This Weekend in Charlotte: Symphony, Charlotte Ballet, & Chita Rivera
FRIDAY
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY: MOZART, STRAUSS & BRAHMS
The triumvirate of Mozart, Strauss, and Brahms is paid tribute through this Charlotte Symphony Classics program. Lukas Vondracek is a featured pianist, and selections include Mozart’s “The Impresario Overture.”
THE JAZZ ROOM
Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Jeremy Davenport tackles the tunes of Frank Sinatra. The Jazz Room is a monthly series, offering different performers and themes with each show.
JEFF DYE
Dye has become one of those talking heads you recognize from shows like Guy Code and Money From Strangers. He returns to Charlotte with the simple mission of making you laugh.
PETER EISENMAN: THE BUILDING OF GERMANY'S HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
The Bechtler’s Modernism + Film program returns with this screening. Presenting the film is Emily Gunzburger Makaš, associate professor of architectural and urban history at UNC Charlotte.
SATURDAY
INNOVATIVE WORKS
An intimate 200-seat theater is used to premiere new works from the likes of Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, Mark Diamond, Dwight Rhoden, and Sasha Janes. Meet the dancers and choreographers after to discuss their creations and, presumably, whatever else is on your mind.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
J. Pierpont Finch is the protagonist of this story, which sees a window-washer work his way up the corporate ladder. The musical comedy debuted in 1961, from the team of Guys and Dolls.
MCCOLL CENTER FOR ART + INNOVATION
This center, located in an old church uptown, focuses on art and artists within the Charlotte community. ENCUENTROS/ENCOUNTERS (through March 21) comes from Windgate Artists-in-Residence Dignicraft. The multimedia exhibition features collaborative works that look at pottery as a tool for communication and imagination. Free admission. Thu, 5-9 p.m., Fri-Sat, noon-5 p.m. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-5535.
SUNDAY
THE TIME JUMPERS
Nashville’s greatest studio players came together to form this season ensemble. Perhaps the group’s most high-profile member is Vince Gill, but every musician gets a chance to shine with this show.
CHITA RIVERA
Rivera’s shows celebrate her 80th birthday, and the Broadway legend will revisit the productions that made her a star with this performance. Look out for tunes from Kiss of the Spider Woman, West Side Story, and Bye, Bye, Birdie.
