Living Here Guide 2009
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Monday, Sep. 14, 2009

Arts and entertainment listing

WICKED

The musical “Wicked” returns to Charlotte May 19 through June 13, 2010.

Theater

ACTOR'S THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE: Innovative works by contemporary playwrights. 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

CAROLINA ACTORS STUDIO THEATRE: Specializes in “experiential” theater. 1118 Clement Ave. 704-455-8542. www.nccast.com.

CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Elizabeth Avenue at Kings Drive. 704-330-6534. http://arts.cpcc.edu/arts.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE: Professional performances and educational programs for all ages. 300 E. Seventh St. 704-973-2800. www.ctcharlotte.org.

DAVIDSON COLLEGE: Main Street, Davidson. 704-894-2135. www.davidson.edu.

PINEVILLE DINNER THEATER: 10403-J Park Road, Pineville. 704-544-0607. www.pinevilledinnertheater.com.

THEATRE CHARLOTTE: The city's most venerable community theater, now in its 82nd year. 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

UNC CHARLOTTE: 704-687-2599. www.uncc.edu.

Multipurpose

BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Hosts the Broadway Lights series, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Opera Carolina. 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

KNIGHT THEATER: A new 1,150-seat theater that will formally open in January 2010. South Tryon Street at First Street. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

OVENS AUDITORIUM: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-3600. www.ovensauditorium.com.

SPIRIT SQUARE: Multi-arts facility and rented home to arts groups. 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.

Regional theater

FORT MILL COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE: 513 Banks St., Fort Mill. 803-548-8102. www.fortmillplayhouse.org.

LITTLE THEATRE OF GASTONIA: 238 S. Clay St., Gastonia. 704-865-0160. www.littletheaterofgastonia.com.

MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE: 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

NARROWAY PRODUCTIONS: U.S. 21, Fort Mill. 704-831-8893. www.narroway.net.

OLD COURTHOUSE THEATRE: 49 Spring St. NW, Concord. 704-788-2405. www.oldcourthousetheatre.org.

ROCK HILL COMMUNITY THEATRE: 240 E. Black St., Rock Hill. 803-324-2578. www.rhcommunitytheatre.org.

Fundraising, arts education

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL: A nonprofit umbrella funding organization that has an annual fund drive to raise money for arts, science and history organizations. 704-333-2272. www.artsandscience.org.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-377-4187. www.csarts.org.

MCCOLL CENTER FOR VISUAL ART: Art colony that offers national and area artists time for study and exhibits. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535. www.mccollcenter.org.

Dance

CHARLOTTE YOUTH BALLET: 704-366-9675. www.charlotteballet.com.

N.C. DANCE THEATRE: Professional contemporary ballet company. 704-372-0101. www.ncdance.org.

MARTHA CONNERTON/KINETIC WORKS: Contemporary dance troupe. 704-338-1533. www.mckineticworks.org.

Music

CAROLINA CROWN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS: 803-547-2270. www.carolinacrown.org.

CAROLINA PRO MUSICA: Period-instrument ensemble. 704-334-3468. www.carolinapromusica.org.

CAROLINA VOICES: Performs a variety of shows, including “The Singing Christmas Tree.” 704-374-1564. www.carolinavoices.org.

CHARLOTTE CHAMBER MUSIC: Free monthly concerts from Sept.-May. 200 W. Trade St. 704-335-0009. www.chambermusicatstpeters.org.

CHARLOTTE CHILDREN'S CHOIR: Education-based organization serving children ages 8-18. 704-374-1892. www.charlottechildrenschoir.org.

CHARLOTTE CONCERT BAND: Professional and amateur musicians and a classic band repertoire. charlotteconcertband.org.

CHARLOTTE FOLK SOCIETY: Presents folk music and dance. 704-372-3655. www.folksociety.org.

CHARLOTTE CIVIC ORCHESTRA: All-volunteer orchestra. 704-344-0098. www.charlottecivicorchestra.org.

CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Fully professional orchestra provides seasons of classics, pops and family concerts. 704-972-2000. www.charlottesymphony.org.

OPERA CAROLINA: Stages professional productions in Belk Theater. 704-332-7177. www.operacarolina.org.

CHARLOTTE CONCERTS: Presents a season of touring performing artists. 704-527-6680.

Museums

BECHTLER MUSEUM OF MODERN ART: Open Jan. 2, 2010. Dedicated to mid-century modernism. www.bechtler.org.

CAROLINAS AVIATION MUSEUM: 4108 Minuteman Way. 704-359-8442. www.carolinasaviation.org.

CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY: Features the county's oldest surviving home: Colonial Hezekiah Alexander Homesite, built in 1774. 3500 Shamrock Drive. 704-568-1774. www.charlottemuseum.org.

CHARLOTTE NATURE MUSEUM: Butterfly Pavilion, nature trail and animal exhibits relating to urban nature. 1658 Sterling Road. 704-372-6261.

DISCOVERY PLACE: Hands-on science/technology museum. The museum is open, but undergoing a renovation expected to be completed in June 2010. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261. www.discoveryplace.org.

HARVEY B. GANTT CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS: Preserves and promotes African American art, history and culture in a new multipurpose building at South Tryon and Stonewall streets. 704-374-1565. www.harveybganttcenter.org.

LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH: Permanent exhibit: “Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers: Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont in the New South,” a variety of changing exhibits and cultural events. 200 E. Seventh St. 704-333-1887. www.museumofthenewsouth.org.

THE LIGHT FACTORY MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM: Dedicated to photography, film and other light-generated medium. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-333-9755. www.lightfactory.org.

MINT MUSEUM OF ART: Permanent exhibits include pieces from the museum's pre-Columbian, decorative art, European and American collections. 2730 Randolph Road. 704-337-2000. www.themintmuseums.org.

MINT MUSEUM OF CRAFT + DESIGN: Featuring works from international artists. It will close in February 2010 in preparation for its move to the new Mint Museum building uptown, scheduled to open in October 2010. 220 N. Tryon St. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

NASCAR HALL OF FAME: Opening in spring 2010. Facility honors NASCAR icons. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Brevard Street. www.nascarhall.com.

In the region

CABARRUS ARTS COUNCIL GALLERIES: 704-920-2787. www.cabarrusartscouncil.org.

GASTON COUNTY MUSEUM: 131 W. Main St., Dallas. 704-922-7681. www.gastoncountymuseum.org.

MUSEUM OF THE WAXHAWS: 8215 Waxhaw Highway (N.C. 75 E.), Waxhaw. 704-843-1832. www.museumofthewaxhaws.com.

MUSEUM OF YORK COUNTY: 4621 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill. 803-329-2121. www.chmuseums.org.

SCHIELE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: 1500 Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. 704-866-6900. www.schielemuseum.org.

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