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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.

Speaker: Carson Ellis, National Native Azalea Collection Curator at the North Carolina Arboretum

From grassy mountaintops to sandy river banks, native azaleas are jewels of landscapes and ecosystems across the southern United States. The North Carolina Arboretum’s Native Azalea Collection is a repository of their diversity. Featuring 15 of the 17 recognized species, the Arboretum’s Native Azalea Collection serves as both a conservation reservoir, horticultural display, and living laboratory.

In this presentation, Carson Ellis brings lessons and reflections from her first year as Curator of the Native Azalea Collection. Carson will survey the qualities and cultivation of the native azalea species that can be appreciated and grown in our region while also sharing her insights to public garden horticulture, naturalistic landscape design, and maintenance techniques for the ecological landscape.

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: Greg Paige, Director of Horticulture,The JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh, NC

The search for rare and exotic plants is an ancient practice with records of a Chinese botanist collecting roses over 5,000 years ago. Join Greg for the when, where and why of plant collecting all over the world.

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: Curtis Smalling - Director of Conservation, Audubon North Carolina

North Carolina is blessed with over 18 million acres of forests. Close to four million of those acres are in our towns and cities, and we are losing them at an alarming rate. Audubon North Carolina is embarking on an effort to help our chapters and partners in communities work to protect, manage, and restore our forests in the face of development, transportation, and other factors. We will look at how birds use urban forests throughout their annual cycle and some of the innovative ways communities are coming together to tackle this complex issue, and how you can get involved.

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: Bayli Brossette, Curator of Briarwood: the Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve

Join Bayli--live from Louisiana via Zoom--for a look into the life, land and fascinating legacy of Caroline Dormon--internationally renowned naturalist, author, botanist, illustrator, painter, archaeologist, ethnologist, and Louisiana's first pioneer in conservation education. As if all of that is not enough, Dormon is further considered the mother of Kisatchie National Forest, the only National Forest in Louisiana. She was also one of Elizabeth Lawrence's dearest gardening friends. You won't want to miss this one!

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

The IATSE4 491 RIDE Internship Program is going statewide and Charlotte is our first stop! Want to learn about working in the movies while getting paid? Come see us.

Enjoy an exclusive dining experience surrounded by beautiful works of art. Celebrate a milestone, enjoy a special date night, or simply feed your appetite for excellent art and food.

Renowned chef Greg Collier will guide guests through a multi-course dinner, connecting Black southern art and culture inspired by the themes explored in our second biennial exhibition, “my Presence is Present: interpretations of afrosurrealism from the American South”, which highlights contemporary artists in and around the Carolinas.

Your ticket includes two themed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, several plated courses, and wine complementing the collection of courses.

Note that capacity is limited and available only to guests ages 21 and up.

November is National Gratitude Month and creating a meaningful collage is a great way to express thankfulness through art. An activity the whole family will enjoy!

Reflect on the things in life that bring you gratitude and interpret those feelings in your artwork. To make your collage even more personal, you may bring photos, fabric scraps, and any item you want to add to your collage.

Celebrate the powerful abstract works in our newest exhibition, "Post Traumatism: In Search of Freedom". Meet Patrick Alston and gain a deeper understanding of his creative process.

Curated by Dexter Wimberly, the works showcased in this exhibit illuminate the interconnectedness of human existence and the universality of our struggle for emancipation. Alston and Wimberly will appear at the opening in-person for “Open Air - Live @ the Gantt”, so be sure to mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Through abstraction, Alston’s work reflects upon spirituality, socio-politics, identity, language, and the psychology of color. He had various solo and group exhibitions throughout the US and internationally, including Bode Projects in Berlin, and shows in Accra and London.

he Mount Holly Community Garden will be holding its 9th Annual Christmas Enchantment in the Garden on Saturday 12/9 from 5:00pm-8:30pm. This free, family-friendly event for all in the community has grown each year and is often called the "McAdenville of Gardens". This year's Christmas Enchantment in the Garden is sure to be one to remember. Each of the 52 garden beds will be decorated differently by garden members, along with hundreds of glowing luminaries lighting your way. Local businesses and artists will also be taking part this year by decorating designated areas around the garden. Enjoy live music and food trucks. Cap off the festive evening by visiting with Santa, be sure to bring your camera to capture the magic. Special thanks to the Mount Holly Tourism Development Authority for the recent grant award to help make this event possible.
Photo Credit: Scott Griffin