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Caritas A Cappella Ensemble will present a concert of Christmas and holiday music on December 16. The set will include settings of familiar carols as well as beautiful motets composed by modern and Renaissance composers. The event will conclude with a fresh Christmas spiritual, arranged by Kirchner.

Presented in partnership between Levine Museum of the New South, Fiestas Patrias, and Manolo’s Bakery.
Bring your family and meet us for a day filled with Pastorela, singing, dancing, arts & crafts, face painting, storytime, fun trivia games, an exhibition of children’s toys, and the largest Rosca de Reyes in the Carolinas.  Admission is FREE! 

SouthPark gives the gift of finding everything in one place, and there's a 100% chance of holiday cheer in SouthPark during the Holiday Hop, a new neighborhood experience that makes it easy to hop and shop for one extended weekend with festive community events, exclusive retail and restaurant deals, free shuttle rides, and holiday window displays designed by local artists in partnership with SouthPark small businesses.

This family friendly festival, which is expected to draw in thousands of visitors from throughout the region, will showcase a variety of local and regional contemporary folk artists - whose work will be for sale - as well a artist demos, hands-on art activities for kids, live music, food from area restaurants and food truck vendors, a beer garden, and more!

At Carolina Raptor Center's Raptor Recess, traverse the Raptor Trail and let the landscape come alive with classic yard games strategically placed along the route, encouraging friendly competition and creating moments of shared joy for visitors of all ages.

For those seeking a more immersive experience, raptor-themed games offer a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world while having fun. Engage in challenges inspired by the incredible abilities of these feathered ambassadors, and gain a deeper appreciation for their role in our ecosystem.

Beyond the games, special programs shed light on the importance of enrichment in ensuring the welfare of resident birds. Explore the innovative methods employed by the Carolina Raptor Center to promote the physical and mental well-being of their avian ambassadors.

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

Join us on the Raptor Trail for a day of discovery, laughter, and connection with the fascinating world of raptors!

All programs and activities at Raptor Recess are included with admission.

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.

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center will host its 5th annual Communication Counts 5k timed race and Kids Dash at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte. All registrants will receive a t-shirt and 5k racers will also receive a race medal.

This event will raise critical funds that provide access to superior speech-language and hearing services that empower and transform lives to anyone in need in our community.

Doo-wop & R&B

The Drifters are back on the road performing their classic hits from the last six decades! The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of fame, performed for the President of the United States, and is listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. Don’t miss their brand-new tour performing all the classic hits such as ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘You’re ‘More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Up On The Roof,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin In The Back Row’, ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’, ‘Down On The Beach,’ ‘Hello Happiness’ and many, many more!

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts invites the public to attend a special “Pay What You Can Performance” of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The award-winning musical, based on the remarkable true story of Carole King’s rise to stardom, promises to be a highlight of the cultural season. 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.

The Pay What You Can (PWYC) shows at Matthews Playhouse are intended to make the performing arts more accessible to the wider community. As an added bonus, the theatre donates a large portion of the proceeds to a local non-profit organization. Seating is general admission and is first come, first serve. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m., due to the popularity of this production, the theatre recommends arriving early to ensure a seat. The lobby to the Matthews Community Center will be open at 6:30 p.m. and audiences will begin seating at approximately 7:00 p.m.


More Information: Pay What You Can Performance of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Performance Date & Time: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.

Location: Fullwood Theatre inside the Matthews Community Center: 100 East McDowell Street, Matthews, NC

When to arrive: The theatre lobby will open at 6:30 p.m. and doors open at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Parking: Free parking is available on site.

Seating & Reservations: There are no reservations. Seating is general admission and is first come first serve.

Donations & Payment: Donations are taken at the door- cash or credit ($10 or more per person is the recommended donation amount, but any amount will be accepted).

About our Nonprofit Partner: A large portion of the donations will go to the Levine Senior Center, a non-profit organization serving adults 50+ in Matthews, NC.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is running January 19 - 28, 2024 at Matthews Playhouse. Visit matthewsplayhouse.com or call (704) 846-8343 for more information.

The eerily funny musical comedy, RIDE THE CYCLONE will begin its 11 performance run this Friday, January 19 at the Hickory Community Theatre. Tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for students and youth 18 and under.. Performances will continue through February 10. Part tragedy, part comedy, it's the story of a high school choir that boards a faulty roller coaster with tragic results. For more information visit hickory theatre dot org.

Join the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Omega Tau Omega Chapter for PINK GOES RED 2024! Our program will focus on heart health and its impact on women, healthy heart nutrition, and a Mixed Fit session lead by Kameta Jackson of B-fit Studio! These are tools you can take with you and share with loved ones. Wear something comfortable and red to help us celebrate National Wear Red Day for heart health. Join us at the LOOM in downtown Fort Mill, SC for our first event of the year. RSVP at https://fb.me/e/3h9SAVxjM and bring a friend or two. We’ll meet you there!

Opened in 1973, The Double Door Inn in Charlotte, NC served as a touchstone for blues, rock, zydeco, and reggae musicians around the world.

Music royalty, including Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Koko Taylor, and J. J. Cale, as well as countless local legends, graced the stage in this converted house.

Sadly, economic pressures caused the club to close in 2017.

This film traces the history of the club, from its humble beginnings to international fame and the hundreds of stories in between.

Featuring interviews with club owner Nick Karras and over a dozen musicians, bartenders, music promoters, and fans.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE CHARLOTTE FILM SOCIETY. THIS DECEMBER WOULD HAVE BEEN THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLUB.

Jeffrey Blount is an Emmy award-winning television director and a 2016 inductee to the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame. He worked on shows like Meet the Press, The Today Show, and NBC Nightly News. He has written a book, Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way and will be at the Kannapolis Library on Wednesday, February 21 at 6pm. This is a FREE event, sponsored by The Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Library, working in conjunction with the Kannapolis FOL. The FOL will be selling hardback copies of the book at the event. Mr. Blount will be signing any copies that are purchased.

THE CHARLOTTE SINGERS PRESENT ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT


Get ready for a FREE Holiday Concert that will knock your “Grinch” socks right off!

The Charlotte Singers will showcase familiar carols with new and fresh arrangements, along with a carol sung partly in Spanish and a couple of songs even the most avid Christmas music fans may never have heard. The first performance is on Sunday, December 10 at 4:00 PM at Providence Presbyterian Church’s Christian Life Center. The address is: 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte NC, 28277. A second performance will be held on Sunday, December 17, again at 4:00 PM, this time at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC. 28210.

The Charlotte Singers are a group of 70 singers, ranging in age from 15 to 80+, led by the indomitable and super-talented Helen McCorkle Finch. The choral voices will be accompanied by Mrs. McCorkle Finch on piano, the many and varied percussion talents of Scott Rauschenberg, the flute stylings of Sue Demick, violin virtuosos Albert Dulin and Ed Wielunski, plus the bright sounds of Ken Edmonds and Kyle Gavagan on trumpet. Jill Fung will bring tears to your eyes with her cello, and the Pineville-Charlotte Ringers will make you smile with their beautiful handbell skills, led by Glenn Luetkemeier. Come to a wonderful concert and then go out for Sunday dinner! What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon in December!

The Charlotte singers have been around since 2015, when Helen founded the group with just 7 members. Our numbers have rebounded since the end of the pandemic, and we continue to grow our way to the 100 singers that Helen would love to direct! We welcome everyone! There is a small fee required to cover operating costs. Interested singers should contact Helen McCorkle Finch about attending a rehearsal and/or joining us.

Mrs. McCorkle Finch was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her Bachelor's Degree in piano at Furman University, and earned her Master's Degree in piano from LSU and Georgia State University. Mrs. McCorkle Finch’s experience includes playing with world renowned bass singer Jerome Hines of the Metropolitan Opera, as well as having founded the Park City Singers, a 100-member choral group, in Park City, Utah.

More information about The Charlotte Singers and the 2023 Happy Holidays Concert can be found on their public Facebook Page, The Charlotte Singers, where readers can get a sneak preview of the quality, energy, and professional sound of their performances. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570619146450603/

For information about either performance, or to attend a rehearsal, please contact:

Helen McCorkle Finch, Director

The Charlotte Singers

Email: hmfmusic@carolina.rr.com

Chicago Tribute Band

Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece Chicago Tribute band based out of Atlanta, Ga. established in 2017 and dedicated in reproducing the “Chicago” Concert experience. The group features a tight horn and woodwinds section and vocalists who trade off lead vocals. Chi-Town performs all the familiar and famous songs covering over 4 decades of steady hits from Chicago. This live show is guaranteed to bring back memories!

American Country

Renowned singer-songwriter-entertainer Rockie Lynne’s critically acclaimed albums have received rave reviews from The Associated Press, People Magazine, USA Today, to name a few. Over the last decade, he has appeared nationally on "Good Morning America," ABC News, in the pages of People Magazine and has had four top-40 Hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Known for his chops as an electric guitar player, this performance is sure to please any music lover looking for a great night of live music and stellar musicianship. 

Bluegrass & Americana

Darin and Brooke Aldridge, the highly acclaimed Bluegrass and Americana duo, recently released This Life We’re Livin,’ their ninth recorded project together. The album celebrates the space the husband-and-wife team now occupies - the top of bluegrass music. Darin and Brooke continue to ascend to new heights in the industry while maintaining their easy-going, down-to-earth connection with audiences everywhere.

Musical Theatre

After selling out two performances last year at Cain Center for the Arts, Forever Young is back! Forever Young follows one unforgettable group of friends as they discover the greatest hits of all time! Set in a music-filled suburban basement, this unbelievable heartfelt true story is guaranteed to take you back to the first time you pushed play, tuned in, and set the needle down. Featuring songs by; Billy Joel, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Huey Lewis & The News, Styx, Queen, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Brooks & Dunn, The Black Crows, Bon Jovi, and many more, this multi-award-winning production is jam-packed with powerhouse vocals, dynamite choreography, and one sensational true story that is guaranteed to make you feel forever young.

Violin & Reggae

Born in South Florida to a Jamaican father and Barbadian mother, brothers Malcom and Umoja learned to play violin through South Florida’s public school system and attended Dillard High School for the Performing Arts. Together, they form Sons of Mystro, where they use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs and their own creations accompanied by a DJ & a drummer. Mentored by renowned duo Black Violin, these young stars are on the rise.

Blues Rock

Eric Gales is a blues firebrand. Over 30 years and 18 albums, his passion for the music and his boundless desire to keep it vital has never waned, even when his own light dimmed due to his substance struggles. Throughout it all, he continued to reinvigorate the art form with personal revelation in his lyrics and bold stylistic twists in his guitar playing and songwriting.