Classical Music

Ann Labounsky Organist and Fellow of the American Guild of Organists will present a program featuring the music of Bach, Langlais, Franck, Vierne, and an improvisation on submitted themes. Sun., April 25, 4 p.m. Free. Myers Park Baptist Church, 1900 Queens Rd. 704-334-7232.

Charlotte Symphony w/ Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's classic Swing, red hot jazz and searing jump blues performed with the Symphony. April 23; April 24, 8 p.m. $15-$62. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-972-2000.

Jin Hi Kim A solo concert by Korean musician using both acoustic and electric Komungo (a fourth century Korean zither). Thu., April 22, 8 p.m. Free. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2505.

Mozart Chamber Music Concert The Charlotte Symphony's Community Connections program presents Mozart's Clarinet Quintet for clarinet and string quartet, K. 581. Unitarian Universalist Church, 234 N. Sharon Amity Rd. Wed., April 21, 7:30 p.m. Free. 704-366-8623.

Providence Chamber Music Series Musicians from the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra perform William Walton's Facade for six instruments and reciter. Providence United Methodist Church, Providence Rd & Sharon Amity. Sun., April 25, 7 p.m. Free. 704-333-9536.

The Stanly County Chorale & Pfeiffer Symphonic Choir The two choirs will combine for Robert Levin's 1994 edition of the Mozart Requiem in d, accompanied by orchestra. Apr. 24 at 7:30pm: First Baptist Church of Albemarle; Apr. 25 at 4pm: Pfeiffer University Chapel, Misenheimer, NC. Free. 704-422-6228.

Comedy

Bayou Kitchen Comedy. Extreme Improv: Fridays 8pm - Chicago Style long form improv "The Gallery"; Saturdays 8pm - "Who's Line Is it?" style improv; Psychotic Pooch at 10pm. Apr. 23 & 24, special guest Joey Baez. Fridays and Saturdays. www.extremeimprov.comwww.psychoticpooch.com. $10. 1958 E 7th St. 866-467-7681.

The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Apr. 21-24: Marc Ryan, DC Malone & Mary Asher; Apr. 27-28: Dave Chappelle. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

Davidson College Who Says That?. A show by Davidson College's improv goup features original sketch comedy that challenges conventions. Black Box Theatre, Cunningham. April 23; April 24, 8 p.m. $3. 704-894-7519.

Katchikally NickLewis Comedy Corner. Best of Urban Comedians from HBO, BET Comicview. Fri & Sat 10pm. 204 W. Woodlawn Road Suite A. 704-567-2634.

Ovations Comedy Variety Show. "The Waki Tiki show" featuring the Kahuna's of Comedy. In the Luau Lounge. Fri & Sat, 10pm. 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.

The Perch Theatre New Location. Sketch comedy club/theater. Opening Weekend Apr. 23-24. www.theperch.com. 1111-P Hawthorne Ln. 704-372-7724.

Dance

Cinderella The fairytale classic presented by Gaston Dance Theatre. April 24, 10:30 a.m. & 8 p.m.; April 25, 2:30 p.m. $8-$10. Gaston Dance Theatre, 201 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-865-5943.

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance International Celtic dance sensation featuring breathtaking choreography. April 23, 8 p.m.; April 24, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. $24-58. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

NCDT Exposed North Carolina Dance Theatre 2 dancers present an opportunity to witness the behind-the-scene reality of dancers' lives, discipline and athleticism. Apr. 20-23, 11am-5pm. Wachovia Atrium. 704-372-00101 ext 107.

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. 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. Omnimax. Now showing: Ocean Oasis, NASCAR: The IMAX Experience, T. rex: Back to the Cretaceous, and Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance. 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 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. April 16-May 2. Photo Family Day. Photography activities take center stage as families try their hand at making photograms and sunprints. Learn about the magic mirror of camera obscura and pinhole photography. Sun., April 25. $3-$6. Through the Eye of the Camera. 19th and 20th century photography. April 16-May 2. VantagePoint II. Julie Heffernan: Interior Transformations, featuring large scale paintings. April 16-Sept. 5. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design The Art of Gold. Exhibit presents 80 contemporary gold objects. Apr. 3-Aug. 8. 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. 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 Piecing a Quilt of Life: World Connections. Features contemporary art quilts made by 23 women with stories to tell. Through Apr. 25. 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 Orrin Pilkey. Author will discuss and sign How to Read a North Carolina Beach. Sat., April 24, 2 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.

Borders, Morrocroft Caroline Kettlewell. Author will sign and discuss Electric Dreams. Sat., April 24, 2 p.m. 3900 Colony Rd. 704-365-6261.

Park Road Books Cathy Pickens. Charlotte writer will sign new mystery, Southern Fried. Fri., April 23, 7 p.m. Bill Campbell. Author will discuss and sign Sunshine Patriots. Mon., April 26, 7 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.

Spoken Word

Mama's Caribbean Grill 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. 1504 Central Ave. 704-375-8414.

Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church Creative Currents Coffeehouse. A celebration of original art, music and poetry. Refreshments will be sold. Sat., April 24, 7 p.m. Free, but donations are welcome. 9704 Mallard Creek Rd. 704-510-0008.

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

Alice Neel A new play about an uncompromising artist, written by Ann Marie Oliva. Apr. 23-24, 8pm; Apr. 25, 2:30pm. $10-$12. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love Off-Tryon Theatre Company presents the production of Brad Fraser's controversial play. No one under 18 admitted without an adult. Apr. 22-24, Apr. 28-May 1, May 6-8, all at 8pm. $12-$15, Apr. 28 "Pay What You Can Night". Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Women of Troy Dance and Theatre students modernize the ancient drama by Euripides. Apr. 21-24, 8pm; Apr. 25, 2pm. $5-$10. Rowe Recital Hall, UNCC. 704-687-4473.

Wonder of the World A comedy written by David Lindsay-Abaire. Directed by Chip Decker. Recommended for mature audiences. Tuesday, May 4 at 7:30 is "Pay What You Can Night." Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Wed., Thur., 7:30 p.m.; May 23, 2:30 p.m. Continues through May 23. $17-$22. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Theater: Ongoing

Barefoot in the Park Charlotte Repertory Theatre presents Neil Simon' romantic farce. Apr. 20-22, 7:30pm; Apr. 23-24, 8pm; Apr. 25, 2pm; Apr. 28-29, 7:30pm; Apr. 30, 8pm; May 1, 8pm; May 2, 8pm. $24.50-$37.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

CEO/DOA Mystery Dinner Theater featuring comedy, murder and mayhem. Thu & Fri, 7pm; Sat, 6:30pm & 7:30pm. $25-$35. Ovations, 3014 East Independence Blvd. 704-602-2595.

Julius Caesar William Shakespeare's examination of a society in crisis, as Rome struggles to come to terms with a republic slowly but surely turning into a dictatorship, presented by The Abbey Players & Belmont Community Theatre. Apr. 22-24, 8pm. $10. Haid Theatre, Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-825-6787.

Laughing Wild Christopher Durang's funny yet provocative play. Apr. 14-May 1, Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Apr. 25, 3pm. $15, Wed. "Pay What You Can". Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.

The Member of the Wedding Winner of the 1950 Critics Award for Best Play. Written by Carson McCuller. Apr. 23, 24: 8pm; April 25: 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

Murder Among Friends Play presented by Dept. of Theater, adult language and content. Apr. 22-24 at 8pm. $4-7. Misenheimer Campus Theatre, Pfeiffer Univ. 704-463-1360 ext 2084.

The Play About the Baby The play follows a young couple, madly in love with each other, who have a child - the perfect family - that is, until an older couple steal the baby. Presented by BareBones Theatre Group, recommended for mature audiences. Apr. 22-24, 29-30, May 1 at 8pm; Apr. 25 at 3pm. $12-$15. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Visual Arts: Openings

Article Gallery New Works. Local artists Adrienne Dellinger, Jennifer Mecca, and Sandy Singletary. Opening Reception: Apr. 30, 5:30-7:30pm. Apr. 23-May 23. 2041 South Blvd. 704-376-5881.

The Light Factory 2004 Art Auction Preview. The exhibit features over 60 pieces of work donated by photographers and artists from around the country. Auction on May 1. Through May 1. Spirit Square, Knight Gallery, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center The Pride Collection. An exhibit of extensive collection of art of the late Dr. Harold S. Pride, Sr. Through June. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Cassie Martucci. An exhibit titled Meditations in painting. Meet Artist: Apr. 21, 5:30-7pm. 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. Through April. 3200 A North Davidson. 704-358-8882.

Bank of America Gallery Objects of Contemplation. An exhibition of selected still life worksfrom the permanent collection of the Weatherspoon Art Museum. Through 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 Stretch. A collaboration of art and poetry. Through April. 3202A N. Davidson St. 704-334-9390.

Breathe Art Space Sinuosities. New paintings on canvas and paper by Monica L. Hancock. www.breathe-artspace.com. Through May 7. 228 Caldwell Lane, Suite B, Davidson. 704-896-1799.

Caribou Coffee, East Blvd. Chelsea Shepherd. A photography exhibit by local artist. Through April. 1531 East Blvd. 704-334-3570.

Center of the Earth Gallery Duy Huynh. A solo exhibition of murals. Through April 24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Charlotte Art League Spring Juried Show. Through April. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Christa Faut Gallery Mike Miga. Short Order Cook, solo exhibition of encaustic paintings. Through May 10. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Clay on Camden Robert Hasselle / Tom Speck. An exhibit of ceramics and sculpture. Through May. 1510 Camden Rd. 704-790-2326.

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Theron Michael Ross / Michael Weeks. Sculpture by Ross and images of blues and jazz by Weeks. Through May. 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. Richard Conn. An exhibit entitled Landscape, Nightscape. 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. Through April. 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737.

Foust Studio Recent. New contemporary artwork by Charlotte Foust and Raed Al Rawi. Through May 28. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.

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. Through May 1. Charles McMurray. A print series, titled The Shadow Series. Apr. 2-29. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Jerald Melberg Gallery 20th Anniversary Exhibition. Inauguration of new gallery. Through May 15. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.

Joie Lassiter Gallery Jimmy O'Neal. Works from the Rose Art Museum 'Painting4', an exhibit by Asheville artist. Apr. 2-June 3. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.

JS Pottery Group Exhibition. Featuring painters, jewelers and clay artists. Through May. 27 South Main Street, Belmont. 704-829-0360.

Main Library Theater Posters of James McMullan. An exhibit of work by a graphic artist, whose clients include Lincoln Center Theater, NYC. Through May. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-6217.

McColl Center for Visual Art NC Arts Council Fellowship Recipients. An exhibit of contemporary art by NC Artists. Through June 5. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

Noel Gallery Fernando Porras. An exhibit of art entitled A Fish Story. Through May 29. 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.

Redsky Gallery Original works. Paper and canvas, sculpture, ceramic, glass, studio furniture, art-to-wear, jewelry, and more. Over 260 regional and national artists represented. Gallery Crawl first Friday of the month. Through April. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.

Shoppes at Century Jeff Heddleson. Steel sculpture and furniture. Also Scott (Jeva) Partridge's surreal paintings. Through April. 1508 Central Ave. 704-344-1005.

Talley's Cafe Verde Ageless Beauty. An Exhibit by local artist Laura Norris. Through April. 1408 E. Blvd. 704-334-9200.

W.D.O. Minimalism in Ceramics. A group exhibition in cooperation with Garth Clark Gallery, New York. Through Apr. 24. Hearst Plaza Suite No. 1, 214 North Tryon St. 704-333-9123.

Winthrop University Galleries Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. Artistic talent of undergrad students from all disciplines. April 16-June 25. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.