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Description Beggared or The Allegory of Whiteness The Farm's first musical, intended for older audiences. July 31-August 16, Thursday-Saturday, all shows 8pm. $12 adults, $10 advance sales, $5 students. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Hay Fever Presented by Piedmont Players. July 31-August 9. Wednesday-Saturday 7:30pm. Sunday 2:30. Tickets range from $9-$12. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

Jungle Book Presented by Creative Kids. Call for reservations. July 25 at 7:30pm; July 26 at 2pm & 7:30pm. $6. Providence Day School. 704-364-0081.

The Little Prince Presented by Greenville, SC-based Mythmakers Theatre Co. July 24-26, Thursday & Friday 8pm, Saturday 1pm, 3pm, 8pm. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors and children. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Prelude to a Kiss A comedy by George Lucas. Details at www.offtryon.net. July 24-Aug 2 at 8pm. July 30 - pay what you can night. $15 adults, $12 seniors/students. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Theater: Ongoing

The Connie Company Monkeys Around The Connie Company, Davidson Community Players' theatre for children will bring monkey stories to life on three consecutive nights in three North Meck towns. The production is geared towards kindergarten to fifth graders and their families. July 25: Cornelius Town Hall; July 26: Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center; July 27: Davidson Town Hall, 7pm each night. $2 for children, $3 for adults. Cornelius Town Hall. 704-892-7953.

Footloose Based on the popular film and presented by CPCC Summer Theatre. July 23-26 at 8pm. $16. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Godspell A musical version of the Gospel according to Matthew, with score by Stephen Schwartz. July 23-26 at 8pm. Further details on www.matthewsplayhouse.com. $12 & $15. Theatre Matthews, 100 McDowell St, Matthews. 704-846-8343.

Open Season New comedy by Florida playwright Michael McKeever presented by SummerStage. Runs July 9-27. Wednesday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. Tickets range from $20-$28. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Parade Day A new play by Terry Roueche. Presented by BareBones Theatre Group. July 10-27. Thursday-Saturday, 8pm. Sunday July 27, 3pm. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Visual Arts: Openings

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Impact. Illustrations by students in the Graphic Design program. Artist reception is on August 14, 5:30-7pm. Exhibit runs August 4-29. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

ElderArt Gallery A Celebration of Life. A one-man show featuring Tom Perkinson. Aug 1 - 30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Summer Group Invitational. Exhibition Just Desserts featuring Beverly Shipko. July 26-September 6, 2003. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.

McColl Center for Visual Art Summer Affiliates Artists Exhibition. Six area artists join current affiliates through August 15. Artist Forum: July 16, 7pm. Closing House: August 15, 6-8pm. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

W.D.O. Objects & Ideas. The works of Shook Kelley. Through August 29. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Wil Bosbyshell. An exhibition of egg still life series. The paintings portray eggs in dramatic light with bold colors and deep-cast shadows. Artist reception is on Wed, July 23, 5:30-7pm. Exhibit runs through July. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

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 New Faces Invitational. A group exhibition featuring newcomers. Through August 2. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Christa Faut Gallery Summer Show. Group exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints by gallery artists. Through August 11. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Clay on Camden Fireworks: Contemporary works in Raku. Works by some of the region's potters. Through July. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.

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.

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Bob Rankin. A show of his original works in acrylics, oils, and mixed media. Meet the artist: July 24, 6-9pm. Exhibit runs July 14 - August 9. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.

Das Maultier Art Gallery Store/Gallery. Art and design shop located in NODA with affordable art for novice to the serious collector. In the Colony. 3472 N. Davidson St. 704-333-0277.

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.