Fall A&E Guide 2014
Music, theatre, museums and more!
We’re approaching the fall season in the Carolinas and we’ve assembled our annual Fall A&E Guide that’s a cornucopia of terrific, fun and enlightening tidbits to keep you busy!
Fall A&E Guide: Ian Anderson spans decades with a song and a flute
Star was part of the musical revolution of the hippie generation
Sitting on a park bench is something with which Ian Anderson is well acquainted. So much so that with his original group members, Jethro Tull, sang those very words when it released “Aqualung” in the early 1970s.
Fall A&E Guide: Fayetteville State takes on ‘Laramie’
Students to present iconic play in October
Fayetteville State University (FSU) has made waves of progress for its LGBT students and faculty over the past several years. Tucked away in a conservative military town, the historically black state university was the third such school across the nation to open an LGBT student resource center.
Fall A&E Guide: Fall theatre takes on rural, minority themes
Best bets from fall arts and entertainment offerings
Local theatre productions are bringing real life to the big stage this fall — taking audience members back in time, exploring rural themes and highlighting minority history and culture.
Fall A&E Guide: Special events light up the Carolina autumn
Historic home tour, fundraisers and festivals on deck
The fall season is fast approaching and there’s a host of fun special events on the horizon.
SC Pride fest set to rock capital city
Music, shows and parade highlight festivities
The 25h Annual SC Pride 2014 will be held on Sept. 20, 1-10 p.m. Headlining the event is Deborah Cox, a Grammy award nominated R&B and pop artist.
Durham set to host Pride festival
NC Pride looks back on its 30 year history
NC Pride Fest and Parade will be held on Sept. 27 at Duke University’s East Campus, off W. Main St., from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This marks the 30th time the event has been held.
High Country readies for Pride fest
Offerings have something for everyone
The Blue Ridge Pride Festival will be held Oct. 2-18 at various places around town.
Our People: Q&A with Veda Covington
Local Actress
Originally from Atlanta, Veda Covington, 27, came to Charlotte three years ago by way of Augusta, where she was studying mass communications with a minor in theatre. After graduation, Veda says she came to Charlotte and fell in love with the city, where you’ll occasionally spot her on stage, recently with Queen City Theatre Company’s production of “The Performers.”
Charlotte Royals at the 2014 Bingham Cup
Match-ups from across the Carolinas
The last weekend in August saw your local rugby team, The Charlotte Royals, compete in the largest international rugby tournament in the world when they traveled down to Australia to play in the Bingham Cup.
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