News About Town: Inspired by the Love Matthews campaign, artist Tom Risser created a new sculpture for the Town of Matthews. The newly installed sculpture is located near the railroad parking lot and Seaboard. The artwork, welded in stainless steel, is a fanciful depiction of the word "love." Take a tour of three of Tom's sculptures in Matthews, starting with "Public Display of Affection" in Stumptown Park. Then follow Trade Street to the new Love sculpture, and end at KP Park (320 E. Matthews St.) for the horse sculpture he created in memory of Kay Plyler, the former Town of Matthews Assistant Town Manager.
Image via the artist’s Facebook.
News Around Town: The Arts & Science Council is bringing its Culture Blocks program to Matthews. Culture Blocks are an initiative to connect communities with arts, science, and history by bringing culture closer to the places where people live. Past Culture Blocks have been in libraries, at recreation centers, parks, and community spaces. To bring the program to Matthews, the program staff needs to learn more about what is happening in Matthews by talking to residents. ASC is hosting a meeting Saturday, January 11, 2020 (11:30 am until 1 pm), to include residents in the process of identifying programming priorities. The meeting will include lunch and live entertainment, as well as the discussion. This is a family-friendly, free event (including food!) and seating is limited. RSVP is required by Friday, January 3, 2020.
So Many Fun Things: Drop your kids off with Park and Rec. On December 23, the department is offering child care so parents can enjoy a day of shopping and holiday prep. The Drop N' Shop is open to children ages 6 to 13 and filled with fun activities to keep the kids entertained. Be sure to pack a lunch and two snacks (or send money for snacks from the vending machine). Reserve a spot for your child here or call 704-708-1287.
This Saturday, December 21, at 3:30 pm, the Charlotte Community Singers will perform at the Matthews Library. The group, an intergenerational folk chorus, practices weekly at Plantation Estates and is ready to spread some seasonal cheer by singing their favorite holiday songs. Grab a cup of hot apple cider, gather around the fireplace, and Celebrate the Season with A Charlotte Community Singers Sing-Along.
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Art presents It's A Wonderful Life this weekend (December 20 -December 22) with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shows. Buy tickets here.
A big congratulations to our ticket winner, Steve, who will get to see It's a Wonderful Life at the Playhouse this weekend!
