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North Carolina Museum of History Flashback to the 60s. Continues through Sept. 28, 2003. 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-715-0200.
Weatherspoon Art Museum MFA 2003: The Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition. Continues through June 1. Spring Garden & Tate Streets, Greensboro.
Spoken Word
Mert's Heart and Soul Uptown Saturday Nite. Musical performances, spoken word artists, poets and an open mic contest. Every second and last Saturday of the month at 11pm. $7 cover. 214 N. College St. 704-623-0058.
Theater: Openings
1776 Piedmont Players Theatre presents a musical with music & lyrics by Sherman Edwards. May 29,30,31, June 4,5,6,7 at 7:30pm. June 1 at 2:30pm. Wed $9 (everyone); Adults $14, Sr./students $12. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.
Buddha Ensemble Company of the Theater presents this play by Nikos Kazantzakis on the Black Box Stage. May 21-23, 7:30 p.m.; May 24-25, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $9. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.
Diamond Studs, the Life of Jesse James Book by Jim Wann, songs by Jim Wann and Bland Simpson. May 29-31, June 1, 5-7, 12-14, 18-20 nightly 8 pm. May 31, June 7 & 14 late shows at 11:30pm. Sunday matinees June 1, 8 & 15 at 3pm. $20. Honest Pat's Playhouse, 1410 10th St. 704-400-6400.
Disney's The Lion King From director and designer Julie Taymor. Score from Elton John and Time Rice. Limited number of tickets available only at box office! May 23- June 22: Tues.-Thurs. 8pm; Fri. 8:15pm; Sat. 2pm & 8:15pm; Sun. 2pm & 7:30pm. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Actor's Theatre of Charlotte presents a rock musical written by John Cameron Mitchell with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask. Wed & Thu at 7:30pm; Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun, June 15 at 2pm. Tue, June 3 at 7:30 pm 'pay what you can night.' May 28-June 15. $15-20. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Putting It Together Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Presented by Northwest School of the Arts. May 23-24, 7:30 p.m. $15 Adults, $12 students. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Third Annual New 15-Minute Play Festival Featuring 6 plays: The Oven, Church of the Spilled Blood, Swimming in the Ocean, 18 Holes, The Gardener and The Kissing Play. May 22-24, 8 p.m. $10 at the door. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Theater: Ongoing
Stop Kiss A contemporary stunner about love, self-realization and the results of one first kiss. Guest director, Joanna Gerdy. May 22-24, 8 p.m. $12 students; $15 adults. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Things You Need to Know Before the World Ends A Victory Pictures/CAST production. The director and cast are all ordained ministers and are offering to perform weddings after the show. May 22-24, 8 p.m. Free. Reservations recommended. Central Avenue Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-451-4155.
Visual Arts: Openings
8th Street Warehouse Homeland Insecurity. Artists draw the first line of defense. Local artists in various mediums present a satiric look at the encroaching police state. May 31, 7 p.m.; June 1, 1 p.m. 305 E. 8th St. 704-258-7814.
ElderArt Gallery Leon A. Makielski, A Journey of Creativity. Exhibit will feature portraits and landscapes painted over a 50 year period by Makielski (1885-1974). May 31-July 25. Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm. Saturdays: 10am - 2 pm. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Rising of the Eagle Native American Art Gallery. Chief Richard Eagle Thomas will be on premises dressed in full regalia and telling short stories. Hours Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12-6pm. 4742 East Hwy 27, Iron Station.
Stretch Gallery N Studios Plastic Response, Package STCH. An installation artwork by ceramic artist Fred Spaulding. Reception May 30 6-8:30pm. stretchgallery.com. 10726 Pineville Rd, Pineville. 704-552-5678.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Afro-American Cultural Center Bridging Cultures: From Africa to Latin America. Annual Juried Exhibition. Over 30 original pieces of work from 14 local, regional and national artists. Continues through June 29. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art 1 Gallery A John Biggers Tribute. Featuring David Wilson. Continues through May 23. 170 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-854-8800.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery My First Set of Wheels. Featuring illustrations by Wil Bosbyshell, Joan Faison, Roger Hicks, Alease McClenningham, Mike Watson & Pam Winegard. Reception: May 21, 5:30-7pm. May 20-30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Bank of America Gallery Art of the Southwest & Native American Cultures. Continues through June 21. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.
Bank of America Plaza Maker versus Material. A two-location exhibit. Also on display at the First Citizens Building, 128 S. Tryon St. Continues through Nov. 21. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
