A new initiative by Blumenthal Performing Arts called Whirl is bringing local artists to Blumenthal’s stages as it encourages greater public participation in the performing arts. Parts of this initiative are bi-monthly Open Mic nights, giving Charlotte’s local talent a chance to take the stage. Open Mic nights are free and open to performers and […]

“Mario Botta: Architecture and Memory.” Museum architecture gets all too scant attention within museum exhibition galleries, but the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is reversing this trend with its newest exhibition: “Mario Botta: Architecture and Memory.” Focusing on the Bechtler Museum’s own building and the architect who designed it, “Mario Botta: Architecture and Memory” explores Botta’s career […]

“Innovative Works” photo by Jeff Cravotta. Now through February 15th, North Carolina Dance Theatre’s signature performance, “Innovative Works,” gives audiences an unprecedented viewing experience and access to the dancers and artists with the intimate 200-seat 701 N. Tryon Theatre and post-show reception. This year’s “Innovative Works” is also unique featuring live music, spoken word and collaborative choreography. […]

Qunyh Vantu “Thresholds” at the McColl Center. Photo by Mert Jones. Last Friday, January 24th, Quynh Vantu’s “Thresholds” opened at the McColl Center for Visual Art. Vantu, a current artist in residence at the McColl, was trained and licensed as an architect, but has since come to blend art and architecture in her practice — undistinguishing one […]

CSA produced art by Caroline Brown. Art lovers and collectors get geared up for the Arts & Science Council’s 2014 Community Supported Art Program (CSA). With only 50 shares available, the ASC will begin selling shares at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 30th for $500 online. Nine new artists have been selected by a jury of […]

Black Irish Dance Company. NCDF 2013-2014 Season. Photo by Brooke Meyer The North Carolina Dance Festival (NCDF) comes to Charlotte this Friday and Saturday January 24-25, featuring eight touring artists/choreographers selected by Dance Project, Inc. as well as six local artists and choreographers. Dance Project Inc., a non-profit organization under the direction of Jan Van […]

“Tapumes,” Henrique Oliveira, 26 March – 9 May 2009; commission, Rice University Art Gallery. World-renowned Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira is currently in Charlotte creating a site-specific installation for the University of North Carolina Charlotte at its Center City Building in the Projective Eye Gallery. Winner of the illustrious Marcantonio Vilaca prize for the arts with […]

Sonia Handelman Meyer (American, 1920-). “Tax Booth at Jehovah’s Witness Rally, Yankee Stadium,” circa 1946-50. Gelatin silver print. Courtesy of Sonia Handelman Meyer and Hodges Taylor Art Consultancy. After almost 50 years of obscurity Sonia Handelman Meyer’s social imagery and photography with the New York Photo League has been rediscovered with the first major exhibition […]

ArtPop. They are up! They are up! ArtPop billboards that is. If you have been driving in and around Charlotte since the holiday season, you will have seen Monique Luck’s collage on I-85; Jerry Kirk’s painting on Wilkinson Boulevard near Morris Field Drive; and Flavia Lovatelli’s coiled paper on I-77 near Morehead Street, not to […]

With only a cello, a bass, a sense of humor and two voices, musicians Brooks Whitehouse (cello) and Paul Sharpe (Bass) deliver a musical comedy show of the classical variety. This duo, known as Low and Lower, offer performances of artistry, virtuosity and satire. Low and Lower will be performing at the Bechtler Museum of […]

“Twelfth Night.” Now through December 21st, one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies, “Twelfth Night,” filled with disguised women, practical jokes, mistaken identities and misplaced love is being performed at the Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte by Chickspeare: Charlotte’s All-Female Shakespeare Co. Tickets are $25 and include a special appearance of NoDa Brewing Company and their holiday […]