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Join the Alzheimer’s Association for the annual Charlotte Memory Gala, an event that celebrates the lives of loved ones impacted by dementia, as well as raises funds to underwrite the Association’s support, education, advocacy and research initiatives. Connect with community and business leaders during an elegant evening that features a reception, dinner, powerful mission moments, an auction, live entertainment and dancing.​ Visit charlottememorygala.org.

Spoken Word, Dance, Music, Song and Visual Artistry, paying homage to Black History, Excellence and Mesmerizing Talent.

On Sunday April 28, 2024, at 5pm, immerse yourself in the transformative power of creativity during “A Night of Artistic Renewal: Representation Equals Power."

This exceptional event produced and curated by Author Dionne D. Hunter and hosted by the always vivacious Laheelah Hunter will profoundly inspire you as Emmy Award Winner Boris "Bluz" Rogers, Charlotte’s Inaugural Poet Laureate "Jay" Ward, Aggie Poet Laureate Essence Connor-Barringer, the Former Head of Poetry at the Raleigh Film Festival D.S. Will, and the award-winning poet Linda Orji grace the stage with soul-stirring spoken word performances.

The artistry doesn’t end there; prepare to witness an awe-inspiring fusion of dance styles as Moving Spirits Inc., blends modern, ballet, and African diaspora dance forms into breathtaking performances. Then marvel at the elegant Urban Ballroom choreography by Robert Wilson of Dancing with Champagne and his partner Tiffany Jaye.

Let the profound messages within the music of multi-talented artists Mason Parker and Tawanna Hughes touch your soul and get swept away by the extraordinary talents of the melodious saxophonist Spunk Adams, while being simultaneously captivated by the visual artwork of Aisha Thomas.

Adding to the captivating experience, Author Dionne D Hunter will imprint an indelible mark on your heart and soul with a powerful excerpt from her short story “I am a Dahomey Warrior!”

During the event, DJ Ron Styles will ensure that the energy never waivers.

“A Night of Artistic Renewal" is more than just a show; it's a celebration of cultural appreciation and a testament to the profound impact of artistic expression.

This transformative event will ignite your imagination, and engage your emotions.

We express our sincere gratitude to the Arts and Science Council for their generous contribution, enabling us to offer tickets to this remarkable event at the accessible price of $15 for adults, while children accompanied by a ticketed adult are granted complimentary admission (please reserve their seats as you purchase yours). We encourage you to secure your tickets promptly, and we recommend arriving early to secure optimal seating, as the doors will open at 4pm. Additionally, we kindly remind you to demonstrate your support for these exceptional artists and technicians by considering the purchase of mementos commemorating their splendid performances or booking them for your own future events.

Lastly, would be remiss if we did not mention that Jared Aaron Sims and Dante Bland will provide for our cinematic and photographic needs during the event.

The Charlotte Youth Ballet brings to the stage its 43rd annual Spring Show production, Cinderella, with the the choreography of Charlotte legend Gay Porter and Bridget Young.

Enjoy our classic storybook ballet with friends and family of all ages.

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Friday March 8th, 2024 *10:30am school show
* especially for schools, homeschool, preschool and seniors (55+). All seats $10. Full run time.

· Saturday March 9th, 2024 2:00pm & 7:00pm
· Sunday March 10th, 2023 2:30pm

Girl Scouts can enjoy a special Before the Curtain presentation before the Sunday matinee performance and receive a free patch. Register at our Girl Scout Page $25 per group for the event.

Sublime, intense, visceral: The full-body experience of the reverberant C.B. Fisk Organ and the 30-voice St. Peter’s Choir will fill your senses with sounds of joy, sorrow, and wonder. This concert features the St. Peter’s Choir, under the direction of Rob Burlington and Andrew Pester, in a concert of 20th-century French music for choir and organ. The program will include Maurice Duruflé’s sublime Requiem and Francis Poulenc’s Quatre motets pour un temps de pénitence. Anna Lenti, soprano, and Jordan Wilson, baritone, will be the featured soloists. At St. Peter's Episcopal Church, enter through the glass doors on 7th St. and ushers will guide you to the historic sanctuary. Doors open at 4:30 with a reception including complimentary refreshments and time to enjoy the historic St. Peter's church.

Anna Lenti is an active choral conductor, music educator, and soprano who specializes in early music and the works of JS Bach. Praised by the New York Times for her “beguiling soprano”, Anna has appeared as a soloist in Vivaldi’s Gloria and Handel’s Dixit Dominus with Fairfield County Chorale and Orchestra, joined New York Polyphony for a concert of Italian music at the Amherst Early Music Festival, performed for an interdisciplinary installation at the Matthew Barney Art Studio, and appeared as a soloist with TENET on their Praetorius Vespers program. Anna performs regularly with Bach Vespers at Holy Trinity, The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, The Choir of St. Luke in the Fields, Clarion Music Ensemble, Sounding Light, Manhattan Chorale, Great Music in a Great Space, and Apollo’s Fire. From 2015-2019 Anna worked as a full-time Upper and Middle School Music Teacher at Kent Place School in Summit, NJ, where she directed various vocal ensembles and taught courses in general music.

Dr. Jordan Wilson is Assistant Dean of the Honors College, and Associate Professor of Music at Wingate University, near Charlotte, North Carolina. Originally from the Raleigh area, he received both a BM in Vocal Performance and Music Theory and an MM in Vocal Performance from the Eastman School of Music. As an avid recitalist, while he attended Eastman he was the 2010 winner of the Jessie Kneisel German Lieder competition. Dr. Wilson also received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Vocal performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While there, he also studied linguistics, and has research interests in the intersection of linguistics and singing in several languages. Dr. Wilson previously served on the faculty of Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri.

7th Street Concerts is a new curated concert series in residence at St. Peter's Episcopal Church bringing a wide range of exciting and surprising concerts exploring all corners of classical music, right in the heart of Uptown. Each concert will also include a community outreach event, bringing world-class musicians straight to people without the opportunity to hear these concerts, in shelters, schools, hospitals, and more.

This year marks our 29th Annual Walk for AIDS. The walk will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024. As a Walk for AIDS participant, donor, or sponsor, your help will raise both awareness and funds to benefit the residents at House of Mercy. We fulfill a critical need in our region by providing safe, decent housing and furnishing all-encompassing support for individuals living with HIV or AIDS.💗


This year’s walk will begin on the Sisters of Mercy campus with a 1-or 2-mile option through downtown Belmont. A reception and celebration will follow on the House of Mercy property.
Our goal is to raise $40,000 from this event and we need your support!

The Run The South Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is back and and better than ever with the best swag bag in the city, post-race sandwiches and adult drinks, high-energy music, and a race course that is FAST AND FLAT through shaded greenways! The beneficiary is BikeWalk NC who advocates for bicycles and pedestrians.

Prepare to be spellbound as internationally renowned jazz violinist Karen Briggs takes the stage with the Ziad Jazz Quartet, led by Ziad Rabie, for an extraordinary evening of music. Making her debut Jazz at the Bechtler appearance, Briggs has enjoyed a distinguished career that spans over four decades as a performer and composer. Her performances have taken her to over 50 countries, captivating audiences with her stunning violin playing as a featured soloist. With her vast musical experience and captivating stage presence, Briggs promises an unforgettable performance that transcends genres and showcases the true power of jazz. Briggs has performed and/or recorded with everyone from The Royal Philharmonic to Yanni to Stanley Clarke to Diana Ross to Ledisi to Kirk Franklin to Annie Lennox to the Wu Tang Clan.

Friday, April 26
Davidson College Stadium, Davidson, NC
Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Indigo Girls will return to Davidson College for a concert at the new Davidson College Stadium. The only duo with top 40 titles on the Billboard 200 in each decade from the 1980s-2010s, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are again on tour with the release of their latest record, Look Long, a stirring and eclectic collection of songs. Over a 35-year career, the multi-Grammy-winning duo has recorded 16 studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe. In 1990, the Indigo Girls played a sold-out show in then-Love Auditorium (now the Richardson Wing of Chambers Building). The show featured hits like “Kid Fears” and “Closer to Fine,” which was featured in last year’s Barbie movie.

Tickets for the public are $50 and can be found at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/68552939/the-indigo-girls-live-at-davidson-college-davidson-davidson-college-stadium-davidson-college-union-events

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.