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“My people, they say, ‘Thank you for telling our stories, Rosalía'"
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“My people, they say, ‘Thank you for telling our stories, Rosalía'"
She counted on her comedy and community when she took a new stage
Scattered throughout the city, each pays tribute to Charlotte trailblazers
Chad Lawson knows people don’t party to his music. When the classical pianist and composer checks streaming data on platforms like Spotify, he sees a steep drop-off on Friday. The numbers climb again on Monday. Lawson’s listeners seek out his…
Picasso Lands in Charlotte Feb. 11-May 21 CHARLOTTE is the first of only two U.S. cities (the other: Cincinnati) to host the American Federation of Arts’ Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds. The exhibit will feature around 45 paintings that span…
A variety of factors keeps the city’s arts scene mired in a self-perpetuating cycle of mediocrity. What will it take to come unstuck?
From the spontaneous to a more predictable uptown slate
The longtime Charlottean’s deep dives into stacks of vinyl have built a career, a series of hits, and maybe a movement
Is there a better time or place for outdoor festivals than fall in North Carolina? Here are festivals coming up where you can get some fresh air—without sweating your backside off—and human connection. It’s hard to say which we’re craving more.
Concerts, Halloween events, fruits on trees, and other ways to welcome a less restricted autumn
Charlotte Black Film Festival Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel and online June 23-26, Tickets $20-129, charlotteblackfilmfestival.com Tommy Nichols created the festival in 2010 after attending a presentation by Ronnie Bryant, then-CEO…
After a two-year hiatus, the convention returns to celebrate four decades of comic book culture and community
Renowned choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo will develop a long-term vision for North Carolina’s oldest professional ballet company
New book reexamines the artist’s life and work, and their ties to the city he left
Through Parkinson’s and other challenges, the abstract artist is determined to keep stepping up to the canvas
The drummer’s passing, the band’s canceled tour, and the rock, roll, and joy that endures
Mind Matters One in five U.S. adults—about 52.9 million people—suffers from mental illness, says the National Institute for Mental Health. So now that we’ve spent two-plus years talking about physical health, let’s talk about the psyche. Discovery Place Science and…
For decades, the City of Charlotte helped fund the Arts & Science Council, an independent nonprofit. In 2021, the city changed tack: It appointed Priya Sircar as its first arts and culture officer and assembled a board to distribute funding and develop a long-range plan. Could the move help turn Charlotte into a cultural destination?
With a revamped brand and mission, it tries—again—to establish an identity in a fast-evolving community
She finds control, career, and peace of mind through gold leaf art
Options on HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu
Options on Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu
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