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Art openings OUT OF TOWN

UMW's Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth, (540) 654-1015. Opening Saturday: "Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of Illustration," 11 original paintings from the collection of Pfizer Inc. Through Jan. 31.

Scottish harpist Billy Jackson in concert, 3 p.m. today at Virginia Harp Center, 14356 Sommerville Court, Midlothian. $10. 378-3761.

UR Modlin Center Camp Concert Hall, University of Richmond, 289-8980. Today: Soprano Judith Cline with pianist Cara Ellen Modisett, 3 p.m., free. Wednesday: Longwood Wind Symphony and UR Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., free. Friday: Terence Blanchard Quintet, 7:30 p.m., $17-$34.

Petersburg Symphony Orchestra: Season opening concert, "Let's Dance," of music by Bizet, J. Strauss and others, 4 p.m. today at Petersburg High School, 3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg. $5-$15. 732-0999.

VCU Guitar Series: Flamenco guitarist Torcuato Zamora and dancer Maria, 4 p.m. today in Vlahcevic Hall, VCU Singleton Center, 922 Park Ave. $10. 828-6776.

Pianist Dmitri Shteinberg, opening the River Road Church Concert Series with music by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy and Ravel, 5 p.m. today at the church, River and Ridge roads. Free. 288-1131.

Flutist Wayla Chambo in guest artist recital, 7 p.m. Tuesday in VCU Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. Free. 828-6776.

The National, 708 E. Broad St. 612-1900. Tuesday: Hollywood Undead, Atreyu and others, 7 p.m., $25-$28. Wednesday: Gogol Bordello and Apostle of Hustle, 8 p.m., $20-$23. Friday: The White Tie Affair, Every Avenue, Stereo Skyline and Runner Runner, 6:30 p.m., $13-$15. Saturday: Perpetual Groove, 9 p.m., $15-$18.

Oberon Quartet in chamber music by John Winn, Mendelssohn and Piotr Szewczyk, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Christopher's Upper School Chapel, 711 St. Christopher's Road. Free. 282-3185, ext. 5312.

Henrico Community Band in "Spooktacular" concert of scary music, 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Children's costumes welcomed. Free. 501-5115.

Who's Bad Michael Jackson tribute, 10 p.m. Thursday (doors at 9) at the Hat Factory, 140 Virginia St. $12-$15. 788-4281.

Glenn Wilson Quartet -- saxophonist Wilson, guitarist Rory Stuart, bassist Jimmy Masters and drummer Tony Martucci -- in jazz, 8 p.m. Friday at The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. $5. 353-4901.

Richmond Symphony LolliPops: Family-friendly series opens with "The Composer is Dead," whodunit musical murder mystery based on the children's books by Lemony Snicket and Nathaniel Stookey, 11 a.m. Saturday at Carpenter Theatre, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St. Pre-concert festival at 10 features instrument "petting zoo." $12-$17. 788-1212.

Williamsburg Symphonia in family concert of fun and scary music for Halloween, 1:30 and 3 p.m. today at Kimball Theatre, Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg. $20. (757) 229-9857.

Pop-R&B icon Stevie Wonder, 7:30 p.m. tonight at Constant Center, Old Dominion University, Norfolk. $59-$97. (888) 326-9849.

Paramount Theater, Charlottesville, (434) 979-1333 or (800)594-8499. Tonight: Oak Ridge Boys, 8 p.m., $39.50-$54.50. Tuesday: Bryan Adams, 8 p.m., $41-$81.

American Theatre, Hampton, (757) 722-2787. Tuesday: Pianist Alessio Bax, 7:30 p.m., $25-$30. Saturday-next Sunday: American Revival (The Dixie Bee-Liners, Sierra Hull and Uncle Earl) in newgrass and roots music, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. next Sunday, $25-$30.

Sandler Center, Virginia Beach, (757) 385-2787. Tuesday: Paul Anka, 7:30 p.m., $47-$81. Saturday: Brian Wilson, 8 p.m., $45-$71.

Cellist Amit Peled and pianist Robert Kulek in "Homage to Russia" for the Tuesday Evening Concert Series, 8 p.m. in Cabell Hall, U.Va., Charlottesville. $12-$28. (434) 924-3376.

Thievery Corporation with Ocote Soul Sounds, 7 p.m. Thursday at Charlottesville Pavilion, C'ville. $35. (877) 272-8849 or (434) 245-4910.

Legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert and vocalist wife Lani Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Ferguson Center, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. $32-$42. (757) 594-8752.

Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, (877) 965-3872. Thursday: Pop balladeer Melissa Manchester, 8 p.m., $35. Friday-Saturday: Saffire -- The Uppity Blues Women farewell tour, 8 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, $25.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra in Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" and music by Strauss and Stravinsky, 8 p.m. Friday at CNU Ferguson Center, Newport News; 8 p.m. Saturday at Chrysler Hall, Norfolk; and 2:30 p.m. next Sunday at Sandler Center, Virginia Beach. $25-$85. (757) 892-6366.

"The Salon": Performance and discussion of new student works, 8 p.m. Tuesday at VCU Dance Center Studio 203, 10 N. Brunswick St. Free. 828-1711.

"El Dia de los Muertos," Latin Ballet of Virginia's dance interpretation of the traditional Mexican festival, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 3 p.m. next Sunday at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road. $25-$20. 379-2555.

"La Bohème": Virginia Opera's season-opening performance of Puccini's tragic tale of young love, 2:30 p.m. today at Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St. $25-$99. (866) 673-7282 or 592-3400.

"This Is How It Goes," Neil LaBute's drama about bigotry and betrayal, opening Thursday under the Firehouse Theatre Project banner at 8 p.m. at Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St. $10-$25. 355-2001. Through Nov. 21.

Meadow Highland Games & Celtic Festival: Multiple stages of entertainment, heavy athletic competitions, living history, marketplace, clan presentations, traditional food and drink and more, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today at Meadow Event Park in Caroline County near Doswell. $19. 994-2900.

Goblins & Gourds: Pumpkin decorating, harvest activities and music by the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra, 1-4 p.m. today at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Included in garden admission of $6-$10. 262-9887.

"Graphic Details: Discussing Contemporary Comics," panel discussion with Gabrielle Bell, Kim Deitch, Hope Larson, Anders Nilsen and moderator Chris Pitzer, 7 p.m. today in Camp Concert Hall, UR Modlin Center. Free. 289-8980.

UR International Film Series, Jepson Hall 118. Free. 287-6557. Today: Australian film "Ten Canoes" 7:30 p.m. Friday and next Sunday: Serbian film "The Trap," 3 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and 7:30 p.m. next Sunday.

Creepy Hollow Hayride and Scream Forest: Haunted hayride or macabre walk in the woods, 7:30-midnight tonight and Thursday-Saturday at Creepy Hollow, Stone Horse Road off Staples Mill Road, Hanover County. May not be suitable for young children. $15 each attraction; $22 combination ticket. 346-3327.

"Genesis" -- R. Crumb & Françoise Mouly: Conversation with Zap Comix founder Crumb and The New Yorker art editor Mouly, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Carpenter Theatre, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St. $19-$38. 592-3400.

"Halloween Unhappy Hour": Social with music, Edgar Allan Poe look-alike contest, movie, Victorian séance, performance of "Thriller" by a group of zombie cheerleaders and more, 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Edgar Allan Poe Museum, 1914-16 E. Main St. Free; costumes encouraged, donation welcomed. 648-5523.

"Waste Not Want Not: Richmond's Great Depression, 1929-1941," exhibit examining the city's efforts to overcome economic calamity, opening with reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Valentine Richmond History Center, 1015 E. Clay St. Included in museum admission of $7-$8. 649-0711. Exhibit continues during museum hours through August.

Blood Lake Haunted House: Walk-through Halloween attraction, gates opening at 7 p.m., Thursday-Saturday at Cobblestones Park, 13131 Overhill Lake Road. $20. 343-3700.

St. John's Church Graveyard Halloween Tour: Guided walking tours covering the symbolism and history of the graveyard and its notable residents, every 20 minutes 6-8 p.m. Friday at St. John's Episcopal Church, 2401 E. Broad St. $5; maximum $15 per family. 648-5015.

Sixth annual Cat Tales & Cocktails: Pet-friendly party with silent auction, light hors d'oeuvres, music, costume contests and more, 7-10 p.m. Friday at Richmond SPCA Robins-Starr Humane Center, 2519 Hermitage Road. $30 in advance, $40 at door; $20 designated drivers; benefits Richmond SPCA. 521-1318.

Full Moon Hike: Moonlit guided hike filled with the sights and sounds of the evening garden, 6-9 p.m. Friday at Maymont, 1700 Hampton St. $17-$20; reserve by Thursday. 358-7166, ext. 310.

Carnival of 5 Fires, Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., 644-0005. Friday: "Dark's Queen's Boudoir" burlesque variety show, 7 p.m. $12. Saturday: Halloween Party, 7 p.m., $10. Next Sunday: "Gumbo and Ghosts" dinner theater and séance, 7 p.m., $15.

Halloween Haunt: Kings Dominion's spine-tingling Halloween attraction, 7 p.m.-midnight Friday and 10:30 a.m.-midnight Saturday at the theme park in Doswell. $19.99-$55.99. 876-5000.

Trick or Treat Street: Haunted houses, crafts, pumpkin decorating, games and more family-friendly, safe fun, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at University of Richmond's Old Fraternity Row. $5 per child; $10 for three children; parents free; benefits Children's Organ Transplant Association. 289-8505.

"El Dia de los Muertos," Halloween festival with a Latin-American flavor, noon-4 p.m. Saturday at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road. Free. 261-2787.

"Halloween Thriller": Program based on the exhibition "The Life and Career of Michael Jackson" featuring L. Roi Boyd III in talk about the "Thriller" music video at 1 p.m. Saturday followed by Boyd and choreographers leading a "Thriller" line dance, all at Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 00 Clay St. $1-$5. 780-9093.

Halloween Hoopla: Trick-or-treating in the kid-sized neighborhood, art projects, pumpkin painting and games, 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Children's Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St. Free to children, $4 adult admission. 474-7000.

All Hallow's Eve Historic Tours: History related to some of the permanent residents of Blandford Cemetery, interpreted in guided walking tours, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday at the cemetery, 319 Crater Road (park at the lot at Cockade Alley and Old Street for free shuttle). $5-$7; reservation required. 733-2396.

Masquerade Party with music, refreshments, games, prizes and more, 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday at Petersburg Regional Art Center, 132 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg. $15 in advance, $20 at door; benefits Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. 733-8200.

Disney on Ice: "Finding Nemo," opening 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, 3:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. next Sunday at U.Va.'s John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville. $14-$42. (888) 575-8497.

Howl-O-Scream: Busch Gardens' Halloween-themed attraction, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-next Sunday at the Williamsburg theme park. $49.95-$59.95. (800) 343-7946.