On Q Productions’ latest, In The Blood, explores racial, gender, and social injustices through Hester La Negrita, a homeless mother with street smarts. The play, written by Susan Lori-Parks, kicks off on Nov. 27 with performances through Dec. 6 at Duke Energy Theatre. For more information, check out the flyer below or click here.
Mark your calendars for the Art & Spa event on Dec. 3, from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. See flyer (below) for more details.
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 18, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Yankee Tavern at Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
• Neko Case at Knight Theater
• Curator’s Choice exhibition at Elder Gallery
• Laugh Out Loud Wednesdays Stand-Up Open Mic at Situations Lounge
• Southern Christmas Show at The Park
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 17, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• New Urbanscapes exhibition at Jerald Melberg Gallery
• Lyle Lovett at Belk Theater
• Mike Speanburg at Lake Norman Comedy Zone in Galway Hooker
• Kasey King’s Disco Ball at Scorpio’s
• Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation’s Film Festival, Our Rivers vs. Us at Central Piedmont Community College
As the headline suggests, here are a few of the best places to find comedy events in Charlotte — from stand-up to improv to sketch comedy and more. For a complete listing of all comedy visit www.CharlotteComedyLIVE.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
* Stand-Up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 7 p.m.
Nationally touring headliner Mike Speanburg.
Galway Hooker ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ 704-895-1782 ~ $10.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
* Laugh Out Loud Wednesdays Stand-Up Open Mic at 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Tasha Renee. Music by DJ Infinite.
Situations Lounge ~ 7801 University City Blvd. ~ Free before 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 19
* NoDa Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at Prevue Music Hall at 8 p.m.
Join host Mike Buczek as he brings you this weekly stand-up showcase featuring Charlotte’s best up-and-coming stand-up talent.
Prevue Music Hall ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ No Cover
Friday, Nov. 20
* Charlotte Comedy Theater Improv at Prevue Music Hall at 8 p.m.
Short form shows similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Prevue Music Hall ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ Charlotte, NC 28205 ~ $10
Saturday, Nov. 21
* Best of Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at 10 p.m.
Charlotte’s premiere sketch comedy troupe returns to Carolina Actors Studio Theatre for The Best of Robot Johnson featuring their best original sketches, hilarious recurring characters, musical numbers and a quirky take on pop culture.
Carolina Actors Studio Theatre ~ 1118 Clement Ave. ~ $15
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A new two-person exhibition, titled Babette Herschberger: Paintings and Mary Lou Sussman: Monoprints, opens today at The Gallery at Carillon. Check out pics (below) of two paintings from the exhibition, which continues through Jan. 29, 2010.
Mary Lou Sussman's "Shaping Shadows 2008"
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 16, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Steve Kimock Crazy Engine at Visulite Theatre
• Find Your Muse Open Mic at The Evening Muse
• Speak A Latte at PJ’s Coffee & Lounge
• Changing Places: From Black and White to Technicolor exhibition at Levine Museum of the New South
• Karaoke at Dixie’s Tavern
“A whole bunch of people slapping drums as if they were swatting flies.” That’s how I used to view drum circles — just a whole bunch of noise. And so for years I avoided them. The thought of dozens of people banging away near me was simply unappetizing.
But I’ve learned recently that not all drum circles are the same. A drum circle facilitator can turn noise into healing sound, putting people in a state of bliss. So much that people will use words and phrases like “transformative,” “changed my life,” and “the best thing that ever happened to me” to describe their drum-circle experience.
Drum circles, which are basically groups of people gathered in a circle and playing percussion instruments, have been around for a long time. Part of what makes them attractive is that anyone of any age, race and gender can participate. Drumming is easy; no experience is required. Everyone’s a drummer.
Drum circles are relaxing. People can hammer out their stress on a drum. The collective sound can also travel through the body, helping to release energy and tension. I’ve seen people get completely lost in the drumming, eyes closed, grinning broadly, swaying to the beat. Afterwards, they say they feel as if they’re walking on clouds.
Drum circles build relationships. Participants listen to each other in order to play on the same beat. It is not about what one person can drum but rather what sounds the entire group can create. Participants, in unison, can also drum messages such as “yes, we can” or chant someone’s name. Drumming doesn’t always have to be in unison, however. People can take turns expressing their feelings through drumbeats or play around and finish a team-players beat.
Drum circles build confidence and reduce inhibitions. I’ve seen quiet people drum with such confidence that you’d think they’re performing on stage. I’ve seen painfully shy people walk out of a room, after the drum circle has ended, surrounded by a network of new friends.
Drum circles are more than just noise. They are peaceful yet invigorating, empowering and very powerful.
As the headline suggests, here are a few picks of art exhibition openings and shows to check out this weekend in Charlotte and the surrounding area — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Charlotte Artery’s Art Attack exhibition. Open: Fri., Nov. 13, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Charlotte Artery exhibition will feature art by all founding members of the group, including printmaker Dan Allegrucci, printmaker and mixed media artist Julie Benda, painter Ashley Lathe, and fiber/mixed media artists, Janet Lasher and Bev Nagy. Hosted by Greg Pappanastos.
Exhibition is also open on Nov. 20, from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. and by appointment.
Held at 130 West Bland St. For more information, call 704-942-4790.
• Charlotte Art Collective Holiday Show at Avondale Presbyterian Church. Open: Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Featuring paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculptures, wood, collage, fiber art, and more. Also featuring a variety of Charlotte artists.
Avondale Presbyterian Church, 2821 Park Road. For more information, call 704-364-0961.
Antoine Williams' "The Good Fight" from the Game Theory exhibition at Dialect Gallery
• Game Theory exhibition at Dialect Art Gallery. Opening reception and public artist’s talk: Fri., Nov. 13, 6 p.m. A solo exhibition by Antoine Williams. Mixed media paintings about different perspectives of competing ideals about life and how we attempt to obtain what we consider happiness and freedom For more information, visit www.rawgoods.org.
Exhibition continues through Dec. 4.
Dialect Art Gallery, 3204 North Davidson St., Ste. C. (more…)
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, Nov. 13, 2009 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Lois Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color exhibition at Mint Museum of Art
• Innovative Works at Booth Playhouse
• Hatebreed with Unearth, Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal, Born of Osiris at Amos’ Southend
• Game Theory exhibition at Dialect Gallery
• 80’s Party at Town Tavern
