How about a little art, design and chocolate to beat the winter blahs? A few upcoming events from around the region:
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January 6, Charlotte: First Friday Gallery Crawl Stop by the galleries of NoDa and Plaza Midwood to see the latest in Charlotte’s local art scene. Slate Interiors will be serving refreshments by Bistro La Bon, and across the street the Liora Manne store will have original art by Liora Manne herself. The galleries of SouthEnd are taking the month off, but will re-join for the next gallery crawl Feb. 3rd. |
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January 15 and 22, Charlotte: Pottery Barn Classes Pottery Barn in SouthPark will be hosting two upcoming classes. On the 15th, learn how to design your dream bedroom, and on the 22nd, learn how to set up a new home. Classes are free, but require advance registration. Phone: 704-442-9493 |
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Jan 20-22, Charlotte: Spring Home Show at Metrolina Expo See the latest in home building products and materials, and meet local vendors and contractors at the Charlotte Spring Home Show. Designed for homeowners in all stages of building or remodeling, the event includes hundreds of exhibits with merchandise, sample interior and exterior vignettes, and product demonstrations. |
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January 31, Charlotte: Mint Gallery Talk – NC Pottery Head over to the Mint Museum for music, a gallery tour, and demonstrations inspired by the exhibition A Thriving Tradition: 75 Years of Collecting North Carolina Pottery. 6-9PM, free and open to the public. |
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February 3-5, Morehead City: Carolina Chocolate Festival OK, so this isn’t exactly a design event. But it’s CHOCOLATE! And chocolate applies to every situation. The 10th annual Carolina Chocolate Festival features chocolatiers from around the state and beyond, serving cakes, tortes, candy, ice cream and more. Special offerings include spa treatments, wine tasting, and cooking demonstrations. |
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February 17-19; Asheville, NC: Arts & Crafts Conference Arts and Crafts enthusiasts come from near and far to the Grove Park Inn to attend this annual conference and experience workshops, tours, a crafts show and more. |