Nov. 27-Dec. 10 . 2010 qnotes

Center forum with Mayor Anthony Foxx
Dec. 9 • Lesbian & Gay Community Center of Charlotte
Following the successful open forum with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe, Charlotte
Mayor Anthony Foxx comes to the center to speak to the LGBT community, take questions and address concerns.
The event, free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. 820 Hamilton St., Suite B11. For more information,
visit gaycharlotte.com.
Dec. 1-18 • Charlotte
Every Christmas story
Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte will host the
regional debut of “Every Christmas Story
Ever Told.” In the same vein as The Reduced
Shakespeare Company’s abridged plays, this
hilarious new classic crams a season’s worth
of stories, carols and TV specials into an evening
of never-ending laughs! Actor’s Theatre
of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. Various dates
and times. Various prices. 704-342-2251, x21.
actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
Dec. 2 • Carrboro
HearNC awards
HearNC, a new arts organization, will present
the inaugural HearNC Music Video Award
Ceremony and Festival. In addition to awards,
the evening will include live performances by
powerhouse singer, Bibis Ellison and improvisational
dance troupe, Flashback. In honor of
the first music video played on MTV, there will
also be a reenactment of The Buggle’s “Video
Killed the Radio Star” video. Cat’s Cradle, 300
E. Main St.
hearnc.com.
Dec. 3-4 • Charlotte
Shine Your Light
Charlotte’s One Voice Chorus presents their
holiday concert, “Shine Your Light.” Kick off
the holidays in style with friends, family, fun
and song. Unitarian Universalist Church of
Charlotte, 234 N. Sharon Amity Rd. Dec. 3,
7:30 p.m., $20/general, $15/students. Dec. 4,
2 p.m., $15/general, $10/student. Dec. 4,
7:30 p.m., $20/general, $15/student.
onevoicechorus.com.
Dec. 3-4 • Charlotte
Magic of Christmas
The Charlotte Symphony presents a concert
full of your traditional holiday favoritees, with
guest appearances from the Oratorio Singers
of Charlotte, Charlotte Children’s Choir, Ivey
Handbell Ringers and Noel Freidline Trio.
Various Times. Various Prices. 704-972-2000.
charlottesymphony.org.
Dec. 3-5 • Charlotte
LeatherFET 2010
A weekend-long leather and fetish lifestyle
event with contests, classes, vendors and
parties. A silent auction to benefit House of
Mercy will be held. For more information or to
register, visit leatherfet.com.
Dec. 4 • Charlotte
Employment Boot Camp
The Lesbian & Gay Community Center
of Charlotte presents a special “LGBT
Employment Boot Camp,” with tips, tricks,
workshops and seminars for beating the
economic downturn and getting back to work.
Attendance and lunch are free, but registration
is required at employmentbootcamp.org.
Lesbian & Gay Community Center of Charlotte,
820 Hamilton St., Suite B11. 704-333-0144.
gaycharlotte.com.
Dec. 4 • Greensboro
Where the Heart is
Triad Pride Men’s Chorus presents “Where
the Heart is,” their annual holiday concert.
Greensboro Day School Sloan Theatre,
5401 Lawndale Dr. 8 p.m. $15/advance.
$20/door. 336-589-6267.
triadpridemenschorus.org.
Dec. 5 • Durham
Warmest Wishes
Triangle Pride Men’s Chorus presents their
annual holiday concert, “Warmest Wishes.”
Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Durham, 4907 Garrett Rd. 3 p.m.
tgmchorus.org.
Dec. 8-19 • Raleigh
Art Tatum
Doc Hanley, a Harlem jazz club owner, reminisces
about the jazz greats who played his
hotspot including his good friend, Art Tatum.
As Hanley spins colorful yarns about the good
old days, a custom-built, state-of-the-art piano
performs more than a dozen Tatum songs
from one of the most revered jazz recordings
ever made, “Piano Starts Here.” This one-man
show is a time-travel journey back to the days
of smoky juke joints, cutting contests, and
blistering hot jazz. Kennedy Theatre,
2 E. South St. 919-831-6011.
zenph.com/art-tatum-piano-starts-here.
Dec. 10-11 • Charlotte
All On A Winter Night
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte and
Charlotte Pride Band join forces to present
a special holiday extravaganza. St. Martin’s
Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St.
8:04 p.m. $15.
gmccharlotte.org.
Dec. 11 • Charlotte
Twirl to the World
Just Twirl hosts their annual “Twirl to the
World” dance party with DJ David Marc
returning for a second year. A portion of
proceeds will benefit Time Out Youth. Tickets,
event locations and other details available at
justtwirl.com.
Dec. 11 • Charlotte
Men of Petra’s
Petra’s continues its ongoing Men of Petra’s
contests, this time narrowing the field from
the top eight to the final four. Petra’s Piano
Bar and Cabaret, 1919 Commonwealth Ave.
10 p.m. 704-332-6608.
petraspianobar.com.
Dec. 11 • Raleigh
Warmest Wishes
Triangle Pride Men’s Chorus presents a
second performance of their annual holiday
concert, “Warmest Wishes.” Unitarian
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3313 Wade Ave. 8 p.m.
tgmchorus.org.
Dec. 11 • Winston-Salem
Where the Heart is
Triad Pride Men’s Chorus presents a second
performance of “Where the Heart is,” their
annual holiday concert. UNC School of the
Arts Watson Chamber Music Hall, 1533 S.
Main St. 8 p.m. $15/advance. $20/door.
336-589-6267.
triadpridemenschorus.org.
Dec. 16 • Charlotte
Messiah
The Charlotte Symphony and Oratorio Singers
present their annual production of Handel’s
“Messiah,” from “For Unto Us a Child is Born”
to the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Knight Theater.
7:30 p.m. Various Prices. 704-972-2000.
charlottesymphony.org.
Dec. 16 • Asheville
Ave Maria
Asheville’s Cantaria presents their annual
holiday concert, “Ave Maria.” Location and
time to be announced. Visit cantariaasheville.
org or check back in with next issue’s Q
Events Calendar for more.
Dec. 21 • Charlotte
Messiah
The Charlotte Symphony and Oratorio Singers
present their annual production of Handel’s
“Messiah,” from “For Unto Us a Child is Born”
to the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Knight Theater.
7:30 p.m. Various Prices. 704-972-2000.
charlottesymphony.org.
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