BECHTLER EVENTS
Community Conversation with Obra Collective Wednesday, November 11 5-9 PM: Galleries Open 6-7:30 PM: Community Conversation Celebrate Latin voices in Charlotte’s creative community during an evening with OBRA Collective. Inspired by Making an Impression: Pioneering Latin American Printmakers, this program brings together artists and community members to explore identity, culture, collaboration, and the power of artistic expression. Learn more about the work of local Latinx artists, connect with members of OBRA Collective, explore the exhibition, and experience the Bechtler after hours.
Thursday, November 12 12 PM Free Admission Join the Bechtler for an ArtBreak tour every second Thursday of the month. Visitors will experience a tour structured around a common theme featuring works of art from the permanent collection or special exhibitions on view.
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Lines in Motion: Featuring the Bechtler Ensemble Monday, November 16 6:00 PM Inspired by Making an Impression: Pioneering Latin American Printmakers and featuring the Bechtler Ensemble, tonight’s concert, Lines in Motion, pairs music and visual art through works by Osvaldo Golijov, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and Astor Piazzolla. Moving from contemplation to playful rhythm and exhilarating tango, the program celebrates the musical voices of Argentina and Brazil. For this concert, the Bechtler Ensemble will include Tatiana Karpova (violin1), Cindy Burton (violin 2), Wenlong Huang (viola), and Tanja Bechtler (cello).
Holiday Jazz ft. Justin Ray Friday, December 4 6:00 PM and 8:15 PM Kick off the holiday season with a festive jazz concert featuring talented trumpeter Justin Ray. Known for his performances with Michael Bublé, Ray joins the Ziad Jazz Quartet, led by Ziad Rabie, for an evening of spectacular trumpet solos and joyful jazz renditions of holiday classics. This collaboration promises to deliver a heartwarming program of seasonal favorites and jazz standards, bringing warmth and cheer to the festive season. Performing alongside Justin Ray (trumpet) and Ziad Rabie (saxophone) is Noel Freidline (piano), Ron Brendle (bass), Al Sergel (drums).