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Arts at the Abbey begins another season on September 23, 2024, at 8:00 PM with the Pivetta Duo -flutist, chamber musician, orchestral player and teacher Debra Reuter-Pivetta and Federico Pivetta, a versatile pianist with a unique mastery of both classical and jazz styles. Their program will consist of classical music and jazz including music by Boulanger. Bizet, Puccini, Jobim and others. The concert is free though donations will be gladly accepted. The Abbey Basilica is located on the campus of Belmont Abbey College (Exit 26 on I-85) in Belmont, NC.

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM)! Join the Foundation for Women’s Cancer and the Move4Her campaign to Move Today for More Tomorrows and increase public awareness of gynecologic cancer risk, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment.
Lace up your walking shoes for the Move4Her Walk and Celebration on September 28, 2024 and enjoy a walk along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway starting at Alexander Park from 5:55 to 7:00 p.m. Following the walk head to Lost Worlds Brewing (Charlotte location) for a vibrant celebration featuring uplifting stories and a chance to celebrate our collective fundraising success that will run from 7:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m.
This event is designed for all fitness levels. Both the state of North Carolina and city of Charlotte, NC recently declared September as GCAM. Join this local event to proclaim your support!
Register here to become a Move4Her fundraiser and join the Walk and Celebration: https://2024-move4her.raiselysite.com/signup

Join us for a tasty fundraiser for our friends at Ryz Ab0ve Fitness!
Ryz Ab0ve is a a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides exercise classes, day camps, and social opportunities that inspire individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. You may remember them as one of our charity of the months last year!
This year, we're helping them host a fun chili cook-off on September 21st from 2-4pm.
Purchase a ticket to sample and vote on 8 different chili dishes and help us name the Top 3 winners who will take home bragging rights and some pretty fly prizes.
Tickets: $20 each ($10 of each ticket will be donated to Ryz Ab0ve!) Link here: bit.ly/4dSq8Gl

Interested in competing instead? Here are some details:
What we ask of each competitor:
•Donate a large pot of their best chili
•To serve it during the event
•To provide a description and name for their chili
•Arrive by 1:15 pm to set up your chili station
What we provide:
•A wristband to drink free Pilot Beer (4 beer tickets given to each person) (or 2 craft NA drink like kombucha, VYBES, CBD water, NA Beer) during the event plus an extra wristband for a plus one.
•Free Soda Drinks
•Free entry to try other people's mac & cheese (no judging for contestants)
•Electricity hook up to keep a pot warm if needed
•Serving containers and spoons
Display sign with your mac and cheese description and name.
$25 Pilot Brewing Gift Card to use for a future visit.
A judging system for tasters to choose:
1st Place Medal - $50 gift card
2nd Place Medal - Pilot T-shirt or Hat for winner (and their plus one)
3rd Place Medal - Crowler of Draught Beer of Choice for winner (and their plus one)
Email rachael@pilotbrewing.us for more information and to sign up!!
Cheers!

North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green and artist Monique Luck bring an interactive, artistic poetic installation to life, using the words from Shelton Green’s poem "The Communion of White Dresses" in an exhibition by the same name. This exhibition reimagines the tradition, symbolism, and representation of white dresses, exploring their intersection with the generational culture of white dresses and the black female body politic.


Celebrate the opening of The Communion of White Dresses with a poetry reading by North Carolina Poet Jaki Shelton Green will give a poetry reading, followed by an artist talk between artist Monique Luck and Shelton Green, moderated by former McColl Center vice president + creative director Jonell Logan, about the collaborative project that was developed during residencies at McColl Center for the Arts in Fall 2023.

Artist Kenny Nguyen creates masterful textile sculptures with paint-soaked silk. The finished works are comprised of three layers of mixed media: silk, paint, and canvas. Nguyen merges his cultural traditions and the canon of abstract painting and fiber art in an innovative way. He has exhibited in France, Iceland, South Korea, and Germany.

Join Nguyen and Jamila Brown, assistant curator of Contemporary Art at The Mint Museum, 6:30 PM September 6 at Mint Museum Uptown in conversation for the opening celebration of Nguyen’s installation Adaptations.


About Constellation CLT
Constellation CLT is an exhibition series designed to connect visitors with artists in our community, as well as activate the public spaces of the museum. The installations rotate three times per year and can be seen in five places at Mint Museum Uptown: Just inside the museum entrance; at the bottom of the Morrison Atrium escalator; on the landings of the Mezzanine and Level 3; and in The Museum Store.

Featuring 50 top North Carolina potters, Potters Market at the Mint offers shopping, pottery demos, live bluegrass, a beer garden, and raffles under the big tent on Mint Museum Randolph’s lawn. Whether you are an experienced collector or new to the art form, whether you are interested in functional ware, abstract sculptures, or decorative pieces, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Tickets start at $20 and include museum entry.

Join us Saturday, September 28th as we explore receipts from "The Raised Hearth" a translation from two 18th century German cookbooks. Our focus is going to be the wonderful potato! We will make a potato salad with a few different ingredients - sardines and beets. Another receipt will be potato soup served with toast. Also on the menu will be roast potatoes using an 18th century method, along with roasted onions. Potatoes with milk with finish out the day. Milk was sometimes used to cook potatoes or rice instead of water. All of the receipts can be found in "The Raised Hearth," edited by Joanna Roberts. The kitchen is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, however donations are greatly appreciated.

(Note: Historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations only.)

A transcendent journey through time of the finest a cappella works from the Renaissance to the 21st century. From the polyphonic flow of motets to the innovative sounds of contemporary composers, this concert showcases the evolution of vocal music with masterpieces by Palestrina, Monteverdi, Mozart, Rheinberger, Barber, Hogan, Lauridsen and more. Experience the timeless melodies that span centuries and celebrate the enduring power of human creativity.

As Ethiopians bring on the new year (year 2017), yes you read that right it will be 2017 in Ethiopia in September, Tesfa Ethiopia invites your entire family to come celebrate the New Year with us at OurBridge for Kids on Saturday, September 14th from 4-7pm. This event is free and a perfect way to spend an afternoon with the whole family- filled with games, music and most importantly, food!

Every Monday this October, get moving on the SouthPark Loop with a free community workout led by local fitness partners made possible by Primary Spine Institute.

See the lineup:
* October 7 - Work on functional fitness and boxing skills with trainers from RockBox Fitness
* October 14 - Stretch, move, and shake it out with a yoga, barre, HIIT, and dance workout from StudioFire Fitness
* October 21 - Learn the fundamentals of Tango and join neighbors for a community dance session led by Tango Charlotte
* October 28 - Test your strength, and endurance with a HIIT workout led by Hustle House SouthPark

Details:
* Hosted at the Loop segment at The Colony Apartments
* Event begins at 5:30pm, workout from 5:45-6:30pm
* Water provided by Coca-Cola Consolidated
* Free to attend, registration is required

Five screenings of Join or Die (Why You Should Join a Club), an award-winning film about why the health of
communities and the country depends on increasing participation in social, civic, school, and faith-based
clubs.

Each screening is followed by a discussion/event tailored to either:
✨Rotarians
✨Civic and Community Leaders
✨Healthcare Professionals
✨Educators
✨Faith Communities.

🎥 JOIN OR DIE: Rotarians
📆September 20⏰7pm
Film screening, interactive conversation with filmmakers, and discussion of links between the film's
message and building Rotary Club membership

🎥 JOIN OR DIE: Civic & Community Leaders
📆September 21⏰11am
Special International Peace Day event with film screening, interactive conversation with filmmakers,
showcase celebrating metro area clubs, take-away materials, and refreshments

🎥 JOIN OR DIE: Educators
📆September 22⏰12pm
Film screening, discussion with local experts, and distribution of discussion guide for school
administrators, teachers, and club advisors

🎥 JOIN OR DIE: Healthcare Professionals
📆September 23⏰3:30pm
Film screening; discussion with experts on the positive physical, mental, and emotional health effects of
building relationships and human connections

🎥 JOIN OR DIE: Faith Communities
📆September 23⏰7pm
Film screening; interfaith discussion on successful ways to increase involvement and engagement of area
residents in fellowship activities

🌟 Join Us for the FREE Yoga and Meditation Peace Event! 🌟

Registration link: (Only online registration. No on-site. Spots are limited) https://heartfulness.us/event/cultivate-peace-within-charlotte-nc/
Celebrate International Peace Day with Heartfulness on Sunday, Sept 22, at William R. Davie Park, Charlotte, NC.

This is your chance to dive into a day of transformative experiences, including:
🧘‍♀️ Heart-Centered Meditation – Discover techniques to achieve deep inner peace.
🧘 Revitalizing Yoga Sessions – Enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
🤝 Community Connection – Meet like-minded individuals united for peace.

🕒 Session Times:
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am (Beginner's Yoga + Meditation)
- 11:30 am - 12:45 pm (Fire Yoga + Meditation)
- 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm (Power Yoga + Meditation)
- 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm (Deep Stretch Yoga + Meditation)

📍 Location: 4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226

Join us in creating a ripple effect of peace and harmony this International Peace day!

Join the Charlotte Symphony for an unforgettable evening at our Annual Gala Concert featuring the "top-notch" chamber ensemble (The New York Times) that is breaking down barriers to classical music! Renowned for their extraordinary artistry and commitment to diversity, the Sphinx Virtuosi have performed with Beyoncé and Jay-Z and appeared on the 2022 GRAMMY Awards broadcast. In this one-night-only event, the ensemble and celebrated violinist Adé Williams perform with the Charlotte Symphony under the direction of Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green.

The program showcases diverse voices and musical storytelling, including two world premieres: Daydreaming, an imaginative tribute to Scott Joplin by film composer and advocate Levi Taylor, and Drill by violinist-composer Curtis Stewart, who "translates stories of American self-determination to the concert stage." The evening also includes well-known works by Bernstein, Piazzolla, Joplin, and more.

Christopher Warren-Green, conductor
Sphinx Virtuosi
Adé Williams, violin

JOPLIN / J. NORPOTH Overture from Treemonisha
Levi TAYLOR Daydreaming (A Fantasy on Scott Joplin) (World Premiere)
BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide
Curtis STEWART Drill (World Premiere)
PIAZZOLLA Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (Summer)
Michael ABELS Delights & Dances
Arturo MARQUEZ Conga del fuego nuevo

Grab a craft beer and relax with the Charlotte Symphony! Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees will offer insights into an eclectic program that includes timeless works by Brahms and Schumann, as well as works by contemporary composers like Quinn Mason and Jennifer Higdon.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

BRAHMS Hungarian Dance No. 6
SCHUMANN Prelude and Fugue, Op. 16, No. 3
GLANVILLE-HICKS Gymnopédie Nos. 1 & 3
BRAHMS Hungarian Dance No. 5
Jennifer HIGDON Celebration Fanfare
Quinn MASON Immerse
VAN DE VATE Variations for Chamber Orchestra
Nancy GALBRAITH Midnight Stirring


Important: This performance will take place in the taproom, which is general admission with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. On Tap concerts are special events with limited ticket availability. Tickets may not be available at the door.

Get ready to level up with the Charlotte Symphony as they take you on an epic hero's journey through the visuals and music of some of the most popular video games of all time including Assassin's Creed, Dragon Age, Fallout, Halo, Mass Effect, Skyrim, World of Warcraft, and more.

Kevin Zakresky, conductor

Dress up and dance at this immersive, high-voltage Halloween party! Experience a kaleidoscope of symphonic and electronic music as familiar frightful tunes performed by the Charlotte Symphony are transformed in a playful maze of electronic sounds and rhythms by Barlow Prize-winning composer Ben Hjertmann, paired with striking visual design by Jay Huleatt. You'll explore new musical pathways along a delightfully eerie journey, encountering trolls In the Hall of the Mountain King, a witches' gathering in a Night on Bald Mountain, and new commissions from Hjertmann in this bass-heavy bash of ghoulish grooves.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

Dress up and dance at this immersive, high-voltage Halloween party! Experience a kaleidoscope of symphonic and electronic music as familiar frightful tunes performed by the Charlotte Symphony are transformed in a playful maze of electronic sounds and rhythms by Barlow Prize-winning composer Ben Hjertmann, paired with striking visual design by Jay Huleatt. You'll explore new musical pathways along a delightfully eerie journey, encountering trolls In the Hall of the Mountain King, a witches' gathering in a Night on Bald Mountain, and new commissions from Hjertmann in this bass-heavy bash of ghoulish grooves.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

Join us for a spectacular evening as The Echo Foundation celebrates 26 years of education and service to humanity and the Charlotte Community.

This year we are thrilled to honor Charles Bowman, Executive in Residence at UNC Charlotte, with the 2024 Award Against Indifference, for his unwavering commitment to making Charlotte an extraordinary place.

We also welcome ECHOES OF ELIE WIESEL, who will take the stage as our Keynote Panel titled "Reinventing Diplomacy," Moderated by the esteemed Mayor Harvey Gantt.

These young luminaries, all Charlotte natives, return home from Washington D.C., Cyprus, and Israel to share their stories, career paths, and the impact of Echo and the legacy of Elie Wiesel on their lives. In these turbulent times, we hope to learn from the experiences and wisdom of our young people. How might they "Reinvent Diplomacy?"

This promises to be a night of inspiration, profound insights, and unforgettable moments that you won't want to miss!

Join us at Noble Smoke on Saturday, September 28 for a festive celebration supporting ANSWER Scholarship. Enjoy great food, local beers and wines, live music, lawn games and cornhole, a photo booth and exciting raffle prizes. Help us raise funds to provide college scholarships, mentoring, and professional development for moms in Charlotte and 12 surrounding counties so they can earn college degrees.

We have 24 scholar moms this year and 48 children who are watching their moms during their college journey. You can be part of making the journey a reality. Grab your friends and make a difference while having a great time!

Learn more at https://answerscholarship.org/events/ .

In her show, Makin’ Cake, Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton uses the history of baking to explore race, culture, and class in a refreshing and fun way. It is multimedia storytelling filled with aha-moments and poignant vignettes, and two on-stage bakers serving engaging audiences in a conversation about equity in America. Part history lesson, part social science revelation, Makin’ Cake is a short story about America's sweet tooth with a cake reception immediately following the performance.

This performance is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors.