The Green is a park at 400 South Tryon Street in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina.Bechtler Museum Press Release, March 22, 2011 At one end of this so-called pocket park are the Mint Museum and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art; at the other end is the Charlotte Convention Center.CharlotteCultureGuide Next to it stands Charlotte's historic St. Peter's Catholic Church. The Green is the site of various public events, such as movie screenings and free plays, including summer performances by the Charlotte Shakespeare Festival. This park is frequently the site of public art and sculpture, including three giant computer-timed fish fountains, a popular feature with children in the summer.A New Site for Parents, Kids, and Everyone who loves fountains Mosaic benches and stools are tucked away in shady side paths.Mosaic Stools on The Green – Public Mosaic Art – Charlotte, North Carolina Five large sculptures by the French artist Niki de Saint Phalle stood in The Green from January through October 2011.Sculptures by 'Firebird' creator to sprout uptown in spring
The park has an overall theme of world literature. Prominent among the permanent sculptures are large bronze representations of books from the canon of world literature, for example, Roots by Alex Haley. There are quotes by famous writers and many whimsical direction signs pointing to real places but combined to form the name of well-known authors, for example, signs pointing to Edgar (Wisconsin), Allan (Saskatchewan), and Poe (Alberta). Other signposts point to cities named Charlotte around the world.
Close to many takeout restaurants, the Green is a favorite lunchtime destination for people who work in Uptown Charlotte. It is also a popular venue for weddings and receptions.
From late November to early January The Green used to feature a small ice rink—the only outdoor rink in Charlotte;Charlotte Magazine: It's Charlotte's own Rockefeller Plaza, January 2011 but in November 2011, after seven years on The Green, the rink was moved to the NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza.WBT is moving 'Holiday on Ice' rink, The Charlotte Observer, November 18, 2011
The Green is owned by Wells Fargo and was designed by Wagner Murray Architects of Charlotte and was completed in 2002.Wagner Murray Architects: The Green This small and serene green space is an integral part of Charlotte's Second Ward.
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External links The Green in Charlotte NC (video)