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Sharp, steady footwork needed to stage a swordfight

‘Romeo and Juliet' performers carefully rehearse scenes to ‘get the blades to sing.'

It could be a slow-motion film, except that these are live dancers in a studio. They're learning a sword-fighting sequence from “Romeo and Juliet.” One jab at a time.

THIS WEEKEND

Craft sale at Rosedale Plantation

If you're looking for a Mother's Day weekend outing, consider Historic Rosedale Plantation's annual family event, The Art of Craft, on Saturday. The pottery and craft sale features area glass blowers, basket weavers, fiber artists and print and jewelry makers.

EXHIBITS

This exhibit is history, yet very much alive now

"Artevation," an exhibit combining art and historic preservation, opens 7-9 p.m. tonight at The Queen's Art Gallery, 1212 The Plaza.

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ARTS & LIVING

  • Blessed by the peacemaker

    Pastor Barbara Brewton Cameron stood up to gangs, guns and drugs to change Genesis Park -- life by life.

    It's like something out of a movie. Drug gangs hired a street tough to kill Barbara Brewton Cameron. The crusading pastor was cleaning up Double Oaks, the worst neighborhood in Charlotte, and cutting into their bottom line. The gangs put a $3,000 bounty on her head, and they found just the right man to do the wrong thing.

Dig into the cultural feast at Spoleto 2008

Take the emotional journey of slaves shipped to the New World in the 1800s and fighting for their freedom. Marvel at gravity-defying acrobats and martial arts performers who bring Chinese fables to life. Or lose yourself in the masterful choreography of George Balanchine and Twyla Tharp.

Trust this curator: Exhibit of prints, glass worth seeing

Rob Williams has a good eye. He opened Charlotte's first high-end crafts gallery, gallery W.D.O. (for "well-designed object") first in South End and later uptown.

RECENT ARTS NEWS

  • Literary Events

    SIGNING: David Shepherd ("Resurrecting Randi"), 7 p.m. Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road. 704-525-9239.

  • Helen Hunt finds a story, steps back into limelight

    She returns from a break to direct and star in a film based on Lipman's novel.

  • Artist wants to hear from you about Queen Charlotte

    A new Mint portrait will highlight the cultural background of the city's namesake.

  • Sharp, steady footwork needed to stage a swordfight

    ‘Romeo and Juliet' performers carefully rehearse scenes to ‘get the blades to sing.'

    It could be a slow-motion film, except that these are live dancers in a studio. They're learning a sword-fighting sequence from “Romeo and Juliet.” One jab at a time.

  • Fresh start can feel and taste like home

    Sometimes you've got to have the taste of home. Lucius and Martine Johnson brought it with them when they moved to Charlotte.

  • Costello sprinkles sounds, wit of past into low-key effort

    From time to time “Momofuku” (named for the inventor of instant noodles) sounds like Costello's early work.

  • Blessed by the peacemaker

    Pastor Barbara Brewton Cameron stood up to gangs, guns and drugs to change Genesis Park -- life by life.

    It's like something out of a movie. Drug gangs hired a street tough to kill Barbara Brewton Cameron. The crusading pastor was cleaning up Double Oaks, the worst neighborhood in Charlotte, and cutting into their bottom line. The gangs put a $3,000 bounty on her head, and they found just the right man to do the wrong thing.

  • Life after 'Blair Witch'

    Co-director Daniel Myrick turned away big projects to plot his own course, including a new military thriller.

  • A month of Ol' Blue Eyes

    Frank Sinatra fans can have it their way: A marathon of his films begins tonight on TCM.

  • Revisiting the sounds of our states

    New book pays tribute to the Carolinas' rich musical history, including Monk, Taylor and Hendrix.

    Ask a bunch of Carolinas musicians and writers for their best music stories, and what do you get?

  • Galleries

    Call for show hours.

  • Auditions

    NORTH CAROLINA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL (NCSF) Auditions for non-Equity actors for “A Thousand Cranes,” May 23-24, 7p.m., at NCSF's Spirit Center campus, 807 W. Ward Ave., High Point.

  • Oratorio Singers to join symphony

    Some free spirits celebrate singing, drinking, gambling, eating in `Carmina Burana'

    The Oratorio Singers of Charlotte join in to help give the Charlotte Symphony orchestra's Classics season a blockbuster finish.

  • This exhibit is history, yet very much alive now

    "Artevation," an exhibit combining art and historic preservation, opens 7-9 p.m. tonight at The Queen's Art Gallery, 1212 The Plaza.

  • Sisterhood of fun and faith

    How 10 young Muslim women bond over basketball

    This is a story about Muslim women. It's a completely happy story. Except for when they lost the big game. Slideshow

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