Today’s photo shows dynamic art on the side of a parking garage in Uptown Charlotte. The art is composed of sun catching polished metal pieces which the wind moves causing patterns of light.
Following is a website showing parking garages in Uptown. Also, a link has been included for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption Parking garage art found in Uptown Charlotte.
This solar smart flower was found in the First Ward Park. The flower follows the sun and folds up at night. Their website says the flower folds up and cleans itself nightly. With this intelligence the smart flower makes 40% more energy than traditional solar panels. Plus it looks good.
Following is the Smart Flower Solar website. Also, a link has been included for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption A solar smart flower found in the First Ward Park.
This mural was found in Uptown Charlotte at Sprite Square. I liked the message: “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change”
The mural is signed as Traveling Gypsy @DUARTE_DESIGNS
Following is a link the website for the Traveling Gypsy. Also, a link has been included for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption Mural found in Uptown Charlotte.
An art project, in Uptown Charlotte, involves globes painted in different themes. The globe, at the Blumenthal Art Center, shows a reproduction of the famous Scream painting. In my opinion the scream is an accurate depiction of 2020.
Following is a link to a Wikipedia article of the Scream. Also, a link has been included for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption Art found in Uptown Charlotte.
I one of the Uptown Charlotte condo complexes, they have shelfs next to each doorway. Today’s photo shares some of the shelf art on display.
Following is a link to this photo on Flickr.
While walking along the Lite Rail Trail we noticed this heart with a line of people posing for photos. The heart is part of a temporary exhibit. Following is a link to our photo with the heart.
Following is a link to the Facebook page for I Heart Rail Trail Lights. The location is near the Bland station on the lite rail. Continue reading photos with the heart
We were shopping at Best Buy when this photo was taken. We also frequently park at the Metropolitan because it gives us easy access to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. In addition Trader Joe’s, great restaurants, and outdoor music can be found at the Metropolitan.
This photo was taken from a parking garage. The mural is signed by @naploetanoArt
The artist is Nick Nepoletano and following is a link to the Nepoletano Art P . This mural is located at 1111 metropolitan Ave. following is a link to the Metropolitan mid-town website
Yesterday we voted in the North Carolina special election. To hedge our bets we also made banana nut bread. So regardless of the outcome we will be happy.
The photo was taken at the First Ward Creative Arts Academy. Notice the drama sign post behind the vote here sign. The address is 715 N. Caldwell Street.
When strolling in Uptown one finds unique art such as these chairs near ImaginOn. Unfortunately no plaque or signature was found.
Following is a link to ImaginOn. This art piece was found at 300 East 7th.
Today’s photo shows the meditation garden at Saint Peters Catholic Church. The garden includes lots of trees, benches, and two small water walls running over a copper background.
Following is a link to the Saint Peters website. The address is 507 S. Tryon.
Today’s photo shows artwork along the Rail Trail near Uptown Charlotte. A plaque says that the artist, Toth Depena, was inspired by motion activation of a static sculpture.
Following is a link to the Color Forest website which can be found near the Bland station.
We recently found a restaurant called Flower Child. As the art work suggest its a hip place. Just a short walk from Uptown we were greeted by this blast from the past.
Following is a link to the Flower Child restaurant which is located at 1537 Camden Road.
We are sharing another photo from Amelies, one of our favorite restaurants. Notice the tree hanging from the ceiling.
Following is a link to the Amelies French Bakery and Cafe website. The address is 380 South College street.
This mural was found on the side of the Discovery Place in Uptown Charlotte.
The mural is signed by Red Calaca Studio and can be seen at 6th and Tryon.
We eat at the Ashbury because they have great food. That and we like their bar.
But today there was an extra treat of art by Fonda Doerre. Personally I was very impress with her paintings of barns.
This photo was taken at 235 North Tryon. Following is a link to the Ashbury Restaurant website. Following is a link to an article about Chef Matthew Krenz winning Chef of the Year award. The best in the state.
Also, following is a link to Fonda Doerre’s website.
The AIDS Walk was a colorful event. I was especially pleased with volunteers handing our water and snacks to the walkers.
The AIDS Walk Charlotte website states that $147,000+ has been raised.
This photo was taken at the intersection of Levin Avenue for the Arts and Tryon street. Following is a link for the Levin Center for the Arts.
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