The Charlotte Art Weekly’s 31st Edition Comes to Spark up Your Week with Creativity
The New Year’s eve and festive spirit might have diminished now, but the citizens can expect some exciting events in various pockets of the city. Visual art exhibitions, musical concerts, theatricals and thought-provoking talk shows are just a few of them mentioned in our 31st Charlotte Art Weekly.
Musician George Hege Hamilton IV is our inspiration for the 30th Charlotte Art Weekly. As a 1950s teen idol, Hege’s record “A Rose and a Baby Ruth” grew to become a chart-topper and reached till the gold record status. Later he turned into country music but was a less hit in the UK as compared to his popularity in America. His some of the most famous records have been “Before This Day Ends”, “Abilene”, and “Break My Mind”. The country songster has been featured in the North Carolina Hall of Fame and received several accolades for his contribution to the American music fraternity.
Things to Do In Charlotte
This week’s most creative and enriching events:
A Simplified Life Book Tour
An opportunity to meet author Emily Ley and get your A Simplified Life book signed by her
January 12, 2018
Swoozie’s Charlotte
Open to all
Charlotte Symphony: John Williams Unlimited
From Superman to Indian Jones celebrate the 50 years Hollywood legacy of actor John Williams at the special screenings
January 12 to 13, 2018
Belk Theatre
Entry with tickets ($19)
Mr Popper’s Penguins
A musical theatre based on the classic comic book Mr Popper’s Penguins
January 12 to 28, 2018
Wells Fargo Playhouse
Entry with tickets ($12 onwards)
The InkBlot Slam
An opportunity to flaunt your wordsmith skills at a poetry recital. Chits will be drawn to select the poets, and the best one would win a prize
January 13, 2017
The Fresh Shop
Entry with tickets ($10)
Community Jazz Series
The community jazz series continues to celebrate the art of jazz with David Pankey Trio and Judith Porter and her friends
January 14, 2018
The Haid Theater – Belmont Abbey College
Entry with tickets (Donations above $10 are accepted)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The symbol of humanitarian Martin Luther King Jr will be remembered for storytelling and crafts
January 15, 2018
Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
Entry with tickets
Susan Brenner: The State of Things
A guided tour to Susan Brenner’s state of the art abstract paintings
January 17, 2018
Rowe Art Gallery
open to all
Phantom of the Opera
Cameron Mackintosh’s life-sized opera performance with songs like Music of the Night, All I Ask Of You, and Masquerade
January 17 to 28, 2018
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Entry with tickets ($25)
Lecture Series: Historic Survivors!
Know the best plants for your garden and wildlife in a discourse by Wing Haven Garden Manager Ginny Barr
January 18, 2018
Wing Haven, Elizabeth Lawrence’s Garden
Entry with tickets ($25-$35)
Coffee & Conversation with Marek Ranis
get in talks with artist Marek Ranis as he reflects how his recent series is relevant to the previous 2D, 3D and video projects
January 20, 2018
New Gallery of Music Art
Open to all
A load of things to do in Charlotte NC this week (12th January to 18th January)
Illustration: Nilesh Ramani
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