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Join the Center for a screening of the film, "Jim Thorpe, The World's Greatest Athlete."

Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss presents a talk about Sac and Fox Nation athlete and Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe.

Presented via Zoom/ Facebook.

Register for the program via Zoom at bit.ly/48zkDL5

The exhibit “More than a Game: Indigenous Sports and Athleticism” highlights Indigenous athletes, some with Carolina connections, and their contributions to competitive sports such as hockey, football, wrestling, track and field, the Olympics, and more.

11/09 at 7:30 - 9:30
11/10 at 7:30 - 9:30
11/11 at 2:00 - 4:00
11/11 at 7:30 - 9:30
11/12 at 2:00 - 4:00

Dr. Natalie Welch (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), filmmaker and Assistant Professor at Seattle University, discusses her film “She Carries On,” documenting female stickball players in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Presented in person and via Zoom/Facebook.

Register for the program via Zoom at bit.ly/46bv0Dg

Catawba Cultural Preservation Center Director Dr. Wenonah Haire (Catawba), Catawba Nation Archivist Ensley Guffey, and former college track star and 2004 Olympic Torchbearer Crystal Frank (Catawba) discuss athleticism in the Catawba Nation.

Presented in person in the Center’s galleries and via Zoom/Facebook.

Register for the program via Zoom at bit.ly/3PxYeFg

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter. All Sales Final; no refunds.

All college and high school students over 15 free with valid student ID. Show ID when purchasing or picking up tickets.
Special promotions! Freaky Fridays
- 1 child free (under 15) with paying adult ticket on Fridays. At Box Office only.
Thrilling Thursdays
- Adult tickets BOGO free on Thursday!

SHOW TIMES
10 NOV 2023 7:30 PM
11 NOV 2023 7:30 PM
12 NOV 2023 2:30 PM
16 NOV 2023 7:30 PM
17 NOV 2023 7:30 PM
18 NOV 2023 7:30 PM
19 NOV 2023 2:30 PM

New Century Saxophone Quartet returns to Arts at the Abbey
The New Century Saxophone Quartet comes to Arts at the Abbey with “Music - old and new”. From their founding in Winston-Salem, NC they were the first ensemble to win the concert Artist Guild competition in New York City in 1992. The quartet has toured throughout the US and the World. Their eclectic program features music of Bach, Dvorak and Shostakovich and Nagao (Japan), Zarvos (Brazil), Harvey (England) and Kolb (US). The ensemble has appeared many times on Arts at the Abbey. Many works they perform are commissions.
Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted.
The college will also continue a livestream service which can be found on the college’s website at https://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/artslive/

Join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte for a twist on #GivingTuesday and help us "fill our pint" and raise funds for families with sick or injured children in local area hospitals at Giving Brewsday.

You can donate starting NOW until November 28th! We hope to see you at our final celebration on November 28th at 5:30PM at Divine Barrel Brewing! We'll also have Fat Burrito's Food Truck in serving delicious Mexican cuisine!

P.S. We'll be featuring a collaborative canned beer with our friends at RMHC of Greater Charlotte! How cool is that?!?!

The Charlotte Music Club presents Handel's Messiah, Part I and the Hallelujah Chorus. The performance features the Charlotte Community Chorus and Orchestra under the direction of Ginger Wyrick, along with soloists Cynthia Farbman Harris, Kristen Wonderlich, Michael Owens, and John Blizzard. The concert is FREE and open to the public. Come celebrate the season through this magnificent music.

Speaker: Andrea Sprott - Garden Curator, Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden

A heartwarming and inspirational journey through the 30-year correspondence—and cherished friendship—of two extraordinary women, Caroline Dormon and Elizabeth Lawrence, which includes some of the plants they loved and shared over the years… some of which still grow in their gardens to this day!

Learn even more about Caroline Dormon and her garden Briarwood at our virtual lecture Caroline Dormon and the Birth of Briarwood on Thursday, February 8.

Thank you 2024 Lecture Series Sponsors! Title: Blackhawk Garden Center Silver: Bartlett Tree Experts and Peaceful Ponds Bronze: Atlantic Landscape Supplies and Living Color Gardens

Trinity Baptist Church of Indian Land is excited to host The Wonder of Christmas, a community event celebrating all things Christmas! Our campus has been transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland, complete with twinkling lights and festive decorations. This is a safe, affordable, and fun space for the whole family to enjoy. The event will take place from December 7th-17th. Tickets are available at www.thewonderofchristmas.org.

This is a great opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and create lasting memories with your loved ones. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, festive food and drinks, and holiday-themed activities for everyone to enjoy. This is a family-friendly event that the whole community can enjoy.

We hope you'll join us for The Wonder of Christmas!

Speaker: Laura Martin

Laura Martin's presentation will explore North Carolina's most rare and vulnerable native plants. Illustrated with images of her watercolor paintings, Laura will focus on the 18 species that grow in North Carolina that are on the federal endangered species list and are threatened with extinction wherever they are found. Laura will also provide information about where they grow and how each species plays a critical role in the unique ecosystem in which it is found. In addition, she offers many suggestions for how we, as concerned citizens and nature lovers, can help safeguard these species for the future.

Thank you 2024 Lecture Series Sponsors! Title: Blackhawk Garden Center Silver: Bartlett Tree Experts and Peaceful Ponds Bronze: Atlantic Landscape Supplies and Living Color Gardens

Speaker: Cheryl Hoover

Come learn the philosophy behind eating for wellness. Hoover went from being a Pharmacist who was assisting you in the supplement and fiber aisle to helping you find the Pharmacy In Your Kitchen. Learn how to make some small changes in your diet that will lead to big changes in our overall health.

Thank you 2024 Lecture Series Sponsors! Title: Blackhawk Garden Center Silver: Bartlett Tree Experts and Peaceful Ponds Bronze: Atlantic Landscape Supplies and Living Color Gardens

Speaker: Judith Tankard, landscape historian, preservation consultant and author
Judith Tankard will present about her book, Beatrix Farrand: Garden Artist, Landscape Architect which chronicles the life and work of one of the most important figures in American landscape architecture. Beatrix Farrand was the only female founder of the American Society of Landscape Architects and one of the most important landscape architects of the early twentieth century. The scope of her work and influence on the profession are widely acknowledged, and her gardens are being studied, rehabilitated and opened to the public.

Farrand—Edith Wharton’s niece—was born into a prominent New York family. She designed lavish gardens for the leaders of society, including the Harknesses, Rockefellers and Blisses. Ultimately, her portfolio extended to college and university campuses, including Princeton, Yale, and the University of Chicago, as well as prominent public gardens. Her best-known design is the landscape at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C., originally a private residence with extensive grounds and now a research center for Harvard University. Deeply influenced by the English garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, Farrand was known for broad expanses of lawn with deep swaths of borders planted in a subtle palette of foliage and flowers. In her public work, she adapted this design strategy to create paths and plantings that define the character of the space and the circulation through it.

This afternoon at Wing Haven is made possible by a partnership between Wing Haven and the local chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.

Dive into the nightlife of owls during Owl Prowls at the Carolina Raptor Center!

Perfect for families with older children and adults alike, this after-dark adventure lets you experience the Raptor Trail like never before.

The event begins with a program where you can get a closer look at one of our resident owl ambassadors. Then, embark on a guided Owl Prowl around the trail, complete with evening-specific activities. Cap off the night with a tasty s’mores as you depart!

This winter’s Owl Prowl dates are December 1st, 2023 and January 11, 2024 with rain dates available.

Tickets are $30 per person or $25 per person for members.

Purchase tickets now at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/owl-prowl-tickets-145767

Enjoy the winter hue and shapes of the gardens and special holiday decor at Wing Haven's two historic houses of Eddie and Elizabeth Clarkson at 248 Ridgewood Avenue and Elizabeth Lawrence at 348 Ridgewood Avenue. The SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden will also be decorated with the wildlife in mind—carrying on the beloved traditions of Mrs. Clarkson.

Come enjoy:

- Self-guided garden tours. Wing Haven’s Garden Curators and volunteer garden docents will be on hand to interpret the gardens and their history

- Interpretation of Elizabeth Lawrence’s books and writings, and learn how to create your own garden journal

- Volunteers from Mecklenburg Audubon Society will be present to share their knowledge on birds and bird habitats

- Create fun holiday origami and scavenger hunts in the SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden

- Hot cider and light refreshments

This event is free to attend. Please RSVP on our website.

Dive into the nightlife of owls during Owl Prowls at the Carolina Raptor Center!

Perfect for families with older children and adults alike, this after-dark adventure lets you experience the Raptor Trail like never before.

The event begins with a program where you can get a closer look at one of our resident owl ambassadors. Then, embark on a guided Owl Prowl around the trail, complete with evening-specific activities. Cap off the night with a tasty s’mores as you depart!

This winter’s Owl Prowl dates are December 1st, 2023 and January 11, 2024 with rain dates available.

Tickets are $30 per person or $25 per person for members.

Purchase tickets now at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/owl-prowl-tickets-145767

🎶 Charlotte Pride Band Presents: Wintertide 🎶

Join us for an enchanting musical journey curated by the artistic brilliance of Dr. John Stanley Ross and the dynamic touch of our Associate Artistic Director, O’Shae Best. The event promises an exceptional fusion of holiday melodies and soothing rhythms.

🗓️ December 10th
⏰4:00 PM
📍 Christ Lutheran Church

This extraordinary concert is not only a celebration of diversity and community but also an opportunity to experience the resounding talent of Mahari Freeman.

Highlights:
Conducted by Renowned Artistic & Associate Artistic Director: Dr. John Stanley Ross and O’Shae Best
Featuring Mahari Freeman: An incredible musical talent
Admission: FREE for all

Come immerse yourself in a symphonic celebration that celebrates unity, diversity, and the joy of music. Mark your calendar for this unique musical event!

Don your festive attire and get ready to have your picture taken with not one, but two Santas at the Carolina Raptor Center!

The Santa we all know and love will be there to meet and take photos with, but our event features a second special guest: Owl Claus!

Owl Claus brings presents to the raptors of the world, but he’s stopping by the Carolina Raptor Center for one day only as he gets ready for his busiest night of the year.

Bring your whole family and get ready for an afternoon of festive feathered fun in this special holiday event!

Both Santas will be meeting and available for photos from 12pm to 3pm. Photo ops are included with admission, but you must bring your own phone or camera to take pictures on.