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Discovery Place Science stays open late for adults to explore the Museum in a kids-free environment during this recurring monthly series. Admission includes access to all Discovery Place Science permanent exhibits and labs plus animal encounters, science shows and entrance into the featured exhibition Dogs! A Science Tail. Cash bar, food trucks and live entertainment round out the experience.

Join the Charlotte Area Chamber 2024 Business Expo to showcase your products and services, network with other professionals, and gain exposure in the community.

Local and regional businesses will come together at the Charlotte Area Chamber Business Expo 2024 to showcase their products and services, network with other professionals, and gain exposure in the community with no barriers! From our entrepreneurs to our most renowned professionals, we invite all to come together and create a networking event like no other right here in the Queen City.

Face-to-face communication is still the most effective way to build a solid relationship, and business expos are an effective tool for creating brand awareness among customers, boosting sign-ups, and generating leads. The 2024 Business Expo will be a great forum to grow your professional network, discover fresh industry trends, and make lasting impressions in the business world. With over 150+ exhibitors expected to participate and 2500+ attendees coming, everyone will have the chance to explore a wide variety of businesses and connect with potential partners.

Information about booth space, sponsorship opportunities, and attendee registration can be found on the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce’s website.

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Join author Elizabeth Engelhardt for a conversation and book signing for her work Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America, which highlights fascinating and important facets of women’s history in the United States.

From the eighteenth century well into the twentieth, entrepreneurial women ran boardinghouses throughout the South. Owned and operated by Black, Jewish, Native American, and white women, rich and poor, immigrant and native-born, these lodgings were often hubs of business innovation and engines of financial independence for their owners.


Boardinghouse Women draws on a vast archive to recover boardinghouse women’s stories, revealing what happened in the kitchens, bedrooms, hallways, back stairs, and front porches as well as behind closed doors—legacies still with us today.
Copies of Boardinghouse Women will be available to purchase onsite at the event, while supplies last.


A book signing will begin immediately following the conversation.

The Park CDC will host its first ever biannual Community Breakfast fundraiser. This event will be held on Friday, March 29th from 8:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at The Park Church Community Life Center (6029 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216).

We invite you to join us for a morning of good food, fellowship, and fun as we celebrate the essence of what makes West Charlotte so special - its community! We're looking forward to unplugging from all things digital and enjoying meaningful connections with our neighbors, program participants, volunteers, and community members such as yourself!

See the attached flyer for more details. Proceeds from this event will benefit The Park CDC's Healthy Living programs.

We hope to see you there!

One of Dr. Christopher Moore’s (University of South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology) major interests as an archaeologist has been to understand how the earliest Paleoamericans lived and interacted with megafauna species. Just how implicated should humans be in the extinction of these ice age animals? In a new study, Moore and his colleagues used a forensic technique more commonly used to identify blood on objects at crime scenes to investigate this question.

To attend via Zoom, register via this link: bit.ly/3NV8yXJ

The UNC Charlotte Jazz Ensemble comes uptown to present a night of swinging Sinatra tunes with guest vocalist John Love. From classy to sassy, songs like “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Nice N Easy,” “My Way,” and “The Lady is a Tramp” will bring cabaret flair to the Booth Playhouse.

A lifelong admirer and student of all things Sinatra, John Love has been performing Frank’s tunes since age ten in 1970. As a Sinatraphile he intends to honor, not impersonate “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” While he sings with undeniable voice and manner similarities, remember there is only one Frank! Performing with great bands and arrangements, Mr. Love has raised considerable contributions for various charities and community causes in North Carolina. Mr. Love performs frequently with The Doug Burns Big Band, a Charlotte based 20-piece band. Their most recent collaborative recording, Love Trumps Hate, is available on all streaming services. With each new generation, one thing remains the same: it’s easy to fall in love with this music!

Join the Department of Music for this benefit concert supporting student scholarships!

Purchase Tickets
VIP Tickets: $100 & $75 (Tickets include Premium Seating and VIP Post-Concert Reception)- https://ecom.charlotte.edu/C21561_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2784&SINGLESTORE=true
General Admission Tickets: $15- https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/uptown-sinatra-with-the-unc-charlotte-jazz-ensemble-and-special-guest-john-love
Request your CoA+A Majors ticket. (Limited Availability)- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco7Nz6Y06epl5jw9UkRQLHgmClsmvwDXOuoGQu1ZVZ6EVUWA/viewform
All proceeds will support the Department of Music Scholarship Fund


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Discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics at STEAM On the Wing & On the Water. Join Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation's Quest Nature Center and the Carolina Raptor Center at Latta Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 13, from 10 AM to 3 PM, kicking off the Centennial Celebration for 100 years of Mountain Island Lake.

This free event is designed for all ages, offering an immersive experience in STEAM disciplines. Taking place at Latta Nature Preserve, the event features two components:

At the Carolina Raptor Center, explore STEAM On the Wing with free access to the Raptor Trail, a zoo highlighting birds of prey and home to more than 30 avian ambassadors. Engage with community partners to learn about wildlife conservation.

At Quest Nature Center, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation hosts STEAM On the Water. Dive into aquatic ecology with local organizations, unraveling the science and secrets beneath the water.

Join us for this educational adventure at STEAM On the Wing & On the Water, where learning comes to life against the scenic backdrop of Latta Nature Preserve!

Participating organizations include:

Duke Energy
Catawba Riverkeeper
Charlotte Water
The Schiele Museum
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste
Mecklenburg County Stormwater Services
Parks and Recreation Natural Resources
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Charlotte Wildlife Stewards
Mecklenburg Audubon Society
M. Alexander Middle School
Queens University
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
Davidson Land Conservancy

We invite people of all ages to join us as we offer the Concord Community free opportunities for wellness activities, health education, and preventive screenings. Connect with local faith organizations and community health care partners to raise awareness of health risks and demonstrate healthy habits to promote organizational benefits and community resources! In addition, join us for a free concert with our very special guest, Grammy Award-Winning artist, Mr. Rudy Currence!

It's time to celebrate the 10th Annual Charlotte Family Festival & Walk for Bleeding Disorders!
As part of our largest fundraiser, the Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina (BDFNC) is hoping to raise $60,0000 for the bleeding disorders community. One-hundred percent of all funds raised goes directly to support individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders in North Carolina through: financial assistance, medical IDs, scholarships, travel grants, educational programs, support groups, camps for children with bleeding disorders, and by supporting research to improve treatments and develop cures for bleeding disorders. The Family Festival & Walk includes a walk in Uptown Charlotte and a street fair including live entertainment and activities for all ages to celebrate the accomplishments of the fundraisers and raise up the bleeding disorders community.

Sponsorships are still available. Contact festival@bleedingdisordersnc.org for more information.

Join Nation Ford Land Trust for this limited-access visit to an historic slave cemetery as we learn about and honor those who are buried there.

In 2022, a single grave site was discovered on private property in York County. With the help of archaeologists, property owners Andrew and Mary Lazenby discovered 144 gravesites believed to be those of enslaved Africans. The cemetery property, protected by a conservation easement with Nation Ford Land Trust, will never be developed. We have a rare opportunity to honor and share the story of these lost ancestors. Join us again this year as we continue to honor and share the story of these lost ancestors.

Our program will explore the funerary traditions of enslaved Africans and we will honor the 144 Lost Ancestors. This program will also include an opportunity to speak to the landowners and others who are a part of this fascinating project.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets bought online are $10 per individual. Day-of individual tickets are $12, cash only. Children 12 and under may enter for free. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is excited to announce, Celebration of The Arts Scholarship Gala; in recognition of 50 years of the arts! Event proceeds benefit chapter scholarships. Here is why the public should attend:
• Enjoy the sultry sounds of the Terence Young Jazz Experience
• DJ 360 spinning a non-stop flow of music
• VIP tickets available
• Proceeds benefit chapter scholarships!

A family friendly free concert of music from the big screen and video game screens. Music to include Phantom of the Opera, Jurassic Park, Lord of the Rings, a Suite of Video Game music and others. A fun way to introduce both children and newcomers to live orchestral music.

Kick off the weekend early and get your adrenaline fix at Charlotte Roller Derby's THROWDOWN THURSDAY on May 16th, 2024 - Proudly sponsored by The Common Market - Plaza Midwood. Grab your squad and roll out for an epic night… 🛼 Hard-hitting derby action. 🍺 Cold Beer. 🌭 Food. 💰 Raffles. 👕 Merch. 🤾‍♂️ Halftime Games!

What if you were only 53 seconds away from turning your dream business into a reality? You’ll never know unless you try!

South Piedmont's Small Business Center, the Southwest Region of the Small Business Center Network, and Fifth Third Bank are giving you the opportunity to take a chance on yourself and compete to win $10,000, $5,000 or $2,500. Submissions for the 53 Ideas Pitch Competition will be accepted May 5 through May 31. Take action now and get your entry in before the deadline.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

Visit 53ideas.com between May 5 and May 31 to record, upload your 53-second pitch and complete an entry submission.

Learn in the beginning of June if judges select your idea as one of the top 53 entries. If so, you'll move on to the next pitch round and be one step closer to a shot for the top cash prizes.

Sign-up and participate in training to help you prepare for the next round of the competition and to further develop your idea.

During the week of July 8th pitch virtually before judges to try to secure a spot in the top 10.

Get $250 if your idea is selected as one of the top 10 and take advantage of coaching to help you perfect your pitch for the final round.

Pitch as a top 10 contestant in the final round to compete for $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500. The final pitch round will be in-person before judges and broadcast to an online audience this July.

Enter now at 53ideas.com

The Changes We Have Seen — Charlotte Through the Eyes of Former Charlotte Reporters:
Fannie Flono, Mary Newsom, Lew Powell and Mark Washburn

What happens when you bring four former Charlotte Observer writers together to talk about the many social, cultural, educational and business changes that have taken place in the city over the past thirty years?
There is only one way to find out as hosts Tom Hanchett and Shelia Bumgarner question these four amazing journalists who covered the city during Charlotte’s Golden Age of Journalism.

Presented by the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room and the Charlotte Museum of History

Come join us for an hour long informational session to learn about the steps to become a disaster volunteer, and how The Salvation Army provides food service and emotional spiritual care to those impacted by disasters.



Lunch will be provided for attendees!

Join us at Pop N Pour, the Charlotte Wine and Beer Festival where 100% of the proceeds benefit charity. Enjoy unlimited wine and beer samples, live music, games, raffles, and food from Angry Ales.

Summer is fast approaching, and we are busy prepping the herbs and spices we will need to start preserving summer's bounty. We have collected the needed spices to make our favorite kitchen pepper which will be used to season many a receipt. A longtime favorite of the cooks at Polk birthplace is making Crowdie Cheese with herbs and spices we collect from the garden served on a piece of toast. Receipts may have been simpler during the 18th century, but herbs and spices were often used when possible or available. Let's not forget the vegetables that are being harvested from the garden! A medley of cucumber, onion and squash cooked in butter will finish out the menu. We will be glad to share our secrets but no the food.

You’re invited to our upcoming “Friendraiser” hosted by our friends at Pilot Brewing!
Join us for an afternoon of craft beer, friends, raffle give aways, & community impact. We invite all of our current supporters, volunteers, and friends to come and to bring a friend who may not yet know about our work.
This is your chance to get to know MaShonna, our incoming Chief Dignity Officer & learn more about Project Outpour.
All are invited! Come prepared to sip & savor in support of our cause at Project Outpour!
Details:
Entry is Free - Beer and food truck snacks available for purchase
Saturday, June 1, 2024 1pm - 4pm EST
Pilot Brewing, 1331 Central Ave., Ste 104 Charlotte, NC 28205

🧀 Mac and Cheese Contest Judges Needed!! 🧀
Join us on June 15 from 1-3pm for our annual Mac & Cheese Contest that benefits our friends at Good Soles!
Your ticket gets you in to sample 8-9 different mac and cheese dishes and vote for our top winners who stand to win some pretty fly prizes!
HALF of all ticket sales will be donated directly to Good Soles so we need your support!!
Grab your ticket here: https://bit.ly/4bnQvmA and get ready for a cheesy spoonful of fun & philanthropy!