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Tonic The Soul Movement. An underground nite for Spoken Word/Poetry, Soul Classics, Neo-Soul, Deep/Soulful House, Urban Grooves & Underground Hip-Hop. thesoulmovement@mindspring.com. Sundays. $5 before 9:30pm. 1427 E. 4th St. 704-580-7187.

Theater: Openings

Bat Boy: The Musical Off-Broadway cult hit presented by Actor's Theater of Charlotte. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Jan. 14-Feb. 8: Wed. & Thu. at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, Sun., Feb. 8 at 2:30pm. Jan. 20 at 7:30pm is "Pay What You Can Night." Jan. 14 followed by a free wine/cheese reception. $17-$22. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Exit the Body A mystery/farce presented by The Young Yorkville Players. www.yorkvilleplayers.com. Jan. 2-4, & 9-10 at 8pm; Sunday matinees at 3pm. $10. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-628-5025.

Lonely Planet A story of a mild-mannered map store owner confronted with his own mortality. A hysterical and heartbreaking exploration of the power of friendship. www.barebones.org. Jan. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 at 8 pm. Matinee: Jan. 25 at 3 pm.Pay what you can: Jan. 12 at 8 pm. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Oliver! Charles Dickens' greatest characters--Oliver Twist, Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sikes and the artful Dodger--spring to life in Lionel Bart's OLIVER!. Performances: Jan. 13-15 at 8pm; Jan. 16: at 8:15pm; Jan. 17 at 2pm & 8:15pm; Jan. 18 at 2pm & 7:30pm. $23 to $61. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-379-1380.

Visual Arts: Openings

Chudy K. Gallery New Gallery. Displays of original art work as well as free art classes, framing, social events each week showcasing artists. New Year's Eve Party December 31, 9pm. 2530-2532 The Plaza. 704-358-8870.

Clay on Camden Don Cheek. Debut works in clay. Artist Reception: Jan. 9, 6-9pm. Through January. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Frank Haas. An exhibit of paintings. Opening Reception: Jan. 9, 6-10pm. Jan. 5-Jan. 31. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.

Fine Frame, Salisbury New Work. New paintings by Phyllis Steimel, Robert Toth, and Marina Konovalova-Bare. Also introducing New England artist Paul Noble James. Through January. 105 S. Main St. 704-647-0340.

Hart-Witzen Gallery Resolutions. Visual & performing art. Jan. 2; Jan. 3; Jan. 16, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Assemblages. Introducing 10 new collage artists including Andrew Young, Gary Nisbet, Suzi Cozzens, Peter Thiebeault, Gail Raab, Lynn Whipple, Kenna Moser, Patrick Atkinson, Katherine Ace and Suzanne Ulrich. Exhibit runs Jan. 9 through Feb. 28. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Hodges Taylor Gallery Edward Rice, Matt Overend. Recent monotypes and New Paintings from South Carolina artists. Opening Reception: Jan. 9, 6-8pm. Exhibit runs through Feb. 28. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Wolf Kahn. An exhibition of both paintings and pastels inspired by the artist's sojourns across America. The exhibition will include works from such diverse locations as Hawaii, Michigan and North Carolina. January 10 - February 14, 2004. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-3000.

The Light Factory Images & Impact Show. The project is a celebration of the many individuals who make a collective difference in Charlotte. Opening Reception: Jan. 9, 6-9pm. Exhibit runs through January. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

Redsky Gallery Lee Stewart / Gerin Choiniere. Photography. Also exhibiting: James Soder : Wood, Corine Guseman : Ceramics. Evening Reception January 23. Exhibit runs through Jan. 31. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Violeta Moreno. A multidisciplinary display by figurativeartist. Dec. 5- Dec. 31. 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.

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.

Christa Faut Gallery Precious Metals 2003. Jewelry show of precious metals by nationally known metalsmiths. Runs through Dec. 31. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Filiz Emma Soyak. An exhibit of paintings. Through Jan. 3. 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 Brothers Together. Patrick and Sean Glover present two diverse views of the world. Exhibit runs through Jan. 10. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Farvan International Gallery Russian Handcrafts. Each year for the holiday season, Farvan brings handpainted crafts from Russia to help support an orphanage in St. Petersburg, Russia, plus other hand crafted items.Also on exhibit works by Raul Montero, Rasa Maria Costa Delgado, Chase Winfield, and Mike Ryon. Through December. 119 E. 7th St. 704-375-1424.