Friday, June 1 is the opening of a local one-woman show that is deeply bittersweet for many in this community. Carlleena Person was overjoyed about sharing new paintings in her solo show, the “Tao of Savnac,” happening at a local funky art spot — that doubles as a custom bicycle shop. Unfortunately for all of […]
Article · May 31, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
When was the last time you went to someone’s website and were deeply soothed? I was when I visited www.sagmeister.com. A calming guitar started and played throughout my different meanderings. I actually felt my breathing slow down. This is great design. Many websites have good music, but often it changes as you navigate their site. Stefan […]
Article · May 24, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
Charlotte’s Arts & Science Council has long provided innovative ways to support the arts community. They provide funding, as well as timely and relevant business training for artists. This past weekend they brought Creative Capital’s professional development “Internet for Artists” workshop. The overarching theme was for artists to take control of their web presence. Twenty […]
Article · May 23, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
There are some individuals and organizations that are, simply put, just awesome. drumSTRONG™ and it’s founder, Scott Swimmer, fall into this category of incredible, inspiring and generous. drumSTRONG™ puts together multicultural musical charity events centered around drumming circles, which also showcase available resources supporting people with cancer and those who love them. This weekend the […]
Article · May 17, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
Powerful, graceful and ethnic; visual, sensual and rhythmic are words that only begin to describe the amazing work of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. You will have multiple opportunities to experience this work in Charlotte, through six days of performances from Tuesday, May 15 through Sunday, May 20 — all evening and matinee performances. Each […]
Article · May 14, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
Charlotte has so many art events and activities going on any given day. This means there are lots of pretty cool art things happening for the younger crowd too. As the school year finishes out and the days grow longer and warmer, thoughts can’t help but drift to summer. Throughout the city, there are a […]
Article · May 10, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte “Center City” campus located at 320 E. 9th Street uptown can’t be missed. It is an eye-catching and unusual twisted glass building, bursting forth from a seemingly empty area of uptown. How fitting that it is also the showcase for some of UNC Charlotte’s most innovative creative works. […]
Article · May 7, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
PROJECT Trio members may have all been classically trained, but their music is anything but traditional. Don’t miss the premiere of their original arrangement of the classic “Peter and the Wolf.” The Charlotte Symphony (a Knight Arts grantee) presents an extra-special retelling of Prokofiev’s popular orchestral adventure, “Peter and the Wolf,” featuring PROJECT Trio. PROJECT Trio […]
Article · May 3, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
May 14, 2012 Update: Click here to view photos from the May 4 event. Merging music with visuals is not new. But, on Friday, May 4, the Charlotte Symphony is exploring new territory with the premiere of an original animated video by visual artist Matthew Weinstein to be displayed on a screen suspended above the […]
Article · April 30, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
MoNA Gallery is a funky, eclectic place to experience local handmade art. MoNA — which is short for Museum of Neighborhood Art — is comfortable and inviting while still having a gallery feel. MoNA’s mission is to promote the works of local and regional emerging and established artists through monthly exhibitions, special events, classes and […]
Article · April 26, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
There has been a great deal of bad press regarding the wealthy in our nation. Yet, many of these same people are generous and philanthropic beyond what the rest of us often realize. The Foundation For The Carolinas is a local example of a successful hub for philanthropy through the generosity of many, and its […]
Article · April 23, 2012 by carmella.jarvi