Humanities + Hospitality: A Panel Discussion!
Humanities + Hospitality: A Panel Discussion!
Apr 8, 2024 | 6:00 PM | IN-PERSON EVENT | tickets: FREE
What is the Story and Vibe of Charlotte?
Charlotte leaders in hospitality and journalism explore the story they are telling and what is being told about Charlotte. What do visitors to Charlotte feel? Is Charlotte a generic city? Or does Charlotte have a distinct quality? What experiences define the city? What should the meaning of Charlotte be? Join in on the conversation!
Our Panelists:
Rick Thurmond is Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Charlotte Center City Partners. He provides enterprise-wide leadership, direction, and strategy for all CCCP brands. He also leads Music Everywhere CLT, a nonprofit initiative to develop Charlotte’s music scene and economy. Previously he was editor and publisher of Charlotte magazine. Rick received an MBA from Wake Forest University School of Business.
Gina Sheridan is Chief Marketing Officer at Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, the city’s leading tourism marketer. Her efforts are centered on enhancing positive perceptions and spending in leisure tourism, while directing overarching marketing and communications for CRVA and its brands. Gina received a Bachelors degree in Communications from UNC Wilmington.
Andy Smith is publisher of Charlotte magazine, where he previously served as executive editor, digital director, and arts editor. He was previously the digital editor at Hi-Fructose Magazine and spent much of his career as an arts journalist, writing for national publications and cultural institutions. In 2019, he co-wrote the book Hi-Fructose: New Contemporary Fashion. Andy received a Bachelors degree in Journalism from West Virginia University.
Caroline Wright is Senior Vice President and Chief Venues Officer of Tepper Sports & Entertainment. Caroline leads all aspects of Bank of America Stadium's day-to-day operations, ensuring best in class operational performance. She previously spent 27 years with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, most recently as the Vice President and General Manager, Venues.
Event ticket: Free We're proud to offer this event with the generosity of our sponsors and community partners.
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
About the Charlotte Ideas Festival:
The Charlotte Ideas Festival is a multi-day exploration of today’s pressing ideas and issues through the lens of the humanities. This year’s conversation-packed events feature a range of thinkers, innovators and community members engaged in connection and conversation. A program of The Charlotte Center for the Humanities & Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center), the Charlotte Ideas Festival is part of the three-week Charlotte SHOUT! festival celebrating Food, Art, Music, and Ideas.
About The Charlotte Center:
The Charlotte Center for the Humanities & Civic Imagination (The Charlotte Center) is a community forum and civic action catalyst that invites people into meaningful connection and problem-solving informed by deep consideration of the human experience. Our mission is to help people and communities flourish. The Charlotte Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We are interested in what is good for Charlotte and what Charlotte can offer the world. We invite you to join us! thecharlottecenter.org
About Charlotte SHOUT!
Charlotte SHOUT!, presented by Atrium Health and Bank of America, is a multi-week festival designed to showcase our community by celebrating Charlotte's creativity and innovation through art, music, food, and ideas. Located primarily in Uptown Charlotte, SHOUT! will feature exceptionally curated programming from around the corner and around the world.
