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A year after a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol, an informal community of amateur sleuths — known as "sedition hunters" — continues to identify people who were likely involved in the riot.

The Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University’s campus community an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences.

The lecture begins at 6:00 p.m. and a networking reception will immediately follow.

(Weisiger Group - formerly CTE, Carolina Tractor and Equipment Co.)

"Violin prodigy" (San Francisco Chronicle) Amaryn Olmeda dazzles with Mendelssohn's majestic Violin Concerto in E minor, paired with Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade in A minor and Shostakovich's witty and subversive Symphony No. 9 in a dynamic program led by Anthony Parnther.

Anthony Parnther, conductor
Amaryn Olmeda, violin

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor
Intermission (20')
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9


NEW! Children ages 6-18 attend Sunday matinee performances for FREE with a Youth ticket!

"Violin prodigy" (San Francisco Chronicle) Amaryn Olmeda dazzles with Mendelssohn's majestic Violin Concerto in E minor, paired with Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade in A minor and Shostakovich's witty and subversive Symphony No. 9 in a dynamic program led by Anthony Parnther.

Anthony Parnther, conductor
Amaryn Olmeda, violin

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor
Intermission (20')
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9


NEW! Children ages 6-18 attend Sunday matinee performances for FREE with a Youth ticket!

"Violin prodigy" (San Francisco Chronicle) Amaryn Olmeda dazzles with Mendelssohn's majestic Violin Concerto in E minor, paired with Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade in A minor and Shostakovich's witty and subversive Symphony No. 9 in a dynamic program led by Anthony Parnther.

Anthony Parnther, conductor
Amaryn Olmeda, violin

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Ballade in A minor
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor
Intermission (20')
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9


NEW! Children ages 6-18 attend Sunday matinee performances for FREE with a Youth ticket!

Join us for An Evening on Broadway! 🎶
Step into the magic of the stage with Sound of the Carolinas on Saturday, May 31 at 6 PM at Davidson United Methodist Church!

Enjoy unforgettable music from beloved shows including:
✨ The Sound of Music
🧹 Wicked
🎻 Fiddler on the Roof
💃 West Side Story
🎼 Cole Porter classics
🇫🇷 Les Misérables
...and more!

Admission is free, but donations are welcome – bring friends and family for a night of Broadway favorites performed by your local orchestra!

Charlotte Choir School is an auditioned community choral program for children and youth offering accessible and rigorous music education and performance opportunities to talented boys, girls, and young men and women from every background and every corner of the Charlotte region.

Audition for Charlotte Choir School at our Discovery Night — Open House & Auditions on May 20th, 2025 at 6:00 PM!
Learn more and register your child at the link in our bio or visit: https://www.charlottechoirschool.org/audition

Get ready for your next beach adventure! Join local author and professional shell hunter Dr. Ashley Oliphant at 6:30 PM in Drendel Auditorium for a fascinating and fun presentation on finding seashells, spotting shark teeth, and uncovering treasures along the shoreline.

After the program, continue the exploration with special hands-on activities and a chance to roam through CSC’s exciting Dinosaurs! exhibit. It's an evening of discovery perfect for beachcombers, fossil hunters, and curious explorers of all ages!

One Trump voter told NPR he supported pardons related to the Capitol attack, but has a tougher time reconciling pardons for rioters who were violent with police.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post about her reporting on the DOJ's delay in investigating Donald Trump's involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Leaked documents from inside Facebook show the social network was caught flat-footed by the "Stop the Steal" movement, which culminated in the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol.

NEW YORK (AP) — Well Fargo's board of directors gave CEO Tim Sloan a $4.6 million raise last year, despite the bank continuing to face the fallout of its…

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell described the change in a letter to team owners. The league was criticized for suspending Ray Rice for only two games after his arrest on domestic violence charges.

The bipartisan legislation would update the certification process for presidential elections, which former President Donald Trump and his allies tried to exploit after the 2020 election.

Supreme Court's decision to review the controversial bankruptcy deal involving the maker of Oxycontin means the settlement will remain on hold at least through December.

The group invited six new members to join — expanding their reach to cover over a third of the world's population in an attempt to reshape the global world order.

This event features author Pam Kelley, Dr. Seth Kotch (Associate Professor of American Studies at UNC Chapel Hill), and Dr. Barbara Lash (Department of Geography instructor at UNC Charlotte), in conversation about North Carolina Humanities' North Carolina Reads selection Money Rock: A Family’s Story of Cocaine, Race, and Ambition in the New South.

You'll hear Pam, Seth, and Barbara discuss the story of Belton Lamont Platt, nicknamed Money Rock, and of a striving African American family in Charlotte, swept up and transformed by the 1980s cocaine epidemic. They will discuss themes from the book including racism, segregation, the War on Drugs, and mass incarceration. This conversation is moderated by NC Humanities Trustee and former Charlotte Observer Editor Rick Thames.

Join us for an hour-long, pre-event reception and book signing beginning at 6 p.m. on April 25. Light food and beverage will be provided. The program beings at 7:00 p.m. and will end with an audience Q&A.

Parking: The Museum has ample surface parking. Parking is free.

Book signing: Come for refreshments from 6-7 p.m. During this time, Pam Kelley will be signing books. A limited number of books will be available to purchase on site at the museum gift shop.

Program time: The program begins at 7 p.m.

COVID-19 policies: To read NC Humanities' COVID-19 statement please visit nchumanities.org/programs/events/

Special thanks to our event partner, the Charlotte Museum of History. Learn more at charlottemuseum.org.

Victoria's Voice Foundation, in partnership with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, invites you to join us for our free VITAL SIGNS Parent Forum on May 23, 2024, in Charlotte (NC).

Meet Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden along with Michael DeLeon, Victoria’s Voice director of youth outreach and school programs and co-founder of Steered Straight.

We invite area parents and local leaders in prevention, education, mental health, and law enforcement to join us for a facilitated community discussion on the early signs of risk and substance misuse in our youth.

The evening will include light food and refreshments, a moderated panel discussion on the issues directly affecting families in Charlotte, and a facilitated discussion of our VITAL SIGNS program on marijuana and vaping.

Date: May 23, 2024
6:00 pm - Doors open
6:30 pm- Panel Discussion
7:30 pm- Q/A with the panelists
8:00 pm- Event ends

Founded in 2019 by David and Jackie Siegel following the loss of their 18-year-old daughter Victoria to a drug overdose, Victoria’s Voice provides drug prevention education and support for parents and youth nationwide.

VITAL SIGNS was developed to empower parents with the tools to identify and address the early signs of behavioral health issues and substance use in their children. This timely initiative aims to equip parents with evidence-based practices, fostering stronger, more open relationships within families and, ultimately, healthier outcomes.

The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.

Fly High! Watch Rudolph soar above the audience as we kick off the holidays in spectacular fashion.

One-Act, approx. 60 min. / For all ages

Show Dates and Times:
Sat, Nov 22: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Nov 23: 2 & 4 PM
Fri, Nov 28: 2 & 4 PM
Sat, Nov 29: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Nov 30: 2 & 4 PM
Sat, Dec 6: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Dec 7: 11 AM & 2 PM
Sat, Dec 13: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Dec 14: 11 AM & 2 PM
Fri, Dec 19: 7 PM
Sat, Dec 20: 11 AM & 3 PM
Sun, Dec 21: 2 & 4 PM
Mon, Dec 22: 11 AM & 2 PM
Tues, Dec 23: 11 AM & 2 PM

ASL-Interpreted Show: Sat, Dec 6 at 3 PM
Sensory-Friendly Performance: Sun, Dec 21 at 4 PM

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Democratic Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren of California about a new court filing from the House Jan. 6 committee.