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Arts at the Abbey Presents The Candide Quartet
Arts at the Abbey presents The Candide Quartet
Arts at the Abbey presents The Candide Quartet, Monday, November 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM at Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC 28012. The program features string quartets by Mozart and
Mendelssohn. Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted.
The Candide Quartet, a group of emerging young professionals committed to making a mark on a centuries-old tradition through their unique personalities, energy, and enthusiasm.
The quartet is especially passionate about sharing the camraderie, connection, and intimacy inherent to string quartet playing. Through community outreach, collaborations with composers, and experimentations with style, these four young players are excited to shepherd the art of chamber music through a rapidly changing modern landscape.
The Green Mountain Chamber Festival in Vermont named the Candide Quartet as the 2026 BarnablString Quartet fellows. The Juilliard-Based Ensemble was selected for the Inaugural Fellowship Honoring the Late David Barnebl. Their appearance at the Abbey is part of their fellowship from the Barnebl award.
All Arts at the Abbey concerts are held in Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont Abbey College (at Exit 26 on I-85) Belmont NC and are free to the public. This series is made possible in part by the Associated Foundation, Inc. of Belmont, The Monks of Belmont Abbey and other private donors.
The Abbey Basilica, Belmont Abbey College just off Exit 26 on I-85. For more information: Karen Hite Jacob. 704-461-6012, www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/campus-life/arts-at-the-abbey or https://www.facebook.com/BelmontAbbeyArts/
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Mount Holly Mini Makers
Join us for our next Mini Makers session. This is a monthly craft time geared towards toddlers and younger homeschool students.
- Drop in from 9 AM - 10:30 AM
- The Grand Hall (400 E. Central Ave, Mount Holly, NC) - Training Room
- All materials are provided!
- This is a FREE event.
- Geared toward ages 7 and under.
Parents are required to stay with their children and assist with their crafts.
Note: Big brothers and sisters are welcome to tag along! Our projects are geared toward younger creators (7 and under), so older kids may feel like total experts!
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Amplify Meetup
Place & Memory: Creating from Where We Are
This fall, our Amplify Meetup invites artists and creatives to explore the relationship between place, memory, and creative practice. Through a simple mixed-media mapping activity, participants will create a personal “map” of a place that holds meaning - real, remembered, imagined, or somewhere in between!
Alongside the activity, we'll hear from Alexander Brooks, local artist and Community Engagement Manager at the Gaston County Museum, as well as have a guided conversation around the question: “How does where we come from shape what we create?” Together, we'll explore the places that influence our creative identities, the memories we carry with us, and the ways artists translate a sense of place into their work.
Amplify Meetups are part of a series designed to support, connect, and elevate Gaston County's arts community. Each session provides a creative activity, space for dialogue, and opportunities to build relationships with fellow artists.
Schedule
6:00–6:15 | Welcome + Wine Social
6:15–6:45 | Personal Place Map Creation
6:45–7:15 | Guest Speaker & Spark Discussion: “How does where we come from shape what we create?”
7:15–7:30 | Closing Thoughts + Community Share
Each Amplify Meetup offers a moment to pause and reconnect - with your practice, your peers, and yourself. Whether you're inspired by a particular place, carrying memories into your work, or simply curious about the stories that shape other artists, this gathering offers space to reflect, make, and connect. We welcome artists & creatives of any practice - visual, performing, literary, and more!
Mount Holly Mini Makers
Join us for our next Mini Makers session. This is a monthly craft time geared towards toddlers and younger homeschool students.
- Drop in from 9 AM - 10:30 AM
- The Grand Hall (400 E. Central Ave, Mount Holly, NC) - Training Room
- All materials are provided!
- This is a FREE event.
- Geared toward ages 7 and under.
Parents are required to stay with their children and assist with their crafts.
Note: Big brothers and sisters are welcome to tag along! Our projects are geared toward younger creators (7 and under), so older kids may feel like total experts!
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Mount Holly Lantern Parade
9TH ANNUAL LANTERN PARADE
This spectacular parade promises to light up the night with magical lighted lanterns as they march down Main Street. Front and center at this after-dark occasion are the fragile, lightweight lanterns that will adorn the dark sky this Saturday night. This year's theme is "The Wide World Of Sports."
OCTOBER 24th (SATURDAY) | 7:00 PM START
Location: Downtown Mount Holly, NC
Find Public Parking Here
Parade Map & More Info
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic at The Rooster
Every Wednesday The Rooster hosts their Singer/Songwriter Open Mic with rotating hosts. This Open Mic is for all artists, not just singers and musicians.
Whether your gift is comedy, poetry, drum solos or you just want to jam, this event is for you!
No Cover, Doors open at 6pm. Open Mic starts at 7pm. Sign Up Sheet is at the bar.
Confluence: Kidz & Co. Leaf Monsters
This Kidz & Co. Leaf Monster Craft is a fun and imaginative activity where kids can transform leaves into goofy, spooky, or downright silly monster creations! With plenty of decorating supplies and endless possibilities, every monster is sure to be one of a kind.
Why Kids Will Love It:
Create your own unique leaf monster
Add funny faces, wild hair, and silly features
Let your imagination run wild
Take home a monster that's full of personality
What’s Included:
Leaves and craft materials
Decorating supplies and accessories
Easy guidance from our Kidz & Co teacher
Lots of monster-making fun!
Free while supplies last!