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Wax your mustache and hold onto your passport for this ingenious murder mystery from the world’s best-selling author of all time. Ten passengers board the luxurious Orient Express but after the train unexpectedly stops in isolated, snow-swept mountains, only nine of them are still alive. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective crack the case before the train reaches its final destination? This thrilling ride is guaranteed to keep you guessing until the end of the line.

Join us for our inaugural 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run! Participants of all ages are welcome! Register now at crosscountryforyouth.org.

Davidson College students take part in the DCSO’s annual competition for an opportunity to perform with the orchestra at their February 28, 2026, concert.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center
Free and open to the public.

Don your ghoulish garb and join the DCSO as we haunt the Alvarez Union Atrium with a bewitching blend of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King, and more!
Free and Open to the Public.

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, We Hold These Truths explores the beauty, depth, and diversity of the American choral canon. This program reflects how composers have engaged with themes of community, resilience, and belonging, offering a rich and evolving portrait of the American experience through choral sound.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135.

Davidson College voice students from the studios of Jacquelyn Culpepper, Ilana Lubitsch, Harrison Bumgardner, Melinda Whittington, and Amanda Sesler Davis take the stage in Tyler-Tallman Hall during Wildcat Weekend for an eclectic program of vocal music.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center
Free and open to the public.

Join us for a meditative concert of choral works that invite stillness, comfort, and peace—an offering of music in memory of lives we carry with us. This program pays a quiet tribute to Lisa Smith, whose spirit inspired its creation, and welcomes all who seek reflection, beauty, and rest at day’s end.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135.

Students from the studios of Cynthia Lawing and William Fried aim to captivate the audience in Tyler-Tallman Hall with a program featuring solo and collaborative works.
Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center
Free and open to the public.

Youth & Family Fishing Derby

Description: A free, family-friendly event featuring fishing lessons, arts & crafts, and volunteer opportunities for all ages. Spanish-speaking coordinator available.
Contact: Kelle Pressley 704-913-1733

It is probably safe to assume that there are no other musical duos who represent a synthesis of Old-time Music and Klezmer favorites - “klezgrass.” Natalya Zoe Weinstein comes from a long line of klezmer and jazz musicians, and John Cloyd Miller, the grandson of bluegrass fiddling legend Jim Shumate, comes from bluegrass royalty. They are a Davidson favorite, having first performed at a Traditional music concert in 2017, and more recently appearing as our Music Department guest artists for the 2021 Holiday Gala.
Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center
For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Free for Davidson students, but tickets are required.

Electric Jazz Harp
International harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda redefines jazz with his electrifying technique and genre-blending sound. Lauded for his collaborations with Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D’Rivera, and Béla Fleck, expect a one-of-a-kind performance that fuses Latin rhythms, jazz harmonies, and breathtaking virtuosity on the electric harp.

Colombian-born harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda has redefined the harp’s role in jazz, blending Latin rhythms, classical influences, and improvisational brilliance into a singular sound. A Latin Grammy nominee, he has collaborated with icons including Sting, Wynton Marsalis, Béla Fleck, and Paquito D’Rivera, while also contributing to Disney’s Encanto soundtrack as performer and music consultant. Praised by NPR and The New York Times for his astonishing technique and creativity, Castañeda has captivated audiences worldwide as both composer and bandleader. His latest project, Viento Sur, showcases his World Ensemble, expanding his global musical reach.

The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear.

Thank you to our JAZZ ROOM contributors: Bank of America, South Arts, Knight Foundation, Arts & Science Council, North Carolina Arts Council, Alice L Walton Foundation, Ford Foundation, and the Infusion Fund.

Facilitator: LuAnn Berry

Scaling doesn’t happen by accident — it starts with a plan. In this virtual session, you will identify actionable steps to grow your business with intention. Learn how to assess where you are now, define what growth looks like for your business, and create a roadmap that sets you up for sustainable success.
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This six-session series (five virtual and one in-person) is designed to help business owners reach the next stage of business growth. If you have customers, revenue, and a desire to grow — this is What’s Next!

Hosted by the Business Diversity and Inclusion division of Mecklenburg County’s Office of Economic Development.  

Disclaimer: You are participating in a public event sponsored by Mecklenburg County, where pictures will be taken. The County reserves the right to use any photograph or video taken at any event sponsored by the County to support Mecklenburg County business and services. By participating, you agree that any picture or likeness taken of you during the event may be used at the discretion of the County for that purpose.

Held in conjunction with the City of Lancaster’s Christmas in the City, the 12th Annual Winter Native American Art & Craft Festival features jewelry, quilts, baskets, Catawba pottery, and more artwork and demonstrations by established and emerging Native American artisans from around the region!

Enjoy delicious frybread from Lowcountry Frybread, available for purchase in the Center’s back parking lot (accessible from White Street). Seating is available in the Back Gallery.

Events are free and open to the public.

Witches Night Out at the Waverly Wine Walk is a night of fun, shopping, and wine. Explore participating boutiques while enjoying special offers, discounts, and swag. Guests are encouraged to wear their best costumes for a chance to win giveaway prizes.

Tickets are available for $20 early bird and $30 regular. All ticket sales support Carolina P.A.W.S., an organization dedicated to helping abandoned and abused cats and dogs find loving homes.

Each ticket includes a swag bag and wine pours at participating boutiques, including Athleta, Urbane South, Ivy & Leo, fab'rik, Mainstream Boutique, and Scout & Molly's. Check-in takes place at a yellow tent by the splash pad on The Terrace at Waverly, located in front of the Hilton Garden Inn.

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of choral and orchestral brilliance as Caritas A Cappella Ensemble, the Christ Church Choir and guest instrumentalists unite for a powerful and moving performance. Under the shared direction of Jeremy Mims of Caritas and Owen Peck and Katie Lehman of Christ Episcopal Church, this concert promises a captivating blend of vocal and instrumental mastery featuring Benjamin Britten, Elaine Hagenberg, Roxanna Panufnik and Rosephanye Powell.

Join us for a meaningful evening together in your community celebrating the important work that International House does for our foreign-born and foreign-rooted neighbors. Enjoy wine, beer & international tapas, a wide array of silent auction items, and strong connections with your community. Yes, we will dance!

Step into a regal evening of style and luxury, under the stars. Indulge in a welcome cocktail hour with Veuve Clicquot and exclusive shopping pop-ups, enjoy the premiere of Vestique’s seasonal must-haves, and sip Aura Rooftop Fashion Show–themed cocktails. The evening also features a live auction of luxury experiences, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Channing’s Joy Foundation.

Faculty from across the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences at UNC Charlotte are enthusiastic about bringing you a whole week of presentations and discussions about Artificial intelligence (AI). From stand alone apps to sophisticated computer programming systems, it is used to replicate cognitive processes in almost every industry and academic discipline. Like human intelligence, AI can analyze, organize and dispense information super quickly—even faster than what humans can coordinate individually. Why AI in the humanities and earth and social sciences? Because it has profound implications on how humans choose to use and be affected by the technology. Times and locations vary through the week. See the complete schedule and registration links.

Sylvester Johnson, Ph.D. (Northwestern University) will examine the global dimensions of technology innovation to explain the future intersection of AI and human engineering. The rise of generative AI is demonstrating the ability of machine intelligence to transform virtually every aspect of our global society. Intelligent machines now assist in diagnosing disease, tutoring students in advanced subjects, and even discovering new research insights across multiple fields of study. At the same time, advances in genomic research and genetic engineering are yielding extraordinary possibilities in health care and biotech. Drawing on his experience as a human-centered technologist and founding CEO of a public benefit company, Johnson will suggest a possible way forward for governing the uncertain future of a technological society.│religiousstudies.charlotte.edu
Monday, Oct. 20; 6 p.m., with a reception at 5 p.m.; J. Murrey Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room
This event launches AI Week; Read more and register.

Ring in the season with JOY!, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte’s signature holiday celebration. Expect a sparkling mix of stunning singing and playful hijinks you won’t find anywhere else—from the serenity of Morten Lauridsen’s Magnum Mysterium to the feel-good lift of That Christmas Morning Feelin’ (Spirited), capped by the debut of Dan Forrest’s breathtaking arrangement for men’s voices of Angels We Have Heard on High.

Equal parts heart and camp, tradition and surprise, JOY! sweeps from classical to pop and everything in between—wrapped in GMCC’s trademark warmth, wit, and wall-of-sound harmonies. Come for the sparkle, leave humming… with JOY!

Get your seats now—holiday happiness starts here!

Performance Dates:
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Friday, December 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 3:00 PM

📍 Location:
Galilee Center
3601 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Accessibility: The Thursday, December 4th performance at 7:30 PM will feature ASL interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons. We’re proud to make JOY! inclusive and welcoming to all.