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Carolina Pro Musica presents A Global Experience – music from 1250 to present day featuring popular music from Europe, the Americas and the Far East. The program is part of GEMS (Gaston Early Music Series) and features songs and dances that were popular throughout entire regions in the past. Some were secular works but were reworded for use in sacred situations. Songs will be sung in English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and more. Often the folksongs appeared in orchestral works. Come learn about popular music of the past and its impact. The free concert is Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 6:00 pm, at Gaston County Public Library, 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054.
This project is supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Gaston Arts Council, the Gaston Community Foundation and Gaston County Public Library.

Join us at our next Community Impact Film Series event focused on Immigration.
This free event will include:

11:30-1:30pm
Film Screenings & Panel Discussion
Featuring Six Short films:
Mirage (16 min.) by Jhanvi Motla
Darlin (15 minutes) by Isabel Castro
The Old Young Crow (12 minutes) by Liam LoPinto
El Soñador (15 minutes) by Duncan Heger
Through The Wall (6 minutes) by Tim Nackashi
Walk Run Cha-Cha (20 minutes) by Laura Nix
Guest Speakers:
Stefania Artiega, Carolina Migrant Network
Sonali Sundararaj, Producer – “Mirage”
Moderated by Jonelle Causwell

1:30-2pm
Salsa Performance & Class
With Rumbao Latin Dance

1:30-3pm
Resource Fair
Refreshments and Food Provided by Giddy Goat Coffee and other local Charlotte, NC Vendors

The EQUALibrium Awards Gala will honor Charlotte area residents who have made outstanding contributions and impact in advancing issues of race and equity within our community.

The event will highlight the stories and achievements of these remarkable individuals who have devoted themselves to fostering inclusivity, dismantling systemic barriers and promoting equity and equality in our region.

The evening will feature engaging speakers, captivating performances and an awards ceremony that recognizes the honorees.

EVENT DETAILS:

• 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
• 6 p.m. Dinner and Awards Program

Learn more about the 2024 EQUALibrium Awards Gala.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor:

Bank of America

We have sponsorship opportunities available. If you or your business would like to show your support for WFAE and the EQUALibrium Awards, email underwriting@wfae.org or call 704-604-7316.

CHARLOTTE ROLLER DERBY THROWDOWN THURSDAY

Join us for Throwdown Thursday as the 😈 Sinners take on the 😇Saints in an epic battle on the track. Will the Sinners dominate with their fierce determination, or will the Saints prevail with their angelic grace?

Whether you're a seasoned derby fan or new to the sport, this is the perfect event to experience the excitement and energy of roller derby. Grab your friends, dress in your team colors, and come cheer on your favorite skaters!

📅 DATE
Thursday, August 8th, 2024

⏰ TIMELINE
6:00 PM: Doors Open
7:00 PM: First Whistle
7:30 PM: Halftime - 50/50 Raffle | Adult Hungry Hippos
8:30 PM: After-Party @ Dilworth Neighborhood Grille

📍 LOCATION
Grady Cole Center, 310 N Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204

🅿️ PARKING
On-site $15 Cash or Card

🎟️ TICKETS
In Advance: $17 (all ages)
Group Rate: $15
Day of: $20

Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now you have the opportunity to see this one-of-a-kind musical in your community. We will be bringing the African savanna to life on our stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

The Lion King KIDS features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” These young performers also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills—such as mask-making and puppetry—encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.

This production is performed by students ages 6-10 and rehearsed in just 5 short days! Their sheer talent, resilience, and hard work is something you don't want to miss!

Performances are Saturday 10th & 17th at 2pm & 5pm!!

The Rock Hill Music Club presents the Palmetto Voices Spiritual Ensemble on August 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Ticket prices are $25 and benefit York County High School Seniors entering music education or performance and Winthrop University Music Scholarships. The PVSE is under the direction of Dr. Sonja Sepulveda and the ensemble includes many Winthrop graduates that have sung with Opera Carolina, Inspirar, Caritas, York Co Choral Society, Royal Voices, Spoleto, European Choirs and Soloists, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center Opera, Choir and Choral directors. The mission of the PVSE is to sustain both the legacy and vision of the Concert Spiritual. The program will feature African music, Negro Spirituals and Gospel, all central parts of this uniquie American art form. Please join us for an interactive concert with audience participation. The concert includes a pre-concert talk by conductor and Artistic Director, Dr. Sonja Sepulveda

For tickets: Rockhillmusicclub.org or tickets at the door

Carolina Honduras Health Foundation (CHHF), a local nonprofit dedicated to improving overall health in the community of Colon, Honduras via health education, community development, medical referrals, and primary care clinics. We’re hosting Path to Hope Walk Charlotte 2025—a community walk on Saturday, Sept 6, 2025, at Clarks Creek Community Park from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM.

Event Highlights:

• 100% nonprofit event: proceeds support life-saving care for those who need it most.
• Family-friendly: includes a 1K-5K walk, music, refreshments, and kids’ activities
• Community-focused: aiming to bring together Charlotte residents for wellness and fundraising

You can view full details and register here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkcharlotte/

The gallery reception will be August 28th 6-8pm.


Current attempts to integrate the arts into the ideological system of the ruling party or the tech industry have eroded our faith in art as an independent, liberating force. But is this forced evolution of art intentionally perverse? Or, is it just a product of our time? In our desperate attempts to find “the Left’s Joe Rogan” and escape red tweets for blue skies, we accept that the revolution will be uploaded. But, on what platform?



Rather than deny art’s inevitable role in shaping both power and resistance, perhaps we should embrace it. In Controlled Oppositions, Clay Harper envisions a world where image-making is surrendered to generative AI’s stock footage libraries, allowing their inherent contradictions to unfold in tangles of physical and virtual space. By highlighting these friction points, he searches for a form of media that does more than simply rebrand existing modes of content consumption; it aims to render such modes obsolete.



This exhibition will be on display August 28- October 4.

Join the League of Women Voters of Charlotte Mecklenburg and WFAE for an in-person candidate forum ahead of this fall’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education election.

WFAE’s education reporter James Farrell will moderate the conversations, and the event will be livestreamed on WFAE's YouTube and Facebook pages.

• Date: October 27
• Location: WFAE Center for Civic and Community Engagement, 301 E. 7th Street
• Doors Open: 6 p.m. | Forum Begins: 7 p.m.

Space is limited. Registration will close once we reach capacity.

Getting There:
Parking: Preferred Parking lot at 219 E. 7th Street (flat lot adjacent to the Lynx Blue Line 7th Street Station); additional street parking is available near First Ward Park.

The location is accessible from the Lynx Blue Line 7th Street Station. Bike and scooter parking is available at the park.

Arrive early for the best seating. 

Advice we took, advice we ignored, and the wisdom we wish we’d heard sooner. Mama Said gathers pop, Broadway, and global favorites into a heartfelt, funny, and uplifting concert about the voices that shape us. The Women’s Chorus of Charlotte sings pep talks, tough love, and tender truths—moving from laughter to lump-in-the-throat and back again. Bring the person who gave you your best advice (or the friend who always asks for yours) and celebrate the courage to listen, choose, and love out loud.

📅 SHOW DATES & TIMES

NEWLY ADDED! Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Friday, November 7, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 3:00 PM

Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Galilee Center

3601 Central Avenue

Charlotte, NC 28205

Milwaukee police said the shooter was a 51-year-old Milwaukee man. Five others, all employees of Molson Coors Beverage Co., were killed.

The Ukrainian town of Balaklia was the first to be liberated as part of Ukraine's recent counteroffensive. The work to understand what happened there during six months of occupation is just beginning.

Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested after Venezuelan officials accused them of coming to the South American country to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.

A week after Kendrick Lamar's new album, GNX, was surprise released, it proved to be a chart phenomenon, debuting at No. 1 on the album chart and claiming the Top 5 spots on the singles chart.

To cap off Jazz Appreciation Month and International Jazz Day, all are welcome for a FREE outdoor live music celebration featuring some of the best artists in the Charlotte region, the afternoon of Saturday April 30th. JazzArts Charlotte and Charlotte Center City Partners mark our city’s proclaimed “Jazz Appreciation Day” with a little jazz for everyone. Free and open to the public, a variety of the region’s top jazz musicians will rock the outdoor stage at Victoria Yards. 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.” Location: Victoria Yards is located in uptown Charlotte, at the corner of N. Tryon St. and College St. Parking along the street, and in 7th street station. An easy walk from the train. Make it a full day of music: bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the food trucks and beverages available. Free Event! Thank you to our supporters, Knight Foundation, Arts and Science Council, Infusion Fund, Doris Duke Foundation and our many donors who keep jazz thriving. Donations and tips appreciated. Enjoy the healing power of music! If you have the means, proceeds to JazzArts Charlotte benefit the musicians and infrastructure that keep jazz alive in our community. COVID Policy: At this time, masks are optional at Victoria Yards.

Declared the Best New Play of 2019 by The Wall Street Journal, this sensational theatrical event knocks it out of the park with this incredible true story.

History is filled with trailblazers and Toni Stone was one of them. A pioneer, Toni Stone is the first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, making her the first woman to play professionally in a men’s league in the 1950s. Against all odds, Stone shattered expectations and created her own set of rules in the male-dominated sports world.

Based on Martha Ackmann’s book Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone, award-winning playwright Lydia R. Diamond tells the dynamic story of Stone’s journey of perseverance and resilience just to do what she loved the most — play baseball.

A vibrant new play about staying in the game, playing hard, playing smart and playing your own way. This show contains adult language and themes, including trauma to women and Black people, recommended for ages 16+

Starring Nasha Shandri as Toni and ten top-talent Charlotte actors in an ensemble depicting dozens of characters, you don’t want to miss the Charlotte premiere of Toni Stone opening at The Arts Factory at West End Studios, on August 19th.

Toni Stone
An Original Play by Lydia R Diamond
Directed by Dr. Corlis Hayes

Performance Dates
August 19-21
August 25-27
September 1-4
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
All performances are at The Arts Factory at West End Studios – 1545 W Trade Street, Charlotte NC

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On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation with three of the nine members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education about the challenges they face and about their goals and priorities.

On the next Charlotte Talks, it was just over three months ago that Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the North Carolina mountains. It devastated entire communities, wiped homes and businesses off the map, took too many lives and destroyed others. Where are these communities — these people — in their recovery efforts?