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Afro-American Cultural Center
401 N. Myers St., Charlotte
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: $4 students and seniors, $5 all others; free admission on Sunday
www.aacc-charlotte.org (704) 374-1565
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery / Art Institute of Charlotte
Three LakePointe Plaza
2110 Water Ridge Parkway, Charlotte
Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m
Free admission
www.aich.artinstitute.edu (704) 357-8020
Charlotte Museum of History & H. Alexander Homesite
3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Admission: $3 children, $5 seniors and students, adults
www.charlottemuseum.org (704) 568-1774
Davidson College Art Gallery
Davidson College
Visual Arts Center, Davidson
Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. and Sun. noon-4 p.m. when school is in session
Free admission (704) 894-2520
Gaston County Museum of Art & History
131 W. Main St., Dallas
Museum and art gallery housed in restored Victorian period Hoffman House Hotel
Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 1-5 p.m.; first Sun. 2-5 p.m. Free admission
www.gastoncountymuseum.org (704) 922-7681
Historic Rosedale
3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte
Tours Thurs.-Sun. 1, 2, 3 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults, $4 students and seniors, 8 and under free
(704) 335-0325
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. Seventh St., Charlotte
Telling the story of the history of the South from 1865 until today.
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m.
Admission: $17 family, $6 adults, $5 students, seniors and ages 6-18, free ages 5 and younger
www.museumofthenewsouth.org (704) 333-1887
The Light Factory
345 N. College St., Charlotte
Education programs, community outreach and special events complement the museum’s changing exhibitions.
Group tours available by appointment. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. noon-6 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Free admission.
www.lightfactory.org (704) 333-9755
Mint Museum of Art
2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte
Art museum with variety of educational programs for families and children
Hours: Tues. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Wed-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Admission: $6 adults, $5 senior citizens and college students, $3 students 6-17; children 5 and under free
Free admission Tuesday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
www.mintmuseum.org (704) 337-2000
Mint Museum of Craft + Design
220 N. Tryon St., Charlotte
This uptown museum contains objects made of ceramics, fiber, glass, metal and wood.
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Admission prices same as Mint Museum of Art.
Free admission Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m (704) 337-2000
Winthrop Galleries
Winthrop University, Rutledge Building
Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SCMon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission
www.winthrop.edu (803) 323-2493
Boys & Girls Choir at St. Peter's
This group is open to boys and girls ages 7-13 and presents several concerts each year.
Master singers is a new group for high school students.
www.stpeterschoirs.org (704) 332-7746, ext. 118
Carolina Pro Musica
This ensemble performs early music on authentic period instruments and has an early music series of concerts
at historic St. Mary’s Chapel.
www.carolinapromusica.org (704) 334-3468
Carolina Voices
Nonprofit group of volunteer singers that produces “The Singing Christmas Tree,” a family holiday tradition,
and numerous other performances.
www.carolinavoices.org (704) 374-1564
Carolinas Concert Association
Charlotte’s oldest concert organization presents a series of classical music
and dance performances each year at the N.C. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
www.carolinasconcert.com (704) 527-6680
Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre
Using a mixture of local and national amateur and professional talent, CPCC Summer Theatre
produces popular dramas, comedies and musicals each summer.
www.cpcc.edu/summer_theatre (704) 330-6534
Chamber Music of Charlotte
This organization places Charlotte musicians for parties, etc.
(704) 535-3024
Charlotte Children’s Choir
This choir, consisting of 225 children ages 8 to 18 in five ensembles, is dedicated to choral excellence
and providing a unique educational and performance opportunity to children. (704) 374-1892
Charlotte Folk Music Society
Dedicated to promoting and preserving traditional music and dance, CFMS performs
at several area festivals and offers workshops.
www.folksociety.org (704) 372-3655
Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra
Professional orchestra that performs unique programming of classics, Broadway show tunes.
Complete musical package includes guest artists, chorus, ballet.
www.charlottephilharmonic.org (704) 543-5551
Charlotte Civic Orchestra
This group of volunteer musicians performs several concerts each year at Queens University and other locations.
www.charlottecivicorchestra.org (704) 344-0098
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
In addition to a full series of main-stage performances with guest artists, CSO offers an extensive
in-school program, a series for children and summer pops concerts.
www.charlottesymphony.org (704) 972-2000
Charlotte Youth Ballet
This dance company includes students and professionals and produces several shows each year.
www.charlotteyouthballet.com (704) 849-9409
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Located at ImaginOn, Children’s Theatre offers classes in drama and all stages
of play production for ages 3 and up, as well as a popular main-stage season.
www.ctcharlotte.org (704) 973-2800
Community School of the Arts
Offering a variety of children’s classes in the performing and visual arts, CSA is located
at Spirit Square Center for Arts & Education
www.csarts.org (704) 377-4187
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra
Devoted to the preparation and performance of a varied repertoire
of music presented on and off campus. (704) 894-2357
Davidson Community Players
A popular community theater group that produces several shows each year in the college town of Davidson.
www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org (704) 892-7953
Grey Seal Puppets
Perform annually at Children’s Theatre. Shows available year-round for family audiences.
www.greysealpuppets.com (704) 521-2878
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, Theatre for Young People
The playhouse provides classes, in-school productions and main-stage plays for Matthews and the surrounding communities.
www.matthewsplayhouse.com (704) 846-8343
North Carolina Dance Theatre
The state’s only professional dance company, NCDT tours throughout the country and locally performs “The Nutcracker” and several mixed repertory programs each year.
www.ncdance.org (704) 372-0101
Opera Carolina
Mounting three major operas each year and performing small operas in schools throughout the region, OC is the oldest and largest opera company in North Carolina.
www.operacarolina.org (704) 332-7177
Oratorio Singers of Charlotte
Over 200 singers strong, Oratorio performs several concerts each year, including Handel’s “Messiah.”
www.charlottesymphony.org (704) 972-2003
Theatre Charlotte
North Carolina’s oldest community theater, TC produces comedies, dramas and musicals September through June.
www.theatrecharlotte.org (704) 334-9128
Afro-American Cultural Center
401 N. Myers St., Charlotte
Located in a historic property, this organization offers a multicultural perspective through performances and classes and changing exhibits.
www.aacc-charlotte.org (704) 374-1565
Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
4751 N.C. 49, Concord. Indoor arena seating up to 6,000.
www.cabarrusarena.com (704) 920-3976
Charlotte Coliseum
100 Paul Buck Blvd., Charlotte
Tennis matches, ice-skating shows, the circus, basketball games, rodeos, concerts and other sporting events are held in this 24,000-seat coliseum.
www.charlottecoliseum.com (704) 357-4701
Cricket Arena
2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte
The first coliseum in Charlotte, formerly known as Independence Arena, is now the site for ice hockey, concerts and many cultural events.
www.cricketarenacharlotte.com (704) 372-3600
Great Aunt Stella Center
926 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte
This renovated church hosts meetings, music events and seminars. Free parking on site.
www.stellacenter.org (704) 944-8000
McCelvey Center
212 E. Jefferson St., York, SC
Historical building houses a 560-seat theater and is home to the Yorkville Players Little Theater, The Yorkville Artists Guild and the Historical Center of York County.
www.chmuseums.org/mccelvey.htm (803) 684-3948
North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte
Located in uptown Charlotte, this facility is the home to several local arts groups and also offers a varied season — from Broadway shows to concerts. Performances are held in the Belk Theater, seating 2,100, or the Booth Playhouse, seating 440.
www.blumenthalcenter.org (704) 372-1000
Ovens Auditorium
2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte
Touring plays as well as ballets and symphonies are performed in this 2,603-seat auditorium next to Cricket Arena.
Community events such as dance recitals and graduations are also held here.
www.ovensauditorium.com (704) 372-3600
Charlotte Bobcats Arena
Fifth and Caldwell streets, Charlotte
Home facility for the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats and other events.
www.charlottebobcatsarena.com (704) 688-9000
The following Charlotte-area campus theaters also provide performing arts space for local and college groups:
Byrnes Auditorium, Winthrop University (803) 323-2255
Dana Auditorium, Queens University (704) 337-2560
Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College (704) 894-2135
Haid Theatre, Belmont Abbey College (704) 825-6787
Robinson Hall, UNCC (704) 687-2599
Myers Center, Gaston College (704) 922-6200
Pease Auditorium, Central Piedmont Community College (704) 330-6534
Outdoor performance centers are located at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre and Carowinds Paladium.
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