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Museum of York County 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 25-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 Gary Gillette. Author will discuss and sign The Baseball Encyclopedia. Mon., April 5, 7-8 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.
Borders, Morrocroft Joel McIver. Author of What is Forever? will discuss and sign copies of his debut novel. Sat., April 3, 2 p.m. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-6261.
Borders, Stonecrest Kathleen Ernst. American Girl History Mystery Event with visit by author. Tue., April 6, 4 p.m. 7836 Rea Rd. 704-752-3782.
Park Road Books Aaron Gwyn. Author will discuss and sign debut Dog on the Cross. Sat., April 3, 1 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.
Sloan Music Center, Davidson College Roberto G. Fernandez. US-Cuban novelist and short story writer will deliver a reading and lecture. Fri., April 2, 7:30 p.m. Free. Davidson. 704-894-2503.
Spoken Word
Tea Rex Teahouse Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Fri., April 2, 7:30 p.m. 2102 South Blvd. 704-595-9526.
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
The House of Bernarda Alba A Federico Garcia Lorca drama of seduction and betrayal, set in rural Spain, is a study in family relationships under the strain of sexual taboos. Presented by Dept. of Theatre & Dance. Mar. 31-Apr. 3, 8pm, Apr. 4, 2pm. $5 Winthrop ID, $10 general. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop.
Lord of Light A re-creation of the Easter story performed outdoors. www.narroway.net. Apr. 2-3, 8-9 & 10, 8:30pm. $10 for adults or $5.00 for children ages 7-12. King's Arena, Fort Mill, 2175 Gethsemane Ct., Fort Mill. 803-802-2300, ext. 5.
Perpendicular Poets Seven Charlotte women performing individual and ensemble pieces. Sat., April 3, 8 p.m. Free. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-875-6112.
The Trojan Women A fresh adaptation, original music, and contemporary staging. www.winthrop.edu. April 6; April 7, 8 p.m. $10, $5 Winthrop ID. Johnson Theatre, Winthrop.
Theater: Ongoing
42nd Street Broadway's Tony award winning classic returns. Mar.30-Apr. 1, 8pm; Apr. 2, 8:15pm; Apr. 3, 2pm & 8:15pm; Apr. 4, 2pm & 7:30pm. $23-$64. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500.
Boy Gets Girl A thriller examining every urban woman's nightmare: the blind date who turns into a stalker. Apr. 1-3, at 8pm. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.
Jekyll & Hyde Piedmont Players Theatre present Frank Wildhorn's musical adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde, Robert Louis Stephenson's 1886 novella about the classic battle between good and evil in man. www.piedmontplayers.com. Mar. 31, Apr. 1-3, 7:30pm;. $15, adults; $12, students/seniors. Meroney Theatre, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.
Macbeth Shakespeare's Macbeth, presented by Actor's Gym. Mar. 19-April 10, Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 7pm. $13, $10 students/seniors. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
Visual Arts: Openings
Afro-American Cultural Center The Pride Collection. An exhibit of extensive collection of art of the late Dr. Harold S. Pride, Sr. Opening Reception: Apr. 4, 3-5pm. Through June. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.
Art Bar Louise McLaughlinan. Featuring edible art by culinary artist. Fri., April 2. 1501 B. South Tryon St. 704-277-0802.
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Cassie Martucci. An exhibit titled Meditations in painting. Apr. 5-30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Art Preserve Group Exhibit. Currently showing contemporary abstact paintings by Jan Kinslowe, photography by Kelly Culpepper opens Apr. 2. Through April. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.
Blue Pony Gallery & Press Stretch. A collaboration of art and poetry. Opening Reception: Aprl 2, 6-9pm. Through April. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.
Charlotte Art League Spring Juried Show. Opening reception: Apr. 2, 6-9pm. Apr. 2-30. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.
Christa Faut Gallery Mike Miga. Short Order Cook, solo exhibition of encaustic paintings. Opening Reception: Apr. 16, 6:30-8:30pm. Apr. 7-May 10. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.
Clay on Camden Robert Hasselle / Tom Speck. An exhibit of ceramics and sculpture. Wednesdays. Continues through May 30. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.
