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For the first time ever, The Blumey Awards will take place digitally on PBS Charlotte
By Matt Cosper May 8, 2020 Among the many local events cancelled in the Covid-19 crisis, one was a particularly major blow to local musical theatre fanatics: the Blumey Awards. Presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts, The Blumeys are an annual celebration of high school musical...
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The U.S. National Whitewater Center will reopen with limited activities
By CLTure News May 7, 2020 The U.S. National Whitewater Center has announced pursuant to Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 138 issued on May 5, 2020, the outdoor center will resume a few limited activities beginning Saturday, May 9, 2020. Among the limited activities included...
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Beatties Ford Road Regional Library renamed in honor of Allegra Westbrooks, first African American librarian and public supervisor in Charlotte
By Cameron Lee May 2, 2020 (updated) Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has announced the Beatties Ford Road Regional Library will be renamed the Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library. The historic renaming marks the first time the library has been named after an individual. Raised in Fayetteville, NC,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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You can now text 877-877 to find free meals nearby in North Carolina for kids
By CLTure News 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...
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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...
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Local food banks, free pantries and resources in the Charlotte area for families in need
By CLTure News March 15, 2020 With the Covid-19 pandemic causing drastic preventative measures across the world, and governor Roy Cooper recently issuing an executive order to halt mass gatherings of over 100 people in North Carolina, many small businesses and families will see their...
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