Arts and Culture

Charlotte’’s art scene is growing with rapid speed throughout our dynamic uptown neighborhoods. Art in Charlotte isn’’t on every corner like New York City or San Francisco. You have to…

It isn’’t easy for anyone to be completely consumed with their profession, but for local artist, Alexandra Loesser, she welcomes it.  Alexandra feels lucky to be able to turn what…

Victoria Schweizer has had a multitude of life experiences that would equal that of ten women. No profession or hobby is off limits for Victoria, and in her current life…

A Miami native, Martique Lorray harbors “a great curiosity for the human drama,” especially that of Charlotteans. Inspired by Charlotte’s history and burgeoning status as a melting pot of sorts,…

A few months back, we stopped in to the lounge in The Ritz Carlton downtown on a grab some Friday night cocktails after a long work week. They had a…

As a young Vietnamese immigrant, Duy Huynh relied on his creativity and imagination. Struggling with the language barrier and his new surroundings, Duy took refuge in the art of comics,…

In Blue Handmade, Inc was founded in 2008 when Mary Lynn Schroeder was 24 years old.  Possessing a degree in Philosophy and being a highly qualified bartender and music business…

Opera Carolina was founded in 1948 by the Charlotte Music Club. First known as the Carolina Opera, it operated on a shoestring budget of $125. Volunteers built sets, sewed costumes,…

An inspiring artist with a mind that bears witness to new creations “born” from inspiration, Starr revels in the natural environment. “Having discovered from childhood a surreal language of artistic…