Film

CHARLOTTE FILM SOCIETY SCREENING THE HEADLESS WOMAN (LA MUJER SIN CABEZA) Discussion after the film led by Lawrence Toppman, arts writer for The Charlotte Observer. For more information, visit www.charlottefilmsociety.com. June 11, 7:30 p.m. $5 for members; $8 for non-members. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

CULT MOVIE MONDAYs May 23: Waiting for Guffman; June 27: Shock Treatment. Presented by The Light Factory and Theatre 650. Doors open at 7 p.m.; film begins at 8 p.m. Admission and popcorn is free. Cash bar provided. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

IMAX at discovery place Tornado Alley. Continues through May 31. Born to be Wild. Continues through May 31. Rescue. June 17-Dec. 31. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261. www.discoveryplace.org/imax.

'LETS GET REEL SERIES' SCREENING OF ANNIE HALL Woody Allen's semi-autobiographical story of his relationship with actress Diane Keaton. Free live music starting at 6 p.m., followed by the film at 7 p.m. June 14. Movie admission is free for Mint members; $5 for non-members. The Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

FILM SCREENING OF THE STRANGE CASE OF ANGELICA This film tells the magical tale of a young photographer who falls madly in love with a woman he can never have, except in his dreams. For more information, visit www.lightfactory.org. May 19-21. $5 for members; $7 for non-members. Hodges Taylor Art Consultancy, 401 N. Tryon St. 704-334-3799. www.hodgestaylor.com.

MATTHEWS SUMMER CONCERT & MOVIE SERIES May 7: Screening Toy Story 3; May 21: Screening Despicable Me; June 4: Screening Back to the Future; June 18: Screening Megamind; Aug. 20: Screening Tangled. Free. Pre-movie activities at 7 p.m.; Film starts at dusk (8:30 p.m.). For more information, visit www.matthewsfun.com. Stumptown Park, Matthews, 207 West John St., Matthews.

MOVIES IN THE PARK June 10: Screening Megamind; July 8: Despicable Me; Aug. 12: Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Free. Popcorn and family activities provided. Movie begins at sunset. For more information, visit www.watershedcharlotte.com. Freedom Park, 1900 East Blvd.

'ROCKIN' & REELIN' SUMMER CONCERT & MOVIE SERIES June 3: Screening The Karate Kid; July 15: Screening Yogi Bear; Aug. 5: Screening Toy Story 3; Sept. 9: Tangled. Free. 7-10 p.m. Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville.

THEATER

101 DALMATIANS After 99 puppies are kidnapped, their canine parents set out on a mission to rescue and bring them home. June 25, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. $6. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Disney classic about the adventures of Alice features zippy songs, such as "I'm Late," "The Un-birthday Song" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah". June 29-July 2, 10 a.m.; July 5-July 9, 10 a.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.

AGNES OF GOD In this play by John Pielmeier, a dead newborn is found at a convent and the mother insists the baby was a virgin birth. Dr. Martha Livingstone is assigned to the investigate case and the sparks begin to fly as the religious folks insist it was a miracle birth gone wrong. May 19-21, 8 p.m. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542. www.nccast.com.

CABARET Presented by Theatre Charlotte's Student Theatre Guild. July 22-24. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

CATS Andrew Lloyd Webber's famed musical about cats is one of the longest running shows in Broadway's history. May 24-26, 7:30 p.m.; May 27, 8 p.m.; May 28, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; May 29, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. $20 and up. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS: 7-YEAR BIT©# Described as Broadway meets Saturday Night Live. This year's show will feature 30 songs parodies, including "Tea Party in the USA," "The Fandom of the Oprah," "Do You Hear the People Cringe" and more. Adult language and content. June 10-June 11, 8 p.m.; June 16, 7:30 p.m.; June 17-June 18, 8 p.m.; June 22-June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June 24-June 25, 8 p.m. $29.50 and up. Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

CHARLOTTE'S WEB Wilbur the pig fears the end of the season because he knows he will be eaten. He and a craft spider named Charlotte devise a plan for a happier ending. July 23, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. $6. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

CHESS THE MUSICAL This cult rock musical explores the classic themes of love, loss and betrayal. Featuring the hit single "One Night in Bangkok", and unforgettable songs like "Anthem," "I Know Him So Well," "Nobody's Side," and "Pity the Child." Presented by Queen City Theatre Company. For more information, visit www.queencitytheatre.com. May 19-May 21, 8 p.m.; May 26-May 28, 8 p.m.; May 29, 3 p.m.; June 1-June 4, 8 p.m.; June 5, 3 p.m.; June 7-June 11, 8 p.m. $24-$28. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 North College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENTS ALEGRIA Aug. 3-4, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 5, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 6, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 7, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. $37 and up. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St. www.timewarnercablearena.com.

THE COMMEDIA PRINCESS AND THE PEA Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Tarradiddle Players put a slapstick spin on Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale. For ages 5 years old and up. For more information, call 704-973-2828 or visit www.ctcharlotte.org. June 17, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; June 18, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; June 19, 2 p.m.; June 25, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; June 26, 2 p.m. $14-$18. ImaginOn's Wachovia Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St.

DEATHTRAP The well-constructed play combines the elements of both a thriller and a comedy. July 1, 8 p.m.; July 2, 8 p.m.; July 3, 2:30 p.m.; July 5, 7 p.m.; July 6, 7:30 p.m.; July 7, 7:30 p.m.; July 8, 8 p.m.; July 9, 8 p.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. 704-330-6534. arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.

DIE ROTEN PUNKTE German brother-sister duo, Otto and Astrid Rott, perform goofy Euro rock 'n' roll numbers while endlessly bickering. July 14, 7:30 p.m.; July 15, 8 p.m.; July 16, 8 p.m. $34.50. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

FABULATION This show written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Lynn Nottage, follows a successful African-American woman named Undine. After learning her company is bankrupt, her marriage over and that she is pregnant, she decides to return home to a family that she hasn't spoken to in years. Presented by On Q Productions. For more information, visit www.youarenowonq.com. June 15, 7:30 p.m.; June 16, 7:30 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 3 p.m.; June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 3 p.m. $22. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

HAIRSPRAY Set in 1960s Baltimore, the show revolves around Tracy Turnblad, an outsider turned teen celebrity. From TV to true love the drama picks up with singing and dancing. July 15, 8 p.m.; July 16, 8 p.m.; July 17, 2:30 p.m.; July 19, 7 p.m.; July 20, 7:30 p.m.; July 21, 7:30 p.m.; July 22, 8 p.m.; July 23, 8 p.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.

HELLO, DOLLY! Follow the adventures of America's most beloved matchmakers and enjoy memorable songs including "Put On Your Sunday Clothes," "Before the Parade Passes By," and more. June 3, 8 p.m.; June 4, 8 p.m.; June 5, 2:30 p.m.; June 7, 7 p.m.; June 8, 7:30 p.m.; June 9, 7:30 p.m.; June 10, 8 p.m.; June 11, 8 p.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.

HOLLYWOOD SQUARES One Voice Chorus' audience-interactive cabaret-style night. Audience members will be chosen at random to be the contestants in a game show with questions centered around the Broadway shows and performers. There will also be a silent auction. June 30, 7:30 p.m.; July 1, 7:30 p.m. $20. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

JUST LIKE YOU: STORIES & INSPIRATION FROM TIME OUT YOUTH An original one-act play by Vito Abate and Marla Brown based on real stories from members of Time Out Youth (a local organization providing support, advocacy, and opportunities for personal growth and social interaction to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in the Charlotte area). May 23, 7 p.m.; May 24, 7 p.m. $5-$10. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

KING LEAR The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival presents a performance of William Shakespeare's classic. For more information, visit www.collaborativeartstheatre.com. Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 5, 8 p.m.; Aug. 6, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Aug. 7, 3 p.m.; Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 12, 8 p.m.; Aug. 13, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Aug. 14, 3 p.m. No admission charge (suggested minimum donation of $5 per person). McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

LOVE CONQUERS ALL: A QUIET EVENING WITH SID & NANCY Presented by Citizens of the Universe. Based off of the 1986 film about Sid Vicious (bassist for the punk rock band the Sex Pistols) and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen (both of whom possess an unhealthy addiction to heroin, violence and each other). For more information, call 704-615-4615 or visit www.citizensoftheuniverse.org. May 26, 9 p.m.; May 27, 8 p.m. & 11 p.m.; May 28, 11 p.m. $5-$10. The Mill, 3306A N. Davidson St., Charlotte.

MAMMA MIA On the eve of her wedding at a Greek island, a daughter invites three men (one of which is her father) to visit, thus surprising her mother. Music by ABBA propels this comedic tale of love, laughter and friendship. July 26, 7:30 p.m.; July 27, 7:30 p.m.; July 28, 7:30 p.m.; July 29, 8 p.m.; July 30, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; July 31, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. $20 and up. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

MOON OVER BUFFALO Ken Ludwig's comedy centers on George and Charlotte Hay, two aging thespians trying for one last shot at stardom. Presented by Davidson Community Players. For more information, call 704-892-7953 or visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. July 21, 8 p.m.; July 22, 8 p.m.; July 23, 8 p.m.; July 24, 2 p.m.; July 28, 8 p.m.; July 29, 8 p.m.; July 30, 8 p.m.; July 31, 2 p.m. $12-$22. Davidson College's Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson. 704-894-2361.

THE MUSIC MAN Broadway classic follows a salesman who cons the citizens of River City into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band, which he vows to organize. His plans to skip town with the cash are spoiled when he falls in love and is transformed into a respectable citizen. Sept. 9-Sept. 25, times vary. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

NEON PSALMS This play by Thomas Strelich is set at an isolated trailer home in the desert of Boron, California. The family consists of Luton Mears (a man obsessed with his turtles and Bonanza), his wife Patina (a religious fanatic) and their daughter (who has a bad reputation). This black comedy asks: Is there a substitute for the love of another human being, and if so, what is the price exacted? June 16-July 16. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 2424 N. Davidson St. (new location), Charlotte. www.nccast.com.

NEXT TO NORMAL This new emotional musical follows a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. July 12, 7:30 p.m.; July 13, 7:30 p.m.; July 14, 7:30 p.m.; July 15, 8 p.m.; July 16, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; July 17, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

RAGTIME Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, this production celebrates America's jazz roots and dance rhythms. It also explores the poignant emotional issues of immigration, racism, politics and social upheaval and family ties that are still relevant today. Presented by Davidson Community Players. For more information, call 704-892-7953 or visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. June 16, 8 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 2 p.m.; June 23, 8 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. $12-$22. Davidson College's Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson. 704-894-2361.

RENT The award-winning Broadway musical follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. May 13-May 29, times vary. $8-$24. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

ROCKY HORROR SHOW July 20-Aug. 13, times vary. $24-$29; pay what you can night on July 27. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

SAME TIME NEXT YEAR This romantic comedy follows a love affair between two people who have a rendezvous once a year. June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 2:30 p.m.; June 22, 7:30 p.m.; June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 2:30 p.m. $12-$24. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film. An ugly ogre named Shrek sets out to rescue a feisty princess named Fiona. Other characters in the adventurous story include the famous Donkey, Puss in Boots and a ton of fairytale favorites. June 14, 7:30 p.m.; June 15, 7:30 p.m.; June 16, 7:30 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; June 19, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. $25 and up. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Matthews Playhouse of Performing Arts presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved musical. For more information, visit www.matthewsplayhouse.com. June 10, 8 p.m.; June 11, 8 p.m.; June 12, 2 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 2 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 2 p.m. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

TARTUFFE The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival presents this famous play by Moliere. For more information, visit www.collaborativeartstheatre.com. June 2-June 19, times vary. No admission charge (suggested minimum donation of $5 per person). The Green, 435 S. Tryon St.

[TITLE OF SHOW] An original musical that chronicles the struggles of two writers to create a new musical in only three weeks. It also follows four friends, whose friendships are being tested as their lives progress. June 3, 8 p.m.; June 4, 8 p.m.; June 8, 7:30 p.m.; June 9, 7:30 p.m.; June 10, 8 p.m.; June 11, 8 p.m.; June 15, 7:30 p.m.; June 16, 7:30 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 2:30 p.m.; June 22, 7:30 p.m.; June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m. $15 for previews on June 3 & 4; Pay what you can night on June 15; $24-$29 for all other shows. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

WILL ROGERS FOLLIES: A LIFE IN REVIEW The story of a beloved American figure remembered for his humor, wisdom and common sense. June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 2:30 p.m.; June 21, 7 p.m.; June 22, 7:30 p.m.; June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.

VISUAL ARTS

BECHTLER MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Niki de Saint Phalle: Creation of a New Mythology. 55 new sculptures, paintings and prints by French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle (the creator of the "Firebird" sculpture, which stands just outside of the Bechtler) are on display in the museum and five large-scale works are viewable outside. Continues through Oct. 15. 420 S. Tryon St. 704-353-9200. www.bechtler.org.

CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY Quintessence. Featuring works by Ulysses Jackson. Continues through June 25. New Works by Daniel Marinelli. Reception with the artist on Aug. 20, from 4 p.m.–6 p.m. 19818 N. Cove Road, Cornelius. 704-892-5312. www.christafautgallery.com.

CPCC ART GALLERIES Works by Sarah Baron. Reception on June 3rd, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Held in Ross I Gallery. May 31-July 10. Works by Michael Henry. Reception on June 3, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Held in Ross II Gallery. May 31-July 10. Annual Art Department Exhibition. Held in Pease Gallery. May 23-Aug. 26. 1201 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6211. arts.cpcc.edu/art-gallery.

ELDER ART GALLERY Classic Beauty. Featuring paintings by Pittsburg artist Diane White. Continues through May 31. Abstraction, Volume 2. Featuring abstract paintings by several artists. June 3-29. Ten Years of Celebrating Art. Elder Gallery celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a group show, featuring works by an array of talented artists. Aug. 5-30. 1427 South Blvd. 704-370-6337. www.elderart.com.

EVERGREEN STUDIO & GALLERY Images from Kalimantan. Featuring views of the rehabilitation of rescued orangutans in Borneo, the ancient traditions of the Dayak people and the destruction of the rain forests. Continues through July 4. 143 Brevard Court. www.evergreenstudio1.com.

GREEN RICE GALLERY Beauty in the Broken. Kendra Baird's newest paintings reflect her travels and experiences with cultures abroad, as well her own home land. Continues through May 29. Blurring the Lines. Featuring photography that captures drag kings and queens by Cate Eble. Opening artist reception on Friday, June 3, from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Continues through June 26. New Works by Martique Lorray. Her oil paintings are contemporary, archetypal, earthy and imaginative. July 1-Aug. 28. New Works by Deborah Norris and Ryan Stephens. Sept. 2-Oct. 30. 451 E. 36th St. 704-344-0300. www.green-rice.com.

HARVEY B. GANTT CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTS + CULTURE What My Mother Told Me. Featuring art by Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons. Continues through June 19. Black Music After 1968. Featuring the photography of Jim Alexander. Continues through June 19. John & Vivian Hewitt Collection of African-American Art. Featuring works by Romare Bearden, Margaret Burroughs, Jonathan Green, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, Ann Tanksley and Henry Ossawa Tanner. Continues through June 30. Faces, Places and Spaces. Featuring art by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe. Artists-in-Residence Exhibit. Featuring new works by Fahamu Pecou and Marcia Jones. 551 South Tryon St. 704-547-3700. www.ganttcenter.org.

HIDELL BROOKS GALLERY Works by Paige Laughlin. Continues through June 25. 1910 South Blvd., Suite 130. 704-334-7302. www.hidellbrooks.com.

JERALD MELBERG GALLERY Works by Ernesto Berra and Raul Diaz. Two exhibitions of paintings and works on paper by the Argentine artists, Ernesto Berra and Raul Diaz. Continues through June 4. 625 S. Sharon Amity Road. 704-365-3000. www.jeraldmelberg.com.

JULIAS COFFEE Photography by Wendy Gee. An internationally themed exhibit. Reception on Friday, Aug. 12, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 1-31. Group Exhibition. Featuring the talented staff of Binder's Art Supplies & Frames. Reception on Friday, Sept. 9, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 1-30. Photography by Taylor Florio. Exhibit will feature Charlotte cityscapes. Reception on Friday, May 13, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. May 1-31. Acrylics by Mica Gadia. Featuring funky and colorful works. Reception on Friday, June 10, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. June 1-30. Charlotte Artists Society Exhibit. Featuring the Charlotte Artists Society's many talented artists. Reception on July 8, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. July 1-31. 1133 N. Wendover Road. 704-962-2467. www.juliascoffee.org.

LARK & KEY GALLERY AND BOUTIQUE Inhabitants & Happenstance. Featuring new works by Duy Huynh and Amy Sanders. Continues through May 28. Second Nature. Group exhibition of works by Susan Hall, Duy Huynh, Angie Renfro and Dawn Rentz. Opening reception on Friday, June 3. June 1-July 30. New Works by Charlotte Foust & Patrick Atkinson. Opening reception on Friday, Aug. 5. Aug. 3-Sept. 24. 128 E. Park Ave., Suite B. 704-334-4616. www.larkandkey.com.

THE LIGHT FACTORY My Family, Our Stories. Outreach Exhibition featuring English as Second Language students. Offers a glimpse into the lives of those who recently immigrated to Charlotte and the US. Countries of origin include Mexico, Puerto Rico, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia Russia, Vietnam, Jordan, El Salvador, Turkey, India and more. Held in Loch Walker and Skyway Galleries. Continues through Aug. 1. The Light Factory Fourth Juried Annuale. Features a variety of works by photographers and artists across the country, as selected by The Light Factory. Held in Knight Gallery. May 31-Sept. 25. The 40th Annual Members Show. Showcases works in a variety of mediums and formats by The Light Factory's diverse member base. Held in Middleton McMillan Gallery. May 23-Aug. 28.345 N. College St. 704-333-9755. www.lightfactory.org.

MCCOLL CENTER FOR VISUAL ART The Green Shadow. Featuring works by Jeff Schmuki and Heather Lewis. Schmuki site-specific work will address fragility, decomposition and rebirth. Lewis' installations, paintings, wall and floor drawings and sculptures incorporate aspects of technology, light, shadows and gravity. Continues through Aug. 19. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535. www.mccollcenter.org.

MINT HILL ARTS Music Inspirations. Featuring art inspired by a childhood songs. Continues through June 2. Mint Hill Arts Annual Spring Juried Exhibit. Competitive show featuring an array of art by both members and non-members. June 10-30. 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. 704-545-0894. www.minthillarts.org.

MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH Chanel: Designs for the Modern Woman. The exhibit presents 20th and 21st century works by one of the most renowned designers of women's garments in the world. May 21-Dec. 31. Chinese Court Robes. A hierarchy of color and decoration distinguished the rank of the wearers of robes in China. Continues through Dec. 31. The Golden Age of English Art. Portraiture ranked high, but no aspect of English life was exempt from the artist's eye, which recorded the triumphs and changes in society. Continues through Dec. 31. The Heights of Fashion: Platform Shoes Then and Now. The exhibition showcases an array of diverse and unique platform shoes from the 1930's through the present. Continues through May 30. The Transformed Self: Performance Masks of Mexico. The works presented in this exhibition come from the primary mask-producing regions of Mexico where dance performances commonly accompany religious rituals and civic events. This includes masks from the states of Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Sonora, Sinaloa, Michoacán, Hidalgo and Guerrero. Continues through Dec. 31. 2730 Randolph Road. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

MINT MUSEUM UPTOWN Attitude and Alchemy: The Metalwork of Gary Lee Noffke. Featuring Noffke's hollowware, flatware, and jewelry, the exhibit captures the artist's rebellious nature, while examining his methodology, his evolution of style and the impact he has made on the field of metal. Continues through Sept. 11. From New York to Corrymore: Robert Henri and Ireland. The exhibit examines Henri's fascination with Irish landscape and people (particularly children), during the second half of his career. Continues through Aug. 7. Janet Biggs:Going to Extremes. Video artist Biggs' commissioned work, Duet (which is focused on NASCAR racing) will be featured. Continues through May 29. Romare Bearden: Southern Recollections. Exhibition will inlcude approximately 75 works of art that span the career of the internationally renowned Charlotte born artist. Sept. 2-Jan. 8. 500 S. Tryon St. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

REDSKY GALLERY New Works by Ingrid Amols and James Breed. Featuring paintings by Ingrid Amols and glass works by James Breed. Continues through July 12. 1523 Elizabeth Ave., Suite 120. 704-377-6400. www.redskygallery.com.

WINTHROP UNIVERSITY GALLERIES Works by Pam Winegard and Janet Lasher. Mixed-media installation held in Lewandowski Student Gallery. Sept. 5-16. Works by Cherith Lundin. Through drawing, painting, and site-specific installations, Lundin's recent work explores ordinary, yet overlooked spaces. Held in Rutledge Gallery. Sept. 12-Oct. 28. Counterpoints: Space and Form. Featuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork expressing viewpoints about space and form.Artists include Alice Ballard, Roger Dalrymple, Paul Yanko and Enid Williams. Held in Patrick Gallery. Sept. 12-Oct. 28. 107 McLaurin, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493.