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The House committee released the full report on its investigation into the 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Earlier the panel said it was referring former President Donald Trump for criminal charges.

A medical transport jet with a child patient, her mother and four others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes.

The House committee subpoenaed the Secret Service for text messages agents reportedly deleted around Jan. 6, 2021, as the panel probes Donald Trump's actions at the time of the deadly Capitol attack.

The price of gold is at its highest in six years. "Gold bugs" — that is, die-hard gold investors — swear by the commodity as a certain bet. But are they right?

Jon Stewart's Rosewateris the highest-profile project we saw on our sixth day in Toronto.

From the census citizenship question and political gerrymandering to the separation of church and state, the high court will make some rulings of consequence over the next month.

Panel Vice Chair Liz Cheney said the witness has yet to appear in the hearings and didn't take the call from the former president but alerted their lawyer, who told the committee.

Lola "Gangsta Boo'' Mitchell was found dead Sunday in Memphis, Tenn., her hometown at the age of 43. The cause of death has not been released.

McColl Center Announces New Exhibition: “Liminal Divine”
The McColl Center and Artist Elizabeth Palmisano invite you to experience the Spring 2024 Exhibition Fellowship exhibition, “Liminal Divine.” This immersive exhibition features collaborative work including soundscapes, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, metalwork, live plants, photography, and videography.


Opening Reception:
Date: June 20, 2024
Time: 6-9pm
Location: McColl Center
Cost: Complimentary | $10 suggested donation

Family Day Interactive, Kid-Friendly Workshops:
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: McColl Center
Cost: Complimentary | $10 suggested donation

Join us for an evening of connection and experience the art firsthand. This event is free, and tickets are available here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/exhibitions/event/liminaldivineopening/

About the Exhibition + Artists:

‘“Liminal Divine” explores the intersection of humanity, reverence, and connection. As a collective, we are united by examining what we hold sacred through diverse mediums and perspectives. Through collaborative dialogue and experimentation, we push the boundaries of our practices, fostering innovation and synergy.’
Charlotte artists Krystle Baller, Alicia Bell, day hixson, Amtah Naazim, Marcelle Vielot, and Gloria Zavaleta were brought together by curator and artist Elizabeth Palmisano at the request of McColl Center for this Exhibition Fellowship opportunity. This unique fellowship granted these seven exceptional artists access to the McColl Center Studios for a four-week immersive, collaborative journey. They used the time to explore what they hold sacred, the power of the magic in the mundane, and hidden complexities in the seemingly straightforward.


Exhibition Details:

Dates: June 20, 2024 - July 28, 2024
Hours: Fridays 12-6pm, Saturdays 10am - 6pm
Location: McColl Center, 721 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Admission: Complimentary | $10 suggested donation

For more information about the exhibition, please visit www.mccollcenter.org/events/liminal-divine-opening-reception or reach out via elizabeth@ellafaeart.com.

Media Contact:

Elizabeth Palmisano
elizabeth@ellafaeart.com

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will present its 6th Annual Haunted Trail, a spooky outdoor experience, October 25-27, 2024 behind the Matthews Community Center. This beloved community event is the largest fundraiser of the year for Matthews Playhouse, a nonprofit organization. Event organizers are promising new effects and even more chilling scenes for thrill-seekers.

In addition to the main trail, which is not for the faint of heart, a milder "Not So Spooky" version will be available for children ages 6 and up. Families can also enjoy a Halloween Fun Zone, which offers activities such as Trunk or Treat, face painting, crafts, a dance party, and more. Local food trucks will be available each evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a variety of food for purchase. Limited edition Haunted Trail and Matthews Playhouse merchandise and $1 Raffle Basket entry tickets will be available for purchase during the event.


The nightly schedule of Haunted Trail festivities for October 25-27, 2024, is as follows:


"Not So Spooky" Trail – 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Designed for children ages 6 and up, this kid-friendly version of the Haunted Trail offers a gentler experience. Admission is $10 per person and includes access to the Matthews Playhouse Halloween Fun Zone.


Halloween Fun Zone – 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a Trunk-or-Treat, crafts, face painting, and more. Admission is $5 per child (ages 2-12) for the Fun Zone only, and does not include entry to the trail.


"Full Fright" Trail – 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
For those seeking a more intense experience, the trail transforms into the "Full Fright" version in the evening. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and parents are advised to use discretion when bringing younger children. Admission is $10 per person.

Tickets to the Haunted Trail can be purchased at the gate. Visit matthewsplayhouse.com/haunted-trail to learn more or call (704) 846-8343 and/or email contact@matthewsplayhouse.com for more information.

Photographer Noah Kalina has been taking a picture of himself every day for the past 12.5 years.

Join us for an afternoon of fun featuring costume contest, games, prizes, performances, and more. Performances at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Current students and ages 0-3 admitted free. Ages 4-6: $10; Ages 7+: $15

Think you make the best mac & cheese in the Carolinas? Come prove it and support a great cause in the process!

Devil's Logic and Santiago Strong are teaming up on November 5th to showcase the tastiest mac & cheese, along with live music from the Flashback, and clean, crushable beer. With a top prize of $1,500, what's stopping you from showing what you've got?

All proceeds go to support the SantiagoStrong Foundation and their efforts to fight pediatric brain cancer.
Register at https://www.santiagostrong.org/events

JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual live music series is excited to present the David Lail Quintet. As one of the area’s leading saxophonist and flutist, David Lail has performed with The Four Tops, Billy Preston, The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Freddie Redd, Christian Scott and many others. As band director at Mint Hill Middle, his lifelong goal is helping area students progress on their journey to becoming successful musicians. Tune in to Keep Jazz A-Live-Streaming to hear local jazz musicians live, straight to your living room via Facebook Live. Our interactive performances are the perfect way for you to enjoy the music, until we are able to meet again in person. Performances come to you directly from Crown Station. Featuring: TBD Free Event - Donations and tips can be made at www.thejazzarts.org/donate or https://givebutter.com/JazzArts

Join Deepak as he blows open your consciousness & tears down all false perceptions of reality, exploring the meaning of existence, who you really are, why you are here, and answering ‘What Now?’. Experience Deepak’s legendary guidance as he leads the audience through a deep experiential meditation ultimately leaving everyone in a state of peace, happiness, heightened awareness & true wellbeing. Voted one of the ‘top 5 speakers in the world’, Deepak is one of a select few who have been invited to speak at three Harvard Schools – Harvard Medical School, Harvard Business School, and Harvard Divinity School.

Donald Trump has repeatedly promised that if he wins the 2024 presidential election he will issue pardons for "many" of the rioters convicted of crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The Charlotte City Council Monday night voted 6-5 to approve the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, a document that seeks to make Charlotte a more dense, affordable and walkable city.

Outdoor watering will be restricted to one day a week in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.

The school laid two wreaths outside of the Kennedy Building to honor students Reed Parlier and Riley Howell, who were killed when a gunman burst into their class on the last day of the 2019 spring semester.

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots,” said civil rights leader Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a thought that could just as easily apply to the history (or lack thereof) of music.Look at the iconization of Elvis Presley, which rarely mentions the influence of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, or chart-topping Bruno Mars who learned how to bust a move from soul forefathers like James Brown. For Tyrone Jefferson and Toni Tupponce, A Sign of the Times’ legacy is to share these oft-forgotten stories of black history through music, dance and spoken word.