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Enjoy an extraordinary community evening of art, architecture, and cinema at the historic Savona Mill campus.

Discover the fascinating interplay between creativity and craftsmanship where the spotlight is cast on the theme of "Production." Immerse yourself in an array of cinematic experiences that delve into the intricate processes of creation, from the birth of iconic skyscrapers to the groundbreaking deconstruction of architectural norms.
Experience an enlightening exploration of the artistry behind production, as we showcase a curated selection of documentary shorts that redefine the boundaries of innovation featuring Skyscraper (Shirley Clarke, 1959, USA), Splitting (Gordon Matta-Clark, 1974, USA), and Bingo Ninths (Gordon Matta-Clark, 1974, USA). In the juxtaposition of these shorts, one can truly appreciate the diverse facets of production – from the construction of monumental structures to the deconstruction of the norm, all captured on the canvas of celluloid.

Join us for “Jace’s Journey” as we embark on a meaningful mission to address maternal health disparities. Starting at Belle Johnston Community Center in Pineville, NC, our event will take you through the newest section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.

Jace’s Journey Inc, a non-profit organization, was founded in 2018 to confront the alarming racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. It’s a sad reality that the US is the only industrialized nation with rising maternal mortality rates, and this increase disproportionately affects women of color. African-American mothers are dying at 3-4 times the rate of non-Hispanic whites, and infants born to African-American mothers are facing twice the risk of mortality compared to infants born to non-Hispanic white mothers.

Their experience taught them that Tomeka’s sickness and Jace’s tragic passing could have been prevented. In honor of their son, the Isaacs established “Jace’s Journey” with the mission to raise awareness and contribute to improving maternal and fetal healthcare disparities.

By participating in this event, you’ll be contributing to initiatives that provide maternal education and increase access to care for those who need it most. Let’s walk, run, and journey together to make a difference. Your support can help save lives and bridge the gaps in maternal healthcare.

We're brewing a good time for you at Witches Night Out on Thursday, October 26th from 5:30PM - 8:30PM. Enjoy witchy fun, sip wine & shop your way through Waverly while enjoying specials, discounts and swag from participating merchants.
PURCHASE TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3PDy2sB
Tickets cost $20 and all ticket sales will go towards Carolina P.A.W.S. (Pet Adoption & Welfare Society). Their dedicated volunteers are devoted to helping abandoned and abused cats and dogs find loving homes. You can read more about them at https://www.carolinapaws.com/. They'll also be at the event with some adoptable dogs!
CHECK IN LOCATION: Check-in will be held at a yellow tent by the splash pad on The Terrace at Waverly. The Terrace is located in front of Hilton Garden Inn.
TICKET INCLUDES: A swag bag and a variety of wine pours and spooky specials at each of the boutiques listed below:
Athleta: 10% Off
Fab'rik: $10 Jewelry + 20% Off 1 Clothing Item (Excludes SPANX)
Ivy & Leo: 20% Off
Leenie Rae: 15% Off (Excludes Mother Denim)
Mainstream Boutique: 20% Off
Scout & Molly's: 20% Off
Urbane South: 15% Off + Gift Card Raffle

Loan Officers will discuss SECU mortgages, auto loans, personal loans, and credit cards. Come with questions - we're here to give you answers and guidance.

Our democracies today are in search of true diversity, says Yascha Mounk—it’s both our greatest challenge and our greatest hope. In the pursuit of equality, a growing number of people have begun to define themselves in terms of their group identities (such as race or sexual orientation). But the Johns Hopkins professor says that’s actually counterproductive to our goal. He calls this “the identity trap,” and in his new book of the same name, he argues that our search for equality is not helped but harmed when we obsess over group identity, when we stifle discourse, and when we deny that members of different groups can truly understand each other. Yascha shows us how to escape the identity trap and keep fighting for a future in which “what each of us can accomplish—and how we all treat each other—no longer depends on the groups into which we were born.”

Zoom link: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/92044807218

Sponsored by the UNC Charlotte Free Expression and Constructive Dialogue Task Force.

Climate Change on Canada’s Highest Peak with Alison Criscitiello
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, Nov. 10, 2023
7:30 p.m.
What can glacier ice tell us about our past, present, and future? That’s what National Geographic Explorer, glaciologist, and mountaineer Dr. Alison Criscitiello seeks to answer through her research atop some of the world’s highest peaks. Hear about her trip last year, where she led an arduous scientific expedition to ascend Mount Logan, Canada’s highest mountain.
This is event is free; however, tickets are required. Patrons may pick up tickets in advance or at Will Call the evening of the talk at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers St., or e-tickets may be requested by phone. Call the box office at 828-262-4046 or visit Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free on campus after 7 p.m. For further parking information or a map, please see www.parking.appstate.edu.

Visit the annual visual exhibition “Here to Stay: The Art of the Immigrant” at the Carillon Tower gallery, located at 227 W. Trade St., Charlotte N.C.

🗓️ Date: From October 13 to October 27.
🕰️ Hours: You can visit for free from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.! You can also visit Arbol Eatery, open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is a unique opportunity to explore the talent and vision of immigrant artists who are here to stay in our minds and hearts. The showcase is a visual representation of the stories we have published in our digital space, and we are excited to share it with all of you.

Also, mark your calendars for October 25th, because there will be an exciting happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. hosted by Carillon Tower! It is the perfect opportunity for a “meet and greet” with the artists behind these magnificent works of art.

Join IDA NC and The Fletcher School for a free screening of the documentary Blame It On Gutenberg, followed by a panel discussion, on Saturday, November 4, from 9-11:30 am, at the Independent Picture House.

Blame It On Gutenberg is a powerful film about the evolving science of dyslexia, theories of how to teach reading, and one family’s struggle with their school system.

A panel discussion will follow including the Filmmaker and Producer, Rob DelGaudio, Kristin Lane, Fletcher's Orton-Gillingham Fellow, Terri Queen, NC DPI Literacy Consultant, Ann Jolly, UNC Charlotte University Supervisor & Clinical Assistant Professor, and Melissa Mascari, Nationally Certified School Psychologist at Concord Middle School.

Event Schedule:

9 am - Registration
9:30 am - Documentary
10:45 am - Panel Discussion
11:30 am - Conclusion

Christmas in the City is coming to town once again! This premier production, with shows on December 1-3 & 8-10, is a stunning variety show bringing the true essence of the Christmas Season to life using various forms of creative and performing arts in a way that entertains and inspires the soul. Christmas in the City includes: music with a live band, top-notch singers, traditional and modern Christmas songs, energetic dancers, state-of-the-art media and lighting, and inspirational drama.

If you are looking for great quality in UNIQUE gift items, please come shop this greatly-anticipated and very well-attended annual event (20+ years) featuring 25 juried fine art vendors offering one of a kind pottery, original paintings, photography, ceramics, metalwork, sculpture, printmaking, stained glass, fabric, folk art and handmade jewelry of many mediums. We have been called the finest collection of unique gift items in the area. You do not want to miss this annual holiday shopping event.

Join us, meet some new friends and unwind at the end of a busy work day. It's our monthly Chamber Social at Chamber Member Dave and Buster's in Pineville. This month enjoy meeting even more new people as Arrowood Business Association joins us as well.

Come as you are and have a great time. Preregister to get your first drink free. There are also complementary appetizers. Register below for this free event. We'll print you a personalized name tag that you can pick up at the door.
Free appetizers provided by Dave & Busters!

Join us for an exclusive preview of Kennedi Carter: Sight Unseen. Curated by Leandra-Juliet Kelley, the exhibition explores Carter's intimate and authentic depictions of Black life and the "unseen" moments often overlooked or invisible to society.

Carter's photography has been featured in GQ, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and more – including the cover of Beyoncé in the December 2020 issue of British Vogue. Be prepared to experience captivating works of Carter, who'll be in attendance and participate in an artist talk.

Kristallnacht, also known as the Night of Broken Glass, represents one of the major turning points in European Jewish history. On the night of November 9, 1938, more than 1,400 synagogues, thousands of Jewish-owned homes, hospitals, shops and cemeteries were damaged or destroyed across Nazi Germany and Austria. This year we mark the 85th anniversary of this event on Sunday, November 12th, and seek to bring the community together to remember the past and stand in solidarity against antisemitism, racism, hatred, and intolerance. Dr. Lilly Fuller, a second generation Holocaust survivor will deliver the keynote address.

Mark your calendars! The Matthews Playhouse 5th Annual Haunted Trail is coming up October 27-29, 2023! This spooky outdoor experience offers something for everyone and supports the theatre’s Sponsor-A-Student and Scholarship Funds! Not into the creepy, crawly scary stuff? No problem! The theatre offers a special, kid-friendly "Not-So-Spooky" Hour each evening from 5:30- 6:30 pm. All are encouraged to wear their costumes and enjoy local food trucks, a bouncy house, Trunk-or-Treat, crafts, children’s activities and more. The trail will then transform into its signature "Full-Fright" Experience from 7pm-10 pm. Tickets to enter the trail are $10 per person and will be available at the gate. Limited edition Haunted Trail T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts and other merchandise will be available for purchase during the event. 
Visit matthewsplayhouse.com/haunted-trail to learn more or call (704) 846-8343 and/or email contact@matthewsplayhouse.com for more information.

Bring out the family for a workshop inspired by artwork from our exhibition, "Stephanie Woods: where the sun shines", and artist Nadia Meadows, "Can't Dim My Light", and "YES QUEEN!" in our newest exhibition, "my Presence is Present".

In this interactive workshop, participants discover the art of working with various materials to create beautifully adorned keepsake boxes. Learn the art of working with multi-textured synthetic hair, leather, and fabrics to create stunning keepsake boxes and embellish those boxes with shells, beads, and rhinestones.

Join us for our 3rd annual Howl-o-Ween Pet costume contest hosted by Forgotten, Now Family rescue.

We'll be rolling out the red carpet for all of your fur babies to strut their stuff. We'll have prizes for both the owners and the pups in 3 categories! 
Best overall costume, 
Most Creative, and 
Best Human and Dog Duo!
 
So make sure that you are signed up by 2:45pm!

We'll also have AMAZING local vendors on site!

A portion of the entry fee proceeds will go directly to the non profit Forgotten, Now Family Rescue. They are dedicated to improving the lives of dogs in need and they'll be bringing some amazing adoptable pups that day!

We'll see you all then!

If one could imagine a Grand Ol’ Opry for Black Musicians, it would be The Black Opry Revue, a collective of many Black musicians who share a kinship with some form of country music. Our Black Opry Revue will feature three musicians: Julie Williams, a Duke alumna with a degree in public policy who is following her singer/songwriting passion in Nashville; Joe West, who has been heard by countless thousands of travelers to and through the Nashville International Airport, and Mel Washington, currently living in Charleston but formerly from Nashville. All three are deeply gifted artists who will give us many of their original compositions.

Davidson students perform a Classical smorgasbord of operatic selections by Mozart, Puccini, and many more! This 90-minute program is a workshop in English to showcase and highlight the history, technique, and traditions that students learned in their Opera Workshop class.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135.

Think you make the best mac & cheese in the Carolinas? Come prove it and support a great cause in the process!

Devil's Logic and Santiago Strong are teaming up on November 4th to showcase the tastiest mac & cheese and clean, crushable beer.

With a top prize of $250, what's stopping you from showing what you've got?

Proceeds go to support the SantiagoStrong Foundation and their efforts to fight pediatric brain cancer.

Register at https://www.santiagostrong.org/events 

Get ready for the final Sustainability Game Night going down on Wednesday, 11/8/23, at 7pm with our friends at Sustain Charlotte! Enjoy an evening full of building and transportation-based games, light snacks will be provided, and there will be a food truck on-site serving dinner to keep you fueled for a night of gaming! Hit the link below to sign up!