Arts + Culture

The NoDa That Was: The Loss of an Arts District

Painter Jerry Kirk helped found a scruffy art collective that established Charlotte’s arts and entertainment neighborhood. Little is left of the art, but Kirk keeps the memory of old, gritty NoDa alive. What’s it say about Charlotte that something so recent feels like ancient history?

9 Things to Do and See in Charlotte: February 2023

Picasso Lands in Charlotte Feb. 11-May 21 CHARLOTTE is the first of only two U.S. cities (the other: Cincinnati) to host the American Federation of Arts’ Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds. The exhibit will feature around 45 paintings that span…

11 Fall Festivals Arriving Soon in Charlotte

Is there a better time or place for outdoor festivals than fall in North Carolina? Here are festivals coming up where you can get some fresh air—without sweating your backside off—and human connection. It’s hard to say which we’re craving more.

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