SOTAC's Top Weekend Picks!
Your Urban Connection to the Arts & Culture Movement
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03.25.10 - 03.28.10
SOTAC's Hot Picks for the Weekend
Events
The Parsons Dance Company
 The Parsons Dance Company is a contemporary dance troupe founded by choreographer David Parsons. The company consists of ten full-time dancers and maintains a repertory of more than 70 works, 20 of which feature commissioned original scores by composers and musicians including Dave Matthews, Michael Gordon and Milton Nascimento. Parsons Dance has been broadcast on television through PBS, Bravo, A&E and Discovery channels. They also performed in Times Square as part of the televised Millennium New Year's Eve Celebration.
When: Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Where: Knight Theater
More Info: www.campaignforculturalfacilities.org
 DIVERSE THURSDAY It's back! Diverse Thursday has been a huge success and they are going to keep it going. Thealmighty DjfreedomBlank will be back behind the wheels doing what he does and that's makin' ya dance! No need to wait until Friday to start your weekend, Dharma has you covered. Free entry all night for everyone. The official afterwork spot for Thursday is Dharma Lounge. See you there!
A Sign Of The Times 10th Annual Black History Concert
2010 marks the 10th anniversary for 'A Sign Of The Times of the Carolinas' presenting community-based programs and an annual Black History Concert in March. The theme of this year's production is "THE STORY OF OUR FAMILY". Narrated by Actor/Director Quentin Talley of "On Q" Productions, "The Story Of Our Family" will tell the story of the origins of the human family and of Black folks in America. A production like this is especially important for children and young adults who may not have been exposed to this information in such an entertaining and educational fashion. This production will feature faculty and alumni from North Carolina Central University's Jazz Studies Program, Master Drummer Gary Mumford, Violinist Sai, and of course the 20-piece "A Sign of the Times Big Band".
When:Friday, March 26, @ 7:00 pm & Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 7:00 pm Where: West Charlotte High School
More Info: asignofthetimes.org
Russian Spectacular
 The stunning soprano Heidi Meier returns to wow Charlotte audiences with the rarely heard Concerto for Coloratura Soprano, in an all-Russian program conducted by Christof Perick. Tchaikovsky's passionate and brooding final Symphony, written in the composer's last year, brings the concert to a dramatic conclusion. Pre-concert talk @ 7 pm. Christof Perick, conducting Heidi Meier, soprano. You will hear: Glinka Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla , Gliere Concerto for Coloratura Soprano and Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique"
When: Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 8:00 pm & Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 8:00 pm
Where: Belk Theater
More Info: www.charlottesymphony.org
Center of the Earth Gallery Exhibition: Ten
Last chance to see TEN!! Center of the Earth welcomes you with painting, collage, and sculpture from an eclectic selection of 10 artists. In conjunction with the NoDa Gallery Crawl EXHIBITION: March 27th, 2010 featuring Robert Boyd, Jacob Cooley, Sharon Dowell, Scott Fraser, Patrick Glover, Scott Hill, Ruth Ava Lyons, Nancy Scheinman, Paul Sires and Scott Upton. 3204 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 375-5756
When: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Where: Center of the Earth Gallery
More Info: www.centerofthearth.com
 Music Festival 2010
Masterworks School of the Arts is hosting their Annual Music Festival on Saturday, March 27th. We are inviting all Lake Norman area students to participate! Registered students will perform a memorized piece and receive positive feedback. Registration is $10 per performance piece and forms can be found on our website, www.masterworkschoolofthearts.com, as well as more Festival information!
When: Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 9:00 am
Where: Masterworks School of the Arts, in Mooresville
More Info: www.masterworkschoolofthearts.com
Sundays @ SOUL w/ Scott!
 Sundays at Soul find D.J. Scott Weaver working a double! ROUND ONE: BRUNCH (12:00-4:00) Come early and enjoy the yummy Soul brunch menu, while chillin' out to groovy Sunday brunch music. Selections range from Dusty Springfield and Petula Clark to 70's light rock and retro soul mixed with mellow electronica. Perfect for a fun, relaxing recovery! ROUND TWO: SOFTCORE JUKEBOX (10:00-2:00) Time for Soul's fabulous full menu, including amazing sushi! The evening music selection is a true alternative. Dream pop, indie rock from the past to the present, neo-pysch & shoegazer provide a completely different vibe. Come early, come late or come to both - just make sure you come to Sundays at Soul with Scott Weaver!
 Sunday Dinner Series
On Q Productions season of African American family themed plays will have a special "Sunday Dinner" series highlighting the tradition of African American family with talk backs featuring the playwright and cast, mixing, mingling, music, and of course food. The Sunday Dinner, provided by Mert's Heart & Soul Restaurant, will take place at the new Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture. This Third "Sunday Dinner" Series features the cast and crew of The Mojo & The Sayso, along with other members of the community, as we talk about the issues in the play, while having dinner. The event is free with a ticket stub from any of the performances March 24th-28th. Tickets are available at www.carolinatix.org or call 704-372-1000
When: Sunday, March 28, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
More Info: www.ganttcenter.org
Have A Great Weekend &
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Save the Date
April 10, 2010
 SOTAC has teamed up with The Underground Soul Station, RealEyes Bookstore, Best Buy and Reel Soul Cinema to bring you Malik Yoba, star of Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married Too!". Join Malik as he hosts "One Night Stand", an evening filled with conversation, comedy, music, film and theatre. Don't miss out on this entertaining and enlightening night focused on today's relationships. There will be a relationship panel featuring some of Charlotte's best relationship counselors. Be inspired by one of many upcoming relationship repair courses of the year! This event is for couples and singles.
V.I.P. reception for special guest and advance ticket holders so get your tickets now. Local improv performers will act out scenarios highlighting various concerns and behaviors that impact our relationships. Email editor@sotacmag.com and let us know what issues affect your relationship and maybe you'll see it on the big stage! Limited seating.
Date: Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Time: 6:00pm/5:30pm reception
Place: Booth Playhouse, Blumenthal Perf. Arts Center - 130 N. Tryon St.
Tickets: $15 advance/$25 @ the door - Visit www.carolinatix.org or call 704-377-8989
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