Arts Agenda Search
15 Year Anniversary Group
Through May 31Visual Arts
With gallery closings on the rise, we’re especially pleased to announce a reopening. Hidell Brooks Gallery, which closed its doors back in November of 2012 to renovate and expand its quarters, is back in the game with three distinct exhibition spaces and more storage space. The new floorplan is credited to Lindsay Smith — who also designed the gallery back in 1998 — of Dimcheff Smith Studio. To celebrate, Hidell Brooks will be having a reception for its 15 Year Anniversary Group. The exhibit will showcase artwork by 34 different artists of varying styles and mediums. They include works by artist Sherrie Wolf, who combines detailed still lifes with a backdrop of whimsical landscapes, portraiture and scenery; Selena Beaudry, who uses cut-up pieces of painted paper to intricately layer her colorful, funky compositions; and Miranda Lake, who uses wax and collage to create psychedelic nature displays. Katherine Ace, Philip Geiger, Johan Hagaman, David Kroll, Rana Raochet, Amanda Talley, and many others will also be sharing.
Free admission
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.
American Ceramics, 1825-1875
OngoingVisual Arts
An examination of period evolution, expansion and innovation.
American Glass
OngoingVisual Arts
The exhibit showcases works from American glass companies and a variety of styles and forms from 19th and 20th centuries.
Arts of Africa
OngoingVisual Arts
A collection of art forms showcasing the vast cultural, physical, historical and religious diversity that can be found across the African continent.
Author signing: David Gillham - City of Women
Mon., May 27, 1 p.m.Readings & Signings
It is 1943--the height of the Second World War. With the men away at the front, Berlin has become a city of women. On the surface, Sigrid Schroder is the model German soldier's wife: She goes to work every day, does as much with her rations as she can, and dutifully cares for her meddling mother-in-law, all the while ignoring the horrific immoralities of the regime.
Author signing: Karen Pullen - Cold Feet: A Stella Lavender Mystery
Sun., May 26, 2 p.m.Readings & Signings
Special Agent Stella Lavender is looking forward to an elegant outdoor wedding, a much-needed change of pace from her adrenaline-fueled work as an undercover drug agent. On the grassy lawn of the Rosscairn Castle B&B, she waits with the couple’s family and friends for the ceremony to begin. But one of them has other plans, and as the guests grow restive, the satin-clad bride is dying most horribly. When the sheriff asks for Stella’s assistance, she’s energized by the opportunity to prove herself. But why would someone kill Justine, the bride, on her wedding day?
Author signing: Tamar Myers - The Girl Who Married an Eagle: A Mystery
Wed., May 29, 7 p.m.Readings & Signings
When Julia Elaine Newton, a young, pretty Ohio girl, volunteered to go on a mission to the Belgian Congo, she knew it was going to be a huge change. But she never expected to wind up teaching at an all-girls boarding school that consisted mostly of runaway child brides!
Much to her chagrin, Buakane was born beautiful. If only she'd been ugly, Chief Eagle would not have noticed her. Escaping from an arranged marriage, the scrappy young girl finds her way to Julia Newton and the school.
Back to the Garden
Through June 1Visual Arts
Opening reception on April 5th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free
Carolina's Got Art
Through July 27Visual Arts
Just because you live in NoDa doesn’t mean you support the arts scene. That’s because to really support the Carolina arts scene you’d have to venture outside of the Q.C. to spot the works of other artists who are doing things with canvas, ceramics or whatever other mediums they fancy. That’s where the folks behind Carolina’s Got Art comes in. Created in 2009 by Elder Gallery owner Larry Elder, CGA rounds up artists, both professional and non, from North and South Carolina for a competition and exhibition that brings their works into the public eye — and to Charlotte, where they showcase at Elder Gallery. This year, more than 1,000 artists submitted 2,800 different pieces of work, which is more than the gallery has room for. Not to worry, the entries are all being shown in three different exhibitions of work. The juried portion of the exhibition opens on May 3 with an awards presentation. This specific exhibit concludes on June 1 and will be followed by two more, June 7-29 and July 5-27. For more information, visit www.carolinasgotart.com. Free admission. Opening and award presentation on May 3, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Juried exhibit continues through June 1.
Free admission
Caroline Calouche & Co. Summer Camps
Starts June 10. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. Continues through Aug. 2
(704) 804-2731Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Let your child have an experience of a life time dancing and flying around this summer with CC&Co.! Our Summer Camp is a full day of classes in aerial, contemporary, jazz, improvisation and arts/crafts. Each Friday at 4:30pm, students will perform in an informal showing at the studio for their parents, families and friends. No prior dance or aerial experience necessary, just a desire to dance and have fun!
1 week: $200; 2 weeks: $350; 3 weeks: $525; 4 weeks: $700
9129 Monroe Rd., Suite 150
Matthews/Southeast Charlotte
704-804-2731classes@carolinecalouche.org
Charlotte Nature Museum Exhibits
Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.Museums
Features live exhibits of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians native to North Carolina. Get close to wildlife by walking among butterflies in a Butterfly Pavilion, observing live animals in both Creative Cavern and Insect Alley and hang out in "Our Big Backyard" or explore the Paw Paw Nature Trail.
Charlotte Trolley Powerhouse Museum exhibit
Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.Museums
Museum offers a glimpse into the significant role that trolleys played in the social and economic development of Charlotte.
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)
Classically Inspired: European Ceramics Circa 1800
OngoingVisual Arts
Showing examples of European ceramics and other works from the Mint Museum's permanent collection that were inspired by classical antiquity.
