Charlotte Ballet’s “Peter Pan.” Photo by Peter Zay Neverland returns to Charlotte this week with Charlotte Ballet’s rendition of Peter Pan. Opening March 12th, Peter Pan will run at the Knight Theater until March 22nd. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online or by calling 704-372-1000. Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Peter Pan follows the traditional […]
Article · March 10, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek
A new hotel, Le Méridien, has opened in Uptown Charlotte. The global brand is not only quirky with a boutique feel, but it is also determined to delve into the local arts scene and unlock Queen City culture for its guests. Two of Le Méridien’s initiatives, LM100 and Unlock Art, have the potential to increase […]
Article · March 5, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek
McColl Center Artist-in-Residence Robert Karimi. This Saturday, join Robert Karimi, artist-in-residence at the McColl Center for Art+Innovation, for a lively event at the 7th Street Public Market in Uptown Charlotte. The event, Viva La Bicycle Parade + Progressive Food Party, will be filled with high-energy activities using performance, food samples, humor and interaction to promote healthy […]
Article · February 26, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek
The much beloved sounds of Mozart, Strauss and Brahms will fill Belk Theater this weekend as the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performs a Classic Series concert conducted by Christopher Warren-Green. The program will include Mozart’s “The Impresario Overture,” Strauss’ ” Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme” and Brahms’ “Piano Concerto No. 2” featuring pianist Lukas Vondracek. Vondracek made his […]
Article · February 19, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek
Valentine’s Day weekend plans still unsettled? Look no further than the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art’s “Music and Museum” program featuring soprano Helen Goldsby. This performance, “Chamber of Love VI: Serenades and Ballades,” will showcase compositions by Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninoff, Fauré and Puccini. The concert will be performed in the fourth-floor gallery on February 15th at […]
Article · February 12, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek
Four new works will premiere at Charlotte Ballet’s ever popular and exciting “Innovative Works” production. Choreographers David Ingram, Mark Diamond, Sasha Janes and Dwight Rhoden have all created new ballets for this season’s show. Only two weekends remain to experience them. “Peace Piece” by Dwight Rhoden featuring dancers Jordan Leeper and Anna Gerberich. Photo by […]
Article · February 9, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek
Laura Williams, 2013 Annuale Winner. The Light Factory’s 7th annual juried show is fast approaching. A call for entries recently went out for innovative and challenging works from photographers across the country. The Annuale will be on display in April and will consist of six photographers, each represented by five to seven images. Photographers are […]
Article · February 5, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek
An example of stained glass by Lauren Puckett. Are you an art lover interested in supporting local artists? Want to attend a series of exclusive events to meet local artists and other art lovers? If so, then the Arts and Science Council’s Community Supported Art program (CSA) is likely for you. Shares for the 2015 […]
Article · January 29, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek
A new round of artists-in-residence arrived at the McColl Center for Art + Innovation this month. The new artists represent a variety of styles and media, but there is a significant focus on the Environment and Craft Spheres of Impact. These thematic realms are part of the McColl Center’s goal to create meaningful partnerships between […]
Article · January 27, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek
The North Carolina Dance Festival (NCDF) is back in the Queen City on January 24th at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne R. Belk Theater of Robinson Hall. This performance will feature five touring choreographers selected by Dance Project, as well as two local artists. Dance Project, a non-profit organization under the direction of Jan Van […]
Article · January 22, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek
Bridget Riley. Photo by Ida Kar (1963) © National Portrait Gallery This evening, Monday, January 12th, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art will host a gallery talk with Karen Stock, Associate Professor of Art History at Winthrop University, in conjunction with its current exhibition “British Invasion.” Stock will explore the work of Bridget Riley in […]
Article · January 12, 2015 by Katherine Balcerek