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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

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