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The Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University’s campus community with an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences. The lecture events are hosted in an intimate setting where the audience can ask questions and hear personal and professional leadership experiences from our guests.

The lecture begins at 6:00pm and a networking reception
will immediately follow each lecture.

Contact, Jane Williams, williamj@queens.edu to learn more.

Join the wild ones of The Hot Sauce Truck at Divine Barrel Brewing on Friday, 10/13/23, starting at 6pm for The Hot Sauce Truck Challenge! It’s just $5 to participate, and you’ll have to run the gauntlet of 10 hot sauce samples, with each one incrementally increasing in heat. If you can make it through the 10 samples unscathed then you’ll win awesome prizes! All proceeds from this amazingly fun event will be donated to our friends at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte, so come feel the heat for a good cause!

Celebrate National Beer Day at Charlotte's signature beer festival, coming April 6th!

Enjoy unlimited sampling of beer made by 25+ national, regional, and local craft breweries. There will be a vast selection of lager, IPA, ale, fruit beer, and even cider to taste. A great place to enjoy all your favorites in one location and discover new beers that are making their way to the beer scene.

Charlotte Brewfest is NOT only for the beer aficionado. While beer lovers play an instrumental role in making this event a Charlotte staple, everyone can enjoy a great party! There will be delicious food from some of Charlotte's most popular food trucks, incredible live music, and a variety of activities to enjoy.

Glitz and glam will be on view at Wednesday Night LIve at Mint Museum Uptown. In conjunction with The Mint Museum's exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK, enjoy a night of dancing a la Studio 54, plus pop-up runway fashion shows featuring looks from local designers that highlight vintage fashion from the 1970s to the 1990s paired with live music by DJ Smitty, Buff Faye, and Dallas Austin providing music specific to each era.

Program begins at 6 PM, galleries open late. Cash bar.

Wednesday Night Live is presented by Bank of America. This event is organized in partnership with Davita Galloway of Dupp & Swat.

Set in La Merced in downtown Mexico City, "Plaza de la Soledad" offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of women in the sex trade. Goded reveals the harsh realities they navigate—abuse, fear, and the emotional toll of selling intimacy—while also honoring their histories, families, superstitions, and dreams. “Plaza de la Soledad” captures the beauty and complexity of their bodies, reminding us of their strength and humanity.

Enjoy a cash bar and popcorn. Introduction by Chief Curator Jen Sudul Edwards, PhD, at 6 PM, followed by the film screening.

The introduction will be presened in English and Spanish.

Nurture with Wine: A Night for Maternal Mental Health -

Join us for a gorgeous evening of good food, fine wine, and an important cause.
A Four-Course Dinner with Wine Pairings hosted for Mind Body Baby

Join us for an unforgettable evening of culinary artistry, where a thoughtfully crafted four-course dinner is perfectly paired with exceptional wines.

The evening will feature a brief program and a wine raffle, adding an extra touch of excitement to the festivities.

Schedule:

Arrive at 6:30 PM for cocktails
Dinner begins at 7:00 PM
Attire: Cocktail attire. Jackets are required for men, ties are optional. No denim, please.

We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!

Carolina Pro Musica presents the 6th songwriting workshop at the Gaston County Public Library, Saturday March 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM. This event is for those who write lyrics or music and want assistance with their ideas. Bring started projects to work on if you have them. A piano will be available or bring your own instrument such as a guitar. The workshop is free to the public.
Facilitators for this event include Edward Ferrell and Karen Hite Jacob from Carolina Pro Musica plus
Jocelyn Thompson, well-known Gastonia music educator.
The workshop is open to students and adults. No prior experience is necessary.
More details can be found at carolinapromusica.org.

Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide that includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. The activities in this resource are supported by a robust Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) correlation guide, building durable STEM Skills, and differentiated instruction. This workshop has a $20 registration fee. Participants must register by Friday, June 6 at 5 p.m.

Holiday magic is back in Charlotte Youth Ballet’s 46th annual production of The Nutcracker! This family-friendly event showcases the artistry of local student dancers and professionals from around the world. CYB is a nonprofit organization led by Charlotte legend, Gay Porter, and Artist Director, Bridget Porter Young.

General Admission shows:
Friday, December 5 at 7pm
Saturday, December 6 at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, December 7 at 2:30pm

Special discounted performances are available for schools, preschools, homeschool students, Girl Scouts, and seniors. Visit https://charlotteyouthballet.org/nutcracker/ for info.

Come together around the music of the Beatles - a celebration for all ages!
Experience the Charlotte tradition - over a dozen diverse acts plus singalongs. Get tix for Tosco Music Beatles Tribute on Oct. 3. Groups of 6+ save 20% using code GROUP20.
Then enjoy a full Saturday of live music on 2 stages, contests, vendors, family fun and more - FREE!
Visit fabfestcharlotte.org for details.
🗓️October 3-4
📍Knight Theater - 430 S Tryon St.
📍Parr Center - 1201 Elizabeth Ave.
📸 @fabfestcharlotte

This therapist-led group is designed for individuals navigating the emotional challenges that can follow childbirth, including symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA). The group provides a supportive space to share experiences, develop coping strategies, and reduce isolation through connection with others facing similar struggles.

Who This Group Is For:

Mothers (or birthing parents) within 6 months postpartum.

Structure & Approach:

- Weekly 90-minute sessions (group runs for 10 weeks)
- Closed group format
- Facilitated by a licensed mental health professional
- Blend of psychoeducation, group discussion, and skills practice
- Optional journaling or between-session reflection prompts
- Snacks and prizes for participation

Step up, share your voice, and own the stage.

This month's theme is "People Watching & Other Observations."

Bring us your poems, stories, flash fiction, etc. to share! All work must be original and read by the author.

In Partnership with MUGS Coffee - a LIVE event for CWC Members and non-members to read their work on the fourth Friday of the month from 6:45pm - 9pm. Registration is limited to 12 readers.

(You do not need to register to come to listen and support your fellow writers.)

Registration is free! To Register, please go to: https://charlottewritersclub.org/events/

French artist Marielle Plaisir joins Jen Sudul Edwards, PhD, chief curator and curator of Contemporary Art at The Mint Museum for a conversation about her multidisciplinary artistic practice, including painting, installation, tapestry, fashion, and public art.

The conversation will examine themes of beauty, humanity, identity, and storytelling across mediums. Plaisir will discuss how painting informs her broader creative vision and how different materials allow her to expand and deepen her narrative practice.

The evening will include a moderated conversation followed by audience Q&A.

Cash bar and reception opens at 6 PM, followed by the 7 PM artist talk.

How can the U.S. encourage more vaccinations? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ahead of his meeting with President Biden about state strategies to increase COVID-19 vaccinations.

Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising in the U.S. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution?

Former Charlotte mayor Patrick Cannon is is out of prison. He had been in a Federal Correctional Institution since November, 2014.The Charlotte Observer…

Today, a shareholder vote on Dollar Tree's acquisition of Family Dollar was again postponed due to a lack of support for the move. The buy-out is now…

Ahead of the House Jan. 6 committee meeting Monday, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to law professor Kim Wehle about the importance of this moment for American democracy.

The latest stack of books from our go-to librarian will transport you to Newfoundland, New Orleans, Sierra Leone, Malaysia, Massachusetts, and the British Isles.

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol held a hearing Thursday — honing in on how Former President Donald Trump's election denial led to the attack.