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THE BEST THINGS TO DO AND SEE THIS MONTH

BY ANDY SMITH

Immersive Van Gogh: BY THE NUMBERS

JUNE 18-SEPT. 12

This exhibit celebrates Vincent Van Gogh through projections of his paintings on walls and oors. Immersive Van Gogh (vangoghclt.com) is the work of Massimiliano Siccardi, a pioneer in digital art—with an absorbing soundtrack by Luca Longobardi. The show has gained popularity with its global touring and an appearance on the Net ix show Emily in Paris. Blumenthal Performing Arts presents the Charlotte incarnation at Camp North End. Numbers to know:

COURTESY MICHAEL BROSILOW; SHUTTERSTOCK 500,000:

cubic feet of projections, which include “The Starry Night,” “The Potato Eaters,” “Sun owers,” and works from the Bedroom series.

500,000+:

number of tickets sold at sister exhibits throughout the world.

90,000,000: pixels in the imagery, which o er a rare visual clarity and opportunity for close examination. Animated brushstrokes provide insight into the building and layers of each work.

$24.99$39.99:

ticket prices. The lowest price is for attendees aged 6-16.

Hit the Lawn at PNC Music Pavilion

Outdoor shows are back, Charlotte. PNC Music Pavilion has four shows scheduled for June, from a jam favorite to a blast from the boy band past:

JUNE 11, 7:30 p.m.: Dave Matthews Band

JUNE 25, 7:30 p.m.: Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour JUNE 29, 6:30 p.m.: An Evening with Chicago and Their Greatest Hits

JUNE 30, 8 p.m.: The Black Crowes Present: Shake Your Money Maker

Head to charlottemusicpavilion. com for prices and the summer’s complete lineup.

Bank of America Stadium Hosts a Night of Rock

JUNE 24

The Panthers’ stadium reopens for concerts with this stacked show, rescheduled from last summer, which begins at 4:30 p.m.: Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Tickets run $75-$764.

EATBLKCLT Food & Brew Festival

JUNE 12

From June 4-12, EATBLKCLT Week celebrates Black-owned restaurants in Charlotte. Organizers promise a week of prix xe lunch and dinner menus that culminates with the EATBLKCLT Food & Brew Festival at Unknown Brewing Co. (1327 S. Mint St.). Several Black-owned food trucks will be on-site for a day of eating and drinking that starts at 11 a.m. Find more info at eatblkclt.com.

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Upcoming Calendar of Events

Submit your event online at charlottemagazine.com/ calendar, and look forward to seeing more from these:

JUNE 6/5 Grace Fest benefiting local fine arts and crafts, sharecharlotte.org

6/7 Tees for Keys fundraiser for Charlotte Family Housing, Piper Glen

6/11-13 Taste of Charlotte 2021

6/26 Ballantyne Wine Festival

at Blackfinn Ameripub

6/27 Girl Tribe Pop Up in the Garden at Alexander Homestead

7/9, 7/10 FabFest

fabfestcharlotte.org Thomas McNickle Opening

Jerald Melberg Gallery March 12, 2021

1. Dr. Tom Arkle and Dr. Stephanie Chen 2. Mike Wish and Michelle Wish 3. Fran McClurg and Janice McNichol 4. Jerald Melberg and Thomas McNickle 5. Ed Pickett and Norva Pickett

Linda Foard Roberts Media Preview Opening

LAMENT, a song of sorrow for those not heard SOCO Gallery March 11, 2021

1. Todd Herman and Linda Foard Roberts 2. Jen Edwards 3. Mary C. Curtis 4. Linda Foard Roberts with media Art Exhibit Opening Shape Shi ers

Anne Neilson Fine Art Gallery March 11, 2021

1. Adele Yonchak, Velesa Baker, Michael Barringer 2. Cassandra Richardson, Logan Sutton, Anne Neilson, Jennifer Panaro

Blumenthal Salute To Women

Spirit Square March 20, 2021

1. Ohavia Phillips 2. Jennifer Williams 3. Storm Watchers 4. ReeCee Raps 5. Felicia Fine and Elena Sepulveda

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Fashion Breathes Life Gala (Virtual)

benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Feb. 11, 2021

1. Debbie Hitzel, Ron Hitzel 2. Oliver 3. Palmer 4. Grahym 5. Cinnie 6. Woodburn family