UCity Lights Winter Celebration

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Shoppes at University Place, Lakefront | Charlotte, NC

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Celebrate the holidays with live music, art, & family fun at UCity Lights Winter Celebration! Nov 23, 4-8PM, The Shoppes at University Place
About this Event

Welcome to the UCity Lights Winter Celebration!

Join us for an enchanting evening at the UCity Lights Winter Celebration, where the heart of University City will come alive with the spirit of the holidays! This free, family-friendly event will take place on November 23, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Shoppes at University Place (8931 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262).


Enjoy a diverse lineup of live entertainment, interactive art, and festive activities for all ages. Watch as talented local artists, singers, dancers, and musicians - including performers like Mimi V, a soulful singer and ukulele player, and Kingston “Drummer King” Price - fill the night with energy and joy. The evening will feature mesmerizing dance performances by TwinNation and their dance crew, who have captivated audiences at events like the Super Bowl and World of Dance. Speed Painter Shane Manier will thrill the crowd with live painting sessions, gifting four paintings to lucky winners during our holiday trivia segment.


Families can participate in hands-on arts and crafts activities, painting their own holiday-themed canvases, or enjoy the sounds of local choirs and seasonal tunes played by DJ Claude “Founder of Backspinz” Whitfield. Creative activations are lead by Janeva Tyree, who helped conceptualize event activities in response to the community's desire for artistic expression and cultural celebration.


Holiday Highlights:

  • Meet Santa and drop off your Letters to Santa
  • Mrs. Claus Storytime to captivate the kids on the Main Stage
  • Face Painting for all ages and a fun Photo Booth
  • Roaming Disney-style Characters bringing magical encounters
  • Norm the Niner making a special appearance
  • Saxophone Player filling the air with festive tunes
  • Marketplace with 20+ vendors, including delicious food trucks and a beer truck
  • Hot Chocolate Station by Famous Toastery
  • Sponsor Booths from ASC and Truliant Financial

Interactive Art & Entertainment:

  • Live Performances: Soulful music, festive caroling, and vibrant dance routines
  • Interactive Art: Paint your own holiday canvas and take part in group art activities
  • DJ Music and a Drummer to keep the Marketplace energized
  • Polar Express Train for a whimsical ride through the venue
  • Speed Painting: Marvel as Shane Manier creates artwork in real-time, and win a painting during our trivia giveaways!


With activities like Ornament Decorating and Painting a Holiday Canvas, and live storytelling, plus incredible performances by local artists and entertainers, this celebration has something for everyone! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to revel in an evening of togetherness and creativity in the heart of University City.


  • Would you like to attend, recieve a holiday gift, or paint your own holiday-themed art with the artists? Go ahead and reserve a spot so we can have the materials ready for you!
  • The first 200 guest to the green UCP tent with their registration during the event will recieve a holiday gift!
  • Would you like to become an official sponsor? Contact [email protected]


This event is supported by the ASC Culture Blocks program and is designed to highlight the rich arts and culture of our community. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate the season in the warmth of community and creativity. This event is supported by the ASC Culture Blocks program and is designed to highlight the rich arts and culture of our community.


Be sure to sign up for the UCP newsletter and follow @UnivCityCLT on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.


Brought to you by our sponsors:

  • ASC Culture Blocks — a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County in partnership with the University City Library.
  • University City Partners
  • Atrium
  • Duke Energy
  • Lions Services
  • Truliant Federal Credit Union
  • Walmart
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Where is it happening?

Shoppes at University Place, Lakefront, 8931 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, United States

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