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Grandfather Mountain is an amazing diversity hotspot for breeding birds in the southern Appalachians with more than 120 species detected during the nesting season. From warblers to hawks to hummingbirds, migration is a wondrous period of the year for birders and nature enthusiasts alike. Taught by Steve Dowlan, a retired natural resource specialist for the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, this course provides the opportunity to visit several locations on the mountain to learn about the diversity of migrants, the timing and mechanics of migration, and hopefully see dozens of species using Grandfather as a staging area on their long flights to Central and South America. Our classroom program will take a deeper dive into the science of migration and some of the technology unlocking the secrets of bird movement. Registration opens online on July 20 at 10 a.m.

Embark on a wild adventure with The Grizzly Forager on the mountain in search of mysterious treasure made by wasps, which explorers of old gathered and made into ink – the same ink that was used to sign the Declaration of Independence! Arthur, Sybbie and their dad, John, will guide you through the process of how to forage for oak galls and turn them into usable ink. The Grizzly Forager is an aspirational social media account with the primary aim of inspiring parents to get outside with their kids via the art of foraging. Arthur, Sybbie, and their mum and dad, John and Christina, create wholesome and visually appealing posts and reels that aim to educate, inspire and encourage kids of all ages to safely experience the outdoors and develop a deep love and connection with nature. Registration opens online on May 22 at 10 a.m.

An evening presentation of Carnatic Flute and vocal jugalbandhi by Vid. Shashank S. and Vid. Abhishek Raghuram.

In 1905 New York, Esther, a gifted Black seamstress, sews intimate apparel for everyone from society women to prostitutes. Longing for love, she begins exchanging letters with George, a Caribbean man who soon proposes—sight unseen. Yet, her heart is drawn to a kind Hasidic shopkeeper. When George arrives, Esther must face a future she never anticipated.

Perfect for a date night or a family night out, visit the James H. Lynn Planetarium at The Schiele Museum for a special after-hours astronomy presentation. Watch a planetarium show and view the night sky with museum telescopes. No experience or equipment necessary.

$8 museum members / $10 general public

Celebrate a day dedicated to scales and tails! Meet LOTS of reptiles and amphibians, and learn all about them with exciting activities, games, and special presentations. Don't miss turtle races, exotic reptile exhibits, turtle-sniffing dog demos, and MORE.

Advance tickets: $6 museum members / $18 general public
Day of event: $8 museum members / $20 general public

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 June market features artwork such as beadwork and jewelry by Alex Boatwright (Catawba Nation) and Catawba pottery by Nancy White (Catawba Nation).

Admission is free and open to the public!

An unforgettable journey of enduring love and triumph over adversity, The Color Purple is a landmark musical from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. This epic story follows Celie, a young African American woman who courageously navigates a life marked by abuse and discrimination to discover the strength to break free and find her own voice. The Grammy-winning score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues promises to fill your heart and awaken your soul.

Uptown Charlotte residents say instances of public defecation and drinking have improved after city council reinstated criminal penalties. UNC Board of Governors voted to eliminate its policy requiring DEI programs. A 14-year-old was shot dead in Charlotte. The N.C. attorney general sues Pactiv Evergreen, a year after its paper mill in Canton closed.

A judge denied a motion from Christopher Palmiter’s defense team in Madalina Cojocari disappearance case. CMPD investigates overnight shooting in University area. Charlotte Douglas International Airport predicts increase in summer travel. ACC baseball tournament continues in uptown.

The Charlotte Art League will not be evicted from its home near NoDa. Plans for the Panthers' new practice facility will get a hearing at city council. How tariffs could impact North Carolina’s burgeoning electric economy. The Charlotte Symphony brings its mobile stage to long-underserved neighborhoods. A new mental health clinic for teens and young adults opens.

Charlotte City Council considers changes to next year’s proposed spending plan. The city of Burlington plans to pilot a new PFAS remediation project. Mecklenburg County officials warn against renting personal pools. Latino construction workers are more likely to die on the job in North Carolina than their white or black counterparts.

Charlotte planners to study ways to reconnect West End to uptown. A new tool helps chart extreme summer temperatures. NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes three red wolf pups. A Myers Park High School senior gets help from a pair of four-legged therapists.

The city of Charlotte proposes a sales tax increase for transportation. Bank of America will vacate two uptown buildings over the next year. Treatment begins for a toxic algal infestation at Lake Norman. Duke Energy to replace two coal-powered steam generators at the Marshall Steam Station.

Mecklenburg County commissioners vote to postpone part of a property tax hike. Matthews Mayor says his town is getting "shafted" by the abandoned light rail plan. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles pledges support for Biden-Harris. Charlotte City Council wrestles with a spike in youth crime.

Stewart-Haas Racing to shut down at the end of 2024. Charlotte City Council approves a new power-sharing agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Commission. CMPD cracks down on weekend street takeover. Ross Stores Inc. plans a new regional distribution center in Randolph County.

Republicans show signs of strength in North Carolina's updated voter registration data. Charlotte police say the vehicle found Thursday dangling over the edge of an uptown parking garage was a case of "Oops!" and a South Carolina paper mill settles an air pollution lawsuit.

Charlotte City Council approves the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. South Carolina voters head to the polls today. Flounder fishing is declared off-limits for recreational anglers in North Carolina. Stanley Black & Decker will close a Concord distribution center next year.

Charlotte City Council's economic development committee votes in favor of Bank of America Stadium renovations. Vice President Kamala Harris makes an Economic Opportunity Tour stop in Charlotte. Albemarle gathers Kings Mountain residents to discuss the proposed lithium mine.

Mecklenburg County Commissioner George Dunlap says he won't serve another term as chairman. A new wave of federal funding will supply North Carolina with 200 electric school buses. Juneteenth celebrations abound across Charlotte starting this weekend.