Wednesday Night Live at the Bechtler | Party on the Plaza

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• Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022  5pm - 9pm

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Join the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday, April 6, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM, for a special Wednesday Night Live | Party on the Plaza. This free evening is filled with art, live music, food trucks, drinks, community, and fun!

Experience the beautiful views of Uptown Charlotte from the Bechtler’s outdoor plaza while enjoying live performances from local bands, including Bakalao Stars and Bravo Pueblo, and music from DJ Asher Strunk who will be doing an all-vinyl world music set. The International Truck of Tacos will be onsite providing some local flavor. Indoor cash/credit bar available. In addition, all Bechtler galleries will be open for exploration, including our newest exhibition, Annemarie Schwarzenbach: Departure Without Destination.  Admission to the museum and music programs are free. Food and bar available for purchase. No tickets required.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 
5:00 PM: DJ Asher Strunk
6:00 PM: Bravo Pueblo 
6:45 PM: DJ Asher Strunk
8:00 PM: Bakalao Stars 
8:45 PM: DJ Asher Strunk

Get to Know the Bands: 
Bakalao Stars’ sound is a mixture of influences and genres that range from reggae to Latin ska and punk rock. Bakalao fuses these rhythms to create catchy melodies, which are performed with the highest level of energy and enthusiasm. Over the years, Bakalao Stars has become Charlotte’s most popular Latin band due to their unique style, and energetic shows. Since 2002, when Bakalao Stars effervescent journey started, the band has released five albums, Peguele al Trifasico Con Azpero Sumbein (2007), Soundcocho (2011), Afrodijiak (2014), Azuka (2019), and Sabrosongs (2021). With styling sounds capable of hypnotizing audiences filtered through good vibes and punk attitude, Bakalao Stars’ music spreads ecstasy and invites everyone to groove to the universal language of music. 

Bravo Pueblo is an experimental electro-pop band based in Charlotte, N.C. with roots in Venezuela and Puerto Rico. Assembled around an assortment of electronic instruments, siblings Liza and Claudio Ortiz along with Lisandro Herrera combine an array of reimagined sounds and influences, creating futuristic, yet somehow nostalgic, tropical music. 

Wednesday Night Live 
Presented by Bank of America, Wednesday Night Live: A Levine Arts Series includes free admission to the three museums 5-9 PM every Wednesday, as well as live entertainment or programming at one of the four institutions each week. The special programming will rotate among the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, the Knight Theater, and The Mint Museum.