Saturday, May 25, 2013
Miraglia sings about the ups and downs of life DAVIDSON – Danielle Miraglia arrives at The Birdsnest ready to play guitar and sing songs that encompass the highs and lows of life March 15. She will come armed with a Gibson guitar, stomp-box rhythm and a harmonica. Her music is… read more about Herald Weekly arts briefs for March 1-8
Pioneer Springs presents Arts Alive celebration and auction HUNTERSVILLE – Pioneer Springs Community School is holding its inaugural Arts Alive celebration and auction featuring visual art, music and performances, as well as an auction of donated works by regionally acclaimed artists. This… read more about Herald arts briefs - Feb. 22
DAVIDSON – Have you ever wanted the board game “Clue” to come to life?Davidson Parks and Recreation will partner with Armin’s Catering to provide a real whodunit experience.The St. Patrick’s Day-themed mystery dinner theater production of “Murder Most Green” takes place in the City of Blarney,… read more about Mystery dinner theater comes to Davidson
RALEIGH – The 2013-2014 grant guidelines for various art organizations are available on the North Carolina Arts Council’s website, and the deadline to apply is March 1 at 5 p.m.The grants support arts organizations and artists who contribute to the economic, educational and cultural vitality of… read more about NC Arts Council offers grants
DAVIDSON – Davidson Parks and Recreation will hosts a day trip to Seagrove Pottery, one of the largest communities of potters in the country. The potters have resided in a district of Randolph, Moore and Montgomery counties since the late 1700s due to its abundant local clay.The group will eat… read more about Take a group trip to Seagrove Pottery
by Lauren Odomirok CORNELIUS – Twice a month, music from the Celtic harp and penny whistle wafts from lakeside living rooms as a group of 18 musicians gather to honor the ancient practice of song making.Most are part of the Charlotte Folk Society, a group begun in 1982 with an aim to preserve the… read more about Celtic sessions: songs as old as the hills
MOORESVILLE – This month the Mooresville Artist Guild will feature the work of Edrie Knight and Frederick Franz.Knight received a fine art degree from the Maryland Institute of Art and has worked as a fashion illustrator and ad designer.She serves as a watercolor instructor for Mitchell Community… read more about New artists decorate walls at guild
DAVIDSON – Lora Lyons, of Lyons Leadership Coaching, will lead a seminar to help mothers reconnect with themselves called “Me Time! A Mothers Guide to Blissful Living.”The workshop focuses on identifying rejuvenating activities, gaining clarity, forming new habits, setting boundaries and… read more about Seminar helps moms get ‘me time’
DAVIDSON– Davidson Community Players announces open auditions for youth actors and actresses ages 8-18 for its April 2013 production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s swashbuckling adventure, "Treasure Island." During a birthday celebration at the Admiral Benbow Inn, a pirate named Bill Bones is killed… read more about Audition for youth performance of 'Treasure Island'
by Kaitlin Roberts HUNTERSVILLE – Instructors joke with students over cake and pizza, dancers share advice between songs and a little dog named Pootie shuffles between students warming up.In the age of reality TV and competitive dance horror stories, this isn’t how most of us imagine a studio that… read more about Performing arts studio celebrates 10 years
by Jackson SveenEstimates suggest that there are tens of billions of birds in the United States, but how would anyone figure that out?One method of keeping track of the number of birds in North America is through citizen science, where the public gathers large amounts of scientific data.This year,… read more about Get geared up for the Great Backyard Bird Count
DAVIDSON – The Davidson Parks and Recreation Department will offer a history program on the South Street murder of town druggist Dr. W.H. Wooten, a story that made headlines in February 1914.David Boraks will discuss the story and talk about buildings connected to the case.The event, dubbed Murder… read more about Program revisits 1914 murder of doctor
CORNELIUS – The Charlotte improvisational theater group, The Chuckleheads, return to the lake for a night of laughs at the expense of love.The group will present its “We Heart You” musical variety show Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road. Doors open at… read more about Chuckleheads return to Warehouse
CORNELIUS – Elegant Valentines made of pink and red paper and outlined in lace are only a few hours of effort away.The Community Arts Project will hold its annual Have a Heart Valentine's Party Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cornelius Arts Center, located at 19725 Oak Street, Unit 1.This… read more about Art center hosts Valentine's party
by Melissa GuteDENVER – The eclectic tunes of the Half Dozen Brass Band will have the feet of Lake Norman residents tapping when it visits the area Feb. 10.The Athens, Ga.-based band will showcase its New Orleans-style musical skills as part of the Alexander Community Concert Series presented by… read more about Brass band brings funky sounds to lake area