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2D A & CJiarlotte Thureday, March 8,2007 ‘The Wire’ shows urban grit ADVERTISE! Continued from page 1D But once filming was over and the actors started meeting fans of the show, they realized what an impact they had on people. Robinson said because the show is such an ensem ble piece,’ it’s hard to understand what effect a specific part will have on Someone. “There are no st^s on ‘The Wire,”' he said. “The biggest actor on the show is Baltimore,” said Royo. “Baltimore plays a bigger part than any of us.” While there may, be no stars on the show, "The Wire” made a star and sex symbol of Idis Elba, who also stars in "Tyler Perry’s Daddy's Little Girls.” “The Wire” airs Sunday nights on HBO. Clje ^igtorit TaesdavSimfcy €xcefetor CIuli 921 Beatties Ford Rd, • 704-334'5709 Wilson embraces classics and talent Continued from page 1D home. When his mother saw his interest in the instru ment, she purchased one as well. By the time Wilson was 10 he began taking piano lessons and a star was bom. “I’m known for playing the big romantic pieces," he said. When he returns to Char lotte to play with the Char lotte Symphony, for the fifth time, he’ll be doing what he loves. Wilson will be in concert with the Charlotte Sympho ny on March 16-17 at 8 p.m. at the Blumenthal Perform ing Arts Center. For ticket information, log on www.charlottesympho- ny.org. Wilson said that playing with an orchestra is exciting and his first experience doing it when he was 15 is what whet h^ appetite for playing in front of sym phonies. “I was nervous, but once I got on the stage. I was excit ed," he said. While he isn’t as nervous now when he steps on stage to perform, the excitement is the same. He has appeared with many ensembles, including symphony ' orchestras in Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincin nati, Dallas, Detroit, Hous ton, Washington, D.C. (National Symphony), San Francisco and St. Louis, as well as with the orchestras of Cleveland, Minnesota and Philadelphia. Among the conductors he has worked with are Marin Alsop, Christoph Eschenbach, Neeme Jarvi, Yoel Levi, Andrew Litton, Jesus Lopez- Cobos and Robert Spano. M exterior O \ CM ^ “Wednesday Night Live -JAZZ” With Our House Band "PORTERHOUSE” Featuring Michael Porter, Andreiv Williams, Tommy Green Steve Gordon and Gerard Benson Doors Open at 7pm.. ”Adult environment, 30 and over” > TmSDm...“FlSlIFRr6m.’Only$5 * “Whist” as long as you can see! • Disco at 9pm t ^ » THURSDAY ‘DIRTY THIRTY THURSDAr vM lets get this party started right now! • FRl. & SAT. The Best “DISCO" In Town • SUNDAY. . A Relaxing Evening! CHECK L’S OUT! imvw. excelsiorclub. net From music to comedy, plenty to do in Charlotte Jamie Foxx, Nos, art show among spring offerings By Chens F. Hodges cherts.hodges@ffiechortoffeposf.com Looking for things to do in Charlotte? • New Edition returns to Charlotte March 16 at Cricket Arena. They're bringing the king of begging, Keith Sweat, with them. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster by calling (704) 522-6500 or logging on to www.ticketmaster.com. • Nas is making one stop in the Carolinas and that's going to be at the Neighborhood Theatre on April 11. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at The Neigh borhood Theatre, located at 511 E. 36th St., or by calling (704) 358-9298. ■ Jamie Foxx will perform live at Char lotte Bobcats Arena on March 2'3. His show includes stand-up comedy and music. Tickets are on sale at the arena box office in uptown Charlotte. • The Charlotte Art League will hold a spring art show. All artists 18 years old and older are invited to participate. This show has no theme. First two entries for CAL members is S20, additional entries $5; nonmembers first 2 entries $30, additional entries $10. Maximum number of entries is five. All work must be original and completed within the last two years. The following will not be accepted: wet paint or inks; duplicates, giclees or copies; classroom work; or work previously exhibited in an Art League show. Painting, drawing, sculp ture, photography, digital art, printmaking, clay works, wood and/or fiber art are eligi ble. Watercolors, pastels, drawings and prints must be protected by glass or plexi- glas and framed. All two dimensional work must be appropriately wired for hanging (no clips, sawtooth hangers, staples or tape.) Maxi mum size for 2D work is 48 inches by 48 inches. Maximums for sculpture are 75 pounds, 30-inch by 30-inch footprint, 72 inches high. Display stands, etc. for sculp ture must be provided by the artist. Please bring heavy cardboard to protect individ ual pieces. First place is $500; second is $250; third is $125 and honorable mentions $50 For more information please call Maxine Hazeltine at (704) 708-4849 or visit www.charlotteartleague.org fitali rudm of Mick-wpled mnpaftts haw th« houKhold Imom to (turohaw and wvte and aw at a vaHaii of Ilfeatj'iH. I wiaMMOM. itrtWBiimL mummrt aatuMKim ittouae rtJwawnRK aetriMiM-a i 11 VauMMl MtW amwft MiMUt MMtMC WMHiMNsitMUatiltlM*. uwsiHiw •m.imm nuuMiM COCA-COLA “STUDENT” OF THE MONTH Taylor Jackson. 7th Grader Carolina International Charter School Harrisburg Future Aspirations: Even though she’s just in middle school, Taylor has her sights set on becoming an editor. Spellman, Princeton, Stanford and UConn are in the running for colleges she’s considering. Our “Student of the Month, ” Taylor Jackson is not only a three-year A Honor Roll student at Carolina International Charter School, but an A Honor Roll individual. With a vibrant personality, she's always considerate of oth ers and will to go above and beyond the call of duty for the well being of oth ers. Taylor loves to read, but excels most in math. She’s currently taking eighth grade math. A well-rounded student, Taylor is a, member of the. Student Council, and plays point guard on the Comets basketball team. In her spare time Taylor enjoys playing tennis as part of the Sugaw Creek Termis Club and taking piano lessons at David Cox Elementary. Taylor is the daughter of Mark and Tracee Jackson, has a twin brother, Brandon, and an older brother, LaMark. The family are active members of Simpson-Gillespie United Methodist Church where Taylor is a youth hostess, member'of the intermediate Sunday School class, and is cmiently going through confirmation classes. Best Wishes ^‘Taylor” from Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated of Charlotte Coca Co (a ReaC Don’t Let Time Pass You By! CJje Cljarlotte Subscribe Now and receive a years worth of NEWS! 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