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Veteran Charlotte artist is sculpting Billy Graham statue destined for the US Capitol

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Veteran Charlotte artist is sculpting Billy Graham statue destined for the US Capitol

Charlotte sculptor Chas Fagan is not letting the coronavirus pandemic slow him down.

There’s a story behind every piece of art. ‘ArtCurious’ podcast, book aims to tell them.

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There’s a story behind every piece of art. ‘ArtCurious’ podcast, book aims to tell them.

‘Dueling Dinosaurs’: World’s 1st complete Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Raleigh bound

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‘Dueling Dinosaurs’: World’s 1st complete Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Raleigh bound

Charlotte Symphony brings holiday concerts home with live-streaming amid COVID-19

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Charlotte Symphony brings holiday concerts home with live-streaming amid COVID-19

Blumenthal surveys find audiences would return after COVID-19 is under control

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Blumenthal surveys find audiences would return after COVID-19 is under control

November 27, 2020, 6:00 AM

This Charlotte fiber artist’s large, colorful weavings promote joy and playfulness

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This Charlotte fiber artist’s large, colorful weavings promote joy and playfulness

Charlotte Ballet will perform ‘Nutcracker’ after all. But big changes are in store.

Local Arts

Charlotte Ballet will perform ‘Nutcracker’ after all. But big changes are in store.

November 14, 2020, 6:45 AM

Protests. Anger. Even dancing. Emotions flare as city reopens streets over BLM mural.

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Protests. Anger. Even dancing. Emotions flare as city reopens streets over BLM mural.

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Lottery ticket worth more than $300,000 sold in NC and winner may be unaware, state says

November 27, 2020, 7:07 AM

NC donor wants millions returned after pro-Trump group drops election fraud cases

83-year-old Charlotte man shot a 69 over 18 holes. Has he figured out golf’s secrets?

Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Nov. 26

Number of people dying at home during the pandemic spikes in Mecklenburg County

You’ll be seeing a lot more of this Charlotte Ballet dancer and aspiring choreographer

Local Arts

You’ll be seeing a lot more of this Charlotte Ballet dancer and aspiring choreographer

November 16, 2020, 9:30 AM

This Charlotte artist finds inspiration in junk yards and other unlikely places

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This Charlotte artist finds inspiration in junk yards and other unlikely places

November 11, 2020, 10:46 AM

Tryon Street to reopen to traffic. What that means for Charlotte’s Black Lives Matter mural.

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Tryon Street to reopen to traffic. What that means for Charlotte’s Black Lives Matter mural.

‘Not ready... for a rocking chair yet.’ At age 70, she took up drums during COVID-19

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‘Not ready... for a rocking chair yet.’ At age 70, she took up drums during COVID-19

Meet the man sculpting Billy Graham’s statue

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Meet the man sculpting Billy Graham’s statue

Watch the Charlotte Symphony host a rehearsal

Local Arts

Watch the Charlotte Symphony host a rehearsal

Andrès Trezevant on dancing with Charlotte Ballet

Local Arts

Andrès Trezevant on dancing with Charlotte Ballet

Have you heard the one about a Charlotte comedian who bombed, then came out ahead?

Local Arts

Have you heard the one about a Charlotte comedian who bombed, then came out ahead?

Even animals get stressed out by COVID-19 — especially Discovery Place’s biggest diva

Local Arts

Even animals get stressed out by COVID-19 — especially Discovery Place’s biggest diva

This Charlotte film festival explores diverse themes and common ground

Local Arts

This Charlotte film festival explores diverse themes and common ground

UNCC professor transforms ‘Julius Caesar’ into a podcast set during the pandemic

Local Arts

UNCC professor transforms ‘Julius Caesar’ into a podcast set during the pandemic

’If we don’t play, we’ll disappear.’ Charlotte Symphony resumes rehearsals carefully

Local Arts

’If we don’t play, we’ll disappear.’ Charlotte Symphony resumes rehearsals carefully

How a Charlotte dancer created an international dance school during the pandemic

Local Arts

How a Charlotte dancer created an international dance school during the pandemic

October 21, 2020, 10:37 AM

ATC’s Neighborhood teaser

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ATC’s Neighborhood teaser

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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