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Dave Chappelle will play two shows in South Carolina with Andrew Yang to support presidential campaign
By CLTure News January 16, 2019 Comedian Dave Chappelle announced two shows in South Carolina this week and his endorsement for presidential candidate Andrew Yang. The shows in Columbia on January 29 at Township Auditorium and Charleston on January 30 at North Charleston Coliseum will...
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Charlotte’s John W. Love, Jr. awarded prestigious Creative Capital Award for his upcoming project, The Cathedral of Messes
By Matt Cosper Photo: Jay Weinmiller Charlotte’s John W. Love Jr. has received a Creative Capital Award for his upcoming project, The Cathedral of Messes. Creative Capital is one of the most significant granting programs in the U.S., because of the depth and breadth of...
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Making Arrangements art exhibit explores the many moods of floral design at Goodyear Arts
By Shirley Griffith January 7, 2020 When one hears the term “making arrangements,” most often funerals come to mind. Grief and loss in their quiet natural wisdom segue into planning: raw hearts beat into lists of who to call, despairing turns into ordering bouquets of...
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Soulful Noel is a Charlotte holiday music showcase and tradition
By Cameron Lee December 12, 2019 For most that know Charlotte’s Quentin Talley, you know he’s a vital conduit in the city’s arts and cultural landscape. From music to poetry to performance arts, Talley is a versatile and unconventional talent and even has his own...
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There is a giant fully functional Game Boy coming to Abari Game Bar
By Cameron Lee December 5, 2019 There’s a giant Game Boy coming to Abari Game Bar on Monday. The fully functional life-size retro gaming system utlilizing a Rasberry Pi computer system comes equipped with hundreds of classic NES/SNES games and will be fixed at Abari...
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Speedway Christmas adds all new attractions for illuminating holiday experience
By Corrine Watson November 23, 2019 Charlotte Motor Speedway is kicking off the holiday season with its 10th annual Speedway Christmas. From astounding displays of lights and decorations to holiday exhibits and events, the Speedway is sure to get the whole family into the Christmas...
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Amy Schumer will join Oprah as special guest in Charlotte
By CLTure News November 20, 2019 Oprah Winfrey has revealed more details on her upcoming tour including special guests for all nine shows. Winfrey will sit down for intimate conversations with Lady Gaga in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Tina Fey in St. Paul, MN, Amy Schumer...
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Vibrant new mural at Northwest School of the Arts sheds light on history of West Charlotte
By Brandon Lunsford November 18, 2019 If you occasionally drive past the Northwest School of the Arts on Beatties Ford Road, you may have noticed a big change there over the summer; a colorful mural has taken over the front entrance facade. As you face...
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New Cuba exhibit at Discovery Place is a cultural escape into a truly unique country
By Dante Miller November 14, 2019 When you think of Cuba, cigars, cool vintage cars, politics and, sadly, the current fuel crisis might come to mind. But there is so much more to this beautiful Caribbean island, and Charlotteans can learn all about the countries...
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Environmental activist Greta Thunberg will be in Charlotte for youth-led climate strike
By CLTure News November 7, 2019 16-year-old environmental and climate activist, Greta Thunberg tweeted Wednesday night she will be in Charlotte on Friday at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for a youth-led climate strike. This Friday I will join the...
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