Event Neighborhood: Charlotte Center City
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The SKyRoCKeT Study
SURFACE-KNIT AND REFORMULATE CADENCE-KIDS FOR TRANSLATION STUDY Come and join us at the UNCC tent in First Ward Park, right behind the Dubois Center.How are calories and metabolism measured during physical activity? Join researchers from the UNC Charlotte Department of Applied Physiology, Health and Clinical Sciences for a demonstration of how they are testing volunteers…
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BITE – UNC Charlotte Bats!
Come and join us at the UNCC tent in First Ward Park, right behind the Dubois Center. Come join UNC Charlotte researchers to discover the amazing world of bats and their importance in research. Did you know bats make up 25% of all mammals on Earth? These incredible creatures are amazing; they rarely get cancer…
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Open Studios + American(a) Property Intake
Meet McColl Center Artists-in-Residence and visit their studios, create an artwork during our all-ages interactive printmaking workshop, and explore Light at the End of the Tunnel, a collaborative exhibition with The Mint Museum, featuring works available for bidding as part of The Mint Museum’s Coveted Couture Silent Auction and sales benefit both organizations. Step inside McColl…
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VAPA Night Market
Beginning at 6 PM, explore The (SHOUT!) Night Market (sponsored by TD Bank), with open artist studios, guided tours, art scavenger hunts, tenant gallery takeovers, live performances, and free artist-led creative classes. The Night Market occurs every second Saturday. Part of the Cultural Block Party
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Cultural Block Party
CULTURAL MILE – NORTH TRYON Saturday, April 11th, 1:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Charlotte Ballet, McColl Center, and VAPA Center are each activating their spaces with unique programming. Together, the three organizations are transforming this segment of North Tryon into a vibrant, walkable arts experience that spotlights Charlotte-based artists and invites the community to explore and celebrate…
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Community Dance Lesson for Kids 3+
Join Charlotte Ballet Academy for a free community dance lesson for children 3 and older at 1:30 PM on the Main Stage at First Ward Park or as soon as the Easter Egg Hunt ends. Charlotte Ballet Academy staff will be onsite earlier in the day to provide information about their upcoming programs and classes…
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Monologue Mondays
PRESENTED BY CHARLOTTE SHOUT! AND CHARLOTTE’S OFF BROADWAY ATTN: Theater lovers! Monologue Monday is BACK at Charlotte”s Off-Broadway Black Box Theater in the VAPA Center! Come experience raw talent as Charlotte’s finest actors deliver powerful performances, live. FEATURING: PJ BARNES and NATASHA SHIPP
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Food Stories Open Mic: Voices from Charlotte’s Table
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY Part of Flour & Ink Pull up a chair and share your story. Food Stories Open Mic invites community members to step up to the mic and celebrate Charlotte’s food culture through personal storytelling. From unforgettable family recipes and neighborhood restaurants to cultural traditions and moments gathered around the…
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Food Memories: Stories from the Table – April 17, 11 am
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY Part of Flour & Ink Step into a shared storytelling experience celebrating Charlotte’s rich food culture at The Market at 7th Street. This interactive experience is presented in partnership with the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the library’s Archives and Special Collections department, and invites visitors to reflect…
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Food Memories: Stories from the Table – April 17, 5 pm
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY Part of Flour & Ink Step into a shared storytelling experience celebrating Charlotte’s rich food culture at The Market at 7th Street. This interactive experience is presented in partnership with the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the library’s Archives and Special Collections department, and invites visitors to reflect…