Folks gathered at Neighborhood Theatre on Thursday for volume 11 of Pecha Kucha. The event offered up a hodgepodge of presenters who speak on topics that range from arts to social justice, life experiences and more. There was also music, dance and experimental theatrics. All-in-all, the presenters were inspirational, thought-provoking and entertaining. (Photos by Mert Jones)
Front Row Charlotte is a charity fashion event in which every attendee has a front row seat. For those of us who've ever been stuck behind a particularly tall person or someone who just can't stop fidgeting, the setup was awesome at CenterStage@NoDa. The models who walked during the March 5 event - Front Row's third edition, which sold out within six days of launching ticket sales - offered looks from five local boutiques: Coral, Our Place, Coplon's, Social Dress Shop and Poole Shop.
I say Front Row Charlotte was a fashion event rather than a show (although many people in attendance had dressed as though they'd be sauntering down the catwalk) because the focus of the evening centered on local businesses. Video interviews featuring the shop owners served as introductions before each store's showcase; two jewelry lines, Erin McDermott and Melvin, were additionally spotlighted; and attendees could purchase the outfits in a small shopping area after the show.
While the chosen looks circling the walkway were impressive - I've got my eye on you, Social Dress Shop - what was more fantastic was how much money Front Row Charlotte raised for Baby Bundles, a local charity working to help new mothers in financial need with baby supplies. No matter where you're sitting in an audience during an event, $10,000 for a good cause is pretty damn cool.
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The Latin American Coalition's annual Brazilian Carnaval was filled with dancing, live music (batucada, samba, tropicalia and other Brazilian beats), costumes, food, drinks and an indoor marketplace at Grady Cole Center on Saturday. (Photos by Mert Jones)
The Pretty Things Peepshow stopped by Chop Shop in NoDa for a vaudeville show, while on a traveling tour. Some entertaining elements of the show include sword swallowing, go-go dancing, juggling, whip-cracking, classic burlesque, belly dancing and more. (Photos by Justin Driscoll)
Voted "Best Club DJ" in CL's 2013 Best of Charlotte issue, Arthur Brouthers is known around town for spinning at local hot spots on a regular basis. It's one thing to see him in this type of setting and another to see him step away from the turntables to pursue other creative endeavors. Brouthers' latest art exhibit, Beneath (continues through April 3) features mixed-media paintings. Brouthers celebrated the opening at Gallery Deep with music by Collectr during a reception last Friday. (Photos by Justin Driscoll)
Fashion, art and music collided during D'vine Events and Entertainment's FAM: An Upscale Urban Fashion, Art and Music Show on Saturday. Power 98's Yasmin Young hosted the stylish shindig, which showcased new clothing by Charlotte-based designers and featured live music with performances by Quaz, EVG Rebel, Amanda Pollard and Shawn Prynce. (Photos by Mert Jones)
Love was in the air during Creative Loafing's nontraditional wedding expo, UnBridaled, which took place Jan. 30 at Extravaganza Depot. The event, featuring an array of local services and vendors specializing in confections, food, booze and more, was geared towards helping folks plan their big day. I do, I do, I do! (Photos by Justin Driscoll)
The Triptych Collective presented Genealogy, a Benefit for Charlotte Family Housing, at the Chop Shop on Dec. 12, 2013.
The Triptych Collective is a group of artists which blends live music, dance performances and visual art in order to create a thought-provoking performance in a non-traditional space.
(Photos by Mert Jones)
Me, Myself & I Fest at Snug Harbor on Nov. 30, 2013, celebrated the solo performer by featuring the Luciferian Agenda, Modern Primitives' frontman Travis Phillips, Human Pippi, Your Fuzzy Friends, Canalvision and Replichrist. (Photos by Jeff Taylor)
Tim Sheaffer opened his studio to the public for a show on Nov. 30, 2013. The annual event is a way for Sheaffer, as an artist, to thank his supporters. (Photos by Jeff Taylor)
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