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8B Wie Cljariottc Igogt Thursday, November 9, 2006 “Educate Yoiur Palate,” 6 p.m., Quail Hol low Club. Culinary masterpieces by some of Charlotte’s top chefs. For information, caU (704) 377-1740 or log on to www.classroomcentral.org-.Proceeds go to Class room Central’s program to get school tools to needy students. Tickets are $100 per person; $150 per couple. Jskxz Art & Wine Spectacular, 6 p.m. at Doubletree Guest Suite's Southpark, 6300 Morri son Blvd. Admission $30 to an evening of fine wine, cuisine, art and jazz. Sponsored by Char lotte VIP. Sekou Tha Misfit with Angelo Geter, 8 p.m., Plowden Auditorium, Winthrop University. Two-time champion of the National Poetry Slam competition. His work has been featured on “Good Morning America,” and HBO’s “Def Poet ry.” Tickets $5 with Winthrop ID; $7 for general public. Janine Morris, author of “Diva Diaries,” will sign copies of the novel at 10 a.m. RealEyes Book store “Tango Fire,” 8 p.m., Belk Theatre. A his tory of Tango featuring quintet of musicians, dancers and singers. Tickets are $23-$39 and available at the box office, by phone at (704) 372- 1000 or online at www.blumenthalcenter.org and www.carolinatix.org. Preseason NTT basketball, 7 p.m., Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Eastern Region bracket games Sacred Heart vs. North Carolina, followed by Iona vs. Winthrop. Tickets are $199, $99 and $65 and include admission for the championship and consolation games Nov. 15. Tickets available by railing (800) 495-2295, the arena box office or Blumenthal Performing Arts Center ticket office. Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 7;30 p.m. Cricket Arena. Tickets $43.50-$33.50 and available at the box office or through Ticketmaster. For informa tion, caU (704) 522-6500 or online at www.ticket- master.com. • Author Timothy T^son to discuss “Blood Done Sign My Name,” 7 p.m., Myers Center Auditorium, Gaston College, 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, N.C. For information, call (.704) 868-21.64, dial 4 or log on to www.glrl.lib.nc.us. New Jack Reunion Tour, 8 p.m., Cricket Arena. Tickets $42.50, $49.50. Marlena Smalls with The Hallelujah Singers, 7 p.m., Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 North Myers St. Potter Willie Leftwich is the featured visual artist. The center’s gaUeries wiU open at 6 p.m. Concert admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students. “Ball in the House,” 3 p.m., McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square. A capeUa group using pop harmonies with vocal drums/beatbox and bass. Tickets are $18-$22 and available at the box office at Founders HaU, www.blumenthalcen- ter.org, www.carolinatbc.org and (704) 372-1000. “The Man He Used Tb Be,” Ovens Audi torium, 2700 East Independence Blvd. Comedy, drama and inspirational musical stars Trent Roberts and R&B recording artists Christopher Williams, Dave Hollister and Sean Levert. Show time is 8 p.m.; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 25. Monty Python’s Spamalot, 8 p.m., Ovens Auditorium. Tickets $27-$72 and available at Ticketmaster and Cricket Arena box office. For information, caU Ticketmaster at (704) 522-6500 or www.ticketmaster.com. Atlanta Drumline with Owen Smith, 8 p.m., Plowden Auditorium, Winthrop University. Atlanta drumline is noted for its precision, arrangements and sound. Veteran comic Owen Smith will open the program. Tickets are $5 with Winthrop ID; $7 for general public. ”The Santaland Diaries,” Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, 650 East Stonewall St. This Christmas tale takes place in Mac/s department store with a disgruntled elf (Hank West) illuminating encounters with bitter holiday shoppers, obsessed parents and hostile co-workers. Shows through Dec. 23. Tickets are $23 for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday performances; $25 for Friday shows and $28 on Saturdays with Dec. 13 pay what you can night. Call the box off at (704) 342-2251 to pay by credit card or online at \vww.actorsthe- atrecharlotte.org. “Charlotte Squawks: Fourth and Going For It,” McGlohon Theatre, Spirit Square. Tickets are $25-$35 and on sale at the box office in Founders Hall, by phone at (704) 372-1000 and online at www.blumen- thalcenter.org and www.carolinatix.org. Performances through Feb. 3. “Black Love American Style,” The Vision, 160 West Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, 10 p.m. Spend an evening of theater with Jessica Holter, foimder of The Punany Poets and guests. Comedy, poetry, dance and interactive conversation about love, romance and dating in the age of HIV. Must be 18 to enter and no alcohol wiU be served. WITNESS “The Santaland Diaries ACTORS THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE Hank West stars in "The Santaland Diaiies/’ Dec. 7-23 at Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. Holiday prices for all performances Is $20. Showtimes are 8 p.m. except Dec. 7, 14 and 21 (7:30 p.m.); Dec. 10 and 17 (2:30 p.m.). A second show is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Dec. 23. Call (704) 342-2251 for tickets or log on to www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. WITNESS “Dark Ride” Charlotte Metro Aggie Club faU golf tournament at the Divide. Proceeds wiU go to scholarships at N.C. A&T State University. For information, caU Joe Bloomfield at (704) 382-7352 or (704) 382-7352 or Debra Crockett at (704) 332- 0387. DAVIDSON COLLEGE Davidson College students Colin Smith (front) and Josh Carson In the sur real thriller “Dark Ride." The play debuts Nov. 15 and continues through Nov. 19 at the Black Box Theatre of Cunningham Fine Arts Building. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., except Nov. 19 (2 p.m.) tickets are $6 and avail able at the door or calling (704) 894-2340. LISTEN Sergei Babayan Pianist Sergei Babayan will per form at Queens University's Dana Auditorium Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. Babayan's recitals at Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall as well as with the Warsaw Philhar monic and New World Symphony have been critical successes. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by calling Queens music department at (704) 337-2213. Students of all ages ore admitted free. QUEENS UNIVERSITY No Limit Larry celebrity basketball game, Nov. 11,6 p.m., Bette RaeThomas Cen ter, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road. Featuring 'WPEG personalities and Power 98 Street BaUers. Tickets are $15 and proceeds will benefit COMP, a non-profit organization. For infor mation, caU (704) 334-COMP or (704) 334- 2667. “The Civil Rights Move ment Then & Now,” Nov. 14, Plowden Auditorium, Withers BuUding, Winthrop University in Rock HiU, S.C. Rev. Charles Sherrod, former field secretary with the Student Non-violence Coordinating Committee and an 1960s sit-in participant, wiU be guest speaker. For information, call Virginia WUUams at (803) 323-4680. Economic literacy workshop, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., New Emmanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, 3546 Beatties Ford Road. Tbpics include credit repair, budgeting, bank ing, savings and wealth budding. For informa tion, caU the church at (704) 399-1249 or Joyce Wright at (704) 586-1609. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte Big Magic Breakfast, Nov. 16, Extravagan za Depot, 1616 North Tryon St., 7:30 a.m. Breakfast is free and open to anyone over 18 who wants to volunteer with BBBS.For infor mation, caU Carol Lee at (704) 377-3963, extension 26 or Jennifer Briggs at extension 61. West Charlotte High School National Aliunni Association founders day luncheon awards, Nov. 18, 12 p.m. at Zion’s Renais sance, 3165 Zion’s Renaissance Land. Mini mum contribution $35 and proceeds wUl ben efit the Clinton L. Blake Scholarship. Holiday bazaar, Southwest Middle School, 13624 Steele Creek Road. Spaces avaUable for non-profits and crafters, businesses and food vendors ranging from $25 to $55. For infor mation, caU (980) 343-5006 and leave a mes sage or e-mail Carrie Smith at swmsptsa@cms.kl2.nc.us Proceeds vriU fiand educational resources for Southwest students. Urban League Guild of Central CaroU- nas gospel extravaganza, Dec. 9, Reeder Memorial Baptist Church, 3725 Beatties Ford Road. Bazaar starts at 3 p.m,; concert at 5 p.m. Donations $10. For tickets or informa tion, cad Sheda Etheridge-Boddie at (704) 542-3044 or Loretta Sims at (704) 564-2401. Silent art auction and exhibit extrava ganza, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Beatties Ford Road Library, 412 Beatties Ford Road. Paints ings, sculptxues, ceramics, live music. For information, caU (704) 336-2882, Eyes Wide Open, Nov. 10-12, Spirit Square, 345 North CoUege St. Free. Exhibition on the human cost of the Iraq war is a memorial hon oring North Carolina military casualties with a pair of boots for each soldier, civdian shoes and waU of remembrance. For information, caU (704) 372-1000 or www.performingartsc- tr.org. Design Made in Africa, Nov. 17-Jan. 6,2007, McCod Center for Visual Art,. 721 North Tryon St. Exhibit explores vitaUty and diversity of contemporary design*'from across the African continent. Information; caU Devlin McNed at (704) 332-5535 or visit www.mccoUcenter.org. Art by landscape artist Ron Boehmer, Dec. 1, Joie Lassiter GaUery, 1440 South TYyon St. Boehmer’s imagery includes broad country views, lush trees, and distant blue mountains. Woven Worlds: American Indian Baskets as Works of Art, through Dec. 31, Mint Muse um of Craft + Design; 220 N. Tryon St. Baskets finm the Clark Field CoUection honors tribal groups from the U.S., Canada and northern Mexico datir^ from the late 19th to mid-20th century. For information, caU (704) 337-2000 or www.mintmuseum.oig. Gullah Sea Islands and Beyond Is on exhibit now at the Afro-American Cul tural Center. The exhibit, unique to plan tation life, will feature Jonathan Green prints like "Blue Egret,” which depipt scenes from Gullah culture. Also Includ ed are Willie Leftwich's pottery, Tyrone Geter Illustrations and indigo batik work by Arianne King-Comer. Free.
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