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Charlotte art museums yearn for community, prepare to reopen cautiously amid COVID-19

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Charlotte art museums yearn for community, prepare to reopen cautiously amid COVID-19

Patrons can enjoy free entrance this weekend at the Bechtler and Mint Museums, while the Gantt opens Oct. 1 and McColl Center holds virtual events.

Charlotte art galleries thrive, reinvent amid Black Lives Matter and COVID-19

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Charlotte art galleries thrive, reinvent amid Black Lives Matter and COVID-19

You can join ArtPop on its mission to spread art, creativity throughout Charlotte

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You can join ArtPop on its mission to spread art, creativity throughout Charlotte

‘We can’t leave them stranded.’ A $3 million arts fund gets aid from Mecklenburg

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‘We can’t leave them stranded.’ A $3 million arts fund gets aid from Mecklenburg

Charlotte’s history and science museums reopen. They’ve been preparing for months.

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Charlotte’s history and science museums reopen. They’ve been preparing for months.

Filming for TV and movies resumes in Charlotte and elsewhere in NC amid COVID-19

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Filming for TV and movies resumes in Charlotte and elsewhere in NC amid COVID-19

Small Charlotte arts groups get creative in tackling coronavirus challenges

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Small Charlotte arts groups get creative in tackling coronavirus challenges

Singer Nina Simone’s childhood home can’t be destroyed under new plan in North Carolina

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Singer Nina Simone’s childhood home can’t be destroyed under new plan in North Carolina

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The full story behind the closing of Spoon’s BBQ. (It wasn’t the pandemic that did it.)

Biden, in Charlotte, vows to change ‘systemic racism’ during 1st NC appearance in months

Biscuit battle? Bojangles competitor to open another restaurant near Charlotte

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Carolina Panthers will have fans at home games. Here’s everything you need to know

Charlotte theaters find flexibility is key during COVID-19 as they eye the future

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Charlotte theaters find flexibility is key during COVID-19 as they eye the future

It’s a Fall Arts season like no other in Charlotte. We’ll examine how groups adapt

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It’s a Fall Arts season like no other in Charlotte. We’ll examine how groups adapt

Here’s how the symphony, ballet and opera are preparing to reopen in Charlotte

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Here’s how the symphony, ballet and opera are preparing to reopen in Charlotte

Mecklenburg, Wake lose out on up to $1 million each for arts funding in NC COVID bill

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Mecklenburg, Wake lose out on up to $1 million each for arts funding in NC COVID bill

This Charlotte apartment complex is seeking an artist-in-residence to add to its vibe

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This Charlotte apartment complex is seeking an artist-in-residence to add to its vibe

Charlotte filmmaker turned his childhood movie-making dreams into reality

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Charlotte filmmaker turned his childhood movie-making dreams into reality

Sneak peek into the Harvey B. Gantt Center’s Intersectionality exhibition

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Sneak peek into the Harvey B. Gantt Center’s Intersectionality exhibition

With help from Charlotte Ballet dancers, a choreographer explores life under quarantine

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With help from Charlotte Ballet dancers, a choreographer explores life under quarantine

Her two worlds, opera singer and Harris Teeter pharmacy tech, intertwine during COVID

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Her two worlds, opera singer and Harris Teeter pharmacy tech, intertwine during COVID

Blumenthal’s CEO says they’re pushing to open as soon as its safe

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Blumenthal’s CEO says they’re pushing to open as soon as its safe

Charlotte gyms, museums exult over easing of NC COVID restrictions, prep to reopen

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Charlotte gyms, museums exult over easing of NC COVID restrictions, prep to reopen

Watch Sloan Pearson dance to Paul Taylor’s “Aureole”

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Watch Sloan Pearson dance to Paul Taylor’s “Aureole”

COVID got you stuck at home? Stroll around and look at this outdoor art in Charlotte

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COVID got you stuck at home? Stroll around and look at this outdoor art in Charlotte

Teaching culture through costumes. Meet the women who make the Greek Fest wardrobe

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Teaching culture through costumes. Meet the women who make the Greek Fest wardrobe

Gallery: Charlotte Labor Day Parade

Gallery: Charlotte Labor Day Parade

September 5, 2016, 1:49 PM

Gallery: An unconventional 'Much Ado'

Gallery: An unconventional 'Much Ado'

May 26, 2016, 11:47 PM

Gallery: A peek at the 'circus'

Gallery: A peek at the 'circus'

April 21, 2016, 6:03 PM

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