‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ sinks its teeth into camp and comedy
Charlotte audiences may think they know Bram Stoker’s character of Dracula well, but the version now on stage at Booth Playhouse swaps gothic horror for camp, rapid-fire comedy and theatrical transformation. “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” reimagines Stoker’s classic as a fast-paced, 90-minute comedy built on physical humor, rapid costume changes and an ensemble cast…
Charlotte attorney and advocate to receive Leading Family Law Practitioner Award
It’s just after Pride season. A time of reflection, celebration and recommitment to fighting battles for equality. Those fights take place in many forms, and the venues range from marches held on city streets to arbitration in court rooms. Often in the courtrooms are the attorneys fighting for the civil rights of all who are…
Myers Park church replaces ‘Baptist’ with ‘Covenant’
What’s in a name? Sometimes, nothing; sometimes, everything. That applies to churches as well. Since the 1980s, the trend has been for churches to drop denominational identifiers from their names. For example, in the South Carolina Upstate region, New Covenant Church has a significant presence. It is a Presbyterian congregation with ties to the Presbyterian…
Charlotte Black Pride working to keep event afloat as corp funds lessen
Charlotte Black Pride (CBP) hosts its 21st annual festival July 11-18. Live performances, career fairs, mental health panels and a kiki ball (a runway and dance contest held in queer Black communities) will take place throughout the week. For two decades, CBP has stayed committed to creating space for Black queer people. Though the Charlotte…
July in full color: events across the Carolinas
Summer is in full swing across the Carolinas, and July offers plenty of opportunities to celebrate, connect and explore. From Charlotte Black Pride programming and cultural festivals to drag performances, live theater, poetry, concerts, gaming nights and civic conversations, organizations throughout North and South Carolina are continuing the season with events for nearly every interest.…
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