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Function meets beauty alongside the Lynx train

Richard Maschal: The Lynx Blue Line train glides along on a sunny morning and I'm having fun, although I'd prefer more "clickety clack" and "whoo-whoo."

Art along the Lynx Blue Line
Map: Lynx Stations

Poignancy and strength at the heart of Gwen Bigham's sculpture

By Barbara Schreiber | Correspondent | February 10, 2012

Sometimes loss represents an ending; sometimes it is a beginning. "Gwen Bigham: Becoming," on view at Central Piedmont Community College's Elizabeth Ross Gallery, walks this path with a mixture of delicacy and power.

Charlotte has plenty of arts magic to offer

By Elizabeth Templin | Arts Alive Editor | February 8, 2012

A few weeks ago, I was reminded of the magic that happens when you experience art.

Patron of the Arts: Ray Hernandez

By Joanne Spataro | Observer Correspondent | February 8, 2012

Before getting involved with the arts community, Ray Hernandez completed the 2009-10 Cultural Leadership Program through the Arts & Science Council. Armed with education and passion, he started an apprenticeship with the Levine Museum of the New South.

5 questions for Richard Krawiec

Joanne Spataro | February 8, 2012

For Richard Krawiec, love truly is all around. His forthcoming anthology "... and love ..." compiles poems ranging from light-hearted to tragic.

Mint Museum adds post: Chief operating officer

By Mark Washburn | E-mail | February 8, 2012

Charlotte's Mint Museum announced Toni Freeman has been named to the newly created post of chief operating officer, effective next week.

Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers at Knight Theater Feb. 11-12.

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Madeleine Albright previews pin exhibit

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Love, sex, the Lord and the whole blessed package

Amy Steinberg plays six characters in a wildly comic one-woman show that links sexuality and spirituality.

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Mint unveils exhibit plans for 2012

Exhibits include an unusual collection of decorative pins assembled by former secretary of state Madeleine Albright.

Madeleine Albright previews pin exhibit

Surrealism and beyond

The Mint Museum exhibit brings together three exhibitions comprising largest and most significant examination of Surrealism and Surrealist-inspired art ever presented in Southeast.

Charlotte writer makes the obscure inviting

Jeff Jackson has founded the NoDa Film Festival, co-written three plays that received New York debuts and co-manages Destination: Out, an internationally known website dedicated to avant-garde jazz.