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03.11.10 - 03.14.10
SOTAC's Hot Picks for the Weekend
Events
 For My Father (Sof Shavua B'Tel Aviv)
A would-be Palestinian suicide bomber is forced to spend a weekend in Tel Aviv when his explosive vest fails to detonate. While there, he crosses paths with and surprisingly connects with the "enemies" he was sent to kill. Through these unlikely relationships, especially the love that blooms with Keren, a beautiful girl who is estranged from her Orthodox family, he discovers the spark of life returning to fill his soul. As the weekend comes to a close, he is forced to make the decision of his life... A daring and engaging film that explores the human side of both halves of a conflict. Winner of Audience Award, Moscow International Film Festival, 2008.
When: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: Duke Energy Theatre - 345 North College St. Charlotte, NC
More Info: www.lightfactory.org/now-showing
Don't Blame the Lettuce
 Reel Soul Cinema presents David Jones advance screening Don't Blame the Lettuce. There will be two showings of the film, 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.; admission is only $10 Come support local independant film making. It is a powerful drama dealing with the dysfunctional aspects seen in all functional relationships. The film features renowned film actress and Charlotte Film Community Spokesperson Maggie Sargent, international model Naresse Carter and worldwide comedian Oletha Cuevas.
When: Friday, March 12th, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Where: Duke Energy Theatre - 345 North College St. Charlotte, NC
More Info: www.jonesmedianc.com
 Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Parade and Charlotte Goes Green Festival
Over 50,000 spectators watched Charlotte's Thirteenth Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade as it marched through the heart of Charlotte to the sound of pipes and the cheers of the spectators lining the streets. The combination of flags, floats, kids, and pipe band music made everyone smile and be Irish for a day. The Fourteenth Annual Parade promises to be even bigger and better! The parade will step off at 11:00 A.M. at Tryon and 9th street in uptown Charlotte. The parade will march South to Tryon St. and 3rd. Street. Parade emcee this year will be K-104.7 radio personalities Brandon Chase & Katie Hall. The 2010 Charlotte Goes Green Festival will be our biggest and most attended yet. There will be something for everyone from 6 to 60 to enjoy. The festival hours are 10AM - 6:30PM and it will feature Irish music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, food, vendors and plenty of beverages. There is no admission fee, it's all Free!
When: Saturday, March 13th, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Tryon and 9th street in uptown Charlotte
More Info: www.charlottestpatsday.com
Evolution: Meet David C. Driskell
 Evolution: Five Decades of Printmaking by David C. Driskell highlights for the first time the prints of the renowned Distinguished University of Maryland Professor Emeritus of Art, David C. Driskell, an international Artist, Art Historian, Collector, Curator, Educator, and one of the most recognized and respected names in the world of African American art and culture. Since 1977, Professor Driskell has served as cultural advisor to Camille O. and William H. Cosby and as the curator of the Cosby Collection of Fine Arts. In 2000, in a White House Ceremony, Professor Driskell received the National Humanities Medal from President Bill Clinton . In 2007, he was elected as a National Academician by the National Academy. Professor Driskell will conduct a slide/lecture presentation in the Gantt Center multipurpose room. There will be a book signing immediately following the presentation.
When: Saturday, March 13th, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m.
Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center - 551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC
More Info: www.ganttcenter.org
 The Fifty Dollar Art Show
You are cordially invited to the fifty dollar art show featuring the works of Linda Brown, JoAnn Sieburg - Baker, Garry Benet, Lb-squared and Sarah Pollock. Each piece is fifty dollars. All original, small-scale and unframed. One afternoon only! Don't miss out on your chance to own some fine art at recession era prices!
When: Sunday, March 14th, 2010 @ 3:00 p.m.
Where: 1514-b Camden Rd. upstairs @ Gemini Studio
Have A Great Weekend &
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