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KISS ME KATE Performing Arts Center, 704-372-1000, www.performingartsctr.org
June 11-16 in Belk Theater. Starring Rex Smith and Rachel York, traveling company presents the Cole Porter musical version of Shakespeare's classic play. Tickets range from $20-$61. Showtimes: Tuesday-Thursday, 8pm; Friday & Saturday, 8:15pm; Saturday & Sunday, 2pm; Sunday, 7:30pm.
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINETheatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, 704-334-9128, www.alwayspatsycline.net
June 12-July 28. The Producer's Group presents this tribute to the legendary country singer which is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with one of her fans. Showtimes: 8pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 3pm & 7pm on Sunday. Tickets are $22 & $25. Reception follows opening night performance.
THE SOUND OF MUSICDuke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson, 704-894-2135
June 13-15, 20-22. Davidson Community Players present the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical directed by Jamey Varnadore. All performances are at 8pm. General admission is $20; senior citizens and students, $18.
JEKYLL AND HYDEPease Auditorium, Central Piedmont Community College, 704-330-6534, www.cpcc.cc.nc.us
June 19-29. Central Piedmont Summer Theatre presents the musical version of Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of one man caught between good and evil. Tickets are $15. Showtimes: June 19-22, 26-29 8pm; June 23, 2:30pm; June 25, 7pm.
TWELFTH NIGHTOff-Tryon Theatre, 3134 Cullman Avenue, 704-375-2826, www.chickspeare.org
June 20-22, 28-29, 8pm. Chickspeare presents one of Shakespeare's comedies with shipwrecks, mistaken identity, cross-dressing, love triangles. Tickets are $12.
VAGINA MONOLOUGESNeighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th Street, 704-358-9298, www.NeighborhoodTheatre.com
Opening May 28-June 9. National tour of Eve Ensler's play that celebrates women and their vaginas and started V-Day, a worldwide movement to combat violence against women. Tickets are $32-42. Showtimes are May 28-31, 7:30; June 1 & 8, 5pm & 8pm, June 2 & 9, 3pm & 7pm; June 4-7, 7:30pm.
A DREAMinfo@thefarmtheatre.com
June 20-22 & June 27-29, 8pm. The Farm Theatre presents a new piece. Times & location, TBA. Ticket prices are $10 or $5 for students.
JULY ART/HISTORYAFRO-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER 401 N. Myers Street, 704-374-1565, www.aacc-charlotte.org
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 1-5pm
Through August 25, Women of a New Tribe Photographic Exhibit is a photographic study of the beauty of a unique group of women by Jerry Taliaferro.
LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH200 E. Seventh Street, 704-333-1887, www.museumofthenewsouth.org
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday noon-5pm
Admission: $6, adults; $17, family; $5, students, seniors
Through August, the museum will offer the following exhibits: Carolina Victorian and Vanishing Victorian, The New South's Love Affair with the Car and If You Build It They Will Come: Charlotte's Public Places-1883-2002. Cotton Fields to Skycrapers is a permanent exhibit.
THE LIGHT FACTORY809 W. Hill Street, 704-333-9755, www.lightfactory.org
Through August 10, 2002 Members Show Annual celebration of members' creativity and open to all media. Outreach Pinhole Photography Projects Annual display of student work.
MINT MUSEUM OF ART 2730 Randolph Road, 704-337-2000, www.mintmuseum.org
Hours: Tuesday, 10am-10pm; Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, noon-5pm
Admission: $6, adults; students & seniors, $5; ages 6-17, $3
Through July 14, The Allure of East Asia Exhibition of 85 works includes a wide array of furniture, ceramics, ivory carvings, folding screens and textiles, among other items. Pierre-Joseph Redoute: A Man Passionate about Flowers Presentation of 24 19th century hand-colored botanical engravings.
Opening July 22, Charlotte's Own-Romare Bearden Mint-organized exhibition complements the display of the David C. Driskell Collection and showcases Bearden's work in the region. Exhibit runs through October 21.
MINT MUSEUM OF CRAFT + DESIGN 220 N. Tryon Street, 704-337-2000, www.mintmuseum.org
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, noon-5pm
Admission: $6, adults; students & seniors, $5; ages 6-17, $3
Through July 28, American Modern, 1925-1940: Design for a New Age Exhibit of 150 pieces from designers such as Norman Bel Geddes, Charles Sheeler, Frank Lloyd Wright and others, includes glass, furniture, metalwork, appliances, posters, product renderings.
Through September 8, Quilts from the Carolinas 14 quilts from the juried Carolina Quilt Invitational will showcase contemporary as well as traditional quilts.
FOURTH OF JULYCHARLOTTE KNIGHTS Knights Stadium, Fort Mill SC, 704-36-HOMER, www.charlotteknights.com
July 4 & 5, fireworks start after games against the Durham Bulls. Gametime is 7:15pm. General admission is $6.
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY POPS704-972-2000, www.charlottesymphony.org, preludes start at 7pm, concert at 8:15pm. Free.
July 4 8:15pm, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden with fireworksDAVIDSONMcEver Field, South Street, Davidson, 704-892-7591
July 4, walking parade from Town Hall to field starts at 6:30pm. The Holiday Band plays from 7pm-9:30pm. Fireworks at 9:30pm. South Street will be blocked; parking will be available throughout the town with shuttles to the field.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The Penguin, 1921 Commonwealth Avenue, 704-375-6959
July 4, daylong music festival with Dave Rhames, Memphis Quick 50, Phil Lee, Les Dirt Clods, The Goldenrods and Lou Ford.