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NC artist with a social justice focus showcases multimedia work in new exhibit

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NC artist with a social justice focus showcases multimedia work in new exhibit

“Beyond Any Means” by Stephen Hayes Jr. will be at Elder Gallery in Charlotte soon. Hayes is joining the faculty of Duke University full-time in July.
Prominent NC arts group apologizes for perpetuating inequities against minorities

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Prominent NC arts group apologizes for perpetuating inequities against minorities

A Black NC painter finds success illustrating kids’ books with people who look like him

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A Black NC painter finds success illustrating kids’ books with people who look like him

The ‘American Pickers’ TV show is coming to NC, and they want to buy your stuff

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The ‘American Pickers’ TV show is coming to NC, and they want to buy your stuff

Blumenthal unveils new Broadway season plan as shows return to Charlotte amid COVID

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Blumenthal unveils new Broadway season plan as shows return to Charlotte amid COVID

February 18, 2021, 1:53 PM
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte leaders talk COVID, kindness and creativity

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Children’s Theatre of Charlotte leaders talk COVID, kindness and creativity

February 17, 2021, 9:50 AM
An Army vet’s passion for painting tells a deeper story about women in the military

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An Army vet’s passion for painting tells a deeper story about women in the military

February 16, 2021, 12:20 PM
Historic movie theater near Charlotte preps for a million-dollar makeover

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Historic movie theater near Charlotte preps for a million-dollar makeover

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Finally, Charlotte’s mystery What The 77 campaign has been revealed. Here it is ...

Fans priced out? Charlotte FC’s cheapest season ticket seats are most expensive in MLS

N.C. high school football coach resigns hours before his team’s season opener

Joel Odom, youngest person to run for Charlotte mayor, found dead at age 22

February 26, 2021, 8:19 AM

Malik Monk and the Hornets staked a claim Wednesday: NBA, you’ve got to respect us now

February 25, 2021, 8:33 AM
A chance encounter convinced aspiring artist to quit his job and invest in himself

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A chance encounter convinced aspiring artist to quit his job and invest in himself

February 10, 2021, 7:37 AM
New exhibit explores how art can contribute to justice and social equity

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New exhibit explores how art can contribute to justice and social equity

Film society still needs help with building fund for only art house cinema in Charlotte

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Film society still needs help with building fund for only art house cinema in Charlotte

Charlotte Ballet dancers rehearse Innovative: Direct from the LAB

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Charlotte Ballet dancers rehearse Innovative: Direct from the LAB

Watch Charlotte artist paint mural for skate park

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Watch Charlotte artist paint mural for skate park

Artificial intelligence museum exhibit offers view into machines’ minds — and our own

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Artificial intelligence museum exhibit offers view into machines’ minds — and our own

February 3, 2021, 10:32 AM
Free screening of ‘Mr. SOUL!’ showcases vital moment in Black broadcast history

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Free screening of ‘Mr. SOUL!’ showcases vital moment in Black broadcast history

Here’s how this Charlotte native landed a job as a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live’

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Here’s how this Charlotte native landed a job as a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Artists, journalists collaborate on graphic novel about COVID cases in Charlotte

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Artists, journalists collaborate on graphic novel about COVID cases in Charlotte

ASC names acting president amid ongoing COVID challenges to arts and science sector

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ASC names acting president amid ongoing COVID challenges to arts and science sector

January 26, 2021, 4:26 PM
‘Art saved me.’ Charlotte artist urges people to talk openly about mental health

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‘Art saved me.’ Charlotte artist urges people to talk openly about mental health

Photographer revisits notions about women and beauty in virtual Mint Museum exhibit

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Photographer revisits notions about women and beauty in virtual Mint Museum exhibit

‘He was The Man.’ Bill Hanna, the ‘Godfather of Jazz in Charlotte’, dies at age 88.

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‘He was The Man.’ Bill Hanna, the ‘Godfather of Jazz in Charlotte’, dies at age 88.

Multiple Charlotte museums closing temporarily following new county COVID directive

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Multiple Charlotte museums closing temporarily following new county COVID directive

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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