The Mint Museum hosts the traveling exhibition "Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds" from Feb. 11-May 21, showcasing a rare collection of 40 paintings and sculptures from 14 collections. The exhibition celebrates Picasso's art and the evolution of his landscapes from different periods.
The University Chorale performed at First Presbyterian Church of Concord, where Dr. Jason Dungee, the director of choral activities at UNC Charlotte, led the group. They performed a total of 12 choral arrangements, four solos and an organ prelude.
Rowe Recital Hall presented "Faculty and Friends: The Charlotte Strings Collective," where the performances celebrated black excellence through music and consisted of 14 pieces of different composers affiliated with the Charlotte Strings Collective. The concert also featured YUNG Citizen as a special guest artist, performing original works.
Tennessee band Colony House visited The Underground on their "Cannonballers" tour, where they gave an energetic performance and played some of their earlier songs and their new album, "Cannonballers." Alternative pop band Little Image opened the show with songs such as "WORTH IT."
Charlotte's Rail Trail Lights is back with new interactive art pieces and installations. Some of these pieces include, "High Beams," “The Kaleidoscope” and “Cheeks Laboratory.” A notable piece is "Gold Rush," pays homage to the rich history of Charlotte.
On Jan. 30, the Digital Arts Center of the College of Arts + Architecture at UNC Charlotte hosted "dys/connect" at the Charlotte Art League. The multimedia art event showcased the talents of 60 artists and displayed various mediums such as animations, sculptures, paintings and even mushroom-based designs.
From Feb.3-19, Rail Trail Lights will be showcased by Charlotte's South End through interactive installations and various public art displays. The event will also include light installations created by six local artists, such as UNC Charlotte's Associate Professor of Architecture, Rachel Dickey, founder of Studio Dickey.
The ''Men of Change'' exhibition will feature many pioneering men who shaped the world we know today. The exhibit is hosted by The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and the Levine Museum of the New South and will be open until March 12.
UNC Charlotte's College of Arts + Architecture faculty will be hosting a showcase titled "dys/connect" on Jan. 30 at Charlotte Art League. The event will exhibit performances ranging from visual art, animation, dance and more. Admission is free for all students with valid student IDs, and tickets for non-students cost $8.
From Jan. 20-29, Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns to Charlotte. Many restaurants around the Charlotte area participate in the weeklong promotional event. The restaurants offer prix fixe meals, multiple courses at a set price, which cost $30-$45.
College and all of its responsibilities can become overwhelming. However, therapy can be a helpful tool in taking care of our minds and helping to improve our mental health. CAPS at UNC Charlotte offers a multitude of free resources for students to utilize. Read about why therapy is beneficial and the resources you can take advantage of today.
Pop singer Jake Scott performed live at the Fillmore on Oct. 26 on "The Lavender Tour." Scott performed songs such as his newly released song, "Good Day" and even teased a new album in the works. Singers Brynn Cartelli and Sam MacPherson also performed, opening up for Scott.
With Confidence spent almost a decade making music. An Australian band formed in 2012, they released two EPs and three albums, with their first EP coming out in 2013 and their last album in 2021. In July 2022, they announced their second tour of the year, and only nine days before their first show, that it would be their last.
Open to the public, the Popp Martin Student Union's art gallery showcases work from applicants inside and outside of UNC Charlotte. This month's reception features art created by fourth-year Laura Lucas, who titles her exhibition "21." Laura's work is set up across the gallery's walls and includes multiple mediums, such as painting, printma…
Twenty One Pilots visited Charlotte, N.C., at Spectrum Center on Sept. 4, 2022, for their Icy Tour. Their concert consists of the opener for the show, Peter McPoland, and Twenty One Pilots group members, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dunn. Twenty One Pilots performed songs from their entire discography, with the main focus being on their new album …
The Yiasou Greek Festival was held for the first time since 2019 and went from Friday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept 11. Zeus, the mythological Greek god of sky, rain and thunder, made an appearance at Saturday's events. Despite the rainy weather, people were all smiles while attending the festivities.
Looking for an escape during the fall semester? Luckily, there are many upcoming concerts in these next several months, ranging from iconic metal acts such as Trivium to specially-themed raves celebrating the classic green ogre. Be sure to check out some of these concerts around the Charlotte area. Note that this list is curated, and not ev…
Summer got even hotter with the return of the beloved boy band, Big Time Rush. Along with their surprise reunion after a seven-year hiatus and the release of several new songs, the group announced their summer tour, Big Time Rush: Forever Tour, earlier this year.
One of the amazing things about going to school at UNC Charlotte is being so close to the city. Charlotte is an up-and-coming city with many events to look forward to throughout the semester. Here are some of the major events that will be happening in 2022 and 2023.
After nearly two years since their last appearance due to the pandemic, Charlotte SHOUT! made its mark on Queen City again. The festival had various events each day, including musical performances, food trucks, interactive work, elemental yoga and more.
The 17-day Charlotte SHOUT Festival in Uptown Charlotte allowed local artists to showcase their work to passersby this weekend in a very unique environment. I had the opportunity of being one of those casual observers, but I don’t think I’ll soon forget the sight of grown adults belly laughing and smiling wide while flying through the air o…
Now that Christmas, New Year's and Valentine's Day have passed, what events are the people of Charlotte looking forward to? Thankfully, this city never takes a break. So here are just a few ideas for filling weekends this spring. Grab your calendar, and mark the dates for these awesome opportunities to delve into what Queen City is all about.
Tame is not the word I'm looking for… On a Saturday night I and almost 300 other spectators gathered in one of Blumenthal's coziest theaters to engage in a night of stunt work, anecdotes and lap dances. Although I have seen Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, I can confidently say that I was not prepared for what Charlotte's contemporary dance a…
It is your first day on the job. You are excited and nervous at the same time; you have waited forever for this day to arrive and want to make a good first impression on your boss and co-workers. As the day goes by, you make your fair share of mistakes, but your co-workers give you a helping hand. You are looking forward to another day on t…
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, started as an ordinary day at UNC Charlotte. It was the last day of the 2018-19 spring semester. Students and teachers were getting ready for their spring exams, while the seniors and faculty were one week away from the 2019 graduation. At 5:40 p.m., tragedy struck when a gunman opened fire at the Woodford A. Kenned…
Trevor Noah describes the Recording Academy's 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony as "the biggest outdoor event this year besides the storming of the capital." However, even with the night's anticipated flashy performances and prestigious awards, it is hard to agree with this statement fully. Ever since the global pandemic began, "big events…
Various key players in Charlotte’s artistic community have come together to unveil the city’s first spelled-out letter mural titled “We Are Hip Hop” at Camp North End.
Caroline Calouche & Co. is Charlotte’s only aerial and contemporary dance company and school. The company was founded by Caroline Calouche in 2006; Calouche is the Artistic and Executive Director. The company’s most recent performance was “Animalia,” an outdoor action-packed dance and circus act featuring several highly skilled artists …
Charlotte locals were bombarded with TV commercials, online ads, flyers in the mail and billboards by the aggressively advertised “Shen Yun” dance performance. Apparently from the rave reviews of The Charlotte Observer, The Chicago Tribune, Opera Online, Stage Whispers Magazine and other publications. Looking at online videos and pictures o…
Concerts always have the potential to be a unique experience. That was especially true at the Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheater on Aug. 22, 2019 when Judah & the Lion took the stage in between thunderstorms. The passion and love for this band was not dampened even slightly by the impending storms, and those in
When Music Director for Dance Shamou was a child growing up in Iran, his family would often go to hear live music. At summer music festivals, social gatherings or formal concerts, Shamou would hear and see all types of instruments and was fascinated by them. Around six years old, he received his first instrument: the
The UNC Charlotte Percussion Ensemble paired with the Central Piedmont Community College Dance Theatre to present a five-piece concert of music and dance on April 8 in Robinson Hall. The evening began with four compositions performed solely by the percussion ensemble (with one featuring a quartet of CPCC dancers), directed by Professor Rick…
On the 25th of October, the Campus Activity Board hosted the Haunted Union in honor of Halloween. This spooktacular event involved various activities including pumpkin paintings, fortune tellers, a glowcade, a haunted house, a “Fear Factor” tasting event and many more. The Popp Martin Student Union was adorned with Halloween decorations and…
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On Feb. 23, 2023, UNC Charlotte men's basketball played against North Texas for the second time this season. The 49ers battled back and forth resulting in them winning with the final score being 55-49.
