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Join us for Gaston Draws Portrait Sessions at Gaston County Museum in Belmont ,2026-10-28 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 28, 2026 Gaston Draws Portrait Sessions Learn More Gaston County Museum Venue Info 131 W Main St, Dallas, NC 28034, USA 1:00 PM Time: - 3:00 PM 704-922-7681 Gaston Draws: The Figure Series Join us for free figure drawing sessions in 2026! Museum Launching Free Figure Drawing Series *Image courtesy of artist Lisa Livengood, 2025 Dallas, NC – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is hosting a year-long series of live-model figure drawing sessions starting Wednesday, January 7, in the Anne Biggers Furr Learning Station, 205 W. Main St., Dallas. “Gaston Draws: The Figure Series” is made possible by a grant from the Gaston Arts Council, with support from the North Carolina Arts Council. Sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is required for each session, below: Adult Session Open Call Portrait Session “Figure drawing spans the entire history of humanity beginning with the earliest cave drawings in the Paleolithic era and becoming the foundation of artistic training in the Renaissance,” says Alexandrea Pizza, director of the Art & History Museum. “Some of the world’s most cherished works of art, such as Leonardo’s “Mona Lisa” and Michaelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam” on the Sistine Chapel ceiling were born from years of the artists’ studying the human form through figure drawing, painting, and sculpting. Today, artists continue to study the human figure through the anatomy and movement of live models. Figure drawing remains one of the most historically important practices in the history of art,” she says. “Figure drawing sessions, unlike traditional art classes, are not instructor-led,” says Alexander Brooks, Community Engagement Manager for the Art & History Museum. “Participants focus on their own style, although a facilitator is on site to guide the models through poses and keep the session on schedule.” Three different options are offered throughout the series: Open Call, which is open to artists 13 and older and features clothed models; Adult, which is open to anyone 18 and older and features nude models; and Portrait, which is open to those 13 and older. “During the Open Call and Adult sessions, the models change poses on a timed schedule, either one, three or five minutes, prompted by the facilitator, while the models in the Portrait sessions maintain a single pose for the duration of the session,” Brooks explains. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to attend, must bring their own art supplies, and will be expected to sign a contract which outlines strict policies regarding model privacy and artist conduct. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 6:00-8:00 pm: Adult Sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of every month in 2026: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2. Open Call Sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of every month of 2026: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16. Portrait Sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of every other month in 2026: February 25, April 29, June 24, August 26, October 28, December 30. For more information, please call the Museum at 704-922-7681 or visit the website at www.gastoncountymuseum.org. Admission to the Museum is free. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 11:00am – 4:00pm. For more information, visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for SUNDAY FUNDAY at Kate's Skating Rinks - Gastonia and Indian Trail in Belmont ,2026-10-04 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 4, 2026 SUNDAY FUNDAY Learn More Kates Skating Rink Venue Info 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-864-7007 Sunday Funday at Kate’s Skating Rink is the perfect way to wrap up the weekend with classic family fun and high-energy vibes. Lace up your skates and hit the rink for an afternoon filled with music, laughter, and nonstop motion. Whether you’re a first-timer finding your balance or a seasoned skater showing off your moves, Sunday Funday offers a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere for all ages. It’s a nostalgic Gastonia favorite that brings friends, families, and visitors together—one lap at a time. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Oasis in Space at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Belmont ,2026-09-21 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 21, 2026 Oasis in Space Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 9:30 AM 704-866-6900 The Schiele Museum’s James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater is home to an immersive experience unlike anything else in the area and is a “must-see” attraction during a visit to the museum. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Unlimited Play Day at Unlimited Play Day in Belmont ,Simulate Golf . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 23, 2026 Unlimited Play Day Learn More Simulate Golf Venue Info 4016 E Franklin Blvd Unit 120, Gastonia, NC 28056, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 8:00 PM (704) 879-4653 Unlimited Play - all day $25 Adults $15 Students Book Tee Time < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Preschool Story Time @ Belmont at Belmont Public Library in Belmont ,2026-10-07 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 7, 2026 Preschool Story Time @ Belmont Learn More Belmont Public Library Venue Info 125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA 5:30 AM Time: - 6:00 AM 704-461-8272 Join us for stories, music, and movement. Books presented in this program are specifically selected for ages 3-5 years. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Carrie Ann Live! at Local Logic Mount Holly in Belmont ,2026-10-02 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 2, 2026 Carrie Ann Live! Learn More Local Logic Venue Info 121 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA 2:00 PM Time: - 5:00 PM Come to Local Logic - Mt. Holly for some live music with Carrie Ann! 7pm - 10pm. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Belmont Abbey College Men's Soccer vs Southern Wesleyan at Belmont Abbey College Men's Soccer vs Southern Wesleyan in Belmont ,Belmont Abbey Athletics . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. October 3, 2026 Belmont Abbey College Men's Soccer vs Southern Wesleyan Learn More Belmont Abbey Athletics Venue Info Belmont, NC, USA 10:00 AM Time: - 12:00 PM 704-461-6693 Belmont Abbey College Men's Soccer vs Southern Wesleyan Streaming Video: http://www.conferencecarolinasdn.com/abbeyathletics < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for THE PROM: SCHOOL EDITION at Little Theater Gastonia in Belmont ,2027-04-02 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. April 2, 2027 THE PROM: SCHOOL EDITION Learn More Little Theater Gastonia Venue Info Gastonia, NC, USA 7:00 PM Time: - 6:59 PM 704-865-0160 April 2 - 4, 2027 This production is performed by the students of our Musical Theatre Teen Intensive (MTTI) program. Rated PG-13; suggested age 13+ Some adult language/content, mentions of alcohol/smoking/drugs, mentions of religion/politics, homosexuality Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm Sunday at 3:00pm < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Praise Cheeses Food Truck at Veronét Vineyards & Winery in Belmont ,2026-12-12 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. December 12, 2026 Praise Cheeses Food Truck Learn More Veronét Vineyards And Winery Venue Info 1549 Ike Brooks Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA 7:00 AM Time: - 12:30 PM info@veronetwine.com An amazing food truck that serves an assortment of grilled cheeses, soups, salads, and sharables. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Belmont ,2026-09-02 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. September 2, 2026 Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 9:30 AM Time: - 10:15 AM 704-866-6900 The Schiele Museum’s James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater is home to an immersive experience unlike anything else in the area and is a “must-see” attraction during a visit to the museum. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Oasis in Space at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Belmont ,2026-11-16 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. November 16, 2026 Oasis in Space Learn More The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Venue Info 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 8:30 AM Time: - 9:30 AM 704-866-6900 The Schiele Museum’s James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater is home to an immersive experience unlike anything else in the area and is a “must-see” attraction during a visit to the museum. < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >

Join us for Homeschool Morning @ Main at Gaston County Library - Main Branch in Belmont ,2026-11-20 . Learn more about this event others in Gaston County on GoGastonNC. November 20, 2026 Homeschool Morning @ Main Learn More Gaston County Library Main Branch Venue Info 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA 6:00 AM Time: - 7:00 AM 704-868-2164 September: Bunny Blessings Visit October: GEMS Visit November: Family Cooking Event December: Escape Room **all programs are subject to change** https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8964 < PREVIOUS CALENDAR NEXT >