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"House of the Dragon" is a prequel to "Game of Thrones," set nearly 200 years before the events of the latter show. It is based on the novel "Fire & Blood" by George R.R. Martin.

The U.S. Supreme Court lets a lower court ruling on new voter maps stand. The Carolina Panthers pause construction on their $800 million training facility in Rock Hill. The list of candidates to fill the interim seat on Mecklenburg County's board is reduced to four finalists. And gas prices rise to over $4 a gallon. Those stories and more.

Gov. Cooper announced a dimmer switch approach to reopening, but the lights are getting brighter. In Charlotte, opposition is mounting to the city's 2040 plan, so the mayor postpones a City Council vote. We'll talk about those stories and more on the Local News Roundup.

Everyone is worried about kids falling behind due to online learning, and this week, Gov. Roy Cooper urged the reopening of schools and sending kids back to the classroom. City Council chooses former Councilman Greg Phipps to fill out the remainder of James Mitchell’s term. After a successful mass vaccination event at Bank of America Stadium, efforts continue to make getting a shot easier. And, are the Hornets becoming relevant again?

The second part of a two-part series race relations in the fast-growing city of Las Vegas focuses on immigrants, particularly Latinos. Latinos are a huge part of the gambling mecca's workforce, but their burgeoning presence in the city is a growing source of conflict. Ky Plaskon of NPR member station KNPR reports.

The L.A. band might just be the oddest thing to come from the hip-hop collective Odd Future, mostly because its members opt to make beautiful, textured, enveloping R&B.

Looking to launch or adapt/ expand your farming business? Join Farm Beginnings® Year Long Farmer Training Program (hosted by the Organic Growers School) Now Online! www.organicgrowersschool.org/farm-beginnings Many skills are required to start a successful farm: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. The Farm Beginnings® class is a 12-month training session that uses holistic management to help beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start building their operation.In response to the need for virtual learning opportunities during the pandemic, we have restructured this training series from in-person workshops to an online class, which includes a mixture of live virtual sessions, recorded videos, resources and hopefully an in person meet up. Farm Beginnings® is designed for new and prospective farmers who want to plan a profitable farm business. Students do not need to currently own land, but some farming or production experience is helpful to get the most out of the class.. Early bird deadline by August 1st. Scholarships available. https://www.facebook.com/events/660235458039397/

Federal aid ends after 90 days, when refugees are expected to be self-sufficient. With the coronavirus on top of Trump administration cuts to the refugee program, the challenges are overwhelming.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jane Mayer, chief Washington correspondent for The New Yorker, about Sen. Mitch McConnell and what motivated him to finally cut ties with then-President Trump.

Kentucky joins the growing list of states imposing age limits and other restrictions on child marriage, to rein in a practice that has been largely overlooked in the United States.

"They should have ratings at the front of the debates," said one parent. "You know: 'Contains language, and violence, and sexual content.' That might be helpful for parents."

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's recent health concerns have spotlighted Kentucky's appointment system. It's one of a handful of states where political parties get a say.

Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and Georgia were under tornado watches, while Wisconsin was experiencing a spring snowstorm.

Presented by Epoch Tribe, The Men Inside is a live, on-stage production that tells the stories of the paths of Black men who have become change-makers in their community. The 2023 show was presented by Epoch Tribe in partnership with the Levine Museum of the New South, the Harvey B. Gantt Center and Smithsonian S.I.T.E.S.

Originally inspired by the 2023 exhibition, Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth., the heart of the show is rooted in deeply personal stories and open-hearted truths of Black men. It's a full-on display of their emotional and interpersonal journeys, as well as a beautiful and bold theatrical exploration of the hearts and minds of Black men through the lens of their life narratives. Through the stories of a few, we see connections to many.

Musical Theater Solo

Mandy Gonzalez possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time. She notably starred as Angelica in the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton”. She is best known for her emotional portrayal of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award winning, Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical “In the Heights”, a role she originally created. She has also starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of “Wicked”, blowing the roof off the theatre each night. Mandy joins Cain Center for the Arts for our First Anniversary Party – a black-tie optional celebration with a stationed meal and performance.



Ticket price includes dinner stations, open bar and concert.

Survival is at the heart of August Wilson’s King Hedley II—a powerful story of a man fighting to rebuild his life amid poverty, violence, and the lasting impact of incarceration.

BNS Productions, in partnership with Levine Museum, invites the community to experience selected scenes from the play followed by a community conversation with representatives from Freedom Fighting Missionaries and the Center for Community Transitions. Together, artists and community leaders will explore how best to support formally incarcerated individuals as they establish their place in community, and how the idea of second chances resonate beyond the stage and into real lives.

This community conversation uses storytelling as a bridge to dialogue, offering space to reflect, learn, and connect around justice, resilience, and the paths forward for individuals and families impacted by incarceration.

Join us for a yearly tradition! The Encore Studio dancers perform their unique story of The Nutcracker through ballet, tap, jazz, acro, and clogging! This production also includes narraration to prompt the storyline for our youngest audience members.

Doors open 30 min prior for charcuterie and tea service.
Groups purchasing tickets separately but wanting to sit together must email sarahlankford@encorecenter.net prior to arrival to be seated together
Tickets are non-refundable
If your dancer is a Mouse/Soldier/Sweets Dancer please purchase for the correct shows. The SoPi dancers of these characters perform Friday evening and Sat 10am. The Cameron dancers in these roles perform Sat at 2pm and 5pm

Voted “Best Dance Troupe” by Queen City Nerve, Baran Dance is thrilled to present BIG MOVES: BIG IDEAS! Inspired by suggestions for new contemporary dance works from the Charlotte community, BIG MOVES: BIG IDEAS features eclectic, innovative choreography and performances by Baran Dance company artists and interns. As the culminating concert of our crowdsourced season, this truly Charlotte-made production is not to be missed!

VIP ticket includes pre-show reception one hour before performance with complimentary appetizers, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Saturday, June 7th
VIP reception 7pm / Performance 8pm

Sunday, June 8th
VIP reception 5pm / Performance 6pm

Pvt. Bob Rodgers wrote his wife one night from Fort Campbell, Ky. He said all he did was "shine boots, shine boots and shine more boots and brass and more brass." Sixty years later, the postal service delivered that letter to Jean Rodgers. An Indiana postmaster says she has no idea why it took so long.

The Gallery Reception will take place September 11th 6-8pm.



Under the Influence is the most recent exhibition of Kirsten Stolle’s research-driven practice. Pivoted at the intersections of art, science, and culture, her work examines the global influence of chemical companies on our food system. Delving into propaganda and greenwashing, Stolle appropriates corporate advertising strategies and aesthetics, highlighting the contradiction between public image and facts. Her recent projects have looked into agribusiness disinformation, chemical company marketing campaigns, and the historical ties between Bayer-Monsanto and chemical warfare.



Kirsten Stolle is an Asheville-based artist working in collage, text-based images, and installation. She is a Pollock-Krasner Grant recipient and her work is in the collections of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, San Jose Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Art, and Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Solo exhibitions include NOME (Berlin), Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, and Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art. Group exhibitions include Balzer Projects (Switzerland), Central Museum of Textiles (Poland), Fridman Gallery (NYC), the Mint Museum, North Carolina Museum of Art, and the Weatherspoon Museum of Art. Her work has been published in Harper’s, The Atlantic, Photograph, Topic, Poetry. She has been awarded residencies at the Bogliasco Foundation, Ucross Foundation, Millay Arts, Blue Mountain Center, Willapa Bay AiR, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Marble House Project, and Ballinglen Arts Foundation.



This exhibition is on display July 16- October 17.