Arts + Culture

Theater, Dance, & Comedy

JIM BREUER

MARCH 5 As a past opener for Metallica, comic Jim Breuer is no stranger to rock clubs like The Fillmore. In recent years, The Jim Breuer Podcast has introduced his particular brand of storytelling to an entirely new audience. $35, 8 p.m. The Fillmore Charlotte, 820 Hamilton St., 704-916-8970, livenation.com.

CHARLOTTE BALLET: SLEEPING BEAUTY

MARCH 13-22 This edition of the tale uses British choreographer Matthew Hart and employs Charlotte Ballet artistic director Hope Muir as a narrator who helps guide the audience through the story. $25-$96, times vary. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. 704-372-1000, carolinatix.org.

MARTIN LAWRENCE

MARCH 14 It’s a big year for the beloved stand-up. Not only is Lawrence touring again—see his act as host of the LIT AF Tour at Spectrum Center—but he stars in the third installment of the Bad Boys franchise: Bad Boys for Life. Don’t be surprised if you hear some tales from the production. $39-$125, 7:30 p.m. Spectrum Center, 333 E. Trade St.704-688-9000, ticketmaster.com.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

MARCH 20-APRIL 5 This iconic play was arguably the most famous work of Tennessee Williams, who once said it was his personal favorite. See how the Theatre Charlotte production breathes new life into the 65-year-old tale. $28, times vary. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd., 704372-1000, carolinatix.org.

ANDREW SCHULZ

MARCH 22 Schulz’s appearances on Guy Code was the beginning of his celebrity and led to the creation of the popular podcast, The Brilliant Idiots. He hosts the program with Charlamagne, the personality primarily known for co-hosting the radio show The Breakfast Club. $34.50-$59.50, 7 p.m. McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000, carolinatix.org.

THE COLOR PURPLE

MARCH 23-26 This production re-imagines Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel with a score that blends blues, jazz, and gospel sounds. The Color Purple won a 2016 Tony for “Best Musical Revival.” $25-$89.50, Mon-Thu, 8 p.m. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-1000, carolinatix.org.

JEREMY DANIEL THE CHOIR OF MAN

MARCH 25 Combining dance and live music, this song- lled show is set against the backdrop of a vibrant pub. (The pub is an actual working bar, too, with the cast of nine men inviting visitors to have a beer at times.) $32.50-$59.50, 7:30 p.m. McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000, carolinatix.org.

Museums, Galleries, & Fine Arts

BECHTLER MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

This uptown venue, part of the Levine Center for the Arts, presents the works of 20th-century modern artists in a new context for today’s audiences. Curators assemble shows that pull from the famous Bechtler family’s collection and other community collections. Ten, THROUGH MAY 3, features a selection of works from 16 past exhibits to commemorate the Bechtler’s 10th anniversary. Free for members, $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, college students, and educators, $5 for kids 11-18, and free for kids under 11 and military. Mon, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m. 420 S. Tryon St. 704-353-9200, bechtler.org.

CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY

The city’s history is put under a microscope at this east Charlotte museum. The continuing exhibition, Solving the Rock House Mysteries, explores the concept of preservation through the example of the 5,000-square-foot Hezekiah Alexander House, built in 1774. The ongoing exhibit Charlotte Neighborhoods uses maps, photos, text, and other information to show how neighborhoods across the city were formed. Unforgettable Music Venues of Charlotte displays photos of and artifacts from iconic local music venues that have closed, including the Double Door Inn and Tremont Music Hall. Free for members, $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and children 6-17, $5 for military, and free for kids under 6. Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3500 Shamrock Dr. 704-568-1774, charlottemuseum.org.

See the 2016 Tony Award winner for “Best Musical Revivial” when The Color Purple comes to Ovens Auditorium March 23-26.

DISCOVERY PLACE NATURE

Built alongside a 100-year-old forest between Dilworth and Myers Park, Discovery Place Nature combines learning and fun through indoor and outdoor activities. The Fort Wild outdoor exhibit includes activities that allow kids to get their hands dirty, and the Butter y Pavilion gives visitors a chance to walk among free- ying butter ies. Explore the moon and stars in the digital planetarium, which o ers a mix of multimedia shows and seasonal star shows. On the fourth Saturday of each month, the museum o ers a guided nature walk along the Paw Paw Nature Trail. Free for members, $8 for nonmembers, $6 for military, and free for kids under 2. Tue, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m. 1658 Sterling Rd. 704-372-6261, nature.discoveryplace.org.

DISCOVERY PLACE SCIENCE

This uptown landmark educates and entertains visitors of all ages in the STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The museum has experiments, interactive exhibits, an aquarium, and even an on-site rainforest. KidScience, the cen-

(Above) A mixed-media piece by Carmen Neely from In (or for) perpetuity at Elder Gallery.

(Below) Dennis Lee Mitchell’s Untitled, a smoke on paper work from Jerald Melberg Gallery’s Spring Group Exhibition.

ter’s early education exhibition for children up to 7, o ers kids the chance to build and race cars, explore colors and light at the Light Table, and experience a gust of wind at the Wind Wall. The Being Me exhibit explores the human body and celebrates the unique characteristics of human beings. Antarctic Dinosaurs, THROUGH MAY 25, explores four new dinosaur species that were discovered in Antarctic ice over the past 30 years. Exhibition admission: $3, plus regular admission fee. On the third Friday of every month, the museum hosts themed events that invite adults to get in on the fun without the little ones (Science on the Rocks, $12-$14, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.). Regular admission: Free for members, $19 for adults, $17 for seniors and military, $15 for kids 2-13, and free for kids under 2. Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m. 301 N. Tryon St. 704-372-6261, science.discoveryplace.org.

ELDER GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART

This South End gallery changed ownership in 2017, with attorney and former journalist Sonya Pfei er taking over as owner and creative director. Pfei er’s experience as a civil rights lawyer translates to socially conscious programming. In (or for) perpetuity, THROUGH MAY 9, displays mixed-media paintings, drawings, and sculptural works by Carmen Neely and a video art installation by Paul Travis Phillips. Jeong and Choon Yun, MARCH 6–MAY 9, presents works by by this husband and wife from South Korea, who use ancient Asian papermaking techniques to create contemporary pieces. Free admission. Tue-Fri, 11 a.m.6 p.m., Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1520 S. Tryon St. 704-3706337, eldergalleryclt.com.

HIDELL BROOKS GALLERY

Owned by Katharine Hidell Thomas and Rebecca Brooks, the South End gallery has highlighted local and regional artists for more than 20 years. Exhibits here rotate every six to eight weeks. The gallery represents notable names like Sarah Helser, Sally King Benedict, Jacob Cooley, David Kroll, and more. Free admission. Tue-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1910 South Blvd., Ste. 130. 704-334-7302, hidellbrooks.com.

HARVEY B. GANTT CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTS + CULTURE

Part of uptown’s Levine Center for the Arts campus, the Gantt Center focuses on works by Africans and AfricanAmericans. The museum’s permanent exhibition, the John and Vivian Hewitt Collection of African-American Art, showcases 58 works from 20 artists, including Romare Bearden. Painting Is Its Own Country, THROUGH APRIL 12, highlights the works of more than two dozen artists who challenge traditional concepts of cultural representation and creativity. Free for members, $9 for adults, $7 for kids 6-17, seniors, military, and college students, and free for kids under 6. Tue, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (museum entry is free Wed, 5 p.m.9 p.m.); Thu-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 551 S. Tryon St. 704-547-3700, ganttcenter.org.

HODGES TAYLOR ART CONSULTANCY

A er opening as an uptown gallery in 1980, Hodges Taylor became a consulting rm in 2011 and moved to South End. Hodges Taylor hosts exhibitions in its o ce and gallery. Free admission. Wed-Fri, 11 a.m.4 p.m., 118 E. Kingston Ave., Ste. 16. 704-608-2016, hodgestaylor.com.

JERALD MELBERG GALLERY

Founded in 1983, Melberg’s gallery carries works from a wide range of acclaimed artists such as Romare Bearden and Wolf Kahn. Over the years, the gallery has worked with prestigious institutions like New York’s Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Art in Washington. Urban Stories, THROUGH MARCH 7, presents Susan Grossman’s charcoal and pastel cityscapes. Kim Keever, MARCH 14– APRIL 25, features new abstract photographs by the New York-based artist, who creates his works by pouring pigments into a 200-gallon tank of water. Free admission. Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 625 S. Sharon Amity Rd. 704-365-3000, jeraldmelberg.com.

LACA PROJECTS

LaCa opened in 2013 as the rst arts venue in the Southeast dedicated entirely to Latin American contemporary art. The gallery works to connect Latin American artists with the city’s art scene while promoting Latin American art in Charlotte and the Southeast region. Free admission. Tue-Fri, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1429 Bryant St. 704-837-1688, lacaprojects.com.

Artists and married couple Sandy Snead and Duy Huynh, who opened their gallery in 2008, o er artwork, ceramics, jewelry, and paper goods from local, regional, and national artists. Whether you’re searching for functional art or browsing for a painting, this Dilworth gallery is an ideal spot for the art lover. The gallery celebrates its 12th anniversary with Huynh’s solo exhibition, Circular Thought, Forget Me Not, THROUGH MARCH 27. Free admission. Wed-Fri, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; open house on the second Saturday (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday (noon-3 p.m.) of every month. 700 East Blvd., Ste. 1. 704-334-4616, larkandkey.com.

LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH

For more than two decades, the museum has provided groundbreaking exhibits and context for some of the South’s most signi cant events. One of the museum’s core values is “using history to build community.” Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers, an award-winning exhibit that spans 8,000 square feet, uses Charlotte and its 13 surrounding counties as a case study to explore the “profound changes in the South since the Civil War.” #HomeCLT: People. Places. Promises. tells the stories of Charlotte’s neighborhoods through the words of its residents. Brooklyn: Once a City within a City explores the rise and demise of the Brooklyn neighborhood, once a thriving African-American community in Charlotte. Free for members, $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, military, and college students, $6 for children 6-18, and free for kids under 6. Admission is half price on Sundays. Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m. 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887, museumo henewsouth.org.

LIBERTY WALK

With this free self-guided walking tour, you can learn about the development of Charlotte and how its citizens were involved in the American Revolution. To get information about the 19 markers along the walk, download a brochure at charlottelibertywalk.com or pick up a brochure at the Levine Museum of the New South or the Visitor Info Center at 501 S. College St. (in the Charlotte Convention Center, 800-231-4636). A “Charlotte Liberty Walk” app is available at handheldhistory.com to help you along. Guided tours can be arranged by contacting the Mecklenburg Historical Association at contact@meckdec.org.

THE LIGHT FACTORY

A creative home for photographers and lmmakers in Charlotte, The Light Factory has workshops, classes, school programs, and exhibits. Classes include DSLR use, black-and-white lm photography, and portrait photography. A Shared Elegy, THROUGH MARCH 13, displays the works of two pairs of photographers with family ties. Osamu James Nakagawa and his uncle, Takayuki Ogawa, and Elijah Gowin and his father, Emmet Gowin, present “unique but overlapping visions” in recording family histories. Free admission. Wed-Sat, noon-6 p.m. 1817 Central Ave. 704-333-9755, lightfactory.org. The biggest di erence between the McColl Center and other arts institutions is that it o ers visitors the chance to observe the artistic process. In the center’s nine studios, visitors can watch artists develop and execute new ideas. Adorned, THROUGH MAY 2, shows the works of McColl alumnus Sharif Bey and Shanequa Gay. The exhibition, curated by visiting curator Jonell Logan, includes African-inspired masks, large-scale clay and glass necklaces, and a site-speci c installation. Free admission. Thu, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535, mccollcenter.org.

MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH

As the state’s rst art museum, Mint Museum Randolph opened in an original branch of the U.S. Mint in 1936. Galleries continue to engage visitors with the art of the ancient Americas, decorative arts, and European and African art. Resources include a reference library with more than 18,000 volumes. Classic Black: The Basalt Sculpture of Wedgwood and His Contemporaries, THROUGH AUG. 30, features black basalt sculptures, including life-size portrait busts, statues, and vases, by Josiah Wedgwood and other Sta ordshire potters in late 18th-century England. Free for members, $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, $6 for children 5-17, and free for kids under 5. Tue, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (museum entry is free Wed, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.); Thu-Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 2730 Randolph Rd., 704-3372000, mintmuseum.org.

MINT MUSEUM UPTOWN

The Mint Uptown has a renowned cra and design exhibit that showcases works in a variety of materials, as well as collections of American, contemporary, and European art. Immersed in Light: Studio Dri at the Mint, THROUGH APRIL 26, displays ve works by Studio Dri , an artist collective founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn. The exhibition includes glass and light installations and lms created over the last 11 years. Free for members, $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, $6 for children 5-17, and free for kids under 5. Tue, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (museum entry is free Wed, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.); Thu, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 500 S. Tryon St. 704-337-2000, mintmuseum.org.

NASCAR HALL OF FAME

This uptown complex provides a variety of attractions for racing fans, including hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art theater, and the Hall of Honor, where racing greats are enshrined. Every three years, the Hall’s signature exhibit Glory Road receives a makeover with a new theme and 18 new racecars. In January, the Hall unveiled the new version of the exhibit: Dale Jr.: Glory Road Champions, featuring 18 championship cars selected by Dale Earnhardt Jr. The 2nd Saturday program explores elements of racing with a new topic and interactive activity each month. This month, Women in Racing (MARCH 14, free with regular admission, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) celebrates Women’s History Month with interactive games and trivia on women who have le their mark on the sport, including racers, technical directors, and crew chiefs. Free for members, $25 for adults, $22 for seniors, $18 for military and children 4-12, and free for kids 3 and under. Mon, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays are open for group reservations only. 400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 704-654-4400, nascarhall.com.

REED GOLD MINE

In 1799, the nation’s rst documented gold nd occurred at the site that became Reed Gold Mine. A er the discovery in Cabarrus County, gold mining spread to nearby counties and eventually to other Southern states. Now, more than 220 years later, visitors can tour the mine and nd a treasure themselves. Admission and tours of the mine are free. Tue-Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9621 Reed Mine Rd., Midland, 704-721-4653, historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/reed-gold-mine.

SOCO GALLERY

Chandra Johnson, named one of the 2017 Charlotteans of the Year by Charlotte magazine for her work in the cultural sector, opened this gallery in a Myers Park bungalow in 2015. Liz Nielsen, Lyle Owerko, and Ken Van Sickle are a few of the accomplished artists whose works appear at the gallery. Scott Avett: In the Light of Unlearning, THROUGH MARCH 7, is the inaugural exhibition at the gallery for Avett, co-founder of the acclaimed Concordbased band The Avett Brothers. Avett’s journals— his informal studies and sketches from the road and at home—are the foundation for his oil paintings in this exhibit. Into the Woods, MARCH 11APRIL 24, displays paintings by New York artist Douglas Melini. Free admission. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 421 Providence Rd. 980-498-2881, soco-gallery.com.

SOZO GALLERY

Located in the Hearst Tower uptown, Sozo is a contemporary gallery that presents original artwork from local, national, and international artists. On its website, the gallery references multiple meanings of “sozo.” In Greek, the word means to “be healed by God,” and in Japanese, it means “to create, to imagine.” Wed-Thu, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mon-Fri-Sat, by appointment only. 214 N. Tryon St. 704-575-6777, sozogallery.net.

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