Classical Music

Choral Concert The Chamber Singers and Davidson College Concert Choir will present works by Dawson, Dello Joio, Ferko, Kirbye, and others. Davidson College Presbyterian Church. Wed., Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Free. 704-894-2357.

Evelyn Glennie Percussionist brings to life Joseph Schwantner's Concerto for Percussion. Music Director of the London Chamber Orchestra, Christopher Warren-Green, guest conducts. Oct. 10-11, 8 p.m. $15-$70. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

An Evening Of International Song Kathleen Colwell, soprano, and others; Music of Schumann and Schubert. Karen Hite Jacob, piano. www.belmontabbeycollege.edu. Tue., Oct. 14, 8 p.m. Donations suggested. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-334-3468.

Fall Choral Concert Wed., Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Free. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Corner of Main St. & Concord Rd., Davidson. 704-894-2357.

Comedy

Bayou Kitchen Extreme Improv. Live improvised comedy created from your suggestions. Visit www.extremeimprov.com for more information. Call for reservations. Fridays: Long Form Fridays, scenes and monologues from a single audience suggestion, $5; Saturdays: improv comedy with audience suggestions, Rated R, $10. 8pm both nights. 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 Mathis Madness. With Mark Mathis, from TV's Fox Edge. Sundays. Upcoming Performances. Oct 10-11: John Henton; Oct 17-18: Craig Shoemaker; Oct 24-25: Brad Sherwood. 516 N. College St., Visit www.thecomedyzone.net. 704-348-4242.

Dance

Blackberry Mountain CPCC'S Dance Central presents a work based on the Appalachian legend of the Brown Mountain lights. Oct. 10-11 at 8pm & Oct. 12 at 2:30pm. $12.00. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia Russian folk art is brought to life through a symphony of dances. Sun., Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. $18-$50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Museums

Charlotte Museum of History The Faces of Our State. Through June 2004. Peter Smolovitz. Coffee and Conversation with the Charlotte Observer Reporter. Thu., Oct. 9, 6:30-8 p.m. Soldier's Stories: War in the First Person. Continues through Sept. 30, 2004. Where Eagles Soar. This collaborative exhibit with the Carolina Raptor Center compares and contrasts eagles in their natural habitats with their symbolic and historical importance. Exhibit runs Oct. 4 through Apr. 4. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.

Discovery Place Mix & Max: Omnimax after hours. The program is aimed at anyone looking for something different on Friday night. Live music, Omnimax films, food and cash bar. Third Friday of every month. $10 members $12 (non-members). Omnimax. Now showing: Top Speed, Journey Into Amazing Caves and Coral Reef Adventure. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. Speed. Exhibit and experience delivering a high-speed plunge into the world of high-performance, limit-stretching and barrier-smashing motion. Through Feb. 2004. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.

Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery Walking Tour. The Cemetery is located two blocks west of 6th and Graham Streets. Look for tour signs. Tours last approximately one hour and involve walking on uneven ground. There are no toilet facilities. Call for details. Sat., Oct. 18, 11 a.m. Free. A Novello Evening with Stuart Woods. Suspense novelist Woods is promoting his newest book, Capital Crimes. Tue., Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. $15. A Portion of the People: 300 Years of Southern Jewish Life. Exhibit runs Sept. 14 through Nov. 30. Writing Our Stories: Southern Jewish Writers. Explore the world of Southern Jewish literature with Tony Award, Academy Award, and Pulitzer Prize winner Alfred Uhry, playwright of Driving Miss Daisy among others. Thu., Oct. 9, 7 p.m. $10 for museum members, $15 for non-members. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

Mint Museum of Art All Aglow. Through February 15, 2004. The Art of Romare Bearden. The museum will put on display its 19 remaining works by Charlotte native. Through Jan 4. 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. Vantage Point 1. Julie Moos: Friends and Enemies, featuring portraits of couples who are either best friends or worst enemies and places them against a non-descript background. Exhibit through Dec. 7. Oyster Roast. Food, beverages, live entertainment. www.youngaffiliates.org. Fri., Oct. 10, 7-10 p.m. Members in advance $20, non-membersin advance $25; all $30 at door. Raphael to Monet. Features 58 masterpieces from one of the nation's most celebrated collections of European art from the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Exhibit runs Oct. 18 through Jan. 11. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design American Quilt Classics 1800 - 1980: The Charles and Fleur Bresler Collection. Through Jan. 4, 2004. 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. Wine Classes. Carolina Wine Club, Fall Series. Oct. 14: Rogue Blends from Australia; Oct. 21: Influence of Oak Aging in Red Wine; Oct. 28: Petite Sirah, Syrah, Shiraz-A Comparison. All 6:30 - 8pm. email: info@carolinawineclub.com. $30 per session. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

Museum of York County Discovery Day. Items will be examined, photographed and documented by museum experts andcurators, but will not be appraised. Sat., Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eye to Eye: Photography by Kim Wolhuter. Through Dec 14. Piecing a Quilt of Life: World Connections. Features contemporary art quilts made by 23 women with stories to tell. Exhibit runs through Apr. 25, 2004. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

Spoken Word

Jackson's Java Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Thu., Oct. 9, 8 p.m. 8544 University City Blvd. 704-595-9526.

Levine Museum of the New South A Novello Evening with Stuart Woods. Suspense novelist Woods is promoting his newest book, Capital Crimes. Tue., Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. $15. 200 E. 7th St. 704-336-2074.

Main Library A Novello Evening with Jamaica Kincaid. Kincaid tempers the boundary between poetry and prose and is a visiting professor at Harvard. For tickets go to www.performingartsctr.org or call 704-372-1000. Wed., Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-6217.

Mert's Heart and Soul Uptown Saturday Nite. Featuring 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.

Neighborhood Theatre A Novello Evening with Marcela Serrano - En Espanol!. The award-winning Chilean-born author will present Novello's first all-Spanish program. Fri., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. A Novello Evening with Neil Gaiman. During his 20 years as a writer English-born Neil Gaiman has been one of the top writers of modern graphic novels. Sat., Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. $15. A Novello Evening with Frances Mayes. Frances Mayes is the author of three best-selling non-fiction books about Italy. Formerly a professor at San Francisco State, she now devotes herself full time to writing. For tickets go to www.performingartsctr.org or call 704-372-1000. Mon., Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. 511 E. 36th St. 704-358-9298.

Southend Performing Arts Center BareBones Poetry Project. SPAC will feature regional authors reading selections of their poetry, short stories and performance poetry. Third Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Spirit Square A Novello Evening with Katherine Paterson. The award-winning author of Bridge to Terabithia will discuss the successes and challenges of her career, and a book signing will follow. Thu., Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. Free. 345 N. College St. 704-366-2070.

Theater: Openings

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express This is a new national tour of the triumphant musical. A story of hope and love filled with thrills, stunts and roller-skating action. Oct. 21-23 at 8pm; Oct. 24 at 8:15pm; Oct. 25 at 2pm & 8:15pm; Oct 26. at 2pm & 7:30pm. Tickets $23-$61. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-1000.

Animal Crackers This hallmark of Marx Brothers lunacy was recently revived on stage by Washington's Arena Stage. Oct. 16-18, 22-25 at 7:30pm; Oct. 19 at 2:30pm. Adults $15; students and seniors $12. Piedmont Players Theatre, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

Bridge to Terabithia One of the best-loved children's books, presented by Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Recommended for ages 8 and up. www.cltcharlotte.org. Performances: Oct. 10 at 7:30pm; Oct. 11 at 3pm & 7:30pm; Oct. 12 at 2pm; Oct. 17 at 7:30pm; Oct. 18 at 3pm. $10 general, $15 special reserved. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

CenterStage A tapestry of scenes, monologues, and soliloquies by local/regional lesbian and gay actors and playwrights. www.GayCharlotte.com. Fri., Oct. 17, 8 p.m. $7-$20. Lesbian & Gay Community Center, 1401 Central Ave. 704-333-0144.

Copenhagen The 2000 Tony Award winner for Best Play, written by Michael Frayn. Oct. 9-11, 8 p.m.; Oct. 16-18, 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Haid Theatre, Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd., Belmont.

Frankenstein: The Rock Opera Conceived by two Davidson students, Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece comes alive with ballads and rock music. Contains mature themes. Oct. 22-26, Wed.-Sat. at 8pm and on Sun. at 2pm. General $15, Faculty/Staff $9, Students $6. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

Jar the Floor Presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre. A look at family relationships and growing up and growing old. Recommended for mature audiences. Preview, October 18-22. Opening night October 23. October 24-November 9. Wednesday & Thursday 7:30pm, Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. $24-$38. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Love Letters Play presented by Mooresville Community Theatre. Joe V. Knox Auditorium. Oct. 17-18, 23-25 at 8pm. $5. Mooresville Citizens Center, 215 N. Main St. 704-662-1025.

The Rocky Horror Show Richard O'Brien's cult fave for the sweet transvestite in all of us. Directed by Carver Johns. Oct. 9-12, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, & Nov. 1 at 8pm. Tickets are $20. Innervoices Theatre Company, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.

To Kill a Mockingbird Misunderstanding, prejudice, racial typecasting and the pain of growing up in Christopher Sergel's adaption of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. At Rowe Theatre. Oct. 22-26, 8 p.m. $5 students/seniors, $6 for UNCC faculty/ staff, $10 general public. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-3315.

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

Bash Play by Neil Labute, performed by the BareBones Theatre Group. Oct. 2-19. Show times are 8pm Thu.-Sat., with a 3pm matinee on 10/19. 'Pay What You Can Night,' 10/6, 8pm. Tickets 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. 11 at McKnight Hall, Cone Center. Sat., 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.

Easy, Action A satire of entertainment culture and America's lack of memory, presented by the Farm Theatre. www.thefarmtheatre.com. Oct 9, 10, 11 at 8pm. $12 at door, $10 advance, $5 for Students. 28th, 2424 N. Davidson St. 704-348-1575.

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.

Visual Arts: Openings

Charlotte Art League Unleashed. An open art exhibit featuring a range of media from local artists. In the CALeidoscope Gallery. Through Oct. 22. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Foust Studio 3. Contemporary art by Charlotte Foust, Linda LaCroix and Dina Lowery. Through October. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.

Lesbian & Gay Community Center Kristin St. Martin. Exhibit of photographs. Through Nov. 15. 1401 Central Ave. 704-333-0144.

The Light Factory Susan Kae Grant: Night Journey. Member's Portfolio - Anne Giordano: Animal Portraits. Reception Oct. 18, 6-9pm. Exhibit runs Oct. 18 through Nov. 29. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

Pura Vida Gallery The Collection. Showcasing a revolving collection of internationally known artists and modern masters. Through October. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-453-5723.

Redsky Gallery Christopher Gryder, Mark Levin, Michael Sugarman. Features ceramic tiles, wood pieces and pave diamond creations. Exhibit runs Oct. 17 through Nov. 18. Art-to-wear. Group exhibit featuring designs, jewelry, glass and paintings. Through October. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.

Van Every Gallery, Davidson College Benjamin "Old Folks" Davis. First-ever exhibition of works by self-taught Charlotte artist who produced more than 300 works in a six-year period. Exhibit runs Oct. 16 through Dec. 10. John Hill. Features hyper-sexual, quirky and meticulous drawings of fantastic creatures in clustered scenarios. On exhibit in the Edward M. Smith Gallery. Runs Oct. 16 through Dec. 10. Davidson. 704-894-2519.

W.D.O. Two Contemporary Blacksmiths. Rick Smith and Marc Maiorano. The Memory of Shadows. Exhibit runs Oct. 14 through Nov. 23. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center Blues In & Out and Bull Durham Festival Retrospective. Through Dec. 8. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Marissa Pawelko. Features examples of her furniture design, product development and special events displays. Reception: Oct. 23, 5:30-7pm. Exhibit runs Oct. 3 through Oct. 31. 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.

Belk Visual Arts Center Douglas Houchens: The Primary Impulse. Features paintings and drawings by Davidson College Professor Emeritus. Exhibit through Oct. 8. 704-894-2519.

Blue Pony Gallery & Press Specimens. Mixed media light boxes and assemblages of Mikel Robinson. Also works by Kim Stimpson. Through Oct. 11. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.

Center of the Earth Gallery Ocean. An exhibition of new paintings by Jacob Cooley. Continues through Oct. 31. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Charlotte Art League Unleashed - An Open Art Extravaganza. League members displaying talents through many styles and all mediums. Through October. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Christa Faut Gallery Veronica's Veils. Solo exhibition of acrylic paintings by Herb Jackson. Through Nov. 17. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Clay on Camden Barbara Higgins. Clay artist. Through October. Robert Hasselle. Works in clay. Through Oct. 31. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.

Cosmos Cafe Experiments In Vision. Exhibit traces the development of Violeta Moreno's style from quasi-realistic drawings to metaphysical paintings. Through November. 300 N. College St., Suite 101. 704-372-3553.

CPCC Art Gallery Jeff Pender. An exhibition of new ceramic works, entitled "Another World." Through Oct. 13. P.O. Box 35009. 704-330-2722.

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 Robert Langford. "Evoking An Emotion" - an exhibition of abstract art. Exhibit runs through Oct. 12. 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 In My Time by Carl Blair. Exhibition of recent works celebrating the Appalachian landscape. Exhibit runs through Nov. 1. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Arless Day - Defining Collage: Awareness, Beauty & Creativity. The emphasis of the exhibit is detailed interiors which are full of plants, books and paintings. Through Nov. 1. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Hodges Taylor Gallery Raymond Chorneau. New Monoprints - seductive and allusive images with a highly sophisticated palette. Exhibit runs August through Nov. 1. Mark Flowers, David Hooker. Mixed media narrative paintings and ceramic sculpture. www.hodgestaylor.com. Through Nov. 1. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Stephen Glaesner. Exhibit of woodwork. Through Oct. 18. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.

Joie Lassiter Gallery Horace Farlowe. "New Abstractions," sculpture by North Carolina native. Through October. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.

The Light Factory Women in Photojournalism. Member's Portfolio - William Toland: From the series, Grampa. Exhibit runs through Oct. 11. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

McColl Center for Visual Art Open House: Fall 2003 Artists-in-Residence. First look at this Themed Exhibition. Through Nov. 23. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Virginia Campbell Quillen. Main Street and Beyond - a One-Woman Show. Exhibit runs through Oct. 31. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.

NoDa Artist Network New Gallery. Currently showing 15 local artists and featuring the work of 5 Peruvian artists. Working studios and gallery space available. 2424 N. Davidson St. 704-358-4210.

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.

Queen's Gallery & Art Center Robert A. Crum. An exhibition of recent drawings and oil paintings. Through October. 1212 The Plaza. 704-372-2993.

Redsky Gallery Spotlight on New Artists. Features transcendent evocations in oil of Provence, as well as glass works. Exhibit runs through October 15. www.redskygallery.com. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.

Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC Louis Jones - Paintings. From the Collection of Sonia and Isaac Luski. At Rowe Arts Main Gallery. Reception Oct. 8, 5-7pm. Oct. 6-31. Semi Six: Draw, Paint, Print, Install. Six artists with divergent backgrounds in a group exhibition. at the Cone Center Main Gallery. Through October. Rowe Arts Building. 704-687-2473.

Sanctuary Art Studio & Galleries This Is My Brain. A solo exhibition by Jerry Lee Kirk featuring large scale paintings & collages from 1996-2003 plus new work. Through Nov 5. (Within the context of this dream) everything is absurd. A group show featuring paintings, mixed-media art and photographs by gallery regulars. Through Nov. 5. 3440 North Davidson St. 704-877-2692.

Shain Gallery The Great Paint Off. Darren Young, Connie Winters, Clark Hawgood and Andrew Braitman will paint landscape scenes of the same subject. Opening reception Oct. 10, 6-9pm. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Spirit Square Into The Light. Exhibit sponsored by WomenFIRST. At Loch Walker/Sky Way Galleries. Through Oct. 31. 345 N. College St. 704-364-8886.

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.

The Art Preserve Jan Kinslowe and Linda Vista. Excavations, new installation by Jan Kinslowe and presenting sculptural artwork by Linda Vista. Exhibit runs Oct. through Dec. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.

W.D.O. Karen Karnes. Widely regarded as the "grandmother of American ceramics." Exhibit runs through Oct. 11. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center Richard Miller. Myths of Masculinity and Boys Toys, photographic quadtones. On exhibit in the Woodson and Osborne Galleries. Runs through Nov. 8. Pat Boyer. Primal Rhythm, works on paper. On exhibit in the Norvell Gallery. Runs 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. Runs through Nov. 1. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1895.

Wharton Fine Art Rediscover American Watercolors. Over 30 paintings by Russian American artist Vladimir Pavlosky (1884 - 1944), on display. Through Oct 31. 739 Providence Rd. 704-374-0500.

Winthrop University Galleries Untitled Projects. Heather Johnson, artist-in-residence, Oct. 6-31. E Chen, artist-in-residence, Oct. 13-31. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.