Record #:

44476

Author(s):

Allen, Tess

Abstract:

"Charlotte struggled for years to compete for national your stops. Now we're dancing to a different time." Before 2022, the largest concert venues in Charlotte were Spectrum Center and PNC Music Pavilion. In 2023, Charlotte ranked 21st in 100 U.S. markets based on size, gross dollars and ticket sales.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 30 Issue 3, March 2025, p66-69 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Music venues--Charlotte; Music venues--concerts--Charlotte

Record #:

44479

Author(s):

Edwards, Gavin

Abstract:

"Nearly 50 years ago, the city erupted over the production of an ward-winning play about gay men and AIDS. The battle set a rigid mold for Charlotte's approach to the performing arts. We haven't broken it yet." For years after "Angels" appeared, Charlotte arts funding operated on the principal that if they didn't like a production connected with gay or left-centered themes they wouldn't fund it. This was backed by a voting bloc on the Charlotte city council known as the "Gang of Five".

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 30 Issue 3, March 2025, p48-53, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theater--Charlotte--controversy; Gay--theater production---Charlotte; AIDS--theater production--Charlotte

Record #:

44478

Author(s):

Allen, Tess

Abstract:

"A third generation Charlotte glassmaker belongs to a rapidly dwindling group of artisans." Susy and Roy Knight and their son Marvin started the business in 1969. Marvin's son Shaylor now runs the operation. About 90 % of their business is from scratch , the rest involving restoration work.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 30 Issue 3, March 2025, p30-31, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Glassmaking businesses--Charlotte; Glass artists--Charlotte