# "Many Threads, One Community" - Charlotte is Creative

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/custom-email/the-biscuit-september-24-2021/
> Updated: 2021-09-24T03:46:55+00:00
> Type: Email Newsletter

In addition to nearby Crowders Mountain and the famed U.S. National Whitewater Center, the city of Belmont’s fascinating history, intriguing architecture

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**Part of Georgie Nakima’s “Welcome to Belmont” mural — CREDIT: Brooke Brown**

## **The Bricks of Belmont Pave the Way for Creative Adventures**

### ***An Exploration by Amanda Lea***

In addition to nearby **Crowders Mountain** and the famed **U.S. National Whitewater Center**, the city of **Belmont’s** fascinating history, intriguing architecture and honest-to-goodness hospitality may capture your imagination and keep you coming back.

#### [See what the history-steeped streets of Belmont have to offer.](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/the-bricks-of-belmont-pave-the-way-for-creative-adventures/)

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*This is the sixth installment of a new exploration series sponsored by [**OrthoCarolina**](https://www.orthocarolina.com/), that encourages everyone to go for walks to discover creative communities across the Charlotte region.*

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## **A Few Teasers for You**

Here are a handful of the gems you’ll discover in Belmont.

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/600-A-Brooke-Brown.jpg)
**“Welcome to Belmont” Mural by Georgie Nakima — CREDIT: Brooke Brown**

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/600-B-Brooke-Brown-1.jpg)
**Peace Pole at Stowe Park in Downtown Belmont — CREDIT: Brooke Brown**

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/600-g-Brooke-Brown.jpg)
**Belmont City Hall — CREDIT: Brooke Brown**

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/600-E-Amanda-Lea.jpg)
**Riverfront Park — CREDIT: Amanda Lea**

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/600-3-Amanda-Lea.jpg)
**“The Fibers of Belmont” by Irisol Gonzalez and Juan Logan. Located at Catawba River Antiques — CREDIT: Amanda Lea**

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/600-H-Brooke-Brown.jpg)
**Downtown Belmont and Nellie’s Southern Kitchen — CREDIT: Brooke Brown**

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/600-D-Amanda-Lea.jpg)
**North Main Station — CREDIT: Amanda Lea**

## **Did We Miss One of Your Favorites?**

If you have a favorite creative location in Belmont that we didn’t include in this story, reach out to us at **[hello@charlotteiscreative.com](mailto:hello@charlotteiscreative.com)** with a description and a photo! We’ll add it to the story as a reader suggestion.

### **SPONSORED BY**

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## TWOKAT Puts Local Art in Orbit

### *AstroPop takes off at The Chamber this Saturday*

We’ve barely dipped our toes into autumn and an incredibly colorful and diverse array of creative events are falling into place all around us. Some are organized by local nonprofits, others by artist collectives and large cultural entities and galleries.

And some are passion projects, organized by artists for artists … wherever they can find space to do it.

**AstroPop**, which takes place this Saturday, Sept. 25, is one of those — envisioned and cultivated by local creative **Brett Toukatly** (a.k.a. **TWOKAT**) with help from his employer, **The Chamber by Wooden Robot** in the NoDa neighborhood.

#### [Learn more about this weekend’s most (astro)poppin’ event, see what artists are involved, and read a quick interview with TWOKAT here.](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/twokat-puts-local-art-in-orbit/)