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THE AHN TRIO The "Korean Seoul Sisters" will perform a variety of traditional classical pieces in addition to exciting, edgy works by contemporary composers. This performance is part of Wingate University's concert series on September 3, 7:30pm. Tickets are $20. For more information or reservations call 704-233-8300.

AMERICAN SALUTE The Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring the Eddie Mabry Dancers and tenor Daniel Rodriguez, will perform music by Richard Hayman, John Williams, Morton Gould, and Carmen Dragon at Belk Theater on September 7, 8pm. Tickets $15-$35. Call 704-846-2788 or visit www.charlottephilharmonic.org.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Carolina Pro Musica celebrates their 25th Anniversary with the premiere of "Gloria" by G.F. Handel, recently discovered and authenticated, featuring soprano Rebecca Miller Saunders at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on September 21 at 8:15pm. Tickets: $6-$12. 1510 E. 7th St., 704-334-3468, www.carolinapromusica.org.

BENT will be presented by Off-Tryon Theatre September 12-14, 19-21, and 26-28. All performances are at 8pm at the Off-Tryon Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. 704-375-2826, www.offtryon.org.

CALLE 54 Latin jazz legends Chano Dominguez, Bebo Valdez, Giovanni Hidalgo and more perform in Belk Theater September 29 at 7:30pm. Tickets: $22-$45. 704-372-1000, www.performingartsctr.org.

CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY SPOTLIGHT: SEASON DEBUT Christof Perick conducts the Charlotte Symphony as part of its Classics series on September 27-28 at Belk Theater at 8pm. Tickets: $14-$60. 704-972-2000. www.charlottesymphony.org.

COLOURPHOBIA Moving Poets presents Sarah Emery's high energy and highly satirical Colourphobia (the fear of clowns) on September 2, 8pm, at Spirit Square. The performance is free. For more information call 704-527-6683.

THE COMMEDIA PUSS IN BOOTS by Lane Riosley will be performed by the Tarradiddle Players at Children's Theatre, 1017 E. Morehead St., September 20-29 at 4pm. Ages 5 and up. Tickets: $8-$10. 704-376-5745, www.ctcharlotte.org.

DAVIDSON COLLEGE MUSIC ENSEMBLE sponsored by Davidson College and the town of Davidson, performs as part of Davidson's Concert on the Green Series on September 22 from 6-8pm. 704-892-4440, www.concertsonthegreen.com.

DENYCE GRAVES will be in concert on September 5 in Belk Theater at the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15-$100. 704-372-1000, www.performingartsctr.org.

FIRST TUESDAY CONCERT SERIES Chamber Music at St. Peters presents Johannes Brahm's "Piano Quartet in C minor" at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. Seventh St., September 3, 12pm. Free admission. Call 704-335-0009.

FALL TRILOGY presented by North Carolina Dance Theatre, features a world premiere of Mark Godden's "New Work," and American premiere of Nicolo Fonte's "Spoken in Red" and George Balanchine's "Four Temperaments," performed at Belk Theater with the Charlotte Symphony September 19-21 at 8pm. Tickets: $10-$55. 704-372-1000, www.ncdance.org.

THE FANTASTICKS directed by Jamey Varnadore will be presented by the CPCC Theatre Department on September 27, 28 and October 4,5 at 8pm, October 6 at 2:30pm. Join the CPCC Theater as they revisit the longest running musical in American Theater history. Performance will be in Pease Auditorium on the main campus. Tickets are $12. For more information, call 704-330-6534.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams comes to Booth Playhouse at The Performing Arts Center September 7-29, brought to you by Charlotte Rep, and directed by Joseph Hardy. Starring Penny Fuller as Amanda. It is the personal story of a young man and his desire to break away from his Southern dysfunctional family. Tickets: $24-$31.50. 704-372-1000, www.charlotterep.org.

HANSEL AND GRETEL Charlotte Youth Ballet performs this classic story at The Matthews Community Center Theater on September 28, 11am and 7pm. Tickets are $12 adults and $6 children. Call 704-366-5133 for more information.

MACBETH Tiny Ninja Theater does their unusual take on Shakespeare at the Off Tryon Theater Company, 3143 Cullman Avenue, in NoDa, on September 20-29. Tickets are $15; call 704-375-2826 for reservations or visit www.tinyninjatheater.com.

MACBETH Victory Pictures, Inc. presents an industrial strength production of Shakespeare's classic play at The Warehouse Theater at the Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. Fifth St., on September 12-14 and September 19-21, 8pm. Tickets $15. Call 704-455-8542 for reservations.

JANICE MARTIN, violinist, will perform as part of the Davidson College Artists Series at Duke Family Performance Hall on the campus of Davidson College on September 26, 8pm. Tickets are $15. For more information call 704-894-2135.

NODA NEW PLAY FEST AND SHORT PLAY SLAM a new event presented by Off-Tryon Theatre September 16-18 and 23-25. All shows are at 8pm at the Off-Tryon Theatre. Tickets are $10, or $15 for Play Pass that grants admission to all plays and slams. Call 704-375-2826, www.offtryon.org.

THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING Winner of the Critics Circle Award for Best Play, Carson McCullers' drama, displaying the loneliness of an overly imaginative young Georgian girl, will be performed at Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring Street, NW, Concord, from September 19-28 at 9pm. Tickets: $12, children 12 and under $8. 704-788-2405.