Albert Schweitzer said “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” Charlotteans can turn to many places or feline friendships, but for music that soothes the soul – and doesn’t break the bank – the city’s residents turn to Charlotte Chamber Music. The organization, founded in 1995, enriches the […]
Article · January 6, 2011 by bea.quirk
With the recession clouds seemingly beginning to break up, and with the start of a new year, Red Sky Gallery owner Kellie Scott is offering something new and different. Starting Jan. 14, Red Sky will offer a concurrent exhibition at both locations: the 6,000-squre-foot flagship gallery at 1244 East Blvd. and the 1,800-square-foot space at the […]
Article · January 4, 2011 by bea.quirk
Whenever a new year begins, all eyes become focused on the future. All of us, as Emily Dickinson wrote, “dwell in possibility.” Here’s what several leaders of Charlotte’s arts organizations hope will come true in 2011. John Boyer, CEO, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: “I am certain that 2011 will fully reveal Charlotte as a […]
Article · December 30, 2010 by bea.quirk
Charlotte will once again ring in the new year with its annual First Night Charlotte event starting Dec. 31 in uptown that will highlight and celebrate the city’s cultural offerings. There will be child-oriented activities throughout the day, followed by an array of performances beginning at 8 p.m. along South Tryon Street. There will be […]
Article · December 23, 2010 by bea.quirk
Donna Scott has enthralled Charlotte theater-goers the last several years with thought-provoking productions such as The Body Chronicles and spirited plays such as The Dixie Swim Club. Now she has brought her production talents to the world of cinema – and hoping for a worldwide audience. A recent Regional Artist Project Grant (RAPG) of $3,000 […]
Article · December 21, 2010 by bea.quirk
In its first year of operation, Charlotte’s Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture surpassed projections with 67,000 people visiting the facility to view exhibits, engage with artists and take classes. About 57,000 had been expected. For CEO David Taylor, that’s just the beginning. “I see the center as a journey, and we […]
Article · December 16, 2010 by bea.quirk
After its grand opening in October that attracted 20,000 people during its first weekend, the Mint Museum Uptown is now the center of attention for visual arts lovers in Charlotte. And it is well deserving of the acclaim. But often lost in the hoopla is the fact that the original Mint Museum at 2730 Randolph […]
Article · December 8, 2010 by bea.quirk
After 22 years of presenting contemporary, cutting-edge plays, The Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte has definitely established a reputation for being irreverent. Even Christmas is not immune from its slightly askew and whacky view of the world. ‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!)’ manages to poke fun and satirize many of our Beloved Holiday […]
Article · December 6, 2010 by bea.quirk