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It’s time to take a look at events on tap for the weekend in the Queen City. The Charlotte Museum of History is hosting its annual African American Heritage Festival, an outdoor jazz series kicks off, the Davidson Players have a comedy production this weekend only, and the Bechtler Ensemble will be at the Duke Mansion. ....
Jazz at Victoria Yards Summer Series – Mac Arnold & Plate Full o’ Blues JazzArts Charlotte is excited to announce a new outdoor summer series at Victoria Yards in uptown Charlotte In partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners. This outdoor series of shows features a variety of the region’s top jazz musicians, to rock the stage at uptown Victoria Yards. In May, we bring you Mac Arnold and the Plate Full ‘o Blues, bringing the foundation of blues, soul, and funk. South Carolinian band leader and guitarist Mac Arnold studied the blues at the feet of none other than James Brown and the Muddy Waters Band, helping shape the electric blues sound that inspired the rock and roll movement. This blues crew includes Austin Brashier on guitar, Max Hightower on keyboards and harmonica, and Dizzy Dizzy on drums. ....
/ Artists Nico Amortegui (left), Hnin Nie (center) and Georgie Nakima (right) are among those with works in the Good Times exhibit at The Underground this weekend. If you re looking for some events in the Charlotte area, things are starting to open up after our long pandemic year. Scheduled for this weekend are activities like a concert for Jazz Appreciation Day, a festival for your favorite four-legged friend and an arts show at The Underground at The Fillmore. Joining WFAE All Things Considered host Gwendolyn Glenn to talk about what s on tap this weekend is Jodie Valade, co-writer of WFAE’s arts and culture newsletter Tapestry. ....