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You can borrow e-books, audiobooks, movies, and more from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library online

By CLTure News April 13, 2020 Running out of things to do during this social distancing period? If you’ve already used up all of your free trials of streaming services, it might be time to check out some new content. Most of us remember the...
By CLTure April 13, 2020
Art

Artist Relief Fund will award $5,000 grants to artists impacted by COVID-19 nationwide

By CLTure News April 8, 2020 (Updated) A coalition of national arts advocates including Creative Capital, Academy of American Poets, Artadia, United States Artists, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, MAP Fund, and National YoungArts Foundation, have announced a new relief campaign to help artists nationwide during these...
By CLTure April 8, 2020
Art

ASC has launched a Relief Fund for local creatives impacted by COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County

By CLTure News April 1, 2020 (updated) The Arts & Science Council has launched a fund to support artists and performers living in Charlotte-Mecklenburg that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The Mecklenburg County Resiliency Fund for local creatives will assist those directly...
By CLTure April 1, 2020
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NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund will provide up to $500 for qualified applicants

By CLTure News March 27, 2020 The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association has launched a relief fund to provide financial assistance for restaurant, bar and hotel workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund will support employees of restaurants, bars and hotels that face...
By CLTure March 27, 2020
Community

You can now text 877-877 to find free meals nearby in North Carolina for kids

By CLTure March 27, 2020 No Kid Hungry, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper have announced a new texting tool for parents to find meals nearby in North Carolina during the Covid-19 crisis. Parents who need assistance with free meal sites can text...
By CLTure March 27, 2020
Community

The Common Market in Plaza Midwood has announced temporary delivery services with a hilarious video

By Cameron Lee March 22, 2020 During these unprecedented times, restaurants, bars and breweries are having to pivot fast to transition their business models to maintain their revenue streams. Earlier this week, Forbes published an article on Plaza Midwood’s Resident Culture Brewing, detailing ways the...
By CLTure March 22, 2020
Community

Charlotte food banks, free pantries and resources for families in need

By CLTure March 15, 2020 (updated) North Carolina offers several food banks and free pantries that assist families during trying times. Many food banks partner with churches, soup kitchens, and shelters throughout the state, and are also a great place to learn about resources and...
By CLTure March 15, 2020
Art

Here’s your chance to share your thoughts on Arts and Culture in Charlotte

By CLTure February 24, 2020 ASC is conducting a public input survey to learn more about Mecklenburg County residents’ priorities for arts and cultural investments. Your input will help them explore ways to strengthen and improve access to our community’s many arts, science and history...
By CLTure February 24, 2020
Art

‘PDA’ is a multimedia art exhibit exploring cultural perceptions of love and affection

By Shirley Griffith February 8, 2020 This Valentine’s Day weekend, you can share a love of art and community by bringing your friends or special someone to Crown Station for the gallery opening of PDA, a multimedia art exhibit created by Julio Gonzalez and Jillian...
By CLTure February 8, 2020
Community

Mural, sculpture and film released in memory of Plaza Midwood staple Jonathan Mariano

By Shaun Bowman Cover photo: Mural by James Jefferies and Mike Wirth. January 22, 2020 The Plaza Midwood neighborhood is evolving fast. New restaurants are popping up on every corner and many old staples have served their last customers. But despite all these changes, the...
By CLTure January 23, 2020

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By CLTure News April 13, 2020 Running out of things to do during this social distancing period? If you’ve already used up all of your free trials of streaming services, it might be time to check out some new content. Most of us remember the...

By CLTure News March 27, 2020 The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association has launched a relief fund to provide financial assistance for restaurant, bar and hotel workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund will support employees of restaurants, bars and hotels that face...

By CLTure March 27, 2020 No Kid Hungry, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper have announced a new texting tool for parents to find meals nearby in North Carolina during the Covid-19 crisis. Parents who need assistance with free meal sites can text...

By CLTure March 15, 2020 (updated) North Carolina offers several food banks and free pantries that assist families during trying times. Many food banks partner with churches, soup kitchens, and shelters throughout the state, and are also a great place to learn about resources and...

By CLTure February 24, 2020 ASC is conducting a public input survey to learn more about Mecklenburg County residents’ priorities for arts and cultural investments. Your input will help them explore ways to strengthen and improve access to our community’s many arts, science and history...

By Shirley Griffith February 8, 2020 This Valentine’s Day weekend, you can share a love of art and community by bringing your friends or special someone to Crown Station for the gallery opening of PDA, a multimedia art exhibit created by Julio Gonzalez and Jillian...

By Shaun Bowman Cover photo: Mural by James Jefferies and Mike Wirth. January 22, 2020 The Plaza Midwood neighborhood is evolving fast. New restaurants are popping up on every corner and many old staples have served their last customers. But despite all these changes, the...