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Sarah Boyce ‘07
Deputy Solicitor General for the State of North Carolina

The Pitchin’ for Wishes Cornhole Tournament benefiting Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina returns to Freedom Park Nov. 5. Andrew Roby and Harris Teeter will co-host the event that has raised more than $2.2 million for local charities and set records as the largest cornhole tournament in the world.

The family-friendly tournament features a NCAA bracket-style cornhole competition, food, music and children’s play zone.

If you’re interested in playing cornhole, the registration fee for a two-person team is $70. The deadline to register a team is Friday, Oct. 28. If you prefer to watch, Pitchin’ for Wishes is free for spectators and offers activities for all ages.

Authors Jared Diamond and David Wallace-Wells have each written about the environmental crisis.

As part of the Queens Learning Society lecture series, they’ll discuss the current state of the world, how we got to where we are today, and what the future could hold.

Diamond is an iconic figure of American science and history, and his work has informed the contemporary discourse for decades.

Wallace-Wells is an acclaimed journalist and best-selling author with a journalist’s-sense for asking just the right questions.

WFAE is pleased to be a media partner.

Held in conjunction with Christmas in the City, shop for jewelry, Catawba pottery, baskets, quilts, and more one-of-a-kind crafts and decorative items at the ninth annual Winter Native American Art and Craft Festival! Free and open to the public!

On October 3rd at Charlotte Art League from 7pm-9pm, local nonprofit Guerilla Poets will be holding Tahiti Graffiti, a live paint off between 6 amazing local live painters where you, the audience, get to tell them what to paint!

DJ Chocolate Rocket will be spinning throughout live spoken word and musical performances by Myrt’s Son, Mathew Church, Daniel Arthur Gurley and Guerilla Poets (Riot aka Shane Manier, Jah Smalls, Ma Dukes and Nemo Sum!)
This event is a fundraiser in support of our art programming for teens, youth and the elderly. So every ticket sold goes to supporting these incredible programs.
Your live artists participating in the paint off are: DeNeer Davis, Shawn Glover, L.J. Hill, April Lytle, Shane Manier and Emily Achenbaum Harris

Guerilla Poets are a 501c3 nonprofit providing art, music and poetry programming with community partners such as Time Out Youth, Tym Inc Juvenile Detention Teens, Henderson Independent HS, The Relatives, Rowan Helping Ministries, Promise Resource Network, The Arts Empowerment Project, Trinity Living and more.

Rissi Palmer – Saturday, October 15, 2:00 p.m. Singer-songwriter Rissi Palmer performs music from her children’s album, Best Day Ever. All happy, all light, all “comfort food” for the soul, Best Day Ever has become a favorite among both children and parents. Sponsored by South Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. This 45-minute show is free. Reserve your seats today while they last: https://bit.ly/3xTNNDW

Rissi Palmer - Saturday, October 15, 8 p.m. Rissi Palmer’s gift lies in reaching across all musical boundaries. While she made her mark in country music, she is equally at home in R&B music, bringing the entire spectrum of popular music to bear on music she calls Southern Soul. Her performance in the Davis Theatre is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Hotel accommodations for Davis Theatre 2022-2023 Season performers and crew are provided by the Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Concord; Tickets: $37.50; www.cabarrusartscouncil.org/rissi-palmer; Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street S. downtown Concord.   

This event celebrates LGBTQ+ culture, history, and the future.

Shop our wide variety of local favorite and unusual plants, Wing Haven legacy plants, trees and shrubs assisted by our knowledgeable staff and volunteers. All proceeds benefit Wing Haven gardens, programs and educational outreach. Member's Day on Wednesday, October 12. Open to the public October 13-15.

Wing Haven's gardens are free to visit during our biannual plant sales!

Schedule your shopping appointment today.

Mooresville families are invited to attend the free events, which will include the local Fire Department, starting between 9am and 3pm on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the 509 River Highway Lowe’s location. Consumers should contact the store for local updates as hours are subject to change. Activities are designed to teach community members about installing smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in their homes, planning and practicing a fire escape plan, and operating a fire extinguisher.

Additionally, all U.S. Lowe’s stores will feature a build-your-own Fire Rescuer Kit event for kids on Oct. 8. These events will give them the opportunity to explore fire safety while building a hand-made toy. Registration for the Fire Rescuer Workshop is available at Lowes.com/DIYU. Smoke and CO alarms, as well as fire extinguishers, will be on display while educational materials and activities from First Alert will be available while supplies last.

Screening of "Remember Yesterday" at the Independent Picture House. Writer/Director J.R. Rodriguez will be in attendance and hold an audience Q&A after the screening.

This original play - based on a book of the same name, written by Matthews Playhouse teaching Artist Lakeetha Blakeney - tells the story of Louise Miller (Lou for short), a fourth grader in Mrs. Smith's class at Corine L. Cannon Elementary school, who has a major problem. She has been late for school several times and will be in big trouble if it happens again. She has to face her fears in order to get there before the bell rings.

Performances​
Friday, September 23rd @ 7:30pm
Saturday, September 24th @ 11:00am
Special outdoor show @ Stumptown Park​
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Sunday, September 25th @ 2:00pm​
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Friday, September 30th @ 7:30pm
Saturday, October 1st @ 2:00pm
Sunday, October 2nd @ 2:00pm

We will have 2 screenings of "Adopting Audrey" on Sunday Aug 28 - 4pm & 7pm. Both screenings will be followed by audience Q&A session with the director of the film and the crew.

York County Pearls of Promise Foundation & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Omega Tau Omega Chapter present:
A Pretty Kicks Celebration: Sneaker Ball
Join us as we celebrate five years of service in Upper York County, South Carolina with this inaugural event. Festivities will include DJ Double D, Light it Up 360 Photo Booth, recognition of community partners and featured sponsors, door prizes, hors d'oeuvres, drinks and MORE!
Don't miss your opportunity to walk the PINK carpet in your kicks and semi-formal attire, pose for the Pink Paparazzi and party with a purpose. Proceeds will fund community programs and scholarships.
Click the ticket link or go to Eventbrite.com to purchase tickets by September 23, 2022. Discounted early bird ticket sales end August 14th.
For tax-deductible donations and sponsorship information, contact Wakita Barksdale, Executive Director, York County Pearls of Promise Foundation, Inc., at ycpopdirector@gmail.com or donations may also be made via Eventbrite.com

Intellectual property (IP) — as expressed in copyrights, patents, and trademarks — are powerful assets for individuals, companies, and organizations. The increasing value of such assets can spur moral and ethical conflicts, and even lead to legal disputes. IP policy thus has powerful implications for public welfare and legal precedent. Presented by Gordon Hull, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Philosophy at UNC Charlotte and a core faculty member in the Public Policy Ph.D. program.

Reception at 6 p.m.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Watch for the next event on November 15

The Encore Theatre is set to kick off its 2022-2023 season with Bye Bye Birdie, September 16-18 & 23-25, and will be performed at Sunrise Theatre, 250 NW Broad St. Downtown Southern Pines. This wildly nostalgic musical tells the story of a rock star determined to boost his popularity with one last publicity stunt before entering the army . It's sure to have you dancing and singing along in your seat!

A loving send-up to 1950's small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful, high-energy score, bouncy teens, and a hilarious script, Bye Bye Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.

"Even though the play takes place in the 1950's, it is still easy for us to relate to the story today. It has held up through generations. Not only young love and rock & roll, but it also relates to growing up from adolescence to teenagers" says Director Rhonda Brocki, "Bye Bye Birdie may be set in 1958, but it could also be set in 2022."

Commenting on the production of this toe-tapping classic, Kevin Dietzel, Sunrise Theater's Executive Director, said, "We've loved the idea of working with the Encore Center on a performance. In a community as tight-knit as ours, it is amazing to have neighbors in theatre who are friendly and willing to support each other. The Encore Center always produces high quality work, so we jumped at the opportunity for this partnership."

This fun-for-the-whole-family show is put on in partnership with MALES of Distinction. Founded in 2017, this organization provides mentoring programs for ages 8-18, teaching valuable life skills such as decision making and financial management. These incredible youth are helping put this show together any way they can, including serving as ushers for performances.

Opening Night will be Friday, September 16th at 7:30pm, and the show will play Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm as well as matinees on Saturdays & Sundays at 2pm through September 25th.

Tickets range from $17-$25 and can be purchased at www.sunrisetheater.com

Sheila Kay Adams, NEA Folk Heritage Fellow, master ballad singer, banjoist, and story teller, will be joined by fellow master musicians Donna Ray Norton (ballads) and Josh Goforth (ballads, virtuoso fiddle and guitar). The three artists will share Scottish ballads rediscovered in Madison County over a century ago, along with wonderful stories of the world of Sodom, their mountain hamlet. Hailing from one of the most significant musical sources in the Appalachians, these three musicians are unequaled.

For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Free for Davidson students, but tickets are required.

Join this old-time power duo for a concert full of traditional music rooted in the Appalachians.

Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

The jazz ensemble will be featuring various music faculty members in exciting collaborations!

Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

Davidson College voice students of Jacquelyn Culpepper, Ilana Lubitsch, Harrison Bumgardner, Melinda Whittington, and Amanda Sesler take the stage in Tyler-Tallman Hall during Wildcat Weekend for an eclectic program of vocal music accompanied by Tomasz Robak.

Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.