Local artists partner to bring new type of event venue to Charlotte
The Long Room, Source: MOVING MOUNTAINS STUDIOS/CBJ Charlotte-based professional performing artist Matthew Seneca and former Charlotte Ballet principal dancer Sarah Hayes Harkins are behind The Long Room.
By Charlotte Business Journal
CHARLOTTE — The Long Room expects to redefine event hosting with its mix of amenities and offerings.
That 2,800-square-foot space will mark its grand opening on Oct. 14. It’s at 1111 Central Ave. — formerly home to Nestlewood Realty’s offices. The Long Room borders the Belmont and Plaza Midwood neighborhoods.
The Long Room, Source: MOVING MOUNTAINS STUDIOS/CBJ The Long Room is a 2,800-square-foot space on the border of Plaza Midwood and Belmont neighborhoods.
The Long Room, Source: MOVING MOUNTAINS STUDIOS/CBJ Charlotte-based professional performing artist Matthew Seneca and former Charlotte Ballet principal dancer Sarah Hayes Harkins are behind The Long Room.
The Long Room, Source: MOVING MOUNTAINS STUDIOS/CBJ The Long Room features a view balcony, which overlooks the primary event space.
The Long Room, Source: MOVING MOUNTAINS STUDIOS/CBJ Matthew Seneca and Sarah teach weekly Argentine tango classes, and founded Tango CLT. They'll teach classes on Tuesday nights at The Long Room.
The Long Room, Source: MOVING MOUNTAINS STUDIOS/CBJ The Long Room features a variety of amenities.
The Long Room, Source: MOVING MOUNTAINS STUDIOS/CBJ The Long Room will host weddings, showers and corporate luncheons as well as provide a creative outlet for artists.
Charlotte-based professional performing artist Matthew Seneca and former Charlotte Ballet principal dancer Sarah Hayes Harkins are behind the venture. Seneca purchased the building for $1.4 million, and the pair has invested another $500,000 into renovating the space.