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CL's guide to dance, theater, comedy, spoken word, classical music and visual arts indicates critics' picks.

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Classical Music

Allan Rosenfeld This Charlotte Symphony clarinetist will present a series of solo recitals featuring the clarinet and bass clarinet. Concerts, all starting at 8pm, will be Jan. 15 at Dana Auditorium, Queens University; Jan. 19 at Tyler-Tallman Hall, Davidson College; and Jan. 22 at the Recital Hall, Winthrop University. Jan. 15, 19 & 22. Free. 704-568-1095.

Chanticleer Grammy Award-winning Chanticleer has developed a reputation for its vivid interpretations of vocal literature. Presented in Belk Theater by the Carolinas Concert Association. Tue., Jan. 21, 8 p.m. $25-$85. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-527-6680.

Charlotte Symphony Lollipops Fanfare for the Common Kid: A Copland Tribute to Heidi Joyce. Pre-concert festival at 10am. Sat., Jan. 25, 11 a.m. $8-$16. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

A Colonial Era Salute Saluting the closing week of the exhibition, Furniture of the American South, 1680-1830: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection. A Charlotte Symphony Orchestra string ensemble will perform music that would have been heard and played in America in the 18th century. Sun., Jan. 19, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.

Daybreak of Freedom The 6th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Concert. One of Charlotte's signature King Day celebrations, Daybreak of Freedom is a concert highlighting the civil rights struggle and the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented by the Charlotte Symphony and held in Belk Theater. Mon., Jan. 20, 7 p.m. $5-$27. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Jazz & Classical Essentials Sunday Brunch Borders will be playing jazz and classical music from their essential catalogs. Coffee and pastry provided. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. Borders, 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-6261.

Jennifer Holliday Holliday, a Tony and Grammy Award-winning actress and singer, debuts with the Charlotte Symphony Pops. Jan. 24-25, 8 p.m. $15-$33. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

The Luther College Nordic Choir The choir will perform a varied program of both sacred and secular pieces. The concert will include works by Bach, Poulenc, Hovland, Gretchaninoff and Mendelssohn among others. Wed., Jan. 22, 7 p.m. $12. Myers Park Baptist Church. 704-334-7232.

Providence Recital Series The chamber music concert features Beethoven's Septet in Eb Major, Op. 20 with Paul Huppert, violin; Suzanne Lefevre, viola; Dru De Van, clarinet; Lori Tiberio, bassoon; Frank Portone, horn; Matthew Lavin, cello and Jeff Ferdon, double bass. Sun., Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Free. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-366-7442.

Comedy

Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Live improvised comedy created from your suggestions. Visit www.extremeimprov.com for more information. Call for reservations. Saturdays, 8 p.m. $5. 1958 E 7th St. 1-800-467-7681.

The Perch Theatre Perch Comedy. Cheerfully offending Charlotte since 1994. Showtimes are 9pm, 11pm, & 1am on Friday and Saturday nights. The 9pm show is non-smoking. The Talking Baby Talk Show is every Thursday at 9:30pm. Performances are rated R for verbal content. www.theperch.com. Fri., Sat. $10/$9 with students/military I.D. 1500 B. Central Ave. 704-372-7724.

The Comedy Zone 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. The Comedy Magic of Great Scott. Wed., Jan. 15. Michael Winslow. Star of the Police Academy movies and the man of 10,000 sound effects. Jan. 16-18. Akintundae & BC. Jan. 22-25. 516 N. College St., Wed. & Thurs.- 8pm, Fri. & Sat.- 8pm, 10:15pm. Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. 704-348-4242.

Dance

Dance Break North Carolina Dance Theatre 2 (NCDT 2) will give free lunchtime performances in the Duke Power Theatre of Spirit Square. Dance Break gives viewers a chance to experience quality dance up close in a casual atmosphere and is a diversion to the usual lunch break. Box lunches from Something Classic will be available. Jan. 20-22, 12:15-1 p.m. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

A Winter Festival of Dance A showcase event. The GDT dance company will be joined by civic dance companies from across the state as they perform original works of choreography in a variety of dance styles. Sat., Jan. 18, 7 p.m. $10 adults, $8 students/seniors. Gaston Dance Theatre, 201 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-865-5943.

Museums

Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite & American Freedom Bell Soldier's Stories: War in the First Person. Multimedia exhibit in the Millennium Gallery tells the personal stories of war as shared through the written and recorded war-time correspondence of soldiers from the region. A Charlotte Shout event. Continues through Sept. 30, 2003. Regular Museum admission. 3500 Shamrock Dr., Between Eastway and Sharon Amity. 704-568-1774.

Gaston County Museum of Art & History Carolinas Textile Exhibit- The Ties That Bind. Interactive displays, engaging scale models, authentic artifacts and photos detail how the textile industry transformed the economy, technology and communities of the new south. Tue.-Sun. 131 W. Main St., Dallas. 704-852-6025.

Levine Museum of the New South Americanos: Latino Life in the United States. An exhibition presenting an intimate portrait of the Latino community through the work of 30 prize-winning photographers. The museum will also feature oral histories and artifacts from the Charlotte-area Latino community. Continues through Jan. 20. Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. The nation's most comprehensive museum interpretation of post-Civil War southern history. Tue.-Sun. Pen and Ink Politics: Thomas Nast's Reconstruction-era Cartoons and African American Equality. Learn about the rise of the political cartoon in America through some of the earliest ones by Thomas Nast. Continues through Sept. 29. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

Mint Museum of Art Celebrating the Legacy of Romare Bearden. A juried exhibition co-sponsored with McColl Center for Visual Art. North and South Carolina artists' works were selected by David C. Driskell and reflect the inspiration of Romare Bearden. The exhibition is in two parts: one half at the Mint Museum of Art and one half at Spirit Square. Continues through Feb. 23, 2003. A Colonial Era Salute. Saluting the closing week of the exhibition, Furniture of the American South, 1680-1830: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection. A Charlotte Symphony Orchestra string ensemble will perform music that would have been heard and played in America in the 18th century. Sun., Jan. 19, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Colonial Williamsburg Collection. Since the 1930's Colonial Williamsburg has amassed the nation's largest collection of Southern furniture. Fifty-two examples of the cabinetmaker's trade illustrate the cultural diversity of the early South. Continues through Jan. 26. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design Coming of Age. Traces the evolution of the museum's collection (1937 to the present), illustrating the work of some of the 20th and 21st century's craftspeople and designers. Tue.-Sun. Continues through April 6. Currents In Craft. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. Point of View: Public and Private Collecting Part I. Point of View demonstrates how materials, techniques and themes guide collectors on their quest to shape meaningful collections. Continues through Feb. 23. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

Museum of York County All About Cats. This exhibit features many of the world's cats including the well-known lion, tiger, jaguar, panther, and leopard, as well as the lesser known species. Continues through Sept. 14, 2003. Gatherin' Together: Scotch-Irish Lifeways in the Carolina Piedmont. Explore the origins of customs, traditions and lifeways of the Scotch-Irish through their language, music, folklore, religion, politics, industry, and decorative arts. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Feb. 2. Illustrator Vernon Grant: A Century of American Whimsy. This exhibit examines Grant's career that spanned seven decades. He produced gnomes, caricatures and nursery rhyme renderings, while his advertising icons sold a multitude of products. Continues through Oct. 5, 2003. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

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. Last Saturday of every month, 11 p.m. $7 cover. Free for Capricorn. 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

Arts in Education: The Golden Goose A performance full of audience participation and laughs for the entire family. Always a sell-out. Call to book your seats in advance. Fri., Jan. 24, 9-11 a.m. $3 per person. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-684-3948 ext. 21.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof The play begins as members of a family celebrate the patriarch's 65th birthday. Sins of the past and greedy hopes of the future surround the event. Written by Tennessee Williams. Jan. 23-25, 8 p.m.; Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 8 p.m.; Feb. 2, 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 6-8, 8 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2:30 p.m. $15-$20. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Cyrano A three-person adaption of Edmond Rostand's enduring love story. The simplification of the story allows audiences to focus on the three main characters and the love triangle that has entangled them. Recommended for ages 10 & up. Jan. 24-25, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, 2 p.m.; Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 1, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $8-$10. Children's Theatre of Charlotte.

Girls! Girls! Girls! An original tale of one woman's journey of self-discovery through her many hats as actress, feminist, wife, mother and everything in between. Intended for mature audiences. Presented by Brawdeville: Women in Performance Art in conjunction with BareBones Theatre Group. Jan. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Jan. 19, 3 p.m. $20 at the door or at The White Rabbit bookstore. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-334-1306.

House of Yes Artistic director Glenn Griffin takes on this warped comedy about Jackie O impersonation, love and twisted family values. Jan. 16-18, 8 p.m.; Jan. 22-25, 8 p.m. $12 students, $15 adults. Jan. 22 is Pay What You Can Night. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Favorite English Fairy Tales Magic beans, bags of gold, handfuls of straw and other strange and wonderful things are all part of English fairy tales. Directed by Rupert Barber. Held in the Black Box Theatre of the Cunningham Fine Arts Building. Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, 3 p.m. General admission $4, children $3. Davidson College, Davidson. 704-892-8528.

The Marriage of Figaro This popular opera by Mozart will be performed in English in a modified version that incorporates singing and narration. Sat., Jan. 25, 8 p.m. Free. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2414.

Tosca An opera by Giacomo Puccini. Performed as part of the 2002-03 CPCC Opera Theatre season. Jan. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Jan. 19, 2:30 p.m. $12. Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

A Tribute to Lewis Grizzard Oberst brings back to life Lewis Grizzard's show full of humor and bittersweet stories of yesteryear. Grizzard, a native of Georgia, was a storyteller, comedian, syndicated columnist and best-selling author. Sat., Jan. 18, 8 p.m. $12 CHC members, $15 general admission. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-684-3948 ext. 21.

The Waiting Room A contemporary comedy set in a doctor's waiting room as three women from three different cultures and time periods become acquainted with each other and each other's health issues. Produced by The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte. Show dates and times: Jan. 29- Feb 16 with 7:30pm performances on Wed. & Thurs; 8pm performances on Fri. & Sat; and a matinee performance at 2pm on Feb. 16. $15-$20. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Theater: Ongoing

Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida A musical love story that explores the romantic triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. Jan. 14-16, 8 p.m.; Jan. 17, 8:15 p.m.; Jan. 18, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; Jan. 19, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20-$61. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.


Let Me Sing- A Musical Evolution Featuring more than 30 classic songs such as Alexander's Rag Time band, Looking for the Silver Lining and A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody. The show not only traces the history of the art form but also explores how it defined the American character and spirit. Jan. 14-16, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 17-18, 8 p.m.; Jan. 19, 2 p.m.; Jan. 22-23, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 24-25, 8 p.m.; Jan. 26, 2 p.m.; Jan. 29-30, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 8 p.m.; Feb. 2, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 5-6, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 7-8, 8 p.m.; Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $27.25-$31.25. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

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 opening will be Jan. 17 during the Gallery Crawl. Jan. 17-Feb. 28. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.


Charlotte Art League Radiovision 2003. A competition open to all artists within the listening area of WFAE. Art should be delivered to Charlotte Art League between 11am-3pm on Jan. 24 or 10am-2pm on Jan. 25. Jan. 24-25. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.


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.


Gallery W.D.O. Thomas Hoadley: Nerikomi Porcelain. The nerikomi technique involves stacking and slicing colored porcelain into slabs which Hoadley combines to create three-dimensional paintings in vessel form. The artist will be present at the reception: Jan. 31, 6-8pm. Jan. 21-Feb. 28. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.


McColl Center for Visual Art Winter 2003 Artists. Exhibition of work by the Winter 2003 Artists-in-Residence and Affiliate Artists: Albert Casayne & Matilde Grau, Bailey Doogan, Joyce Hsu, Thomas Mezzanotte, Franco Mondini Ruiz, Cedric Smith and Kristin St. Martin. Open house public opening: Jan. 24 from 6-8pm. Jan. 24-March 22. $5 public, $3 students, free for McColl members. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.


Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC 2003 Arts Alumni Invitational. Features dual exhibitions by graduates now working in the professional arts world. In the Main Gallery are visual arts alumni and in the Upstairs Gallery are theater alumni. Artists include Thomas Heyer, Charlotte Foust, Virginia Jochems-Atkins and Beverly Smith. Jan. 25-Feb. 14. Rowe Arts Building.

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 graffiti. 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. Featured Works. 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.


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. Continues through March 1. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.


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.


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. Continues through Feb. 15. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.


Joie Lassiter Gallery John Nickerson- New Works. A new shipment of glass with new designs. January, 2003. 318 E 9th. 704-373-1464.


The Light Factory Byron Baldwin: The First Thirty Years, Simmons Jones: The New York Years. Continues through Jan. 18. 809 W. Hill St. 704-333-9755.


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. Visit www.mdgallery. homestead.com for more information. Continues through Jan. 31. 10801 Johnston Rd., Suite 219. 704-333-6699.


Microcosm Gallery Group Exhibition. European and American artists. Works by Agnes Manganelli, Dariusz Orszulik, Irina Ilyina, John Haskins, Kulka, Daniel Sztyber and Stephen Thompson. Continues through January, 2003. Passion of My Life. Exhibition of paintings by Wiesia Kot. Continues through March 8. 300 N. College St. #101. 704-641-4256.


Myersart Gallery Teapot Show. This special show features teapots by several of the gallery's 40 local and regional artists. Continues through January. 1510 Camden Road. 704-790-2529.


Noel Gallery Benny Andrews. The exhibit tells Andrews' rich stories through paintings, drawings and fine art graphics. Continues through Feb. 28. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.


Pope's Gallery Cher Cosper. Landscapes from far away places [Myers Park Gallery]. January. Dorothy Shoemaker. Romantic landscapes and still lifes in oil [Arboretum Gallery]. January. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.


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 Playing With The Mystery. Paintings by Amy Dobbs and David Ballew. Continues through Jan. 31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.


South County Regional Library From the Library of Congress: The African American Mosaic. This exhibit surveys the African-American experience beginning with slavery and ending with the first days of the Civil Rights Movement. Continues through April 15. 5801 Rea Rd. 704-341-1176.


Winthrop University Galleries Art and Design Faculty Exhibition Three. This year's exhibition includes the works of Jim Connell, the team of Mark Guilbeau and Rian Kerrane, David Stokes and Jerry Walden. Located in the Rutledge and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Galleries of the historic Rutledge Building. Continues through Jan. 26. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.


Ballerina Girl by Charlotte Foust (Collage/Wood)2003 arts alumni invitationalTheater and visual arts alumni at UNC Charlotte have collaborated to display dual exhibitions of their work in the Rowe Arts Building on the UNCC campus. The show provides an opportunity for alumni who have become reputable members of the artistic community to showcase their work at their Alma Mater. Featured artists include Thom Heyer ("83) and Charlotte Foust ("92). Heyer's work has appeared in several gallery shows in New York. A painter and a costume designer, he covers the spectrum in this exhibit with work displayed in both the theater and visual arts shows. Foust boasts her own private gallery in Charlotte and has been on the scene nationally with a couple of shows in New York. Her work was also displayed at the Mint Museum of Art as part of the Legacy of Romare Bearden. A public reception and reunion will be held for all graduates of the university's arts programs in the Rowe Building on Jan. 24 from 6:30-8:30pm. The exhibition runs from Jan. 24-Feb. 14. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. Call 704-687-4454.--Lindsey Herman