The Blake hosted the Mad Monster Party, a superb three-day film convention, the brainchild of West Coasters Eben McGarr and Joe Moe (creators of Mad Monster magazine).
Heroes carries the best variety of comic books in Charlotte. Owner Shelton Drum hosts the annual Heroes Convention, which draws homemade Spider-Mans of all ages.
We're sure glad the Neighborhood Theatre's a part of the Charlotte music scene; aside from being a great place to see a show, it always brings in good talent - local, regional and national.
There's a reason Hayley Lakeman books appointments months in advance - she's that damn good. She has the talent for portraits and pets and the skill to pull off anything you can come up with.
From A to Z, whether you're searching for a title (Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein to Zulu Dawn), director (Altman to Zetterling) or star (Astaire to Zellweger), you'll probably find it here.
The Light Factory supports aspiring and indie filmmakers with its annual Filmmakers' Showcase, as well as hosting screenings of newer titles that otherwise wouldn't have played locally.
Impressive: CAST's exemplary production of Tracy Letts' three-act and three-story-tall August: Osage County, a spectacle that left no doubt why the script won the Pulitzer.
The Mint Museum has been revitalized by its new Uptown location and new executive director. A string of impressive shows signals its new swagger and ambition.
