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THE CHARLOTTE SINGERS PRESENT FREE HOLIDAY CONCERTS 2025!

Are you in need of a little boost to get you into the Holiday spirit this year? We have the answer!

The Charlotte Singers will put you in a Holly Jolly mood with some familiar carols as you have never heard them before! Think “Jingle Bells” as a fast paced jazzy arrangement, a 17th century French carol, and exquisite and intricate harmonies throughout “Jolly Old St Nicholas.” Everyone is welcome! Expect a laugh or two as well!

The first performance is on Sunday, December 7 at 4:00 PM at Providence Presbyterian Church’s Christian Life Center. The address is: 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte NC, 28277. A second performance will be held on Sunday, December 21, again at 4:00 PM, this time at Christ Lutheran Chapel, 4519 Providence Rd, Charlotte NC, 28226.

The Charlotte Singers are a group of 85 (ish) singers, ranging in age from 15 to 80+, led by the indomitable and super-talented Helen McCorkle Finch. The choral voices will be accompanied by Mrs. McCorkle Finch on piano and the percussion talents of Scott Rauschenberg. This year, we are blessed to feature Ken Edmonds on trumpet as well as violin virtuosos Ed Wielunski and Olivia Lindquist. David Finch will add an authentic country twang here and there as he plays the pedal steel and doubles as our sound engineer! Come to a wonderful concert and then go out for an early Sunday dinner! What a great way to spend part of a Sunday afternoon in December!

The Charlotte singers have been around since 2015, when Helen founded the group with just 7 members. We continue to grow our way to the 100 singers that Helen would love to direct! Interested singers should contact Helen McCorkle Finch about attending a rehearsal and/or joining us.

Mrs. McCorkle Finch was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her Bachelor's Degree in piano at Furman University, and earned her Master's Degree in piano from LSU and Georgia State University. Mrs. McCorkle Finch’s experience includes playing with world renowned bass singer Jerome Hines of the Metropolitan Opera, as well as having founded the Park City Singers, a 100-member choral group, in Park City, Utah.

More information about The Charlotte Singers and the 2025 Happy Holidays Concert can be found on the public Facebook Page, The Charlotte Singers, where readers can get a sneak preview of the quality, energy, and professional sound of their performances. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570619146450603


For information about either performance, to attend a rehearsal or express interest in singing with us, please contact:

Helen McCorkle Finch, Director

The Charlotte Singers

Email: hmfmusic8@gmail.com

Join us on December 6 for a cozy morning filled with holiday-themed activities! Designed specifically for curious minds aged 0-5, this event will spark their curiosity as they learn about the history behind winter holidays. Children will enjoy making crafts that are perfect for keeping or giving as gifts, including:

Suncatchers, representing the importance of light in Hannukah
Bracelets, exploring what the colors of Kwanzaa mean
Handprint ornaments, perfect for Christmas trees

Perfect for families looking to connect, learn, make new holiday memories together. Admission is free!

Bring your little explorers to enjoy festive holiday cheer, then stop by the Humane Society’s adoption center, cat café, and retail center, which opens at 11 a.m.

Dig In! Little Explorers is designed especially for curious minds ages 0-5 and is a playful and engaging early learning program that introduces young children to the wonders of history through storytelling, music, hands-on activities, and imaginative play.

Everyone's favorite holiday concert is coming back to CoMMA for an evening of holiday songs and winter music classics! Experience The Magic of Christmas with the Western Piedmont Symphony, the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina. Led by Music Director Matthew Troy and featuring guests artists Matt Sickles, guitar, and Captain Jim as Drosselmeyer, Master Magician, the Symphony performs classic Christmas songs, seasonal movie music, electrifying holiday hits, and beloved family favorite music of the season.

Pre-show Reception begins at 6pm for season ticket holders//6:30pm for all other guests

Step into the warmth and wonder of the season with "Home For Christmas", on Saturday, December 6th beginning at 7:00 PM, presented by the Charlotte Chorale under the direction of Andrew Struhar. This 75-minute performance, complete with an intermission, invites audiences to experience the many moods of Christmas, from bustling city sidewalks to the quiet reverence of Bethlehem.

The concert opens with the sparkle and bustle of holiday shopping, featuring nostalgic favorites like Carol of the Bells, Silver Bells and the jazzy Christmas Shopping Blues. With storefronts aglow and carolers in the air, the Chorale sets the scene for a spirited start to the season.

As the music shifts, you’re welcomed into the warmth of home with contemporary pop and classic standards. Songs like Underneath The Tree, Mistletoe and Holly, and I'll Be Home For Christmas evoke the joy of reunion, the comfort of tradition, and the magic of being surrounded by loved ones.

The evening culminates in a reverent celebration of the nativity, with timeless carols such as O Little Town of Bethlehem and Joy to the World. These sacred selections will bring you full circle, from the glitter of Main Street to the spiritual heart of Christmas.

Throughout the performance, the Chorale is joined by a talented music combo, adding rhythmic flair and emotional depth to select numbers.

Whether you’re drawn to the sparkle of city lights, the warmth of home, or the peace of the manger, "Home For Christmas" offers something for every heart this holiday season.

Tickets are on sale now at www.Eventbrite.com. Join the Charlotte Chorale in celebrating the heartwarming sounds of Christmas.

Come hear Santa read "The Night Before Christmas" and take your picture with Santa Claus next to the Christmas tree! There will be plenty of inspiration on what to ask Santa for with the variety of games, trains, and toys on display.

FREE ADMISSION!

The NoDa Holiday Bizarre brings together 75+ local artisans for a one-day, open-air market filled with handmade gifts, art, and seasonal treasures.

From ceramics and jewelry to prints, candles, décor, and unique finds, this is the perfect place to finish your gift list while supporting small, local creators.

THE CHARLOTTE SINGERS PRESENT FREE HOLIDAY CONCERTS 2025!

Are you in need of a little boost to get you into the Holiday spirit this year? We have the answer!

The Charlotte Singers will put you in a Holly Jolly mood with some familiar carols as you have never heard them before! Think “Jingle Bells” as a fast paced jazzy arrangement, a 17th century French carol, and exquisite and intricate harmonies throughout “Jolly Old St Nicholas.” Everyone is welcome! Expect a laugh or two as well!

The first performance is on Sunday, December 7 at 4:00 PM at Providence Presbyterian Church’s Christian Life Center. The address is: 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte NC, 28277. A second performance will be held on Sunday, December 21, again at 4:00 PM, this time at Christ Lutheran Chapel, 4519 Providence Rd, Charlotte NC, 28226.

The Charlotte Singers are a group of 85 (ish) singers, ranging in age from 15 to 80+, led by the indomitable and super-talented Helen McCorkle Finch. The choral voices will be accompanied by Mrs. McCorkle Finch on piano and the percussion talents of Scott Rauschenberg. This year, we are blessed to feature Ken Edmonds on trumpet as well as violin virtuosos Ed Wielunski and Olivia Lindquist. David Finch will add an authentic country twang here and there as he plays the pedal steel and doubles as our sound engineer! Come to a wonderful concert and then go out for an early Sunday dinner! What a great way to spend part of a Sunday afternoon in December!

The Charlotte singers have been around since 2015, when Helen founded the group with just 7 members. We continue to grow our way to the 100 singers that Helen would love to direct! Interested singers should contact Helen McCorkle Finch about attending a rehearsal and/or joining us.

Mrs. McCorkle Finch was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her Bachelor's Degree in piano at Furman University, and earned her Master's Degree in piano from LSU and Georgia State University. Mrs. McCorkle Finch’s experience includes playing with world renowned bass singer Jerome Hines of the Metropolitan Opera, as well as having founded the Park City Singers, a 100-member choral group, in Park City, Utah.

More information about The Charlotte Singers and the 2025 Happy Holidays Concert can be found on the public Facebook Page, The Charlotte Singers, where readers can get a sneak preview of the quality, energy, and professional sound of their performances. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570619146450603


For information about either performance, to attend a rehearsal or express interest in singing with us, please contact:

Helen McCorkle Finch, Director

The Charlotte Singers

Email: hmfmusic8@gmail.com

It’s New Year’s Eve at The Schiele Museum of Natural History! Celebrate the start of 2026 with amazing traditions from around the world as we join international friends in counting down to midnight…at 12 noon our time. This special event is included with the purchase of admission.

Relive the golden era of country music with Georgette Jones' tribute to her parents, George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Featuring their most beloved duets and solo hits, Georgette's performance honors their enduring musical legacy with authenticity and passion.

Join us for a yearly tradition! The Encore Studio dancers perform their unique story of The Nutcracker through ballet, tap, jazz, acro, and clogging! This production also includes narraration to prompt the storyline for our youngest audience members.

Doors open 30 min prior for charcuterie and tea service.
Groups purchasing tickets separately but wanting to sit together must email sarahlankford@encorecenter.net prior to arrival to be seated together
Tickets are non-refundable
If your dancer is a Mouse/Soldier/Sweets Dancer please purchase for the correct shows. The SoPi dancers of these characters perform Friday evening and Sat 10am. The Cameron dancers in these roles perform Sat at 2pm and 5pm

Shop for original works by local Native American artists and hear more from the artists themselves at USC Lancaster's Native American Studies Center!

These mini pop-up art sales offer original works by Native American artists, perfect for gifts or your personal art collection!

The January market features artwork such as baskets by Beckee Garris (Catawba Nation) and jewelry by Stephanie Peak (Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories).

Admission is free and open to the public!

Local Charlotte harpists - ensemble and soloists - playing traditional Christmas carols!

Annual holiday event with medieval and Renaissance music, readings of the season, and carols for all to sing. Bob Sweeten, director of the Bob and Sheri Show, returns to tell the Christmas story. Musicians appear in period attire. Concert on period instruments with voices.

These monthly mini pop-up art sales offer original works by Native American artists, perfect for gifts or your personal art collection!

The February market features artwork such as Catawba pottery by Blue Heron Clay (Catawba Nation) and beadwork by Amanda Wilson (Catawba Nation).

Admission is free and open to the public!

Join us for our annual tradition when we’ll transform Knight Theater into Charlotte’s living room for an evening of holiday songs and singalongs!


Tickets start at $22.50 and groups of 6 or more save 20%!


As with all Tosco Music Parties (TMPs), the evening will feature an eclectic mix of more than a dozen diverse performers and plenty of singalongs led by John Tosco and the TMP House Band & Singalong Choir. Enjoy your favorite holiday tunes, classic and contemporary songs of the season, and even some fresh originals, delivered in a variety of musical genres by local, regional, and national acts!

2025 Tosco Music Holiday Party performers include:
Anna Rae Haller
Cole Thannisch
Jay D. Jones
Jazz Revolution
Joey Santo
Kiss & Tell
Milania Corrales
Of Good Nature
Rafa Carrillo & Friends
The Bergamot
Satyr Black
Vadim Kolpakov
Kids at Heart
Dane Page, Chip McGee & Alexa Jenson
and more!

TMPs are great for the whole family and showcase performers of all ages, including youth! Families with young children can enjoy a full show in the first half alone, with 8 performances and 4 singalongs before intermission begins at 9pm.

Come celebrate the season with Tosco Music at Knight Theater!

Performance Date: Monday, December 15, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Blumenthal Arts, Knight Theater
Discount: Tickets start at $22.50 and groups of 6 or more save 20%!

Join us for the Charlotte premiere of The Changebaker — a heartfelt documentary short that follows Manolo Betancur, the Colombian immigrant and visionary behind Charlotte’s beloved Manolo’s Bakery. After escaping the violence of war in Colombia, Manolo rebuilt his life in Charlotte with one goal: to serve others. His bakery has since become a hub for activism, compassion and opportunity — proudly carrying the message, “Made in America by the Hands of Immigrants.”

This inspiring evening will feature a live dance performance by El Alma de la Luna, a musical performance by ÚltimaNota, the screening of The Changebaker and, following the film, a conversation with Manolo Betancur and director, Courtney Dixon.

Celebrate the power of resilience, art and community through this unforgettable night of storytelling and cultural expression.

Have you or a small human in your life ever wanted to perform on the Davis Theatre stage? This is your chance! Join us on February 7 for an afternoon of karaoke fun for all ages. Our facilitators for the afternoon will be Treva and Cory from Wizards of Sound. Treva is a professional vocal coach and will be on hand to help support an encourage all of our singers. Song selections will be family-friendly! 

Craft time begins at noon in the Galleries, and our karaoke time will start at 1pm in the Davis Theatre. Please register to let us know you are coming: https://forms.gle/qDRyzpsK5W121RAG6

Calling all Cabarrus County artists, writers, performers, filmmakers, and arts leaders! Mark your calendars for our next Creatives Mixer on Thursday, February 26, 5–7pm at the Cabarrus Arts Council. This free event is your chance to connect with fellow creatives, hear about upcoming opportunities, and enjoy the exhibition currently on view. Drinks will be available for purchase. Please register: https://forms.gle/jKPP5L8AHv4c7HgD9

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley
Saturday, February 21 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
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Stop by anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM.

Register here: https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/experience/eliteautoclubgroup/3974641/4653846/2026-aaa-travel-show-series

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Latin Americans Working for Achievement (LAWA) proudly presents our annual Gala for Education: Night of a Thousand Dreams. This inspiring evening celebrates the hopes, ambitions, and transformative journeys of our students, each dream shining like a star in a vast sky, guiding us toward a brighter future.

Butterflies, a symbol of resilience and change, reflect the courage and perseverance of our scholars as they spread their wings and soar. The theme honors migration and first-generation stories that define so many of our students, weaving together heritage, strength, and the pursuit of something greater.

Join us for a night filled with elegance, purpose, and endless possibilities as we illuminate the path to educational success.