Community Calendar

Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is in the vanguard of his generation’s advancement of music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, Cohen is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition. Cohen brings his trio to The JAZZ ROOM for an evening that honors the past while reimagining the future of swing. Two shows a night, May 30 & 31.

Join the Charlotte Chamber Choir for Music From the Heartland: American Music by American Composers, a concert showcasing the vibrant and varied tapestry of our nation’s choral heritage. From the haunting purity of Shaker tunes to the soulful depth of spirituals and folk hymns, this program spans centuries of musical tradition and innovation in the land we call home.

Stirring harmonies and toe-tapping rhythms drive this heartfelt tribute to our musical roots, honoring the voices of our past while celebrating the creativity of today.

Though tickets are not required to attend, donations are graciously accepted for this free event. Contributions to the Charlotte Chamber Choir can be made on Venmo at @charlottechamberchoir (venmo.com/charlottechamberchoir).

Two performances:

Saturday, May 31 @ 3:30 PM

South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church

8601 Bryant Farms Road

Charlotte, NC 28277

Sunday, June 1 @ 3:30 PM

Davidson College Presbyterian Church

100 North Main Street

Davidson, NC 28036

NAME OF EVENT: 2025 Civics 101 Program (LWVCM)

WHEN: Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 pm from February 19, 2025 through April 2, 2025

WHERE: Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center 600 E. 4th Street, Charlotte NC 28202

WHAT
Civics 101, sponsored by the League of Women Voters Charlotte Mecklenburg (LWVCM), offers a comprehensive look into the structures of city, county and state governance for Charlotte.
Seven-evening sessions, one-evening-per week, can be attended either in-person or online. Panelist include elected officials, administrators and media representatives.
Price: $50 Adults, Free for Students
For information and registration, visit: https://goleaguego.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=355841&module_id=525173

NAME OF EVENT: 2025 Civics 101 Program (LWVCM)

WHEN: Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 pm from February 19, 2025 through April 2, 2025

WHERE: Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center 600 E. 4th Street, Charlotte NC 28202

WHAT
Civics 101, sponsored by the League of Women Voters Charlotte Mecklenburg (LWVCM), offers a comprehensive look into the structures of city, county and state governance for Charlotte.
Seven-evening sessions, one-evening-per week, can be attended either in-person or online. Panelist include elected officials, administrators and media representatives.
Price: $50 Adults, Free for Students
For information and registration, visit: https://goleaguego.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=355841&module_id=525173

NAME OF EVENT: 2025 Civics 101 Program (LWVCM)

WHEN: Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 pm from February 19, 2025 through April 2, 2025

WHERE: Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center 600 E. 4th Street, Charlotte NC 28202

WHAT
Civics 101, sponsored by the League of Women Voters Charlotte Mecklenburg (LWVCM), offers a comprehensive look into the structures of city, county and state governance for Charlotte.
Seven-evening sessions, one-evening-per week, can be attended either in-person or online. Panelist include elected officials, administrators and media representatives.
Price: $50 Adults, Free for Students
For information and registration, visit: https://goleaguego.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=355841&module_id=525173

NAME OF EVENT: 2025 Civics 101 Program (LWVCM)

WHEN: Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 pm from February 19, 2025 through April 2, 2025

WHERE: Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center 600 E. 4th Street, Charlotte NC 28202

WHAT
Civics 101, sponsored by the League of Women Voters Charlotte Mecklenburg (LWVCM), offers a comprehensive look into the structures of city, county and state governance for Charlotte.
Seven-evening sessions, one-evening-per week, can be attended either in-person or online. Panelist include elected officials, administrators and media representatives.
Price: $50 Adults, Free for Students
For information and registration, visit: https://goleaguego.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=355841&module_id=525173

OVC is 35 years young! From awkward pre-teen stage to mid-life crisis, coming out to first love, we will take an amusing musical journey through some of life’s milestone moments, as well as celebrate the history of our organization and how far we’ve come. We assure you that this show will defy gravity!

Runtime: Approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
Show rating: R. Parental discretion advised.
Parking: Free parking available one block away from venue in the Hal Marshall Annex Lot (720 N College St.).

The Mecklenburg Amateur Radio Society will officially kick off the annual American Radio Relay
League (ARRL) Field Day Weekend at 2:00 PM ET. The radio operators will spend the next 24 hours contacting stations throughout America and Canada as they would if there was a need to relay important information on behalf of our served agencies such as the American Red Cross and Mecklenburg County Emergency Management.

During a 24-hour period, local club members will operate radios using mainly emergency power
and equipment – much like hams do in countless emergencies across the country and around
the world. When disasters strike, public safety professionals depend on amateur radio
operators to provide auxiliary emergency communications. Despite the development of today's very complex and modern communications systems, ham radio has been called into action again and again to provide communications during disasters when it matters the most.

There are opportunities for visitors to "get on the air" and contact other stations. Especially good for STEM students.

NAME OF EVENT: 2025 Civics 101 Program (LWVCM)

WHEN: Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 pm from February 19, 2025 through April 2, 2025

WHERE: Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center 600 E. 4th Street, Charlotte NC 28202

WHAT
Civics 101, sponsored by the League of Women Voters Charlotte Mecklenburg (LWVCM), offers a comprehensive look into the structures of city, county and state governance for Charlotte.
Seven-evening sessions, one-evening-per week, can be attended either in-person or online. Panelist include elected officials, administrators and media representatives.
Price: $50 Adults, Free for Students
For information and registration, visit: https://goleaguego.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=355841&module_id=525173

As fellow members of the community, we invite you to join us for an inaugural fundraiser for the Friends of President Polk's Birthplace, Inc., at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site. The Historic site has proudly served the town of Pineville since its dedication in 1968, providing historical education and programming for all ages. This summer we will host a silent auction from July 15-19, with a final day of fun, games, food and local vendors on July 19. All proceeds from the Silent Auction and Polk Fest Fundraiser will go directly to The Friends of President Polk's Birthplace, Inc. a 501c3, and provide funding for future programs such as an audio tour, Homeschool programs and Summer Camps.