Mar 28 Thursday
WFAE has brought together some of Charlotte's leading thinkers for a two-part series of SouthBound Live on the future of the city.
SouthBound host Tommy Tomlinson will ask panelists about education, the environment, planning, immigration, the arts and other areas that have an impact on how Charlotte grows from here.
Join us at one or both sessions and bring your questions for the Q&A at the end of each discussion.
February 22:
Education. The environment. Immigration. These are three critical issues in Charlotte's future, and we'll discuss them with experts at WFAE's SouthBound Live event, called Charlotte Forward, on Feb. 22. Tomlinson will lead the panelists in a discussion of how their worlds intersect and what Charlotte needs for a brighter future.
Panelists:
March 28:
Planning. Land use. The arts. We'll talk about how those areas impact our city's future at Charlotte Forward, a SouthBound Live event on March 28. Host Tommy Tomlinson will guide a discussion of how our panelists' work intersects and what they see as the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Apr 18 Thursday
The Carolinas are among the most vulnerable regions in the United States to the effects of climate change. From sea-level rise to extreme weather events, the impacts of climate change are reshaping the way people live and work across the region.
The summit will provide a platform to discuss the impact of climate change on our landscape, residents and businesses; climate solutions; corporate responsibility; individual action and other key issues that will shape the future of our region.
The day-long event will include opening and lunch keynotes, panel discussions and networking opportunities to engage with stakeholders from across the region.
Learn more about the 2024 Carolinas Climate Summit.
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Wells Fargo
Associate Sponsor:Mazda of South Charlotte
Apr 23 Tuesday
Join WFAE and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation for a "Conversation with Tommy Tomlinson."
Tommy's new book book is "Dogland: Passion Glory and lots of slobber at the Westminster Dog Show."
He'll talk about his books, the "SouthBound" podcast and more.
"Dogland" will be available for purchase from Park Road Books. A book signing will follow the event.
About Tommy Tomlinson
Tommy Tomlinson has hosted the podcast "SouthBound" for WFAE since 2017. He also does a commentary, "On My Mind," which airs every Monday.
Tommy is the author of "The Elephant in the Room," a memoir about life as an overweight man in a growing America.
He spent 23 years as a reporter and local columnist for the Charlotte Observer, where he was a finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in commentary. He has also written for publications including Esquire, ESPN The Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and Garden & Gun.
Tommy is a graduate of the University of Georgia and was a 2008-09 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University.
May 08 Wednesday
The EQUALibrium Awards Gala will honor Charlotte area residents who have made outstanding contributions and impact in advancing issues of race and equity within our community.
The event will highlight the stories and achievements of these remarkable individuals who have devoted themselves to fostering inclusivity, dismantling systemic barriers and promoting equity and equality in our region.
The evening will feature engaging speakers, captivating performances and an awards ceremony that recognizes the honorees.
EVENT DETAILS:
Learn more about the 2024 EQUALibrium Awards Gala.
The deadline to submit a nomination is April 1, 2024.
We have sponsorship opportunities available. If you or your business would like to show your support for WFAE and the EQUALibrium Awards, email underwriting@wfae.org or call 704-604-7316.
Apr 05 Friday
Carolina Pro Musica concludes Season 46 with a concert of songs and dances from Europe, the New World, and The Far East. Enjoy music in other languages from a rota (round) in middle English, a virelai in early French, a song from 16th c. China, a Brazilian modinha as well as familiar songs.
Prepare for to be enchanted! Our three small ensembles –7th Son, Vox Dominae, and Spite & Malice – will present an unforgettable evening that celebrates the purest form of vocal artistry: a cappella. Well, mostly. But it’s 100% pure magic!
We’ve got Sara Bareilles’s achingly beautiful Breathe Again, the Podd Brothers’ knock-your-socks-off setting of Big Yellow Taxi, the beautiful world envisioned by Norwegian songwriter/performer Aurora, and so much more. Don’t miss this cozy evening of intimate music.
Apr 06 Saturday
One of the country’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, Rosanne Cash has released 15 albums that have earned 4 Grammys. Cash is also an author of four books including the best-selling memoir Composed, which the Chicago Tribune called “one of the best accounts of an American life you’ll likely ever read.” In addition to touring, Cash has partnered in programming with Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Minnesota Orchestra, and won the 2014 Smithsonian Ingenuity Award in the Performing Arts. She is one of only a handful of women to be elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Apr 13 Saturday
Alice Teyssier, flute and voice, and members of the critically-acclaimed International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) in a program from their Polyaspora series, exploring the female experience of sound and place through the lens of some of the finest living women composers from around the globe - from Iceland to Great Britain, from Israel to China, and from Taiwan to Finland, and of course the USA.
This program will blend unconventional, beautiful, and ethereal music and sounds in the first time ICE has been heard in Charlotte. Alice, hailed as “something new, something fresh, but also something uncommonly beautiful” -(UT San Diego), will be joined by Josh Modney, violin and viola, Michael Nicolas, cello, and Dan Lippel, guitar.
Free parking, complimentary reception, and beautiful music in a historic space
Apr 16 Tuesday
From Chapter 16 of the Book of Judges, this Biblical drama of seduction and betrayal comes to life in a lavish grand opera. Samson, the leader of the Israelites, can be conquered by none – except the Philistine beauty Delilah – servant of the High Priest of Baal.Join us Tuesday, April 16th at 7 PM at the Belk Theater.
Student Night at the Opera are great opportunities for students and their families to experience live opera performances at our most-discounted ticket prices! Each Student Night performance includes a subtitled performance, a Q&A with artists at the intermission, and a Learning Guide for the whole family to explore more about the composer and the opera.Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults (large group discounts available). To purchase tickets, visit https://operacarolina.org/studentnightpasses/
Free live music, food trucks and drinks, and hands-on art experiences are coming back to Symphony Park six times this spring at SouthPark After 5, a free entertainment and happy hour series happening every Thursday from April 18-May 23.
LEARN MORE: southparkclt.org/after5
The UNC Charlotte Jazz Ensemble comes uptown to present a night of swinging Sinatra tunes with guest vocalist John Love. From classy to sassy, songs like “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Nice N Easy,” “My Way,” and “The Lady is a Tramp” will bring cabaret flair to the Booth Playhouse.
A lifelong admirer and student of all things Sinatra, John Love has been performing Frank’s tunes since age ten in 1970. As a Sinatraphile he intends to honor, not impersonate “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” While he sings with undeniable voice and manner similarities, remember there is only one Frank! Performing with great bands and arrangements, Mr. Love has raised considerable contributions for various charities and community causes in North Carolina. Mr. Love performs frequently with The Doug Burns Big Band, a Charlotte based 20-piece band. Their most recent collaborative recording, Love Trumps Hate, is available on all streaming services. With each new generation, one thing remains the same: it’s easy to fall in love with this music!
Join the Department of Music for this benefit concert supporting student scholarships!
Purchase Tickets VIP Tickets: $100 & $75 (Tickets include Premium Seating and VIP Post-Concert Reception)- https://ecom.charlotte.edu/C21561_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2784&SINGLESTORE=trueGeneral Admission Tickets: $15- https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/uptown-sinatra-with-the-unc-charlotte-jazz-ensemble-and-special-guest-john-loveRequest your CoA+A Majors ticket. (Limited Availability)- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco7Nz6Y06epl5jw9UkRQLHgmClsmvwDXOuoGQu1ZVZ6EVUWA/viewformAll proceeds will support the Department of Music Scholarship Fund
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Apr 25 Thursday
Apr 26 Friday
Friday, April 26Davidson College Stadium, Davidson, NCDoors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
The Indigo Girls will return to Davidson College for a concert at the new Davidson College Stadium. The only duo with top 40 titles on the Billboard 200 in each decade from the 1980s-2010s, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are again on tour with the release of their latest record, Look Long, a stirring and eclectic collection of songs. Over a 35-year career, the multi-Grammy-winning duo has recorded 16 studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe. In 1990, the Indigo Girls played a sold-out show in then-Love Auditorium (now the Richardson Wing of Chambers Building). The show featured hits like “Kid Fears” and “Closer to Fine,” which was featured in last year’s Barbie movie.
Tickets for the public are $50 and can be found at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/68552939/the-indigo-girls-live-at-davidson-college-davidson-davidson-college-stadium-davidson-college-union-events