworks by Lovick Lewis. Continues through Jan. 31. Winter Baskets. Decorative winter baskets on loan from Kim Simmons. For information about other current or upcoming library exhibits, please contact your local Gaston County Public Library location, or call Program Coordinator Carol Reinhardt. Continues through Jan. 31. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Photography by Elizabeth Matheson. Continues through Feb. 1. Robert Marsh. Print Show, curated by June Lambla. Marsh will share his works on paper, using vibrant oil pastels in energetic strokes. Continues through March 1. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jeanne Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Paul Martyka & Reed Elliott. Acrylic paintings and drawings. Continues through Jan. 24. Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South, Gastonia. 704-922-6215.