CONCORD – A new exhibition celebrating trompe l’oeil, artwork that fools the eye by mimicking reality, will be on display August 28-October 10 at the Arts Council Galleries.

There are foods that look ready to eat, books seemingly ready have the pages turned and two-dimensional works that almost have to be touched to comprehend they are not three-dimensional. The show presents artwork created to look very real in ceramics, acrylics, oil, glass, wood and paper.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival, a combination of outdoor theater, circus, arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament and feast, is holding auditions for street characters, musicians, dancers and variety acts on Wednesday, July 22nd, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and on Saturday, July 25th, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm in the community building at the Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church, 8300 McClure Circle, in Charlotte.

The City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Ike’s Construction, is excited to announce the first free outdoor movie to be shown as part of their summer entertainment series.  On Friday, May 22nd at 8:45 p.m., the hit movie, WALL-E (G) will be shown on the 40’ x 20’ Time Warner Big Screen at the Village Park Amphitheater, between West A and C Streets off of Dale Earnhardt Boulevard.

After hundreds of lonely years doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE.  Pack a picnic, spread out a blanket and join them and a hilarious cast of characters on a fantastic journey across the universe.

Radio Disney will be on site starting at 6:00 p.m. with games, prizes and activities for children and their families.