What we’re about
Libations and Lectures is where professors, filmmakers, and storytellers present thought-provoking lectures about film at various Charlotte locations (restaurants, coffee shops, bars, cooperatives, etc.) From Cinephiles to foodies, students to adults; everyone can participate. Just come thirsty and hungry for knowledge.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- FREE Night at the Museum: Mint Museum Uptown & Film ScreeningMint Museum Uptown, Charlotte, NC
# Wednesday Night Live: Film screening of Maya Goded’s “Plaza de la Soledad”
November 20, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Mint Museum Uptown
Join us for a film screening of “Plaza de la Soledad” by Maya Goded, one of the featured artists in our upcoming exhibition, Women of Land and Smoke: The Photographs of Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded.
Introduction at 6 PM
Q and A at 8 PM
This part of Mint Museum Event Series: Wednesday Night LiveGoded’s photography explores female identity while addressing themes of sexuality, gender violence, and resilience against oppression. Set in La Merced, within downtown Mexico City, “Plaza de la Soledad” offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of women in the sex trade. Goded reveals the harsh realities they navigate—abuse, fear, and the emotional toll of selling intimacy—while also honoring their histories, families, superstitions, and dreams. In this documentary, she captures the beauty and complexity of their bodies, reminding us of their strength and humanity.
Enjoy a cash bar, popcorn, and galleries will be open late!
- Madness, Misconceptions, and MasterpiecesBe Social, Charlotte, NC
Join us for an insightful evening at BeSocial where conversation and creativity meet to listen to Madness, Misconceptions, and Masterpieces, a thought-provoking lecture led by Professor Megan Smith from UNCC. Discover how the portrayals of mental health in film and TV often fuel stigma, and explore the works that truly get it right.
Afterward, enjoy a special screening of 2 short films, HUMAN KALEIDOSCOPE and FINDING INSPIRATION, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers; Queens University of Charlotte Professor Thomas “Espy” Espenschied, Director Andre Smith, and Actor Randy Watson, as we delve deeper into the impact of these narratives. Sip sodas, wine, or beer as we unravel the complex relationship between mental health and media in this unique blend of art and awareness.
*Sad fact: December can be the most difficult time of the year. In 2014, NAMI found that 64% of people with mental illness say the holidays make their conditions worse. A 2021 survey showed that 3 in 5 Americans feel their mental health is negatively impacted by the holidays.
