Here's What's Up in Charlotte Arts & Culture this Week
Catch up on the Oscars, the Hornets, soccer, and some art!
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Matt at the Movies
Matt at the Movies took over our Instagram timeline Sunday night, reporting live from the annual Academy Awards party at Independent Picture House. Matt, Dana Gillis, and IPH executive director Brad Ritter all correctly picked One Battle After Another as the Best Picture award winner.
Matt also brought his locks to the table, writing, “I can confidently bet my life savings on Jessie Buckley for Best Actress, KPop Demon Hunters for Animated Feature, and ‘Golden’ for Best Original Song” in addition to picking Sinners for Best Score and first-time winner Paul Thomas Anderson for Best Director.
Luckily for Matt’s savings, all five of his “locks” proved correct, as well as the predictions he gave to Queen City News.
And the Oscar Goes To …
Best Picture: One Battle After Another
Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Best Actress: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value
Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan, Weapons
Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
The full list of winners and nominees is available here.
Soccer Season is in Full Swing
For the first time this calendar year, Charlotte’s four professional soccer teams all hit the pitch. Charlotte FC drew a Messi-less Inter Miami CF 0-0, with Soccer Sheet by Y’all Weekly reporting earlier in the day that Lionel Messi was unlikely to play.
Here’s the breakdown:
Carolina Ascent FC won at home 1-0 against the reigning Super League champion Tampa Bay Sun thanks to a goal from new addition Tyler Lussi, who most recently played for the NC Courage of the NWSL.
The Charlotte Independence drew Westchester SC 1-1 in their first match of the year, with 17-year-old Viggo Ortiz tying the game in the 97th minute in his first-ever appearance for the Jacks. The Independence are home (at Matthews Sportsplex, not Memorial Stadium) this week for the first round of the U.S. Open Cup on Thursday.
Crown Legacy FC, Charlotte FC’s reserve team, leads the MLS NEXT Pro standings with an undefeated record, three straight wins, and Legacy’s Rodolfo Aloko leads the league in goals with 5.
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Ongoing
If you’re in the Plaza Shamrock Neighborhood, the “Shamrock I Spy” pieces are still sticking around from Shamrock Fest this weekend.
Today, Tuesday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day
The Mecklenburg County Commission meets at 5 PM. On the docket are appointments to the citizens’ committee overseeing next year’s property revaluation — and for many county residents, higher tax bills.
Note: due to a national conference, there was no Charlotte City Council meeting this week. They will return for the zoning meeting next Monday, March 23.
The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami Heat at the Spectrum Center. Tip off at 7:00 PM. In addition to the red-hot Hornets, it’s a chance to see Miami’s Bam Adebayo fresh off his historic 83-point game.
Wednesday, March 18
A tip of the hat to the excellent Charlotte Optimist for pointing this one out:
U.S. Bank is hosting a summit on business succession and legacy planning this Wednesday, March 18, 9AM to 2PM, in SouthPark. Michael and Jason Stier, featured in this Optimist article, are keynote speakers. Register here.
Thursday, March 19 - March Madness Begins
The Charlotte Independence host the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at the Sportsplex in Matthews. Tickets start at $16.
The Charlotte Hornets host the Orlando Magic at the Spectrum Center. Tip off at 7:00 PM.
Friday, March 20 - Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The Queen City Eid Celebration at the Islamic Center of Charlotte, 8310 Harrisburg Road in Charlotte, runs from 4 PM to 11 PM. Tickets are available here, and both Muslims and non-Muslims are welcome.
Theatre Charlotte’s God of Carnage opens. “A comedy of manners…without the manners. Winner of the 2009 Tony Award®, God of Carnage is a brash and hilarious exploration of human nature.” Tickets available here.
Queens University is in the NCAA Mens’ Basketball tournament for the first time. The #15 seeded debutants face #2 Purdue in St. Louis at 7:35 PM ET on TV screens across Charlotte.
Saturday, March 21
The Charlotte Hornets host the Memphis Grizzlies at the Spectrum Center. Tip off at 7:00 PM.
Charlotte FC hosts New York Red Bulls at Bank of America Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:30 PM
Follow Soccer Sheet on social for live coverage:
Sunday, March 22
Looking for a cheaper alternative to Charlotte FC matches? The undefeated Crown Legacy FC host I-85 rivals Atlanta United 2 at the Matthews Sportsplex.
In Case You Missed It …
While ACC Championship weekend just ended, the Hive is still alive this season. Rookie sharpshooter Kon Kuneppel leads the league in three-point shots made, LaMelo Ball is actually #2 in that category, while Brandon Miller and Moussa Diabaté are joining them to make the best starting lineup in the NBA.
Go see some community art in Plaza Shamrock:
Hidden Sculptures Turn Plaza Shamrock Into a Neighborhood-Wide “I Spy” Art Hunt
Thanks to a Neighborhood Matching Grant from the City of Charlotte, the Plaza Shamrock Neighborhood Association brings a unique public art project to life. Shamrock I Spy is a neighborhood-wide sculpture trail featuring 14 …
Charlotte FC earned their first win of the season against Austin FC, as the team came back to the Bank for the first time this year:
Matt at the Movies did a good job predicting the Oscars:
