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North Carolina Museum of History 2004 Symposium on Civil Rights. Event examines the experiences of African Americans and American Indians who fought for change in the US armed forces. Sat., Oct. 4, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Registration required. Flashback to the 60s. Continues through Sept. 28, 2003. History a la Carte: From Gliders to Flyers. Program presented by Fred R. DeJarnette, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at N.C. State University. www.ncmuseumofhistory.org. Wed., Dec. 10, 12:10-1 p.m. 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-715-0200.
Spoken Word
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam. Nine poet-performers of different races and backgrounds rock the house with lusty truths that are poignant, provocative or just plain funny, as a DJ paces the show with new and old-school beats. Adult language and content. Tue., Oct. 14, 8 p.m. $18-$42. A Novello Finale with John Grisham. Since the publication of his second novel, The Firm, all of Grisham's books have become bestsellers. His latest novel is King of Torts. For tickets go to www.performingartsctr.org or call. Mon., Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, $25 and $15. 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College Blues and Popular Culture. UNC Chapel Hill history professor William Ferris, former director of the National Endowment for the Humanities and author of The Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, will deliver Davidson College's Reynolds Lecture. Wed., Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. Free. Davidson. 704-894-2140.
Levine Museum of the New South A Novello Evening with Stuart Woods. Top suspense novelist Woods will be on a fall tour to promote his newest book, Capital Crimes, and will make his first appearance at Novello. At the Levine Museum of the New South. Tue., Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. $15. 200 E. 7th St. 704-336-2074.
Main Library A Novello Evening with Jamaica Kincaid. Kincaid tempers the boundary between poetry and prose and is a visiting professor at Harvard. For tickets go to www.performingartsctr.org or call 704-372-1000. Wed., Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. A Novello Evening with Elaine Neil Orr. The NC State professor who has written her memoir, Gods of Noonday, will read from her work and talk about her life at a special Novello event. Sun., Oct. 26, 4 p.m. A Novello Evening with Robert Morgan. The "Gap Creek" author will read from his latest work, answer questions and talk about writing, this region and the Revolutionary War period. Send ticket requests with a check payable to PLCMC to: "A Novello Evening with Robert Morgan," Public Library, 310 N.Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202. Mon., Oct. 27, 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-6217.
Mert's Heart and Soul Uptown Saturday Nite. Featuring the area's most talented singers, rappers, and poets. Sign up for the Open Mic Showcase. Details: www.motifentertainment.com. Every second and last Saturday of the month at 10pm-until. $7 cover. 214 N. College St. 704-593-0114.
Neighborhood Theatre A Novello Evening with Marcela Serrano - En Espanol!. The award-winning Chilean-born author will present Novello's first all-Spanish program. Fri., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. A Novello Evening with Neil Gaiman. During his 20 years as a writer English-born Neil Gaiman has been one of the top writers of modern graphic novels. Sat., Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. $15. A Novello Evening with Frances Mayes. Frances Mayes is the author of three best-selling non-fiction books about Italy. Formerly a professor at San Francisco State, she now devotes herself full time to writing. For tickets go to www.performingartsctr.org or call 704-372-1000. Mon., Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. A Novello Evening with Alice Sebold. As her work, The Lovely Bones, reflects, she is deeply interested in the issues of violence and family, and how individuals find hope in the modern world. This event is sold out. Fri., Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. An Evening with Joyce Carol Oates. Although she has called herself "a serious writer, as distinct from entertainers or propagandists," Oates has enthralled a wide audience with some of the most controversial and enduring fiction of our time. For tickets go to www.performingartsctr.org or call. Sat., Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. 511 E. 36th St. 704-372-1000.
Southend Performing Arts Center BareBones Poetry Project. SPAC will feature regional authors reading selections of their poetry, short stories and performance poetry. Third Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.
Spirit Square A Novello Evening with Katherine Paterson. The award-winning and famous author of Bridge to Terabithia will discuss the successes and challenges of her career, and her intriguing life. A book signing will follow. Thu., Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. Free. 345 N. College St. 704-366-2070.
Theater: Openings
All of the People, All the Time Presented by Charlotte Repertory Theatre. World premiere comical tale of childhood dreams that become reality for two of the world's most famous close-up musicians, Darwin Ortiz and David Roth. Preview, November 15-19. Opening night November 20. November 21-December 14. Wednesday & Thursday 7:30pm, Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. Some Fridays & Saturdays 2pm matinees. $24-$38. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.
