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  • Rapper Mykki Blanco.
    6 LGBTQ+ Artists You Need To Know From North Carolina
    WUNC Music handpicks thrilling new songs from Mykki Blanco, HC McEntire, The Muslims, Al Riggs, Shirlette Ammons and ZenSoFly.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin Wins Another 6-Year Term
    Putin has been declared the winner in Sunday's Russian election, giving him a fourth term as president. Critics say the vote was staged, and the only questions are over the size of Putin's majority.
  • The Flint River in downtown Flint, Mich. The state's attorney general, Bill Schuette, announced felony and misdemeanor charges Friday against six state employees in connection with the lead-contamination of the city's drinking water
    They 'Failed': 6 More Michigan Employees Charged In Flint Water Crisis
    In announcing the charges, Michigan's attorney general said those accused attempted to "bury or cover up, downplay or hide information" about elevated lead levels in Flint's water supply.
  • After six trials and 23 years behind bars, charges are being dropped against Curtis Flowers (pictured here in Dec. 2019) over a 1996 quadruple killing in Mississippi. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a conviction last summer, citing among other things, the deliberate elimination of Black jurors from Flowers' trials.
    After 6 Trials, Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Curtis Flowers
    Flowers spent 23 years behind bars for a 1996 quadruple killing at a Mississippi furniture store. Prosecutors said Friday that there were no credible witnesses available for a seventh trial.
  • Jan. 6 committee votes on holding Steve Bannon in contempt for defying subpoena
    The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has been looking at the causes of the riot. It's now voting on contempt resolution for Steve Bannon who defied its subpoena.
  • After 6 Years In Local Paper's Classified Ads, Throne Finally Sells
    A man in Canada tried to sell a carved replica of a grand wooden chair. Over six years, he dropped the price from 5,000 to 1,000 Canadian dollars. At last a pub owner bought it, the CBC reports.
  • A year later, a 6-year-old girl is reunited with her teddy bear
    The bear was lost along a trail in Glacier National Park. Months later a family friend spotted it in a ranger's truck. The ranger who had found it said he just couldn't bear to throw Teddy away.
  • Justice Department accuses 6 major landlords of keeping rents high
    The lawsuit arrives as U.S. renters continue to struggle. The latest figures show that half of American renters spent more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities in 2022, an all-time high.
  • Sergei Klimov is the eighth Jehovah's Witness to be sentenced since ban calling the banned the religious group as an extremist organization went into effect in 2017, Reuters reports.
    Russian Court Sentences Jehovah's Witness To 6 Years In Prison For 'Extremism'
    A string of Jehovah's Witnesses have been convicted since Russia's Supreme Court banned the Christian denomination as an "extremist organization" in 2017.
  • Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25 billion to fund 'Trump Accounts'
    Tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife Susan have pledged $6.25 billion to fund so-called "Trump Accounts." The investment accounts would be available to children in low-income zip codes.
  • LEADERS IN ACTION LECTURE FEATURING ED WEISIGER, JR., PRESIDENT, CEO OF WEISIGER GROUP
    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.)
  • Mendelssohn & Shostakovich
    "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!
  • Mendelssohn & Shostakovich
    "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!
  • Mendelssohn & Shostakovich
    "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!
  • An Evening on Broadway!
    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!
  • Discovery Night - Open House and Auditions
    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
  • North Carolina Humanities: North Carolina Reads 'Money Rock'
    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.
  • VITAL SIGNS: Preparing Parents to Recognize the Early Signs of Risk and Drug Use in Their Children
    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.
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
    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
  • 6th-Grader's Note Sheds Light On Hit-And-Run Case
    Andrew Sipowicz discovered the front of his red Mustang was dented. He saw a note handwritten by a student who was riding a Buffalo, N.Y., school bus that allegedly hit the car. The note gave details.
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