Erected in the early
1900’s, First Baptist Church was designed by J.M. McMichael
of Harrisburg, PA. The central element of the structure
(which has no steeple) is the Byzantine dome, similar to New York
City’s Madison Square Presbyterian Church.
Church goers marveled at the stained glass windows, just as you will. Vinton Liddell in honor of his father, W. J. F. Liddell, donated one window on the south side of the sanctuary.
Originally doubtful that the
acoustics could ever be sufficient for even being able to hear a sermon
in the church, but the acoustics did
work! The sound of the music was glorious and the sermons
reverberated like music to the ear.
In 1975, the old building was destined for destruction. A local chairwoman of the Board of County Commissioners, Liz Hair, gathered Charlotte ‘troops’ to rally and was able to save the building from destruction. First Baptist Church became the main performance hall for Spirit Square, a amazingly popular Uptown center for the arts.
Currently 'playing' through
November 16, 2008 is Traces.
The
show features high-energy, high-risk acrobatics, combining Cirque du
Soleil and Stomp.
Lively song, dance and music tell the story of the characters living
their lives to leave their traces
on the world! You'll wonder how they perform these energetic
uban acrobatics!Visit www.BlumenthalCenter.org and plan to see a performance in the intimacy of McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square—hear the wonderful acoustics for yourself!
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