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Heritage Gallery
Through May 26Visual Arts
This exhibit features works of art, archival documents and photographs that document the growth and evolution of Mint Museum.
Lake Wylie Splash Dash
Sat., June 8Festivals/Events
5K and 10k sponsored by the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce. Runners who register on the day of the race will receive a T-shirt (as supplies last). Proceeds go to the Camp Thunderbird Scholarship Fund. To register, call 803-831-2827 or visit www.lakewyliesplashdash.com. Registration for the race is $20-$25; $10 to walk
Kaleidoscope of Colors Presented by Piedmont Daylily Club
Sat., June 15, 9 a.m.Clubs & Organizations
Hybrid Daylily sales, Planting seed with Children, Judging Show-Open to Public, Educational Seminars, Offscape Competition, Flower Design Exhibit, Photography Competition and Silent Auction. Hope to see you there. Free
Habitat Mud Volleyball Tournament
Sun., June 23, 1-5 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
In its seventh year, this muddy volleyball tournament is an annual fundraiser that helps Habitat for Humanity build and repair homes for Charlotte's low-income families. $150-200 (teams of six)
Habitat Mud Volleyball Tournament
Sun., June 23, 1-5 p.m.Festivals/Events, Sports & Recreation
In its seventh year, this muddy volleyball tournament is an annual fundraiser that helps Habitat for Humanity build and repair homes for Charlotte's low-income families. Come prepared to get dirty. $150-$200 (teams of six)
CineMás presents: Violeta Went to Heaven
Thu., July 11, 7 p.m.
704-941-2557Film
The Latin American Coalition is proud to present the extraordinary story of the iconic poet, musician and folksinger Violeta Parra, whose songs have become hymns for Chileans and Latin Americans alike. Director Andres Wood (Machuca) traces the intensity and explosive vitality of her life, from humble origins to international fame, her defense of indigenous cultures and devotion to her art.
$5.00 (Cash ONLY)
Ida Kohlmeyer and Romare Bearden
Through July 27Visual Arts
One of the South’s finest abstract expressionist artists, New Orleans-native Ida Kohlmeyer’s works merit a trip to Jerald Melberg Gallery. The solo exhibition is comprised of paintings, limited edition prints and small sculptures. Kohlmeyer, who uses vibrant colors to dramatize her geometric shapes and shifting symbols, was influenced by abstract greats Hans Hofmann and Mark Rothko. In honor of Charlotte’s new Romare Bearden Park, there will also be a small exhibit of Romare Bearden’s St. Maarten watercolors.
Free admission
Robin B Band
Fri., May 31, Sat., June 1, Fri., Aug. 2, Sat., Aug. 3, Fri., Sept. 27 and Sat., Sept. 28Pop/Rock
New Eyes on America: The Genius of Richard Caton Woodville
June 29-Nov. 3Visual Arts
This exhibition will feature approximately four dozed paintings and works on paper by Richard Caton Woodville and his contemporaries, and offering a fascinating window onto this dynamic, transformative moment in our country's history.
The American Art Tile, 1880-1940
Through Dec. 29Visual Arts
This exhibition will feature approximately 40 decorative tiles from The Mint Museum's permanent collection, including the permanently installed fireplace, Arkansas Traveller.
Fashionable Silhouettes
Through Dec. 31Visual Arts
The exhibit features garments and accessories spanning three centuries of fashion history. $5-$10; free for children 4 years old and under; free on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m.
Threads of Identity: Contemporary Maya Textiles
Through Dec. 31Visual Arts
The exhibit features traditional Maya clothing, including fashions of the Kaqchikel, Ixil, K'iche', Mam, Tz'utujil, Chuj, Awakatek, Jakaltek, and Poqomchi' from Guatemala, and Tzotzil and Tzeltal from Chiapas, Mexico. $5-$10; free for children 4 years old and under; free on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m.
The Transformed Self: Performance Masks from Mexico
Through Dec. 31Visual Arts
The works come from the primary mask-producing regions of Mexico where dance performances commonly accompany religious rituals and civic events. $5-$10; free for children 4 years old and under; free on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m.
Dior, Balmain, Saint Laurent: Elegance and Ease
Through Jan. 12, 2014Visual Arts
Elegance and Ease explores the fashion of these three top Parisian designers with selections from The Mint Museum's Fashion Collection.
