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?
A wide selection of entertainment and events, COVID permitting
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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
The best things to do and see this month
Options on Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu
A roundup of outings to know
These four Charlotteans workshop giftworthy keepsakes from others’ discards
He enlivens the classroom with a collectible’s worth of passion for art, history, and laughs
Four things to know about this year’s (evening!) event
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From food to dragon boats
The Independent Picture House will offer a moviegoing experience that supports and reflects the community
The coronavirus and a devastating December fire have challenged Theatre Charlotte to reimagine its performances, but the community support that’s sustained the nonprofit for 93 years hasn’t gone anywhere
A look at the pearls scattered throughout the Lake Norman area—in dining, entertainment, and activities on the water
As the city weighs uprooting the system, a warning
In Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners While some Charlotte arts and cultural organizations closed for a time to slow the spread of Covid-19, many are open for business today. The Mint Museum Uptown, The Harvey B. Gantt Center for…
Art changed her life. She hopes it can change her community, too
