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Over the past five years, Washington, D.C.'s iconic Black Lives Matter street painting has served as a powerful symbol of activism and a gathering place for joy and resistance.

On conservative campuses, anti-critical race theory hovers.

The Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee ousted the churches for having female pastors. What's behind the decision is unclear, but the move has been criticized inside and outside the SBC.

Democrats want Israel and Ukraine funding to be linked together. House Republicans are proposing a standalone bill with roughly $14 billion for Israel offset with cuts to the Internal Revenue Service.

What's next for North Carolina’s hemp industry after legislation was signed to keep its production legal and what it may mean for the potential legalization of medical marijuana.

Norm Lewis, who has starred in numerous Broadway productions is the lead in the touring production of "A Soldier’s Play," in Charlotte for two weeks. He and others join Mike Collins to explore this powerful Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Clyde's by Lynn Nottage
In CLYDE’S, a truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.

Content Warnings
Please be advised that this production contains strong language, adult situations, and references to drug usage. Suggested for ages 16 and up.

Dates and Times
Friday, June 16 @7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 17 @7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 18 @2:00 p.m.

Friday, June 25 @7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 27, @2:00 p.m.

Andrea Vail’s assemblages are defined by her use of reclaimed materials. More than weavings, these works expand and project in unrestrained dimensions, mimicking our insatiable hunger for material
possessions. She explains, “I am interested in the emphasis that American culture places on amassing stuff in pursuit of happiness and the ironic emptiness to which it leads. My research explores trends of mass-production, habits of consumption, and systems of artifice and authenticity. Hinged on textile traditions and techniques, my practice materializes as sculpture, installation, and collaborative exchange.”

Vail is an interdisciplinary artist based in Western North Carolina who makes connections between objects, people, or their collective communities. She received an MFA in Craft/Material Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University and BFA in Visual Art from UNC Charlotte. She is also a Goodyear alumni artist.

(Image: Pile/Assembly (circles and glitz), 2019, Pre-owned objects, jersey knit fabrics)

Music, Art, Fire, Dance, Nature - A kaleidoscopic two-day celebration of Life to usher in the summer months and honor the life within and around us.
Held at the beautiful GreenLife Family Farms, enjoy a fun weekend of music, dance, fire performances, and much more! From the Art Market to the delicious food options, a variety of adventures and activities, and amazing creative people sharing what they Love - a magical weekend for all ages!
An imaginative artistic experience, the Sunset fire-lighting ceremony premieres an all-new immersive and inspiring production of music and fire artistry.
Two day music and art exploration spanning Rock, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Electronic, World Folk, Hip-Hop, and in-between. From enchanting melodies of Dixon's Violin to the pulsating rhythms of Tuatha Dea and other local and nationally known artists.
Come for a day or spend the weekend, camping from tents to VIP Luxury Clamping

Production Description
“Nunsense is habit-forming! This hilarious show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Nunsense, the winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Musical, was called “A hail of fun and frolic” by The New York Times. And now it's bigger and better than ever... it would be a sin to pass up the opportunity to see it!"

“We have a fantastic cast that will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter as they perform these hilarious songs, wise cracking jokes, and entertain you with some high-spirited, toe-tapping dancing” ~ Rhonda Brocki, Director & Choreographer

Other performances include:
4/27, 5/3, 5/4 at 7:30pm &
4/27, 4/28, 5/4, 5/5 at 2pm

(Please note that due to mild adult themes this show is recommended for ages 13+!)

Follow CYB down the rabbit hole as they perform their storybook ballet interpretation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's story, Alice in Wonderland. This classical ballet will be a whimsical treat for the entire family!

Follow CYB down the rabbit hole as they perform their storybook ballet interpretation of Lewis Carroll's classic children's story, Alice in Wonderland. Featuring Charlotte-area student dancers with international and regional professional dancers, the production will showcase classical ballet with choreography by the iconic artistic directors, Gay Porter & Bridget Porter-Young. At a family friendly price, this is a fun way for all ages to experience a well-loved story.

General Admission shows: Saturday, March 8 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday., March 9 at 2:30 p.m.

Special discounted performances are available for schools, preschools, homeschool students, Girl Scouts, and seniors. Visit https://charlotteyouthballet.org/aliceinwonderland/ for info.

The performances will take place March 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30pm and March 22 and 23 at 2:00pm!

This contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic production will meditate on the tragically timeless dimension of this comedy – on corruption of state from the top down, of dangerous desire, of violence, but also of determined faithfulness – and on Shakespeare as prophetic time-traveler.

Buy tickets here- tickets are $8-$18. CoAA Faculty, Staff, and Students are eligible for free tickets to this performance. Please log into your Niner account in the ticketing system to redeem.

Closed captioning will be available at all performances in both English and Spanish. Further instructions on accessing the captions on your smartphone will be available upon arrival. Captioning is powered by CCTheater, from AccessTech, LLC. Spanish subtitles provided by Irene K. Nash and Glorian Hidalgo Vega.
American Sign Language Interpretation will be provided on Sunday 3/23 at 2pm. ASL services provided by LanguageLine Solutions.

The vote, less than a week after the president approved a drone hit on an Iranian general, was mostly along party lines. In the Senate, Democrats are hoping to win GOP support for a similar measure.

Despite pressure from the White House and GOP leaders, Republicans have not yet secured enough votes to get health care replacement through the House, let alone the Senate. So, what are their choices?

NPR's Debbie Elliott plays the puzzle with winner Wes Rouher-Willoughby from Versailles, Ky., and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Hear a funky set from guitarist Cory Wong and the Wongnotes from the main stage of the Newport Jazz Festival, plus stories from Cory about his past, process and the evolution of the Minneapolis Sound.

The town of Mayfield, Ky., was devastated by tornadoes overnight. Much of the downtown has been leveled, including city hall and the fire station.

Brett Hankison, who was terminated in June, has been charged with three counts of wanton endangerment. None of the three men faces state charges directly over Taylor's death.

We are having a conversation about what preparations are being made for sea level rise along the Carolina coast in the face of what scientists are predicting will be dire consequences.