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The gallery reception will be August 28th 6-8pm.


Current attempts to integrate the arts into the ideological system of the ruling party or the tech industry have eroded our faith in art as an independent, liberating force. But is this forced evolution of art intentionally perverse? Or, is it just a product of our time? In our desperate attempts to find “the Left’s Joe Rogan” and escape red tweets for blue skies, we accept that the revolution will be uploaded. But, on what platform?



Rather than deny art’s inevitable role in shaping both power and resistance, perhaps we should embrace it. In Controlled Oppositions, Clay Harper envisions a world where image-making is surrendered to generative AI’s stock footage libraries, allowing their inherent contradictions to unfold in tangles of physical and virtual space. By highlighting these friction points, he searches for a form of media that does more than simply rebrand existing modes of content consumption; it aims to render such modes obsolete.



This exhibition will be on display August 28- October 4.

In this episode, our guests are Charlotte-Mecklenburg School board member Jennifer De La Jara, who is not on the ballot but has been outspoken in her disgust with conservative critics like our other guest, Brooke Weiss. She’s the chair of the Mecklenburg County chapter of Moms for Liberty.

A missed free throw sent Michigan State-Louisville to overtime, where the Cardinals couldn't hang on. Gonzaga hung with Duke but couldn't quite keep up.

The end of the government shutdown is dominating conversation in Washington, D.C., but how's it playing out across the country? Host Michel Martin catches up with a group of regional newspaper editors for some perspective: Michael Smolens of U-T San Diego, Dana Coffield of The Denver Post, and Christopher Ave of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

NPR's member and affiliate station photographers share memorable moments from throughout 2024.

It's the new year, and 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.

Led by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Republicans unveil their legislative response to the national outcry for an overhaul of police practices. Democrats argue the plan does not go far enough.

After six years on the religion and belief beat — and four decades reporting for NPR — Tom Gjelten is retiring. He discusses how covering religion in America has changed in recent years.

Incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear's latest campaign ad features a victim of rape and incest calling out Republican AG Daniel Cameron's support of the current state abortion ban.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will produce the blockbuster Broadway hit, Hello, Dolly! July 14-30, 2023. The beloved Tony Award winning musical transports audiences to the late nineteenth-century Yonkers, NY with captivating performances and unforgettable musical numbers accompanied by live musicians and dazzling choreography worthy of any Broadway stage. 
Hello, Dolly! has been widely praised by critics since its original Broadway debut and has received numerous awards over the years, including ten Tony Awards for the original production and additional awards for subsequent revivals. NBC New York describes Hello, Dolly! “as blissful an escape as anyone could want” while Variety describes the show as “the quintessential Broadway musical, the kind of audience-pleaser that will never go out of fashion.”  
The production features a talented cast of regional actors led by Lisa Smith Bradley as Dolly Gallagher Levi, a widow who decides to rejoin life by marrying the rich and curmudgeonly Horace Vandergelder played by local actor, Matthew Corbett. Matthews Playhouse founder and Executive Advisor, June Bayless is directing with acclaimed choreographer Ron Chisholm. 
'Hello, Dolly!'
Who: Directed by June Bayless. Choreography by Ron Chisholm and Music Direction by Ellen Robison. Book by Michael Stewart, based on "The Matchmaker," by Thornton Wilder. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman.
When: Opening July 14, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. on Fri., 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. through July 30th. There is a Pay-What-You-Can Performance benefitting Matthews Help Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27th. 
Where: Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts ●100 East McDowell Street ● Matthews, NC
Tickets: $18-$26, visit www.matthewsplayhouse.com/hello-dolly for tickets.
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 14, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 15, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Jul 15, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 16, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Jul 21, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 22, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Jul 22, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 23, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Jul 28, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 29, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Jul 29, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:45pm EDT
Jul 30, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Join Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation for the second installment of Sundown Sounds, Music Mini Series. Enjoy free entertainment for all ages under the sweet, summer sky. J'Michael Peeples, arguably one of the best smooth jazz/R&B guitarists in the Carolinas, will be sure to wow the crowd with his unique and diverse musical talents! Pack a picnic or enjoy a tasty treat from our vendor on site. Chairs and blankets are welcome; please refrain from alcohol and tobacco use. Check ahead for construction traffic and parking locations. Midtown Park is also accessible from Little Sugar Creek Greenway. *This event will adhere to current State and County guidelines and is subject to change.

ACE Miracle Bucket Days is here! Join Blackhawk Hardware August 6-8 for this life-changing event benefitting Levine Children's Hospital. Here's how to join in on the fun: 🤛🏽 Grab a bucket! A $5 donation to Levine Children's Hospital is all it takes to score a special edition 5-gallon Miracle Bucket. 🛒 Shop! Fill your bucket like you would a shopping basket. As a way to thank you for supporting Levine Children’s, you’ll receive 20% off on everything you can fit in the bucket (some exclusions apply). 😃 SMILE because you’ve helped make a difference in the lives of kids in need!

The developer was known for well-crafted tract homes that dotted California suburbs after World War II. "The architecture really does inform the way you live," says Eichler homeowner Adriene Biondo.

Come join us at Winthrop University for a live production of the masked singer!

Michael R. Jackson put 20 years into polishing his audacious, autobiographical musical, and then theaters went dark. Now, 'A Strange Loop' is building buzz on its way to New York City.

A recent study by former Surgeon General David Satcher says health in communities of color has improved considerably over the last fifty years. But, there still exists a chasm between black and white mortality rates. According to the report, more than 83,000 African-Americans die each year as a result of pervasive inequalities in America's social, economic and healthcare systems. NPR's Ed Gordon is joined by Dr. Adewale Troutman, Director of the Louisville, Kentucky, Metro Health Department, and co-author of the report.

The omicron variant has resulted in record breaking infection surges and pushed hospitals to the brink. As the virus continues its rampage, the state reports more than 4,000 people are hospitalized, exceeding the previous record.

The fascinating story of artist Romare Bearden’s life — a Charlotte native — is detailed in a new book by Glenda Gilmore.

The leaked Supreme Court Opinion indicating the court may overturn Roe v Wade has had a ripple effect including here in North Carolina. The city of Charlotte considers a $3.2 billion budget with employee bonuses. Madison Cawthorn continues to make headlines. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police call attention to a series of sexual assault cases here and Mecklenburg County Parks are ranked among the worst in the country.

After an uncomfortable dustup between county leaders and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, they meet in private this week with no progress reported, but now the NAACP is calling for transparency and accountability from CMS for failing minority students. Plus, Credit Karma expands in Charlotte bringing 600 jobs, and the ACC baseball tournament and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 are in town at full capacity.