Classical Music
The Broadway Concert - A Romantic Journey Albert-George Schram, conducting the Charlotte Symphony Pops. With Jacquelyn Piro and George Dvorsky. November 28-29, 8pm. $15-62. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
Combined Choirs and Symphonic Wind Ensemble Tue., Dec. 9, 8 p.m. Free. University City United Methodist Church, 6100 W. Sugar Creek Road.
First Tuesday Concerts Music includes Arcangelo Corelli's "Christmas Concerto," "Winter" from Antonio Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" and the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 by J.S. Bach. Presented by Chamber Music at St. Peter's as part of WDAV 25th anniversary celebration. Dec. 2, Noon Concert at 12:10pm, After Work Concert and Reception (Hodges Taylor Gallery) at 5:30pm. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-335-0009.
On With The Snow Charlotte Symphony Lollipop series for young listeners ages 4-9. Featuring Jaquelyn Piro and George Dvorsky. Pre-Concert Festival at 10am. Sat., Nov. 29, 11 a.m. $8-18. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.
Rejoice Presented by N. Mecklenburg Community Chorus. Dec 1, 7:30pm, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion St., Cornelius. Dec 8, 7:30pm, First Baptist Church, 121 N. Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville. Free. 704-947-0438.
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 James Gregory. Nov. 28-29. Showtimes: Fri. 8pm & 10:15pm; Sat. 7, 9, 11pm. www.thecomedyzone.net. $19.50. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History The Faces of Our State. Through June 2004. 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 through Apr. 4. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.
Discovery Place Machine Shop. Get a lift from the pulley, spin wheels, gears and learn about inclined planes and more. www.discoveryplace.org. Omnimax. Now showing: Space Station, Top Speed, and Journey Into Amazing Caves. 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. Focus on Justice: Carolina Photographers and the Carolina Piedmont. Exhibit featuring photographs documenting the regional Civil Rights movement as seen through the eyes of Carolina photographers. Opening Nov. 25. A Portion of the People: 300 Years of Southern Jewish Life. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 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. Artists' Forum. Maja Godlewska and Tommie Robinson transform classical paintings into abstracted landscapes. Tue., Dec. 2, 7:30-9 p.m. 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 runs through Dec. 7. 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 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. 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 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. Vernon Grant Santas. Showcase of witty and colorful holiday imagery. Nov. 19-Jan. 4. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Spoken Word
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.
Theater: Openings
Hedda Gabler Henrik Ibsen's character study of feminism, individuality and revenge. Directed by Carver Johns. Dec. 4-13, 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. Innervoices Theatre Company, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.
Story Theatre Story Theatre, is the work of Paul Sills who brought together a group of famous fables by The Brothers Grimm and Aesop.Fun for the entire family and presented by Theatre Charlotte. Nov. 28, 7:30pm; Nov. 29, 7:30pm; Nov. 30, 2:30pm. $7. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Theater: Ongoing
Actors Scene Unseen A series of live Internet broadcast plays featuring area playwrights, actors and directors. www.actorssceneunseen.com. Every other Friday, 8:30 p.m. Johnston Room, Hilton, 222 East Third St.
All of the People, All the Time World premiere comical tale of childhood dreams that become reality, presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre. www.charlotterep.org. Nov. 21-Dec. 14. Wed. & Thu. 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm. Some Fridays & Saturdays 2pm matinees. $24-$38. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Violeta Moreno. A multidisciplinary display by figurativeartist. Artist's Reception: Dec. 11, 5:30 - 7pm. Dec. 5- Dec. 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Group Exhibition Featuring Gallery Artists. www.jeraldmelberg.com. Exhibit runs Nov. 29 through Jan. 3. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
The Light Factory Jill Enfield Exhibition. Reception Dec 5. Exhibit runs Dec 5 through Jan 17. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
NoDa Artist Network Local & African artists. Introducing 4 new local artists and featuring African artists Theodore Assola and Diebi Tera. West African drum classes Wed evenings. Exhibit space available. 2424 N. Davidson St. 704-358-4210.
Shain Gallery Marilyn Simandle. California artist Marilyn Simandle produces Contemporary California Impressionism. Opening reception Dec 5, 6-9pm. Show runs Dec 5 through Jan 31. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
W.D.O. Contemporary Danish Glass. Featuring five artists. Opening Reception: Dec. 5, 6-8pm. Exhibit runs Dec 2 through Jan 31 2004. 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 Greg Klein. Illustrations. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Art Preserve Jan Kinslowe and Linda Vista. Excavations, new installation by Jan Kinslowe and presenting sculptural artwork by Linda Vista. Also Eric Olsen and Jon Swab. Exhibit runs through Dec. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Mary Lou Sussman & Catherine Holmes. "Sea Change," monotypes and paintings by Sussman and "Journey Home," recent works by Holmes. Nov. 19-29. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Breathe Art Space Collective Memory. New Paintings by Charlotte Foustabstracts, collage and figurative works. Exhibit runs through December 31. 228 Caldwell Lane, Suite B, Davidson. 704-896-1799.
Center of the Earth Gallery Robert Levin. North Carolina glassblower. Nov. 19-Dec. 27. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Precious Metals 2003. Jewelry show of precious metals by nationally known metalsmiths. Runs Nov. 18 through Dec. 31. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Donna Foster, Samuel Brantley & Lambeth Marshall. Contemporary earthenware. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Coffey & Thompson Gallery Iberoamerican Contemporary Artists. Featuring Paolo Caponi, Edwin Gil and others. Nov. 19-Dec. 7. 1423 E. 4th St. 704-375-7232.
Cone Center Gallery, UNCC Cindy Wynn. Function form furniture created by Asheville artists. Also photo essay by Michael Mauney. Through Nov. 30. 704-687-3315.
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.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Ted Lee. Solo exhibit. Nov. 19-Dec. 6. 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 Back Home in Carolina. Paintings by Gina Gilmour and sculptures by Karen Roberson Powell. Exhibit runs through Dec. 6. Figures and Faces. Oils and pastels by June Roberts. Through Dec. 10. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Gallery at Carillon Katie Walker: Wall Tales. An exhibition by South Carolina painter. Nov. 19-Jan. 16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Gallery L, Main Library Flash! The Associated Press Covers the World. Experience the AP's greatest photographs, including many Pulitzer Prize winners, at this exhibit of over 130 images. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Philip Geiger. Phil continues to merge landscapes, still lifes, interiors and figurative into his light filled paintings. Exhibit runs through December 23. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery Frank Hobbs, Judy Jones. Plein aire oil paintings and non-objective paintings. Exhibit runs through Jan. 3. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Charles Basham, Dale Chihuly. Features charged landscapes as well as organic-looking glass works. Exhibit runs through Dec. 27. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Linda Fantuzzo. Still-life landscapes of South Carolina artist. Nov. 19-Dec. 2. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Susan Kae Grant: Night Journey. Member's Portfolio - Anne Giordano: Animal Portraits. Exhibit runs through Nov. 29. www.lightfactory.org. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
MindSets Gallery Allen Taylor. Original abstracts; oil on canvas and mixed media. Through November. 500 S. OId Statesville Rd., Huntersville. 704-905-5094.
NoDa Artist Network Local & Regional Artists. West African drum classes on Weds. evenings. Exhibit 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.
Redsky Gallery Holiday Ornaments. One of a kind holiday ornaments by Ann Young, Brook Patterson, Craig & Amy Zweifel, Cal Breed, Mark Goulick and Matt Eschuke. Paintings by Susanne Merchant and photographs by Gerin Choiniere. Exhibit runs Nov. 20 through Dec. 24. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC Anna Tomczak. An exhibit of photographs. Through Dec. 10. James Nakagawa - Digital Billboards. Large-scale imagery produced digitally. At Rowe Arts Main Gallery. Nov. 19-Dec. 10. Rowe Arts Building. 704-687-2473.
Sanctuary Art Studio & Galleries The Winter Show. A group show by gallery regulars featuring art at special prices for holiday gift buying. Gallery 1. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31. The Caffeine Fiend & Other Paintings by Tony Java. Whimsical, colorful and comical paintings by one of NoDa's favorite artist. Gallery 2. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31. This is My Brain. Solo exhibition of Jerry Lee Kirk's work. Through Dec 3. 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. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
That's a Lotta Deli & Cafe Grand Opening Celebration. Featuring paintings by Kathleen Burke. Exhibit runs through January 25. 2041 South Blvd. 704-334-3401.
Thomas Thoune Gallery Rebecca Jones, Tom Thoune. Encaustic & oil paintings by Jones and Italy Scrapbook by Thoune. By appointment. Through December 19. 228 East Blvd. 704-334-9087.
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 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 through Dec. 10. Davidson. 704-894-2519.
W.D.O. Two Contemporary Blacksmiths. Rick Smith: The Element of Iron, Marc Maiorana: Derivation. Exhibit runs through Nov. 29. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
