Waverly Grand Opening Celebration Waverly October 7 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. www.waverlyclt.com The massive work/play community of Waverly has officially opened, and they are ready to throw down at their grand opening celebration on October 7th. From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., meet the new merchants and enjoy family-friendly activities, Charlotte sports teams’ mascots, DJ and drumline for music, a bounce house, and more. We especially suggest a visit to the design corner of Waverly, with the opening of District 5 Interiors, and stop by Little Nest Photography Studio to get some stellar professional family photos. From 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., the Infinity Show Band will play as you dance the night away on the Terrace – and all of this benefits The Isabella Santos Foundation.
Girls Night Out; Winter Scene on Wine Bottle Charlotte Fine Art Gallery November 17 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. www.charlottefineart.com Pre-registration is required by phone, online, or email. Cost is $40, which includes all supplies and refreshments.
Julio Larraz Exhibition Anne Neilson Fine Art October – November www.anneneilsonfineart.com Internationally acclaimed Cuban artist Julio Larraz will be in exhibited at Anne Neilson Fine Art from October 9 through November 17. The show will be in celebration of the upcoming release of Same Kind of Different As Me, a movie based on the true story of hope and redemption between an international art dealer, Ron Hall, and a homeless man, Denver Moore. Moore’s artwork will also be shown, though not for sale, and a new collection of Anne Neilson’s Angels will be released, as her work featured in the movie alongside Larraz’s. A portion of the proceeds from all artwork sales will be donated to organizations supporting the homeless in Charlotte and beyond. For more information on the movie, including a trailer and free tickets to an early showing, visit the Anne Neilson Fine Art Exhibition page on their website
Small Works Available For Sale Charlotte Fine Art Gallery November 1 – December 20 Free giftwrapping available. www.charlottefineart.com
Sherwin-Williams New Store Opening in NoDa Sherwin-Williams 3629 North Davidson Street, Suite 101 www.noda.org
3rd Annual Southend Wine Festival October 21 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. 308 West Carson Boulevard General Admission $35 www.southendwinefest.org
The Sound of Music Blumenthal Performing Arts Center November 24 – 26 www.blumenthalarts.org