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Ultimate Family Resource Guide - The Arts

Museums/Galleries

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

The Performing Arts

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

 

Performing Arts Centers

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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