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SUMMARY:The Art of Seating: Ekphrastic Writing with Charlotte Lit
DESCRIPTION:Join Charlotte Lit faculty and a Mint Educator for an evening of ekphrasis\, or “writing about art.” Get inspired by the chairs in The Art of Seating exhibition to jumpstart your storytelling. No experience or materials required. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-seating-ekphrastic-writing-with-charlotte-lit/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240313T150929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T150930Z
UID:10002940-1712858400-1712871000@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lavagem African Brazilian Festival
DESCRIPTION:Feel the rhythm and reverberations of the drumming and learn more about African and Brazilian dance and culture with guest instructors from Brazil\, along with Portuguese translators\, at the opening and closing finale of the Lavagem African Brazilian Festival. \nLavagem African Brazilian Festival is presented by the UNC-Charlotte Department of Dance in partnership with the Mint. Associate Professor of Dance and Director of Undergraduate Studies Tamara Williams annually invites guest instructors from Brazil to instruct over 100 students and Charlotte cultural dance leaders and participants. \nRegistration is required. Register here. \nLearn more about the festival. \nSCHEDULE: \nApril 11 | 6–9 PM \n6 PM: Welcome and historical reverence presentation6:15–7 PM: The Spirit of the Drum: African Brazilian drumming class with Jose Ricardo and Luciano Xavier 7–9 PM: Caboclos \nApril 14 \n1–3 PM: Silvestre Technique with Rosangela Silvestre \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/lavagem-african-brazilian-festival-2/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Family Friendly,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240411T182131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T182131Z
UID:10003001-1712966400-1713139199@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lewis Family Gallery – Closed
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, the Lewis Family Gallery will be closed this Saturday and Sunday\, April 13 and 14. \nWe will reopen on Wednesday\, 4/17\, from 5-8 PM. Thank you.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/lewis-family-gallery-closed/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240327T174132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T174133Z
UID:10000912-1713002400-1713006000@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Yoga on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Art select Saturdays on the front lawn at Mint Museum Randolph (weather permitting). Classes are free for Mint members using code MINT21 and $10 for non-members. During the winter months\, this class will be hosted inside Mint Museum Randolph. \nRegistration is required. \nRegister through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here. \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/yoga-at-the-mint-3-2-2/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:All,Members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240228T220954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T150945Z
UID:10002941-1713099600-1713106800@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lavagem African Brazilian Festival
DESCRIPTION:Feel the rhythm and reverberations of the drumming and learn more about African and Brazilian dance and culture with guest instructors from Brazil\, along with Portuguese translators\, at the opening and closing finale of the Lavagem African Brazilian Festival. \nLavagem African Brazilian Festival is presented by the UNC-Charlotte Department of Dance in partnership with the Mint. Associate Professor of Dance and Director of Undergraduate Studies Tamara Williams annually invites guest instructors from Brazil to instruct over 100 students and Charlotte cultural dance leaders and participants. \nRegistration is required. Register here. \nLearn more about the festival. \nSCHEDULE: \nApril 11 | 6–9 PM \n6 PM: Welcome and historical reverence presentation6:15–7 PM: The Spirit of the Drum: African Brazilian drumming class with Jose Ricardo and Luciano Xavier 7–9 PM: Caboclos \nApril 14 \n1–3 PM: Silvestre Technique with Rosangela Silvestre \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/lavagem-african-brazilian-festival/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Family Friendly,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mintmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_1759-1-scaled.jpg
GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240118T213425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T162930Z
UID:10002585-1713099600-1713114000@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Party in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a festive afternoon with food trucks\, live music\, and a cash bar on the front terrace. Eventgoers can try out an all-ages scratch art project and head inside to look for interesting patterns in the ceramic works on view in The Delhom Service League: 50 Golden Years.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/party-in-the-park-10/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly,Free,Members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240405T194854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T195246Z
UID:10002998-1713103200-1713108600@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Reading: “The Warmth of Other Suns”
DESCRIPTION:Join us in making connections between literature and visual arts. After a discussion of “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson we will observe works in our museum galleries that bring to life historic events\, social customs\, and experiences depicted in the book.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/the-warmth-of-other-suns/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240416T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240416T181500
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240327T174016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T174055Z
UID:10001173-1713287700-1713291300@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Yoga at the Mint
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts every Tuesday from 5:15-6:15 PM at Mint Museum Uptown. Classes are free for Mint members using promo code MINT21 and $10 for nonmembers. \nRegistration is required. \nRegister through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/yoga-at-the-mint-2-4-2-2/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Members
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mintmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Yoga-at-the-Mint-jpg.webp
GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
UID:10002611-1713373200-1713387600@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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GEO:35.2270869;-80.8431267
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240328T172115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T172115Z
UID:10002981-1713376800-1713380400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Members-Only Tour | Craft in the Laboratory: The Science of Making Things
DESCRIPTION:Members enjoy a tour of select pieces in the exhibition Craft in the Laboratory: The Science of Making Things\, led by Mint Museum docents. \nCraft in the Laboratory is the first installation in the Southeast to explore how craft artists and designers use science and math concepts when creating works of art. It includes works from the Mint’s collection that are made from precious metals\, wood\, steel\, polymers\, and even agricultural waste\, that emphasize the preciseness of science used to craft works of art. \nCome see these great pieces with us at Uptown!
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/members-only-tour-craft-in-the-laboratory-the-science-of-making-things/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Free,Members
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mintmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/craft-in-the-lab-rainbow-chair.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Gutierrez Mendez":MAILTO:alex.gutierrez@mintmuseum.org
GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T194500
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20231204T162309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T195349Z
UID:10002507-1713380400-1713383100@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Sketching: Craft Across Continents
DESCRIPTION:Join a museum educator and docent for a guided slow-looking experience in our museum galleries. We will look over select works on view with the opportunity to sketch a work of your choice. This will be followed by a group discussion to open dialogue and discover personal connections and interpretations to increase mind-body awareness using mindfulness. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/mindful-sketching-craft-across-continents/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free
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GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240405T195505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T195505Z
UID:10003000-1713441600-1713443400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: April Fools!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a break to learn about a works of art in our museum collection every third Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM. \nWorks we will be discussing:\n“Indian Summer in the White Mountains” by Sanford Gifford\n“Hollywood Derby Dolls” by Jennifer Rochlin\n“Gamin” by Augusta Savage
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/artbreak-april-fools/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="Kassidy Childs":MAILTO:kassidy.childs@mintmuseum.org
GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240108T195856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T195934Z
UID:10002867-1713555000-1713569400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our next Mint 2 Move! Enjoy free dance lessons\, DJ Carlos LeBron\, live music\, visit cultural vendors\, and so much more. \n¡Reserva la fecha para nuestro próximo Mint 2 Move! Disfruta de clases de baile gratuitas\, DJ Carlos LeBron\, música en directo\, visita a vendedores culturales y mucho más. \nTickets: $11 for members\, $14 for nonmembers \n*Cash Bar\, galleries open late until 9 PM \nSponsored by the Arts & Science Council.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/mint-2-move-cultural-dance-night-3/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Friendly
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GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240327T174132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T174133Z
UID:10000913-1713607200-1713610800@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Yoga on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Art select Saturdays on the front lawn at Mint Museum Randolph (weather permitting). Classes are free for Mint members using code MINT21 and $10 for non-members. During the winter months\, this class will be hosted inside Mint Museum Randolph. \nRegistration is required. \nRegister through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here. \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/yoga-at-the-mint-3-2-2/2024-04-20/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:All,Members
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mintmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Yoga-on-the-Lawn-1-scaled.jpg
GEO:35.1973424;-80.8146806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240423T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T181500
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240327T174016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T174055Z
UID:10001174-1713892500-1713896100@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Yoga at the Mint
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts every Tuesday from 5:15-6:15 PM at Mint Museum Uptown. Classes are free for Mint members using promo code MINT21 and $10 for nonmembers. \nRegistration is required. \nRegister through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/yoga-at-the-mint-2-4-2-2/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Members
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mintmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Yoga-at-the-Mint-jpg.webp
GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240328T172457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T201319Z
UID:10002980-1713970800-1713972600@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Meditation at The Mint
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided meditation experience in our museum galleries. We will be using works on view as a focus for our meditation to reflect\, restore\, and feel the creative power of art.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/meditation-at-the-mint/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Members
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GEO:35.224305;-80.848151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
UID:10002612-1713978000-1713992400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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GEO:35.2270869;-80.8431267
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240222T182429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T160016Z
UID:10002939-1714132800-1714154400@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Members-Only Preview | Objects of Affection and Shinichi Sawada
DESCRIPTION:Members\, enjoy early access to Objects of Affection and Shinichi Sawada at Mint Museum Randolph before they open to the public! \nAbout the exhibitions: \nObjects of Affection: Jewelry by Robert Ebendorf From the Porter • Price Collection celebrates the work of artist Robert Ebendorf\, one of the most influential artists in the studio jewelry movement\, beginning in the 1960s to today. \nShinichi Sawada: Agents of Clay features artist Shinichi Sawada and how he creates ceramic sculptures that explore a millennia-old tradition of Japanese pottery and the Shigaraki kilns. \nCome see these two unique exhibits today!
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/members-only-preview-objects-of-affection-shinichi-sawada/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free,Members
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mintmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/shinichi-and-objects.jpg
GEO:35.1973424;-80.8146806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240327T174132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T174133Z
UID:10000914-1714212000-1714215600@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Yoga on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Art select Saturdays on the front lawn at Mint Museum Randolph (weather permitting). Classes are free for Mint members using code MINT21 and $10 for non-members. During the winter months\, this class will be hosted inside Mint Museum Randolph. \nRegistration is required. \nRegister through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here. \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/yoga-at-the-mint-3-2-2/2024-04-27/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:All,Members
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mintmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Yoga-on-the-Lawn-1-scaled.jpg
GEO:35.1973424;-80.8146806
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240405T155859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T155929Z
UID:10002996-1714215600-1714233600@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Opening of exhibitions Objects of Affection and Shinichi Sawada: Agents of Clay
DESCRIPTION:*Mint Museum Randolph will be closing early at 4 PM for our annual Gala fundraiser \nAbout the exhibitions: \nObjects of Affection: Jewelry by Robert Ebendorf From the Porter • Price Collection celebrates the work of artist Robert Ebendorf\, one of the most influential artists in the studio jewelry movement\, beginning in the 1960s to today. \nShinichi Sawada: Agents of Clay features artist Shinichi Sawada and how he creates ceramic sculptures that explore a millennia-old tradition of Japanese pottery and the Shigaraki kilns.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/opening-of-exhibitions-objects-of-affection-and-shinichi-sawada-agents-of-clay/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mintmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/shinichi-and-objects.jpg
GEO:35.1973424;-80.8146806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T235900
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240216T215311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T191152Z
UID:10002924-1714242600-1714262340@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:2024 Coveted Couture Gala and After-Party
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Mint Museum’s 11th annual Coveted Couture spring fundraising gala. This year\, we will be back on the glorious lawn of Mint Museum Randolph to celebrate the work of Robert Ebendorf\, one of the most influential artists in the studio jewelry movement for the opening celebration of the exhibition Objects of Affection. \nThis event brings together museum members\, supporters\, artists\, and community leaders to celebrate the Mint and raise money to support innovative programming\, groundbreaking exhibitions\, and arts education for children to further the field of visual arts.\n \nJoin us for a memorable\, elegant\, and artful evening while also raising critical funds for The Mint Museum.\nTo purchase tickets to our Gala\, please email Lauren Hartnagel at lauren.hartnagel@mintmuseum.org. \nPresented by Regions and BlackArch
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/coveted-couture-gala-2/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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GEO:35.1973424;-80.8146806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240430T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240430T181500
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240327T174016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T174055Z
UID:10001175-1714497300-1714500900@www.mintmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Yoga at the Mint
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts every Tuesday from 5:15-6:15 PM at Mint Museum Uptown. Classes are free for Mint members using promo code MINT21 and $10 for nonmembers. \nRegistration is required. \nRegister through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/yoga-at-the-mint-2-4-2-2/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Members
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
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SUMMARY:Free Art Kits: Clay Creature
DESCRIPTION:Visit Mint Museum Randolph Wednesday\, May 1 through Saturday\, May 4 during museum hours to pick up a fun all-ages project to create at home. This month\, form a creative clay creature with modeling clay inspired by the fanciful clay sculptures of self-taught artist Shinichi Sawada. Free Art Kits are supported by Mint Museum Auxiliary. \n*While supplies last\, during museum hours: Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM | Thursday-Saturday 11 AM-6 PM \nContact: Leslie Straussleslie.strauss@mintmuseum.org(704) 337-2050
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-art-kits-clay-creature/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240216T215558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T180640Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Live: AdornMINT Opening Reception and Vendor Village
DESCRIPTION:Young Affiliates of the Mint\, in collaboration with The Mint Museum and Davita Galloway of Dupp&Swat\, presents AdornMINT May 1–26 at Mint Museum Uptown. \nThe exhibition kicks off May 1 with a one-night-only cultural experience at Mint Museum Uptown celebrating the art of adornment.  The event will include live demos of adornment techniques from local artists and an accompanying vendor village. “AdornMINT celebrates the unique as well as the connective/relatable elements of communities and cultures who call the Queen City home\,” says Davita Galloway\, curator of the exhibition. Visitors can expect to see paintings\, mixed-media\, fiber arts\, beading and jewelry\, as well as performing artists on opening night. \n“AdornMINT\, is truly a diverse exhibition — shining light on the myriad of ways in which various cultures and communities express themselves via body and home accents. To be frank\, I’m most excited about telling the stories of the selected artists and brands — revealing histories\, legacies and innovation — through a highly visual and interactive lens.” \nMuseum admission is free 5-9 PM May 1 as part of Free Wednesday Evenings at the Mint. All galleries will be open late. \n  \nShop our vendors May 1\, at Mint Museum Uptown in our museum store\, Atrium and Level 5.\nAll About the Butta Shea Butter \nLove Tiya Caniel \nPrettynpressed \nOpen Season Closed Minds\, LLC \nShopVerana Jewelry \nKkunda \nPaper Rock Sisters \nToushea Skincare \nS Dot James \nArt Nerd LLC \nNita Bagga original artwork \nFantazmyc \nMarie Matthews Interiors LLC \nGriot Designs \nKKUNDA \nLuxury Zone \nMama Carolyn’s Art \nLatched By Lee\, LLC \nThe Agency 704 \nVintage Brats Boutique \nPink Daisy Candle Body Company LLC \nEmish Company \nPink Daisy Candle Body Company LLC \nHandmade by Anna Heirs \nBeads\, Inc. \nEverwind Creations \nSmoking Repeats Cigar Box Purses \nAboriginal Her \nThe Main Idea Statement Making Accessories \nTHE AGENCY. 704 \nLegendary fashion and accessories \nTDKnit Earrings \nCarousel Studio \nPink Daisy Candle Body Company 🌸 \nLegendary fashion and accessories \nPerm jewelry
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/wednesday-night-live-adornmint-opening-reception-and-vendor-village/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240219T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T162926Z
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SUMMARY:Free Wednesday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! \nFor up to date hours\, please visit our events calendar mintmuseum.org/events \nFree Wednesday Evenings is generously presented by Public Supermarket Charities.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/free-admission-nights-2-2/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240327T174132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T174133Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Art select Saturdays on the front lawn at Mint Museum Randolph (weather permitting). Classes are free for Mint members using code MINT21 and $10 for non-members. During the winter months\, this class will be hosted inside Mint Museum Randolph. \nRegistration is required. \nRegister through Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts here. \n 
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/yoga-at-the-mint-3-2-2/2024-05-04/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:All,Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240229T131459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T192649Z
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SUMMARY:Art in the Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Garden Club’s annual Art in the Garden Tour returns!  The two-day self-guided tour explores seven private gardens graciously opening their gates to the public. \nLocated in neighborhoods from Eastover to Ballantyne\, each garden showcases its unique blend of garden designs. Attendees can walk through carefully curated gardens at their own pace.  The tour is a testament to the creativity and passion of the dedicated gardeners who have nurtured these hidden gems. A list of gardens will be available on the Charlotte Garden Club website in early April. Adding to the experience\, each garden will feature a talented artist. From nature-inspired ceramics to vibrant paintings\, guests can see the intersection between horticulture and art! \nTickets: \nTickets for the Art in the Garden Tour are available beginning the first week of April. Purchase tickets. \n\nAdvance/Early-bird tickets: $40 for the public/$35 for Charlotte Garden Club members and Mint members\nTour day purchase: $45 for the public/$40 for Charlotte Garden Club members and Mint members\nAges 17 and younger admitted free\, but no strollers permitted.\n\nAdditional information: \n\nThe tour will be held RAIN OR SHINE.\nAttendees are encouraged to wear casual attire and flat-heeled shoes\, as some gardens may have stone steps.\nDogs are not allowed in consideration of the gardens and other attendees.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/art-in-the-garden-tour-2/2024-05-04/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Events,All,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240105T163218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T182145Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Rowland Ricketts presents Invisible Blue
DESCRIPTION:Artist Rowland Ricketts will discuss his work\, including growing\, processing\, and dyeing with indigo within the context of the dye’s materiality and global history.  Special emphasis will be placed on recent works that make palpable the invisible aspects of the color’s creation\, as well as the invisible histories and forces that lie below the surface of this globally revered dye. \nRickett’s work Untitled\, Noren is on view in the exhibition Craft Across Continents on Level 3 at Mint Museum Uptown. \nAbout the artist \nRowland Ricketts utilizes natural dyes and historical processes to create contemporary textiles that span art and design. Trained in indigo farming and dyeing in Japan\, Rowland received his master’s of fine art from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2005 and is a professor in Indiana University’s Eskenazi School of Art\, Architecture + Design. His work has been exhibited at the Textile Museum in Washington\, D.C.\, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston\, the Seattle Art Museum\, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum Renwick Gallery. Ricketts is a recipient of a United States Artists Fellowship and a Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/artist-rowland-ricketts-presents-invisible-blue/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Uptown
CATEGORIES:All,Artist Talks,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240122T153045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T153045Z
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SUMMARY:Derby Days 2024
DESCRIPTION:Gather together with more than 300 of Charlotte’s young professionals and dress in your derby best for a day of fun\, philanthropy\, and fabulous memories. In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby\, this year’s Derby Days promises to be an extra special event you’re not going to want to miss. Enjoy live music\, Mint Juleps with open wine and beer\, food trucks and even contests. Enter a Kentucky Derby raffle\, Best Dressed and Best Hat Contest along with a large-screen viewing of the Kentucky Derby\, dubbed “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”All proceeds from Derby Days will sponsor free tours of The Mint Museum for Charlotte Mecklenburg school students. Help us inspire a new generation of artists\, art enthusiasts\, and leaders in our community. \nThis event is for patrons 21 years of age or older. \n  \nTickets will be sold online beginning on March 15th with Early Bird prices starting at $45 for YAM members and $55 for nonmembers. \nThe price for both will increase by $10 after April 5th. Additional tickets will be sold at the door for $75.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/derby-days-2024/
LOCATION:Mint Museum Randolph
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092818
CREATED:20240229T131459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T192649Z
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SUMMARY:Art in the Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Garden Club’s annual Art in the Garden Tour returns!  The two-day self-guided tour explores seven private gardens graciously opening their gates to the public. \nLocated in neighborhoods from Eastover to Ballantyne\, each garden showcases its unique blend of garden designs. Attendees can walk through carefully curated gardens at their own pace.  The tour is a testament to the creativity and passion of the dedicated gardeners who have nurtured these hidden gems. A list of gardens will be available on the Charlotte Garden Club website in early April. Adding to the experience\, each garden will feature a talented artist. From nature-inspired ceramics to vibrant paintings\, guests can see the intersection between horticulture and art! \nTickets: \nTickets for the Art in the Garden Tour are available beginning the first week of April. Purchase tickets. \n\nAdvance/Early-bird tickets: $40 for the public/$35 for Charlotte Garden Club members and Mint members\nTour day purchase: $45 for the public/$40 for Charlotte Garden Club members and Mint members\nAges 17 and younger admitted free\, but no strollers permitted.\n\nAdditional information: \n\nThe tour will be held RAIN OR SHINE.\nAttendees are encouraged to wear casual attire and flat-heeled shoes\, as some gardens may have stone steps.\nDogs are not allowed in consideration of the gardens and other attendees.
URL:https://www.mintmuseum.org/event/art-in-the-garden-tour-2/2024-05-05/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Events,All,Family Friendly
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