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SUMMARY:Mithila Motifs @ Matthews
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rupam Varma\nWhen: Tuesdays from March 3 through April 14 (10am-12pm) * No class March 17\nWhere: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC 28105) \n\nJoin artist Rupam Varma to learn Mithila art\, a traditional Indian painting style. You will leave each session with your own Mithila motif.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/mithila-motifs-matthews/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Matthews Community Center\, 100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Culture Blocks,New,Painting,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Creating the Soundtrack of Your Life - Workshop/Performance (Bilingual)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ana Lucia Divins\nWhen: March 7 (2-4pm)\nWhere: Matthews Public Library (230 Matthews Station St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105) \nJoin this bilingual (English/Spanish)\, intergenerational music and memory experience that brings\nfamilies and community members together through the songs that shape our lives. You are invited to this interactive workshop/performance\, where participants of all ages are guided to create a personal digital playlist—their own “life soundtrack”—using meaningful songs connected to memories of childhood\, family\, migration\, love\, celebration\, and healing. Gentle prompts invite reflection\, journaling\, and simple creative expression. \nThe event also features an intimate acoustic performance by Ana Lucía Divins (vocals) and Carlos Crespo (guitar)\, sharing songs from their own journeys to inspire connection and conversation. Designed for children\, parents\, and grandparents to experience together\, this program creates space for storytelling\, cultural sharing\, and heartfelt connection across generations. \nMore information: www.adivins.com\nIG: @DivinsMusic\nFB: Divins Music\nEmail: DivinsMusica@gmail.com \n\nRegister here.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/creating-the-soundtrack-of-your-life-workshop-performance-bilingual/
LOCATION:Matthews Library\, 230 Matthews Station St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Culture Blocks,Español,Family-Friendly,Music,New,Performance
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SUMMARY:Mithila Motifs @ Matthews
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rupam Varma\nWhen: Tuesdays from March 3 through April 14 (10am-12pm) * No class March 17\nWhere: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC 28105) \n\nJoin artist Rupam Varma to learn Mithila art\, a traditional Indian painting style. You will leave each session with your own Mithila motif.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/mithila-motifs-matthews/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Matthews Community Center\, 100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Culture Blocks,New,Painting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T110000
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SUMMARY:Chair Movement and Dance for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Movement Migration\nWhen: Once a month on Fridays throughout 2026 (11AM-12PM)\nWhere: Mint Hill Library (6840 Matthews Mint Hill Rd\, Mint Hill\, NC 28227) \n\nJoin Movement Migration Dance Company for free community dance classes for seniors throughout the greater Charlotte area! Classes will be taught by Movement Migration dance artists and select classes will have live music by local musicians! See the schedule below with locations and dates.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/chair-movement-and-dance-for-seniors-3/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Mint Hill Library\, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd\, Mint Hill\, 28227\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Culture Blocks,Dance,Music,New,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Youth Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Charlotte Center for the Arts\nWhen: March 21 (1-5pm)\nWhere: Stumptown Park (120 S Trade St\, Matthews\, NC 28105) \nJoin Charlotte Center for the Arts on Saturday\, March 21st from 1:00-5:00 PM at Stumptown Park in Matthews for a celebration of youth creativity at our inaugural Youth Arts Festival! This vibrant\, family-friendly event showcases the incredible artistic talents of young people throughout the Charlotte area through live performances\, interactive art-making activities\, gallery displays\, and creative workshops. \nThroughout the afternoon\, families will experience a diverse array of artistic expressions including music performances\, dance showcases\, theater presentations\, and visual arts exhibitions created by talented youth artists from our community. Interactive stations invite attendees of all ages to explore their own creativity through hands-on projects led by professional teaching artists and community arts organizations. \nWhether you’re a parent supporting your young artist\, an arts educator\, a community member who values youth in the community\, or simply someone who loves experiencing diverse creative expressions\, the Youth Arts Festival offers something inspiring for everyone. \nAdmission is free\, making this celebration accessible to all families. Come celebrate the creativity\, courage\, and boundless imagination of our community’s young artists!
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/youth-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Stumptown Park\, 120 South Trade Street\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afternoon,Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Children,Culture Blocks,Dance,Family-Friendly,Festival,Music,New,Painting,Performance,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T100000
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SUMMARY:Mithila Motifs @ Matthews
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rupam Varma\nWhen: Tuesdays from March 3 through April 14 (10am-12pm) * No class March 17\nWhere: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC 28105) \n\nJoin artist Rupam Varma to learn Mithila art\, a traditional Indian painting style. You will leave each session with your own Mithila motif.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/mithila-motifs-matthews/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Matthews Community Center\, 100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Culture Blocks,New,Painting,Workshop
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SUMMARY:PUEBLOS: Cuentos\, música y teatro para niños | Children storytime\, music and theater
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Criss Cross Mangosauce\nWhen: February 28\, March 28\, May 30 and June 20 (11am)\nWhere: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC 28105) \n 
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/pueblos-cuentos-musica-y-teatro-para-ninos-children-storytime-music-and-theater/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Matthews Community Center\, 100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Bilingual: Spanish,Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Children,Culture Blocks,Dance,Español,Family-Friendly,Morning,Music,New,Photography,Puppetry,Theater
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SUMMARY:Mithila Motifs @ Matthews
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rupam Varma\nWhen: Tuesdays from March 3 through April 14 (10am-12pm) * No class March 17\nWhere: Matthews Community Center (100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC 28105) \n\nJoin artist Rupam Varma to learn Mithila art\, a traditional Indian painting style. You will leave each session with your own Mithila motif.
URL:https://artsandscience.org/event/mithila-motifs-matthews/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Matthews Community Center\, 100 E McDowell St\, Matthews\, NC\, 28105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block 9: Matthews & Mint Hill,Culture Blocks,New,Painting,Workshop
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