The May 20th Society, the Charlotte-based organization that celebrates MecDec, the 1775 signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and our county’s rebellious history, will center 2010 activities around the unveiling of the new statue of Captain James Jack called “The Spirit of Mecklenburg” (photo renderings available). more
Categories: Community, Arts & Entertainment
Four-time Grammy-winning female rock vocalist Pat Benatar will light up the Coca-Cola stage at Food Lion Speed Street on Saturday, May 29 accompanied by husband Neil Giraldo, accomplished guitarist, songwriter and producer. As a founding partner of Food Lion Speed Street, Coca-Cola will present this duo for free beginning at 9:15 p.m. ET. more
Categories: Arts & Entertainment
Job Summary: The Director of Historic South End (HSE) is the first point of contact for stakeholders in the South End neighborhood. He or she is responsible for working closely with entire CCCP staff to deliver the South End projects and initiatives of the annual Program of Work. Another focus is to leverage the collective resources and... more
Categories: Community, Charlotte Center City Partners
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art will host a BMW Art Car May 10 through May 21. The first Art Car in the BMW’s special collection, painted by Alexander Calder in 1975, will be on display inside the museum’s lobby to coincide with the opening of the NASCAR Hall of Fame on May 11. The Hall of Fame is just two blocks away from the Bechtler in center... more
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Charlotte-based retailer Belk has signed on as the title sponsor of the newly renamed Belk Carolinas’ Carrousel Parade, the fourth largest Thanksgiving parade in the United States, according to an announcement today by Carolinas’ Carrousel, Inc. Belk is a long-time supporter of the parade and has been its presenting sponsor for the past three... more
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Community
