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Museum of York County Eye to Eye: Photography by Kim Wolhuter. Sept. 18-Dec. 14. Illustrator Vernon Grant: A Century of American Whimsy. Continues through Oct. 5, 2003. Piecing a Quilt of Life: World Connections. Exhibit runs through Apr. 25, 2004. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

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. 704-342-4222.

Wine Basket News from Mind and Soul. With Simone Atkinson, Doris Campbell, Barbara Lawing, Judy Tooley and Kathy Troutman. Fri., Oct. 3, 8 p.m. Free. 830 Lamar Ave. 704-333-3465.

Theater: Openings

Bash Play by Neil Labute, performed by the BareBones Theatre Group. Opening night dinner followed by the show. Oct 2-19. Show times are 8pm Thu.-Sat., with a 3pm matinee on the final Sun. of the run. Ticktes are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) 3 actors, 2 hours and 37 plays! Oct 1-5 at the Rowe Studio Theatre; Oct 11 at McKnight Hall, Cone Center. Oct. 1-5, 8 p.m.; Oct. 11, 8 p.m. $5 for students/seniors, $6 for UNCC faculty/staff and $10 for the general public. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-3315.

Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief Paula Vogel tells the story of Desdemona that occurs between Shakespeare's scenes. Runs Sept. 24-27 at 8pm. Tickets $5 w/ Winthrop ID, $10 General Admisssion. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.

Elves and Trolls Join Charlotte's Grey Seal Puppets on a romp into the curious world of Elves and Trolls. Several tantalizing tales are told. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Runs Oct 3-5. Center $9, Side $7. Call for timings. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Finer Noble Gases Victory Pictures & C.A.S.T. (Carolina Actors Studio Theatre) opens the second show of its season with Adam Rapp's acclaimed, Finer Noble Gases. Call for reservations and info. This play contains adult content. Performances continue through Sept. 27, Wed-Sat at 8pm. $15, Wed is 'pay what you can' night. Central Ave Playhouse, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

A Grand Night For Singing CPCC Theatre kicks off its new season with a revue of the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Sept. 26, 27 and Oct. 3, 4 at 8pm, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 at 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Heartworm Special preview of a new whimsical romantic comedy by local playwright Nanci Hightower, prior to its Off-Broadway premiere in 2004. Oct 2-5. Thu, Fri and Sat at 8pm, Sat and Sun at 2:30pm. Tickets $20 for evening shows, $15 for matinees. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

James and The Giant Peach Join James on his adventure to escape from his cruel aunts inside a giant magical peach. Presented by Clover Community Theatre. Shows: Thu, Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm. Sept. 26-28; Oct. 2; Oct. 4-5. Tickets: $7 for adults, $5 for students/seniors. Clover School District Auditorium, 1625 Highway 55 East, Clover. 803-831-1048.

Romeo and Juliet A Chickspeare event - Romeo and Juliet as you've never seen them: a ten-gallon hat, bad wigs, some really bad "opera" and more. Fri., Sept. 26, 8 p.m. Free performance, donations accepted. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Titanic This musical is set aboard the famous doomed ocean liner and tells the stories of passengers and crew members. Sept. 25-28, 8 p.m.; Oct. 2-4, 8 p.m. $12 adults, $10 seniors/students. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., Gastonia. 704-865-0160.

Twelfth Night One of Shakespeare's most amusing comedies has it all, including: mistaken identities, fabulous fools, and a love triangle. Oct. 8-11, 8 p.m.; Oct. 12, 2 p.m. $5 w/Winthrop ID, $10 General Admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.

Theater: Ongoing

Always...Patsy Cline The play gives the audience a chance to see Patsy really "let her hair down." Sept. 12-13, 18-19, 25-27 at 8pm. Sept. 21, 28 at 2:30pm. $10. Hickory Community Theatre, 30 Third St. NW, Hickory. 828-327-3855.

Evita Acclaimed musical about the fabulous myth of Eva, wife of Argentine dictator Juan Peron. Sept. 25-28. Thu-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2:30pm. Tickets $22 Fri and Sat evenings, $17 on Thu and Sun. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Island A comedy by Kevin Brewer, winner of Peterson Emerging Playwright competition 2003-04. Sept. 23-27 at 7:30pm. $8 adults, $6 students/seniors. Hedrick Theatre, Catawba College, Salisbury. 704-637-4481.

Pump Boys and Dinettes Grass-roots musical about life and love by the roadside. Presented by Charlotte Repertory Theater. Runs Wednesday-Thursday 7:30pm, Friday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. Through Oct. 12. $24-$38. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.