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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.