Mint
Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, presents a free one-day
symposium on the arts in Africa. on Saturday, November 15th,
2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Symposium speakers include Dr. Herbert M.
Cole, professor emeritus in the Department of the History of Art and
Architecture at the University of California, Santa Barbara; and Drs. Akinwumi
Ogundiran, UNC Charlotte; Henry John Drewal, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Cécile Fromont, University of Chicago; Victoria Rovine, UNC Chapel Hill. A
masquerade performance by the Oyotunji African Village Yoruba performers will
take place at approximately 4:30 p.m., and will be followed by a brief
reception. It’s free to attend, but registration is required. Call 704-337-2107
or visit the website to learn how to register online. Box lunches from Panera
Bread will be available for $10, cash only.
The Charlotte Symphony Guild’s Musical Petting Zoo offers a
chance for children to look at, listen to, and try out orchestra instruments.
These FREE events take place at ImaginOn, 300 East 7th Street. The next event:
Call
704-416-4630 for more information.
Grey
Seal Puppets is presenting “The Emperor’s New Clothes” at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201
Sharon Road, on Saturday, November 15th, 2014, 3:30 p.m. Admission is FREE but
you need to reserve your tickets ahead of time and they are very limited. Reserve them
now. The award-winning puppeteer troupe puts a new spin on Hans
Christian Andersen’s classic tale, transforming it into a fable. Stay for
post-show refreshments afterwards.
Sanctuary at Davidson, an art gallery and
shop at 108 South Main Street in Davidson, is presenting the Downtown Davidson
Holiday Art Crawl on Saturday, November 15th, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a beautiful fall evening and the kick off of the Holiday season at
the Downtown Davidson Holiday Art Crawl. Join 30 artists as they showcase and
sell handmade art and gift items up and down the charming Main Street of
Downtown Davidson. A multitude of art mediums represented ranging from fine art
and textiles to pottery and baked goods. Crawlers will be treated to local
musicians playing live in several Main Street venues and wine/beer tastings as
well. For the kids: face painting, free crafts and a cup of delicious hot apple
cider.
Bass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, is hosting Santa’s
Wonderland 2014, featuring FREE photos with Santa, crafts, games
and activities. The festivities take place November 16th (with a preview event
November 15th, 5pm to 8pm) through December 24th, 2014. The free Santa picture
is a 4×6 print. Other packages are available for purchase. On Mondays through
Thursdays the wait will be shorter. Each day a limited number of Bass Passes
will be available. They will be for a specific time. You won’t have to stand in
line, but will just return when your time comes. See the schedule
for full information on when the crafts, games, activities and
Santa visits will take place each day.
Preview event, November 15th, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Magical tree lighting
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Unveiling of Santa’s Wonderland
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Carolers
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Santa will be giving away a $25 Bass Pro Shops gift card to one
lucky winner every half-hour! 5:30-7:30pm
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Picture with Santa 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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FREE craft and backpack clip* November 15, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m.
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FREE cookies and McSteven’s hot chocolate
Games
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Laser arcade
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Slot car racing
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Remote control trucks
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Moving trains
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Soft gun arcade
Crafts
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Decorate a gingerbread stocking: November 15th
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Decorate a stuffed reindeer: November 16th to 23rd
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Color a plaster ornament: November 24th to 30th
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Decorate a foam bird ornament: December 1st to 7th
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Decorate a Santa bobber craft: December 8th to 14th
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Decorate a stick soldier ornament: December 15th to 21st
Cookie
decorating: December 22nd to 24th
