any thoughts on the new museum opening

[sophialee]

Originally Posted by urbancharlotte

Time out y'all. The OP has made it clear that he/she wants our opinion on the new art museums on Tryon (NOT Nascar).

Thank you urbancharlotte, for bringing some levity and youtube videos to this thread

[vindaloo]

[quote=baybook;11578636]I don't have a problem with Nascar.

We are glad because if you did, we would tear down the building and immediately halt the racing.

I think the complex they are building downtown will be great for the area. I even supported it at several community meetings/viewing when I moved here (GASP!).

.And we are glad to have you and you support in our community

I don't see why there chicagoubs needed to be mocked because he/she expressed the same.


It's the "Hall of Fame" and marketed this way - same as Cooperstown

Did you ever figure out the state that hosts Coopertown

, the NFL HOF, etc. I don't see it as part of Southern Culture. Nascar is an American phenom, not limited to the "south". I don't think my opinion marginalizes the industry, the impact, the patrons, the employees of NASCAR at all, nor was it an attempt to do so.

Your apology is accepted.

It's really not a big deal. But I really don't get why we "mock" postings on this board rather than attempt to understand a point of reference.

LOL! And you are the one questioning this?

ETA: It's called the NASCAR Hall of Fame, not the NASCAR Museum.
"You say tomato, I say tomaato".

[Bramca]

I am confused with this thread? Are we getting two museums? An Art Museum downtown will be great for the area and the culture. Are we also getting the Nascar museum? I say the more the merrier. Bring them all.. Jobs, culture, tourists..... what's the problem???

[urbancharlotte]

Originally Posted by Bramca

I am confused with this thread? Are we getting two museums? An Art Museum downtown will be great for the area and the culture. Are we also getting the Nascar museum? I say the more the merrier. Bring them all.. Jobs, culture, tourists..... what's the problem???

Afro-American Cultural Center

We currently have an Afro-American cultural center out on East 7th Street. The new one (that just opened) is an upgraded replacement for the one on 7th. This new AA cultural center is located in the "Cultural Campus" on South Tryon Street.
Harvey B. Gantt Center

Mint Museums

We currently have the Mint Museum of Art at 2730 Randolph Rd. We also have the Mint Museum of Craft and Design on North Tryon Street uptown. Next year, these two (I think) will be consolidated into the new Mint Museum inside of the "Cultural Campus" on South Tryon Street (basically a one stop shop).
Mint Museum of Art - Home

Knight Theater

A valuable addition to Charlotte's performing venues, the Knight Theater will provide audiences a new and exciting cultural experience, and will allow for great diversity of programming with the Belk Theater, Ovens Auditorium and Booth Playhouse.

CharlotteCultureGuide.com: Knight Theater, Charlotte

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

The Bechtler will provide visitors, members and students with stimulating programs and educational opportunities that highlight the strengths of the Bechtler collection and nurture a deeper appreciation of art.

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Nascar Hall of Fame

Located just three blocks east of the "Cultural Campus" Uptown is the Nascar Hall of Fame.
The NASCAR Hall of Fame - Where the race lives on.™ - Home

Discover Place

In addition to everything that is going on at the "Cultural Campus" area, Discover Place is currently getting a MAJOR renovation.

This is the first time in the Museum's 27-year history that we have had an upgrade of this scale and we are excited to re-imagine a Discovery Place experience that presents contemporary science through engaging and fun activities for visitors of all ages.

Discovery Place » About Us: Current Renovation Details

Back in 2007, Charlotte made the Forbes "Top 30 mosted visited cities in America" list.

Who knew, for example, that Charlotte, N.C., is the second largest financial center in the U.S. and, with more than 16 million yearly visitors, outranks the likes of Fort Lauderdale?

America's 30 Most Visited Cities - ForbesTraveler.com

Just imagine what Charlotte might do in 2010 and beyond with the new cultural efforts Uptown!