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Christmas in the City is coming to town once again! This premier production is a stunning variety show bringing the true essence of the Christmas Season to life using various forms of creative and performing arts in a way that entertains and inspires the soul. Christmas in the City includes: music with a live band, top-notch singers, traditional and modern Christmas songs, energetic dancers, state-of-the-art media and lighting, and inspirational drama.

The Latino Civic Engagement invites you to vote together on Friday, October 21, from 12-2p.m at the Hall Marshall voting site. These Mid-tern elections are crucial for our community. Issues like education, community safety, Inflation, immigration, access to health, Medicare, economic development, and women's health are in the ballot. Our vote is our voice, and together we can make it COUNT!! Let's Vote Together !!

Vocalist René Marie, this month’s JAZZ ROOM headliner, spends an hour speaking to us about her unique, storytelling approach to jazz and the roots that her music spring from.
René Marie was born in Virginia and has spent her life across this region. She didn’t begin her musical career until after age 40, and has since released 8 CDs, culminating in a Grammy nomination, plus a theater production.
Join us on the YouTube livestream for this rich conversation, or be in person at the Stage Door Theater to participate in person.
Through free panels, discussions, and workshops, JazzArts Charlotte is committed to bringing nationally acclaimed artists to Charlotte to enhance the experience of the music.
Join us in one-on-one conversation for a glimpse at the story behind the song.

A little more about Rene Marie:
Website: https://renemarie.com/
interview with Sanctuary magazine just after Grammy nomination. https://www.sanctuary-magazine.com/interview-w-rene-marie.html
Most recent album, Sound of Red, released April 2016, represents her first album of all-original material.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021 only 19% of people with a disability were employed, while almost 64% of people without a disability were employed.

“Disability Awareness and Accessibility in Charlotte” explores what steps city leaders are taking to ensure Charlotte is a more equitable city.

Don't miss your chance to learn about digital equity, independent living, transportation challenges and more.

Confirmed panelists (subject to change):

• Terry Bradley, deputy director and ADA coordinator for the City of Charlotte
• Judith Brown, founder and executive director of 70Forward
• Patricia K. Keul, operations director of Disabilities IN North Carolina

Moderator:

Mike Collins, host of "Charlotte Talks"

This is an EQUALibrium Live event, hosted by “Charlotte Talks.”

EQUALibrium Live is sponsored by Novant Health, Wells Fargo and our members.

Think you make the best mac & cheese in the Carolinas? Come prove it and support a great cause in the process!

Devil's Logic and Santiago Strong are teaming up on November 5th to showcase the tastiest mac & cheese, along with live music from the Flashback, and clean, crushable beer. With a top prize of $1,500, what's stopping you from showing what you've got?

All proceeds go to support the SantiagoStrong Foundation and their efforts to fight pediatric brain cancer.
Register at https://www.santiagostrong.org/events

Calling all kids! Join Twist Kids Foundation on Saturday November 12th for a fun kid’s yoga class on the lawn in Ballantyne from 10:00-10:45am with Rose L. Suggested ages are 5-12.
All proceeds support our mission to bring mindful movement to children regardless of race, gender or socioeconomic factors.

No Ballantyne, no Northlake Mall, no Johnson & Wales University, no I-485, no Bank of America tower? That was Charlotte just 30 years ago. Popular historian Dr. Tom Hanchett explores how our "built environment” has changed — and how women helped lead that transformation. Presented in partnership with CREW, Charlotte Real Estate Women. Free, but reservations are required. Reserve your spot at the link below. This event is part of The Rosalie Reynolds Explore History Series from The Duke Mansion. The series, presented by Wells Fargo Private Bank, is a partnership with The Duke Mansion, Levine Museum of the New South, and the North Carolina Chapter of The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. The Duke Mansion is a nonprofit with all proceeds being used to preserve and protect this community treasure.

The Bechtler Ensemble will play string quartet arrangements of The Beatles, contemporary composer Golijov and ancient Chinese folk tunes. Come and enjoy the music at The Duke Mansion. Each selection will have a brief and informative introduction. Bring your own chair. Seating will be socially distanced. $35 per person. Purchase a glass of wine or cocktail from the bar and take time to stroll the gardens. Tickets are limited. Buy yours at the link below.

In conjunction with the exhibition Twentieth Century Women, the Bechtler Ensemble performs this month’s concert in the museum's galleries surrounded by artwork in the exhibition. The program features music by women composers such as Fanny Mendelssohn (German, 1805 – 1847), Nadia Boulanger (French, 1887 – 1979), and Lili Boulanger (French, 1893 – 1918), and Jennifer Higdon (American b. 1962).

The purpose of this community event is to bring awareness to the effect COVID-19 has had on local educators, the educational system, and the emotional wellbeing of those working in this profession. Local educators will highlight lessons learned, available resources and how you can provide support. Participants will hear from Dr. Gina Navarrete, a member of the Mecklenburg County COVID-19 Renewal & Recovery Task Force, as well as a panel of local educators and other representatives from Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Kamilah McKissick, Mecklenburg County Clinical & Contractual Services Director. To register for this WebEx event, please visit: https://meck.co/39TS3qN This is the fourth installment in a series of town halls the COVID-19 Task Force plans to host to raise awareness on COVID-19’s impact on our community and the relief efforts that are in progress.

On Friday, May 7, the Ziad Jazz Quartet brings this monumental album back to life on the Virtual Jazz at the Bechtler stage. To help recreate the timeless magic of “Kind of Blue,” several guest musicians will accompany the Ziad Jazz Quartet. Trumpeter Lynn Grissett, whose credentials include playing with Prince as part of the "New Power Generation," takes center stage as he fills the considerable shoes of Miles Davis himself. Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield’s high-energy delivery has made him one of the most in-demand touring musicians around, having played shows with Prince, Lionel Ritchie, and CeeLo Green. Returning to round out the guest ensemble is drummer Kobie Watkins who has been called “The Swing Master” in his hometown of Chicago where he developed a ferocious style of playing, always with a magnetic smile. Watkins has played, toured, and recorded with Sonny Rollins, Kurt Elling, Branford Marsalis, and Christian McBride, just to name a few. Members of the Ziad Jazz Quartet include Ziad Rabie on Tenor Saxophone, Ron Brendle on bass, and Sean Higgins on Piano.

On Tuesday, April 20 Maja Godlewska, Associate Professor and the Area Coordinator for Painting in the Department of Art & Art History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will give a virtual artist talk, followed by a conversation with Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Deputy Director for Art & Education, Anastasia James. Visitors to the Bechtler can find Godlewska's work The Language, 1998 on view in our new exhibition "Twentieth Century Women."

As the weather heats up outside, so do the rhythms of the Jazz at the Bechtler series! June's performance summons a trio of special guests to bring the sounds of Cuba, Brazil, and Latin America to life with Latin Jazz. Latin Jazz is not limited to just Latin America but is rooted in the distinctive rhythms of Africa. There are several branches of Latin Jazz that include Afro-Cuban, bossa nova, and samba. To do the rhythms of this music justice, the Ziad Jazz Quartet brings a talented rhythm section to The Playroom stage. Long-time Jazz at the Bechtler fans will be familiar with Jim Brock, who brings an extensive kit of percussion instruments with him to the stage. Brock is noted to have performed alongside Paquito D'Rivera, Dave Valentin, Alex Acuna, Dave Valentin, and Arturo Sandoval to name a few. Sitting in on bass will be Nelson Rios, proficient at electric, synth, and upright bass, guitars and keyboards. Rios has played with a variety of artists such as Lee Ritenour, Alex Acuña, Airto Moreira, and Eyedentity. Finally, trumpeter Al Strong, who has performed with Brandford Marsalis and Aretha Franklin, will be sure to add peppery brass tones on top of the luscious beats.

“Signs + Gestures,” an exhibition in the Projective Eye Gallery in The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, showcases two collaborative printmaking projects organized, curated and produced by master printmaker Stefanie Dykes. On view through June 18, the show brings together works from “Signs of the Times,” created in 2009, and “Token Gestures,” created in 2013. While the prints from these two bodies of work differ significantly from each other visually, in both cases they address social issues, calling out adverse components of contemporary culture.

Dykes is an artist, instructor and facilitator based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2003, she co-founded Saltgrass Printmakers, a non-profit printmaking studio and gallery providing educational programs, access to professional-grade printmaking facilities, and collaborative opportunities between artists and the public. She has curated print exhibitions with the Hong Kong Open Print Studio and has exhibited at IMPACT (International Multi-disciplinary Printmaking, Artists, Concepts and Techniques) conferences in Dundee, Scotland; Bristol, England; Barcelona, Spain; and Hangzhou, China. Signs of the Times and Token Gestures were both exhibited at IMPACT conferences.

You can also view the exhibit online - https://coaa.uncc.edu/events-exhibitions/venues-and-galleries/projective-eye-gallery.

To cap off Jazz Appreciation Month, all are welcome to celebrate some of the best jazz in Charlotte, the evening of Friday April 30th. JazzArts Charlotte and Charlotte Center City Partners wrap up Jazz Appreciation Month with a little jazz for everyone. Free and open to the public, a variety of the region’s best jazz musicians will rock the outdoor stage at Victoria Yard. Food trucks will be on hand to create a small jazz festival feeling and a full evening of jazz entertainment. FREE. Space limited to ensure safety due to COVID limitations. Please preregister to ensure space. Save the date and keep your eye out for registration. The Smithsonian Museum of American History created this celebration in 2001 to recognize the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz. In 2013, Mayor Anthony Foxx declared April 30th Jazz Appreciation Day in Charlotte, in recognition of the impact jazz has had on creativity, art, heritage, diversity, and education on our community. Some of the most amazing names in jazz came from our community: Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Mary Lou Williams, Theloneious Monk, Max Roach. Join us April 30th to hear some of the regional musicians that might grow into that iconic status. As we celebrate the only truly American musical art form, this month we focus on the power of music to unite people. Today, we pause to “honor and recognize the outstanding work that all jazz artists, educators, and enthusiasts in the city of Charlotte presents.” Victoria Yard is located at 408 North Tryon Street, in uptown Charlotte, across the street from Duckworth’s at the corner of N. Tryon St. and 7th St. Parking along the street, and in 7th street station. An easy walk from the train.

This is not your typical yoga class . The intention of this class is to create a space where we can come together as a community to move our bodies, expand our minds, explore our breath, and re-connect to ourselves and those around us. We focus on integrating our yoga practice off the mat into our daily lives. This is a 60 minute- all levels class yoga flow . Beginner's welcome. Come prepared to activate your voice before and after class with community discussion on your intentions, your experience, and conscious awareness topics in order to build positive habits of self care that induce growth both individually, and collectively. The space is covered; class will take place rain or shine! Please follow @habitualroots on social media for live updates. This class is accessible to ALL as it is FREE , with the opportunity to donate to Habitual Roots Nonprofit. Habitual Roots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to connecting communities by spreading the knowledge of emotional intelligence and mindfulness. Our goal is to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to know themselves well and improve their sense of inner peace.[www.habitualroots.com] Donation Options include: Eventbrite, Venmo @habitualroots, or our website. It will be first come, first serve for yoga to create space between person(s) to take precautions during this time. We will offer mat spray, hand sanitizer, and NO hands on assists to keep you safe and feeling comfortable. Where to Find Us: 4001 Stough Rd SW, Concord, NC When entering the park take the first 'street' on your left. Pass the first parking lot. Then veer to your right after Homebuilder's Shelter. Find parking in designated parking areas, then walk to the amphitheater- located across the parking lot from Homebuilder's shelter and playground. What to bring: comfortable clothes, water, yoga mat (or other), and an open mind! Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to check-in. If you have never been to any of Habitual Roots' events, please consider registering yourself in the system to allow a quicker check in process. To precheck-in please follow the link below. Note you only need to do this once and it will take you approx. 3 mins: https://habitualroots.typeform.com/to/qUSQkHHw

This is not your typical yoga class . The intention of this class is to create a space where we can come together as a community to move our bodies, expand our minds, explore our breath, and re-connect to ourselves and those around us. We focus on integrating our yoga practice off the mat into our daily lives. This is an all levels yoga class; beginner's welcome . Come prepared to activate your voice before and after class with community discussion on your intentions, your experience, and conscious awareness topics in order to build positive habits of self care that induce growth both individually, and collectively. Evening Classes: Each Monday and Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM Morning Classes: Each Tuesday and Thursday: Sunrise Yoga 7:00-8:00 AM Each Saturday 9:00-10:00AM Each Sunday: Slow Flow Yoga 9:00-10:00 AM Lunch Flow: Each Friday 12:00-12:50 PM This class is accessible to ALL as it is FREE , with the opportunity to donate to Habitual Roots Nonprofit. Habitual Roots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to connecting communities by spreading the knowledge of emotional intelligence and mindfulness. Our goal is to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to know themselves well and improve their sense of inner peace. [www.habitualroots.com] Donation Options include: Eventbrite, Venmo @habitualroots, or our website. It will be first come, first serve for yoga to create space between person(s) to take precautions during this time. We will offer mat spray, hand sanitizer, and NO hands on assists to keep you safe and feeling comfortable. What to bring: comfortable clothes, water, yoga mat (or other), and an open mind! Where to Find Us: Park on the side streets or in designated parking areas. Walk towards the lake and meet us under the island amphitheater pavilion. See images attached. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to check-in. If you have never been to any of Habitual Roots' events, please consider registering yourself in the system to allow a quicker check in process. To precheck-in please follow the link below. Note you only need to do this once and it will take you approx. 3 mins: https://habitualroots.typeform.com/to/qUSQkHHw It will be first come, first serve for yoga to create space between person(s) to take precautions during this time. We will offer mat spray, hand sanitzer, and NO hands on assists to keep you safe and feeling comfortable.

COVID-19 Vaccinations Panel Discussion Science, Politics, Mistrust, and Misinformation. Panelists: Zinobia Bennefield, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, UNC Charlotte Shi Chen, PhD, Assistant Professor of Health Informatics and Analytics, Department of Public Health Sciences, UNC Charlotte Melinda Forthofer, PhD, Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences, UNC Charlotte Gibbie Harris, MSPH, BSN, Public Health Director, Mecklenburg County Kathleen Jordan, DNP, MS, FNP-BC, ENP-C, SANE-P, FAEN, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Nursing, UNC Charlotte David Wessner, PhD, Professor of Biology, Davidson College Wednesday, April 21st at 1pm 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A session This event is sponsored by the Digital Media Literacy Group at Atkins Library.

Join local educators Jackie Fishman, Donna Tarney and John Cox to discuss the importance of first person Holocaust narratives in 2021. This conversation will provide important historical context to Susan's personal experience in Protective Custody PRISONER 34042, connecting it to other forms of bigotry, oppression and genocide. We invite you to discuss what we can learn from these stories and how this impacts us NOW. This virtual event is free to attend, but registration is required. Protective Custody PRISONER 34042 is a raw and impactful play written by Charles LaBorde and based on the memoir of well-known Charlotte Holocaust survivor Dr. Susan Cernyak-Spatz. In honor of National Holocaust Days of Remembrance, you can stream Protective Custody PRISONER 34042 for free April 4-11. Protective Custody PRISONER 34042 and this Community Conversation are sponsored by Culture Blocks- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. About the Speakers Jackie is the daughter of Dr. Susan Cernyak-Spatz, the subject of Protective Custody PRISONER 34042. She will share some of her mother's story of surviving the Holocaust, Susan's life in America, and Jackie's own work in Holocaust education with The Stan Greenspon Center of Peace and Social Justice. Donna Tarney is the Education Coordinator for the Greenspon Center. She brings 12+ years of teaching experience and a deep knowledge of Holocaust studies. John Cox is an associate professor of Global Studies at UNC Charlotte and director of the UNCC Center for Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights studies. John will share thoughts on Holocaust Education, the rise in antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression in the United States and abroad.

"A Guiding Light" Mental Health Support Group is an intentional space to listen, learn, and share the areas you are struggling with each day. This group seeks to provide individuals with anxiety, depression, cognitive and emotional fatigue an opportunity to learn and connect with others experiencing similar challenges. This group will support a better understanding of your emotions to help you cope with the circumstances that life presents. Licensed counselor Allycia Brown will lead the group. We will meet in person at Light of Christ Church's Sanctuary on Mondays at 7:00 pm beginning April 19, 2021 and continuing until May 24, 2021. The church is located at 9106 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC 28277. Babysitting for young children is available upon request. Registration Required, Masks Required. Register here: https://lightofchrist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/780446