Making Moves: Meet Charlotte Ballet’s New Artistic Director
Renowned choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo will develop a long-term vision for North Carolina’s oldest professional ballet company
Arts + Culture
Q&A: Author Explores Romare Bearden’s Distant Homeland
New book reexamines the artist’s life and work, and their ties to the city he left
Life Lessons: Artist JoAnn Britt
Through Parkinson’s and other challenges, the abstract artist is determined to keep stepping up to the canvas
Essay: Taylor Hawkins and Memories of the Foo Fighters in Charlotte
The drummer’s passing, the band’s canceled tour, and the rock, roll, and joy that endures
4 Charlotte Events to Know: April 2022
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…
The Queen's Gambit: Behind Charlotte's Arts Sector Shake-Up
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?
Spring Arts Preview: 2022
A wide selection of entertainment and events, COVID permitting
7 Fun Things to Do in Charlotte: February 2022
The best things to do and see this month
Work in Progress: The Evolution of Uptown's McColl Center
With a revamped brand and mission, it tries—again—to establish an identity in a fast-evolving community
STYLE: Copeley Designs Owner and Artist Kelly Aiken
She finds control, career, and peace of mind through gold leaf art
Streaming Films, TV Shows Shot in Charlotte: January 2022
Options on HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu
6 Fun Things to Do in Charlotte: January 2022
The best things to do and see this month
Streaming Films, TV Shows Shot in Charlotte: December 2021
Options on Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu
December's Christmas Activities in Charlotte: 2021
A roundup of outings to know
Charlotte Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide: 2021
These four Charlotteans workshop giftworthy keepsakes from others’ discards
STYLE: Jamie Franki, UNCC ‘Edu-Tainer’ and Coin Designer
He enlivens the classroom with a collectible’s worth of passion for art, history, and laughs
The Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade Is Back—With Some Exciting Changes
Four things to know about this year’s (evening!) event
November's Holiday Events in Charlotte: 2021
A roundup of outings to know
7 Ways to Get More Instagram Followers (Engaging & Active)
In Partnership with Fully Digital Instagram is one of the biggest social media platforms today. It was founded in 2010 and within a decade, Instagram has created a long-lasting legacy for itself. From your neighbor next door to the biggest…
5 Must-Visit Charlotte Festivals: October 2021
From food to dragon boats
Inside the Making of Charlotte's New Arthouse Movie Theater
The Independent Picture House will offer a moviegoing experience that supports and reflects the community
After Devastating Fire, Theatre Charlotte Plans Next Stage
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
Shore Bets: A 2021 Guide to Enjoying Lake Norman
A look at the pearls scattered throughout the Lake Norman area—in dining, entertainment, and activities on the water
OPINION: Why Arts Funding Is Worth More Than the Bottom Line
As the city weighs uprooting the system, a warning
4 Ways to Support Charlotte Arts & Museums Right Now
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…
Life Lessons: Bunny Gregory
Art changed her life. She hopes it can change her community, too
Blumenthal Has Announced Its 2021-22 Broadway Season
Hadestown, Hamilton, and more
Essay: The Case for Charlotte Music, Post-COVID
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
