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African Tales of Earth & Sky A collection of fables from West Africa. April 4, 7:30 p.m.; April 5, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.; April 6, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.; April 11, 7:30 p.m.; April 12, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.; April 13, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. $8-$10. Children's Theatre of Charlotte.
Anton in Show Business A satiric look at regional theatre from the viewpoint of 3 actresses. Performed in the Johnson Studio Theatre. March 26-29, 8 p.m.; March 30, 2 p.m. $3 w/ Winthrop ID, $7 general admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.
Bus Stop A comedy by William Inge. Presented by Clover Community Theatre. April 4-5, 8 p.m.; April 6, 3 p.m.; April 11-12, 8 p.m.; April 13, 3 p.m. Adults, $7; students (through 12th grade) & seniors, $5. Griggs Road Elementary School, Clover, 100 Griggs Rd., Clover. 803-831-1048.
An Evening with Christine Lavin Performing in the Hannah Covington McGee Theatre of the George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center. Dinner will begin at 6pm w/ the performance following at 7:30pm. Fri., April 4. Dinner and performance, $35; performance only, $15. Wingate University. 704-233-8300.
I Hate Hamlet A comedy presented by the Mooresville Community Theatre. April 4-5, 8 p.m.; April 10-12, 8 p.m. $5. Mooresville Citizens Center, Lake Norman. 704-662-1025.
Little Women directed by Eleanor Wixson, $12 adult $10 student and senior. April 6, 2:30 p.m.; April 10-12, 8:15 p.m. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., P.O. Box 302, Gastonia. 704-865-0160.
Othello The Actor's Gym Theater Company presents this Shakespearean tragedy. April 4-5, 8 p.m.; April 6, 7:30 p.m.; April 10, 7:30 p.m.; April 11-12, 8 p.m.; April 13, 7:30 p.m.; April 17, 7:30 p.m.; April 18-19, 8 p.m. $10-$12. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-376-7418.
Seussical the Musical Starring Cathy Rigby as The Cat in the Hat. Explore the world of Dr. Seuss as you have never seen it before. April 1-3, 8 p.m.; April 4, 8:15 p.m.; April 5, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; April 6, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20-$58. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-3600.
Speed The Plow David Mamet's tale of greed, seduction and betrayal amongst friends. Presented by Inner Voices Theatre Company. April 3-6, 8 p.m.; April 9-12, 8 p.m. $15. Central Avenue Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.
Tartuffe A French comedy by Moliere. Held in Johnson Theatre. April 9-12, 8 p.m.; April 13, 2 p.m. $3 w/ Winthrop ID, $7 general admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2399.
Waking the American Dream with Sarah Jones. An exploration of the complex nature of identity, freedom and the obstacles facing immigrants in the US. The evening features a screening of Bringing Durban Home: Combating Racism Together and concludes with a discussion. Tue., April 1, 8 p.m. $5. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Theater: Ongoing
Angels in America This play critically examines responsibility versus freedom and contains adult language, subject matter and situations. Directed by Anne Marie Costa. March 27-29, 8 p.m. $12. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage A farce that mixes hilarity with horror as a modern day monster faces off against the Cowboy Code of the Wild West. Directed by Dennis Delamar. March 26-27, 7:30 p.m.; March 28-29, 8 p.m.; April 2-3, 7:30 p.m.; April 4-5, 8 p.m.; April 6, 2 p.m. $15-$20. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
The Miracle Worker Charlotte Rep's Broadway-bound production stars Academy Award-winner, Hilary Swank in the role of teacher Annie Sullivan. Performances held in Booth Playhouse. March 26-27, 7:30 p.m.; March 28, 8 p.m.; March 29, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; March 30, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $35. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery The Travelogue Series. Photographs from Greece and Israel by David Neff. An artist reception will be held on April 16, 5:30-7pm. April 1-30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Beatties Ford Road Library Images of the Past: Rural Roots of Nellie Ashford. April 7-May 31. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.
Charlotte Art League Still Life. Works of various media created by Charlotte Art League members. Artists' reception: April 4, 6-9pm during the First Friday Gallery Crawl. April 2-19. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
City Hall Rotunda Gallery Works by Bobbie Ruth Reeves. April 1-30. 155 Johnston St., Rock Hill. 803-329-7000.
Dalton Gallery Studio Artists Exhibition. Opening reception: April 4, 6-8pm. Continues through April 20. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Byron Baldwin. Photography. A reception will be held on April 4 from 6-8pm. April 4-May 31. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
