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President Trump has directed federal agencies to look for ways to strengthen work requirements for various aid programs, including Medicaid, food stamps, housing assistance and cash welfare.

Democrats say heavily redacted emails published by the Center for Public Integrity show there is more to uncover about military aid that was withheld from Ukraine.

Despite the failed vote, a broad group of senators said they "are close to a final agreement."

The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, which sets prison terms of up to 30 years, has been more than a century in the making.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham kicks off four days of hearings on Monday. The panel is expected to vote on Oct. 22, which will be followed by a floor vote by the end of the month.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned lawmakers that unless the debt ceiling is raised soon, the federal government may not have enough money to pay its bills as early as June 1.

The deal — which has yet to pass Congress — adheres to the spending levels agreed to by President Biden and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in a deal last summer.

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

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.

Some of Lake Norman's top performers, ages 16 to 24, are bringing big hair, big songs, and even bigger talent to Cain Center for the Arts July 28 - August 1 when Davidson Community Players' TS3 stars present the five-time Tony-nominated hit musical "Rock of Ages".

Set on L.A.'s legendary, neon-lit Sunset Strip in the 1980s, the fan-favorite musical features classic hits from Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more. From "Don't Stop Believin'" to "Here I Go Again," the production brings the energy of a true rock concert.

Tickets can only be purchased by going to cainarts.org/rock-of-ages. Additional performance information is available at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org/shows/rock-of-ages. Recommended ages 13 and up.

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

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.

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.

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.