In Partnership with Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston This summer, art lovers have two reasons to drive down to sunny Charleston, South Carolina: "Wunderkammer" and "You Are Here." These two separately interesting exhibitions are on…
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
In Partnership with Hickory Museum of Art Making art accessible to all ages, the “Works by Warhol” exhibition brings 36 iconic masterworks by one of America’s most prominent artists to Hickory Museum of Art (HMA). Admission is free at…
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
Hadestown, Hamilton, and more
Just as Charlotte began to lay a foundation for something it’s notoriously lacked over the years—the ability to sustain a vibrant, distinctive local music scene—the pandemic snatched it away, as it did so much else. Was it a lethal blow? This magazine’s longtime editor, now a driver of a local music initiative, grabs the mic to argue: Hell, no
In Partnership with Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston Twitter estimates there are over 500 million Tweets daily. Some of those are melancholy, some of them funny, some "viral," and some completely ignored and unseen. Or…
Ballerina Alessandra Ball James delighted audiences in a staggering 750 performances over 15 seasons with Charlotte Ballet, including her repeated role as the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker. Aside from watching her command the stage, you might know her…
In Partnership with Tryon Palace Located along the picturesque Trent River in historic downtown New Bern, Tryon Palace awaits. Tryon Palace was completed in 1770 and served as North Carolina’s first permanent capital as well as the home to the…
In Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners With social distancing putting a damper on being social, Charlotteans are looking for ways to get out of the house and enjoy their city safely. If you've missed the bright lights of Uptown…
See what the pair behind LigoranoReese has been up to
This past Sunday, artist Matt Alvis, who goes by the nom de brosse “Stencil Spray,” took about four hours to co-paint a mural of Dizzy Gillespie on the East 36th Street side of The Evening Muse, the NoDa music club.…
12 clubs issue public call for COVID relief dollars
It's still possible to safely enjoy some of autumn's beloved activities
Options on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu
A decade after he died of bone cancer, Joe Restaino lives on through the annual event and critical medical advancements
Concert arrives on August 29
The internationally recognized figure talks about his work—including the piece that started it all
A Q&A with Todd DeShields Smith, who takes over in September
In Partnership with SurfShark Looking for something to watch while being stuck in the house? Netflix continues to deliver original content for everyone. From drama to comedy, you won’t think about going to the movies, because everything needed is right…
His works appear inside Levine Children's, CaroMont Regional Medical Center, and other places across the region
Holly Keogh talks her practice, Atrium partnership
Owner Lauren Harkey on what the move to Railyard Southend means for the consultancy-gallery
Scott and Seth Avett came out of Cabarrus County two decades ago with songs, talent, heart, friends, impeccable timing, a manager who promoted them with an evangelist’s zeal, and an urge to pour their bonfire energy into the vessel of tradition—the driving fiddles-and-banjos folk sound of Piedmont North Carolina. This is their story, told by the people who know them best.
Anastasia, Sturgill Simpson, and more than 40 other ways to celebrate the arts this spring
