Hot Works

Art Abounds At Annual Show

The third annual Charlotte Fine Art & Craft Show, presented by Hot Works, is Oct. 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Park (formerly the Merchandise Mart).

The show features the wares of 150 juried artists from around the world, including paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, wood, fiber, photography, and more — for sale to the public. Pictured here is the work of artist Woodrow Nash.

Out Of Body, Into Possibility

Lark & Key Embodies Exhibits

Through Sept. 25, Lark & Key Gallery’s South End location is offering Embodied, an exhibit centered around four contemporary artists whose work explores the physical and emotional nature of the human form and its

relationship to the world it inhabits, real or imagined. Embodied features work by Susan Hall (whose ethereal work titled “Dawn” is pictured at right), Duy Huynh, Elizabeth D’Angelo, and Paula Smith.

In conjunction with Women Centered Art Co-Op, Lark & Key’s NoDa location is also presenting Dwell in Possibility, a showcase for the works of WCAC members. WCAC works to strengthen the female voice by offering studio space, workshops, classes, and mentoring opportunities.

Bee Creative

Quilting Event Comes To Cabarrus

Celebrate an early-American art form by attending the Cabarrus Quilters Guild’s 2010 Splash of Color Quilt Show, Sept. 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.

The event includes more than 35 local and regional vendors offering items such as quilting and sewing machines, fabrics, patterns, embellishments, and books. A quilt exhibit featuring over 50 miniature patriotic quilts capturing the essence of “America the Beautiful” and paying tribute to American troops will be on display, along with over 200 quilts from guild members.

Lunch And Learn

A Celebration Of Entrepreneurial  Women

On Thu., Sept. 30, Morton’s the Steakhouse Uptown Charlotte is hosting The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Women in Business, a networking luncheon to honor Fabi Preslar, president of SPARK Publications. Preslar, who began SPARK Publications as a home-based business 13 years ago, will share her real-world entrepreneurial experiences at the luncheon, which begins at 11:30 a.m. and runs through 1:30 p.m. Morton’s series, A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs, was created to celebrate women in the Charlotte business community.

Southern Lady

Don't Miss Annual Show

Headlining this year’s installment of the Southern Women’s Show, Sept. 16 through Sept. 19 at The Park Expo and Conference Center, is Food Network star and best-selling cookbook author Sandra Lee. Lee, who will appear Fri., Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., has revolutionized the way home cooks think about traditional “from-scratch” methods with her signature 70/30 semi-homemade philosophy. She says with 70 percent ready-made products and 30 percent fresh-creative touches, you can take 100 percent of the credit for a great meal.

Pots Are Tops

Potters Market Comes To Mint

Experience the wares of 40 ceramic artists at the sixth annual Potters Market, presented by Delhom Service League. The Potters Market is Sat., Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the lawn of The Mint Museum Randolph. Proceeds support The Mint’s decorative arts collection.

Blues, Brews & BBQ

Southern Cuisine In Center City

This month, don’t forget the three Bs — Blues, Brews & BBQ. This unique festival returns to uptown Charlotte Sept. 10 and 11, where approximately 80 teams will compete for over $20,000 in prizes and bragging rights.

The event is designed to delight all the senses, especially the taste buds. Teams create clever names and elaborately decorate workstations, and attendees sample barbecue while enjoying the smooth tunes of blues music and an array of beer samples.