Community Calendar

Penny & Sparrow
Caleb Elliott
Thursday, April 16
Show: 8 pm | Doors: 7 pm
The Orange Peel
Ages 18+

Poetry and Revolution: Raphael, Caravaggio, and the Art That Changed Everything.

Two artists. Two radically different visions. One unforgettable legacy. This session brings together the serene beauty of Raphael and the dramatic intensity of Caravaggio in a dynamic exploration of artistic genius cut tragically short. Drawing from Raphael: Sublime Poetry at The Met and Caravaggio: Revolution at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, we’ll examine their opposing styles, personalities, and creative philosophies—and how each reshaped the future of Western art before the age of forty. Expect beauty, tension, and a deeper understanding of how art evolves through contrast.

Friday, April 24th, 10:30 - 12:00
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
$25 (All Refreshments Included)

Fire and Water: Turner, Constable, and a Rivalry That Redefined Landscape Painting

Travel to Tate Britain, London, for a landmark exhibition uniting two of the most influential—and competitive—figures in British art. J.M.W. Turner’s blazing skies and dramatic vistas stand in striking contrast to John Constable’s intimate, faithful portrayals of the English countryside. Born just one year apart, the pair were famously described as “fire and water.” Celebrating 250 years since their births, this Artful Journey explores how rivalry, passion, and differing visions of nature helped transform landscape painting forever.

Friday, May 22nd, 10:30 - 12:00
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
$25 (All Refreshments Included)