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Matthews Playhouse is thrilled to announce the opening of its 29th season with the world premiere of “One Year to Die”, a compelling new World War II drama exploring life on the home front, written by Charles LaBorde and directed by Dennis Delamar.

There will be a “Pay What You Can Preview” on Thursday, September 19th @ 7:30 p.m. Admission is general seating and donations are collected at the door via cash or credit. The suggested donation is $10 per person, but no amount is too small or large. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Matthews Veterans Memorial Restoration Project.

"One Year to Die" is inspired by the true experiences of LaBorde's grandmother, Edwina LaBorde, and her son, Joe LaBorde, who served on the USS Rowan during World War II. The USS Rowan was tragically sunk on September 11, 1943, and now lies in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

This production contains mature content and is recommended for ages 16 and up.

Celebrate one of the greatest rock bands of all time in this high-energy concert full of timeless hits! Elevated by the full power of the Charlotte Symphony, vocalist MiG Ayesa channels Freddie Mercury's signature sound in Queen's greatest songs, including "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," "Somebody to Love," and much more.

MiG Ayesa, vocalist

Celebrate one of the greatest rock bands of all time in this high-energy concert full of timeless hits! Elevated by the full power of the Charlotte Symphony, vocalist MiG Ayesa channels Freddie Mercury's signature sound in Queen's greatest songs, including "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," "Somebody to Love," and much more.

MiG Ayesa, vocalist

This virtual event, will honor World Mental Health Day with the theme “Creating Safe Spaces for Young Voices to Be Heard.” Building on the success of the 2023 Black Youth Wellness Summit and the rescheduled “Let’s Talk Youth Mental Health” event, this summit promises to offer a vital platform for young people to discuss their mental and emotional well-being.

The summit will engage participants aged 14-21 from a broad spectrum of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds in a dynamic and interactive dialogue. Experts in youth mental health, including a school-based practitioner, will be present to address questions and provide insights.

In North Carolina, the need for such a platform is particularly pressing. Recent data reveals that approximately 1 in 5 youth aged 12-17 experience a mental health disorder, while 30% of high school students report feeling persistently sad or hopeless. Alarmingly, North Carolina ranks 6th in the nation for youth suicide rates, underscoring the urgent need for accessible mental health resources and open dialogue.

The summit, held during a school day to accommodate students who face social and economic barriers, will see students from selected schools in designated rooms with their teachers or administrators. This approach ensures that students who might otherwise be unable to join the conversation have the opportunity to engage meaningfully. Several high schools have already committed to participating, and attendees are expected to join from surrounding counties, other states, and even internationally.

The Summit Will Provide:
A safe space for young people from diverse backgrounds to have their say – share what’s on their hearts and minds about their mental and emotional wellbeing
Open Forum / Q & A concerning what works and does not work to support youths and their families of diverse cultures though their journey of healing
Topics Include
Violence and Abuse
Grief and Loss
Self-Harm
Social Media
Pressure to Succeed
Nutrition and Mental Wellness
Youth Peer Support

Pianist Olga Kern captivates with her rendition of Robert Schumann's uplifting Piano Concerto, setting the stage for Elgar's evocative Enigma Variations in an evening led by Ruth Reinhardt.

Ruth Reinhardt, conductor
Olga Kern, piano

SUK Fairy Tale
R. SCHUMANN Piano Concerto
Intermission (20')
ELGAR Enigma Variations

Join South Charlotte Partners for a free evening edition of the South Charlotte Partners Breakfast Club. Open to the public, this event will offer a special opportunity to meet with candidates running for office in the South Charlotte area on Thursday, September 26, 4-7 p.m. at OMB Ballantyne.

Each candidate will have a table at the brewery to meet and greet visitors, answer questions and discuss topics important to South Charlotte residents. Mingle with fellow community members, interact with the candidates and enjoy OMB’s handcrafted beers. Advance registration is encouraged.

Calling all Charlotte foodies! Flavor seekers are invited to unite at the City Kitch Food Truck Rally across the street from City Kitch Wesley Heights at 2215 Thrift Road for a celebration of the coworking kitchen’s diverse culinary concepts. Hosted in partnership with Yelp Charlotte, the City Kitch Food Truck Rally is a culinary-focused community gathering that will showcase several City Kitch food trucks including Gotrice!?, Mariah's Taco Spot, Boujee Soul Food, Mia's Snow Dessert Bar and Don's Jamaican and also feature a live DJ, family-friendly activities, and other entertainment and creative vendors presented by Do Greater Charlotte. This event will go on rain or shine and is kid- and dog-friendly. No tickets needed - just bring your friends and family for a fun-filled, delicious day with City Kitch!

The Charlotte lung cancer patient, survivor, & caregiver community is meeting on October 8 at 11:30 am at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E Morehead St, Fellowship Hall Room 205, Charlotte, NC. This month's meeting features expert speaker Debbie Smith, LCSW, Novant Health Clinical Social Worker, who will discuss “Lung Cancer Survivorship.”

If you have been impacted by lung cancer, we welcome you to join us.

Lunch is served during this in-person meeting, so please register and place your order 24 hours before the meeting http://livelung.link/clt/cal.

We look forward to seeing you!

Who’s ready for some fall fun at the Charlotte Regional Famers Market Free Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 29th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.? We’ve got a jam-packed day planned with pumpkins, apples, grapes, wine, pork, sweetpotatoes, soyberans, cotton, and more! Plus, we’ll have activities for each of these agricultural commodities so you can learn all about farm life.

Get ready for the Pumpkin Slings return! Enjoy apple, muscadine grape, apple cider and muscadine wine samples while you watch pumpkins explode on contact with the ground. Clan Hannon will be bringing little piglets for Pictures with Piglets! Anyone over 50" will be able to get a photo while you hold a cute little piggy. And don’t forget about the Search for Soysquatch activities for kids of all ages.

Best of all, this event is totally FREE and open to everyone! Come on out, taste some delicious foods, play some games, get a great photo with a piglet, find soysquatch, and learn all about agriculture. See you there!

We're off to see the symphony! As part of UNC Charlotte's CharlOz Festival, the Charlotte Symphony delivers a sweeping orchestral backing to this beloved 1939 film which follows the story of a young farm girl as she follows the Yellow Brick Road to Oz and confronts the Wicked Witch of the West.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

We're off to see the symphony! As part of UNC Charlotte's CharlOz Festival, the Charlotte Symphony delivers a sweeping orchestral backing to this beloved 1939 film which follows the story of a young farm girl as she follows the Yellow Brick Road to Oz and confronts the Wicked Witch of the West.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

Disenchanted! A New Musical Comedy
Book, Music and Lyrics by Dennis T. Giacino

Directed by Rod Oden

Performance Dates:
Fridays - Sundays
July 11-26, 2025
7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays
2:30pm Sunday (July 20th)

SYNOPSIS
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?!
Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. The original storybook heroines are none-too-happy with the way they’ve been portrayed in today’s pop culture so they’ve tossed their tiaras and have come to life to set the record straight. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth.

Photo & Description by Lee Street Theatre

Unwind with the Charlotte Symphony in The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing! Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees leads a program that shines the spotlight on CSO wind players with works by Bach, Kurka, Malcolm Binney, and Adam Gorb.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

J.S. BACH O Mensch, Bewein' Dein Sünde Gross
Malcolm BINNEY Visions of Light: Five Movements for Wind Ensemble
KURKA The Good Soldier Schweik Suite
Adam GORB A Little Tango Music


Important: This performance will take place in the event space, 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.

Join us Saturday, September 14th for our Dance Open House. Come enjoy refreshments, see the studio, meet instructors and take a FREE preview class. Plus, take advantage of special “Open House Only” registration deals for students ready to enroll in ongoing classes.

Classes will take place that afternoon at our Charlotte location. Admission is free, but space is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Preregistration is highly recommended.

Open House Class Schedule
10:30 a.m - Adult Ballet
11:00 a.m. - Adult Jazz
11:30 a.m. - Adult Tap
12:00 p.m. - Pre-Dance ages 3-4
12:30 p.m. - Youth Dance ages 5 - 6
1:00 p.m. - Youth Dance ages 6 - 8
1:30 p.m. - Youth Dance for Preteen/Teen

The circus meets the symphony! Back with a fresh show filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics and musical holiday favorites, this event will fill your family with the wonder of the season.
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Cirque de la Symphonie

The circus meets the symphony! Back with a fresh show filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics and musical holiday favorites, this event will fill your family with the wonder of the season.
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Cirque de la Symphonie

The circus meets the symphony! Back with a fresh show filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics and musical holiday favorites, this event will fill your family with the wonder of the season.
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Cirque de la Symphonie

The circus meets the symphony! Back with a fresh show filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics and musical holiday favorites, this event will fill your family with the wonder of the season.
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Cirque de la Symphonie

Celebrating a century of Broadway magic from Hammerstein to Hamilton, Some Enchanted Evening is a jazz-steeped sojourn exploring a bevy of the American Songbook’s most enduring hits from the golden age to today, combining timeless music and dance. Led by 33-year-old Emmy-nominated trumpeter and crooner Benny Benack III, the performance features the lavishly gifted singer and social media sensation, Stella Cole and North Carolina tap dance phenom, Jabu Graybeal.

The circus meets the symphony! Back with a fresh show filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics and musical holiday favorites, this event will fill your family with the wonder of the season.
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Cirque de la Symphonie