Synonyms for the word “homeless” are unhoused, nomadic, outcast and desolate. Folks struggling with reliable and safe places to sleep may feel this way sometimes. This economy’s impact on so many is an opportunity to approach homelessness with new ideas and look at programs that are working. One of Charlotte’s bright spots of hope is […]
Article · July 14, 2011 by carmella.jarvi
It is no secret our economy is struggling. These challenges impact every area of society, the arts included. However, out of these difficult times, new business models and opportunities for success are born. Like other cities, the local gallery scene in Charlotte is bittersweet. During the past 20 years, Charlotte’s galleries have grown and changed. […]
Article · July 11, 2011 by carmella.jarvi
Art has different functions for each of us. And although these are often shared experiences, every encounter can be very personal. Experiencing art in real life is transformational. Walking into Lark & Key Gallery to see the newest show, “Second Nature,” was about more than seeing new work. As I stepped through the door of […]
Article · July 7, 2011 by carmella.jarvi
Noda, a well-known, artsy neighborhood in Charlotte centered around North Davidson Street, is getting a major entrance makeover by local artist William Puckett. He is painting murals on most of the underside of the Matheson Street Bridge. Throughout the past decade, NoDa’s art scene experienced growth spurts and contractions, but neighbors, artists and entrepreneurs continue […]
Article · July 4, 2011 by carmella.jarvi
There are some common threads that bind us. A universal principle is there will always be a “new crop” coming up: new artists, musicians, actors, teachers, business leaders, etc. This is an exciting concept to embrace, knowing there is another cool artist to discover around the corner. Remy St. Claire is an up-and-coming bluesy rock […]
Article · June 30, 2011 by carmella.jarvi
Public art can be found throughout Charlotte. To highlight some of these diverse artworks in the uptown area, the Arts & Science Council put together a Public Art Walking Tour podcast. This is so easy to use, and it guides you through a cross section of the free art in our city. Even if you […]
Article · June 27, 2011 by carmella.jarvi
Looking for some local theater to entertain and get you thinking? This weekend is your last chance to catch some shows from a summer crop of quite interesting performances. From local original productions to classics, our Charlotte venues are offering diverse themes for a variety of audiences. Theater, like so many of the arts, is […]
Article · June 23, 2011 by carmella.jarvi
Open studios are not new. For years, artists opened up their world to others. Often when one thinks about an “open studio,” we envision the artist in their recently tidied space with brushes or other supplies neatly put away. But McColl Center for Visual Art (the Center) is on the cutting edge of contemporary art […]
Article · June 20, 2011 by carmella.jarvi
What is busking? The dictionary defines busk as “to play music or otherwise perform for voluntary donations in the street or in subways.” New York City, San Francisco, Austin and Portland are cities that come to mind when you think about vibrant and truly diverse city entertainment in which street performers are an integral part. […]
Article · June 16, 2011 by carmella.jarvi
This Saturday, June 18 is the Eighth Annual Beatles Tribute presented by John Tosco. It is just like a Tosco Music Party, only Beatles songs are performed. The format of the evening is one song by each of a variety of approximately 25 scheduled acts (professional and amateur) who donate their time and talent. The evening […]
Article · June 13, 2011 by carmella.jarvi
North Carolina artists, along with Project Art Aid, are joining The American Cancer Society in “Making strides against breast cancer.” The culmination of this work is the Project Art Aid Goes Pink Premiere Exhibition and Auction on Friday, June 17 in the Wachovia Atrium at 301 S. Tryon St. in uptown Charlotte. Project Art Aid, the […]
Article · June 9, 2011 by carmella.jarvi