THE GOOD LIFE ART S + E V E NT S
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Water Lantern Festival MAY 8
THE CHARLOTTE WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL is one of more than 50 such events throughout the country at which floating lanterns are pushed out onto water to lift spirits and allow people to connect. You can expect a lantern decoration station, food trucks, and music. The event supports Water.org, a nonprofit focused on safe water and sanitation, and our city’s version happens at Symphony Park (4400 Sharon Rd.) in SouthPark. Tickets run from $25.99-$64.99, and each adult ticket comes with one lantern. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and the launch begins at 8:30. More info: waterlanternfestival.com.
Silent Streets: Art in the Time of Pandemic at Mint Museum Uptown
St. Paul & The Broken Bones Brings Drive-In Show to Rural Hill MAY 25
This Southern soul-rock act, led by singer Paul Janeway’s explosive vocals, returns to the Charlotte area this month. Car passes for the 7 p.m. “Live Cruise-In Concert” at Historic Rural Hill (4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville) range from $175 to $325, depending on section; passes allow up to four people per vehicle. More info: maxxmusic.com.
This exhibition focuses on the work and lives of artists over the past year. The museum (500 S. Tryon St.) commissioned works by Amy Bagwell of Charlotte, Stacy Lynn Waddell of Durham, and Antoine Williams of Greensboro to be included among other pieces.
As of press time, Charlotte’s 407-acre theme park planned to reopen May 22. Among the changes to expect: » You can’t just show up and get in. Bring your season pass, mobile ticket, or printed ticket—along with a mask, required everywhere except at a table or bench while dining. » You can’t use cash, either. Plan to use a credit card, Android Pay, or Apple Pay. » Someone in your party must have a mobile phone with the Carowinds app downloaded and “Location Services” turned on. » Expect health screenings and temperature checks at the entrance, and use the new hand-sanitizing stations throughout the park. More info: carowinds.com.
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Carowinds Plans a Return This Month
