Shiny and glittering out of the corner of my eye, this large piece of public art is placed near the…read morefront of the Valerie C Woodward Center facility that houses a number of Charlotte-Mecklenburg city/county offices. From the artist's website, "Pillars of Dreams... makes a soft landing in a field of quiet moments and curious interactions. Open columns drop down from the floating canopy into a field of seating, open paths for wandering, and unbounded spaces for self-assembly. More than an idiosyncratic space for individual discovery, Pillars of Dreams establishes a public agora for visitors and employees at this important community interface between local government and Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents." The caption points out that the artist is Marc Fornes and it is powder-coated aluminum with stainless-steel rivets making up some 3564 parts and 54,000 rivets. Step into and under the center of this public art for a moment. The artist has put openings into the aluminum skin that let some light in. It reflects off the pieces and makes for a pretty sight. Shadows, projected and reflected light in the space below are lovely. Check it out when you're in the area. [Review 13437 overall, 756 of 2020.]

This is a very unique and pretty art installation. I wasn't sure exactly where to go and Apple Maps…read morearen't that helpful what you want to do is go to the front of the building and then turn right. It is on the right side of the building easily accessible if you are coming from the front. Make sure to go close up and look from underneath to see the wide array of colors.

A project funded by the City of Charlotte's Public Art Ordinance, Tapestry is the work of…read moreKentucky-based artist Douwe Blumberg. It stands in the roundabout on Berryhill Road and you absolutely can't miss it. What you can miss is the shape. It's a face but you have to catch it at the correct angle. "'Tapestry' is intended to communicate the value and beauty of diversity in community. Many diverse segments come together to create a harmonious and vibrant unity of image," Blumberg says in his artist statement. Blumberg crafted the 20 foot tall piece from welded aluminum and magnesium alloy. [Review 298 of 2024 - 3554 in North Carolina - 21332 overall.]

What a grand space. I came for a play and was pleasantly surprised of the comfort of the seats and…read moreversatility of the space.

Don't support this business, go to the Charlotte Arts League instead…read more The person in charge of the Arts Factory lacks integrity and the space is lacking anyway. He explained to a friend, hosting an event at the Arts Factory that parking at the JCSU was entirely open/free for overflow, which the host passed along to the attendees. We have emails and screenshots of this. After their lot was full and cars were parked at the JCSU, at least two cars were towed for a total cost of $600. Talking with him after, the individual running the Arts Factory was on our side and provided the property management company to argue this case with. Once they wouldn't help, he decided it was not longer their fault but ours for listening to his instructions, washing his hands of this problem.

What a happy day to be Afrikan. Went to the Jollof Festival with my friend and we had a blast the…read moreJollof ranged for mild to spicy. Sadly there was some that was scorched but still good. The dancing was outstanding from adult to little kids...it was so much fun had by all. There were two food trucks ans vendors.

Havent been on campus for homecoming in over 15 years. The campus has changed in many ways but…read morestill has the same atmosphere. Friendly. Educated.

Every single thing about staying here made me regret it. As soon as I pulled up I could hear loud…read moreblaring rap music across the parking lot. One of the staff was "cleaning out the shuttle van" and had the music turned all the way up. Perhaps this is a perk of staying here. Thump thump thump... You are treated to a check-in that doesn't take place in a hotel lobby, but in a dingy harshly lit room with cobwebs and bulletproof glass and spackle and God knows what else on the walls and floor. You are treated to a poster that almost takes up the whole wall outlining their rules such as: your room is only serviced twice a week, your towels are only replaced during that time and you cannot exchange towels any other time. Fees for this and that and what forms of payment and ID they won't accept etc. The rooms are accessed by a keycard like many other hotels. If you lose your keycard here, it is a $20 charge. While I have never been booked into a jail, this is EXACTLY what I imagine it is like. They charge a $50 "smoking deposit" for whatever reason that they refund back if you don't smoke in the room. But yet if you do, they charge you more if they find out you do, so that makes absolutely no sense. Since I'm a non-smoker, I found it irritating. I go up to my "non-smoking" room to find an ashtray on the nightstand. The toilet doesn't flush. It doesn't appear the toilet was cleaned as the seat is down but the lid is up. The shower is only what I can describe as completely disgusting. The floors obviously haven't been cleaned. The soaps were just thrown into a dirty crevice next to the sink. One of the lights didn't work and the other ones that did were so harsh and glaring that the lighting alone made me dread being there. Drips on the tv screen, none of the clocks set to the right time. The tin bed frame made a loud pop sound every time there was movement. The pillows looked like someone had laid on them and were suitable for a homeless encampment. There was NOTHING relaxing or pleasant about staying here. I would have never stayed here if I saw the room first. It was gross. It didn't feel safe at all either. Random people walking around the parking lot. Since the toilet didn't flush, I requested another room. The staff had me wait in this holding sell of a check in area while they went up to inspect the room I just checked into three minutes ago. Came back down and gave me another room on the other side of the hotel and that toilet didn't flush either. This property obviously has a plumbing problem. They have a broken down vehicle marked "security" parked at the entrance to the parking lot which obviously has not moved in quite some time. Every single aspect of staying here is unpleasant, dirty, shady, and sketchy.

My wife and I slept in our clothes Sunday night. We did this in fear of touching anything inside of…read morethis disgusting room. Our flights were unfortunately delayed getting home due to weather so we decided to get a room. This gem was the only place available, so we decided why not? How bad could it possibly be? It was worse than anything we could have imagined. First off, we arrived late due to the flight delays and found a locked lobby door after our Uber driver dropped us off. Stood at the plexiglass window as if we were trying to cash a check in a bad neighborhood in 30 degree weather. We finally get into our room after refusing to pay the $50 cash deposit. Who, in this modern age asks for a cash deposit? We selected the "non smoking" room only to find that it smelled like cigarettes and whatever they use to disguise the smell of cigarettes. Key evidence was when I pulled the sheets down and found a pubic hair and cigarettes burn marks through the top cover. It gets better....... The door doesn't lock so we wedge the two chairs against the door to keep intruders out. The drawer handle is torn off. Mold stains in both the bedroom and bathroom ceiling. We didn't even bother turning on the heat because we didn't want to chance further heating the awful smell. It's a shame that a franchise motel owned by a large entity "Choice Hotels International, Inc." Obviously isn't being inspected for any type of quality control standards.

Do not enjoy being followed around the store. Employees are rude. Spoke English when I answering…read moremy questions but started speaking to each other in front of me in their language! After being talked down to, I chose to leave all the items right there on the counter. Prices are not wholesale. Not my first negative experience there, but is for sure my last!

This business profile there clients from the start of entrance and claim to be selling wholesale…read morebut-actually are selling at retail because they don't verify your status as a wholesaler period. If you looking to save, then is not the place to shop!!!!