Cultural Free For All
Ben Ullman
http://www.charlottecultureguide.com/event.php?id=4647
*One hour left to get entered to win a Hard Hat Tour of the new Bechtler Museum.*
If you aren't already signed up for the weekly CulturePicks email, do so. It's great, and I can't seem to find the picks displayed in this manner on their site anywhere. (so, I'll attempt to FWD the most recent one in this MSG... we'll see how that goes...)
Ben
From: CharlotteCultureGuide <cultur...@charlottecultureguide.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Subject: CulturePicks for September 26 - October 9
To: b...@budesigns.com
This is your last chance to experience ASC's Cultural Free for All celebrating Charlotte-Mecklenburg's cultural community and ASC's 50th Anniversary. There are a variety of FREE arts, science, history and heritage activities for everyone to enjoy.
The celebration is sponsored by ASC, The Charlotte Observer and CharlotteCultureGuide.com.
Here's what's happening in and around Charlotte this weekend and the week ahead.
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Bechtler Museum Hard Hat Tour and Reception Presented by Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Monday, September 29 @ 4 pm FREE! Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Ratcliffe on the Green |
Eight participants will be selected through lottery by emailing BechtlerM...@gmail.com. Individuals and couples only may submit emails. Emails will be accepted until noon, September 25th and winners will be notified via email immediately afterward. Take a unique public hard hat tour of the new Bechtler Museum of Modern Art with architect Mike Murray of Wagner Murray Architects and John Boyer, President and CEO of the new museum. See all five floors and their dramatic views of the city during this hour tour and then join us in the Chef's Private Dining Room of Ratcliffe on the Green with unique views of the museum for further conversation about The Bechtler, its extraordinary collections and its remarkable building while you enjoy an array of wines selected by Erik Carpenter, General Manager of Radcliffe on the Green, and hors d'oeuvre created by Chef and Owner Mark Hibbs. |
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Camp Greene Fall Festival Presented by Camp Green Neighborhood Association Saturday, September 27 @ 9 am FREE! 2216 Monument Street off of W. Morehead St. and Wilkinson Blvd. |
Historic James C. Dowd House/Museum (irca 1879) will be open for tours. The House was used for the World War 1 Camp Greene Army Base Headquarters. The House is furnished with period furniture and has one room displaying World War 1 Artifacts and Photos from 1917-1919 era, when this was the Army Training Camp. |
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Carolina Voices' Open House Presented by Carolina Voices Friday, September 26 @ 7:30 pm FREE! Myers Park Baptist Church 1931 Selwyn Avenue Charlotte, NC 28207 |
The community is invited to a special Carolina Voices' Open House. Meet the singers, directors and staff while also getting a sneek peek at what's coming up for the 2008-2009 Season, including the all new Singing Christmas Tree. You may even be inspired to join one of our choirs! Refreshments will be served. |
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Opera Carolina's Three Little Pigs Presented by Opera Carolina Saturday, September 27 @ 1 pm FREE! Francis Auditorium - Main Library 310 North Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 |
Opera Carolina's Opera Express Educational Touring Company presents a free 45 minute performance, perfect for the whole family! An adaptation by John Davies of the beloved children's story, The Three Little Pigs. |
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Charlotte Shout Culinary Arts Experience Presented by Charlotte Cneter City Partners Friday, September 26 @ 6 pm Saturday, September 27 @ 12 pm FREE! Johnson & Wales University |
This one-of-a-kind extravaganza showcases celebrity chefs, interactive cooking demonstrations and competitions, food sampling from some of the region's finest restaurants, high-energy entertainment, a dazzling array of beer, wine and spirit sampling, ice sculpting, and much, much more. Featuring celebrity chefs Cat Cora (Iron Chef America), Curtis Stone (Take Home Chef) and Lorena Garcia (Chef, TV Personality, JWU Graduate). |
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International Festival Presented by UNC Charlotte Saturday, September 27 @ 10 am FREE! Barnhardt Student Activity Center @ UNC Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28223 |
Spend a day eating food from around the world, browsing booths for unique souvenirs of your "world travels" and having an intense sensory experience of international Charlotte. Colorful booths, dancing and exciting entertainment. |
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Mint Hill Madness Presented by The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce & Presbyterian Hospital Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28 FREE! Mint Hill Park on Fairview 8850 Fairview Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 |
Mint Hill Madness is a fun-filled annual family event. |
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Cult Movie Monday featuring Animal House Presented by Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Monday, September 29 @ 8 pm FREE! Actor's Theatre of Charlotte 650 E. Stonewall Street Charlotte, NC 28202 |
September's film is the 1978 film "Animal House" (Rated R), set in a 1960's college where the Dean tries to expel members of the Delta House Fraternity. Cult Movie Mondays always have free admission, free popcorn and drink specials. Join us after the film for a special exciting event. |
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Latino Festival Presented by Huntersville Parks & Recreation Sunday, September 28 @ 2 pm FREE! Huntersville Elementary School 200 Gilead Road Huntersville, NC 28078 |
Join us for the 4th annual Latino Festival as we celebrate Latin foods, music, and culture. Stop by the informational booths with local businesses that are serving the local Latino Community. |
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Mamadou Diabate Presented by Davidson College Tuesday, September 30 @ 7 pm FREE! Davidson College Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room 207 Faculty Drive Davidson, NC 28036 |
Malian kora musician, Mamadou Diabate is a member of the Mandinka West African jeli (musician caste) family. His musical lineage goes back seven centuries to the time of Sunjata Keita, the conqueror of the Malian empire. The African kora is a mult-stringed, harp-sounding instrument of which Mamadou has acquired the utmost expertise and beauty. We invite you to enjoy a free performance by Mamadou and his ensemble in an intimate setting. Back by popular demand seven years later, Mamadou returns with his energy, rhythm, and astounding musicianship! |
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Celtic Crossroads Presented by North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Saturday, September 27 @ 8 pm buy tickets Sunday, September 28 @ 3 pm buy tickets $29.50-$39.50 McGlohon Theatre 345 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 |
Cultural Free For All offer - Blumenthal is offering 150 Free tickets to the Sept. 28th performance. Call 704-372-1000 to reserve yours today. First come, first served. |
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3rd Annual Charlotte Film Festival Presented by Indie Film Force Thursday, September 25 @ 6 pm buy tickets Friday, September 26 @ 11 am buy tickets Saturday, September 27 @ 10 am buy tickets Sunday, September 28 @ 1 pm buy tickets $6.50-$8 Various locations |
Enjoy 70 quality independent films from local, national and foreign filmmakers. |
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Peter Pan Presented by Children's Theatre of Charlotte Friday, September 26 @ 7:30 pm buy tickets Saturday, September 27 @ 3 pm buy tickets Saturday, September 27 @ 7:30 pm buy tickets Sunday, September 28 @ 2 pm buy tickets Friday, October 3 @ 7:30 pm buy tickets $18-$24 McColl Family Theatre 300 East 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28202 |
One night, young Wendy Darling wakes up to find a mysterious boy outside her nursery window, looking for his shadow. His name is Peter Pan and he lives on the magical island of Neverland, where no parents or rules are allowed and children never have to grow up. |
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Rockin' & Reelin' Summer Concert & Movie Series Presented by Pineville Park and Recreation Friday, September 26 @ 7 pm FREE! Lake Park 100 Park Lake Dr. Pineville, NC 28134 |
Join us for a summer full of movies and entertainment sure to please the entire family. |
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Clayworks Muddy Fun Presented by Clayworks, Inc. Saturday, September 27 @ 10 am & 1pm $10 Clayworks, Inc. 301 East 9th Street Ste. 150 Charlotte, NC 28202 |
Have you ever wanted to make something out of Clay? Clayworks will host a clay day for adults to come and discover the Muddy Fun of working with clay on a Saturday. |
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Museum Day Presented by Charlotte Museum of History Saturday, September 27 @ 10 am Charlotte Museum of History 3500 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 |
As Charlotte's only Smithsonian Affiliate Institution, the Charlotte Museum of History is proud to announce their participation in this year's nationwide Smithsonian Museum Day. Present the Museum Day admission card to receive free general admission to the museum on Saturday, September 27, 2008. The admission card is available in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine or downloadable via the Smithsonian magazine's Museum Day website. The admission card must be presented to receive the free general admission. Fee: Free to those who present the admission card. |
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Mary J. Blige Saturday, September 27 @ 7:30 pm buy tickets $53.75-$93.75 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 707 Pavillion Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28269 |
Don't miss the the Queen of R&B, as she hits the road to bring her ever-soulful voice to the Queen City. Also appearing - Robin Thicke |
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Indian Music vocal concert Presented by Classical Music Association of Charlotte Sunday, September 28 @ 3:30 pm $0-$15 Davidson College Tyler-Tallman Hall 323 Concord Road Davidson, NC 28035 |
Classical Music Association of Charlotte Presents a vocal concert by Sanjay Subrahmanyam accompanied by Nagai Muralidharan on violin and Venkatesh on Mridangam. On Sunday, September 28th, 2008 @ 3:30PM at Tyler Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College. |
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A Day in Pompeii Presented by Discovery Place Through Sunday, January 4, 2009 buy tickets $8-$10 Discovery Place 301 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 |
Journey back in time to experience everyday life in Pompeii the day before it vanished. Marvel at precious and authentic pieces of ancient life that will be in only four cities in the United States and Charlotte is their final destination. |
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Lucinda Williams Presented by North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Monday, September 29 @ 7:30 pm buy tickets $24.50-$44.50 Belk Theater 130 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 |
Lucinda Williams has been bringing folk and blues roots together since the beginning of her career, which was launched back in the early '80s. 1998's Car Wheels on a Gravel Road earned Williams a Grammy and in 2001 Time magazine dubbed her "America's Best Songwriter," a title she upholds. |
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Mother Load Presented by North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Tuesday, September 30 @ 7:30 pm buy tickets Wednesday, October 1 @ 7:30 pm buy tickets Thursday, October 2 @ 12 pm & 7:30pm buy tickets Friday, October 3 @ 8 pm buy tickets $29.50-$34.50 Stage Door Theater 130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 |
This hilarious Off-Broadway hit mixes motherhood, comedy and true confession and will be the opening production in the new Stage Door Theater at the Center. Based on creator Amy Wilson's own experience as the mother of three children, this one woman show has Moms (and anyone who has a mother!) lining up from coast to coast for a night of laughs about diapers, spit-up and strollers. From organic baby food to self-important childbirth instructors to the perils of nursing, Wilson lampoons the competitive and ever-challenging quest to be the "perfect" mom. Part of the Presbyterian Hospital Family Series. |
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Ben Ullman
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