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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!

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.