Rosalía Torres-Weiner’s Paintbrush Amplifies Latinx Voices
“My people, they say, ‘Thank you for telling our stories, Rosalía'"
Arts + Culture
Catching Up With Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte Co-Founder Abby Head
She counted on her comedy and community when she took a new stage
Spring Arts Preview: 2023
From live comedy to concerts of any genre
Black History in Bronze: 5 Public Artworks to Visit in Charlotte
Scattered throughout the city, each pays tribute to Charlotte trailblazers
Charlotte Composer Chad Lawson on What it Means to Press Pause
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…
9 Things to Do and See in Charlotte: February 2023
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…
Charlotte Has an Arts Problem
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?
12 Concerts to Know in Charlotte: January 2023
From the spontaneous to a more predictable uptown slate
Catching Up With Gene Brown, Charlotte's Famed Vinyl Dealer
The longtime Charlottean’s deep dives into stacks of vinyl have built a career, a series of hits, and maybe a movement
25 Events to Know in Charlotte: October 2022
Theatre, live music, festivals, and more
11 Fall Festivals Arriving Soon in Charlotte
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.
A 2022 Fall Family Fun Guide for Charlotteans
Concerts, Halloween events, fruits on trees, and other ways to welcome a less restricted autumn
5 Charlotte Festivals to Visit in June
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…
To Be Continued: HeroesCon at 40
After a two-year hiatus, the convention returns to celebrate four decades of comic book culture and community
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
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
