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Central Piedmont Dance Theatre will present their concert series Sunlight and Solstice at The Parr Center Theatre Nov 29, 30, and Dec 1 at 12:00 noon! The program will include Tracie Chan's new children's ballet, "The Snowman," based on the classic children's story. The other two works on the program are works by two of the four pioneers of American Modern Dance, Martha Graham and Charles Weidman. Kim Jones, UNCC faculty, will stage Graham's "Adorations" and Clay Daniel will stage excerpts of Weidman's "Christmas Oratorio." For you history buffs, this will be the first time a Weidman work and a Graham work have appeared on the same program in more than 70 years! This concert series has something for everyone - and is not to be missed!

Christmas in SouthPark
Tuesday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Sharon Presbyterian Church. Christmas in SouthPark is a community-wide concert service held in the Sharon Presbyterian Church Sanctuary to mark the start of the Advent season. We will welcome the SouthPark community to witness the story of the birth of Jesus through song. This event will feature instrumentalists from the Charlotte Symphony, local singers and musicians, as well as the Sharon Presbyterian Chancel Choir. There will also be opportunities to sing along to some of your favorite Christmas carols. Rejoice with us as we fill the Sanctuary with the sounds of the season!

"This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world we seem to desperately desire, free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. What we want Christmas to be all about, really."

So writes the Santa Cruz Sentinel of this most heartwarming holiday story. By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy's. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy's customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy's vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl's belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.

For this production, we are partnering with Christmas 4 Moore to provide Christmas gifts to those in need in our community. To donate, bring toys to our performances!

One of the country’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, Rosanne Cash has released 15 albums that have earned 4 Grammys. Cash is also an author of four books including the best-selling memoir Composed, which the Chicago Tribune called “one of the best accounts of an American life you’ll likely ever read.” In addition to touring, Cash has partnered in programming with Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Minnesota Orchestra, and won the 2014 Smithsonian Ingenuity Award in the Performing Arts. She is one of only a handful of women to be elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Join us for the second-annual HEARTS Winter Wisdom at the historic Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store! 🏡❄️
📖 Special Guest: David Fleming Espn, Author of "Who's Your Founding Father?"

🎶 Live Music: David Childers
🎤 Voices of Torrence Chapel, Gospel Praise
🎨 Artwork: Robert David Childers

December brings joy to Cedar Grove and HTHS with immersive 18th-century holiday experiences at the Hugh Torance House and Store. 🕰️✨ Meanwhile, the HEARTS Happening on December 9th at Cedar Grove promises an enchanting afternoon filled with history, nature, music, and art.

Discover a fresh perspective on the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence with David Fleming's captivating insights. 📚 All events are FREE and open to the community!

🎟️ Get your FREE tickets now at www.hught.org

Don't miss the chance to explore the Hugh Torance House and Store for unique gifts, stocking stuffers, local crafts, honey, and regional history books – including signed copies of David Fleming's latest masterpiece! 🎁📚

Let's celebrate the season together – Meck Dec the Halls with Winter Wisdom! 🌲✨

Facing unbeatable odds? An addiction or other mountain in your life?
YOUR STORY'S NOT OVER!
Join us for The Story Tour - a one-night musical journey featuring the hope-filled music of Allan Scott Band, inspiring times of ministry with speakers Allan Scott and suicide survivor Pastor Travis Habbershon, powerful testimonies and stories of God’s redemption. Stories of freedom from guilt, shame, depression and addiction. Stories of amazing healings and restored marriages. All designed to communicate one truth: with Jesus, your story isn’t over! It’s a powerful and unique experience for those who are hurting or struggling. Visit www.thestorytour.org for more info and to order tickets. If you can't afford a ticket, please email jodi@thestorytour.org and we'll make sure that you can come.

Get ready to indulge in a delicious variety of soups and sip on your favorite beverages!
The Soup & Sip Festival will give you the opportunity to rediscover the joy of comfort food and warm up your taste buds with the mouthwatering soup creations by professional chefs and amatuer cooks. Guests can also enjoy refreshing craft beer, wine, and cocktails.
🥣 UNLIMITED Soup Samples🍺 3-5 Beverage Tickets (craft beer, wine, cocktails)🎶 Music & Entertainment🎫 Raffle Prizes
EAT FOR A CAUSE:
Warm up your soul with a comforting bowl of soup, while supporting a great cause! A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit AltruSpirit, a newly established non-profit that will provide athletic programming for at-risk/financially disadvantaged youth in the Charlotte area.

Trinity Episcopal School will celebrate the 20th annual Freedom Fete by welcoming Dr. Howard C. Stevenson as the featured speaker on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 4:00-5:30 pm.

An award-winning scholar and nationally recognized speaker and expert on racial literacy, Dr. Stevenson will share tools and his insight on developing racial literacy and bridging differences.

Dr. Stevenson is the Constance Clayton Professor of Urban Education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, where he is also Professor of Africana Studies and director of the Racial Empowerment Collaborative.

The Fertile Ground Foundation honors National Infertility Awareness Week at its 2nd Annual Queen’s Charity Lunch! This plated tea party inspired lunch will Include shopping, entertainment and discussion! Come out in your best tea party chic attire and help raise awareness and donations for women and couples battling infertility and pregnancy loss.

Musical Theater Solo

Mandy Gonzalez possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time. She notably starred as Angelica in the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton”. She is best known for her emotional portrayal of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award winning, Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical “In the Heights”, a role she originally created. She has also starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of “Wicked”, blowing the roof off the theatre each night. Mandy joins Cain Center for the Arts for our First Anniversary Party – a black-tie optional celebration with a stationed meal and performance.



Ticket price includes dinner stations, open bar and concert.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," running January 19-28, 2024 at the Fullwood Theatre in downtown Matthews, North Carolina. The award-winning Broadway hit features a local cast of multi-talented performers, led by Lindsey Schroeder in the iconic role of Carole King.

A captivating journey through the life and career of the legendary singer-songwriter Carole King, "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" has become a Broadway sensation, earning critical acclaim and numerous accolades. Now, Matthews Playhouse is set to bring this remarkable story to the local stage, promising audiences an unforgettable experience filled with music, heart, and nostalgia. Audiences are sure to be delighted as timeless hits come to life, including classics like “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song, “Beautiful.” Tickets are available for purchase at www.matthewsplayhouse.com/beautifulthecarolekingmusical.

*The 7:30 p.m. performance on Wednesday, January 24th will be a Pay-What-You-Can performance benefiting the Levine Senior Center. Seating is general admission and there will be no advanced reservations.

Arts at the Abbey presents Awarding-winning Metropolitan Opera singer Emalie Savoy, soprano with Mildred Roche, pianist on January 22, 2024, at 8:00 PM as part of Arts at the Abbey. They will perform works by Fauré, Wagner, Donaudy and others. The concert will be held in the Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt Holly Rd, Belmont NC 28120. Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted.
The college will also continue a livestream service which can be found on the college’s website at https://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/artslive/

A native of Schenectady, New York, Ms. Savoy completed The Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program and holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Vocal Performance from The Juilliard School.
Mildred holds degrees from Converse University and Boston University. She is now director and coordinator of the Accompanying Program at Converse University and works directly with the Opera program and teaches related classes. Ms. Savoy also teaches at Converse and Belmont Abbey.

The Concert Series hosts the National Lutheran Choir during their national tour in their 38th year. The choir is conducted by Jennaya Robinson in her inaugural year with the ensemble. The group's repertoire includes hymns, choral classics, contemporary works, spirituals and major new works commissioned by the National Lutheran Choir. Their mission is to celebrate, invigorate and expand sacred choral music, bringing inspiration and meaning to people of diverse faiths and backgrounds.

Every spring, our Raptor Hospital takes in dozens of baby raptors who need a little help growing big and strong before returning to the wild. While we prepare for the busiest time of year, we invite you to be part of the process!

Join us February 10th for a heartwarming day on the Raptor Trail to celebrate baby raptors and the work our dedicated team puts in to help them along in their journeys. Our passionate Raptor Hospital staff members will be on the trail to demonstrate the special care these birds receive. Learn about the work it takes to care for a baby raptor, from special feeding techniques to the tools we use to keep them warm.

We'll also have baby-themed programs throughout the day with some of our avian ambassadors that you won't want to miss.

Schedule:

11:00 AM - Meet a Raptor
1:00 PM - Fly-By
2:30 PM - Keeper Chat

At this event, YOU can help our Raptor Hospital team prepare for the busy season ahead! We will be accepting items from our registry throughout February. This list was specially created with items highly needed for baby season, so your donations will go directly towards helping baby raptors! Items can be brought to our Visitor's Center or shipped to us directly at 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte and Women’s Chorus of Charlotte are fortunate to work with some of the most of talented keyboard artists anywhere. They will astonish you with their playing in very special, one-night-only showcase performance. Join us and be swept away by the dazzling keyboard skills of Claudio Olivera (principal accompanist), Budd Kirby (assistant director), Scott Whitesell (assistant accompanist), and Julian Lewis (chorus member and professional pianist).

The Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) is excited to announce its first signature event of 2024, A Speakeasy Soiree, on Friday, March 22 at The Revelry in Camp North End. Enjoy a 1920s-style evening with signature cocktails, culinary experiences, music, a live auction and a special announcement from executive director, Erin Santos-Primis.

8th Annual
Tosco Music Holiday Party

Monday, December 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Knight Theater

Get your tickets now for Monday, December 18 when Tosco Music will transform Knight Theater into Charlotte's living room for an evening of holiday songs and singalongs with 1,200 friends and neighbors. Come experience the joy Tosco Music brings to Charlotte’s community!

As with all Tosco Music Parties, Tosco Music Holiday Party features a dozen diverse performers plus audience singalongs throughout the evening led by John Tosco and the TMP House Band & Singalong Choir. Enjoy classic and contemporary songs of the season in a variety of music styles at a concert that's great for school-aged kids and grandparents alike. Bring the whole family to celebrate the holidays with live music together! Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount - call the Group Ticket Office at Blumenthal Performing Arts 704-348-5752.

Don't miss this Tosco Music tradition! Performers for the 8th Annual Tosco Music Holiday Party include:

Caroline Keller Band
Quentin Talley & The Soul Providers
Wanda Lopez & su Latin BandAustin McNeill
Province of Thieves
JazzArts All-Star Youth Ensemble
Kevin Jones & Stephanie Massey
Reeve Coobs
Asa Young
Kendall & Hannah Rose Tosco
The Ivey Ringers
Trevor Cook
The Charlotte Singers

Don't wait to get your tickets - call the box office today!
Blumenthal Performing Arts Box Office: 704-372-1000

Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble is a non-profit, 7 octave, double handbell choir that plays advanced level music written by many of the top composers. We have been entertaining Charlotte area audiences for over 10 years! Join us for our concert series, “Be All Merry!” as we celebrate the holiday spirit and spread the joy of music and bells!

Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble is a non-profit, 7 octave, double handbell choir that plays advanced level music written by many of the top composers. We have been entertaining Charlotte area audiences for over 10 years! Join us for our concert series, “Be All Merry!” as we celebrate the holiday spirit and spread the joy of music and bells!

Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble is a non-profit, 7 octave, double handbell choir that plays advanced level music written by many of the top composers. We have been entertaining Charlotte area audiences for over 10 years! Join us for our concert series, “Be All Merry!” as we celebrate the holiday spirit and spread the joy of music and bells!