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Ohio born, but has lived in North Carolina now for over half my life.  Studied at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio, I was always drawn - as many artists are - to the way to convey light with paint.  Especially muted, melancholy and subdued light.  Seeing the way UK painter George Shaw elevates the mundane inspires me.  The mundanity in my life, I hold very dear and find beautiful.  These pieces are my celebration of that

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Rent is a revolutionary rock musical that captured the spirit of a generation, highlighting issues of love, poverty, and the AIDS crisis in 1990s New York City. This energetic, heartfelt story follows a group of young artists navigating friendship, passion, and loss, with unforgettable songs that invite audiences to sing along. Its cultural impact and groundbreaking portrayal of marginalized communities make it a landmark in musical cinema.

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Charly Lowry, a musical powerhouse from Pembroke, NC, is proud to be an Indigenous woman belonging to the Lumbee/Tuscarora Tribes. Among her community, Native women are traditionally barred from the hand-drum, singing behind the mentor’s drum and/or dancing instead.

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Introducing the Well-Crafted Music Series — a five-part experience curated by Asheville pedal steel guitarist Matt Smith. Set inside the Old Jail, this intimate series features standout musicians from Western North Carolina and weaves together live performance with thoughtful conversation.

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Peter O’Reilly began exploring photography in his thirties and embraced it as a serious art form around age sixty. A long-time member of the Mooresville Art Gallery, he has exhibited widely, including his own solo show and recent participation in the Mooresville Fine Arts Exhibition. His work spans landscapes, cityscapes, and creative experiments with light and everyday imagery.

Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling at the SEASONS CHANGE: Spoken Word + Poetry showcase. The night will feature a line-up of performing artists and writers from Statesville and the surrounding area. The event is free, but an Eventbrite RSVP is required. 

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Chocolat, starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp, is a whimsical romantic comedy that celebrates individuality, love, and the transformative power of food. When a chocolatier opens her shop in a small French village, she challenges rigid social norms and sparks romance, curiosity, and change. Beloved for its charm and visual storytelling, the film has become a modern classic that delights audiences while reflecting on cultural and personal liberation.

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Music has guided Driftwood to hallowed ground many times since its founding members, Joe Kollar and Dan Forsyth, started making music as high schoolers in Joe's parents' basement.

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Introducing the Well-Crafted Music Series — a five-part experience curated by Asheville pedal steel guitarist Matt Smith. Set inside the Old Jail, this intimate series features standout musicians from Western North Carolina and weaves together live performance with thoughtful conversation.

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 Set on a remote Irish island, The Banshees of Inisherin examines the abrupt end of a lifelong friendship and the darkly comic, yet deeply human consequences that follow. Acclaimed for its sharp writing, poignant performances, and exploration of isolation and pride, this Oscar-winning film offers both laughter and reflection on human relationships. Its critical acclaim highlights its importance as a contemporary masterpiece.

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Two Bird Stone are talented multi-instrumentalists who specialize in that unnamed crossroads of roots music and pop. Their album, “Hands and Knees”,received critical acclaim from American Songwriter and Newsweek in 2021.

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Tabitha Meeks: The Queen of Retro Pop has arrived.  Best described as “Norah Jones meets Nancy Sinatra”, Tabitha Meeks feel good throwback music will make you bop your head, tap your toes and feel empowered all at once. 

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Introducing the Well-Crafted Music Series — a five-part experience curated by Asheville pedal steel guitarist Matt Smith. Set inside the Old Jail, this intimate series features standout musicians from Western North Carolina and weaves together live performance with thoughtful conversation.

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This juried exhibition highlights the creativity and skill of Mitchell College students, featuring a diverse collection of visual artworks and 3D pieces. From painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, the show celebrates the emerging voices of the next generation of local artists.

Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling at the SEASONS CHANGE: Spoken Word + Poetry showcase. The night will feature a line-up of performing artists and writers from Statesville and the surrounding area. The event is free, but an Eventbrite RSVP is required. 

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Across the Universe is a visually stunning musical inspired by the songs of The Beatles, blending romance, political commentary, and psychedelic artistry. Following the love story of Jude and Lucy amid the turbulence of 1960s America, the film creatively weaves iconic music into its narrative. Celebrated for its imaginative direction and cultural resonance, it’s a cinematic experience that celebrates love, music, and social change.

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Vanessa Collier is an award-winning blues saxophonist, singer, and songwriter known for her electrifying performances and genre-bending sound that blends blues, soul, funk, and R&B.

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Larry Keel is an award-winning innovative flatpicking guitarist and singer/songwriter hailing from Appalachia and currently residing in historic Lexington, VA.  The Keel Duo, consisting  of Larry Keel on acoustic guitar and Winston Mitchell on mandolin and acoustic guitar, are masters of their instruments, drawing heavily from Keel's catalog of original music and imaginative interpretations of choice covers.

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Art reflects its time.”  I strive to create work that reflects our time, either literally or metaphorically.  My goal as an artist is to promote thoughtful reflection and conversation that will lead to a flourishing, sustainable world. 

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Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid (1969) is a landmark Western that elevated the buddy film genre and made stars of Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Following two charming outlaws on the run, the film balances thrilling action with humor, style, and poignant moments, culminating in one of cinema’s most iconic endings. Its influence on both Westerns and popular culture has made it a timeless cult classic.

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At just 23 years old, Sierra Carson emerges as a captivating indie folk singer-songwriter, blending influences from Joni Mitchell to The Lumineers into her own folk sound with an R&B influence. Her writing weaves her love for alternate guitar tunings and her

existential introspection together, her lyricism sometimes reading like a cleverly arranged journal entry that doesn’t avoid topics like religion and public policy.

Live Music • Art Vendors • Food Trucks • Sculptures & More!

The City of Statesville Recreation and Parks Department and the Iredell Arts Council invite you to Art in the Park, our annual celebration of creativity and community!
Set beneath the shady trees of Martin Luther King Jr. Park, this vibrant festival showcases local artists and makers, live music, delicious food trucks, local breweries, and fun for the whole family.

Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling at the SEASONS CHANGE: Spoken Word + Poetry showcase. The night will feature a line-up of performing artists and writers from Statesville and the surrounding area. The event is free, but an Eventbrite RSVP is required. 

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Cinema Paradiso is an Italian cinematic treasure celebrating the magic of movies and the power of nostalgia. Through the story of a young boy’s friendship with a local projectionist, the film explores love, loss, and the transformative impact of cinema on life and community.

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We are thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Celebrating Film in Visual Art Exhibition and Competition, presented in partnership with the Full Bloom Film Festival and Speedball Art.

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Creating in a state of constant adventure, Asheville, NC-based Lua Flora has successfully unified sounds that typically don’t go together. Led by the expressive and intentional pen of songwriter Evan Button, the “roots pop” act seamlessly blends Americana, pop, and indie folk with the rhythmic undercurrents of Caribbean and West African traditions, crafting songs that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling at the SEASONS CHANGE: Spoken Word + Poetry showcase. The night will feature a line-up of performing artists and writers from Statesville and the surrounding area. The event is free, but an Eventbrite RSVP is required. 

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Lost Mary is the songwriting project of Luke Martin and David Johnson III. Hailing from the small, rural town of Hillsdale, Michigan, Lost Mary is committed to the essence of Folk music: storytelling. Pulling from both traditional and modern Folk and Americana influences, Luke and David bring together their unique musical backgrounds to create songs and stories that are as personal as they are universal.

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Vicki Winthrop is a wife, mother, and artist who believes in the transformative power of creativity. For her, art is more than just a finished piece of work- it's a way to process emotions, find connection, and express what words often cannot.

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Hocus Pocus is a beloved Halloween classic following three whimsical witches resurrected in modern-day Salem.

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Introducing the Well-Crafted Music Series — a five-part experience curated by Asheville pedal steel guitarist Matt Smith. Set inside the Old Jail, this intimate series features standout musicians from Western North Carolina and weaves together live performance with thoughtful conversation.

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Dark Turn of Mind: An Americana Celebration

In celebration of the dark turn of the seasons, Halloween, and the Day of the Dead, Asheville-based musicians The Moon & You and Hannah Kaminer, alongside drummer Ross Montsinger, have put together a special night of live music. 

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The IAC, in partnership with the Center for Creative Theology, hosts an open call celebration of the powerful force of Gratitude. In keeping with Gratitude’s boundary-defying nature, the IAC and the CCT invite poets, musicians and visual artists to fill the Old Jail with their expressions and experiences of gratitude.

Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling at the SEASONS CHANGE: Spoken Word + Poetry showcase. The night will feature a line-up of performing artists and writers from Statesville and the surrounding area. The event is free, but an Eventbrite RSVP is required. 

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Summer of Soul documents the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music, culture, and resilience.

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The Deltaz are a brother duo blending Americana, blues-rock, and raw sibling harmonies into a sound rooted in American traditions. Raised in the hills outside Los Angeles, they built their early reputation in Southern California before mentorship from bassist Rick Rosas and tours with The White Buffalo expanded their reach.

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Introducing the Well-Crafted Music Series — a five-part experience curated by Asheville pedal steel guitarist Matt Smith. Set inside the Old Jail, this intimate series features standout musicians from Western North Carolina and weaves together live performance with thoughtful conversation.

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The Iredell Arts Council proudly presents its annual Member Art Show, featuring outstanding artists from Statesville and across Iredell County.

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White Christmas is a timeless holiday musical that showcases Irving Berlin’s iconic music and heartwarming storytelling. Following a duo of entertainers who join forces to save a Vermont inn, the film celebrates friendship, love, and the festive spirit.