Cultural Arts & Galleries
Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery
Three LakePointe Plaza
2110 Water Ridge Parkway
704-357-8020
www.aich.artinstitute.edu
Serves as a non-commercial exhibition space that reflects and exemplifies the artwork of professionals, faculty, students and graduates.
Arts Council of Lincoln County
403 E. Main St., Lincolnton
704-732-9044
www.artslincolnnc.org
Located at the Lincoln Cultural Center; hosts many community exhibitions and events.
Arts Council of York County
121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, S.C.
803-328-2787
www.yorkcountyarts.org
Housed in two restored historic buildings, the center offers classroom and artist studio space, in addition to the Dalton Gallery, which features six to eight exhibitions annually.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
www.bechtler.org
704-353-9220
A collection of 20th-century Modernist works by Giacometti, Miro, Tinguely, Niki de Sainte Phalle, Ernst, Calder, Picasso and others assembled by the Bechtler family over the past 70 years.
Cabarrus Arts Council Galleries
65 Union St. S., Concord
704-920-2787
www.cabarrusartscouncil.org
Located at the historic Concord courthouse, the council offers programming for community arts and public education, as well as hosts art exhibitions.
Court Street Gallery
134 Court St., Statesville
704-873-4734
www.iredellmuseums.org
Home to local and regional artists. Educates school children and entertains families with year-round events, hands-on learning exhibits and classes for children.
Davidson College Belk Visual Arts Center
315 N. Main St., Davidson
704-894-2344
www.davidson.edu
Exhibits by students, faculty, regional, national and international artists are hosted about every six weeks.
Gaston County Museum of Art & History
131 W. Main St., Dallas
704-922-7681
www.gastoncountymuseum.org
Promotes and encourages historic preservation and renovations. Available for special events or weddings, as wells as programs for special groups.
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
704-547-3700
www.ganttcenter.org
Offers a multicultural perspective through performances, classes and changing exhibits.
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
704-333-1887
www.museumofthenewsouth.org
Offers a variety of programs, festivals and events for the community.
The Light Factory
345 N. College St.
Spirit Square, Suite 211
704-333-9755
www.lightfactory.org
Dedicated to photography, film and related light-generated mediums; visitors can check out exhibits, take classes, hear presentations and see films.
Lincoln Cultural Center
403 E. Main St., Lincolnton
704-732-9055
www.lincolnculturalcenter.com
Historic landmark that houses a museum, a performance hall, galleries and classroom/ rehearsal space.
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
704-337-2000
www.mintmuseum.org
Originates and hosts national and international exhibitions, and features public programs including tours, lectures, family festivals, and adult and children’s art classes. Includes two research libraries, a slide and video tape library, teacher training and in-school programs.
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
704-337-2000
www.mintmuseum.org
The five-story new facility in the Wells Fargo Cultural Campus houses the Mint Museum of Craft + Design collections, as well as significant collections of American Art, Contemporary Art and a selection of European Art. The museum also offers lectures, artist demonstrations and workshops.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
704-654-4400
www.nascarhall.com
Interactive, entertainment attraction honors the history and heritage of NASCAR, including drivers, crew members and team owners. Includes a 250-seat theater, historic cars on display and racing simulators.
Winthrop University Galleries
McLaurin Hall and Rutledge Building
701 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, S.C.
803-323-4897
www.winthrop.edu
Exhibitions and educational programs celebrate artistic achievement for the university community, as well as the community at large.
Historic Sites
Fort Dobbs
438 Fort Dobbs Road, Statesville
704-873-5882
www.fortdobbs.org
French and Indian wars fort site, including archeological site, displays of artifacts, trails and recreation facilities.
Heritage Farmstead
1335 Museum Road, Statesville
704-873-4734
www.iredellmuseums.org
A two-story log house, one-room cabin, smoke house, corn crib, blacksmith shop, privy, hearth and kitchen garden, along with an adjacent one-room schoolhouse.
Historic Brattonsville
1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, S.C.
803-684-2327
www.chmuseums.org
A 775-acre living history village and Revolutionary War battlefield site.
Historic Rosedale
3427 N. Tryon St.
704-335-0325
www.historicrosedale.org
Plantation tour examines the architecture, history, and daily life of early Mecklenburg County.
Hugh Torrance House and Store
8321 Gilead Road, Huntersville
704-875-3271
The oldest standing store building in North Carolina, this is one of Mecklenburg’s few remaining 18th-century structures. Tours of the site focus on the life of Hugh Torrance, a merchant and planter.
James K. Polk Memorial
12031 Lancaster Highway, Pineville
704-889-7145
www.nchistoricsites.org/polk
Reconstructed log house and furnishings circa 1800. Birthplace of 11th U.S. president.
Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Road, Huntersville
704-875-2312
www.lattaplantation.org
Restored and furnished Catawba River Plantation House, circa 1800.
Mint Hill Country Doctor’s Museum
4311 Hillside Drive, Mint Hill
704-573-0726
www.minthillhistory.com
Part of the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, with tours by appointment only. The restored building is registered with the Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission. Also on site are a restored country store, a one-room schoolhouse and various farming outbuildings.
Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site
9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland
704-721-4653
www.nchistoricsites.org/reed
Open year round for gold mine tours, panning (April-October) and “talking rock trail.”
Performing Arts
Abbey Players at Belmont Abbey College
100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont
704-461-6787
www.belmontabbeycollege.edu
Students, faculty and staff collaborate in dramatic and musical performances.
Boys & Girls Choir at St. Peters
115 W. 7th St.
704-749-6146
www.stpeterschoirs.org
Open to boys and girls ages 7-13; Mastersingers is open to high school students.
Carolina Pro Musica
704-334-3468
www.carolinapromusica.org
Performs early music on authentic period instruments and has an early music series of concerts.
Carolina Voices
1900 Queens Road
704-374-1564
www.carolinavoices.org
Nonprofit group of volunteer singers that produces “The Singing Christmas Tree,” a family holiday tradition, as well as other performances.
Central Piedmont Community College Summer Theatre
1201 Elizabeth Ave.
704-330-6534
http://arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/summer-theatre
Presents popular dramas, comedies and musicals with a mixture of local and national amateur and professional talent.
Charlotte Children’s Choir
1900 The Plaza
704-374-1892
www.charlottechildrenschoir.org
Comprises 240 children ages 8-18 in six ensembles.
Charlotte Concerts
122 W. Woodlawn Road, Ste. B-102
704-527-6680
www.carolinasconcert.com
Charlotte’s oldest concert organization presents classical performing arts at the Central Piedmont Community College’s Dale F. Halton Theater.
Charlotte Folk Music Society
704-372-3655
www.folksociety.org
Performs at area festivals and offers workshops.
Charlotte Civic Orchestra
704-344-0098
www.charlottecivicorchestra.org
Volunteer musicians perform concerts around Charlotte.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
301 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1700
704-972-2003
www.charlottesymphony.org
Presents a full series of main-stage performances with guest artists, as well as offers an extensive in-school program, a series for children and summer pops concerts.
Charlotte Youth Ballet
980-322-5522
www.charlotteyouthballet.com
Includes student and professional dancers, and produces several shows each year.
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
300 E. 7th St. at ImaginOn
704-973-2800
www.ctcharlotte.org
Offers classes in drama and all stages of play production for children ages 3 and older, as well as a popular main-stage season.
Community School of the Arts
Spirit Square Center for Arts & Education
345 N. College St.
704-377-4187
www.csarts.org
Offers children’s classes in the performing and visual arts.
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra
704-894-2357
www.davidson.edu
Performs a varied repertoire of music presented on and off campus.
Davidson Community Players
107 N. Main St., Davidson
704-892-7953
www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org
Community theater group in Davidson.
Grey Seal Puppets
231 Foster Ave.
704-521-2878
www.greysealpuppets.com
Performs family-oriented shows at Children’s Theatre.
Lincoln Theatre Guild
704-735-2281
www.lincolntheatreguild.org
Community theater group in Lincolnton.
Little Theatre of Gastonia
238 S. Clay St., Gastonia
704-865-0160
www.littletheaterofgastonia.com
Community theater group in Gastonia offering performances and workshops.
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, Theatre for Young People
100 McDowell St., Matthews
704-846-8343
www.matthewsplayhouse.com
Provides classes, in-school productions and main-stage plays.
North Carolina Dance Theatre
622 E. 28th St.
704-372-0101
www.ncdance.org
The state’s only professional dance company tours throughout the country and locally performs “The Nutcracker” and several mixed repertory programs annually.
Opera Carolina
Two Wachovia Center
301 S. Tryon St., Suite 1550
704-332-7177
www.operacarolina.org
The oldest and largest opera company in North Carolina; presents major operas and performs small operas in schools throughout the region.
Oratorio Singers of Charlotte
301 S. Tryon St.
704-972-2003
www.charlottesymphony.org
Performs concerts with more than 200 singers, including Handel’s “Messiah.”
Theatre Charlotte
501 Queens Road
704-376-3777
www.theatrecharlotte.org
North Carolina’s oldest community theater; produces comedies, dramas and musicals.
United Arts Council of Gaston County
201 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia
704-853-2787
www.gastonarts.org
Unity Place offers lessons in oil painting, pottery, ballet, voice and musical instruments. Also has space available for catered meetings, receptions and musical recitals.
Union County Community Arts Council
120 N. Main St., Monroe
704-283-2784
www.unionarts.org
Provides both community and educational programs and services. Public arts events, gallery exhibits and community celebrations, including Monroe’s July 4th celebration.
York County Ballet
249 E. Main St., Rock Hill, S.C.
803-328-8328
www.yorkcountyballet.org
Young, local dancers present two full-length ballets each year.
York County Choral Society
www.yorkcountychoralsociety.org
Performs at Byrnes Auditorium at Winthrop University and other local venues.
Performing Arts Centers
Bojangles’ Coliseum
2700 E. Independence Blvd.
704-372-3600
www.bojanglescoliseum.com
The first coliseum in Charlotte; hosts concerts and many cultural events.
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
4751 N.C. 49 N., Concord
704-920-3976
www.cabarrusarena.com
Indoor arena seating up to 6,000 hosts various events.
Great Aunt Stella Center
926 Elizabeth Ave.
704-944-6014
www.greatauntstellacenter.org
Renovated church hosts meetings, music events and seminars.
McCelvey Center
212 E. Jefferson St., York, S.C.
803-684-3948
www.chmuseums.org/mccelvey
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.
North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N. Tryon St.
704-372-1000
www.blumenthalcenter.org
Performance 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.
Rock Hill Community Theatre
249 E. Main St., Rock Hill, S.C.
803-324-2578
www.rockhilltheatre.org
Providing community theater experiences and education.
Time Warner Cable Arena
333 E. Trade St.
704-688-9000
www.timewarnercablearena.com
Home of the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats, NHL’s Charlotte Checkers and other events.
Ovens Auditorium
2700 E. Independence Blvd.
704-372-3600
www.ovensauditorium.com
The 2,603-seat auditorium hosts touring plays, as well as ballets and symphonies; dance recitals and graduations.
