For three weekends this fall, Downtown Belmont will be displaying Museum of the Moon, a touring art installation by artist Luke Jerram.
The internally lit moon is almost 23 feet in diameter, and features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface.
As it’s traveled from city to city and town to town around the world, it’s been accompanied by music that was specifically written for the installation by composer Dan Jones.
In addition, each venue hosts lunar inspired events under the moon. Belmont will be hosting Moonlight on Main, which includes Museum of the Moon, and the activities and events planned around it.
It’s free to experience Museum of the Moon, and many of the activities and performances are free, but some do have costs associated with them.
Museum of the Moon will be at Stowe Park, 24 South Main Street, Belmont, on weekends from from October 22nd to November 7th, 2021. Hours are 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Friday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 24th, 2021
- Friday, October 29th, to Sunday, October 31st, 2021
- Thursday, November 4th, to Sunday, November 7th, 2021
The exhibit will be accompanied by poetry readings, art exhibitions, theater performances and concerts. During Halloween weekend you can expect some spooky events!
Facebook event for Moonlight on Main.
Special Events at Moonlight on Main
There will be special events at Moonlight on Main, including art tours, live music, educational programs and more. Learn more on about the exhibit and these events on MoonlightOnMain.com. Here are a few of the FREE events, but if you go to the Moonlight on Main website, you can learn about some great ticketed events too.
Opening Night Art Exhibit and Downtown Art Tour
Thursday, October 21st, 2021
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
7 S. Main Street, Belmont
Free
Moonlight on Main opening art gallery. Artists who were selected for the GOBO projections will be present with their original art pieces to discuss their work. The night will end with a guided outdoor walking tour of the projected artworks.
GOBO Public Art Event
Friday, October 22nd to Sunday, November 7th, 2021
All day
Downtown Belmont
Free
The Moonlight on Main event will turn downtown Belmont into a lunar-inspired outdoor art gallery with GOBO artwork projected onto buildings around downtown and feature art installations throughout Stowe Park from local students and other groups. The original GOBO artworks can be found for sale in various downtown galleries and businesses.
Belmont Boo Fest
Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Stowe Park
24 S. Main Street, Belmont
Free
Vendors, rides, costume contests, more.
Charlotte Jazz Band
Sunday, October 24th, 2021
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Stowe Park
24 S. Main Street, Belmont
Free
The Charlotte Jazz Band is a vibrant, fun-loving, and incredibly talented troupe of professional and amateur musicians that offers engaging performances of big band jazz music, including swing, ragtime, bebop, and other styles. The Charlotte Jazz Band is comprised of approximately twenty members of the Charlotte Concert Band who live to play jazz and are eager to share their passion for music with all audiences. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, relax, and enjoy the show!
Alex Francisco Caruthers Band
Saturday, October 30th, 2021
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Stowe Park
24 S. Main Street, Belmont
Free
This soul artist from The Colony, Texas began playing guitar in the summer of 2011 and has no intention of stopping. He is greatly influenced by artists like Josh Weathers, Johnny Cooper, and Thin Lizzy.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy some music under the moon.
Halloween Bar Crawl
Saturday, October 30th, 2021
4 pm. to midnight
Free (and get a free t-shirt, while supplies last)
The bar crawl includes The Lodge Tap & Tavern, The Stringbean, Nellie’s Southern Kitchen, Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse, Station, The Jailhouse. There will be specials at each stop.
Howl at the Moon Dog Friendly Event
Sunday, October 31st, 2021
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Stowe Park
24 S. Main Street, Belmont
Free
Belmont Main Street invites you to bring your pups to Stowe Park for a howl at the moon. The moon will be a wonderful backdrop for your family and your pup to snag a photo with the Museum of the Moon exhibit.
Villains Cabaret with Black Star Theater Company
Sunday, October 31st, 2021
6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. (30 minutes each)
Stowe Park
24 S. Main Street, Belmont
Free
The characters you love to hate invite you to an evening of song at the Moon. Black Star Theater Company brings to life the Villains of literature, folklore, and Disney while singing unexpected songs to thrill your soul.
New Moon Drum Circle by Drums 4 Life
Thursday, November 4th, 2021
7 p.m. to 9 pm.
Stowe Park
24 S. Main Street, Belmont
Free
Drum therapy is an ancient approach that uses rhythm to promote healing and self-expression. From the shamans of Mongolia to the Minianka healers of West Africa, therapeutic rhythm techniques have been used for thousands of years to create and maintain physical, mental, and spiritual health. Join us under the Museum of the Moon for a New Moon Drum Circle by Drums 4 Life sponsored by Elements of Empowerment.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, relax, and enjoy the beats!
Music of the Night Broadway Revue by Black Star Theater Company
Friday, November 5th, 2021
Saturday, November 6th, 2021
Sunday, November 7th, 2021
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night
Stowe Park
24 S. Main Street, Belmont
Free
Black Star Theater Company will perform a variety of songs from classic and contemporary Broadway Musicals. Join us under the stars as we bring Broadway to Belmont with our production of Music of the Night.
The Lunar Experience
Sunday, November 7th, 2021
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Stowe Park
24 S. Main Street, Belmont
Free
The moon is more than a staple in the night sky. Join Schiele Museum planetarium staff for a lunarious program filled with science, experiments, and hands-on activities for kids and adults of all ages!
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