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Greetings SOTAC i Community!
Over the next couple of weeks take at minimum one evening to treat yourself or someone else to any one of the events in this issue. Write editor@sotacmag.com and tell us about your experience and if chosen, your next arts and cultural event is on us! Last week I attended the Charlotte Symphony's performance of Beethoven's Ode to Joy. It was breathtaking. This week, Cirque de la Symphonie, is bound to do it again. But it doesn't stop there. Pam Grier, Art, Beats + Lyrics, Lotus in Wonderland @ Butter and so much more is happening in Charlotte and beyond. We look forward to hearing from you and to seeing you out there!
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Local
Charlotte Symphony Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie
 Imagine the magic of the best cirque artists in the world performing on the same stage with a full symphony orchestra. This is the experience of Cirque de la Symphonie. The combination makes for what The Seattle Times called "astonishing," as aerialists soar overhead and acrobats perform brilliant feats to classical masterpieces and inspiring contemporary music.
When: Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 8:00 pm
Where: Belk Theater
More Info: www.charlottesymphony.org
Every Time I Feel the Spirit: 250 Years of Music by Black Composers
Take a musical journey through two and a half centuries of music by Black composers, from England to Brazil to Latin America and the United States. Countertenor Reginald Mobley and pianist and organist Henry Lebedinsky will be joined by Charlotte's Gospel sensation Dennis Reed and G.A.P. for a program of sacred arias, art songs, Spirituals, and rousing Gospel music. A great concert for the entire family. A special end-of-season reception will follow the performance. When: Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 3:00 pm Where: St. Alban's Episcopal Church More Info: www.saintalbans-davidson.org 704-941-0650 to order tickets.
Otello
 Based on Shakespeare's Othello. The dramatic tragedy of one man's path to self-destruction is magnificently set to music in Verdi's masterpiece. As a tempestuous storm batters the island of Cyprus, Otello's ship battles its way into port. Otello proclaims victory over the Turks and the storm, and yearns for his reunion with his beautiful bride, Desdemona. Yet, his triumph is short-lived as he becomes riddled with self-doubt and jealousy. Escalated by innuendos and compromising situations fabricated by the villainous Iago, who is driven by his hatred of Otello, the tragedy crescendos in a heartbreaking conclusion where even love is not strong enough to prevail.
When: Thursday, May 6 - Saturday, May 8, 2010
Where: Belk Theater
More Info: www.operacarolina.org
 Broadway Gals and Dolls Make plans to join Carolina Voices for their salute to the fabulous female characters of Broadway on this Mother's Day weekend. This fast-paced cavalcade of the greatest women to ever hit the Great White Way will include favorite tunes from Tony Award winning show-stoppers like Evita, Dreamgirls, The Wiz, Phantom of the Opera, and much more. Featuring Carolina Voices' MainStage Choir with special guest vocalists and dancers, you won't want to miss this totally entertaining, fun, and high energy performance that is perfect for any Broadway music lover.
When: Saturday, May 8 - Sunday, May 9, 2010
Where: McGlohon Theatre
More Info: www.carolinavoices.org
Acoustic Syndicate
 Acoustic Syndicate is a rock/folk/bluegrass band from North Carolina formed in 1992. They have toured nationally in the US including appearances at Farm Aid and the Bonnaroo festival. Their sound is characterized by three-part vocal harmony and complex polyrhythmic banjo playing. Lyrically, the group often discusses themes relating to subsistence, sustainability, and quality of life. Acoustic Syndicate's sound has always been characterized by growth and evolution. Since the band officially formed in the early 1990s, they have continued to challenge themselves to grow as a band with the same earnest intensity that permeates their music.
When: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Where: Visulite Theatre
More Info: www.visulite.com
360 | 365 George Eastman House Film Festival
The 360 | 365 George Eastman House Film Festival captures both the birthplace of the art form and its cutting edge evolution. The Film Festival is an annual spring celebration that grew out of the very successful Rochester/High Falls International Film Festival, bringing the finest in independent motion pictures, and film and new media artists to Rochester and Western New York audiences. It's a film festival built for everyone, the avid movie fan, aspiring and established filmmakers, and those that just want to explore.
When: May 5-10, 2010
Where: Rochester, NY (see site for venues)
More Info: film360365.com/festival
International
HotDocs Canadian International Documentary Festival
Hot Docs is North America's largest documentary festival, conference and market. From April 29 to May 9, 2010, Hot Docs will present an outstanding selection of 170+ documentaries from Canada and around the world to Toronto audiences and international delegates. Hot Docs will also mount a full roster of conference sessions, market events and services for documentary practitioners, including the renowned Toronto Documentary Forum, May 5 and 6, and The Doc Shop. Hot Docs will also present Critical Mass, a new speaker series featuring Sasha Frere-Jones. A musician and pop-music critic for The New Yorker, Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic and writer for The New Yorker, Paul Goldberger and Robin Givhan, the Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic and style writer with The Washington Post.
When: Thursday April 29th - Sunday May 9th, 2010
Where: Toronto, Canada (see website for venues)
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Did You Know?
Culture Initiative Presents:
EXTRAORDINARY & The Something Sideshow
A Message from Culture Initiative
For those of you who haven't heard of us, we represent a local arts advocacy organization called Culture Initiative (CI). CI was started over a year ago to establish a valuable and accessible art community in Charlotte, NC, in order to inspire artists and supply a necessary platform for them to showcase their work. Since our inception we have hosted a wide range of arts & music events around the city, working with over hundred local visual artists.
Our most dynamic event is in the works. It is to be held at the Neighborhood Theatre in NODA on May 15th 2010 with about 60 of the best visual artists we have worked with along with several bands and performing acts.
The event is titled The Extraordinary & the Something Sideshow: a 10-in-1 arts & music showcase extravaganza, will boast 10 exciting exhibits the likes the NODA community has never experienced. We are also very proud to announce that this event is part of the 10 day long Southern Holiday Festival, were several arts organizations in and around the city will be hosting Arts events to celebrate culture in our great city.
Exhibits/Artist:
"Rock the Top"
hosted by Neighborhood Theatre
Featured Artist:
John Hairston Jr. aka Jago13
Event dj:
Dirty Drummer aka Coul Wood
"&"
hosted by Highland Mills Lofts, Cmn Mkt, Amelies French Bakery,
24 hr Artist Lock-in Collaboration
Artists:
Hayley Lakeman
Nick Bloomberg
Brandon Willett
John Hairston Jr
Robert Page
Jon Wald
Carlleena Person
Scott Partridge
Sharon Dowell
Bart Cusick
"Dymensions"
Side stage Installation by Aspyr
Featured Artist
Alexandra Rocchio
Makeup
Elizabeth Tolley
Models
Jessica Vilanova
Anastasia Balobanova
"From There 2 Here" hosted by Kulture Klash
We proudly welcome our Southern Affiliate to Charlotte, along with a group of their prominent Festival Artists:
Trever Webster
Scott Debus
Jarod Charzewski
Anson Cyr
Ben Timpson
Karen Myers
Ishmael
"Freaky Animal" hosted by Fu's Tattoo Paying tribute to Freak Show Deformed Animals of old. Artists: Kat Sweet, John Pundt , Julio Cotto, Bridget Scheide, Justin Greendberg , Erich Moffitt , Patrick Harris, David Banemanivong, Joey Vernon, Jeremy Russell, Bridgit Wyant, Kelly Keith, Julio the Mexican, Sam Moody, Oscar Arango and Jen Clay "Skate n' Paint" hosted by Blk Shp Mkt
Bringing art to the skate deck. Artists: Chalkboard, Infamous JeanClaude, Bart Cusick, Robert Jenkins, Eric Hurtgen , Joe Dobson, Desism, Reid Bramhall, Kevin Markie aka Turbo, Tom "Ugly" Michael, Marisa Cohen, William Trausch, Luther Montrose, Antoine Williams, Stephen Barrett and Jeremy Thompson "3xCure" hosted by For Your Cure & Cheap Joe's Art Supply located @ Sanctuary 15 artist step up and donate their time and talents to help raise money for Culture Initiatives newest affiliate, non-profit organization For Your Cure. www.foryourcure.org Artists: Carlleena Person, Aly Perez, Tara Volpe, Lucinda Shelton, Melanie Sherwood, Anna Taylor, Oliver Lewis, Patrick Harris, Robert Jenkins, Kat Sweet, Desta Stutts, Jill Thompson, Erich Moffitt, John Hairston Jr., Paige Ramsey/Sam Moody "Southern Comfort"
hosted by Ryan Charles Photography
set design by Sarah Catherine Studio of Design
Interactive photoshoot that allows you to step into the living room of a Carnie, and take home a memento your Grandchildren will want to see one day.
"1 on 1"
hosted by cltblog.com
A Q&A session with artist, venue, and staff about the Charlotte Arts scene and how things are changing for the better. Featured artist: Scott Partridge "Featured"
hosted by Culture Initiative
A group of our fave Artists will be painting live to give insight on how they approach the canvas.
When: Saturday, May 15 @ 8:00pm - Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 1:00am
Where: Neighbourhood Theater
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ArtZ
Local
Mysticism, Apparitions, Dreams...Mad?
 DOMA Gallery is pleased to present a group exhibition of black and white and color photography by Andrea Brown, Igor Malijevsky and Raymond Grubb. Brown and Grubb are Carolina artists who join with the Czech photographer Malijevsky to offer us mysterious journeys in the unconscious mind. When: April 30, 2010 6-9pm Where: Doma Gallery More Info: www.domaart.com
 Charlotte Art League is HOT! Silent Art Auction
Don't miss your chance to bid on more than 30 original pieces of art donated by CAL members, including well known artists Stefan Duncan, Terry Thirion, Wil Bosbyshell and Donna Wheatley. Other great auction items include racing tickets, a weekend mountain getaway, fine jewelry, spa treatments, a chef-prepared dinner for four, handcrafted lighting, and much more! With wine donated by Canyon Road and food from South End's hottest restaurants, it will be an afternoon of cool wine, spicy food and HOT art. When: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 3 - 6 pm Where: CAL Gallery More Info: www.charlotteartleague.org
"A Foxy Brown Affair" with Pam Grier
 "A Foxy Brown Affair" featuring Actress, director, and author Pam Grier. Be inspired by one of the leading African American women in film history. Music, film, food and more! Pam Grier will also be featuring her new book "Foxy: My Life In Three Acts". She will host and mingle at the new Harvey B. Gannt Center. Don't miss out! Pam Grier is featured in movies such as Foxy Brown, Above the Law, Jackie Brown and more. She was one of the leading actresses in the hit series The L Word. She has also made guest appearances in blockbuster series such as Miami Vice, Martin, Night Court, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. When: Friday, May 7, 2010, 7:00pm - 10:00pm Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center More Info: Tickets: $25 Advance/ $35 at the door Call 704-344-8989 to order.
 John Geci & Sarah Faulkner Exhibition
RedSky Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of glass sculptures by John Geci and paintings by Sarah Faulkner. Glass artist John Geci, a native of rural Connecticut, graduated from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY, in 1994 with a BA in Philosophy. While majoring in Philosophy, he developed an interest and minor concentration in ceramics and glass. His fascination with creating forms influenced him to pursue a career in hand-blown glass. After college, John enrolled in a two-month study at the Penland School in North Carolina, where he studied under some of the great names in glass blowing. Since then he has worked in the Penland area, assisting teachers, helping run the Penland studio, working with local glass artists, and making his own work. Asheville painter Sarah Faulkner strives to capture the important relationship humans have with the natural world. She experiments with different materials in order to reflect the mysterious and atmospheric qualities found in nature. Faulkner works with paraffin wax as a finish coat. This translucent and misty material blends and softens the undercoat colors to give her work depth and light. Opening reception Friday, May 7th 6:00-8:30 pm. When: Friday, May 7 - Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Where: RedSky Gallery More Info: www.redskygallery.com
 Gallery Crawls
NoDa- Every first and third Friday of the month
Southend - Every first Friday of the month
Remember The Upstairs Lounge
A New Orleans bar is coming to New York but this bar doesn't serve alcohol. The regulars are long gone. The bar is the Upstairs Lounge, a bohemian French Quarter bar that was destroyed decades ago in a mysterious fire whose story has a surprising power. In 1973, a popular gay bar in the French Quarter burned down with everyone inside, killing 32 people and injuring dozens more. It was the worst fire in New Orleans history. For such a shocking event, it is little known. Police knew it was arson but could never find hard evidence and the main suspect was never charged as most of the witnesses would not speak to the police. No Longer Empty presents Skylar Fein's installation, Remember the Upstairs Lounge, which walks visitors right through the swinging bar doors. The show throws a stark light on a hidden chapter of history and offers visual riffs on politics and sexuality circa 1973. No Longer Empty (NLE) is a not for profit organization that orchestrates public art exhibitions in vacated storefronts and properties. Conceived as an artistic response to present economic condition, No Longer Empty's core mission is to revitalize empty spaces and areas around the venues by bringing thoughtful, high-caliber art installations with accompanying programming to the public.
When: April 29 - May 30, 2010, Wed -Thurs. 12pm - 7pm
Where: 447 West 16th Street, New York, NY
More Info: www.nolongerempty.org
International
Volker Hueller
Timothy Taylor Gallery is delighted to present the first solo exhibition in London by Berlin-based artist Volker Hueller as part of the gallery's The Viewing Room program. Hueller's hand-coloured etchings exploit all the associative power of the etched line: spidery trails mordantly tracing care-worn physiognomies and smoke-filled rooms. The atmospheric remains of a dark European history lurk within the cracks and crevices of these complex drawings, made up of interlocking fragments and planes. Jaundiced, cruel and complacent faces emerge from these jagged forms, drawing on numerous historical references, such as the élan of Beardsley's fin de siècle drawings or Klee's expressive poetics of line. As Ian Bourland writes in Artforum, 'Hueller's process, of acid etching and hand application of faded watercolor and shellac, imparts the pictures with a sense of timelessness and gravity, as if they came from a fully formed Edwardian nightmare.'
When: Now - May 21, 2010
Where: Timothy Taylor Gallery, 15 Carlos Place, London, UK
More Info: www.timothytaylorgallery.com |
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Soirees
Local
Mix & Mingle @ Loft 1523/Casting for CLT Fashion Week
Join Charlotte's most fashionable audience for the monthly pre-Charlotte Fashion Week Mixer
@ Loft 1523! Presented to you by Plitz Fashion Marketing and the E Agency, this event
welcomes all Designers, Models, Stylists, Photographers and other industry professionals.
This is your chance to be cast in 2010 Charlotte, NC Fashion Week! Casting for models,
actors and actresses will be from 6pm-8pm. Mix & Mingle will be 8pm to close. Don't miss
this great networking opportunity at one of the best venues in town! When: Thursday, April 29, 2010. Casting @ 6, Mix @ 8 Where: Loft 1523 More Info: please confirm attendance to RSVP@Charlottencfashionweek.com
 The Atlanta Underground Pt. 3 (AIDS Walk CLT After Party!)
That's right Ladies and Gentlemen we are bringing you yet another installment of The Atlanta Undeground with Resident Dj BE and special guest Kai Alce. This is definitely a don't miss event as these guys come in to give back to the community for the official afterparty of this years AIDS Walk. $5 Donations are Suggested as ALL PROCEEDS will be given to R.A.I.N.! Special Guest: KAI ALCE (NDATL / Atl) www.kaialce.com Resident DJ: DJ BE DEG /4Deep /Tambor) www.thedynamitegroup.com/djbe , lite.facebook.com/DJBE.ATL
Art, Beats + Lyrics
 The national tour of Gentleman Jack Art, Beats + Lyrics, a multi-media fusion of urban art, photography, live music, and dancing, is set to return to Charlotte NC. at Center Stage @ NODA, MAY 7th, 2010. This a Private event and your invite GET YOUR FREE TICKET TODAY at www.gentlemanjackabl.com . Must be 21 years or older to attend. When: Friday, May 7, 2010 at 7:00pm Where: Center Stage in NODA area More Info: www.gentlemanjackabl.com
Lotus in Wonderland Fashion Show at Butter
See who has the fairest looks of them all this season in the Lotus in Wonderland Spring Fashion Show at BUTTER on May 13th (Thursday). From bandage bustiers to Alice in Wonderland bloom-inspired treasures, spring fashion has taken a twist. Fashion show starts at 9:30. There will be a $5 door fee, part of the proceeds will go the Leukemia and Lymphoma Charity..it's always fashionable to give!!!Call 704.332.2047 or RSVP to info@lotuslook.com .
When: Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 9:00pm, (doors open @ 8pm)
Where: Butter NC @ The Music Factory
More Info: 704.332.2047 (Lotus)
drumSTRONG::28hr Drum-A-Thon to BEAT CANCER
This is the BIG ONE! drumSTRONG 2010 is shaping up to be the most impactful event ever. Join the record-breaking 28 hour Drum·A·Thon with Celebrity Artists and Global participation to BEAT cancer! drumSTRONG is the rhythm-driven cancer health festival, featuring resources addressing cancer concerns, raising awareness and funds for important cancer initiatives, supporting survivorship and drumming for crazy long periods of time. Our family-friendly charity rhythm events take place globally and benefit us locally. 50+ cities in 13 countries drumming simultaneously! Full stage, health Expo, great Venders and the most unique (and longest) non-stop Drum Circle on the planet! Register NOW! www.drumstrong.org. Sign-up for Participation in a village near you at drumstrong.org. (oh and check out the line-up of artists and the schedule!) drumStrong encourages you to ask folks to sponsor you (and/or create a Team) for your 'per hour drumming'. Drum in honor of, or in memory of someone and
choose the cancer initiative that you want your funds to support. See website for details and 'rewards'.
When: Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 12:00pm - Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 5:00pm
Where: Misty Meadows Farm, 455 Providence Rd. S. & Ennis Rd., Weddington, NC
More Info:www.drumstrong.org
 Reggae on the Lake Reggae Central and Carolina Reggae Vibes are launching season three of their warm-weather yacht cruises on Lake Norman on Saturday, May 15th! Expect to hear great Reggae music, meet new friends and have the time of your life aboard a luxury yacht charter sailing the waters of one of North Carolina's most beautiful lakes.$30 discount tickets are available before
May 1st at Reggae Central 704-377-2782. After May 1st, the ticket price will increase to $35. Tickets are limited for this event. We strongly suggest purchasing tickets well in advance.
When: Saturday, May 15 9:00pm - Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 12:00am
Where: Lake Norman, Cornelius, NC
National
Taste of the North End
This year, the Taste of the North End will benefit the North End Community Health Center, continuing the tradition of the North End restaurant community supporting North End charities. The Taste of the North End was founded by Donato and Nancy Frattaroli in 1993 as a benefit for Casa Monte Cassino. The Frattarolis became aware of Casa Monte Cassino when a family from Italy came into their North End restaurant. The family was staying at the CMC while their four daughters received medical attention at Boston's Children's Hospital. Over the next few weeks, as the Frattarolis developed the idea for the Taste of the North End to raise funds to help Casa Monte Cassino provide its services. The Frattarolis, with the support of the North End restaurant community, held the First Annual Taste of the North End in the basement of St. John's School. That first year, guests were able to try dishes from fifteen North End eateries. Today, the Taste of the North End currently features over fourty five restaurants, bakeries and distributors. Since its inception, the Taste of the North End has raised over $450,000 for Casa Monte Cassino and other local North End charities.
When: Friday May 14, 2010, 7 p.m.,
Where: The New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA
More Info: www.tasteofthenorthend.org
International
explorASIAN Festival 2010
Vancouver's "explorASIAN Festival" is Canada's second oldest Asian Heritage Month festival, established in 1997 by the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society. In Canada, the month of May is officially recognized as Asian Heritage Month honoring the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. The festival runs for the whole month of May annually, making it the destination festival for worldwide Spring/Summer visitors of metro Vancouver. Celebrate your heritage with explorASIAN!
When: May 1 - May 31, 2010
Where: Montreal, Quebec (various locations, see site for details)
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