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The NPR Music production assistant shares her favorite albums and songs of 2022.

New names are coming for nine Charlotte streets with ties to white supremacy. The transit plan will need to shift focus in order to get the support needed to raise taxes. Meanwhile, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools prepares to restart in-person education. Mike Collins and local reporters have those stories and more.

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfolds, Mike Collins looks at the ramifications rippling across the globe and here in the United States. Ukrainians have fled their homes, thousands have enlisted or taken up arms to defend their country. The West has levied sanctions, but is that enough in the face of a threat to a democratic nation?

A rise in COVID-19 infections is expected in the coming weeks, Charlotte City Council looks at several affordable housing initiatives and a South Carolina state senator criticizes Panthers owner David Tepper’s approach to building his Rock Hill headquarters.

The 2040 plan passes — but narrowly, as expected. The first winner is drawn in the million-dollar COVID-19 vaccination lottery. And new numbers show that at-risk students aren’t showing up for summer school at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

The Epicentre’s new owner has given the entertainment complex a new name. Charlotte City Council gets a look at design plans for the new uptown bus station, raising even more questions. And we get an update on Hurricane Ian’s path through the Carolinas. Host Mike Collins and area journalists bring you those stories and more.

On the next Charlotte Talks, if legend is correct, the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence turns 250 on Tuesday. It predates the Philadelphia declaration by a year and is a much beloved and much debated piece of Charlotte history. Questions swirl: Did the declaration really exist? Was the oft-quoted text actually part of the Mecklenburg Resolves? Did the wording influence Thomas Jefferson?

Your work schedule is probably full of meetings! On Charlotte Talks, expert and organizational psychologist Steven Rogelberg will talk about making 1:1 meetings better, productive and even pleasant.

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced pointed questions on Capitol Hill, and lawmakers continued to press the Justice Department about its decision to redact certain information.

Bass pioneered stop-motion animation with Arthur Rankin Jr. The duo produced and directed 1960s TV classics including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman.

Prom used to be all about the girls' dresses. But now young men are setting fashion trends with their own outfits.

President Trump surprised lawmakers at the White House on Wednesday when he called for a strong package of gun control measures. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and chair of the House Second Amendment Caucus, about his reaction to those comments.

The City of Charlotte is creating the Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan to sustain and grow the creative sector in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, and we need to hear from YOU!

This Sector Workshop for Film and Media Artists (i.e. for profit production companies, independent filmmakers and other film-related artists, like actors, production designers, etc., and film exhibition organizations) will be hosted at The Independent Picture House, a Non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign, arthouse & independent film in Charlotte, NC. located at 4237 Raleigh Street Charlotte, NC 28213. Attendees will help us shape the future of arts and culture by sharing perspectives, priorities and experiences. All are welcome.

We want to hear from artists and Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents of all ages and backgrounds. You will hear from City of Charlotte leadership, the consultant team from Lord Cultural Resources, and have the opportunity to make your voice heard. We hope you can join us!

What you can expect:

Brainstorming Activity: What is Charlotte's super power?
Asset Mapping Activity: Where does art and culture occur in Charlotte- Mecklenburg?
Welcome from the City of Charlotte arts and culture officer.
Discussion Groups where participants will weigh in on challenges and priorities in your particular arts sector.
Information about the plan that you can share.

The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is honored to have Chef Gillian Howard stop by the market on Sunday, February 26th for Personal Chef Day. She will be cooking up some delicious culinary masterpieces while demonstrating how you can do the same. Starting at 10:00 am Chef Gillian will walk visitors through simple steps they can do to prepare tasty dishes. Chef Gillian will be utilizing products from several market vendors, like BB’s Homemade Krab Kakes, to highlight combinations you may not have thought about before. She will be putting her skills on display to entertain viewers, provide educational cooking tidbits, and create amazing samples which you can try. You can follow Chef Gillian on Instagram at "yourculturedchef". While you are here you can also shop with other vendors and find the perfect items to partner with the new dishes you have learned to make. Come to the market to meet Chef Gillian and join in all the fun.

Have you heard of ChatGPT? It seems to be popping up everywhere, from Canva's new Magic Write feature to the potential of a robot lawyer. This chatbot, launched by OpenAI in November 2022, is a natural language processing tool driven by AI technology that allows for human-like conversations and much more.

Join us as we discuss the implications of ChatGPT in the tech space. We will explore areas of opportunity such as different UX design requirements for tech products and further development of voice recognition and natural language processing. However, we will also discuss potential dangers of this new AI, including the possibility of incorrect or biased information and cybersecurity attacks by divulging personal information through the chatbot.

We will have a digital human, designed by Amplifi Labs join us for the conversation, to showcase the advancements and challenges of the chatbot technology. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the future of chatbots and AI, and how they are revolutionizing our lives.

June 19-23, 2023 • 9:00am-3:00pm (Ages 8-15)

Matthews Playhouse is proud to partner with Indian Trail Parks and Recreation to present a week of summer performing arts camp in the Indian Trail Town Hall based on the Grammy, Tony, and Pulitzer Prize-winning hit musical, Hamilton! Children aged 8-15 will learn the real stories behind the iconic characters as they face off in epic rap duels, and learn choreography based on the original Broadway production.

This fun-filled week will be capped off with a performance on the outdoor stage at Crossing Paths Park. The cost is $310, need-based scholarships are available. This camp will take place in Indian Trail Town Hall: 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079.

More info can be found by visiting matthewsplayhouse.com/indian-trail-performing-arts-camps

Carolina Pro Musica continues Season 46 with a concert celebrating Handel (300 Years ago) with a program entitled Handel’s Banner Year: 1724. The concert will be held February 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Rd, Charlotte NC 28207. This was a great year for Handel in London. He had just moved into a new house on Brook Street in Mayfair where he would live the rest of his life. He had several operas set to premiere include Giulio Cesare (Julius Cesare) which would run for most of the year. He was helping to run the theater where his productions took place.
Our program features several arias from Giulio Cesare as well as instrumental works for flute, recorder, viola da gamba, and harpsichord all from this same time. Tickets are available online or at the door.

A Kickoff Event to the Annual African American Heritage Festival!

They were high school classmates in 1965. Jimmie transferred his senior year to an affluent high school in Charlotte – he was their first Black football star. That decision swept him into one of North Carolina’s most volatile civil rights cases, played out at the explosive intersection of football and race. Fellow classmate De watched that case unfold and wrote about it in his college essay application. Decades later, a shocking discovery reveals secrets buried in church records, reconnecting the two men and changing their lives. Their story, rooted in the South, is also America’s story – one of slavery’s legacy and our current racial divide. It’s a story of healing and shows a way forward as Jimmie and De explore their binding truth.

The Charlotte Museum of History will screen this Whirlygig Productions film, followed by a discussion about enslavement on the historic Alexander Homesite. Light refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase.

Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now you have the opportunity to see this one-of-a-kind musical in your community. We will be bringing the African savanna to life on our stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

The Lion King KIDS features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” These young performers also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills—such as mask-making and puppetry—encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.

This production is performed by students ages 6-10 and rehearsed in just 5 short days! Their sheer talent, resilience, and hard work is something you don't want to miss!

Performances are Saturday 10th & 17th at 2pm & 5pm!!