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Applications available for Regional Artist Project Grant (RAPG)

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012, 3:47pm

The Arts & Science Council has applications available for the Regional Artist Project Grant.

The grant provides funds of up to $2,000 for individuals and groups of unincorporated artists to pursue projects that further enhance their artistic development by attending a professional advancement experience or purchasing/renting equipment.

“By virtue of helping the development of 30 plus artists every year, the Regional Artist Project Grant is one of the most impactful grant programs offered through ASC,” said ASC President Scott Provancher.

The grant is available to artists in all disciplines.

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Cardholders get free access to local museums

Submitted by Jessica Sells, Web Producer
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, 6:01pm

CHARLOTTE, NC - The first weekend of August, anyone with a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch debit or credit card can enjoy free access to several local museums.

The Charlotte-based bank's "Museums on Us" program runs Saturday, August 4th and Sunday, August 5th. It also runs the first full weekend of each month.

The following local museums are participating in the program:

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Levine Museum of the New South
Mint Museum Rnadolph
Mint Museum Uptown

For one free admission, you need your photo ID and your valid debit or credit card.

If you would like more information on the "Museums on Us" program, click here.

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Cult Movie Monday: The Goonies

Submitted by Susan H.
Monday, July 30th, 2012, 5:07pm
Cult Movie Monday: The Goonies

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - CULT MOVIE MONDAY is presented by The Light Factory and Theatre 650. We celebrate the wild, wonderful, and most especially, the weird – the last Monday of every month. Admission is free and so is the popcorn. Mikey Walsh and Brandon Walsh are brothers whose family is preparing to move because developers want to build a golf course in the place of their neighborhood — unless enough money is raised to stop the construction of the golf course, and that’s quite doubtful.

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The Mast Farm Inn Joins Historic Hotels of America®

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Tuesday, July 17th, 6:06 pm
The Mast Farm Inn Joins Historic Hotels of America®

The Mast Farm Inn of Historic Valle Crucis, North Carolina is pleased to announce it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Historic Hotels of America was founded in 1989 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation with 32 charter members. Members of National Trust Historic Hotels of America represent the heritage and development of America. The Mast Farm Inn is one of less than 235 hotels and resorts throughout the country that is recognized by Historic Hotels of America for preserving and maintaining its historic integrity, architecture and ambiance. There are seven Historic Hotels of America® hotels in the state of North Carolina.   

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Early Bird Ticket Sales End July 4th

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Friday, June 29th, 2:26 pm
Early Bird Ticket Sales End July 4th

MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAINTOP ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF PERFORMERS FOR 5TH ANNUAL 3-DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL IN BOONE, NC AUGUST 24-26, 2012

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Greensky Bluegrass, Naked Gods, Rose's Pawn Shop, Salem Speaks, and DJ Sahgah Added to Performer Lineup

Early Bird Ticket Sales End July 4th. Cabin Rentals and Limited RV/Pop-Up Camper Spaces Go On Sale July 10th.

Music On the Mountaintop has confirmed the second round of artists slated for the fifth annual three-day music festival outside of Boone, NC, August 24-26, 2012. The newest artists joining the performer lineup at the camping festival includes: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band; Greensky Bluegrass; Naked Gods; Rose's Pawn Shop; and Salem Speaks. Boasting its most expansive lineup to date, the festival, which returns as Railroad Earth's Music on the Mountaintop and is expanding to include three full days of music also includes previously announced performers: Railroad Earth - 3 Nights; Dr. Dog; JJ Grey and Mofro; Sam Bush; The Futurebirds; River Whyless; the Hackensaw Boys; Larry Keel & Natural Bridge; Holy Ghost Tent Revival and The Black Lillies.

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Down on the Farm at Charlotte Nature Museum

Submitted by John Cominsky on Tuesday, June 12th, 4:35 pm

Hay, that’s enough horsing around! We are giving two (green) thumbs up for local farms and their animals when Charlotte Nature Museum hosts its June Creature Feature event, Farm Day, Saturday, June 16, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

"Ewe" can discover the amazing ways farm animals are alike and different from animals you might find in your own backyard. For example, did you know sheep (Ovis aries), have a split in their upper lip that they use to nibble on leafy delights such as grass, lettuce and other tasty plants? Or, chomp on this fun fact: lettuce is actually a member of the sunflower family.

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Get ready for the N'shape OLYMPICS!

Submitted by Susan H.
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012, 2:04pm
Get ready for the N'shape OLYMPICS!

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Don't miss our annual free event at this year's Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas!  Your entire family can participant in Funky Fit, sac and three-legged races, hula hoops, jump rope contests and more.  "Stomp Out Childhood Obesity" bracelets will be available for purchase; only a dollar each to benefit N'shape with'N Youth.  Food and drinks will be provided.  Raffle tickets will be available for purchase; your chance to win a nutrition and fitness makeover by Nettie Reeves.

Event Details
Date:  Saturday, June 16th
8am:  Funky Fit
9am:  N'shape OLYMPICS
Free Admission
Venue:  Independence Park
Address:  300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte

Need more information?  Please click here or call 704.334.4848

 

 

 

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