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North Carolina is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to marijuana. There is a bill in the General Assembly that would legalize it, but it is unlikely to pass. Yet, there are dispensaries around the state offering hemp-based products that have some of the same effects as marijuana. If that’s legal, why isn’t marijuana and why is our state taking such a conservative approach?

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, known for its popular theatre education programs and live performances for young people, has announced its School of Theatre acting class schedule and student performance dates for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

Students will come to class one day a week starting the week of September 12 and continuing through February 10, 2023. Class dates and times vary, please see schedule. Each week students will build on material learned in class. Participating students will eligible to audition for the following Spring 2023 School of Theatre productions:

THE CHOCOLATE WAR- March 17-18, 2023

SCHOOL DAYS- March 18, 2023

MISS NELSON IS MISSING- March 18-19, 2023

MATILDA JR.- March 24 -25, 2023

ZOMBIE PROM- March 25-26, 2023


Parents who want to learn more about the School of Theatre classes and/or register their children may do so by going to www.matthewsplayhouse.com/classes222. Anyone who registers before August 12, 2022 will receive $20 off their class registrations.

This summer CTTC is giving focus to the origin of theatre productions by beginning at the beginning with the playwright. The work of the playwright is central to the world of theatre. They are the originator, interpreter, and voice of individual communities and institutions. Playwrights have the power to write stories that reflect and shape our culture. Through their writing, they introduce audiences to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences, challenge societal norms, and encourage critical thinking.

For two weekends CTTC will shine a spotlight on two different playwrights, presenting a directed and rehearsed reading of their play. This unique event offers audiences a rare opportunity to witness fresh, original stories from voices in our own community.

Yo! This Is What It Is, written by Hilda Willis is the true story of Terence, a gifted Black athlete and Army veteran whose life spirals into addiction, homelessness, and despair after a series of traumatic events. This is a tribute to all those battling unseen wounds.

Leave No, by Kittridge “Kitty” Janvrin, a clever comedy that asks the question, what happens when you can only destroy the thing you love? Characters, Jane and Avery find themselves experiencing similar ailments that remove them from the things they love most but bring them together in an unlikely fashion.

This summer CTTC is giving focus to the origin of theatre productions by beginning at the beginning with the playwright. The work of the playwright is central to the world of theatre. They are the originator, interpreter, and voice of individual communities and institutions. Playwrights have the power to write stories that reflect and shape our culture. Through their writing, they introduce audiences to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences, challenge societal norms, and encourage critical thinking.

For two weekends CTTC will shine a spotlight on two different playwrights, presenting a directed and rehearsed reading of their play. This unique event offers audiences a rare opportunity to witness fresh, original stories from voices in our own community.

Yo! This Is What It Is, written by Hilda Willis is the true story of Terence, a gifted Black athlete and Army veteran whose life spirals into addiction, homelessness, and despair after a series of traumatic events. This is a tribute to all those battling unseen wounds.

Leave No, by Kittridge “Kitty” Janvrin, a clever comedy that asks the question, what happens when you can only destroy the thing you love? Characters, Jane and Avery find themselves experiencing similar ailments that remove them from the things they love most but bring them together in an unlikely fashion.

The R&B star celebrates her new album, Heaux Tales, with a Tiny Desk quarantine concert.

Not even a snowstorm could keep Leon Thomas, the most exciting artist in R&B music today, away from the Tiny Desk.

The ascending R&B talent brings us into her South London home for a four-song quarantine concert.

The trio builds on the elements that defined late '90s R&B by incorporating bare drum patterns and simple harmonies into a riskier song progression.

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The R&B singer tells the (sometimes very messy) story of a love pursued, featuring a fantastic band and a guest spot from trumpeter Keyon Harrold.

The USDA recently stunned growers when it projected the smallest orange harvest for Florida in more than 50 years. The culprit: A tiny insect that's killing off the state's trees — and industry.

Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., wants Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard investigated for "egregious abuse of power." Collins is running for a U.S. Senate seat in the fall.

Adrian Crutchfield's Private Party IV: Back to School Concert Edition, featuring Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield with special guest vocalist and entertainer Jessica Macks. Join us for "A Celebration of Adrian Crutchfield Day", Sunday August 11th, 7pm Northwest School of Arts Auditorium, Charlotte NC.

Portion of proceeds to benefit Northwest School of Arts!

International Recording Artist Adrian Crutchfield comes back home to The Northwest School of Arts, for this exclusive concert and fundraising event. Limited "Gold Circle Tickets" are available.

Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield is known around the world for creating and performing music in a variety of genres such as jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock, and more. Adrian’s star began shining at the age of four when he received his first saxophone during a concert in Roanoke, VA from acclaimed jazz artist Kenny G; who noticed Adrian’s interest from the audience, stopped the show, and invited him to the stage, playing a childish melody, and finally bestowing the sax to young Adrian.

Known as the last horn-man to perform and record (2012-2016) with Prince and the New Power Generation; Adrian is featured on many of Prince’s final masterpieces including the 2017 Grammy-Nominated Hit-N-Run Phase 2.

Adrian has also had the privilege of performing with many of today’s brightest stars such as Lionel Richie, Bette Midler, Ceelo Green, R&B icon Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia Barrino, KC and JoJo, and with hip hop superstar Young Jeezy. In jazz Mr. Crutchfield has been featured by names such as Brian Culbertson, Kim Waters, Mike Philips, Alex Bugnon, Jeff Lorber, and Branford Marsalis; and with legendary groups such as Fourplay and The Gap Band featuring Charlie Wilson.

Praised by saxophonist Dave Koz as a favorite and most highly anticipated up-and-coming artist; this saxophone aficionado is one of his generation’s most prolific and lauded musicians.

Don't miss this exclusive concert event!

The Toronto-based R&B artist’s voice is light and airy, but cozy. In reimaginations of his songs, Sylo reflects his quick growth as an artist.

With its fusion of funk, jazz, Afrobeats and R&B, the British band conveys a radical mission to choose joy.

Ohio State dominated most of the night, and all through the playoffs

Historical novelist Cecelia Holland ventures into fantasy with this tale of a mute princess and a dragon. Critic Jason Heller says the book has an intriguing and unexpected core of Gothic romance.

With Oregon set to end pandemic restrictions, Pastor Shon Neyland is fighting to get his congregation vaccinated. The vaccination rate within Black communities lags behind the state's overall numbers.

Queen Elizabeth, who reigned for 70 years as Britain's monarch, died Thursday at Balmoral, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. She was 96. Her son Charles, 73, is now king.