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Theater: Ongoing
Cravings An original play by local playwright Ann Marie Oliva. The play is set in New York City during the 1970's at a methadone clinic.Adult language and subject matter. June 12-14, 19-21. All shows at 8pm. $10-12. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Disney's The Lion King From director and designer Julie Taymor. Score from Elton John and Tim Rice. Limited number of tickets available only at box office. Through 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.
The Friar and The Nurse A tragic sex comedy set between the scenes of Shakespeare's greatest love story; Romeo's Friar and Juliet's Nurse find secret passion and learn that romance isn't only for the young. A new play by Stan Peal. Presented by Epic Arts Repertory Theatre. For ages 18 and older. June 19-21, 8 p.m.; June 22, 2 p.m.; June 23, 8 p.m.; June 26-28, 8 p.m. $12-$15. Group discounts available. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
My Fair Lady Davidson Community Players present beloved Lerner and Loewe musical. Directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge. June 19-21 at 8pm. $20 adults; $18 students/seniors. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
South Pacific Theatre Matthews presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical set on the islands during WW II. June 13-22 (except Monday 6/16) at 8pm. Sunday matinees at 2pm. $15/$12. Theatre Matthews, 100 McDowell St, Matthews. 704-846-8343.
World Without End A look at family, the problem of choice and the search for the immortal as seen through the prism of Sophocles' "Antigone." Intended for older audiences. In the Blackbox. 19-21, 26-28. All shows at 8 pm. $12 adults; $10 advance; $5 students. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery New York City Society of Illustrators Guild Show. Continues through June 30. Portfolio Displays. Displays from the following majors: Interior design, graphic design, fashion marketing and multimedia design. Thu., June 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Cecilia Mattos. Exhibit from artist based in Montevideo, Uruguay. Through June. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Das Maultier Art Gallery New Store/Gallery opening. NODA's new art and design shop with affordable art for novice to the serious collector. In the Colony. 3472 N. Davidson St. 704-333-0277.
McColl Center for Visual Art Summer Affiliates Artists Exhibition. Six area artists join current affiliates through August 15. Open House: June 27, 6-8pm. Artist Forum: July 16, 7pm. Closing House: August 15, 6-8pm. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
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.
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.
Center of the Earth Gallery Roberto Azank. An exhibition of new paintings. Continues through June 28. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Solo exhibition of oil paintings. "The Nature of Tranquility," by Kenneth Freed. Continues through July 12. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
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 Leon A. Makielski, A Journey of Creativity. Exhibit will feature portraits and landscapes painted over a 50 year period by Makielski (1885-1974). Through July 25. Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm. Saturdays: 10am - 2 pm. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Farvan International Gallery Rosa Maria Costa Delgado & Costa Tur. Oil Paintings by artist Rosa Maria Costa Delgado of Malaga Spain of archeological images. Oil Paintings by artist Costa Tur of Spain. Landscapes of Spain's coastline and people. Through June. 119 E. 7th St. 704-375-1424.
Galatique June is dedicated to kids. Their art, music and fashion. Through June. 26 North Main St., Belmont. 704-608-1868.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Introductions. Exhibit featuring 8 artists. Through July 12. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Kevin Kennedy & Robert Stuart. Continues through June 28. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jeanne Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Lambeth W. Marshall. Ceramic. Continues through June 20. Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South, Gastonia.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Robert Motherwell. Works on Paper by Motherwell (1915-1991), featuring over thirty lithographs, etchings, ink drawings and paintings. Continues through July 12. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
