Live on the Plaza: Ancestral Connections

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm UTC-04:00

Duke Energy Plaza | Charlotte

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Publisher/HostHarvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Live on the Plaza: Ancestral Connections
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Live on the Plaza featuring interactive experiences where visitors can watch and participate in the creative process.
About this Event

The Gantt and Duke Energy present Live on the Plaza – a series of free live art and performances throughout the summer and fall, activating Duke Energy's plaza. Designed to turn Uptown into an afternoon artful soundscape and landscape, we welcome all to enjoy. Perfect for a lunch date or afternoon break!


Join La Casa de la Cultura and the Harvey Gantt Center as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a powerful and joyful program honoring our ancestral connections.

We’ll begin with a thought-provoking panel conversation, Perspectives on Ancestral Connections, where artists and community leaders reflect on how our roots—Afro, Indigenous, and European—continue to shape identity, storytelling, and cultural traditions across generations.

Then, get ready to move! The incredible music group Son de Pueblos will bring the rhythms of our ancestors to life with Puerto Rican Bomba, Venezuelan Calypso, and Peruvian Festejo. Guests are invited to dance, sing, and take part in guided workshops that highlight how music and movement connect us back to our heritage.

We’ll close the afternoon with a community reflection circle, sharing stories, feelings, and inspiration as we honor the living culture of our diverse Hispanic communities.


Live on the Plaza Series Schedule

Join us for other upcoming Live on the Plaza events during this season!

  • Wednesday, October 8 (11:30 am - 1:30 pm)

Powered by the generous support of Duke Energy.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Duke Energy Plaza, 525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States

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