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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.

Musical Theater

Cain Center for the Arts presents a brand-new initiative that puts the area’s most skilled theatre students together with a challenging piece of musical theater for an exciting process resulting in a unique staged concert. Produced by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge and Metrolina Theatre Association, BE MORE CHILL is a musical with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, and a book by Joe Tracz (The Lightning Thief). Based on the 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini, the musical follows Jeremy Heere, an average teenager until he finds out about "The Squip," a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school.

Musical Theater

Cain Center for the Arts presents a brand-new initiative that puts the area’s most skilled theatre students together with a challenging piece of musical theater for an exciting process resulting in a unique staged concert. Produced by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge and Metrolina Theatre Association, BE MORE CHILL is a musical with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, and a book by Joe Tracz (The Lightning Thief). Based on the 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini, the musical follows Jeremy Heere, an average teenager until he finds out about "The Squip," a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school.

Join Joanne Shaw Taylor and her stellar band performing songs from her critically acclaimed studio album, Nobody's Fool, as well as songs from the upcoming new album. Her guitar prowess, vocal abilities, and songwriting talents reach new heights as she presents a bold slate of material at the peak of her career. Joanne will also dig deep into her rich back catalogue where she will hand-pick songs from her previous recordings along with classic blues songs. Taylor has become one of the hottest live acts on the modern Blues scene, and soon you’ll see why. You don’t want to miss Joanne Shaw Taylor in this unforgettable night of soul and blues-rock!

Musical Theater

Cain Center for the Arts presents a brand-new initiative that puts the area’s most skilled theatre students together with a challenging piece of musical theater for an exciting process resulting in a unique staged concert. Produced by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge and Metrolina Theatre Association, BE MORE CHILL is a musical with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, and a book by Joe Tracz (The Lightning Thief). Based on the 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini, the musical follows Jeremy Heere, an average teenager until he finds out about "The Squip," a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school.

Musical Theater

Cain Center for the Arts presents a brand-new initiative that puts the area’s most skilled theatre students together with a challenging piece of musical theater for an exciting process resulting in a unique staged concert. Produced by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge and Metrolina Theatre Association, BE MORE CHILL is a musical with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, and a book by Joe Tracz (The Lightning Thief). Based on the 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini, the musical follows Jeremy Heere, an average teenager until he finds out about "The Squip," a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school.

Family Live Show

Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage!

Family Live Show

Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage!

Comedy

After a sell-out performance this fall, Jeff Allen returns to Cain Center for the Arts for another leg of his “Are We There Yet?” tour! Jeff’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. A live comedy favorite, Jeff has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Netflix, Comedy Central, and more.

Singer Songwriter

Over the course of her colorful career, singer songwriter Susan Werner has cultivated a reputation as a daring and innovative songwriter with a killer live show. She boldly endeavors to weave old with new to create altogether new genres of music when existing ones do not suit her muse, and she regularly keeps audiences guessing and laughing simultaneously.

Put on your favorite boots and join us for a camp-themed friend- and fundraiser featuring music by Faultline, “Boot Pong,” an exclusive “experiences” auction, and more! All proceeds benefit our camps for adults with developmental disabilities. You'll also get the opportunity to meet campers, their families/caregivers, and volunteers to learn more about the fun and joy of camp!

Solo Piano

Now in her fourth decade of creating music and touring, Spielberg has had a long and storied career as a pianist, composer, recording artist, entrepreneur, speaker, writer, music therapy advocate and educator. Spielberg has been hailed as one of America’s most popular contemporary female pianists/composers and one of the most expressive pianists of our time.