All in all I had a good experience accompanying the wife to the Pride and Prejudice play put on by…read moreCPCC. Of course this was not a big production but instead a rather straightforward version of the story with 3 props being switched around for each scene. The acting was not bad as I expected. The lighting was great. The auditorium was cozy and comfortable. The show started on time and ended as expected. Although it being a rather low budget affair, it'd be nice to get more than soda pop and candy during intermission. But all in all, a nice experience.

The Brooklyn Collective is a city gem. The historical significance of this block is a story that…read moreeveryone should know. The Brooklyn Collective offers so many services to the community. This was my second time visiting and I still came away learning so much more about The Brooklyn Collective and the businesses that are housed here. A big thanks to Monique for hosting an Educators Appreciation Night so that we could enjoy the art, a tour of the facilities, as well as the live jazz that followed. If you have not had a chance to visit this place, you should definitely make it a priority!

An incredibly nice theatre. The staff are very helpful. I…read morerecommend joining the Carolina Theatre email list to be aware of the many concerts, movies and other events they offer throughout the year.

We had the best time at April Fool Fest! we went to see Anchorman! Tickets were very reasonably…read morepriced, they had a hilarious comedian perform a set and introduce the movie, and the atmosphere was phenomenal. They had themed drinks that went with the theme of the movie and lots of concessions items. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. We cannot wait to come back!!

If you're a history buff, this might be worth a stop. Actually, even if you're not, this might be a…read moregood stop once at least. The grounds are beautiful and very peaceful. We visited on a Tuesday afternoon and hardly anyone else was there, so it was really quiet and relaxing. Most of the grounds have are shaded by trees, so even though it was a hot day (in the high 80s), it was pleasant walking around. What was a disappointment was that we couldn't enter any of the buildings, so the self tour was only to see the exteriors. The exhibits upstairs were interesting, too. One was on political cartoons and the other was on philanthropy; both worth a visit!

Parking is a breeze. It's a lovely structure. There is a flow to this place…read more We arrived about 2PM on a sweltering Friday in August. What a lucky day that for this entire month admission is free, and we were just in time for a guided tour! We viewed the grounds of Hezikiah Alexander's homestead. Our tour guide and group were all terrific. Everyone was eager to learn and respectful of the exhibition and each other. The tour lasted about an hour with great sensory experiences in the garden and it was just the right level of audience interaction. As an African American person, I was appreciative to the mention of the enslaved people who ran this massive house. The kitchen area was really interesting to me, but there were so many spider webs and bugs all around.... I was concerned. The maintenance/cleaning staff should come in there for a quick visit. At the end our tour, the guide rung a gigantic bell and explained the symbolism of the hornet for Charlotte, North Carolina. It was inspiring and quite bad a$$ery. As a British soldier beat a retreat out of town he remarked "this place is just a hornets nest of rebellion!" As an independent colony from the crown, Charlotteans have proudly sported the symbol of the hornet since then. The plight of indigenous people was very lightly addressed with a terrible exhibition of a red dress to bring awareness to missing and murdered indigenous women. They really should seek to create an exhibit more inclusive, relevant and respectful to the original inhabitants of this land. That too is the history of Charlotte.

I highly recommend!…read more The Harvey B. Gantt Center was an amazing experience this evening. Educators night was perfect evening as an educator to collaborate, connect and enjoy their beautiful exhibits. Mario Moore exhibit was captivating and breathtaking! The food provided was amazing: lemon pepper wing, fried cabbage, mac and cheese, veggie spring rolls and peach cobbler for dessert. Delicious! I enjoyed my time at the Gantt Center and I hope you enjoy their exhibits.

Gantt Center is a small, but impactful museum with wonderful art exhibits from various cultured…read moreartist. What I love most is, the Gantt always have great events! "Jazz Greats", opened Friday night where homage was paid to the best of the best! Walk through and see the iconic collection while Miles Davis is playing, you don't want to miss it!

It was like I was transported back to the 90s. The walls are literally works of art. My friends and…read moreI had a blast going through the different rooms, taking photos together and whatnot. I have a cute photo of me pretending to be sub-zero in front of the Finish Him/Mortal Kombat area. It is a quick visit. You only really need an hour in there. Also, there is parking in the front and a little lot in the back. I highly recommend stopping by.

This weekend was all that ‼ This brought back so many…read morememories and the owner Jessica captured everything from the 90's in this space for sure . We enjoyed our time here & my peeps definitely understood the assignment lol . We were in character and gear . This was so fun and very nostalgic taking me back to the 90s which to me was the best time to be alive . This was the hi light of my weekend ,take friends with you that love taking pictures & love being in the moment .

Really worth stopping in! Some old school racing things and The NC music HOF is in the same…read morebuilding. Staff is super friendly and just really enjoyed the place.

As a NASCAR fan I knew Mike Curb and Curb Records had been a part of the sport for many years…read more What I didn't know until I read it in a local guide book was that they have a building that houses a race car museum and the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The two most famous cars would be ones driven by 43 Richard Petty (his 199th win) and by Dale Earnhardt, who won his first championship in 1980 driving the #2 Mike Curb sponsored car. Curb has also sponsored cars in Indy racing, Sprint cars, drag racing, and in many of the NASCAR series. Lots of cars on display from all of those categories. The facility is also home to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The HOF features inductees from many different musical fields. Some of the persons/ groups in the hall include James Taylor, Andy Griffith, Clay Aiken, Charlie Daniels, Kate Smith, The Embers, and Arthur Smith. Nice displays that include costumes, instruments, record covers, and other items associated with the inductees. Excellent place that I highly recommend you visit when in the area.

A lovely find in Downtown Mooresville. Extremely reasonable prices on some very beautiful work. I…read morebought two prints myself and they look wonderful in my study. My grandmother is a native of Mooresville and I wanted some historic prints for the sentimental "family history" side of myself; went in to browse and walked out with two prints! Enjoyed my visit!

If you want to find a special gift that captures the essence of life in North Carolina with a fun…read moreglimpse of the past as well Cotton Ketchie's Landmark Gallery is a perfect place to go. Cotton Ketchie is a gifted artist in both watercolors and photography most of which capture the magnificent beauty of North Carolina from old grist mills and farm scenes to wonderful drawings of Lake Norman. If you really want a unique gift, buy one of Cotton's growing collection of books both non-fiction about life growing up in Mooresville on a farm to his most recent novel. If Cotton is there, be sure to get him to autograph your purchases!