Heaven On Wheels

Welcome to Heaven on Wheels, a down-home musical comedy about the history of stock car racing by Tally Sessions and Peter Holland. Told from the point of view of rabid race fans, HOW is a tribute and send-up of everything we love about the sport. Who's the greatest driver? Who's the best builder? Who makes the best car? Who wants to fight? Some of the fascinating characters brought to life include Curtis Turner, Bill France, Louise Smith, the Wood Brothers, Tiny Lund, the Flock Brothers, and L.O. Stanley. Racing greats Richard Petty, Junior Johnson, Cale Yarborough, David Pearson, the Allison Brothers, and Dale Earnhardt are also saluted. Filled with fun songs and memorable stories, Heaven on Wheels is a musical racing scrapbook that will take you back to a simpler place in time.
When: Now - May, 29, 2010
Where: Actor's Theatre of Charlotte
More Info: www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org 

Mosaic with Stone Workshop @ Ciel Gallery

This workshop will familiarize students with the use and cleaving properties of marble as well as varied minerals and stones using hammer and hardie, the traditional mosaic tools. We'll explore designs in abstract form, using the properties of selected stones as inspiration and influence. We'll also explore the use of classical andamento along with lesser known variations applicable to modern expressions in new designs and forms. Above all this class is meant to encourage freedom of artistic expression using non-traditional mosaic material. Sophie is a second generation mosaic artist from Ontario, Canada trained in the Modern Italian style. She enjoys the diversity of mosaic possibilities when both teaching and creating, and particularly likes to innovate using both traditional and unique materials and textures, from marble to raw minerals, metallic elements and dimensional accents. This class will include an introductory evening session on Friday (6:30 - 9:00), and continue all day Saturday and Sunday. To see more of Sophie's work, visit her website at www.sophiemosaics.com. This is a rare opportunity to train with Sophie in the Southeast!  To register, contact pam@cielcharlotte.com
When:  Friday, May 21 @ 6:30 pm, Saturday, May 22 @ 9:00 am & Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 9:00 am
Where: Ciel Gallery
More Info: www.cielcharlotte.com 

 

A Children's World of Play

International House hosts games, music and traditions from around the world.!  The event , held at ImaginOn, is desised to give young people a glimpse into fun from around the globe. Attendees will  play games, hear foreign music and learn about traditions from various cultures. Deop by and play Spanish BINGO, see traditional Hebrew dances, a dancing Chinese dragon, and hear stories about faraway places show   children that  play is an international language, while discovering some key elements we all have in common.
When: Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 12:00 pm
Where: ImaginOn
More Info:www.imaginon.org 

 

 

Electric Friends @ Dharma
What makes this dynamic DJ group stand out from the rest is their collaboration of musical styles ranging across the board. "We all come from different backgrounds, so you get an interesting mix", explains Matthew Bowers (a.k.a. CMNDer). Jeff ET brings "disco and all forms of house music" (and is one of the few local DJ's to stick with vinyl), CMNDer provides more "techouse," and Machete incorporates it all. They may all have different styles, but all three members share a common passion for the music they play. "DJing isn't really a job for us," says Bowers. "We bring a lot of energy when we're all DJing, and we feel like people notice that."
When: Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 9:00pm
Where: Dharma Lounge
More Info: www.dharmacharlotte.com 

 

 

Reggae Sundays
Well, Queen City: Its time to get the summer started!  May 23, 2010,NYCE/N'CE Entertainment is bringing you Reggae Sundays. For those who thought it couldn't be done, Watch how Apostrophe does it!  Featuring: Reggae, Calypso, Soca and Carnival Music.  Don't miss out and make sure to join NYCE/N'CE Entertainment at Apostrophe Lounge for an event of true Caribbean Proportions.
When: Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 9pm
Where: Apostrophe Lounge
More Info: www.apostrophelounge.com