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Live Art and Jazz on the Square Friday the 19th

Live Art and Jazz on the Square Friday the 19th
We are excited to host a live art and jazz trio on Trade & Tryon on November the 19th. In co-operation with Trafk Media we’ve brought the Ocie Davis group together with the good folks from Ink Bot Printing to put together a memorable afternoon affair. Samples of Ink Bot’s work are...
November 17th, 2010 | Current Issue, Featured | Read More

Visions of Charlotte – David Taylor

Visions of Charlotte – David Taylor
David Taylor, President, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture David Taylor was named president of the Harvey B. Gantt Center in July 2009. Prior to that, he served as chairman of the Afro-American Cultural Center’s Board from 2004 to 2006. How is the first year of Charlotte’s...
April 14th, 2010 | April 2010 | Read More

Guide to the Galleries

Guide to the Galleries
When I was asked to take on the assignment of the gallery guide for this month’s issue of Uptown, I have to admit that I was hesitant. I have always had a great appreciation for the arts, but I’ve never quite considered myself the “gallery” type. It’s a world that I have yet to delve into and,...
February 10th, 2010 | February 2010 | Read More

Harvey Gantt – A City Guy

Harvey Gantt – A City Guy
For many people, having a cultural center named after you is a crowning achievement that nothing could come close to equaling. And while Harvey Gantt has received many accolades during his 66 years, he is certainly honored and humbled by this unique honor. (See sidebar.) Yet at the end of our long interview...
January 8th, 2010 | October 2009 | Read More

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