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Theater: Ongoing
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. Sept. 3-6 at 8pm. Tickets are $15, Sept. 3 is 'pay what you can' night. Central Ave Playhouse, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.
Visual Arts: Openings
Afro-American Cultural Center Bull Durham Festival: 10 year Retrospective. A photographic exhibit of NC's oldest running blues festival and also a group show, Blues In and Out: Introspective & Expressive, featuring the work of Haitian artist Essud Fungcap. Fri., Sept. 5, 6-9 p.m. Free. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Students Exhibit from all disciplines. The artists' reception from 5:30-7:30pm on Sept. 18 is free and open to the public. Sept. 5-30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Center of the Earth Gallery Ocean. An exhibition of new paintings by Jacob Cooley. Openings: Sept. 5 and Sept. 19. Sept. 5 through Oct. 31. www.centeroftheearth.com. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Clay on Camden Linda Dalton. Featuring functional and decorative works in clay. Artist reception during Gallery Crawl Sept. 5 from 6-9pm. Exhibit runs Sept. 5 through Sept. 30. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
CPCC Art Gallery Jeff Pender. An exhibition of new ceramic works, entitled "Another World." Opening reception Sept. 12, 5-7:30pm. Runs Sept. 8 through Oct. 13. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-2722.
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 (6pm). Exhibit runs Sept. 3 through Sept. 30. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Arless Day - Defining Collage: Awareness, Beauty & Creativity. Arless Day builds the best of all possible worlds in his collage paintings. The emphasis of the exhibit is detailed interiors which are full of plants, books and paintings. Opening night reception on Sept. 5 from 6-8pm. Arless will be in attendance and give a short gallery talk around 7pm. Runs Sept. 5 through Nov. 1. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Mark Flowers, David Hooker. Mixed media narrative paintings and ceramic sculpture. Opening reception on Sept. 5, 6-8pm. www.hodgestaylor.com. Exhibit runs Sept. 5 through Nov. 1. Gallery hours Tue-Fri 11-6pm, Sat 11-3pm. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Stephen Glaesner. Glaesner's elegant, polished cone-shaped vessels are tangible proof of his lifelong interest in woodworking. Exhibit runs Sept. 6 through Oct. 18. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Mike Lavine. Through the transformation of sawdust Mike Lavine explores humanity's relationship with nature as this substance is elevated and re-invigorated as art. Wine reception Sept. 5, 6:30-9:30pm. Exhibit runs Sept. 5 through Sept. 30. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
McColl Center for Visual Art Film Installation. Great Balls of Fire by Leon Grodski. Film will be shown Sept. 11 continually from 8:45am - 6pm. No charge. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
Pottery Central Raku Works. An exhibition of recent Raku works by resident artist Karen Linton. "Red Zinger" Raku describes the bright red color acheived in this series of pots. An open house will take place on Sat, Sept. 6 from 10-5. Works can also be viewed by appointment. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.
Sanctuary Art Studio & Galleries Destination To Be Determined Upon Arrival. A group show featuring paintings and mixed-media art by Raed Al Rawi, C. Frank Haas, Jerry Lee Kirk, Randy Crawford and others. Gallery 1. Hours are Tues-Sat, 12-5pm, except Gallery Crawls, 6-10pm. Sept. 5-Oct. 1. Painted Driftwood Creations. Rusk Masterton collects driftwood during his summer lake vacations and transforms them with paint into talismans and fantastical creations. Gallery 2. Exhibit runs Sept. 5 through Oct. 1. 3440 North Davidson St. 704-877-2692.
Shain Gallery Chas Fagan. A Yale grad, nationally known for his portrait work, landscapes and sculptures. Sept. 5: Opening wine and cheese reception (6-9pm); Exhibit runs Sept. 5-29. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
Stonecrest Shopping Center R.A Red Corn and Gina Gray. These two Osage women are highly acclaimed for their Native American art styles. On exhibit at Sacred Ground. Sept. 5-6, 6-10 p.m. Pineville. 704-540-9180.
The Green Art on the Green. From 10am-3pm every Saturday morning during September, local artists will set up an art show. Bring a picnic and enjoy. Saturdays. Continues through Sept. 27. 400 South Tryon Street. 704-332-9583.
Urban Ministry Center Art Works 945. A collaborative art project involving Charlotte's Homeless and the greater community. Features a reception and silent auction of Outsider Art. Sept. 13, 5-8pm. 945 N. College St. 704-563-1697.
Wentworth Gallery Peter Max. "Colors of a Better World." Features over 100 pieces of art, including original paintings, drawings and limited-edition prints. Artist reception Sept. 4 and 5, 6-9pm. Sept. 4-5. South Park Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd. 704-365-2733.