Classical Music
Alice Coote A concert by mezzo soprano with pianist Julius Drake. Tue., March 23, 8 p.m. $10-15. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2101.
Anonymous 4 An international vocal ensemble will perform as part of their farewell tour. www.cultureandheritagemuseums.org. Sat., March 20, 8 p.m. $15, $12 CHM members, $5 students. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-684-3948 Ext. 21.
Vijay Siva A Carnatic vocal recital accompanied by Shriram Kumar on Violin and J. Vaidyanathan on Mridangam (south Indian percussion).At Tyler-Tallman Hall. Sun., March 21, 2 p.m. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2244.
Comedy
Bayou Kitchen Comedy. Extreme Improv: Fridays 8pm - Chicago Style long from improv "The Gallery"; Saturdays 8pm - "Who's Line Is it?" style improv; Psychotic Pooch at 10pm. Fridays and Saturdays. www.extremeimprov.comwww.psychoticpooch.com. $10. 1958 E 7th St. 866-467-7681.
The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Mar. 18-20 & Mar. 25-27: James Gregory. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.
Katchikally NickLewis Comedy Corner. Best of Urban Comedians from HBO, BET Comicview. Fri & Sat 10pm. 204 W. Woodlawn Road Suite A. 704-567-2634.
The Perch Theatre New Location. Sketch comedy club/theater. www.theperch.com. 830 Lamar Ave. 704-372-7724.
Museums
Charlotte Museum of History The Faces of Our State. Through June 2004. Powerful Persuaders: World War II Posters. Guns, tanks, and bombs may have been the chief weapons of World War II, but there were other forms of warfare. Propaganda posters waged an ongoing campaign for the hearts and minds of the American people. Through Sept. 1. 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. 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. Daily. Mix & Max: Omnimax after hours. The program is aimed at anyone looking for something different. Live music, Omnimax films, food and cash bar. Mar. 18 featuring Rudy Currence. $10 members $12 (non-members). Omnimax. Now showing: Space Station, Top Speed, and Journey Into Amazing Caves. Call or visit website for times, www.discoveryplace.org. A T. Rex Named Sue. A fully articulated cast of a T-Rex fossil now on display. www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.
Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Courage: The Carolina Story That Changed America. The 1954 decision, Brown v. Board of Education (the Supreme Court declared racially segregated public schools unconstitutional), initiated massive change in race relations across the country. Through Aug. 15. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.
Mint Museum of Art Artful Dining. A celebration of foods through the history of art. Mar. 16 & 23, 7:30-9pm. $10-15. 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. Margaret Bourke-White. The photography of design, 1927-1936. March 11-May 2. Through the Eye of the Camera. 19th and 20th century photography. March 11-May 2. VantagePoint II. Julie Heffernan: Interior Transformations, featuring large scale paintings. Mar. 15: Heffernan will discuss her paintings at 3pm. March 11-Sept. 5. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.
Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Artful Teapot: 20th Century Expressions from the Kamm Collection. An exhibit examining the chameleon-like form of the teapot and how it has become an inventive vehicle for artistic expression in the 20th century. Through May 30. Spectrum: The Sculpture of Jon Kuhn. Works in blown glass. Through Mar. 21. 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 Paper Quilting. Children, ages 5 and older with an accompanying adult, will tour through the exhibit Piecing a Quilt of Life: World Connections. Children will learn to make quilted creations without using a needle, but with paper, fabric and magazines. Sat., March 20, 10 a.m. regular museum admission, free for CHM members. Piecing a Quilt of Life: World Connections. Features contemporary art quilts made by 23 women with stories to tell. Through Apr. 25. Student Art Competition and Exhibition. 23rd Annual exhibit. March 11-April 11. Vernon Grant. An exhibit of Grant's work, Storybook Village. Through Oct. 31. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Arboretum Jonathan Marks. UNCC Professor of Anthropology will discuss his book What it Means to Be 98% Chimpanzee. Wed., March 24, 7 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.
Borders, Morrocroft Steve Brown. Meet the author of the popular Susan Chase Mystery series. Sat., March 20, 1 p.m. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-6261.
Park Road Books Lynn York. Author will sign and discuss The Piano Teacher. Tue., March 23, 7 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.
Sports Page Scoot & Phill. March 17; March 24; March 31. 8400 Bellhaven Blvd. 704-372-1000.
Spoken Word
Tonic The Soul Movement. An underground nite for Spoken Word/Poetry, Soul Classics, Neo-Soul, Deep/Soulful House, Urban Grooves & Underground Hip-Hop. www.thesoulmovement.com. Sundays. $5 before 9:30pm. 1427 E. 4th St. 704-580-7187.
Theater: Openings
Annie Get Your Gun The Community Playhouse of Lancaster County present Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun. Mar. 19-20, 25-26, 27 at 8pm. $7 - $11. Lancaster H.S. Auditorium. 803-289-8092.
Boy Gets Girl A thriller examining every urban woman's nightmare: the blind date who turns into a stalker. Mar. 18-20, 24-27 & Apr. 1-3, all at 8pm. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Dancing At Lughnasa The play, set in Ireland in 1936, centers around the lives of the five Mundy sisters. Mar. 17-20, 8pm; Mar. 21, 2pm. $6-12. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
Macbeth Shakespeare's Macbeth, presented by Actor's Gym. Mar. 19-April 10, Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 7pm. $13, $10 students/seniors; Mar. 21 is "Pay What You Can Night.". Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
Portraits Of Black Women - Love And War An original screenplay written, directed and produced by local playwright, Nettie Reeves, featuring a perspective on how the current Iraq war has affected one African-American family. Sat., March 20, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $40. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Theater: Ongoing
The Cemetery Club The comedy follows three widows who meet once a month to have tea before visiting their late husbands' graves. Mar. 18-20 at 8pm; Mar. 21 at 2:30pm. $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 years. Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring Street, NW, Concord. 704-788-2405.
Cyrano de Bergerac Epic Arts Repertory Theatre presents a unique and magical re-telling of this classic tale of love that reaches beyond the boundaries of outward appearance. Mar. 18-20 & 25-27, 8pm; Mar. 21, 2pmMar. 18, "pay what you can". $15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Lobby Hero Off-Broadway hit is set in the lobby of a Manhattan high-rise, where a security guard tries to make the most of the graveyard shift when he is confronted with a mind-bending problem. Presented by Actor's Theatre of Charlotte. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. March 3-27, Wed. & Thu. at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, March 21 at 2:30pm. $17-$22. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
A Raisin in the Sun Set in Chicago's South Side during the 1950's, A Raisin in the Sun is a vivid portrayal of an African-American family as they struggle to hold together through sacrifice, heartache and love. www.theatrecharlotte.org. Mar. 18-20, 25-27 at 8pm; Mar. 21 & 28 at 2:30pm. $17-22. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-334-9128.
Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen What happens when some well known chefs and television personalities compete against one another in a cooking contest? Murder Mystery Dinner Theater produced by About Town Tours. Through Mar. 31, Wed - Sat, 7pm. $32.95 adults, $21.95 children 6-12 (Wed & Thu); $38.95 adults, $24.95 children 6-12 (Fri & Sat). Ovations, 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.
Visual Arts: Openings
Art Preserve Group Exhibit. Currently showing contemporary abstact paintings by Jan Kinslowe, furniture by Beth Phillips, sculptural pieces by Linda Vista and paintings by Eric Olsen. Through March. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Article Gallery Piecing a Quilt of Life. Art Quilts by local artist Dottie Moore. Through March. 2041 South Blvd. 704-376-5881.
Charlotte Art League Sample Art Sunday. Glass Artist Rose Hawley will demonstrate a new art form, "Painting With Light." Sun., March 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University Setsuya Kotani. An exhibit of ceramics. Through Mar. 27. 704-233-8300.
Hart-Witzen Gallery Reaching. Quiet. Reaching. Quiet. Designs an exhibition of custom contemporary furniture and architectural interiors. Live music. Singer songwriter open mic every Wed. Mar. 12: Teenage band nite. March 19, 8pm - midnight. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.
W.D.O. Minimalism in Ceramics. A group exhibition in cooperation with Garth Clark Gallery, New York. Opening Reception: Apr. 2, 6-8pm. Mar. 16-April 24. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.
Visual Arts: Ongoing
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Multi-media student works. Included in the exhibit will be artwork from students in Interior Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design and Multimedia & Web Design. Through March 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Bank of America Gallery Objects of Contemplation. An exhibition of selected still life worksfrom the permanent collection of the Weatherspoon Art Museum. March 15-July 5. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.
Bank of America Plaza Surface Matters. Artists from the Southeast explore surface and materials challenging the viewer to look deeper and stretch their awareness, using newspaper, steel, concrete, monofilament, fiber, acrylics and oil. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Also at First Citizens, 128 S. Tryon. Through Nov 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Sign Art. Three artists use billboard ads to create large scale mixed-media. March 11-27. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Breathe Art Space Sinuosities. New paintings on canvas and paper by Monica L. Hancock. Opening Reception: Mar. 12, 6-9pm. www.breathe-artspace.com. Through May 7. 228 Caldwell Lane, Suite B, Davidson. 704-896-1799.
Center of the Earth Gallery Duy Huynh. An solo exhibition of murals. Through April 24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.
Christa Faut Gallery Searching The Past To Resolve The Future. Solo exhibition of recent watercolor paintings by Denise Lisiecki. Through April 6. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Kathleen Wilson. An exhibit of photography. The gallery is also featuring bowls in conjuction with Empty Bowl benefit on Mar. 19 at Marriott City Center. Through March. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
Cone Center Gallery, UNCC Pattiy Torno. Surreptitious Repitition: A Quilt exhibit. Through March. 704-687-3315.
Cosmos Cafe Dan Allegrucci / Ashley Lathe. Prints, drawings and watercolorlandscapes. Through March. 300 N. College St., Suite 101. 704-372-3553.
Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Georgie Pocheptsov. An exhibit of drawings and paintings by Georgie Pocheptsov, an eleven-year-old artist. March 11-27. 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 Woman, Water, Rome, Italy. A new series of paintings by internationally recognized artist, Carole Robb. Through April. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.
The Evening Muse Inner Visions. A retrospective of original fine art works by Charlotte artist, Jessica Deltac. March 5-April 30. 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737.
The Gallery at Carillon Fiber Images. This exhibition of contemporary fiber will feature 11 wall works by 8 artists. March 11-April 16. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.
Gallery L, Main Library Gettin' Along: A View of Racial Integration in America. An exhibit of photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s by Joe Schwartz. www.plcmc.org/galleryL. March 11-28. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.
Green Rice Designs & Studio Wet Paint. A solo exhibition featuring the works of local artist Nancy Prator. Through April 1. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.
Hidell Brooks Gallery Eric Aho. A solo exhibit entitled Recent Paintings. Through May 1. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.
Hodges Taylor Gallery 2 exhibitions. Jayne Johnson: New Paintings, is a body of work that demonstrates the use of oil paint. Extravagant Imagination: Teapots features artists who highlight the teapot, both as a functional object and as a sculptural form. March 11-May 1. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.
Joie Lassiter Gallery Joe Walters. Selected works from Charleston-based artist featuring works with intricate and complex natural forms, shifting between formalism and realism. Through March 26. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.
The Light Factory Industrial Light. The photography exhibit by Brownie Harris will be on view in The Light Factory's Middleton-Macmillan Gallery in Spirit Square. www.lightfactory.org. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.
Merrill-Jennings Galleries Addie James. A one woman show called A Home of My Own by NC folk artist to benefit Our Towns Habitat for Humanity. Through March. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.
NoDa Artist Network The Essence of Women Without Homes. In honor of Women's History Month, 13 works by and about area residents of the Salvation Army Center of Hope Homeless Shelter. Meet artists: Mar. 19, 8pm. Through March. 2424 N. Davidson St. 704-358-4210.
Noel Gallery Mammy How I Love You. Paintings by Beverly McIver & photographs by Ernie Button. Through March. Transamerica Square, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-343-0050.
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 Student Exhibition. Featuring a Braitman Studio student exhibition. Through Mar. 31. 1212 The Plaza. 704-372-2993.
Redsky Gallery Teapot Extravaganza. An exhibit of teapots from current gallery ceramic artists and members of the Carolina Claymatters pottery guild. Through March 29. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.
Rowe Arts Galleries, UNCC Bethanne Hill. Exhibit: "Recent Works and Inclement Weather." Through Mar. 26. Rowe Arts Building, 9201 University Blvd.
Shain Gallery Darren Young / Connie Winters. New works by two artists. Through March. 601-B Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.
The Icehouse Center Tomoo Kitamura. An exhibition by ceamic artist Tomoo Kitamura. Classes in ceramics, wood, jewelry, basketry, painting and more. Through March. S. Main St., Davidson. 704-892-7323.
Van Every Gallery, Davidson College Ray Kleinlein. An exhibition of new paintings. Opening Reception: Mar. 11, 7-9pm. Wed.-Sat. Continues through April 16. Davidson. 704-894-2519.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Bridgwood, Crum, Oliveira. Exhibits featuring ceramic sculptures and paintings. Through April 17. 123 East Liberty St., Salisbury. 704-636-1882.
Watkins Gallery, Queens Sister artists. An exhibition of drawings, prints and pottery by sister artists Pauline Doveand Selma Dove Krones. Through Mar. 30. 1900 Selwyn Ave. 704-509-1689.
Winthrop University Galleries Zanne Hochberg. An exhibition titled Seeking The Center : The Paintings, Prints, and Constructions of Zanne Hochberg (1931-2001). Rutledge and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Galleries. March 11-26. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.
