Arts & Culture

Mexican culture celebrated with free festival

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 8:00am

Mexican culture celebrated with free festival

The McAlpine Creek Park is inviting the public to a family friendly celebration of Mexican culture this weekend.

The 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fanta Festival features internationally known and local Regional Mexican music acts, traditional folkloric dancing, and tasty authentic foods.

In addition to goods and services offered by non-profit organizations and small-businesses, a full assortment of cultural goods can be found at the marketplace.

Children ages 6 through 12 can enjoy a free Soccer Clinic, while the whole family can join in an assortment of interactive games.

Festival-goers can catch the fun at McAlpine Creek Park, located at 8711 Monroe Road in Charlotte, Sunday May 5, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information on the Festival, call 704-941-6735.

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Art on the Four Mile Greenway

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 2:44pm

Officials with the Town of Matthews say they are very excited to announce a public art project along the Four Mile Creek Greenway. Six area artists have begun to paint sewer vents and manhole covers along the greenway.

The artists participating in the project are Cecil Sumners, Olivia Kane, Vicky Kaseorg, Diane Ramirez, Carolyn Pais, and Ali Kavadlo. They are donating their artistic talents for free in order to provide this art for all to enjoy as they walk the greenway.

There is no one theme for the art.

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Classroom app creates pitch perfect music

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Monday, March 4th, 2013, 5:02pm

Classroom app creates pitch perfect music

Gone are the days when Orchestra Director Bill Myers needs a tape recorder to listen to a student’s pitch. In his classes at Hough High School, Myers uses a new form of technology – the SmartMusic App which changes the way students practice and learn their instruments.

The interactive tool allows students to play along with the music onscreen and provides immediate feedback on their performance. Myers uses the app to grade 50 percent of the student’s assignment while his trained ear provides the other half.

The House of Education Committee is working to pass House Bill 127 that students have arts education credit for graduation beginning with the freshmen class of 2016.

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Matthews Playhouse: Wind in the Willows

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 9:00am

The Matthews Playhouse is presenting its production of Wind in the Willows this weekend.

Kenneth Grahame's classic story is brought to life, as the Playhouse' Junior Acting Company re-enacts the adventures of Toad, Rat, Mole, Badger and their friends.

With Toad involved, there is always trouble and misadventure at Toad Hall.

Theater-goers can catch the show at the Matthews Playhouse, located at 100 McDowell Street in Matthews, Saturday March 2, at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Admission ranges from $9 to $10. Click here for tickets.

For more information on the play, call 704-846-8343.

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Charlotte artist shares technique

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Monday, February 25th, 2013, 2:27pm

The Mint Museum Randolph is presenting a demonstration by well-known Charlotte artist Miriam Durkin this week.

Visitors can watch Durkin show how she starts and ends her famous portrait paintings.

Durkin is currently exploring how gestural lines, mixed with realistic classically-drawn passages, create an energetic figure that is both interpretive and honors the classical tradition.

Art lovers can catch the demonstration at the Mint Museum Randolph, located at 2730 Randolph Road in Charlotte, Wednesday February 27, at 7 p.m.

Admission is free and open to all ages.

For more information on the demonstration, call 704-337-2000.

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Festival celebrates African-American heritage and accomplishments

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Friday, February 22nd, 2013, 10:00am

Festival celebrates African-American heritage and accomplishments

The NC Film Factory is hosting a festival celebrating the rich heritage and accomplishments of the African-American Community.

The Charlotte African American Festival offers a full day of concerts, art, literature, food, dancers and competitions.

Special Attractions include A 1/4 Mile Journey Through the Underground Railroad with a Harriet Tubman impersonator and The Black History Walk of Fame with live impersonations of famous African-Americans.

Proceeds go to providing funding for technology equipment to assist under-served youth.

Festival-goers can catch the celebration at Independence High School, located at 1967 Patriot Drive in Charlotte, Saturday February 23 and Sunday February 24, at 10 a.m.

Admission is free and open to all ages.

For more information on the Festival, call 704-777-9928.

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Matthews Playhouse: The Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 5:00pm

Matthews Playhouse: The Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly

The Matthews Playhouse is presenting a play about the lives of a worm, a spider and a fly.

The play is based on three separate books written by Doreen Cronin.

Worms, spiders and flies have a lot in common with human children. They go to school, have friends and live with their parents. However, to the contrary, they eat their homework, molt as a way of growing up and never take a bath.

Audience members can see what it is like for a worm, fly and spider as they begin first grade in this song and dance portrayal.

Theater-goers can catch the performance at the Matthews Community Center, located at 100 McDowell Street in Matthews, Saturday February 23 and Sunday February 24, at 2 p.m.

Additional show times are:
Friday, March 1 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2 - 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 3 - 2 p.m.

Admission is $10 for adults and $9 for children. The show is open to the public.

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