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are subject to change. Please call ahead. To have
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charlottemagazine.com.slides, drawings, and letters. Free admission. Tue-Fri,
11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1429 Bryant St. 704-
837-1688, lacaprojects.com.
LARK KEY GALLERY AND BOUTIQUE
Artists and married couple Sandy Snead and Duy
Huynh, who opened the gallery in 2008, o er mixed-
media works in a variety of mediums. Whether you’re
searching for functional art or browsing for a painting,
Lark & Key is an ideal spot for the art lover. In February,
the gallery moved to a new space in Dilworth. Bloom,
JUNE 1JULY 31, features new works from Katrina
Berg, Kim Ferreira, Huynh, Eleanor Miller, Vicki Sawyer,
and more. Free admission. Wed-Fri, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.;
open house on the second Saturday (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
and second Sunday (noon-3 p.m.) of every month.
700 East Blvd., Ste. 1. 704-334-4616, larkandkey.com.
LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH
For more than two decades, the museum has provid-
ed groundbreaking exhibits and context for some of
the South’s most signi£ cant events. One of the muse-
um’s core values is “using history to build community.”
Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers, a permanent exhibit, uses
Charlotte and its 13 surrounding counties as a case
study to explore the “profound changes in the South
since the Civil War.” #HomeCLT: People. Places. Prom-
ises. tells the stories of Charlotte’s neighborhoods
through the words of its residents. Legacy of Lynch-
ing: Confronting Racial Terror in America, THROUGH
JULY 17, presents groundbreaking research on
the history of lynching and examines Mecklenburg
County’s two recorded lynchings. Free for members;
$10 for adults; $8 for seniors, military, and college stu-
dents; $6 for children 6-18; and free for kids under 6.
Admission is half price on Sundays. Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-5
p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m. 200 E. 7th St.
704-333-1887, museumo ̈ henewsouth.org.
LIBERTY WALK
With this free self-guided walking tour, you can learn
about the development of Charlotte and how its
citizens were involved in the American Revolution.
To get information about the 19 markers along the
walk, download a brochure at charlottelibertywalk.
com, or pick up a brochure at the Levine Museum
of the New South or the Visitor Info Center at 501 S.
College St. (in the Charlotte Convention Center, 800-
231-4636), charlottelibertywalk.com. A “Charlotte
Liberty Walk” app is available at handheldhistory.com
to help you along. Guided tours can be arranged by
contacting the Mecklenburg Historical Association at
[email protected].
THE LIGHT FACTORY
A creative home for photographers and £ lmmakers in
Charlotte, The Light Factory has workshops, classes,
school programs, and exhibits. Classes include DSLR
use, black-and-white £ lm photography, and portrait
photography. Magic Show: Photographs by Carol
Golemboski, JUNE 6AUG. 2, showcases images
from Golemboski’s series on magic, plus new works
that utilize vintage paper, alternative toning, and pho-
tograms. Free admission. Wed-Sat, noon-6 p.m. 1817
Central Ave. 704-333-9755, lightfactory.org.MCCOLL CENTER FOR ART + INNOVATION
The biggest di erence between the McColl Center
and other arts institutions is that it o ers visitors the
chance to observe the artistic process. In the cen-
ter’s nine studios, visitors can watch artists develop
and execute new ideas. New Works/Alumni Three,
JUNE 6AUG. 24, is the third in a series of exhibitions
featuring McColl Center alumni artists. This exhibit
displays works from Hollis Hammonds, John W. Love
Jr., and Susannah Mira. Free admission. Thu, 10 a.m.-9
p.m.; Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 721 N. Tryon St. 704-332-
5535, mccollcenter.org.MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH
As the state’s £ rst art museum, Mint Museum Ran-
dolph opened in an original branch of the U.S. Mint
in 1936. Galleries continue to engage visitors with
the art of the ancient Americas, decorative arts, and
European and African art. Resources include a refer-
ence library with more than 18,000 volumes. Never
Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony
DiTerlizzi, JUNE 22 NOV. 3, includes illustrations
from DiTerlizzi’s work on Dungeons and Dragons,
Magic: The Gathering, and his fantasy and children’s
books. Free for members, $15 for adults, $10 for se-
niors and college students, $6 for children 5-17, and
free for kids under 5. Wed, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (museum
entry is free Wed, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.); Thu-Sat, 11 a.m.-6
p.m.; Sun, 1-5 p.m. 2730 Randolph Rd., 704-337-2000,
mintmuseum.org.MINT MUSEUM UPTOWN
The Mint uptown has a renowned cra ̈ and design
exhibit that showcases works in a variety of materi-
als, as well as collections of American, contemporary,
and European art. Under Construction, THROUGH
AUG. 18, is the Mint’s £ rst large-scale exhibit to ex-
plore the medium of collage. Free for members, $15
for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, $6
for children 5-17, and free for kids under 5. Wed, 11
a.m.-9 p.m. (museum entry is free Wed, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.);
Thu, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat, 11 a.m.-
6 p.m.; Sun, 1-5 p.m. 500 S. Tryon St. 704-337-2000,
mintmuseum.org.NASCAR HALL OF FAME
This 150,000-square-foot complex provides a variety
of attractions for racing fans. Glory Road Icons is the
third generation of the facility’s signature Glory Road
exhibit. This version combines a new group of 18
historic cars with a look at legendary personalities,
racetracks, and iconic moments in NASCAR history.
RCR 50: Only in America Exhibit, THROUGH FEB. 8, cel-
ebrates the 50th anniversary of Richard Childress Rac-
ing. The exhibit includes race cars, artifacts, and audio/
video displays. The 2nd Saturday program explores
elements of racing with a new topic and interactive
activity each month. This month, Ready for Summer
(JUNE 8, free with regular admission, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
lets visitors explore the tracks and gear up for summerwith outdoor activities and music. Free for members,
$25 for adults, $22 for seniors, $18 for military and
children 8-12, $12 for children 3-7, and free for kids
under 3. Mon-Sun, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 400 E. Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd. 704-654-4400, nascarhall.com.NEW GALLERY OF MODERN ART
Director Irina Toshkova’s uptown gallery displays the
works of regional and nationally known artists. The
gallery’s stable of artists includes Barbara Schreiber,
Hunt Slonem, and Maja Godlewska. Free admission.
Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 435 S. Tryon St., Ste. 110. 704-
373-1464, newgalleryofmodernart.com.REED GOLD MINE
In 1799, the nation’s £ rst documented gold £ nd oc-
curred at the site that became Reed Gold Mine. A ̈ er
the discovery in Cabarrus County, gold mining spread
to nearby counties and eventually to other Southern
states. Now, 220 years later, visitors can tour the mine
and £ nd a treasure themselves. The Story of Barbecue
in North Carolina, THROUGH JUNE 15, explores the
history of barbecue in the state and highlights di er-
ent styles. The exhibit includes artifacts and hands-on
activities. Admission and tours of the mine are free.
Gold panning is available for $3 between April and
October. Tue-Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9621 Reed Mine Rd.,
Midland, 704-721-4653, historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/
reed-gold-mine.SOCO GALLERY
Chandra Johnson, named one of the 2017 Charlot-
teans of the Year by Charlotte magazine for her work
in the cultural sector, opened this gallery in a Myers
Park bungalow in 2015. Liz Nielsen, Lyle Owerko, and
Ken Van Sickle are a few of the accomplished art-
ists whose works appear at the gallery. Sentimental
Spring, THROUGH JUNE 21, is an exhibition of bo-
tanical paintings and works on paper by Israeli artist
Guy Yanai. Free admission. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
421 Providence Rd. 980-498-2881, soco-gallery.com.SOZO GALLERY
Located in the Hearst Tower in uptown, Sozo is a
contemporary gallery that presents original artwork
from local, national, and international artists. On its
website, the gallery references multiple meanings of
“sozo.” In Greek, the word means to “be healed by
God,” and in Japanese, it means “to create, to imag-
ine.” Respite, THROUGH JULY 11, is a group show fea-
turing works by Dottie Leatherwood, Paul Norwood,
and Marisa Vogl. Their unique landscapes depict
peaceful spots in the low country and along the East
Coast. Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 214
N. Tryon St. 704-575-6777, sozogallery.net.