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Hosted in The Galleries at the Cabarrus Arts Council

Founded in 1970 by seven local artists, the Cabarrus Art Guild has grown to more than 100 members representing a wide range of mediums, from painting and sculpture to fiber arts, glass, and weaving. Based in the historic Clearwater Gallery and Studios, the Guild fosters creativity and community through workshops, demonstrations, and exhibitions. This show celebrates the diversity and talent of artists from Cabarrus and surrounding counties, inviting visitors to explore original works and connect with the thriving local arts scene.

AI is all around us! But what does it mean for podcasters who want to make and grow their show in a smart, affordable, and ethical manner? This session will provide a practical, tool-centric guide for harnessing the power of AI platforms -- ranging from Notion to Capsho and beyond -- to streamline and boost your podcast plans. Whether you're interested in learning how to leverage AI to spark new ideas for podcast copy, pitches to media outlets and podcast apps, or visual branding and social media assets, attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge to understand the usefulness of integrating AI tools into their podcast workflow, all while navigating the ethical considerations (and potential pitfalls) of using this emerging technology. Presented by award-winning audio professional Joni Deutsch and hosted by UNC Charlotte Atkins Library.

This is a virtual event, register to receive the Zoom link at http://bit.ly/aiPOD.

Registration is now open for Civics 101 - our signature mini-series about Local and State government! Please register to secure your spot today - there is a 70-person class limit.

Never before has it been so important to be informed about local government and to understand how it works in North Carolina. Over 7 weeks on Wednesday evenings, we will deliver in-depth information about all areas of local government and how you can get engaged and connected.

Learn more & register at the link below.

Sessions include:
1. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
2. City of Charlotte Government
3. Mecklenburg County Government
4. State Government
5. NC Courts (26th District)
6. CMS Board of Education
7. Local Media

Spread the word to your friends, colleagues, and family. Grab a friend to join you for this essential program!

Any questions? Please send them to: civics101@goleaguego.org

Joshua Miller, assistant professor of political science and public administration at UNC Charlotte, will deliver the lecture as part of the 2026 Great Decisions Lecture Series. The 2026 series offered by Charlotte Global at UNC Charlotte and co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Charlotte Sister Cities and the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte.

The world’s preeminent guitar duo, Brazilian-born brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad celebrate 60 years of setting the standard for innovation, ingenuity, and expression with the classical guitar.

Their near telepathic ensemble playing and deep musicality led to celebrated performances with artists like Yo-Yo Ma, Dave Brubeck, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, James Taylor, Dawn Upshaw, and others. Their programs embrace a myriad of musical styles, periods, and cultures including folk, jazz, Latin, and transcriptions of the greatest works from the Baroque music canon by Bach, Rameau, and Scarlatti. Winners of Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY awards, the Guitar Foundation of America awarded these brothers with its Lifetime Achievement Award.

Levine Museum of the New South is proud to host a live recording of their award-winning Our New South podcast featuring Doug Jones, former U.S. Senator from Alabama.

From the courtroom to the Capitol, Jones has spent his career standing up for justice and bridging divides. As the federal prosecutor who brought long-overdue accountability to the Ku Klux Klan members responsible for the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, and later as a senator representing Alabama, Jones has remained guided by integrity, empathy, and a deep belief in doing what’s right.

Hosted by journalist Kevin Blackistone and historian Dr. Robert Greene II, Our New South sparks conversations about the people, places, and ideas shaping the region today. In this special live episode, Jones will reflect on his journey and share what the New South means to him and the future he envisions for the region.

Embark on a fascinating journey through the skies and cosmos in the interactive aerospace exhibition Above and Beyond!

Above and Beyond celebrates the incredible innovations that have shaped flight – from the earliest dreams of the Wright brothers to today’s space exploration and tomorrow’s cutting-edge aviation technologies.

Explore the frontiers of air and space travel through immersive simulations, hands-on design challenges and dynamic storytelling that brings the history and future of aerospace to life. The journey begins in a wraparound immersive theater, then expands into five themed galleries featuring dozens of interactive stations.

Hosted in The Galleries at the Cabarrus Arts Council

Founded in 1970 by seven local artists, the Cabarrus Art Guild has grown to more than 100 members representing a wide range of mediums, from painting and sculpture to fiber arts, glass, and weaving. Based in the historic Clearwater Gallery and Studios, the Guild fosters creativity and community through workshops, demonstrations, and exhibitions. This show celebrates the diversity and talent of artists from Cabarrus and surrounding counties, inviting visitors to explore original works and connect with the thriving local arts scene.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and the Broadway musical, Shrek The Musical Jr. reminds us that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. When Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company takes the stage, audiences are invited into a big, bright, beautiful world where Shrek and a cast of fairy-tale misfits set out on an adventure that leads to friendship, love, and self-acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek Jr. is a playful, family-friendly production that showcases the talents of DCP’s up-and-coming young performers while sharing a powerful message for audiences of all ages.

Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 6, 2026, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 7, 2026, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 7, 2026, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 8, 2026, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 12, 2026, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 13, 2026, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 14, 2026, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 14, 2026, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The ties that bind – and sometimes smother – are explored with uproarious results in this heartwarming comedy about growing up and growing old. Every Sunday, Nick crosses the river to New Jersey and has dinner with both sets of his Italian-American grandparents. When he announces a dream job that will move him to Seattle, his grandparents spring into action! Determined to keep him close, they devise a series of shameless schemes and hilarious shenanigans that will have you roaring in your seat while reminding you of the wonderful zaniness that is family. A warm-hearted, boisterously funny, and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love, and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow.