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Come join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00 AM for a fun-filled morning of biking through the beautiful surroundings of The President James K. Polk State Historic Site. Explore the rich history and natural beauty of the area while getting some exercise and fresh air.

Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or just looking for a new adventure, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Bring your own bike and get ready for a day of exploration and fun!
The tour will total 5 miles, starting and ending at the Polk Site parking lot. Participants must be 12+ and helmet are required.

Suggested donations are $5 for adults and $2 for seniors, 65+, and children 12-17.

New work by Joy Davis: Nepenthe, Ways of Return: Collaborative dance theater exploring the hero’s journey. Featured Performers: Alison Bory, Ginny Coleman, Rahquelah Conyers, Jaqueline Hernandez, Nia Huell-Griffin, Megan Payne

New work by Ramya Kapadia: Kama (Desire): How do we recognize our own potential?
Featured Performers: Embar Kannan, Ramya Kapadia, Netra Kapadia, Anuj Kapadia, Gauri Menon, Meenakshi Menon, Pavani Peri, Aarthy Sundaresan, Rajiv Sundaresan, Seema Viswanath

Join us on Thursday, May 23, 2024, for an in-person evening of networking and education with CapTech moderator, Brian Bischoff, for a discussion on Intelligent Experiences.

Panelists:
- Allysun Fleming, EVP-Executive Director of Payments for Comerica Bank
- Jay Duff, Senior Director - Digital Transformation & Technology (DTT) of Chick-fil-A
- Chris Wolford, Managing Director, Media and Event Technology of NASCAR

Panel Details:
Intelligent experiences leverage AI, customer data, and other advancing technologies to understand, shape, and optimize the customer journey to a never-seen level. It's a new era of customer experience that anticipates customer needs, personalizes every interaction and drives unprecedented operational efficiency. The following questions will be addressed...

What does intelligent experience mean to you?
What are some of the AI solutions or tools that you use or plan to use to support your intelligent experience goals?
Besides AI, what other innovative ideas or concepts are you exploring or implementing to enhance your intelligent experiences?
And more...

*From April 25 to May 8 at midnight, use the code EARLYBIRD20 to receive 20% off.

Our May Charity of the Month, Mentally Shredded, will be hosting their Foundation Appreciation event in our taproom and we couldn't be more excited!
Mentally Shredded's mission is to create healthy communities through mental health and personal development advocacy.
Join the Mentally Shredded team for some good drinks, good conversation, board games and more! Learn about what they do and why we think they're so important in our industry.
Show your support by showing up and ordering one of their featured charity drinks that benefit their organization:
• Charity Beer: Sunset Wheat Ale - A light, refreshing American wheat ale with a subtle hop character and a clean finish that showcases fruit character from raspberry and lime purée.
ABV: 5%.
• Charity Cocktail: Freudian Slip - Drink info TBD.
• Zero-Proof Cocktail: Placebo Effect - Drink info TBD.
*$1/drink sold will be donated to them!
See you there - cheers!!

The EXPO is more than just a traditional career fair; it is an event where attendees can:

- Learn about the different organizations in Charlotte.
- Shop from local vendors.
- Discover which top employers are hiring.
- Attend educational breakout sessions.
- Visit the Health Hub, where attendees can receive testing, speak with a case manager, and find more resources.
- Participate in the Walk-In Workshop to get help with their resumes, interview skills, and more!

This event is FREE to attend and will take place at the Junior Achievement at Camp Northend. It's not an exclusive event; everyone, whether you are LGBTQ+ or an ally, is welcome and encouraged to attend.

After the EXPO, we invite all participants to our After Hours Mixer at Noda Canteen in Camp Northend from 5-7 pm. This event is open to all, but please bring a Driver's License or another form of official ID with a birthdate on it. It's a great opportunity to network and get to know the community in a relaxed and authentic setting.

Celebrate Mom with a visit to the Raptor Trail! In honor of Mother's Day, all mothers will receive FREE admission on Sunday, May 12. Make lasting memories by walking our 3/4 mile trail, meeting our more than 30 avian ambassadors, and catching a special educational program at 11 AM, 1 PM, or 2:30 PM.

We extend a heartfelt invitation to all individuals who identify as mothers, regardless of gender identity, biological or non-biological connection to children, or any other characteristic. We celebrate and honor the diverse ways in which people mother, and warmly welcome all to enjoy complimentary admission on Mother's Day.

Celebrate Dad with a visit to the Raptor Trail! In honor of Father's Day, all fathers will receive FREE admission on Sunday, June 16. Make lasting memories by walking our 3/4 mile trail, meeting our more than 30 avian ambassadors, and catching a special educational program at 11 AM, 1 PM, or 2:30 PM.

We extend a warm invitation to all individuals who identify as fathers, irrespective of gender identity, biological or non-biological connection to children, or any other characteristic. We celebrate and honor the diverse ways in which people father, and warmly welcome all to enjoy complimentary admission on Father's Day. Your guidance and love are deeply valued, and we invite you to join us in commemorating this special day together.

Come meet your newest neighbor - the NEW Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center. Join us for food, fun, fellowship, resources, and more! This is a free event and open to the public.

On this program, rising star Edson Scheid, violin plays music by the legendary Italian virtuoso violinist Nicolò Paganini, as well as works by musicians who were influenced by him, including H. W. Ernst, who was considered by many in the mid-19th Century to be the “next Paganini,” and Flausino Vale, nicknamed the “Brazilian Paganini.” Completing the program is Edson Scheid’s own arrangement for solo violin of Mozart’s Rondo from his Duo in G Major for violin and viola, KV 423. Free parking and reception plus a chance to meet the artist are all included with your ticket. Our venue is intimate, warm, and inviting. You'll hear and see this music up close and personal with fewer than 200 guests. Don't miss your chance to hear Edson Scheid in his first appearance in Charlotte!

Get ready for an unforgettable theatre experience full of immense compassion and keen insight. Three Bone Theatre proudly presents the North Carolina Premiere of the Broadway sensation from 2021: Thoughts of a Colored Man by Keenan Scott II.

Thoughts of a Colored Man features a slice of life in rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn through seven Black men’s remarkable stories. Woven together with spoken word these men share their dreams, struggles, and triumphs in a world that often refuses to listen to them.

Directed by Sidney Horton, and featuring a talented ensemble of Charlotte actors – you won’t want to miss the show critics are calling “the most important play of the 21st century.”

Thoughts of a Colored Man contains strong adult language, adult themes around race, and descriptions and depictions of anti-Black sentiments and violence. Recommend for ages 16+.

Run Time: 90 minutes, no intermission

Kick off the Spring Season with a delightful art show! The Charlotte Art
Collective invites you to see eye-catching work by our local artisans at
our SPRING ART SHOW, Saturday May 4th at Avondale Family Life
Center, 2821 Park Road. Enjoy a wide variety of functional and
decorative artwork. Shop for unique handcrafted gifts for Mother’s
Day, Father’s Day, graduation, and other occasions. The juried show will
feature over 20 skilled local artisans in painting, print making, mixed
media, pottery, glass, jewelry, book arts, wood, and whimsical
sculptures. The group has successfully produced shows in the Dilworth
area for over 20 years. Win a basket filled with original artwork by
participating artists in our giveaway benefiting the mission endeavors
of the Avondale Church Youth Group. Since 2014 the shows have raised
over $10,600 for area charitable causes. The show is not to be missed!
Mark the Date: Saturday, May 4th, 10 AM - 4 PM.

TreesCharlotte is excited to bring back our TreeFest event for a second year! This family fun tree celebration will include tree friendly arts and crafts, live music, and food trucks. We will be distributing tree seedlings and will bring back our seedling potting station for anyone who would like their tree potted for them. This is a public event and free for anyone to join!

Come out and meet some of the adoptable dogs & pups from South Charlotte Dog Rescue - enjoy some brews along with all of those puppy kisses~!

Volunteers from South Charlotte Dog Rescue will be on hand to answer questions regarding the application process

**Free Parking is available directly across the street in the CPCC parking deck**

Join us Saturday October 12, 2024, for the Denton Street Festival   from 9 am -6 pm                   
We will have food, crafts, and art vendors.                                                                                                    
Kid’s activities will include Ed’s Dinosaurs Live, The Amazin Blazin Firetruck and inflatables.                                                                                             
Local entertainment will be onstage from 9-11 AM.
The Whiskey Dan Band will be on stage from 3-6 PM.                                                                                                                   
Come out and enjoy great music and shopping.                       
Check out our Facebook page for updates as we add events and attractions https://www.facebook.com/Denton-Street-Festival-447093475690666/                                                   For information call 336-859-4231                                                                                                                                                                   
 Ed’s Dinosaurs Live          https://www.facebook.com/EdsDinosaursLive                                          
Amazin Blazin Firetruck  https://www.facebook.com/amazinblazinfiretruck
The Whiskey Dan Band   https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyDanBand

We hope you'll join us at our next Community Impact Film Series event focused on Mental Health. This will be the second time we dive into this important topic, and host engaging and meaningful discussions with you and local experts. This free event will include:
11am - Live jazz music by Queen City Jazz Group and light refreshments to set the tone.
12pm - Screening of four short films focusing on various mental health subjects like depression, suicide, and veterans with PTSD.
1:45pm - Panel discussion with filmmakers and local organizations dedicated to mental health in our region including National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Charlotte, HopeWay, and more!
2:45 - A resource market to connect attendees with local nonprofits and organizations, as well as more music to conclude the event.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and support mental health awareness in our community.

Join us for an enchanting afternoon in the gardens with vendors, food and FAIRIES!! Fun, educational activities for kids, music and dance are sure to provide a magical experience for all. Admission is free for children under 18 and adults dressed in mythical attire, $3 for non-costumed adults. Admission proceeds and a portion of vendor proceeds benefit the DBNG, a non-profit garden in downtown Boone which highlights the importance of native plants.

Carolina Pro Musica presents A Global Experience – music from 1250 to present day featuring popular music from Europe, the Americas and the Far East. The program is part of GEMS (Gaston Early Music Series) and features songs and dances that were popular throughout entire regions in the past. Many were secular works but were reworded for use in sacred situations. Instruments (recorders, harp. psaltery, harpsichord, percussion) and voices, Free admission. www.carolinapromusica.org. Sponsored by the NC Arts Council, Gaston Arts Council, Gaston Community Foundation. Arts at the Abbey.

This Mother's Day spoil Mom with a visit to Rowan County's unique attraction, Tiger World. She gets in FREE while everyone else supports a great cause! Tiger World offers a wide variety of animals in natural habitats. Tiger World in Rockwell, is a nonprofit animal conservation and educational center, that is committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and preservation of exotic animals. Our mission extends beyond safeguarding these creatures to fostering a profound dedication to the conservation and education of all threatened and endangered species. Only a 45 minute drive from Charlotte exit 68 off I-85.

The Wings for Life World Run is a truly unique and global race for both runners and wheelchair participants. Instead of a finish line, competitors race side by side to keep ahead of the Virtual Catcher Car. Now in its eleventh year, on May 5, 2024 Wings for Life World Run participants in United States can also run together in Charlotte. Meet up with your friends, download the Wings for Life World Run App and join all the other people running until the Virtual Catcher Car catches you of course. The race starts at exactly 7:00:00 AM. The Virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start at 14 km/h and steadily increases its speed until the last athletes have been caught. 100% of all donations and the entry fees go directly into spinal cord research projects.

Wings For Life World Run, Charlotte! 2 mile loop organized with Mad Miles Run Club at Camp North End!

The sounds of Spring are all around us at Polk as we watch the birds flutter about, bees buzz and lizards' scamper. This month we are going to enjoy the harvest of strawberries! Join us for a fun day enjoying the sweetness of this wonderful fruit. Receipts will include a Strawberry syrup to create a refreshing drink and a salad with a wonderful Strawberry dressing. These receipts are sure to delight any taste bud and can easily be prepared at your house! Sadly, we can't share with visitors. Come on by and visit with the cooks and please feel free to bring your questions.