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Kids and teens, capture and edit images with artistic expression! Charlotte-based artist Will Jenkins will virtually teach 11 to 16 year-old students how to develop their photography and visual storytelling skills. This camp will cover skills in lighting, subject placement, and photo editing. Students will be able to creatively use the supply materials along with any personal items to create visually compelling images that complement their unique personalities. Artwork created during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. Students will need access to a camera or a smartphone for this camp. All supplies for the week will be provided in the camp art box. Delivery to Mecklenburg and Gaston counties are included in the camp cost. If you are outside these counties, you will be contacted to pay a $15 shipping fee.

Kids and teens, unfold bookmaking possibilities! Alumna artist April Marten (Summer 2018) will virtually teach 11 to 16 year-old students the art of books from creation to transformation. Students will learn fundamental stitching techniques to make and bind their own books, and how to transform existing books into unique art objects. Artwork created during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. All supplies for the week will be provided in the camp art box. Delivery to Mecklenburg and Gaston counties are included in the camp cost. If you are outside these counties, you will be contacted to pay a $15 shipping fee.

Kids and teens, bring stories to life through comics! Alumna artist HNin Nie (Fall 2019) will virtually teach 11 to 16 year-old students how to create original comic book strips by developing their own characters and using creative storytelling. Learning how to compose dialogues and create scenes, students will use their imaginations to illustrate scenarios from a world they invent. Artwork created during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. All supplies for the week will be provided in the camp art box. Delivery to Mecklenburg and Gaston counties are included in the camp cost. If you are outside these counties, you will be contacted to pay a $15 shipping fee.

Kids and teens, mix the perfect colors for paintings! Charlotte-based artist Irisol Gonzalez will virtually teach 11 to 16 year-old students paint mixing techniques and color theory as a foundation to enlarge or compress reference images into their art through gridding. Students will produce individual works of art that will incorporate collaging, paint mixing, gridding, and symbolic language to tell their unique stories. Artwork created during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. All supplies for the week will be provided in the camp art box. Delivery to Mecklenburg and Gaston counties are included in the camp cost. If you are outside these counties, you will be contacted to pay a $15 shipping fee.

Kids and teens, build on your watercolor skills! Alumnus artist Tom Thoune (Summer–Fall 2001, Fall 2005) will virtually teach 11 to 16 year-old students lifelong skills for improving their watercolor paintings. In this camp, students will be encouraged to use the color wheel as they learn new techniques to master abstract painting, geometric shapes, and portraiture. Artwork created during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. All supplies for the week will be provided in the camp art box. Delivery to Mecklenburg and Gaston counties are included in the camp cost. If you are outside these counties, you will be contacted to pay a $15 shipping fee.

Walk wherever you are; Join the Facebook Live Celebration at 10:00 am Join Hemophilia of North Carolina for the Virtual Family Festival & Walk for Bleeding Disorders. Between now and April 17, Hemophilia of North Carolina challenges you to walk where you are to help raise awareness of bleeding disorders and to fundraise to help the only organization in North Carolina that supports people with bleeding disorders! One-hundred percent of the proceeds are used to support critical programs and services that benefit the bleeding disorders community across North Carolina. We hope you will join us! Sponsorships are still available. Contact festival@hemophilia-nc.org for more information. Registration website: www.hemophilia-nc.org/festival Contact email: festival@hemophilia-nc.org Contact phone: 919-319-0014

"To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Gantt Center will host Spoken Dreams, our first virtual spoken word competition! We are calling all spoken word artists in the region to submit a poem and video of their performance to win a $200 Visa gift card. A jury will select the top 10 poets who will appear live during the poetry slam. The winner will be selected by the audience and announced at the end of the hour. Hosted by Bluz Rogers, this competition will highlight the transformative intersection of poetry and performance. From now until Tuesday, April 6th, we are announcing a Poet Call for established and aspiring poetry performers alike to enter and perform during Spoken Dreams. Contestants must submit an original piece of written work as well as a video performance of that piece. All experience levels are welcome, however, each contestant must be over the age of 18. The 10 performers who will appear live will be announced on April 15th. We welcome the diverse styles and topics that can be explored in poetry. Join us for this virtual experience with some of the best spoken word artists in the region! Your vote will determine who is crowned the winner of our Spoken Dreams competition. If you would like to join the contest, please complete the linked form below in its entirety. https://forms.gle/JY8Bwx6HVwhv9K7X8"

Meet award-winning YA author Pam Withers! Everyone who registers will receive a free downloadable copy of her 2020 novel, “The Parkour Club." Register on the Mooresville Public Library's calendar of events or email Megan Mosher at mmosher@mooresvillenc.gov

The Mecklenburg County COVID-19 Renewal and Recovery Task Force will hold a virtual town hall on Thursday, April 8, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. The entire community is invited to join this free event. The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to the damaging effect COVID-19 has had on the struggle for food security in Mecklenburg County, while highlighting the relief efforts that are underway. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from key field experts, ask questions, and learn about the various resources that are available to County residents. Panelists for the event include: • Tina Postel, Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes • Nicole Banahene, Director of Partner Relations at NC MedAssist • Jane Shutt, Executive Director of Pineville Neighbors Place • Guy Cousins, President of the Board of Directors at the Three Sisters Market. • Jordan Brooks-Adams, Executive Director of the West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition The town hall will be moderated by Kevin Kendrick, Co-Chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee of the COVID-19 Task Force. To register for this WebEx event, please visit: https://meck.co/3vVOYQF This is the third 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. The next community town hall will focus on COVID-19’s impact on educators and highlight the resources available to community stakeholders. Media Contact: Kay Tembo, Community Relations Coordinator, 704-975-5042, Kay.Tembo@MeckNC.gov

Weather Permitting. Please follow @habitualroots for live updates. 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. Morning Classes: Each Monday and Friday: Sunrise Yoga 6:30-7:30 AM Lunch Flow: Each Wednesday 12:00-12:45 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. We will meet in the green, flat area in middle of park. 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 and sign waiver 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 sanitizer, and NO hands on assists to keep you safe and feeling comfortable.

Ever wonder what it takes to mount the world premiere of a new play? Go behind the scenes Protective Custody PRISONER 34042 with playwright Charles LaBorde, director Dennis Delamar, costume designer Magda Guichard and Jackie Fishman, daughter of Susan Cernyak-Spatz. 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.

Looking for a highly interactive, educational, and fun experience? The Global Water Center’s Mobile Discovery Center (MDC) addresses one of the most serious issues facing the world – the lack of clean, safe water. Affecting 2.2 billion people, the global water crisis is urgent and enormous, but solvable. The MDC tells the story of water and this crisis through cutting-edge technology and interactive exhibits. It is free to the public and made for all ages. The Mobile Discovery Center is visiting Charlotte Premium Outlets from Wednesday, May 5 to Sunday, May 9, open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (3 p.m. on Sunday). It is touring throughout the U.S. in 2021, but this is the only scheduled Charlotte event. Don’t miss out on this first-of-its-kind exhibit and the opportunity to make a difference.

Immerse yourself in a serene environment that you feel safe, held, and FREE. Be amongst the trees, flowers, birds, and the breeze. Acres of space to spread out and breathe fresh air as you flow with ease. Perfect reciepe for de-stressing and resetting. Mats are optional, as we re-connect and ground down into the earth. This is a 60 minutes yoga flow for all levels, and for every-body. Beginners welcome and encouraged. 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. Come experience the magic and the benefits of yoga outdoors! Explore the physical, emotional, mental and energetic benefits of grounding here: https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding 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 and signing our waiver to allow a quicker check in process. To sign the waiver please follow the link below. Note this is a one-time pre-check in waiver and it will take you approx. 3 mins: https://habitualroots.typeform.com/to/qUSQkHHw How to Find Us: 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] Visit our webiste for more events and elevating happenings in your neighborhood! Proceeds also benefit GreatWoods Nature Inc. Nonprofit dedicated to providing a 28-acre natural green space for the Charlotte, North Carolina community.

Kids and teens, transform vinyl records into art inspired by music! This virtual camp puts a new spin on the classic technique of collage by highlighting favorite musicians. Charlotte-based artist Jaianna McCants will teach 11 to 16 year-old students the fundamentals of digital and physical collage-making by generating digital concepts that they will bring to life on recycled records with images and paint. Artwork created during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. Students will need access to a printer for this camp. All supplies for the week will be provided in the camp art box. Delivery to Mecklenburg and Gaston counties are included in the camp cost. If you are outside these counties, you will be contacted to pay a $15 shipping fee.

Kids and teens, piece together a story through unique imagery! In this virtual camp led by Charlotte-based artist Carla Aaron-Lopez, 11 to 16 year-old students will create their own bodies of work to tell personal stories through the medium of collage. They will learn about collaging as an imaginative art by connecting images that would not normally fit together, while getting to know the history of mixed media artists and local artists working in the same creative space. Artwork created during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. All supplies for the week will be provided in the camp art box. Delivery to Mecklenburg and Gaston counties are included in the camp cost. If you are outside these counties, you will be contacted to pay a $15 shipping fee.

Kids and teens, harness your artistic decision-making through caricature drawing! Charlotte-based artist Lo’Vonia Parks will virtually teach 11 to 16 year-old students the fundamentals of drawing faces along with the history and techniques of the caricature style. Later in the week, students will develop their own caricature drawings with the use of color while increasing their drawing speed. Artwork created during the week will be shown in a virtual Artwork Showcase on the last day of class. All supplies for the week will be provided in the camp art box. Delivery to Mecklenburg and Gaston counties are included in the camp cost. If you are outside these counties, you will be contacted to pay a $15 shipping fee.

Exhilarating. Swinging. Spirited. On May 14 & 15, the sounds of joy return to the Belk stage as your CSO performs for a live audience for the first time since March 2020! Jazz royalty and three-time Grammy Award-winner Branford Marsalis joins your CSO to perform Ibert's lyrical and soaring Concertino da camera and Schulhoff's jazz-inspired Hot Sonate. Entranced by songs he overheard being sung by a Transylvanian maid, Bartok composed his Romanian Folk Dances - each movement using a melody from a different region of Transylvania. Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Branford Marsalis, saxophone BARTOK Romanian Folk Dances SCHULHOFF Hot-Sonate GERSHWIN Lullaby IBERT Concertino da camera

Filmmaker Carlos Saura follows one of the most famous Italian architects in the world, Renzo Piano, in the construction of one of his most iconic projects, the Centro Botín art gallery in Santander, Spain. From its elevated glass and steel walkways to the ceramic tiles that reflect the sunlight and the sea, the building makes a strong visual statement. Saura creates an intimate portrait of Piano, the brilliant designer behind structures including the Center Pompidou in Paris, the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, and The New York Times Building in midtown Manhattan.

With DCP as your guide, guests will stroll to six different downtown Davidson locations where popular scenes from Shakespeare’s works will be performed by our wonderful actors. This special event is free of charge and brought to you through the generosity of The Town of Davidson, Carrburritos, Main Street Books, and Kindred and The Village Store. Reservations are required and space is limited. See our website for more information.

Experience the intensity of Mozart's unconventional Symphony No. 40 when Music Director Christopher Warren-Green takes the baton in this virtual performance. Arguably Mozart's most popular symphony, this work has captivated music-lovers - and popular culture - since its creation in 1788. Christopher Warren-Green, conductor HANDEL Entrance of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon MOZART Symphony No. 40