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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 14-May 15. 4621 Mount Gallant Rd., Rock Hill. 803-329-2121.
Readings & Signings
Barnes & Noble, Huntersville David Poole. Author will sign Tim Richmond, The Fast Life and Remarkable Times of NASCAR's Top Gun. Thu., April 21, 7 p.m. Birkdale Village, 8725 Townley Rd., Huntersville. 704-895-8863.
Books-A-Million, Concord Mills Cheris F. Hodges. Author will sign copies of A Love of Her Own. Sat., April 23, 1-3 p.m. 8301 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord Mills Mall.
Borders, Stonecrest 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. Frank Stitt. Author will sign Frank Stitt's Southern Table. Tue., April 26, 6 p.m. Park Road Shopping Center, 4139 Park Rd. 704-525-9239.
Spoken Word
Beatties Ford Road Library Grandmother Remembers: Reflections from a Time Past. Dramatist Alicia Williams performs this dramatic monologue. Discussion follows. Tue., April 26, 7 p.m. Free. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.
Spirit Square SlamCharlotte. Poets have been competing all year for five spots on the Charlotte National Poetry Slam Team. Tonight's finals will decide. Fri., April 22, 7 p.m. $5. 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Wine Up Touch One Thursdays. Poetry and live music. Thurs, 9:30pm. $5-$10. 3306 - C N. Davidson St. 704-372-2633.
Theater: Openings
9 x 9 @ 9 Theatre Charlotte continues its showcase, highlighting the talents of local playwrights, directors, and actors. The event consists of nine new plays, by nine authors. www.theatrecharlotte.org. April 22, 9 p.m.; April 23, 9 p.m. $9. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.
Cannibals Davidson College theater students will perform this Heather Dundas play. April 21, 7:30 p.m.; April 22, 7:30 p.m. $4. Blackbox Theatre, Cunningham Arts Bldg., Davidson. 704-894-2361.
The Dead Abbey Players, Belmont Community Theatre Present award-winning Broadway musical. Apr. 21-23, 28-30, 8pm. $10. Haid Theatre, Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-825-6787.
Forever Plaid Four guys, one dream… and whole lot of Plaid. A hilarious, yet touching musical. Apr. 27-June 5, Wed-Thu, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 4pm & 8pm; Sun, 3pm & 6:30pm. $30-$40. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
Godspell This production is updated to the 21st century, set in a theatre holding auditions for a production. April 21-23, 7:30pm. $5-$8. Batte Fine Arts Center, Wingate. 704-233-8300.
Harvey CPCC Theatre will present the stage version of Jimmy Stewart's comic film masterpiece. Apr. 22-23, 29-30, 8pm; May 1, 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.
Theater: Ongoing
I'm Not Rappaport Production of Tony Award winning comedy. www.nccast.com. Apr. 21-23, 28-30, 8pm; Apr. 24 & May 1, 2:30pm. $12-$15. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542.
Miss Nelson Is Missing! A presentation of the award-winning musical. April 14-23. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-333-8983.
Peter Pan Presented by the Piedmont Players. www.piedmontplayers.com. April 20-23, 7:30pm; April 23, 2:30pm. $9-$15. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. 704-633-5471.
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. $17-$22. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.
Visual Arts: Openings
Article Gallery Mary Ellen Neff. An exhibit of Encaustic Paintings. April 30-May 31. 2041 South Blvd. 704-376-5881.
Davidson College Annual Student Juried Exhibition. Exhbition of dozens of art and non-art majors for judgment and prizes. Van Every Gallery. April 21-May 4.
Jerald Melberg Gallery Face to Face. Solo exhibition of etchings, woodcuts and screenprints by 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.
Law Offices of Marcos Roberts TJ Reddy. An exhibit of painter and muralist. April 29, 6-9 p.m.; April 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 728 Central Ave. 704-569-1420.
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 14-23. 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. April 14-May 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.
Bank of America Gallery Decades 1940-1990. Art from the Bank of America Collection. April 14-July 9. Hearst Tower, 114 N. Tryon St. 704-386-7324.