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Woody Sez: The Words, Music & Spirit of Woody Guthrie
 "Woody Sez" is a joyous, toe-tapping and moving theatrical concert event that uses Woody's words and over twenty-five of Woody's songs to transport the audience through the fascinating, beautiful and sometimes tragic life of Woody Guthrie. Performed by a talented group of four versatile actor/musicians who not only play 15 instruments ranging from guitar and fiddle to jaw harp and dulcimer, but they also bring to life the many people who are the fabric of Woody Guthrie's amazing story. The combination of the cast's infectious enjoyment, Woody's incredible journey, and a stirring mix of moving ballads and energetic foot-stompers make this a must see. Woody Guthrie gave voice to the beauty and struggles of the common man and Woody Sez gives the same to the spirit of the man himself. When: Now - Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 3:00 p.m. Where: Booth Playhouse More Info: www.blumenthalcenter.org
Charlotte Symphony Lollipops: Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery
A talented orphan girl, a mysterious violin, and a magical city spin a ring of mystery that will captivate children. When Katarina comes to a Venetian orphanage to study with the great Antonio Vivaldi, she must solve two mysteries: Who was her family? And where is the valuable Stradivarius violin that has disappeared? Vivaldi's masterful music becomes the story's soundtrack, as the clues to these puzzles converge. When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:00 a.m. Where: Belk Theater More Info: www.blumenthalcenter.org
 "All the world's a stage" in Shakespeare's wise and witty comedy about love, staged for young adult audiences in an modern setting that moves out of the theatre to use the public spaces of ImaginOn in a creative way. Charming, beautiful Rosaline, disguised as a boy for safety, flees the intrigue and persecution of her uncle's court for the Forest of Arden, where her exiled father lives with a band of supporters. There she encounters her true love Orlando, also exiled from court. But can she win his heart, disguised as she is? Rich with Shakespeare's eloquent language, this playful story about mixed-up identity highlights the transformative power of love.
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - Sunday, February 28, 2010 Where: ImaginOn
More Info: www.imaginon.org
 Miles & Coltrane: Blue(.) Miles & Coltrane: Blue(.), by Concrete Generation, comes back to Charlotte for a special CIAA weekend performance after a successful Off-Broadway & Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut this past summer. This work tells the story of two of the most influential and controversial figures in jazz, Miles Davis & John Coltrane. Featuring award winning poets, musicians, dancers, and actors weaving together all artistic mediums, this show takes us on a journey through the artists' lives and the legacy they left behind. Come and check out the show Euan Andrews of Edinburgh Guide describes as "an intriguing production which evoked the spirits of Miles and Coltrane's work while portraying them as wildly different characters. Miles the aloof scene-stealer, fiercely proud of his heritage, with Coltrane forever in search of his own inner salvation". When: Friday, February 26 - Saturday, February 27, 2010 Where: Duke Energy Theatre More Info: www.performingartsctr.org
One In The Spirit
"One In The Spirit" deals with 3 married couples living in a Southeast U. S. community who realize after some life changing events that they are all closer than they think they are. Marital issues, betrayal, tragedy and renewal of faith are all areas that are portrayed in "One In The Spirit". Mark Woods, Founder of StorySlam praised the piece and said, "The cast was uniformly spot on and the ensemble dynamic was a rare treat!" When: Friday, February 26th - Saturday, February 27th, 2010. Show times are @ 7:30 p.m. Where: StorySlam! Charlotte More Info: www.storyslamcharlotte.com
National
True/False Film Festival
The True/False Film Fest returns for its seventh edition Feb. 25 - 28, 2010. The festival highlights innovative work with a cinematic scope, creative takes on contemporary currents, and most of all work that provokes dialogue about its subject and the documentary form itself. For four days, downtown Columbia, Missouri is transformed into a small-town Midwestern utopia. Most films come freshly discovered from Sundance, Toronto and other festivals, others appear mysteriously before their official premieres elsewhere. Sandwiched between the nonstop movies, we throw parties, host debates and field trips, and challenge local filmmakers to re-imagine the possibilities of nonfiction filmmaking. When: February 25-28, 2010 Where: Columbia, Missouri More Info: www.truefalse.org
Athens International Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival
The Athens Intl Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival is organized by the Science Fiction Club of Athens, Greece (or "ALEF" for short). It started out as a retrospective of Greek genre Short Films, but it quickly evolved into a truly international event, always in the SFF-rated land of moving images, because:"Science Fiction & Fantasy is where imagination doesn't just play the game -it makes the rules. Join us".
When: March 11-17, 2010
Where: Athens, Greece
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Did You Know?
SOTAC Salutes: Alexander McQueen
Lee Alexander McQueen, (March 16, 1969 - February 11, 2010) was an English fashion designer known for his unconventional designs and shock tactics. McQueen worked as the head designer at Givenchy for five years before founding the Alexander McQueen and McQ labels. McQueen's dramatic designs, worn by celebrities including Rihanna, Björk and Lady Gaga, met with critical acclaim and earned him the British Designer of the Year award four times.
While on Savile Row, McQueen's clients included Mikhail Gorbachev and Prince Charles. At the age of 20, he spent a period of time working for Koji Tatsuno before travelling to Milan, Italy and working for Romeo Gigli.
McQueen returned to London in 1994 and applied to London's most prestigious fashion school, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, to work as a pattern cutter tutor. Because of the strength of his portfolio he was persuaded by the Head of the Masters course to enroll in the course as a student. He received his masters degree in fashion design and his graduation collection was bought in its entirety by influential fashion stylist Isabella Blow, who was said to have persuaded McQueen to become known as Alexander (his middle name) when he subsequently launched his fashion career.
McQueen's early runway collections developed his reputation for controversy and shock tactics (earning the title "l'enfant terrible" and "the hooligan of English fashion"), with trousers aptly named "bumsters" and a collection entitled "Highland Rape".
McQueen was known for his lavish, unconventional, runway shows, such as a recreation of a shipwreck for his spring 2003 collection, spring 2005's human chess game and his fall 2006 show, "Widows of Culloden", which featured a life-sized hologram of supermodel Kate Moss dressed in yards of rippling fabric.
McQueen's "bumsters" spawned a trend in low rise jeans, on their debut they attracted many comments and debate. Michael Oliveira-Salac, the director of Blow PR and a friend of McQueen's said that "The bumster for me is what defined McQueen." McQueen also became known for using skulls in his designs. A scarf bearing the motif became a celebrity must have and was copied around the world.
McQueen has been credited with bringing drama and extravagance to the catwalk. He used new technology and innovation to add a different twist to his shows and often shocked and surprised audiences. The silhouettes that he created have been credited for adding a sense of fantasy and rebellion to fashion. McQueen became one of the first designers to use Indian models in London.
By the end of 2007, Alexander McQueen had boutiques in London, New York, Los Angeles, Milan and Las Vegas. Celebrity patrons, including Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz, Sarah Jessica Parker and Rihanna, have frequently been spotted wearing Alexander McQueen clothing to events. Lady Gaga has often incorporated Alexander McQueen pieces in her music videos.
McQueen's death was announced on the afternoon of February 11, 2010. He was found dead that morning by his housekeeper at his home on Green Street, London W1. Paramedics were called; they pronounced him dead at the scene.
McQueen died days before London Fashion Week, though he was not scheduled to show, and nine days after the death of his mother. The Metropolitan Police stated that the death was not suspicious, but have not confirmed that the death was a suicide.
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ArtZ
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Center of the Earth Gallery Exhibition: Ten Center of the Earth welcomes the New Year with painting, collage, and sculpture from an eclectic selection of 10 artists. February 5th - March 27th, 2010 Robert Boyd, Jacob Cooley, Sharon Dowell, Scott Fraser, Patrick Glover, Scott Hill, Ruth Ava, Lyons Nancy Scheinman, Paul Sires and Scott Upton. Gallery Crawl Evenings: 3rd Friday, February 19th, 6 - 9 pm, 1st Friday, March 5th, 6 - 9 pm, 3rd Friday, March 19th, 6 - 9 pm @ 3204 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 375-5756
When: Friday, February 5 - Saturday, March 27, 2010
Where: Center of the Earth Gallery
More Info: www.centeroftheearth.com
 Charlotte Neighborhoods: NoDa
Charlotte Neighborhoods is a community-based, design education and advocacy project, centered on an exhibit series that explores Charlotte's neighborhoods, past and present. This exhibit series gives Museum visitors and Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents the chance to explore and analyze a deeper recognition of "community" and promote positive social change. Charlotte Neighborhoods: NoDa examines the history, struggles, and rebirth of North Charlotte and NoDa (an acronym for North Davidson Arts District), exploring how a cohesive, strong community can be created when people work as a group to solve problems and pull together in good times and in bad. When: Now - Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Where: Charlotte Museum of History & Hezekiah Alexander Homesite More Info: www.charlottemuseum.org
 In 1644, the Manchu-Qing nomads took control over China overthrowing the Ming Dynasty. To exert power over the defeated Han population, the Manchu imposed a dress code. The code distinguished the ruling imperial family, the royal court, and civic officials from the general citizenry. A hierarchy of color and decoration signified the rank of the wearer. Court robes of this era display a rich ornamentation of symbolism and decorative representations of the Manchu cosmos. For example, a dragon symbolized the Emperor, considered the Son of Heaven and from whom permission to wear such court robes was granted. Additionally, government officials, who were required to pass civil service exams, were also granted the right to wear court robes. Even the wives of such officials dressed according to their husband's rank within the imperial court or government. When: Now - Saturday, December 31, 2011 Where: The Mint Museum of Art More Info: www.mintmuseum.org
Marketing Your Art - Jim Antley
 Jim Antley will discuss a 4 step process to optimize artists' marketing of their work. The discussion will include: the development of a clear definition of an artist's work; the development of one's own marketing plan based on clear goals; ways to share one's artistic creations by utilizing a range of marketing vehicles. Jim spent 25 years working at IBM, where he was directly involved in the day-to-day activities of marketing, selling and supporting IBM products and services. Jim now manages his own firm, specializing in PC consulting and web site development. He particularly enjoys working with the artist community.
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Mint Museum of Art
More Info: www.guildofcharlotteartists.org
"mine," An Exhibition Of Graphic Designers
 Opening Reception: Thursday, March 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free Graphic Design is today's most widely sought after commercial art discipline, yet the personal creative work of designers can sometimes be overlooked. "Mine" is an exhibition championing the personal artwork of Charlotte-area designers who span the professional Graphic Design spectrum. Various forms of visual design work will be on display. Sponsored by the Friends of Art. When: Thursday, March 4 - Saturday, April 10Where: Queens University of Charlotte, Max L. Jackson Gallery, Watkins Building
More Info: www.queens.edu
 Gallery Crawls
NoDa - Every first and third Friday of the month
Southend - Every first Friday of the month
Beverly Pepper
Marlborough Gallery presents the exhibition of new stone sculptures by the notable American sculptor, Beverly Pepper. "Metamorphoses" will open at Marlborough Chelsea, 545 West 25th Street, on February 18 and continue through March 20, 2010. In this new series of small stone sculptures, the artist continues to examine the issues of time, monumentality, and materials that characterize her oeuvre. Pepper will exhibit sixteen new works of marble, granite, and onyx that capture the same physical strength and sense of timelessness as her large-scale works.
When: February 18 - March 20, 2010
Where: Marlborough Gallery, NY, NY
More Info: www.marlboroughgallery.com
New Work by Franz Ackermann
White Cube Mason's Yard is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work by Franz Ackermann, his third with the gallery. Ackermann has transformed the ground-floor gallery with an installation entitled 'Wait', while the lower-level gallery features a group of interconnected but standalone paintings that continue to explore his themes of borders, travel and globalisation. The anchoring presence in the installation 'Wait' is a large painting titled Citizen that depicts the goggled face of a military pilot. This character, immense and disembodied, seems to watch over the ground-floor gallery, in which the viewer is surrounded by a vertiginous environment.
When: Now - April 11, 2010
Where: 25-26 Mason's Yard (Off Duke Street) St. James's London, UK
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Soirees
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 A NIGHT IN RIO: The Brazilian CarnivalIt's time to celebrate Charlotte's Brazilian community! The Latin American Coalition invites you to journey through Brazil in an evening featuring traditional dancing; live musical performances of Samba, Bossa Nova, and Brazilian Beats; authentic foods; and arts and crafts. You won't want to miss the contagious energy of the famous carnival at this one-of-a-kind cultural experience. A Night in Rio will feature live samba and traditional dancing by Movimentos de Samba. Carolina Latin Dance Company will perform an Afro-Brazilian tribal dance featuring children dancers. Free samba lessons will get the crowd moving. Demonstrations of capoeira, an Afro- Brazilian art form that combines martial arts, music and dance, will be demonstrated by Charlotte Capoeira Grupo. The globally-known hits of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto, and Caetano Veloso will be interpreted by musician Reinaldo Brahm, while SoulBrazil will move the crowd with live samba music. The night will close with an exciting live batucada with drumming, dancers and audience participation. $10 in advance; $12 day-of show.
Mardi Gras Masquerade at THE SUNSET CLUB
Join The Sunset Club for a unique Fashion Friday event... Mardi Gras Masquerade!! Friday, February 19, 2010. Doors open at 10pm.
It's a Mardi Gras Fashion Event!! Your finest Fat Tuesday attire will only be accepted. Beads, Masks and Mardi Gras beverages in store for everyone!! SupaStar DJ LP will light up the video screens!! For VIP reservations, please email Rachel at Rachel@sunsetclubcharlotte.com or call 704.373.9900. When: Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. Where: The Sunset Club More Info: 704.373.9900 Snuggie Ball for Dining With Friends
 Get your Snuggie up off the couch and make it work for RAIN!
STEP 1: Get a Snuggie
STEP 2: Take it to the next level... and bring your friends along!
The Snuggie Ball: Rip it, sew it, cut it, paint it, bead it, theme it or bedazzle that Snuggie. Wear your creation to the Snuggie Ball for Dining with Friends to benefit the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN). www.diningwithfriendscharlotte.org . DJ Andy Kastanas spins your favorite 80's tunes. Cocktail party dinner nibbles provided by Cosmos Cafe. Everyone is invited: $20 minimum donation at the door to attend. Hosted by Style Guru Scott Weaver. The Snuggie Walk of Fame:
At 9pm, take the Snuggie Walk of Fame up College St. to 9th and Tryon where you'll join the other Dining With Friends partygoers and finish the evening with desserts and champagne at the McColl Center for Visual Art.
Snuggie Donations:
When the Snuggie Ball is over, you can donate your Snuggie to a higher purpose and share the warmth with others. Donated Snuggies will be distributed to RAIN clients, the Salvation Army Women's Center and other local shelters in need.
When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Forum/McColl Center for Visual Art
More Info: 704-904-7835
 Blue supports PURPLE: A Wine Tasting and Auction
Blue cordially requests your attendance in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. This event will raise critical funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research, which will contribute in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. You never know, the last dollar raised may help the scientists find a cure. This cocktail attire invitation-only event will bring together prominent businesses, local celebrities and social leaders in Charlotte NC, to contribute to the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Hosted by Mrs. NC USOA 2009 - Cynthia Griner of PURPLE PASSION 4 Alzheimer's - Non-Profit Organization, and Blue Restaurant and Bar themed "Blue Supports PURPLE." There will be a wine tasting, silent auction, and local musical artist Steve Engler will be seranading the event.
When: Wednesday February 24th, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Blue Restaurant and Bar
More Info: PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS AT www.pp4alz.org
National
Zoe Vette & the RevolversWhen they said "Sex, Drugs & Rock and Roll", they left out one thing: Zoe Vette & the Revolvers. The band was not created, but rather born. It has morphed into its current state through the girls' mutual love of good hard Rock & Roll, distortion, low end bass, thundering drums and gang vocals reminiscent of 70's Glitter Rock. ZVR demand respect with their unrelenting antics, raunchy riffs and catchy choruses. It takes guts to proclaim that "Trash Is The New Glamour", but these girls deliver with a bullet! When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 9:00pm Where: Drink! Myrtle Beach, SC More Info: www.myspace.com/zvrevolvers
International
Montreal Nuit Blanche 2010
Welcome to the nocturnal promenade of this 7th edition of the Nuit blanche à Montréal, which takes over three districts and one pole in Montreal: Old Montreal and the Quays of the Old Port, the Quartier des spectacles and the downtown core, the Plateau-Mont-Royal et Mile-End, and the Pôle Maisonneuve.And throughout the night, these three districts will be linked by an express shuttle service, allowing celebrants to move easily and quickly from one district to another.Live performances, music, exhibitions and design will cast their spell over the city, with attractions and events including a winter fairyland in the Place des Festivals, and a redesigned "Underground City"featuring the artistic corridors of Art souterrain : a plethora of activities to please Festival fans of every taste and inclination. On Saturday, February 27, the Nuit blanche à Montréal sparks a collective movement in the city, enhance by the fact that the métro will remain open all night long! When:Saturday, February 27, 2010 Where: Montreal, Quebec More Info: www.montrealenlumiere.com | |
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