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Join Clayworks for a handmade holiday! Visit us Friday, December 6, 6-9pm and Saturday, December 7, 10am-3pm, for our Holiday Sale. Meet more than 25 Clayworks artists, tour our studios, and purchase a variety of functional and sculptural pottery so you can give the gift of clay this season.

DINO NIGHTS and HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Every Friday in December (Dec 6, 13, 20, 27)
5 - 10 PM

Make special seasonal memories at the museum after hours!

- See dinosaurs clash with familiar holiday traditions in an exhibit that spreads Jurassic joy to all. Witness Dino Safari: Holiday Havoc.
- Spend some time on The Farm admiring thousands of holiday lights and interacting with live animals.
- Catch a holiday laser show in the planetarium set to your favorite festive music.

Bring the family and create a new DINOmite holiday tradition.

$8 Museum Members / $10 General Public
Laser shows sold separately.

This event runs from Dec 6, 2024 to Dec 27, 2024 and happens every:
Fridays: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Up on the housetop...dino claws?!

Find out during a morning visit to The Schiele for photos with Santa-saurus and some ho-ho-holiday fun for the whole family. Join us for donuts, a holiday story, and festive dino-themed make-and-take activities. Don't miss early access to the museum and Dino Safari: Holiday Havoc, with plenty of photo opportunities.

FREE for museum members! Just $10 for general public

The Charlotte, NC Chapter of the American Harp Society’s Christmas Concert is an ensemble of local harpists of all ages and levels, directed by Dr. Catie Jackson. This multi-generational outreach to our community will most certainly put you in the Christmas spirit! The concert is free to the public, with donations to CCAHS gladly accepted.

Set in La Merced in downtown Mexico City, "Plaza de la Soledad" offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of women in the sex trade. Goded reveals the harsh realities they navigate—abuse, fear, and the emotional toll of selling intimacy—while also honoring their histories, families, superstitions, and dreams. “Plaza de la Soledad” captures the beauty and complexity of their bodies, reminding us of their strength and humanity.

Enjoy a cash bar and popcorn. Introduction by Chief Curator Jen Sudul Edwards, PhD, at 6 PM, followed by the film screening.

The introduction will be presened in English and Spanish.

Mark your calendar for March 29th and take on an exciting athletic challenge for a great cause! Climb 883 steps to the 50th floor of The VUE in Charlotte, offering the city’s best views, as you join family, friends, and colleagues to support lung health and clean air. After the climb, celebrate with food, drinks, awards, and live music from talented DJs. Have questions? Email India.Sadler@lung.org, or sign up today at www.ClimbCharlotte.org!

You're invited! Join us and our new friends at Hearts United for Good (HUG) at our final 2024 Charity of the Month event!
Hearts United for Good is dedicated to addressing and identifying gaps and needs within Mecklenburg County and its often overlooked and marginalized populations.
On Tuesday, December 17 from 6-9pm, come out to the brewery and meet the HUG organization and their resident DJ Bethany as she spins some groovy tunes. There will be a food truck, a raffle with some huge prizes and a clothing drive you can participate in!
Clothing drive details:
•Drop off any new or gently-worn cold-weather items (coats, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets, etc.) to the brewery beginning December 1st through the 17th.
•In return, donators will receive a $5 Pilot Brewing gift card AND a raffle ticket to use at the December 17th Chug for HUG charity event!
•The raffle winner(s) will be announced at the Chug for HUG charity event on December 17th (winner does not have to be present to win) and take home an amazing prize!
Raffle/prizes details:
•Purchase a raffle ticket(s) (or donate to the clothing drive to receive a raffle ticket for free) to win some amazing prizes such as a HUG/Pilot Brewing swag gift basket, a 55” TV, an electric scooter, a DJ package and MORE!
•We will call the raffle winner(s) during the Chug for HUG charity event on December 17th (winner does not have to be present to win)
Proceeds from the raffle and $1 from every featured charity drink sold will be directly donated to HUG:
•Tart Hearts: A sour ale conditioned on pomegranates. 4.9%
•Cranberry Paloma: Tequila, cranberry & grapefruit, splash of soda
•Watermelon Lemonade (N/A): Zero-proof Amethyst watermelon/lime, sour mix & dash of grenadine
We hope to see you there!
Cheers!

Bright Star, a heartwarming tale of love and redemption set in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, running January 17–February 1, 2025, at the Fullwood Theatre in Matthews, NC.

Featuring a Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, this acclaimed Broadway musical blends bluegrass, folk, and Americana to tell the transformative journey of literary editor Alice Murphy and a young soldier returning from World War II. Directed by Paula Baldwin, with musical direction by Ellen Robison and choreography by Rachel Peterson, the production promises stirring performances and live music. A Pay What You Can preview on January 16, 2025, will support the matthewsplayhouse.com or by calling (704) 846-8343. Recommended for ages 12 and up.


Performance Details:

Preview/Pay What You Can Performance: Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM
-Theatre lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. - doors open at 7:00 p.m.
-Seating is general admission and limited to first come first serve.
-Donations will be accepted at the door via cash or credit - the suggested donation is $10 per person, but any amount will be accepted.
-Net proceeds will be donated to North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund.

Run Dates: January 17–February 1, 2025

Run Time: Approximately 2.5 hours with intermission

Location: Fullwood Theatre 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC

This lecture by Joshua Shumak, Native American Affairs Program Coordinator for the SC Commission for Minority Affairs, explores the history of Native American recognition in South Carolina and future goals for cultural preservation and community development. Key topics include the evolution of state and federal recognition and the integration of traditional practices into modern contexts. Attendees will gain insights into ongoing efforts to support Native communities and foster cultural resilience.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/4hDjiY1

Sharpen your dance skills, boost stage presence, and build confidence in this one-day Musical Theatre Dance Workshop, part of our NEW Matthews Playhouse Studio Series! Students will practice audition skills, master choreography, and receive direct instruction from a cast member of the national touring company of "Hamilton", learning choreography from the show and engaging in a Q&A session for valuable career insights.


Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages: 8-12 & 13-17
Cost: $325

Perfect for those prepping for auditions, enhancing performance skills, or simply embracing the joy of musical theater, this workshop offers three curated classes covering dance audition prep, characterization, technique, and expression.
By the end of the day, students will have mastered a complete musical theater routine, gained practical audition tips, and experienced the thrill of a full day immersed in dance.
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Learn more and register: https://www.matthewsplayhouse.com/mph-studio-series-workshops-for-youth

Space is limited with 15 students max per age group!

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Department of Art & Art History, the Projective Eye Gallery presents Generations, an exhibition of exemplary work by departmental alumni and legacy faculty.

In 1964, the acclaimed North Carolina painter Maud Gatewood was hired by Bonnie Cone to begin arts programming at the new Charlotte College campus. The following year, Charlotte College was added to the UNC System and became UNC Charlotte. Over the next decade, Gatewood developed courses and hired colleagues, spearheaded the design of an arts building and its facilities, and sustained dialogue with institutions such as the Mint Museum and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Both the department and the university have grown dramatically in the intervening years, as more than 3,000 alumni have graduated from the visionary program Gatewood founded.

Highlighting the program’s decades of accomplishments, Generations features work by Eric Anderson, Susan Brenner, Edwina Bringle, Keith Bryant, Sara Catapano, Ann Carter, Jen Clay, Lili Corbus, Alexandra Giannell, John Hairston, Adé Hogue, Heather Hoover, Eldred Hudson, Susan Jedzrejewski, Jason Losko, Nadia Meadows, Carmen Neely, Martha Strawn, and Winston Tite.

This exhibition will be on few December 4, 2024- February 7, 2025, and the reception will take place February 6, 2025 6:00-8:00pm.

Mecklenburg County seeks individuals and families to provide short—and long-term foster care for children and teens needing a home. But we know they need more than just a home. They also need safety, hope, peace, healing, and love. Training sessions are held every 10 weeks. Visit MeckNC.gov/KIDS or call 704-336-KIDS (5437) to register or get more info.

The African Children’s Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary during their U.S. Tour, marking four decades of transforming lives through the power of music, education and hope. As they embark on this milestone celebration, the Choir will continue to captivate audiences with their heartwarming performances of popular children’s tunes, traditional spiritual songs and vibrant African cultural pieces.

Our next Indie on Wheels screening will mark the return of some of our audience’s favorite shorts from the 2024 Charlotte Film Festival! This free screening includes:

- Aliza Nisenbaum: Painting from Life, directed by Ian Forster
Culminating with the opening of Nisenbaum’s Queens Museum exhibition Queens, Lindo y Querido, this film follows the development of Nisenbaum’s observational portraiture and highlights the power of a social engaged art practice to make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
Patsy, directed by John Valley
- PATSY is about an Asian American woman in her 30s going through a divorce triggered by a traumatic miscarriage trying to find love again, and learning how to say “no.”
- I Am Not Your Black Girl, directed by Ricki Nelson and Jacqueline Mangurm, is a poignant visual embodiment of a poem by the same name, reclaiming the identity of one Black woman against societal impositions.
- Unwavering, directed by Alexandra Hsu
Carolyn Kim joins a college student movement for Ethic Studies in 1968. Inspired by real events.


Tigger warning: the content programmed for this screening contains depictions of and themes based on miscarriages.

Grow your knowledge and realize your garden dreams with presentations from two acclaimed landscape designers, along with a 'lunch and learn' with a local organic farm and greenhouse.

Light the World Giving Machines are a convenient and fun way to help those in need this Christmas season. Instead of traditional vending machines that sell candy and soda, Giving Machines allow people to purchase an item for someone else--across town or around the world. After the payment process is completed, a card representing the item drops into an enclosed display bin. 100% of your donations are given to the charity of your choosing. This year's featured charities include FeedNC, Latin American Coalition, The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte, CARE and Medicine For All People (MAP) International.

Make sure to check out the event calendar for something fun each day! dropbox.com/scl/fi/mb8ky…

For more information, head to the new 2024 GivingMachine.org page launching 11/13.

Join us for #GivingTuesdayCLT at Optimist Hall on December 3 from 10am to 1pm as we celebrate Charlotte's contribution to this global day of giving!

This year marks the 11th anniversary of SHARE Charlotte's #GivingTuesdayCLT, which has inspired over $46 million in support for local nonprofits over the past decade.

Generosity comes in many forms—whether through donations, time, resources, or lending a helping hand. Each of us has the power to make a real impact, and together, we can unleash that generosity to create lasting change.

On Tuesday, December 3, join us and Unleash Your Generosity to support the nonprofits that work tirelessly to make Charlotte a better place every day.

“Step aboard The Midnight Train: A Tribute to Gladys Knight, a captivating show by Lauren Jade that takes audiences on a soulful journey of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Inspired by Lauren’s experiences as a cruise ship singer, this intimate performance shares her powerful story through timeless classics and heartfelt narratives. Join us for an evening of unforgettable music and storytelling, celebrating resilience and the strength to keep moving forward.”

💻 Join Apparo for our September webinar, Strengthening Nonprofit Financial Process by Bridging the Digital Skills Gap! Apparo's webinars are free, but require registration. Webinars will be recorded and shared for later viewing to those who registered.

Here are the details:

⭐Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 12:00-1:00 PM
This session will explore practical strategies for closing the digital skills gap within your organization, empowering your team to manage finances more efficiently and accurately. Learn how upgrading your team's digital literacy can improve processes such as budgeting, Accounts Payable (AP), and reporting, leading to better financial decision-making, fewer errors, and more time to focus on mission-driven work. Discover tools and training approaches that can help your nonprofit streamline financial operations and strengthen overall organizational capacity.

Who Should Attend: Individuals who manage, volunteer on boards, or provide financial services for nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend.

This webinar is sponsored by AvidXchange. Presented by Rhonda Greene, APSC, and Traci Capraro, AvidXchange

Register today!

Join Windsor Kittens for our biggest night of the year! Our Holiday Pawty is sure to delight with delicious food and local beverages, purrfect auction prizes, and a lively dance floor! In addition to having a pawesome time, you’ll be directly supporting our year-round TNR & Adoption programming in Charlotte.

Windsor Kittens is a foster-based rescue dedicated to reducing the number of community cats in and around the Greater Charlotte, N.C. region by providing cats with essential care to live happier, healthier lives through Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) and Adoption programs.