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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

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) about today's Jan. 6 House committee hearing on links between former President Donald Trump's inner circle and extremist groups.

In dire situations, stress can make us panic and impair our ability to make lifesaving decisions. Emergency response professionals share the tactics they use to stay cool and collected on the job.

An individual wearing an Afghan uniform opened fire on the combined U.S. and Afghan force with a machine gun on Saturday. It's unknown if the shooter was an Afghan soldier or had stolen the uniform.

The summary of the committee's report included criminal referrals for the former president, who inspired the deadly insurrection that took place nearly two years ago.

Pat McCrory resigns from No Labels. Mark Walker ends bid for 6th district spot. CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill shapes up administration. Quail Hollow may have a new title sponsor for the PGA stop. The Carolina Theater to reopen soon.

Charlotte City Council approves $3.6 billion budget; extends contract of interim city attorney Anthony Fox. Mecklenburg County reports a rise in homelessness. Invasive algae on the N.C. coast is increasing mercury levels in the food chain.

Sunscreen is crucial for skin protection and the SPF is important. But dermatologists say the key to good summer skin care is applying plenty of lotion and reapplying it often, even when it's cloudy.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Yale historian Timothy Snyder about what another 6-year presidential term for Russian leader Vladimir Putin might mean for Ukraine and the West.

Charlotte School of Law is on probation with the American Bar Association, has had its federal loan money yanked by the Department of Education and now…

American actor Regina King won an Emmy for her work in the HBO series Watchmen. It's her fourth Emmy in six years, all for different roles.

Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi confirmed Sunday that an executive order was drafted for Trump to sign that would have used the military to seize machines in battleground states.

Special counsel Jack Smith has been consulting with other officials inside the Justice Department about the case, which accuses Donald Trump of leading a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election.

Thursday night's Game 6 of the NBA finals moves to Oakland, Calif. — home to defending champions the Golden State Warriors. The Toronto Raptors are looking to win their first championship.

Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro faces two criminal charges for refusing to hand over documents and testify about the January 6 attack.

Democratic enthusiasm was up in Texas, but it's still a very Republican state. Statewide, Democrats face an uphill climb, but in key suburban House races, they could make gains.

Participate in the important questions of our time. The Forum is a conversation and speaker series that brings people together to explore challenges and opportunities that affect human flourishing through the lens of the humanities and civic imagination.

You’re invited to the November 18, 2025 gathering of The Forum featuring Heather Berlin.


Heather Berlin unlocks the secrets of attention, perception, and human wellbeing, and shows how these human traits are key to the future digital economy. Her fascinating talk explores the brain basis of consciousness, dynamic unconscious processes, and creativity - and how we can make better decisions and get the most out of our brains.

Berlin is a neuroscientist, clinical psychologist, and associate clinical professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She explores the neural basis of impulsive and compulsive psychiatric and neurological conditions with the goal of developing novel treatments. Berlin hosts the new Nova series “Your Brain.” She received her doctorate from the University of Oxford, and Master of Public
Health from Harvard University, and trained in clinical neuropsychology at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Neurological Surgery.

Connect. Consider. Ignite. Doors open at 6:00 to mix and mingle. The program runs from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM including time for conversation, connections, and Q&A.

The Forum has a three-part structure:

• First third: Participants connect in small break-out groups prompted by a question;

• Middle third: Participants consider a presentation by a guest speaker that ends with a question posed to the audience;

• Final third: Participants discuss the question, igniting new ideas and possibilities.

THE HUMANITIES | Languages | Literature | History | Philosophy | Religion | And More

Event ticket is $40. This is an in-person event with limited seating.

Location: Mint Museum Uptown

About The Charlotte Center

The Charlotte Center is a community forum and civic action catalyst that invites curious people into meaningful connection and problem-solving informed by deep consideration of the human experience. Our mission is to help people and communities flourish. 

The Charlotte Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We are supported by individual donors, grants, sponsorships, and revenue from our programs. We invite you to join us.