Archive for the 'Art and Culture' Category

A Musical Evening

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Pamela J. Bailey will present A Musical Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 6 at 7pm at Alice Jules Coffee House.  Some of Union County’s most talented singers and musicians will be there, singing and playing, beginning immediately after the Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Monroe.
Alice Jules Coffee House is located at the corner of Old […]

“This is A Test!”

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Union Academy’s play production class will present 2 one act productions on October 17th & 18th at the Benton Heights School of the Arts at 1200 Concord Avenue, Monroe at 7:00 pm. The 1st play will be “This is a Test” a one act comedy by Stephan Gregg. The 2nd production will be “And the […]

Barnful of Quilts!

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

The 6th annual Barnful of Quilts show with featured artist, Ellen Guerrant, on Sat. Oct. 11th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. $5 donation to benefit Missions & Outreach for Waxhaw Presby. Church. Free admission for those under 18 and over 80. For more information, visit www.foxfamilyfarm.com or email vfox@windstream.net.

The Storefront Theatre

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Presentation of “Love Letters by A.R. Gurney” on Sat. (9/27) at 8:00 pm and Sunday (9/28) at 2:30 pm at The Museum of the Waxhaws. Reception will follow the Saturday preformance. Admission is $10 and reservations are suggested. Call 704-243-7283 for details.

“The Fine Art of Being Southern”

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

October 7-12, 2008
“FABS” pass available for all ticketed events, call 704-233-8316 or visit the web: www.wingate.edu/culture
Friday - Saturday, October 10-11 at 7:30 pm
G.R.I.T.S. the Musical. Conceived, adapted and original music by Erica McGee
Based on the popular G.R.I.T.S. book, “Friends are Forevah” by best-selling author Deborah Ford
Meet the Author!
Co-sponsored by Friends of the EKS Library
Tuesday, October […]

Union County Christmas Parade

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

The Union County Christmas Parade is set for November 23rd, 2008 @ 2:00pm. Entry form and guidelines are posted on the Union Smart Start. www.unionsmartstart.org   Deadline for entries is Oct. 20th. Presented by Union Smart Start and Sponsored by TheEnquirer Journal. If you would like more information please contact: Kim Wolfe 704-226-1407 or kwolfe@unionsmartstart.org

SOUTHERN PIEDMONT ARTISTS GUILD ARTIST - SARA GREGORY WINS AWARD

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Sara Gregory, watercolorist and encaustic painter, won a third place award at the Stanly County Art Explosion for an encaustic work, “Autumn Colors”.  She also sold another work, “Bamboo”, a Chinese Brush Painting, and received a commission for another. 
Sara has been a member of SPAG for ten years and has won many awards, including a second […]

Southern Piedmont Artists Guild - Exhibit Locations

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

SPAG members exhibit their work at the following locations:
South Piedmont Community College
Union County Community Arts Council
Java Grande
Shops at Nottingham
Indian Trail Library
Monroe Library
Waxhaw Library
The Olde Mill Gallery 
at the Lockhart-Taylor Center
and 
New Venture Artisan & Business Center, Wadesboro
Alice Jules Coffee Shop
Literacy Council
United Way
The County Edge Newspaper Office
Alterations by Christie
 Union County Symphony Events
For more information on current exhibits, contact Florence Graham, Exhibit […]

SPAG ANNOUNCES OFFICERS FOR 2008/2009:

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

The Southern Piedmont Artists Guild has elected a new slate of officers for the coming 2008/2009 fiscal year.
President:  Fran Hedrick
Vice President:  Florence Graham
Treasurer:  Walter Devine
Secretary:  Lisa Hoban
Anyone interested in joining the Guild can call Fran Hedrick at 704.233.9953 of Walter Devine at 704.296.9362 for a brochure with information about the Guild and an application form.
Meetings […]

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

The Artists Guild plans to hold workshops beginning in September and continuing through May, with the exception of December.
Workshops will be held at Benton Heights Presbyterian Church, Hwy. 601, North on a Saturday, usually running from 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
As soon as workshops are set, they will be posted on this site.  If anyone […]