"Vibrations" by Susan Lackey
2025-07-04 11:00 - 2025-08-02 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Wine Room, 5401 Village Dr NW, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Announcing “Vibrations” by Susan Lackey at The Wine Room, Afton Village

Experience the dynamic and richly textured world of contemporary painter Susan Lackey this summer at The Wine Room in Afton Village, Concord, NC. The exhibit, titled “Vibrations,” opens on July 4, 2025, and will be on display throughout July and August, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in a collection of 18 captivating abstract paintings.

Susan Lackey’s work is distinguished by organic shapes that seem to pulse with life, woven together through vibrant colors that create a lively mood and a sense of movement. Her paintings evoke a feeling of joyous off-balance playfulness — sometimes encouraging you to wiggle, dance, or simply lose yourself in their rhythmic flow. “Vibrations” captures the essence of energy and emotion, inviting viewers to engage with art that celebrates motion and mood in a unique and compelling way.

Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply looking for a vibrant cultural experience this summer, “Vibrations” promises to be a memorable exhibition. Visit The Wine Room at Afton Village to experience the dynamic energy of Susan Lackey’s artwork and celebrate the joy of movement through color and form.

On August 2 at 2:00 PM, join Susan for an exclusive Artist Talk at The Wine Room, where she will delve into her creative process, discussing her painting style and the inspiration behind the “Vibrations” series. In addition to sharing the stories and poems she has written to accompany her paintings, Susan will offer a short Q&A session, providing a rare opportunity to connect directly with the artist and explore the nuances of her work.

About the artist: Susan is an award-winning contemporary painter working in both acrylic and mixed media. Expressive abstraction is how she labels her style. With abstract art, you can connect to the paintings on a level meaningful to you. She is delighted and inspired by the personal stories that people attach to her paintings.
Susan displays her work in area galleries and in both private and corporate collections. Her most current work can be found on her website: www.SusanLackeyArt.com.

Black Charlotte
2025-08-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Davis Theatre, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Spoken Work & Music – Fifteen poets reflect on Black history, neighborhoods, and voices in Charlotte through a powerful, groundbreaking album of poetry and music. Join us for an evening of celebration & storytelling that honors the past while imagining the future of home.
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"Walking Through Light" Closing Receptions
2025-08-02 11:00 - 16:00 | The Galleries, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
This is your last chance to explore the work of Karina Hean and Michael F O’Neill on display in The Galleries. Concessions available for purchase.

Coffee and Crafting (CON)
2025-08-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Concord Library, 27 Union St N, Concord, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Free – Adult – Start your week off right, with coffee and a craft at the Concord Library. This month’s craft we’ll create paper art that mimics quilting work. Adults only. Registration required.

Egg Carton Flower Bouquets (MTP)
2025-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Mount Pleasant Library, 1111 Washington St, Mt Pleasant, 28124, United States
Ages 12-17 – Curious about turning everyday items into something beautiful? Join us and learn how to craft a flower bouquet using recycled egg cartons! No registration.

Teen Collage Vision Board (CON)
2025-08-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Concord Library, 27 Union St N, Concord, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Teens (Ages 10-18) – Where do you see yourself this year? Next year? Come join us to piece together what you want your future to look like! No registration.

CAC Volunteer Opportunity Fair
2025-08-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Make new friends and learn more about the innerworkings of an arts organization and how YOU can help as a volunteer. Snacks provided. Ages 16+; FREE; 65 Union St. S, Concord. For more information or to RSVP, email info@cabarrusartscouncil.org or call the Cabarrus Arts Council at 704-920-2787.

Pour Decisions (MTP)
2025-08-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Mount Pleasant Library & Active Living Center, 1111 North Washington Street, Mt. Pleasant, NC, 28124, United States
Ages 18+ – Bring a friend and join us to paint pour a small vase with a matching canvas while enjoying light festive refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mt Pleasant Library. No registration required.

Postcard Project
2025-08-23 08:00 - 2025-10-04 17:00 | Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States

100 Day Project
2025-08-23 10:00 - 2025-10-04 17:00 | Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Explore the work of CHD:WCK!
Often, the hardest parts are starting and staying Consistent.
We often dream of doing big things, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed.
The truth is, you don’t have to take on something huge to see meaningful change.
Small, steady effort creates movement. Always.
Last year, CHD:WCK! committed to a simple practice: a few small works each day, for 100 days.
With a few loose parameters and a lot of curiosity, he showed up daily — trusting that one small thing, done consistently, could turn into something much bigger.

Unspoken Tradition
2025-08-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Davis Theatre, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Mountain Home Recording Artist Unspoken Tradition is about new, original bluegrass. Inspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional and newgrass music, this North Carolina based quintet brings a sound that is both impassioned and nostalgic, hard-driving and sincere. Recent singles have charted in the Bluegrass Today top 5 including three songs to hit the #1 spot “California”, “Darkside Of The Mountain” , and in January of 2024, “Weed’s Don’t Wither”
Their material is mostly original and reflects the ever-changing culture of Western and Central North Carolina where they call home. The band has earned a fervent following in the Southeast, selling out shows in Asheville, NC as well as the legendary Station Inn in Nashville, TN. They have also performed twice on the coveted Watson (main stage) at MerleFest. With heavy airplay on Sirius XM’s Bluegrass Junction and ever-growing streaming numbers, Unspoken Tradition is a fast-rising voice of a new generation of roots music artists.

Paint & Sip at Cabarrus Brewing Company
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 Mcgill Ave NW, Concord, North Carolina, 28027
Join us for a creative night out at Cabarrus Brewing! You’ll paint a Mystic Moon on a 14×14 canvas with a dre-drawn design and step-by-step instruction—perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike. Whether you’re coming with friends, enjoying a date night, or flying solo, it’s a great way to relax, sip, and paint something lovely. Tickets Required – Tickets cost: $45 Your ticket includes: All painting supplies and instruction, A drink ticket good for your choice of beer, cider, wine, or a non-alcoholic beverage Come early to grab a bite to eat and settle in—we’ll provide everything you need for a fun and colorful evening! August 28th, 6pm-8pm in The Mezzanine at Cabarrus Brewing Company! Use this link to buy your ticket! www.cabarrusbrewing.com/event/paint-sip/

Living Room Reading Series: The Boys in the Band
2025-08-29 16:00 | Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring St NW Concord, NC 28025, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Jonathan Ewart, Director and Producer of the Living Room Reading Series, is excited to bring the series back to OCT and the Wilson Family Black Box Theatre for its 15th Season. The Series has planned a series of 9 readings for its Crystal Season. The events are held at 4 pm in The Wilson Family Black Box Theatre. Jonathan covers the cost of each production so that all proceeds benefit Old Courthouse Theatre. There is no set admission charge. Concessions are available. Mr. Ewart states that the Crystal season consists of nine award winning plays. The Boys in the Band written by Mart Crowley. Synopsis: In his Upper East Side apartment, Michael is throwing a birthday party for Harold, As the evening wears on – fueled by drugs and alcohol – bitter, unresolved resentments among the guests come to light when a game of “Truth” goes terribly wrong. Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. The Boys in the Band, is a Samuel French Title and is produced by an agreement with Concord Theatricals. For more information, please visit www.octconcord.com.

Kid Crafters Corner (MTP)
2025-09-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Pleasant Library, 1111 North Washington Street, Mt. Pleasant, NC, 28124, United States
Make a fun, easy patchwork acorn that will be displayed all month long, right here in the library! No registration. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

DIY Notebooks (HAR)
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, 28075, United States
Ages 12-18 – Want to jazz up your stationary stash? Tired of getting your notebooks mixed up with your peers? Such things are a thing of the past with a little personal touch! Come and decorate a notebook to take home! No Registration. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Hand Painted Fruit Coasters for Adults* (HAR)
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, 28075, United States
Ages 18+ – Join us this weekend to paint clay coasters in the style of various fruits, from kiwis to watermelon! Reference photos of fruit will be provided. Registration Required. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program date. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Art Walk on Union
2025-09-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Concord, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork. Come browse an abundance of handmade artisan goods all crafted by local artists!
Art Walk on Union is co-hosted by the City of Concord and the Cabarrus Arts Council.

Jarabe Mexicano
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Davis Theatre, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots with their brand of “Bordeño-Soul.” Jarabe, which translates to ‘concoction,’ highlights the eclectic mix of genres they perform (Mexican Folk, Latin Rock, Cumbia, and more!). Mariachi instruments, Norteño-inspired drums, bilingual vocals, add up to a really great show!

Coffee and Crafting (CON)
2025-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Concord Library, 27 Union St N, Concord, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Adult – Start your week off right, with coffee and a craft at the Concord Library. This month’s craft we’ll create a fall scarecrow from a paintbrush. Adults only. Registration required. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Fine Art Trading Cards (AFT)
2025-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | NC
Adults, Rm. 117 – Reproduce a classic art movement on blank cards and then trade them if you choose! The focus for this program will be Pointillism. No registration. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Diamond Painting (KAN)
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Kannapolis Library, 850 Mountain St, Kannapolis, NC, 28081, United States
Adult – Try the viral art of diamond painting, the process of applying rhinestones to a pre-printed design! We’ll create mini versions of famous artwork and frame them. No registration. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Paper Quilling
2025-09-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Clearwater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Paper quilling comes with a rich history, dating back thousands of years and spans multiple civilizations. It has found a solid footing in today’s art world. Historians have dated the art form back to ancient times, when crafters would use a bird’s feather (quill) as the tool to coil the paper.
In this class rolling, coiling, pinching and shaping small strips of colored paper is used to create a cohesive three-dimensional design. From birds to flowers and animals, design options in quilling are endless. Kristy will show you various quilling techniques and help you learn to use basic tools so that you can create your very own piece. It’s very creative, detailed, relaxing and fun. This class is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike.
Kristy has been creating art for many years. Both a painter and a creator of 3-d art. She does the Forgive Me Not Fairies from polymer clay, paper sculpturing as well as just about any subject in 3-dimentional paper quilling. For more information, please visit www.cabarrusartguild.org.

Artist Workshop: Tiny Cuts, Big Magic: A Collage Workshop with CHD:WCK!
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
The 100 Day Project Exhibition was born from one simple thing: showing up consistently to a creative practice. In this workshop, we’ll explore fun, low-pressure ways to build that kind of consistency into your own creative life — whether you think you don’t have a creative bone in your body, or you’re just looking to rest your weary creative bones. No experience necessary. Just bring an open mind and a desire to enjoy yourself. Location: The Galleries at the Cabarrus Arts Council 65 Union St. S. Concord, NC 28205 Materials: A list of possible materials will be sent by email a week before the date of the event. Price: $60.00. Participants will be notified three days before the event if the workshop is canceled due to low enrollment. Refunds will be issued if the Cabarrus Arts Council cancels the class due to an emergency or low participation. No refunds will be given if a registered participant cancels less than one week before the event.

Harrisburg Multicultural Festival
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | NC
An annual cultural celebration at Harrisburg Park that spotlights traditional art, dance, food, and games from countries around the world. Featuring captivating performances, this free event offers everyone the chance to discover the richness of different backgrounds and engage with traditions from around the world. Visitors can also indulge in foods from across the globe and shop for goods and gifts from different countries. For more information please visit www.harrisburgnc.org.

CAG Workshop: Vibrant Landscapes in Oil and Water
2025-09-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Clearwater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore techniques to make your landscape vibrant and full of energy. Whether you’re working in watercolors, acrylics or oils, you’ll learn how to use color to set the mood, capture light and add depth to your work. Lucy will guide you step-by-step, starting with a demonstration that shows you how to create dynamic compositions that stand out. For more information, please visit www.cabarrusartguild.org.

Family Day
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union St S, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
Join us for a fun-filled craft activity at the Cabarrus Arts Council’s Family Day on Saturday, September 20, from 1:00–3:00 PM. Explore the world of creating your own musical instruments using recycled materials—from maracas to tambourines—for a magical hands-on experience. Then head to the Davis Theatre for a lively musical performance by Pepito and the Trashcans, featuring Luke Vandergriff, and play along with your newly created instruments!

One Big Barn Jam
2025-09-20 16:30 - 23:00 | GreenLife Family Farms, 281 Odell School Road, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Get ready for ONE BIG BARN JAM at Greenlife Family Farms — it’s going down Saturday, Sept. 20th and you don’t want to miss it!
Join us for live music, art, creative vendors, food trucks and kids fun zone! Send off summer with a night on the farm! Kids play FREE!

What’s the Stitch?
2025-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, 28075, United States
Ages 12+, Rm. 117 – Learn the basics of crochet stitches with us or bring your own project to work on with other hobbyists – whether it’s crochet, knitting, or weaving! Some supplies available. No Registration. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.

Creatives Mixer & Artist Talk
2025-09-25 17:00 - 19:30 | NC
Join us at the Cabarrus Arts Council from 5 to 6:30p.m. to network with other creatives & learn about upcoming opportunities. Hang around for CHD:WCK!’s artist talk from 6:30 to 7:30p.m.

Preschool Picassos (HAR)
2025-09-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Pkwy, Harrisburg, 28075, United States
Ages 3-5 with a caregiver — Does your child love to make messy art? Join us for process‐based art at the library! You WILL get messy – please wear old clothes! Drop-in. No registration. For more information, please visit www.cabarruscounty.us.
