The Editor’s Pick
William Ivey Long
9/23/17 – The designs of William Ivey Long, a local North Carolina costume designer for Broadway, TV shows, and more, are coming to the Mint, starting September 23. Come check out some of Long’s costumes, sketches, swatches, and more at Mint Uptown.
mintmuseum.org
More Quintessential Events
2017 Collaborative Dinners: Southern Beer + Southern Food
9/18/17 – The most compelling dinner series in North Carolina continues this month at The Asbury in Uptown Charlotte with a meal of southern food and beer. Now in its third season, The Asbury’s Collaborative Series brings local and regional chefs, farmers, thinkers and artisans together with Executive Chef Matthew Krenz and his team at The Asbury. The multi-course dinner events offer lively exchanges as the collaborators talk and share with guests–and each other. Reserve your seat now.
theasbury.com
14th Annual Samaritan’s Feet Barefoot Gala
9/19/17 – Come enjoy an afternoon of silent auctions, a world-class golf course, networking and good food while making a lasting difference in the life of a child. The event brings Individuals from local corporations, foundations and family and friends of the charity together to celebrate the work of Samaritan’s Feet.
samaritansfeet.org
OMB Yoga on Tap
9/19/17 – Leslie Petrovic, the yoga manager from Life Time Athletic Charlotte, will be leading OMB Yoga on Tap. Bring your own mat and join in for good beer and a good stretch.
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Gantt Symposium 2017: A Conversation with Iyanla Vanzant
9/21/17 – New York Times best-selling author and Emmy-award winning star of “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” Iyanla Vanzant comes to Charlotte for the 4th annual Gantt Symposium, hosted by the Harvey B. Gantt Center and presented to the community by Wells Fargo. Vanzant, along with civic leader and former mayor Harvey Gantt, will lead a stimulating public conversation as we approach the one-year anniversary of the Charlotte uprising. Known for her candor and no-nonsense style, Vanzant will share her insights on how the community can transform broken pieces into lasting peace, which can help unite the city of Charlotte.
ganttcenter.org
Eido WORKS opens at New Gallery
9/22/17 – Eido WORKS is a lifestyle company that focuses on developing content and experiences for everyday people through attractive and functional design. On Friday from 6-8pm, the installation “Eido Is…” will be taking place at the New Gallery of Modern Art in Uptown. “Eido Is…” is a sensory project developed to stimulate the five senses. This project was inspired by the company’s views on how design affects the social landscape.
newgalleryofmodernart.com
Kingston Trio
9/22/17 – The Kingston Trio is a phenomenon unmatched by any other. The trio includes Bill Zorn, George Grove, and Rick Dougherty. They have a trademark three-part harmony and their clean, crisp sound keeps them touring 30 weeks out of the year.
blumenthalarts.org