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Charlotte Ballet Resident Choreographer Mthuthuzeli November’s passion for music and his homeland comes to life in ‘From Africa With Love’
By Cameron Lee September 29, 2026 Music has always been an integral part of Charlotte Ballet resident choreographer Mthuthuzeli November’s work. A Benois de la Danse and Laurence Olivier Award winner, November often creates original music for his choreographic works, utilizing percussion and even his...
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Charlotte Film Festival returns this week with more than 170 films, including the premiere of ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’
By Cameron Lee September 21, 2026 Photo: William Greaves Productions Charlotte Film Festival returns to Independent Picture House this week with more than 170 feature-length films, documentaries, and shorts, and among the marquee screenings will be the regional premiere of Once Upon a Time in...
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FOMO, the sprawling cultural block party, is looking to make a civic impact as the 2026 midterm elections near
By Cameron Lee September 15, 2026 Photo: David Landinez As the 2026 midterm elections quickly approach, one of Charlotte’s biggest recurring parties, FOMO, is getting civically engaged, using its platform to encourage voter registration through an event called “Get In The Booth.” The event builds...
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Charlotte Asian Film Festival brings a diverse mix of stories exploring identity, family, friendship, and social dynamics
By Cameron Lee August 27, 2026 When we talk about storytelling today, the conversation often centers on algorithms, engagement, and the challenge of distilling stories into digestible, minutes-long clips. But few formats capture the emotional depth and intimacy of storytelling quite like short films experienced...
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Charlotte viral comedian Julian Cross wants to make the world a little better — and make you laugh
By Cameron Lee August 5, 2026 Julian Cross has been making people laugh and entertaining audiences for nearly his entire life — it’s just now that he has the platform. The 28-year-old Charlotte native has captivated a national audience with his candid and sincere observations...
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Brandon Miller and his Team Miller Foundation are hosting their first-ever Pickleball Classic at Rally Pickleball in Charlotte
By Cameron Lee July 31, 2026 Brandon Miller is entering his fourth season as the Charlotte Hornets’ star shooting guard, and he’s looking to elevate his leadership not only on the court but also in the community, hosting his first-ever celebrity pickleball tournament, Paddle for...
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My Brother’s Keeper wants to build a Charlotte guide for youth activities, events, and experiences
By Cameron Lee July 24, 2026 Ricky Singh, a Charlotte-based artist, educator, and executive director of the nonprofit My Brother’s Keeper Charlotte-Mecklenburg, wants to create a citywide events guide for the youth. Inspired by New York City’s Summer in N.Y.C., which was produced by the...
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Darius Lockhart is creating his own wrestling universe with ASÉ, and a platform for a generation of Black wrestlers in the region
By Cameron Lee June 24, 2026 When we first spoke with Darius Lockhart — “The Intergalactic Soul,” as he’s known in the ring — in the summer of 2024, ASÉ Wrestling was less than a year old but already carving out a distinct identity in...
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Makayla Binter is a creative connector and catalyst for Charlotte’s arts scene
By Cameron Lee June 4, 2026 Photo: @untitled.exposure Charlotte artist and self-described “community catalyst,” Makayla Binter has always been active, moving fluidly between athletics, academics, and creative pursuits since her high school years. Growing up in Rochester, New York, she was a standout multi-sport athlete...
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ASC’s Regional Artist Directory will help Carolina artists secure public art projects with budgets of up to $100,000
By Cameron Lee May 19, 2026 Cover Photo: “Generations of Growth” by Bree Stallings Since 2020, the Arts & Science Council has managed a regional directory designed to expand the pool of creators across North and South Carolina eligible for site-specific public art projects in...
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