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DOWNTOWN BLUES FESTIVAL Festival will feature a variety of blues' artists to perform in the downtown shops and restaurants. www.rockhillarts.org. Oct. 4-6, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Downtown Rock Hill, Main Street. 803-328-2787.

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox A documentary by Sara Lamm, explores hero and master chemist, Dr. E. H. Bronner and his plan to unite the world with a bottle of soap. Oct. 23, 7 p.m. www.lightfactory.org. Duke Power Theatre, 345 N. College Street, Charlotte. 704-333-9755.

DUKE FAMILY PERFORMANCE HALL Cirque Le Masque. Davidson College Friends of Art. Sept. 28, 8 p.m. 704-894-2192.

ENSEMBLE GALILEI WITH NEAL CONAN A unique performance features photographs from the National Geographic Inage Collection and Ensemble Galilei's brilliant performances of Irish, Scottish, and early music. George A Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center. $25. Sept. 14. 704-233-8300.

An Evening with General Anthony Zinni Presented by The Learning Society of Queens. Dana Auditorium, Queens University, 1900 Selwyn Ave. www.queens.edu/learningsociety. Oct. 4, 7 p.m. $15-$20. 704-337-2404.

FALL SHAKORI HILLS GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND DANCE Featuring more than 40 bands and performers on two big outdoor stages, a large Dance Tent, and an intimate Cabaret Tent. Oct. 11-Oct. 14. 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road, Silk Hope, N.C. www.shakorihills.org.

FAMILY GENEALOGY DAY Afternoon presentation will feature the Myers and Duke families of Myers Park. Oct. 7, 3 p.m. Takes place at the James B Duke Mansion. 704-714-4000.

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK Visitors will enjoy a range of musical, performance and visual arts native to the southeast. www.festivalinthepark.org. Sept. 20, 6-10 p.m.; Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sept 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Freedom Park. 704-338-1060.

FESTIVAL LATINO AMERICANO Festival to feature activities, performances and authentic foods from Latin America. Sun., Oct. 7, 12-7 p.m. $3-$5. Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd. 704-531-3848.

GOSPEL SHOUT! Free concert showcasing powerful music of local gospel and shout bands at the United House of Prayer for All People. Dinner $10. Sept. 11, 6 p.m. 2321 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-394-3884.

GREAT GRAPES: WINE, ART AND FOOD FESTIVAL The outdoor festival offers a variety of wines, as well as local, regional and national jazz and blues artists. www.uncorkthefun.com. Sat., Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $10-$20. Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall. 800-830-3976.

The Light Factory 26th Annual Auction Photography from regional, national, and international artists to be sold at auction. Preview: Mon., Oct 29-Sat., Nov. 3. Nov. 3, 6 p.m. www.lightfactory.org.

MCCOLL CENTER FOR VISUAL ART Fall Workshops: Visual Journaling. $110. Sept. 10, 17, 24. 6:30 p.m. Sensational Silkscreening. $110. Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6. Fish Prints. $40. Oct. 6. Chine Collé Printmaking. $110. Oct. 8, 15, 22. Beginning Abstract Watercolor. $40. Oct. 13. Soy Wax Batik on Silk. $110. Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3. Shibori and Resist Dye Techniques. $80. Nov. 5, 12. Solarplate Etching. $80. Printmaking & Digital Media. Ages 11-15. $135. Oct. 23-Nov. 27. Drawing & Mixed Media. Ages 8-11. $135. Sept. 19-Oct. 24. Painting & 3-D Sculpture. Ages 8-11. $135. Oct. 4- Nov. 8. Print Mania. Ages 15-18. $20. Nov. 5. 704-332-5535

Message in a Bottle: Reconstructing Lives This exhibit features photos taken by 36 Charlotte students who sought to document the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Now through Sept. 21. Wachovia, Loch Walker & SkyWay Galleries in Spirit Square.

Oktoberfest Beer Festival 2007 Sept. 29, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. www.charlotteoktoberfest.com. $30-$40. Metrolina Expo Trade Center.

PACIFIC ARTS TROUPE A performance of diverse classical Asian art forms. George A Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center. $20 Nov. 10. 704-233-8300.

SOUTHERN IDEAL HOME SHOW A home and garden show featuring ideas, projects and services. www.southernshows.com. Sept. 7, 12-9 p.m.; Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8, 15 and under free. Charlotte Merchandise Mart, 800 Briar Creek Rd. 704-376-6594.

WACHOVIA THEATer AT IMAGINON Southern Film Series: Tol'able David. 1921 film with live piano accompaniment by Eytah Uslan. Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Jezebel. Sept. 24, 7 p.m. The Long Hot Summer. Oct. 1, 7 p.m. Nothing but a Man. Oct. 22, 7 p.m. The General. Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. www.imaginon.org.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

BARNES RECITAL HALL AT WINTHROP UNIVERSITY Faculty Series: Voice Faculty Recital. Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. Faculty Series: Sarita Maxwell, Tuba. Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Special Event: A Night of Musical Theatre. Oct. 8-9, 7:30 p.m. Guest Artist Series: William Westney, Piano. Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. Ensemble Series: Winthrop Percussion Ensemble. Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. An Evening of Jazz for Family Weekend. Nov. 2-3. Winthrop Jazz Ensemble. Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. A Winthrop "Schubertiad". Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. Ensemble Series: Winthrop Tuba Choir. Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. Winthrop Guitar Ensemble. Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Michael Hough, clarinet. Nov. 27. 7:30 p.m. www.winthrop.edu/music.