As Charlotte Changes, Painter David French Captures Adored—And Demolished—Landmarks
'It can be kind of hard on your heart sometimes,' the improbable archivist says
Arts + Culture
U.S. National Whitewater Center Unveils Massive Installation, Skating Rink
Artist Meredith Connelly on crafting LIGHTS
5 Things to Know: The New Asheville Art Museum
The institution is back on Thursday (Nov. 14)
Charlotte's Anna Rae Haller Nabs Role in 'Frozen' on Broadway
Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School student Anna Rae Haller has stepped into the role of Young Elsa in the Broadway version of Disney’s Frozen. The popular stage production, which debuted in New York City last year, is based off of…
Arts Groups Look Ahead After Tax Hike Rejected
Hue House, ASC React
Streaming Films, TV Shows Shot in Charlotte: November 2019
Options on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu
The Story of Black Mountain College—and a Look at Its Continuing Legacy
From 1933 to 1957, a small experimental college in the mountains of North Carolina changed the course of American education and modern art.
Louis C.K. Performing in Charlotte on Sunday and Monday
Louis C.K. has announced a tour, and he's coming to Charlotte, nearly two years after the New York Times story with sexual misconduct allegations to which the comedian admitted guilt. C.K. is performing at Comedy Zone on Sunday and Monday.…
Dolemite & Me
The Charlotte Film Society this week screened “Dolemite Is My Name,” a movie about the making of a technically horrendous 1975 blaxploitation film with which I have developed a perhaps unhealthy preoccupation.
Amid Tax Hike Debate, Hue House Announces Next Move
In September, we broke the news about Hue House, the new Charlotte arts agency offering creative, marketing, consultancy, and event services to help companies, cultural organizations, and governmental bodies “accurately and organically engage creatives and artists of color and diversity”…
REVIEW: Clare Rojas Offers Painted Melodies at SOCO Gallery
A look at the multidisciplinary artist’s second show at the Myers Park space
Book Spotlight: Joe Posnanski’s 'The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini'
EARLY IN The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini (October 22, Avid Reader Press), Charlotte-based writer Joe Posnanski runs down all the ways the culture won’t let Houdini die. People to this day make films about him, name software programs…
Get Inked by World-Famous Tattoo Artists at This Charlotte Festival
In partnership with United Ink Productions.
Q&A: Rodney Stringfellow on the Making of 'Manhood'
FILM COMMUNITIES in Charlotte and beyond are taking notice of Rodney Stringfellow’s edgy new film, Manhood. Although the 57-year-old screenwriter’s credentials center on children’s television—including two Emmy nominations for his work on Nick Jr.’s The Backyardians—his 11-minute drama, which he…
A New Kind of Showcase For Bank of America Stadium
In its 23-year history, Bank of America Stadium has hosted two concerts. Billy Joel will be the third in April 2020—and the Panthers say he’ll be the third of many.
Inside New Creative Agency Hue House
A GROUP OF CHARLOTTEANS have created a new creative agency to offer funding and resources to the city’s cultural community. Hue House, as announced in a new video below, is comprised of David J. Butler (a member of the 2018…
Fall Arts Preview: 2019
Our Can't-Miss List for the Season
PERSPECTIVE: With Arts Tax, an Opportunity for Change
One of our 2018 Charlotteans of the Year on the future of the cultural sector
Q&A: Artist and Muralist Tommie Robinson
His long career primed the city for a new wave of color
Tom Hanchett Becomes Library’s First ‘Historian-In-Residence’
The Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room at the main Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library is a prized archival collection that isn’t well-known by the public. The library hopes Tom Hanchett can change that.
Canvas Tattoo Talks Business of Body Art
NoDa spot opened in 2017
5 Things to Know: Tony DiTerlizzi’s New Exhibition at the Mint Museum
‘Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi,’ which opens Saturday at the Mint Museum Randolph, includes more than 150 works by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator.
How to Explore Uptown Charlotte’s Public Art and Newest Murals
Check out Uptown Charlotte's flourishing arts scene with a mini-tour of Center City's museums, public art, and the newest murals created during Talking Walls 2018 and Charlotte SHOUT! 2019.
Meet the Mint Hill Artist Who's Drawn Dennis the Menace for 25 Years
Marcus Hamilton’s comic strips have told the story of an ageless troublemaker
Mint Museum Hires Jennifer Sudul Edwards as Chief Curator
Jennifer Sudul Edwards has been hired as the new chief curator and curator of contemporary art at The Mint Museum. On July 1, she officially steps into the role, which had multiple candidates vying for the top curatorial spot at North…
ASC Names New President
The Arts & Science Council has found a new president in R. Jeep Bryant, a Charlotte native with leadership experience The Broadway League in New York City, Bank of New York Mellon Foundation, and PNC. After a national search, the…
Charlotte Actor to Play Regina George in Broadway’s Mean Girls
Reneé Rapp, the Northwest School of the Arts grad who won a 2018 National High School Musical Theatre Award, is taking on the role of Regina George on Broadway's Mean Girls (based on the popular film). Rapp first joins the show…
Camp North End’s END-to-END Festival Arrives This Weekend
Camp North End is aiming to inspire the innovators and creatives of Charlotte with two days worth of panels, art exhibitions and installations, music performances, and conversations from May 10 to 11. The inaugural festival goes by the name “END-to-END,”…
Things To Do
Oct
4
Fri
We offer very unique activity options during our public sessions such as canvas painting, pottery, glaWe keep the music going and karaoke is always availabss painting, & more! No experience necessary. Young adults under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants 21+ are welcome to order from our wine bar once in studio, that includes fine wine, special ciders, and sake cocktails. Snacks and soft drinks are available to purchase for all participants.
Schedule:
Tuesday – Thursday 7pm
Friday – Saturday – 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
Sunday 5pm
Online ticket purchase is required.
Participants can choose from the activities listed below. No experience is necessary.
$35 PRO-SKETCH PASS
Pick from the items below and pick your design- let a professional artist sketch it for you and provide steps/technique for completion. It’s super easy! No need to pre-submit the image – just bring it in with on your phone or printed out. You are not limited to the designs linked below. (Please refrain from choosing highly detailed images or realistic portraits)
16″x20″ CANVAS PAINTING
DRINK WARE PAINTING
DINNER PLATE PAINTING
BASEBALL HAT PAINTING
CLAY MOLDING & PAINTING
WOOD PLAQUE PAINTING
$25 FREESTYLE PASS
Want to let your creativity flow and design on your own will while having fun? Choose from the items below. Artists will be available to answer questions as you work through your projects.
11″x14″ CANVAS PAINTING
DRINK WARE PAINTING
DINNER PLATE PAINTING
BASEBALL HAT PAINTING
CLAY MOLDING & PAINTING
WOOD PLAQUE PAINTING
$15 SOCIAL PASS
Want to simply come in and socialize with family and friends in a fun, artsy environment? This pass is for you and does not include an art activity. You can still bring food and drinks – perhaps do karaoke if you’d like!
Oct
15
Tue
Oct 15 – Dec 31 all-day
From the earliest days of Billy Graham’s ministry, he had a special place in his heart for teens and young adults. Come see our new special display and discover how God used him to reach youth with the Good News of Jesus Christ, from inner-city ministry in Chicago to postwar Europe to the Miami Rock Festival. You’ll also learn about Billy’s own experience as a student.
•Browse never-before-seen memorabilia.
•Read powerful stories and personal memories.
•See fascinating photos of Billy’s time in school and his global outreach to youth.
This special display is free to the public and no pre-registration is required. For more information, please call 704-401-3200.
Nov
7
Thu
Nov 7 – Nov 30 all-day
Grab your buddies and head to Bulla Gastrobar to enjoy a Spanish Old Fashioned! For the entire month of November, $1 from every Spanish Old Fashioned will be donated to Men’s Health Research.
We hope to see you there!
Nov
13
Wed
Sit back, relax and take a journey overseas! Enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine while listening to Russian guitarist Vadim Kolpakov as he plays live music at Bulla Gastrobar every Wednesday for the remainder of October. Join him on the patio and take in the crisp fall air from 6-9 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Nov
16
Sat
Nov 16 – Dec 24 all-day
Santa’s Wonderland is the ultimate free family Christmas event returning to Cabela’s this holiday season. Charlotte-area families are invited to enjoy this enchanting Christmas village offering FREE 4×6 studio-quality photos with Santa and free family holiday activities including fun crafts and games.
Features include rustic Christmas cabins, holiday characters and live elves set amongst a dazzling backdrop of snow-covered hills and illuminated Christmas trees. Kids can enjoy free crafts, coloring stations and write a letter to Santa.
Guests can reserve their free visit and photo with Santa using the free Bass Pass system. Visit the Bass Pass Ticket Depot located at the entrance of Santa’s Wonderland to pick up a time-stamped pass. (OR, for digital passes) Guests can register online for a digital Bass Pass to see Santa, allowing them time to explore Santa’s Wonderland or shop while they wait. Updates and reminders will be sent via text messages.
In addition, Cabela’s stores are designated toy drop-off stations for Toys for Tots. Families that bring a new toy to donate Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1, will receive a FREE premium photo package valued at $20.
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