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Axios
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
See Star Wars, E.T. and other nostalgic blockbusters at Uptown's oldest theatre
Carolina Theatre is paying tribute to the years it was dark with a film series, screening nostalgic blockbusters from the era following its closure. Why it matters: Bruce Lee's "Fist of Fury" will lead the series. It was the final movie the theatre showed in 1978 before shuttering for 50 years. Catch up quick: Over the past decade, Foundation for the Carolinas has worked to renovate the 1927 Carolina Theatre. It reopened in March. What they're saying: " We can never get those 'lost years' back," says Sean Seifert, Carolina Theatre's executive director. "But we can recreate the decades gone by with the nostalgia that will always live here." See the movie schedule below. All showtimes are 7pm unless otherwise noted. Sunday, June 8, 2pm: "Fist of Fury" Thursday, June 12: "Rocky II" (1979) Thursday, June 19: "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" (1980) Thursday, June 26: "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) Thursday, July 3: "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" (1982) Thursday, July 10: "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" (1983) Sunday, July 20, 2pm: "Ghostbusters" (1984) Thursday, July 24: "The Goonies" (1985) Thursday, July 31: "Top Gun" (1986) Thursday, Aug. 7: "Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987) Thursday, Aug. 14: "Beaches" (1988) Thursday, Aug. 21: "Batman" (1989) Thursday, Aug. 28: "Ghost" (1990)
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nonprofits can apply for a Thomasville Community Foundation Grant
THOMASVILLE — The Thomasville Community Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible nonprofit organizations for grants. Established in 1945, the foundation is devoted to working with other organizations and individuals to strengthen the community by providing resources for a range of existing and future charitable needs in the Thomasville area. To be eligible for consideration, organizations must be a 501©, have a current NC Solicitation License, have filed their 990 for the prior fiscal year and have a board of directors with at least three directors, with two of the three having no familial relationship. If the organization conducting the project does not meet the criteria, it apply for a grant under the fiscal sponsorship of an eligible organization. Requests not considered for funding include: Capital campaigns (building/construction projects), debt retirement/deficit funding, direct support of individuals (i.e., scholarships, hardship), endowment funds, travel and conferences, publication of books, projects that are typically the funding responsibility of federal, state or local government, sponsorships or fundraisers, and projects that promote specific political/religious views or lobbying activities. For questions or assistance in completing the grant application, email TvilleCommFdnGrant@ Phone consultations are available upon request. Typical grant amounts in recent years average $3,000. Organizations with track records of attaining measurable results will receive higher consideration. The Thomasville Community Foundation is affiliated with the Foundation for the Carolinas and bound by its funding guidelines regarding governance. All funded organizations will be required to submit a report on the outcomes of the project no later than March 31, 2026. Applications must be completed online at by April 30 at 5 p.m. The application requires a clear explanation of the project including amount of funding for request, anticipated impact/results for the Thomasville community, how the project will be evaluated, action steps, project partners, budget and other funding sources. All applicants will be notified of status in June 2025 and grant awards will be received in August 2025.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charlotte city council votes to fund public art
Charlotte city council voted to distribute millions in art grants at a meeting on Monday. The vote to join the new arts and culture model was 8-2 with Councilmembers Victoria Watlington and Renee Johnson voting against the plan. The plan will distribute millions of dollars in art grants that will include Mecklenburg County, the Foundation for the Carolinas, and the group formerly known as the Arts and Science Council. READ: Asheville artists, Helene survivors create original work for Jumpman Invitational The plan was created in response to difficulties in the art community caused by funding and venue issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, the Foundation for the Carolinas and ASC called for $10 million in funding from the county and $11 million from the city. They also proposed a new Arts, Science and Cultural Council to govern arts funding. The Council would consist of seven county appointees, five city of Charlotte appointees, three foundation appointees, and two appointees from a new arts and science council grants board. READ: Arts, culture come together at Black-owned winery The two groups finalized their partnership in September, but a final decision on the funds was delayed by the dissent in the council. Council members voiced concerns about fairly structuring the new board, giving the city enough control over city money, supporting equity and diversity in arts, and collecting administrative fees. But county commissioners began making appointments to the new Arts, Science and Cultural Council in November. WATCH: Arts, culture come together at Black-owned winery
