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Well, once again, the very best in art, style and culture awaits you. Over the next few weeks the city is setting the stage for a colorful spring with events such as Arranged, Changing Places, CNCFW Mixer, Oscar Night and so much more! Scroll below for details.
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Arranged Two women- one an Orthodox Jew, the other. a Muslim- meet as teachers at a public school in
Brooklyn. As their friendship grows, they realize that they have much in common, including
that they are both going through the process of arranged marriages. A touching film that
demonstartes that friendship has no religion. This film is a part of The Charlotte Jewish
Film Festival. Please visit the website for further films. locations and showtimes. When: Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00 pm Where: Levine Jewish Community Center More Info: www.charlottejcc.org
 They Might Be Giants
of television work. The band is just about to release a full length album and an animated DVD called Here Comes Science. This fall, TMBG will be on the road doing a wide variety of shows across the entire United States. Family shows, special performances of the platinum album, Flood, in its entirety, and a new show of unknown proportions will all be wheeled out.
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:00 pm
Where: Visulite Theatre
Thoroughly Modern Milli
 Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It's the zany new 1920's musical that has taken Broadway by storm! Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It's a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of Thoroughly Modern Millie includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers.
When: Friday, March 12, 2010 - Sunday, March 14, 2010
Where: Booth Playhouse
More Info:www.blumenthalcenter.org
 SHIPROCKED! Presents: MENYA w/ Special Guest Smartmouf
When given a laptop and microphones, this new trio is certain to get you shakin'. Only 21 years young, these talented kids wrote and produced every track on their explosive and undeniably fresh debut EPs. Producer Good Goose brings together electro-clash, hip-hop, and club music that gets heads bopping, while vocalist Coco Dame raps and sings as though she were the illegitimate child of Cyndi Lauper and LL Cool J. Through it all, Angie Ripe wails on the microphone with the velocity and passion of an old soul singer. Their DIY style and fresh sound caught the ears of critics and gained the group acclaim from magazines like Blender and also online publications like Rolling Stone, MSN Music, The Guardian UK, The Village Voice, and Electroqueer.
When: Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:00 pm
Where: Snug Harbor
More Info:www.snugrock.com
National
Amelia's Mechanics and Jim Avett & FriendsAfter performing a string of dates in support of Jill Andrews and Mike Compton & Joe
Newberry in early 2010, Amelia's Mechanics hosted a sold-out launch party celebrating the
release of their debut album at the Blind Tiger in Greensboro, NC on Feb 12. The all-female,
Americana music trio's self promoted "North, South" Launch Party sold more tickets than any
other performance in the 21 year history of the Blind Tiger. On March 11 at the Pour House
Music Hall in Raleigh, NC, Amelia's Mechanics embarks on a regional headlining tour in
support of their debut release "North, South" produced by Jim Avett. The band's inaugural
tour takes them through North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and
West Virginia and is supported by the following radio stations: WDVX, WNCW, WUNC, WKNC,
WUIN, WQFS, WXDU, WUSC, WUAG, WDWG, and WRMT. When: Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:00pm Where: The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh, NC More Info: the-pour-house.com
Warrambeen Film Festival
An incredible day of entertainment for all ages at 'Warrambeen' property in Shelford, Victoria. Don't miss your chance at being part of this unique and exciting event. Book your tickets now! See multi award winning films (Oscar Nominees/Golden Globe Winners) including Miracle Fish, Ralph, Small Change, Pension Day, Early Checkout and Porque has coasa que nunca se olvidan. See if you agree with the judges including Tom Long and Camille Keenan as they award the Best Film, Runner Up and Best Actor. Listen to a terrific lineup of musicians including Tom Tuena, Paul Hicks, Sol Nation and Axle Whitehead. Take a tour of the food and wine market enjoying some of the amazing product of the region.Investigate filmmaking during our Q&A session with 3 time AFI nominated filmmaker Terry Carlyon. Relax! Enjoy the surrounds. Enjoy good company. Enjoy the Warrambeen Film Festival.
When: March 13, 2010
Where: Shelford, Australia
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Did You Know?
Pilger Trunk Show
Belle Ville will be hosting a trunk show from March 19-21, 2010 for local designer Beth Pilger of Pilger.
Beth studied fashion design at Parsons the New School for Design in New York City and has over 10 years of experience in fashion and costuming. Beth launched her debut women's wear collection at Charlotte Fashion Week in September of 2009. Pilger currently is sold in Charlotte, Atlanta, and Chicago boutiques, with plans to expand into NYC, Charleston, and online markets. All pieces are produced locally.
Beth will appear at the following locations and times:
March 19th, 2010: Belle Ville Birkdale location, Huntersville from 6-8pm
March 20th, 2010: Belle Ville Epicentre location, Charlotte from 2-4pm
March 21st, 2010: Belle Ville Promenade location, Charlotte from 2-4pm, c ustomers will receive 10% off all Pilger orders placed during the trunk show.
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ArtZ
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The Charles White Sketchbook
 Charles White (1918-1979), an artist recognized for his extraordinary draftsmanship,
dedicated his life and work to examining the histories and strengths of African-American
culture. This particular group of drawings and watercolors are being exhibited for the first
time. Although primarily studies for larger works, they poignantly demonstrate the artist's
drawing skills as well as his devotion to working on paper. During his long and active
career, White produced etchings, lithographs, drawings, paintings and murals. His works are
included in more than fifty major museum collections, including the Art Institute of
Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern
Art, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. When: Now - Saturday, April 10, 2010 Where: Jerald Melberg Gallery More Info: www.jeraldmelberg.com
 Ellipsis and Parentheses Ellipsis and Parentheses will feature new works by Artist Eric Hurtgen. After studying under such artists Andrei Prychodko & Amanda Bayard, Eric has evolved into a style of his own. His work strongly reflects his background in, and love of, electronic artwork/graphic design, and recently he has begun the incorporation of his own black and white photography into his work. "In silence, meaning is made more full. Language, that system of shapes and corresponding sounds, fails when words abound. When language fails, we look to the landscape and the world of images, to the shadows that shift on the periphery for new representation. There, in the world of shapes and light and shadows, meaning is recharged. And though a shadow cannot escape the object it defines, its presence can serve the object, constantly recreating it in new and wonderful ways as the light changes through time" ~ Eric Hurtgen When: Friday, March 5 - Sunday, March 28, 2010 Where:Green Rice Designs & Studio More Info: www.green-rice.com
Changing Places Re-Launch
 Saturday, March 6th, 10am-4pm at The Levine Museum of The New South presents the Re-Launch of the exhibit 'Changing Places' that will showcase local artists such as: Annabel Manning, Diane Valle, Re-Layered Perspective, The R.E.A.L Orchestra, Kelly Gutierrez, Ms Lena Hopkins-Jackson, DrumStrong and more to come; did we mention Jamaican Food! Hope you can join them because this exhibit is all about you! [Programming by Create Dont Hate Productions: Interactive art, community dialog and possibly a re-cognizance of our community]
When: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 10am - 4pm
Where: Levine Museum of The New South
More Info: www.museumofthenewsouth.org
 Lydia Musco: New Sculpture
Sculptor Lydia Musco is Davidson College's 2008-2010 Visiting Assistant Professor of Art. Her work has been exhibited throughout the United States and in China. She is the recipient of numerous awards and grants. Most recently she was awarded a grant from the prestigious Pollock-Krasner Foundation. This exhibition will feature new concrete and paper sculptures as well as a series of new etchings. Gallery talk by the artist - March 11 @ 7:30pm.
When: Thursday, March 11 - Wednesday, April 14, 2010Where: Van Every/Smith Galleries More Info: www2.davidson.edu
Form & Figure: A Spiritual Journey
 Ceramic artist Holden McCurry combines both terra-stone and white clays with custom-tinted glazes to create distinctive functional and sculptural forms. The richly colored textural surfaces enhance their creations inspired by human and architectural forms. Ed Byers has
developed an intense interest in figurative sculpture. He uses earthenware clay and strives to make narrative representations with a unique human story - usually a story of peace and hope - helping to connect to others.
When: Friday, March 12 - Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Where: RedSky Gallery - Dilworth
More Info: www.redskygallery.com
 Gallery Crawls
NoDa - Every first and third Friday of the month
Southend - Every first Friday of the month
Dan Walsh - "Days And Nights"Walsh is known for paintings that employ linear geometry while at the same time subverting it with irregularly drawn shapes, inconstant lines and a pervasive wit. Over time, Walsh's formal (yet purposefully casual) vocabulary has tended to concentrate around the repetition of simple strokes forming intricate, visually striking patterns, such as punctuated lines, cross-hatched grids, concentric squares and collapsed diamonds. Despite their layered complexity, Walsh's paintings make no mystery of their process. They are "proposals" presenting various options, or ways in which programmatic ideas are realized. They suggest the shifting balance between the amount of control exerted over an image and the freedom or flexibility to let the image veer off in its own direction. When: Now - March 27, 2010 Where: Paula Cooper Gallery, Chelsea, NY More Info: www.paulacoopergallery.com
Bharti Kher - inevitable undeniable necessary
In her art, Kher gives form to the slightly strange and slightly awkward encounters with the daily rituals of life. Her vision makes the banal wondrous and the quotidian unusual, sometimes even disturbing. Her use of found objects, such as mirrors or furniture, is informed by her own position as an artist located between geographic and social milieus. Her way of working is exploratory: surveying, looking, collecting, and transforming. By bringing to attention the overlooked world with its everyday acts, such as applying the bindi in Indian culture, confessing as a ritual or looking at oneself in a mirror, and then re-assessing their meaning, Kher's work repositions the viewer's relationship with the object.
When: March 20 - May 15, 2010
Where: Hauser & Wirth London, Piccadilly, UK
More Info: http://www.hauserwirth.com/exhibitions/503/bharti-kher-inevitable-undeniable-necessary/view/
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Soirees
Local
Plitzs Fashion Marketing Industry Night
 Join Plitzs Fashion Marketing for the next monthly fashion industry night at Mez in the
EpiCentre. Thursday, March 4, 2010. Hosted by the Charlotte NC Fashion Week Advisory Board.
Meet industry professionals and business leaders representing various industries. Designers,
models, stylists, makeup artist, photographers are all welcome. Show us your hottest style and be featured in the "Fashion Chronicles" video on
participating in the 2010 Charlotte NC Fashion Week in September, bring your portfolios. Admission is free. Dress stylish and chic! Red Carpet photos by Charlotteseen.com
When: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 6:30pm - 11:30pm
Where: Mez
More Info: RSVP@Charlottencfashionweek.com
 The Forum: 2 in One Night!
In Forum: The Return of One of Dance Music's Prolific Producer/DJs, Wolfgang Gartner, the
man responsible for 6 #1 selling hits on Beatport in 2009, comes back to town with two of
Charlotte's Premier Electronic DJs, Kevin Focus and NvS!
In Pravda: Sugar Society, Spindicated Music, King of Clubs, Bass Records, and Outside
Recordings bring you "A Decade of Breaks", giving homage to some of Charlotte's innovators
of the Breaks Scene! No Serato, No Cds, Just good old fashioned Vinyl! We will be playing
all of your favorite Breaks from 2000 to 2010! Featuring Djs Tober, Joe Sweeney, Rob Reeves,
The Return of James Curd!
 Back by popular demand! Anyone who was here when James Curd sent the dancfloor into a frenzy
October 2009, knows this man is not to be missed! Dharma is pleased to welcome back JAMES CURD (Greenskeepers, DFA, Childs Play, Om Records) James Curd began djing in Chicago
in the early 90s. By the time he was 19 he was holding down residencies w Derrick Carter and
releasing music on labels around the world. His dj sets are heavy on house but take you on a
journey through many different genres. This is a dj that cant be pigeonholed and is
guaranteed to keep you on your feet! Currently his band Greenskeepers is releasing a much
anticipated album "Live like you want to live" on Om records in April 2010. W/ support from
Dharma resident Nat Eichler!
When: Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:55pm ($5 cover)
Where: Dharma Lounge
More Info: www.dharmacharlotte.com
 Oscar Night America
The annual Oscar Night America in Charlotte NC, comes to Mez at the fabulous Epicenter in
the heart of the city. Come for a night of the best the movies have to offer in Charlotte's
most luxurious cinema complex.Tickets $75.00 per person. VIP tables available for 8 :
$1000.00. DeLuxe VIP: $1500 for private service and bar. Fabulous Deluxe Silent auction
items during the event. Donations from Oscar Night America directly benefits United Family Services' programs and its Shelter for Battered Women, so dig deep!
When: Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:00pm
Where: Mez & Epicentre Theaters
More Info: www.onacharlotte.org or call 704-777-4842
Charleston Fashion Week 2010
The fourth annual Charleston Fashion Week®, owned and produced by Charleston magazine, is a
five-night celebration of the region's flourishing retail and design community. Held March
16-20, 2010 in the historic city of Charleston, SC, CFW will feature more than 30 runway
shows, the Emerging Designer Competition: Southeast, and a number of chic after-parties.
Named a Top 20 Event for March by the Southeast Tourism Society, the event will feature the
Style Lounge, the Catwalk for Kids auction and luncheon, Rock The Runway Model Competition,
the Stiletto Stampede, and the Bridal Couture Show. Check out the CFW 2010 schedule and BUY
When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:00pm - Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11:00pm Where: Marion Square, Charleston, SC More Info: www.charlestonfashionweek.com
International
Canadian Music Week
Canadian Musicfest sees hundreds of artists play in dozens of venues around the city in the course of a few nights, while CMW itself also includes a film festival and industry events. Line up to include musicians Bedouin Sound Clash, Zeus, RJD2 and Wolfgang Gartner. Fils will include the Canadian Premiere of WHEN YOU'RE STRANGE (Dir. Tom DiCillo, USA, 2009, 90 minutes) Narrated by Johnny Depp, Tom DiCillo's When You're Strange is an intimate look into the life and career of The Doors. Fresh interviews, vintage newsreels and hundreds of hours of rare, personal footage - much of which has never been seen before - brings viewers into the inner circle of one of rock's most enigmatic and influential bands. When: Wednesday March 10th - Sunday March 14th, 2010 Where: Toronto, Canada More Info: www.cmw.net/cmw2010 | |
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