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A new exhibit on display at the Mint Museum is inspired by the iconic Met Gala ceremony. The “Feminine Form” exhibit aims to highlight contributions from groups that are often overlooked. -
The King of Rock and Roll recently made his return to North Carolina. Hundreds packed a theater in downtown Lexington to witness performances by tribute artists who honored Elvis Presley, one of the most popular musicians in modern history.
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Hundreds of artists are expected to gather in Charlotte over three days this weekend for a festival to spotlight the city's diverse artists and culture. -
A three-day festival in North Carolina will pay tribute to the King of Rock and Roll. The Viva Las Lexington festival will spotlight over a dozen artists who will recreate some of the iconic songs, moves and looks of Elvis Presley. -
A new exhibit sails its way into Charlotte next month, offering insight into the most famous ocean disaster. The ‘Titanic Exhibition' will commemorate parts of the voyage. -
If you drove by uptown Charlotte over the weekend, you might have spotted a crowd of people dancing in First Ward Park. That’s because the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival is underway. -
More than 2,000 students are gathering in the Belk Theater in uptown Charlotte over three days for performances and reviews that give them a taste of Broadway. -
A new exhibit at the Mint Museum in Charlotte features art that originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It aims to connect African-American residents to their roots. -
The American dream is often built on owning a house. But for many African Americans, homeownership has been difficult due to discriminatory practices like redlining. In Charlotte, a new exhibit created by an African American artist aims to inspire community members and younger people still in pursuit of a home. -
Gregory Porter is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He's won two Grammy Awards for Best Vocal Album. Porter is bringing his "Love is King" tour to Charlotte in February. Ahead of that tour stop, Eric Teel, WFAE's program director, talked with Porter about the tour, his music and his influences. -
Goodyear Arts began as a short-lived experiment in a tire shop slated for demolition. Ten years and two moves later, the artist-run nonprofit is thriving at Camp North End — offering residencies, performances and studio space to local creatives. -
Charlotte playwright Elaine Alexander’s new comedy, "Sex, Lies, and a Sycamore Tree," takes aim at gentrification, suburban scandal and the fight to save one last tree in a changing neighborhood. She spoke with WFAE's Nick de la Canal about how Charlotte’s disappearing tree canopy — and a little marital drama — inspired the play.
