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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by Barbara Robinson, one of the funniest plays on the planet, will be performed by Children's Theatre at Spirit Square December 6-15. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets $10-$15. 704-376-5745, www.ctcharlotte.org
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL A holiday tradition. Performed at Belk Theater on December 1 at 2pm. Tickets: $14-$32. 704-372-1000, www.performingartsctr.org.
CHRISTMAS AT ST. MARY'S Tomm Lorenzin returns as narrator for this holiday event. Medieval and Renaissance music, readings, and carols will be presented by Carolina Pro Musica on December 14 at 7pm and 8:30pm at historic St. Mary's Chapel. 1129 E. 3rd St. Call 704-334-3468, or visit www.carolinaspromusica.org.
FIRST TUESDAY CONCERT SERIES Chamber Music at St. Peter's presents Andre Jolivet's "Pastorales de Noel" and Dan Locklair's "Dream Steps" at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. Seventh St., on December 3, 12pm. Free admission. Call 704-335-0009.
HANDEL'S MESSIAH The Charlotte Civic Orchestra collaborates with the Charlotte Music Club, for this performance at First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St., on December 8 at 3pm. Tickets $6-$17. Call 704-344-0098 for more information.
MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS David Tang conducts the Pops at this Charlotte Symphony Orchestra annual holiday extravaganza December 5-8 at Belk Theater at 8pm. Tickets: $15-$64. 704-972-2000, www.charlottesymphony.org.
THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER This classic comedy, by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, depicts what happens when an "acid-tongued radio celebrity," after accepting a dinner invitation, breaks his hip and must move into an "ordinary, All American family's" home to recuperate. Performed at Old Courthouse Theatre in Concord, December 5-15. Tickets: $12, $8 kids 12 and under. 704-788-2405.
MESSIAH David Tang conducts the Charlotte Symphony with the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte on December 18 at 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church - downtown. Tickets are $20. 704-972-2000, www.charlottesymphony.org.
NUTCRACKER Charlotte Youth Ballet performs the Christmas classic at Ovens Auditorium December 14, 6pm. Tickets are $6-$20. Call 704-335-3100 or 704-522-6500 for reservations.
NUTCRACKER will be performed by North Carolina Dance Theatre with the Charlotte Symphony at Belk Theater, December 12-15 and 19-22. Evening performances at 7:30pm, matinees at 2pm. Tickets: $10-$55. 704-372-1000, www.ncdance.org.
QUEENS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA will be in concert at Dana Auditorium on December 9, 8pm. For more information, call 704-337-2213.
SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO & JULIET performed by Charlotte's all female Shakespeare company, Chickspeare, at Off Tryon Theater Company, December 12-14, 19-21. Tickets $12 adult $10 students and seniors. Call 704-344-4546 for more information.
SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE Carolina Voices present "Joy to the World," a collection of familiar and unfamiliar Christmas carols from many nations, at Ovens Auditorium on December 6, 8pm, December 7, 3pm and 8pm, and December 8, 3pm. Tickets are $10-$20. For more information call 704-522-6500.
'TIS THE SEASON compiled by the Tarradiddle Players, features wintry and holiday tales from around the world. It will be performed at Children's Theatre, December 13-22. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets: $8-$10. 704-376-5745, www.ctcharlotte.org.
VISUAL ARTS
ACC CRAFT SHOW will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., 704-331-8187. The juried contemporary American craft exhibition features 240 artists. December 13, 10am-8pm, December 14, 10am-6pm, December 15, 10am-4pm. Tickets $6-$10.
APPLEWOOD GALLERY 3920 Park Road, 704-525-6162. July 25-September 26: Near Visions: Pastels with an Intimate Vantage Point featuring Judith Cutler and other local artists.
CENTER OF THE EARTH GALLERY 3204 North Davidson St., 704-375-5756, www.centeroftheearth.com, Hours: Monday by appointment, Tues.-Fri. 11am-5pm, Sat. 12-5pm. September 6-October 26: Chris Stephens uses vibrant colors to portray the sweeping landscapes of the Shenandoah Valley. November 1-December 28: Maggie Taylor creates provocative symbolic images using photography and computer generated imagery, often appropriating Victorian photographs.
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE ART GALLERY CPCC Central Campus, 1201 Elizabeth Ave., 704-333-3399. August 19-September 27: Artists of Baoding, PR China featuring Baoquan Tan, a nationally known traditional watercolor artist, and Zhanliang Wu, a master calligrapher.
CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY 19818 North Cove Rd., Suite E3, Jetton Village, Cornelius, 704-892-5312, www.christafautgallery.com. Hours: Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-3pm. September 6-October 6: solo exhibition Water, Earth, Sky by Elizabeth Bradford Millsaps. October 6-November 17: solo exhibition Romare Bearden. November 20-December 31: Precious Metals to Wear jewelry show by National Metalsmiths.
DICKSON GALLERY McColl Center for Visual Art, 721 N. Tryon St., 704-332-5535. October 4-November 16: Fall 2002 Artists at McColl Center, an exhibition of work by the Fall 2002 Artists-In-Residence and Affiliate Artists. Public opening October 4, 6-8pm, free admission. December 6-January 11: Release, by Shaun Cassidy, McColl Center for Visual Art Affiliate Artist. Public opening December 6, 6-8pm, free admission.
ELDERART GALLERY 1427 South Blvd., 704-370-6337, www.elderart.com. August 31-October 26: Art that Inspired Robert Frost featuring American Impressionist Leon Makielski. November 1-December 14: The Joy of Wonder featuring Wayne Trapp's newest wall sculptures of cast aluminum and dramatic abstract oil paintings.
