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Photographs and video created by six Iranian women are now on view at the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, D.C.

The world's largest democratic polling exercise will take place until early June, in which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to win a third term in a landslide.

The lawsuits filed Monday accuse the hip-hop mogul of raping women, sexually assaulting men and molesting a 16-year-old boy.

On Monday evening, February 9 at 7p.m., WFAE in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, will host a forum with the candidates for Mecklenburg County Commission at the WFAE Center for Civic and Community Engagement in uptown Charlotte.


WFAE Executive Editor Ely Portillo will moderate the conversations with candidates in each of the four contested races: Districts 1, 2, and 3, as well as the at-large seats.



Date: February 9
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. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Registration will close once we reach capacity.


WFAE will also livestream the event on WFAE.org.


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. We look forward to seeing you there!

Katrina had just popped over from London for a weekend visit with her parents in the quaint village of Cresdon Green... when aliens cut it off from the outside world as a test-case for a full invasion of our planet. As horrifying as the invasion seems, Katrina is perplexed more at the fact that everyone in town seems content to simply continue on with life as usual alongside the Genoian invaders, especially their perfectly charming leader, Uljabaan. So she decides to start a revolution of her own.

This zany British radio sitcom, which aired on the BBC from 2012-14, comes to the stage, as the "Renegade Radio Theatre" performs four hilarious episodes. Your seat in our studio audience is waiting!

September 28, 2023 - 7:30 PM
September 29, 2023 - 7:30 PM
September 30, 2023 - 7:30 PM
September 30, 2023 - 2:00 PM
October 1, 2023 - 2:00 PM
October 5, 2023 - 7:30 PM
October 6, 2023 - 7:30 PM
October 7, 2023 - 2:00 PM
October 7, 2023 - 7:30 PM

Mark your calendars! The Matthews Playhouse 5th Annual Haunted Trail is coming up October 27-29, 2023! This spooky outdoor experience offers something for everyone and supports the theatre’s Sponsor-A-Student and Scholarship Funds! Not into the creepy, crawly scary stuff? No problem! The theatre offers a special, kid-friendly "Not-So-Spooky" Hour each evening from 5:30- 6:30 pm. All are encouraged to wear their costumes and enjoy local food trucks, a bouncy house, Trunk-or-Treat, crafts, children’s activities and more. The trail will then transform into its signature "Full-Fright" Experience from 7pm-10 pm. Tickets to enter the trail are $10 per person and will be available at the gate. Limited edition Haunted Trail T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts and other merchandise will be available for purchase during the event. 
Visit matthewsplayhouse.com/haunted-trail to learn more or call (704) 846-8343 and/or email contact@matthewsplayhouse.com for more information.

Sustain Charlotte, a community-based nonprofit organization advocating for smart growth solutions to Charlotte’s sustainability challenges, invites you to participate in their 12th Annual Sustain Charlotte Awards on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Revelry in Charlotte!

This memorable evening includes dinner, an awards presentation, and uplifting stories that will leave you inspired. Join likeminded nonprofit professionals, corporate leaders, and community supporters, community leaders, and elected officials as we highlight the achievements of local sustainability leaders and the issues that shape the sustainability of our region.

Sustain Charlotte is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping to advance local sustainability through smart growth. Together with our supporters, we have lifted up and honored more than 600 organizations and individuals who are moving our region toward sustainability. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for an evening of celebration!

Tickets are $125, which goes to support the mission and work of Sustain Charlotte. Location: 701 Keswick Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206. For more information or to register, visit www.SustainCharlotte.org/events.

Town Brewing is happy to announce the Dog Days Festival with Billies Buddies Rescue on July 27th from 6-9. Join us with your furry friends for an evening filled with tail-wagging excitement. Treat your pups to Diggity Dogs Ice Cream and take home a pet portrait from local artist Sarah Pollock. Bad Art Club will be engraving custom dog tags to give your best bud something extra special. In addition to pampering your pets, embrace the spirit of giving back with Billies Buddies, who will be on-site with adorable adoptable dogs. Learn about their journeys and discover how you can make a difference through adoption or fostering. Their dedicated team members will be available to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. We invite everyone to join us for a tail-wagging good time and support a great cause. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or simply looking to connect with fellow dog lovers, this event is perfect for all ages. Mark your calendars and bring your best friend for an evening of treats, tail wags, and tons of fun at Town Brewing’s Dog Days Festival.

The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
Written By Don Zolidis

Directed by Tori Carpenter

Performance Dates:
Fridays - Sundays
December 6 - 21
7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays
2:30pm Sunday (December 15)

SYNOPSIS
Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Can disguises help royalty and/or movie stars find the down-to-earth connections they crave? Will evil city slickers destroy charming inns and/or Christmas tree farms? Isn't it a little creepy for a meet-cute to depend on one person being in a coma? Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom-coms.

Photo & Description by Lee Street Theatre

Join us on June 6 for the annual Liver Life Walk in Charlotte! Honor the 50th anniversary of the American Liver Foundation (ALF) and support the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease. The Liver Life Walk in Charlotte includes an accessible route at McAlpine Creek Park and provides an amazing opportunity to bring people together to support and raise awareness of the liver community. All funds raised by ALF’s Liver Life Walk in Charlotte benefit the millions of people and families affected by liver disease. Together, we are moving closer to a world without liver disease.

Registration/check-in begins at 9 am and the walk kicks off from 10 am until 12 pm.

Incentives Deadlines:
• Team Captains who register by April 7 will receive ALF branded shoe charms.
• Individually raise $100 by May 7 to reserve a commemorative 2026 Liver Life Walk t-shirt in your size. Note: T-shirts will be available for pick-up the morning of the event at the check-in/registration table.
• Registered participants who raise $100 after the deadline will receive a t-shirt, however sizes are not guaranteed.

Building Futures, Habitat Charlotte Region’s annual advocacy event bringing together community and industry experts, amplifies the affordable housing challenge faced here in greater Charlotte. Learn how racism and inequity continue to affect marginalized groups, limiting their ability to secure safe, affordable homes.

This free event takes place on Wednesday, March 26th at Central Piedmont Community College’s Dale F. Halton Theater from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

This year Habitat Charlotte Region welcomes Clint Smith, New York Times Bestselling Author and writer at The Atlantic, who will deliver a compelling discourse that examines how memory and history shape society’s understanding of justice. Hear about the impacts of systemic racism on modern American life and learn how you can advocate for racial justice using storytelling for change and education for equity as tools for change.

Fireside Chat: Questions and Conversation

Laura Belcher, President & CEO, Habitat Charlotte Region

Clint Smith, New York Times Bestselling Author and writer at The Atlantic

Ju-Don Marshall, President & CEO, WFAE

A year after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds that Americans are pessimistic about the future of democracy, as false claims about the 2020 election persist.

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments on whether a roughly six-week abortion ban violates the state’s constitution.

The White House hopes to jumpstart high-speed rail in the U.S. with money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Much of the funding announced this week will go to projects in Nevada and California.

Former Capitol Police officer Aquilino Gonell was repeatedly assaulted during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot. Since Donald Trump's reelection, he says he feels "betrayed."

Halloween is the one day a year where it's more than acceptable to heighten the drama of life through elaborate costumes and wigs... that is, unless you work in opera. In which case, your day-to-day career combines costumes and characterization with a love of history, languages, cultures and singing.It's a career that UNC Chapel Hill graduate and Charlotte resident Melinda Whittington has grown through international tours and even a performance at the world famous Metropolitan Opera. And it's one that she wants to share with audiences in North Carolina.

A Minnesota judge says there is enough probable cause for a trial to proceed against Kim Potter, who faces second-degree manslaughter for shooting Wright during a traffic stop in April.

More than 400 evangelical churches and ministries each received forgivable loans worth at least $1 million.

Rep. Bennie Thompson, who chaired the U.S. House Jan. 6 committee, says holding former President Donald Trump accountable is important because of the "very fragile" state of our democracy.

Sunday's riot by supporters of Brazil's former president has parallels with what happened in the U.S. on Jan. 6, 2021. But it's also part of a global far-right movement that's opposed to democracy.