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by Dee Grano It’s hard to believe a novice could carve a 7-foot-tall, 100-pound statue of the Virgin Mary from wood. That was one of several surprises at the Charlotte… Read more »

The Charlotte Dance Festival takes place this weekend at Spirit Square and the Duke Energy Theatre. The event, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25, includes two days of creative… Read more »

The Charlotte Symphony is getting ready for their presentation of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” The Charlotte Oratorio Singers, Charlotte Children’s Choir, Charlotte Symphony and three soloists are combining for the… Read more »

The paintings of Scott Avett, founding member of The Avett Brothers band, will be on display Saturday, Feb. 25, in SouthPark. The Paintings of Scott Avett: Exploring Story and Spirituality… Read more »

The Light Factory, working with Mez & Epi-Centre Theaters, is hosting their Oscar Night Viewing Party and Tweet Off on Sunday, Feb. 26, during the Academy Awards presentation. During the… Read more »

The Ballantyne Chamber Orchestra’s next concert is early next month. The group will perform Beethoven’s “String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 1” as well as Mozart’s “String Quartet in D Major”… Read more »

Toast Café of Davidson, open since 2008, has opened a second location in Dilworth at 2400 Park Road (formerly the Sunset Grille). When you think Toast, think breakfast, brunch and… Read more »

Say Cheese: This eatery has been thriving for more than three years in the Arboretum shopping center. Contemporary and comfortable, they offer a great value; perfect for anyone who likes… Read more »

A stone’s throw, slightly southeast of south Charlotte, is the Steele Creek area. The growth has been explosive along South Tryon (N.C. 49) just below the Interstate 485 interchange. Here… Read more »

Playwright localizes -“Cuttin’ Up,” now playing at Actor’s Theatre by Dee Grano “Cuttin’ Up,” now playing at Actor’s Theatre, features stories of real barbers  – including the twin brothers who… Read more »