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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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Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have a peculiar amount of book-related public art

By Mark I. West January 22, 2020 The printed, physical book is such a common object that one can easily overlook what a wondrous thing it really is. More than any other object, the book is associated with knowledge. For an everyday item, it possesses...
By CLTure January 22, 2020
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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, 2020 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...
By CLTure January 16, 2020
Art

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...
By CLTure January 15, 2020
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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...
By CLTure January 7, 2020
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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...
By CLTure December 5, 2019
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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...
By CLTure November 23, 2019
Art

Vibrant 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...
By CLTure November 18, 2019
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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...
By CLTure November 14, 2019
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Booth Playhouse will transform into a 360-degree arena for LA-based dance company CONTRA-TIEMPO

By Matt Cosper October 22, 2019 A tight knit crew of acclaimed LA-based dancers and musicians are heading our way in November, making a joyful noise and turning stereotypes on their heads. Fans of the avant-garde, this is your cue to rejoice: CONTRA-TIEMPO is coming....
By CLTure October 22, 2019

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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 Mark I. West January 22, 2020 The printed, physical book is such a common object that one can easily overlook what a wondrous thing it really is. More than any other object, the book is associated with knowledge. For an everyday item, it possesses...

By CLTure News January 16, 2020 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

By Matt Cosper October 22, 2019 A tight knit crew of acclaimed LA-based dancers and musicians are heading our way in November, making a joyful noise and turning stereotypes on their heads. Fans of the avant-garde, this is your cue to rejoice: CONTRA-TIEMPO is coming....