The British Are Coming The Davidson College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will collaborate for a musical tribute to the recent two-week residency by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Wed., April 13, 8 p.m. Free. Davidson College Presbyterian Church. 704-894-2357.

Charlotte Symphony Lollipops Concert The Lollipops series is a showcase of concerts designed for young listeners between the ages of four and nine. Program: "Tchaikovsky Discovers America." Sat., April 16, 11 a.m. $8-$20. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

The Charlotte Symphony Pops featuring Jane Monheit The Pops perform with sultry jazz vocalist. April 15, 8 p.m.; April 16, 8 p.m. $15-$64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

CSO Neighborhood Concerts The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will perform various concerts. Apr. 20: St. Matthews Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy; Apr. 21: Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College; Apr. 22: First Baptist Church, 301 S. Davidson St. All shows at 8pm. $5-$15. Charlotte Symphony, 201 S. College St. 704-972-2000.

The Magic of Music Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestras present the annual youth festival concert. The concert will feature the Symphony Guild of Charlotte 2005 Young Artists Competition Grand Prize Winners. Wed., April 13, 7:30 p.m. $5-$8. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Robin Huw Bowen Master of the Welsh Triple Harp will perform a solo concert of Welsh and other Celtic music. Wed., April 13, 8 p.m. $8. St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Davidson, 301 Caldwell Ln. 704-996-7724.

Spanish Splendor Carolina Pro Musica performs music of the Iberian Peninsula, Peru and Argentina. www.carolinapromusica.org. Sat., April 16, 8:15 p.m. $7.50-$15. St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St. 704-334-3468.

Comedy

Charlotte Comedy Theater The Perch. Comedy is rated "R" for verbal content. www.theperch.com. Thurs., 9pm (non-smoking); 10:30 (smoking). $10. Live Improvised Comedy. Rated R. www.charlottecomedy.com. Fri & Sat, 8 & 10pm. $10. 1111 - D Hawthorne Ln. 866-467-7681.

The Comedy Zone Upcoming Performances:. Apr. 13-16: Todd Yohn and Dan Johnson. www.thecomedyzone.net. 516 N. College St. 704-348-4242.

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille The Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience. Whose Line, Second City, and Sketchprov- style improv comedy. Reservations suggested. www.pinkturtle.net. Fri. & Sat., 8:30pm. $5. 911 E. Morehead St. 704-301-1564.

Dance

Dancing Through Latin American History III The Carolinas Latin Dance Company presents an encore performance featuring new dances from Latin American countries and Spain. Sat., April 16, 7:30 p.m. $12-$15. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Transformations Several pieces will be performed by the Dance Theatre of UNC Charlotte at the spring dance concert. April 20-23, 8pm; Apr. 24, 2pm. $5-$12. Robinson Hall, UNCC. 704-687-2599.

Museums

Charlotte Museum of History Our Changing Landscape: Early Views of People and Place in the Carolina Piedmont. An exhibition that illustrates and interprets the changes in the Carolina Piedmont landscape. April 7-May 25. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774.

Discovery Place If These Walls Could Talk. The exhibit investigates the science and history of the structures that humans create. April 7-May 31. IMAX Dome. Now showing Roar: Lions of the Kalahari, Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure and Forces of Nature. www.discoveryplace.org. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261.

Levine Museum of the New South Cotton Fields to Sky Scrapers. Tue.-Sun. Rural Voices and Visions: Local Communities Speak Out About Their Landscapes. April 7-20. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

Mint Museum of Art Creighton Michael: Patterns of Perception. April 7-July 3. Porcelain American Style. July 31, 2004-June 14, 2005. Retrospective of Prints by Chuck Close. April 14-Aug. 7. Two Women and A Glass Of Wine. A one act play in search of personal truth and spiritual healing. Sat., April 16, 1 p.m. $15-$20. 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-337-2000.

Mint Museum of Craft & Design Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection. April 7-Dec. 31. Speaking Volumes: Vessels from the Collections of Mint Museums. April 7-17. Tradition & Change: 19th and 20th Century Craft At The Mint. Tue.-Sun. Wine Classes. Sensory Evaluation. Apr. 19, 6:30-8pm. $30. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2009.

Museum of York County Eewww, Yuck!. Understanding Nature's Most Unhuggable Creatures. Through Summer 2005. Our Changing Landscapes: Early views of people and places in Carolina Piedmont. April 7-May 15. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.

Readings & Signings

Barnes & Noble, Arboretum Nicholas Sparks. Author will sign his latest novel True Believer. Thu., April 14, 7 p.m. Dana Rader. Author will sign books and present golf workshop. Tue., April 19, 7 p.m. 3327 Pineville-Matthews Rd. 704-341-9365.

Borders, Stonecrest Turner Stimpson. Discussion and book signing with author of Turnip, Everlasting. Sat., April 16, 2 p.m. B.J. McKee. Author of Color Me Khaki will read and sign book. Sat., April 23, 2 p.m. 7836 Rea Rd. 704-752-3782.

Park Road Books Larry Baker. Author will discuss and sign Athens America. Wed., April 20, 7 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.

Spoken Word

Jackson's Java Poetry Open Mic. Hosted by Jonathan Rice. Thu., April 14, 8 p.m. 8544 University City Blvd. 704-595-9526.

Theatre Charlotte Class Five Poets. "If the Shoe Fits". Sat., April 16, 8 p.m. Free. Perpendicular Poets. 5th anniversary show. Sun., April 17, 3 p.m. Free. 501 Queens Rd. 704-875-6112.

Wine Up Touch One Thursdays. Poetry and live music. Thurs, 9:30pm. $5-$10. 3306 - C N. Davidson St. 704-372-2633.

Theater: Openings

I'm Not Rappaport Production of Tony Award winning comedy. www.nccast.com. Apr. 13-16, 21-23, 28-30, 8pm; Apr. 14, 24 & May 1, 2:30pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.

Little Shop of Horrors The school's drama dept. will present the musical. Apr. 14-16, 7pm. $8-$10. Myers Park Sr. High School, 2400 Colony Rd. 980-343-5800.

Peter Pan Presented by the Piedmont Players. www.piedmontplayers.com. April 14-16, 20-23, 7:30pm; April 16,17, 23, 2:30pm. $9-$15. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.

The Sound of Music The South Meck High School Performing Arts Dept. will present the the classic musical. In the Auditorium. Apr. 14-16, 7pm; Apr. 17, 2pm. $7. South Mecklenburg High School, 8900 Park Rd. 980-343-3600.

Theater: Ongoing

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Community Playhouse of Lancaster County will perform. Apr. 14-15 & 16, 8pm. $7-$11. Stevens Auditorium, Lancaster, 476 Hubbard Dr. 803-289-8092.

Miss Nelson Is Missing! A presentation of the award-winning musical. April 8-23. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-333-8983.

On the Record A Disney musical featuring 64 beloved songs from films. Apr. 12-14, 8pm; Apr. 15, 8:15pm; Apr. 16, 2pm & 8:15pm; Apr. 17, 2pm & 7:30pm. $23-$61. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-522-6500.

Tick, Tick...Boom! Actor's Theatre of Charlotte present a musical from the creator of Rent. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Apr. 6-23, Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm; Apr. 17, 2:30pm. $17-$22. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Visual Arts: Openings

ArtHouse Sky Hixson. An exhibition of recent works. Fri., April 15, 7-11 p.m. 3103 Cullman Ave. 704-577-4587.

Dig Dug's Pop Art Emporium Greatest Weinie Roast on Earth. Featuring the Art of Bloo Empire. Sat., April 16, 6-11 p.m. 917 Pecan Ave. 704-358-4880.

Hayes George Gallery Andrew Lui. An exhibition of paintings. Opening Reception: Apr. 15. April 15-May 28. 225 East Worthington Ave. # 100. 704-332-3278.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Face to Face. Solo exhibition of etchings, woodcuts and screenprints by the critically acclaimed artist Chuck Close. April 23-May 28. Rick Horton. Sculpture and Works on Paper. April 23-May 28. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.

Merrill-Jennings Galleries Raw Vision. A group exhibition of paintings. Artists Reception: Apr. 16, 1-4pm. Through May. 463 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-895-1213.

Shain Gallery Personal Space. An exhibition of works by Geoffrey Johnson & Kim Schuessler. Artist Reception: Apr. 22, 6-9pm. April 22-May 30. 601 Providence Rd. 704-334-7744.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Actor's Theatre Kevin Starr. An exhibit of paintings. April 7-23. 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Carter Seibels. Charleston glass artist and jewelry designer will display Divali Glass Jewelry. Artist Reception: Apr. 14, 5:30-7pm. April 8-May 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Bank of America Gallery Decades 1940-1990. Art from the Bank of America Collection. April 7-July 9. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.

Bank of America Plaza Within Our Walls. A group exhibition of contemporary artwork. April 7-Nov. 1. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Center of the Earth Gallery Duy Huynh. An exhibit of new paintings. April 7-24. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Christa Faut Gallery Scott Duce. A solo exhibition of paintings and drawings. April 7-18. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery Amy Steinberg. An exhibit of paintings. April 7-May 28. 710 West Trade St. 704-332-5548.

Dalton Gallery Sybil Mitchell & Suzann Marchin. An exhibition of recent works. Through May 16. Center for the Arts, 121 East Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

Davidson College Break Thy Leg. A multi-media exhibition of art and design from the Royal Shakespeare Company. April 7-15. 704-894-2344.

ElderArt Gallery Introductions. An exhibit of four painters. Through April. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

Gallery 620 Middle East Meets Middle America. Montages by Charleston artist Aaron Knight. Through April. 620 W. Morehead St. 704-618-9966.

The Gallery at Carillon Janos Eneydi. Exhibition: Made in America. Through June 11. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.

Gallery L, Main Library Jack Weil's World. Photographs of nature, landscapes and human interest - all taken by Charlotteans. April 7-17. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2020.

Gaston County Public Library Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation. A national touring exhibition. Through Apr. 15. 1555 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. 704-868-2167.

Green Rice Designs & Studio Fig. An exhibit of works by Michele Norris and Michelle Sutton. Through Apr. 23. 510 E. 35th St. 704-344-0300.

Hart-Witzen Gallery Excavations: Explorations. A group exhibition of emerging artists. Through April. 136 E. 36 St. 704-334-1177.

Hidell Brooks Gallery Christopher Terry. Artifacts & Interiors, a solo exhibition. Through April. 1910 S. Blvd. Suite 130. 704-334-7302.

Hodges Taylor Gallery Wayne McDowell. Exhibition: A Fixed Gaze. Through April. 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799.

Jerald Melberg Gallery Daniel Douke. An exhibit of Rose Paintings. April 7-16. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000.

Joie Lassiter Gallery From the South and Beyond. Contemporary Masters Print & Work on Paper Show. April 7-30. Shaun Cassidy. An exhibit titled "Wall Reliefs". Through April. 525 North Tryon Street, Suite 140. 704-373-1464.

The Light Factory Phil Moody. Exhibit: Textile Towns. April 7-May 12. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755.

McColl Center for Visual Art Puppets, Ghosts and Zombies: The Sculpture of Pat Keck. One-person exhibition. April 7-June 11. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.

Modern Eye Gallery Non-Objective Energies. An exploration of abstract painting styles featuring multiple artists. April 7-30. 1923-A South Blvd. 704-333-3190.

Pottery Central Pottery Central Gallery. Functional, sculptural and decorative pottery by local potters. 3534 Central Ave. 704-537-4477.

Queen's Gallery & Art Center Verge. A group exhibition. Through April. 1212 The Plaza. 704-372-2993.

Redsky Gallery It's an Animals Life. A group exhibit of glass and wire. Opening Reception: Apr. 15, 6:30-8:30 pm. April 7-30. 4705 Savings Pl., Suite 108. 704-552-5200.

Rutledge Gallery, Winthrop Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. 17th annual exhibit. Preview and Awards Reception: Apr. 8, 6:30-8pm. April 11-June 24. 1898 Alumni Dr. 803-323-2493.

Winthrop University Galleries Kaminer Haislip. MFA Thesis exhibition. Opening Reception: Apr. 8, 6:30-8pm. Patrick Gallery. April 11-May 9. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.