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Big Band Jazz

The Joe Gransden 16-piece Big Band is quickly becoming one of the busiest groups on the jazz scene. Originally formed in 2009, Joe and the guys have continued to build momentum and are performing numerous shows around the country. This special show at Cain Center highlights the work of the legendary Tony Bennett and is not to be missed!
Tickets $35-55

Classical

One of the premier music organizations in the Southeastern United States and the oldest operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) connects with more than 100,000 music lovers each year through its lively season of concerts, broadcasts, community events, and robust educational programs. The CSO is committed to its mission of uplifting, entertaining, and educating the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional music experiences.

Canine Entertainment

This cast of performers and stunt dogs will delight audiences of all ages, with high energy excitement from beginning to end. During the Stunt Dog Experience, you will witness some of the most incredible dog stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs. The experience has amazing dog tricks, big air stunts, Frisbee dogs, comedy antics, dancing dogs, athletic feats, and is the most entertaining show of its kind!

Comedy Percussion

Buckets N Boards is a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation, and an incredible variety of musical talents!

Comedy

Originally from Athens, Georgia, Comedian Karen Morgan is a former trial attorney who got her start as a Finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.” Since then, Morgan has performed in comedy clubs and theaters from New York to Hollywood, has been featured on numerous TV programs, and brings laughter to radio listeners around the country with her comedy specials.

Canine Entertainment

This cast of performers and stunt dogs will delight audiences of all ages, with high energy excitement from beginning to end. During the Stunt Dog Experience, you will witness some of the most incredible dog stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs. The experience has amazing dog tricks, big air stunts, Frisbee dogs, comedy antics, dancing dogs, athletic feats, and is the most entertaining show of its kind!

The Jazz for All Educational Concert Series, featuring the Ziad Jazz Quartet, will educate and inspire appreciation for improvisational jazz music. Each month will feature a different artist’s music, and audience members will learn through performance and discussion about the artist and the history and significance of jazz as a music genre. January’s concert is a tribute to the music of Duke Ellington.
Jazz For All is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. will host her annual State of the District address to provide updates on how key legislative initiatives will impact residents of Congressional district NC-12. There will be two separate events – one for residents of Cabarrus County and one for residents of Mecklenburg County. Registration is required and questions can be submitted in advance by completing the registration form at www.adams.house.gov. Both events are open to the press and will be followed by press conferences. Time permitting, reporters may seek 1:1 interviews with Rep. Adams by contacting our Press Secretary Greg Nasif at the contact information above.

Join us for the 2024 LSU Carolinas Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte! Starting at 1:00 PM, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Mardi Gras as talented chefs from the LSU community showcase their gumbo-making skills. This in-person event promises a delightful sensory experience, with the aroma of simmering pots, the sound of laughter, and the taste of authentic Louisiana flavors.
Whether you're a gumbo connoisseur or simply curious to try something new, this cook-off is the perfect opportunity to savor mouthwatering dishes prepared with love and passion. Bring your friends and family along to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious food, friendly competition, and good company. It's free to attend but $30 to taste the gumbo. Don't forget to cast your vote for your favorite gumbo, as the coveted title of "Gumbo Champion" is up for grabs!
So mark your calendars for the 2024 LSU Carolinas Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-Off at Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte. Let the flavors transport you to the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where the spirit of Mardi Gras comes alive with every bite. We can't wait to see you there!

We kick off Black History Month as we welcome food historians Clarissa Lynch and Chef Cheryl Henry, to the Polk Kitchen House. They will lead a discussion of foodways from the Caribbean tot he Americas that was prepared in the 18th - early 19th century by enslaved persons for their families. Clarissa and Cheryl will also share open hearth cooking techniques through hands on participation. Although sampling is prohibited, the experience and the smells will be plentiful. This class will be limited to eight (8) participants and the minimum age to participate is 18 years and older.

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. will host her annual State of the District address to provide updates on how key legislative initiatives will impact residents of Congressional district NC-12. There will be two separate events – one for residents of Cabarrus County and one for residents of Mecklenburg County. Registration is required and questions can be submitted in advance by completing the registration form at www.adams.house.gov. Both events are open to the press and will be followed by press conferences. Time permitting, reporters may seek 1:1 interviews with Rep. Adams by contacting our Press Secretary Greg Nasif at the contact information above.

Religion and education, when considered together in the context of juvenile education, have produced an enduring sense of tension in American culture, and across its political spectrum. Imagine the effect on a society when the relationship is proscribed by an outside culture, such as when the United States and other Allied nations played an active role “reconstructing” Japan to meet the norms of Western nations. Jolyon Thomas, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania adopts a supranational approach to this analysis when he tracks the fallout of the 1947 Settlement, a post-World War II agreement that ostensibly clarified the relationship between religion and education in the new society. Instead, the settlement elicited considerable confusion and fueled debate over patriotic ritual, moral instruction, vocational training, and sex education. Thomas also upends some conventional narratives about late twentieth-century “secularization,” while showing how religious studies offers indispensable tools for understanding some of the most vexing legal and political dilemmas of our time.
￨religiousstudies.charlotte.edu


Feb. 15; 6 p.m. with a reception at 5 p.m.; The Dubois Center

The Bible is no relic. The stories it tells mirror human behavior of our own time. It is, in fact, one of the most powerful and influential texts we know. Barbara Thiede, Ph.D.’s Male Friendship, Homosociality, and Women in the Hebrew Bible: Malignant Fraternities explores how male relationships—both divine and mortal—are depicted in these texts. Male friendships and alliances are crucial to both biblical culture and our contemporary one. They undergird biblical culture as they undergird our own. Disturbingly, both in the Bible and in our own time, male relationships often rely on shared sexual experience and sexual violence against women. We should ask: why do the Bible’s toxic male relationships seem so familiar and frighteningly real even in our own time? Doing so will empower and enable us in finding solutions, answers, and hope.￨clas.charlotte.edu/ps
Jan.30; 7 p.m. with a reception at 6 p.m.; The Dubois Center

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AREAA Charlotte Metro Chapter Hosts 2024 Lunar New Year Gala and Board Installation at the NASCAR Hall of Fame

Charlotte, North Carolina – January 17, 2024

The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Charlotte Metro Chapter is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2024 Lunar New Year Gala and Board Installation, scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2024. The event will be held at the prestigious NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Truist is the Title sponsor of the event.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we mark the inauguration of the 2024 AREAA Charlotte Metro board. The Gala promises an immersive experience, blending celebration, networking, and recognition of our journey since the chapter's inception.

Highlights of the evening include an interactive racing simulation complemented by a selection of drinks and appetizers, providing attendees with a unique and engaging experience. The Hall of Honor will host a gourmet dinner, creating a sophisticated backdrop for the festivities.

This premier event offers a platform for networking with esteemed leaders in the real estate industry from Charlotte and across North America. Community leaders from the City of Charlotte and the State of North Carolina will also attend, fostering connections and collaborations.

The 2024 board officers to be installed include:

- Linda Goss, President
- Rachel Chen, Immediate Past President
- Doug Sutherland, Secretary and Vice President
- Kiran Patel, Board Member
- Bill Nethery, Board Member
- Joe Nygen, Board Member
- LaRay Hampton, Board Member
- Eddie Chang, Board Member
- June Kim, Board Member

Additionally, we will honor Founder and Immediate Past President Rachel Chen for her outstanding contributions to the chapter over the years.
Tickets for this historic event can be purchased by visiting the chapter's website at https://cltareaa.org/.

About AREAA Charlotte Metro Chapter:
Established in 2021, AREAA Charlotte Metro Chapter is a local division of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). The chapter is dedicated to promoting sustainable homeownership and commercial real estate investment opportunities in Asian American communities, creating a powerful national voice for housing and real estate professionals serving this dynamic market.

Founded in 2003, the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is a national nonprofit trade organization with more than 18,000 members dedicated to improving the lives of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community through homeownership. Visit areaa.org for more information.

For media inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

For Additional Information: LaRay Hampton
AREAA Charlotte Metro Chapter
Email: LaRay.Hampton@exprealty.com
Phone:925-787-4494

Join PSMD at our Prosperity Church location for a day of food, fun, and FREE preview classes at our Winter Open House.

Pre-registration is highly recommended. Visit https://music-dance.org/open-house to reserve your spot today!

Celebrating Dry January with a Counter Culture Club Preview Party of their January festival.
All beverages are non alcoholic including signature cocktail mocktails made with Ritual NA spirit botanicals.
Giveaways like VIP passes to the festival, swag bags, tarot card reading,Music by Cosmic Guest.
Come and be social!! Mobile pay parking across the street

Join us at Wing Haven for an evening of special wines while strolling through our gardens to kick off the 30th annual Gardeners' Garden Tour.

Enjoy a tasting of fine wines staged throughout Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary and the SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden and learn from our garden staff and volunteers about the history of each garden area with insightful detail of the flora and fauna that surround you.

Price includes wine tasting with curated paired bites, hosted garden conversation, live music, and (1) ticket to the Gardeners' Garden Tour Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. All proceeds benefit the preservation and programs of Wing Haven.

Purchase your advance tickets for the 30th annual Gardeners' Garden Tour.

The tour features private area gardens as well as open visitation both days at Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden, and the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden. Be inspired!

Title Sponsor Blackhawk Garden Center

Garden Tour Hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This event happens rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable. Proceeds benefit Wing Haven’s gardens and programs.

The public can get information regarding voter registration and get IDs if needed.

Embrace the magic of music while supporting the arts at Shelby High School. Let the power of love and community unite in a night to remember!

Date: February 14th, 2024
Buffet Start: 6PM
Doors Open: 7:30PM
Show TIme: 8PM
Location: Don Gibson Theatre

A Valentine's Dinner & Concert Benefit for the Shelby High Fine Arts Department and Shelby Rotary Club service projects addressing youth hunger and literacy