Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
In 2004, the Actor’s Theatre moved to its Stonewall location with its 199-seat intimate Main Street Theatre and 50-seat Black Box Theatre. The Actor’s Theatre also sponsors educational programs for the community. 650 E. Stonewall St., Charlotte. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

Afro-American Children’s Theatre
This organization provides exposure to various arts media for ages 6-21. 926 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. 704-372-7410.

Afro-American Cultural Center
The center is a regional showcase for art, music, theater, film and cultural education. 401 N. Myers St., Charlotte. 704-374-1565. www.aacc-charlotte.org.

Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
As the second-highest local arts agency in the country in terms of revenue, the Arts & Science Council provides funding for area arts facilities and programs. 227 W. Trade St., Charlotte. 704-372-9667. www.artsandscience.org.

Arts Experience
This project encourages youth to participate in performance and educational programs to enhance their appreciation for the arts. 11 Union St. South, Concord. 704-795-2787.

Carolina Actors Studio Theatre
Located in the Plaza-Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, this intimate theater presents highly acclaimed comedy and drama productions as well as acting classes. 1118 Clement Ave., Charlotte. 704-455-8542. www.nccast.com.

Carolina Voices
Founded as the Charlotte Choral Society in 1954, the Carolina Voices performs a favorite Charlotte holiday tradition – the “Singing Christmas Tree.” The group also performs throughout the year. 1900 Queens Road, Charlotte. 704-374-1564. www.carolinavoices.org.

Carolinas Concert Association
For more than 75 years, the Carolinas Concert Association presents orchestras, musicians, vocalists and dancers and sponsors educational programs for local schools. 704-527-6680. www.carolinasconcert.com.

Catawba County Council for the Arts
This group helps develop and advance the cultural life of those living in Catawba County by sponsoring local arts organizations. 243 Third Ave. N.E., Hickory. 828-324-4906.
www.catawba-arts.org.

Central Piedmont Community College Theatre
In its 33rd season in 2006, CPCC’s summer theatre program sponsors this series that features plays and musicals at the Pease Auditorium on the campus of CPCC. Elizabeth Ave. at Pease Lane, Charlotte. 704-330-6534. www.cpcc.edu/summer_theatre.

Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra
The Charlotte Philharmonic welcomes world-renowned singers and musicians in addition to its holiday concert and new Popcorn Pops series for children. 704-846-2788. www.charlottephilharmonic.org.

Charlotte Civic Orchestra
This vocational orchestra performs all-classical music with affordable ticket prices and a family-friendly atmosphere. 704-344-0098. www.charlottecivicorchestra.org.

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Each year this professional orchestra provides a season filled with innovative works, the classics and guest conductors and performers. The symphony also performs a free Summer Pops series at Symphony Park in SouthPark. 704-972-2000. www.charlottesymphony.org.

Charlotte Youth Ballet
This company produces storybook ballets for families and schoolchildren presented by student dancers. 704-366-5133. www.charlotteyouthballet.com.

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Located in the new ImaginOn center, Children’s Theatre delights the young (and young-at-heart) with plays and musicals just for them. 300 E. 7th St., Charlotte. 704-376-5745. www.ctcharlotte.org.

Community School of the Arts
This school provides instruction in music, visual arts and drama to interested youth. 345 N. College St., Charlotte. 704-377-4187. www.csarts.org.

Davidson College
The theater and music programs at Davidson College sponsor theatrical productions, symphony orchestra performances, and choral, wind and jazz ensembles. Main Street, Davidson. 704-894-2000. www.davidson.edu.

Davidson Community Players
This community troupe stages summer shows, dinner theater and children’s programs. 118 Martin St., Davidson. 704-892-7953. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

Green Room Community Theatre
Composed of volunteers from the community, the Green Room Community Theatre produces a family show, youth production, comedy or drama, and two musicals each year. 60 W. Sixth St., Newton. 828-464-6128. www.the-green-room.org.

Iredell County Arts Council
This arts council promotes educational, cultural and arts programs in Iredell County. 704-873-6100.
www.iredellarts.org.

Iredell Museum of Arts and Heritage
Located on a 34-acre wooded campus with nature trails, the Iredell Museum of Arts and Heritage shows more than 4,000 artifacts from the region and across the world, including a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy. 1335 Museum Road, Statesville. 704-873-4734. www.iredellmuseums.org.

Lake Norman Orchestra
This group performs at events throughout the Lake Norman area including a holiday concert. 704-662-8883.

Landmark Galleries
See the original artwork of Cotton Ketchie, a nationally recognized painter who is known for his depiction of lighthouses and the Carolina coast. 212 N. Main St., Mooresville. 800-842-8604. www.landmark-galleries.com.

The Light Factory
The Light Factory displays changing exhibits by local, national and international photographers in Spirit Square. 345 N. College St., Charlotte. 704-333-9755. www.lightfactory.org.

Lincoln Arts Council
For 30 years, this group has been enriching arts programs in Lincoln County. The council sponsors the Lincoln Cultural Center, Lincoln Theatre Guild, Lincoln Choral Guild and Lincoln Community Concerts. 403 E. Main St., Lincolnton. 704-732-9044.

McColl Center for Visual Art
This former burned-out church is now an artists’ colony. 721 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-332-5535.
www.mccollcenter.org.

Mint Museum of Art
The Mint holds a permanent collection of American paintings and sculpture; pre-Columbian, African and Spanish Colonial art; costumes; and porcelain and pottery. 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

Mint Museum of Craft + Design
This museum is renowned for its exhibits of works in fiber, glass, wood, ceramics and metal. 220 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

Mooresville Artists Guild
Housed in the historic Mooresville Depot, the Mooresville Artists Guild presents featured artists and sponsors local festivals. 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville. 704-663-6661.

Mooresville Community Theatre
Comedy and musicals are the fare at this community theater. 704-662-1025.

North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
This center, which includes the Belk Theatre and the Booth Playhouse, is home to the Charlotte Symphony, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Opera Carolina, Charlotte Choral Society and the Carolinas Concert Association. 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

North Carolina Dance Theatre
In its 35th season, this professional company presents classic and contemporary works. 800 N. College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.ncdance.org.

Old Courthouse Theatre
Old Courthouse Theatre is the home for this community troupe, which is in its 30th season. 49 Spring St. NW, Concord. 704-788-2405. www.oldcourthousetheatre.org.

Opera Carolina
This organization stages classic tales of love and hate, intrigue and drama at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. 704-332-7177. www.operacarolina.org.

Ovens Auditorium
This venue was once Charlotte’s main auditorium and continues to feature musical and theatrical productions throughout the year. 2700 Independence Blvd., Charlotte. 704-372-3600.
www.ovensauditorium.com.

Paramount’s Carowinds Paladium
Carowinds’ amphitheater hosts some of the hottest popular music acts in the country. 14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte. 704-588-2600. www.carowinds.com.

Spirit Square Center for Arts & Education
Spirit Square offers touring performances, art classes and gallery exhibits and has made children’s arts education one of its main missions. 345 N. College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000.
www.blumenthalcenter.org.

Theatre Charlotte
Theatre Charlotte has been entertaining audiences since 1927. 501 Queens Road, Charlotte. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater – Charlotte
This open-air venue in University City welcomes rock, pop and rap artists and includes reserved and lawn seating. 704-549-5555. www.verizonwirelessamphitheater.com/charlotte.

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