Classical Music
First Tuesday Concerts Tchaikovsky, Trio in A Minor, Opus 50, for violin, cello, and piano. Calin Lupanu, Concertmaster, Charlotte Symphony, Phillip Bush, Assistant Professor of Piano, U. of Michigan, Alan Black, cello. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. Sep 2, at 12:10pm, After Work Concert & Reception (Hodges Taylor Gallery) at 5:30pm. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-332-7746.
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. 1-866-467-7681.
Central Ave Playhouse Psychotic Pooch. Live Sketch Comedy and improv. Material is NC-17, seating is limited. Call for reservations. Fri., Sat., 11 p.m. $10. 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.
The Comedy Zone Mark Ryan w/ Grandma Lee. Appearing live. September 3-6, call for details. 516 N. College St., Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. 704-348-4242.
The Perch Theatre Smokin' Bear Tour Featuring Talking Baby. Presented by The Perch at various venues while a new location is scouted. Shows are rated "R" for verbal content. Aug 29: The Visulite, time tbd. Call for reservations. $12. 704-372-7724.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History/Hezekiah Alexander Homesite The Faces of Our State. Photographic exhibit showcasing 70 years of North Carolina people as seen in Our State: North Carolina magazine. Through June 2004. Soldier's Stories: War in the First Person. Continues through Sept. 30, 2004. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place Omnimax. Now showing: Top Speed and Coral Reef Adventure. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. (704)-372-6261
Gaston County Museum of Art & History Carolinas Textile Exhibit- The Ties That Bind. Tue.-Sun. 131 W. Main St., Dallas. 704-852-6025.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Pen and Ink Politics: Thomas Nast's Reconstruction-era Cartoons and African American Equality. Continues through Sept. 29. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art All Aglow. An exhibition featuring 300 years of candlesticks on display. Through February 15, 2004. Burlon Craig and His Legacy. Continues through Oct. 19. Fashions of the Crinoline Era: 1840-1865. Eight mid 19th century crinoline fashions, featuring wide hoop skirts, from the museum's costume collection are currently on display. Through May 2004. Passing. Selected artists from the 2002 Juried exhibition Celebrating the Legacy of Romare Bearden are invited for in-depth presentation of their work. Through September 7. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000 or 704-333-MINT.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design American Quilt Classics 1800 - 1980: The Charles and Fleur Bresler Collection. Features white work, indigo resist and block-printed chintz from the late 18th and early 19th centuries; applique, stenciled, mosaic template-pieced and album quilts from the mid-1800s; log cabin, crazy and charm quilts from the late 19th century and more. Through Jan 4, 2004. Currents In Craft. Ongoing exhibit. Tue.-Sun. Sculptural Radiance: The Jewelry & Objects of Linda MacNeil. A fusion of glass and gold, featuring 25 works. Through November 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. Continues through Sept. 14. Eye to Eye: Photography by Kim Wolhuter. Experience the up close and personal life of an African leopard in a photographic exhibit. Featuring National Geographic photographer Wolhuter's images of Tjololo, a 5-year old African leopard he observed and photographed for 19 months. Sept. 3-Dec. 14. Illustrator Vernon Grant: A Century of American Whimsy. Continues through Oct. 5, 2003. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
North Carolina Museum of History Flashback to the 60s. Continues through Sept. 28, 2003. 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-715-0200.
Spoken Word
Mert's Heart and Soul Uptown Saturday Nite. Featuring the area's most talented singers, rappers, and poets. Sign up for the Open Mic Showcase. Details: www.motifentertainment.com. Every second and last Saturday of the month at 10pm-until. $7 cover. 214 N. College St. 704-593-0114.
Theater: Openings
24 Hour Theatre Project BareBones Theatre Group presents yet another round of theatre created in a day with The 24-Hour Theatre Project. Advance reservations available, call for details. Sat., Aug. 30, 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Drinking in America Eric Bogosian's unique view of sex, society and drinking in America. Directed by Serena Ruden. Presented by Innervoices Theatre Company. Call to make reservations. Aug 28-31 & Sep 3-6 at 8pm. Tickets are $15, Sep 3 is 'pay what you can' night. Central Ave Playhouse, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.
Feeding the Moonfish Laden with danger, mystery, and the quest for love, Feeding the Moonfish is an engaging story that illuminates the coming together of two people, both struggling to end generations of violence and abuse. Play is being performed in the Johnson Hall Studio Theatre. Aug. 30, 8 p.m. & 12 a.m.; Aug. 31, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. $5, Proceeds benefit student scholarship fund. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2108.
Theater: Ongoing
The Guys The Guys was written by Anne Nelson and produced off-Broadway within a month of the events of September 11, 2001. A fire captain who has suffered the loss of seven comrades at the WTC is asked to give their eulogies. He turns to a NYC writer to help him find the words he needs. She not only writes the words for him, but also translates the facts, his own feelings and all the empty spaces in between. Haid Theatre. Aug 28-30 at 8pm. $10. Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-825-6787.
Visual Arts: Openings
Belk Visual Arts Center Douglas Houchens: The Primary Impulse. Features paintings and drawings by Davidson College Professor Emeritus Douglas Houchens, the college's first visual arts professor. Exhibit runs Aug 28 through Oct 8. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm and on weekends, noon-4pm. 704-894-2519.
ElderArt Gallery Leonel Matheu. Exhibit titled "Orientations," by Cuban-born Matheu, an internationally known artist whose symbolic work conveys clear anxiety. Artist reception Sept. 3 at 6pm. Exhibit runs Sept. 3 through Sept. 30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Light Factory Women in Photojournalism. Member's Portfolio - William Toland: From the series, Grampa. Reception Aug 29, 6-9pm. Exhibit runs Aug 29 through Oct 11. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Group Show. Features sixteen gallery artists, including Jarret Earnest, who just turned 16 himself. He is a sophomore at Lake Norman High School and the youngest artist ever featured at Merrill-Jennings Galleries. Runs now through September. Gallery hours Mon-Fri 10-5pm, Sat 10-3pm. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
Redsky Gallery Elizabeth Estivalet, Sally Jacobs, Cal Breed and Caleb Siemon. Features transcendent evocations in oil of Provence, as well as glass works. Exhibit runs through September. www.redskygallery.com. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC "FACLT-RT". The Bi-Annual Art faculty exhibition will include full-time and part-time faculty and new members to the department. At Rowe Arts Main Gallery, hours Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. Reception Sep 12, 6-8pm. Sept. 2-26. Rowe Arts Building. 704-687-2473.
The Art Preserve Jan Kinslowe. Landscapes and atmospheric abstracts. Exhibit runs throughout September. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Van Every Gallery, Davidson College Douglas Houchens: The Primary Impulse. Features paintings and drawings by Davidson College Professor Emeritus Douglas Houchens, the college's first visual arts professor. Special reception Oct 4, 3-5pm in the Atruim of the Belk Visual Art Center. Exhibit runs Aug 28 through Oct 8. Gallery hours Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun noon-4pm. Philip Lopez. Site-specific installation of constructed, mixed-media works that build on geometric forms and patterns. Held in the Edward M. Smith Gallery. Philip Lopez will present a slide lecture in the Semans Lecture Hall in the Belk Visual Art Center on Aug 28 at 7pm. Aug. 28-Oct. 8. Davidson. 704-894-2519.
W.D.O. Karen Karnes. Widely regarded as the "grandmother of American ceramics." Opening reception Sept. 5, 6-8pm. Karen Karnes will speak at the Mint Museum of Craft&Design on Sept. 4 at 6:30pm. Reservations: 704-337-2098. Exhibit runs Sept. 2 through Oct. 11. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Pat Boyer. Primal Rhythm, works on paper. On exhibit in the Norvell Gallery. Public reception Sept. 5, 6-8pm. Runs Aug. 29 through Nov. 8. Gallery hours Tue-Sat, 10-5. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1895.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
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.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Summer Print Show. Jumping with hot summer color, monotypes and other work on paper by Margret Kuehni and Mary Lou Sussman. Also, "Studies in Black & White," small edition linocuts and woodcuts. August 1-30. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Christa Faut Gallery 15" x 15" Anniversary Exhibition. 15 Gallery artists have created a special painting that is 15 inches by 15 inches to celebrate the start of 15 years in business. Opening reception on Aug 15, 6:30-8:30pm. Runs Aug 15 through Sept 15. Gallery hours Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm. 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 August. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
CPCC Art Gallery George M. Cochran. His most recent project, a documentary film entitled, Jimmie's Restaurant, is being premiered, along with his exhibition of National Advertising campaigns in print and TV, at the Pease Gallery. The show will be open to the public August 25th to 29th. Runs Aug 18-31. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-6480.
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 Ra'ed Al-Rawi. Exhibit Runs Aug 11 - September 13. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.
Dalton Gallery Ripple Effect. Exhibition of products designed and developed by national craft artists who believe in the thoughtful re-use of materials bound for the landfill. Ripple Effect is dedicated to the study and manufacture of sustainable design practices. www.rockhillarts.org. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.
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 A Celebration of Life. A one-man show featuring Tom Perkinson. Aug 1 - 30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Gallery at Carillon Convergence. Presents the work of five women artists offering a wide variety of recent paintings and sculpture. Exhibit runs through September 29. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Green Rice Designs & Studio A working artist studio and gallery. Visit during business hours or gallery crawls. To display artwork in the gallery: $35/month (1-2 pieces - dependent on size). www.green-rice.com. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Hidell Brooks Gallery 5th Year Anniversary Group Exhibition. All gallery artists have specifically created new works to commemorate fifth year in the arts. Exhibit runs through August 30. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Summer Invitational Exhibition. Four regional artists. Exhibition runs through August 29. Raymond Chorneau. New Monoprints - seductive and allusive images with a highly sophisticated palette. Exhibit runs August through Nov 1. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Shaun Cassidy. New paintings and drawings by former McColl resident. Through August. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
Lesbian & Gay Community Center Jason Basden. His sculptures are created from wood, bronze, clay and styrofoam. On exhibit through September 13. 1401 Central Ave. 704-333-0144.
McGregor Downs Galleries Boris Tomic. Exhibit of Tomic's work including oil, watercolor, mixed media and sculpture. His local credits include Ballantyne Gates. Other local artists works exhibited include Elaine Rockey, Justin Rivenbank and Han Cashion. Through August 31. 10801 Johnston Rd., Suite 219. 704-333-6699.
Pottery Central Pottery Central Gallery. Functional, sculptural and decorative pottery by local potters. Friday & Saturday 10-5 or call for appointment. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.
Rauch Gallery, Gaston College Janice Muller. Exhibit of oil paintings. August 18 - September 26. 201 Highway 321 South, Rauch Science and Fine Arts Bldg., Dallas. 704-922-6245.
Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC "Paisano" Photographs by Anna Judy. An observation of a few of the many faces and activities that form the Mexican community across the US. Exhibit at the Cone Center Main Gallery. Aug. 21-Sept. 28. Rowe Arts Building. 704-687-2473.
Sanctuary Art Studio & Galleries Art in America. A group show celebrating American craftsmanship and creative ingenuity. Exhibit runs through September 3. 3440 North Davidson St. 704-877-2692.
Stewart's Village Gallery American Crafts. Featuring pottery by Bill Stewart, Sylvia Coppola, Lambeth Marshall & Bill Campbell. Daily. 116 McDonald St., Waxhaw. 704-843-5638.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Richard Miller. Myths of Masculinity and Boys Toys, photographic quadtones. On exhibit in the Woodson and Osborne Galleries. Public reception Sept. 5, 6-8pm. www.waterworks.org. Runs Aug 15 through Nov 8. Robert Toth. An Artist's Life, two- and three-dimensional works. On exhibit in the Stanback Gallery Hall and Young People's Gallery. Public reception Sept. 5, 6-8pm. Runs Aug 22 through Nov 1. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1895.