Ask any adult artist about their earliest influences and it is likely they’ll answer, “a teacher.” Many a creative spirit was nurtured, challenged and inspired by a special teacher in their formative years. Being a kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade art teacher may not be as glamorous or prestigious as teaching privately or at the university level. However, one […]
Article · March 12, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
“Sleeping Beauty’s” timeless tale of a beautiful princess, a dashing prince and the triumph of good over evil with a single kiss has delighted audiences for years. North Carolina Dance Theatre (a Knight arts grantee) is performing the entire “Sleeping Beauty” for the very first time. “Sleeping Beauty” is a powerful and entertaining mesmerizing work […]
Article · March 8, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
March is “National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” and once again art is helping to heal. Charlotte Art League is highlighting its partnership with Goodwill Industries with its fifth annual “Color My Dreams” art exhibit through March 30. A dream is something close to our hearts. It may complete us. In an ideal world, we could […]
Article · March 5, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
Charlotte may not have a huge Indie Film industry, but our area does have its own growing film trade and more venues are showing independent films. For people who are hungry for less mainstream entertainment, you are in for a real treat during the month of March. The Charlotte Film Festival returns for its sixth […]
Article · March 1, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
Whether Russian films or music by Russian composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the Ulysses Spring Festival of the Arts is about all things Russian. The culture, art and music are expressed through a number of different venues — the combined creative efforts of many Charlotte arts organizations throughout the month of March. The theme for the very […]
Article · February 27, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
On Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 the CLT Dance Weekend will be taking over Spirit Square in uptown Charlotte. Master classes, a variety of dance performances and even a free panel discussion about the future of dance are all part of this weekend celebration. All of this will happen in Spirit Square, located […]
Article · February 23, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
Do you have spring fever? Looking for some exciting experiences? There is a new Spring Festival of the Arts in Charlotte. “Ulysses” is a month-long, innovative addition to the rich artistic fabric of the Carolinas landscape. It will debut Saturday, Feb. 25 with a free family friendly Community Day at Levine Museum of the New South (a […]
Article · February 20, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
Opera and family are not two ideas that usually go together. But, to think of it another way, children who experience live performances — of opera or other classical music — are often more inclined to participate, enjoy and support the arts as adults. Now take the children’s classic story Pinocchio (adapted by John Davies) […]
Article · February 16, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, Architect Craig Dykers — of the world renowned firm Snøhetta — will present a lecture on his firm’s work at the UNC Charlotte Center City Building. This lecture is co-sponsored by AIA Charlotte, The Mint Museum (a Knight arts grantee) and the UNC Charlotte School of Architecture. A reception will begin […]
Article · February 13, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
It’s not about black. And, it’s not about white or other. Johnson C. Smith University is about urban diversity, coming together for a better future of growth and success for its students and the surrounding communities. At the forefront of this change is its new arts curriculum and the “Arts Factory.” Johnson C. Smith University […]
Article · February 9, 2012 by carmella.jarvi
With the recent spring-like weather, it’s hard not to think about getting out. February is chock full of various arts offerings, including a lot of musical performances inspired by this romantic month. Of course, the best place to start looking for what’s happening is our own Charlotte Culture Guide (sponsored by the Arts & Science […]
Article · February 6, 2012 by carmella.jarvi