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The panel will take up criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump on at least three charges, including insurrection.

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.

Charlotte Center for Literary Arts, Inc. (“Charlotte Lit”) proudly presents an evening with Jessica Jacobs, as part of their inaugural Chapbook Lab free poetry reading series. Jessica will be sharing new pieces from a soon to be published collection of essays and poems exploring spirituality, Torah, and Midrash (Four Way Books, 2024). After years of trying to leave organized religion in her past, Jacobs found herself drawn to the Jewish teachings of her youth. “What I loved best was Midrash—interpretations and extrapolations of the Torah written by rabbis in argument and collaboration across geography and time—loving it for the deep-time perspective and wisdom I found there and how I felt welcomed to think alongside them and even add my voice to this unending conversation.” Recently Jessica completed a five-year journey creating poetry responding to the Book of Genesis in relationship to other ancient texts exploring how they speak to, inform, and trouble our current world. Join Jessica for an evening of community and connection, as she explores those age-old questions—Why am I here? What does it mean to be a good partner, a good person? 6:00 P.M. Doors & Light Refreshments | 6:30 P.M. Reading | 7:00 P.M. Q&A | Book Signing

Cocktails 4 A Cause is a high-energy, purpose-driven event where speed meets service! Hosted by NASCAR Tire Carrier, Jarius Morehead.

Ages 21+

Doors open at 5:45 pm

Free venue parking

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.

Join us at Ray Evernham's AmeriCarna LIVE Car Show, November 22, for a day filled with classic cars, live music, and good vibes!

NEW DATE - AmeriCarna LIVE moves to the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving!

Ray Evernham’s 13th annual AmeriCarna LIVE car show, presented by MSC Industrial Supply Co. and Featherlite Trailers, will be held Saturday, November 22. The show, traditionally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is moving to the weekend prior to the holiday this year. AmeriCarna LIVE is open to all styles of cars and held at Trane Technologies North American Corporate Headquarters in Davidson, NC.

100% of the proceeds from AmeriCarna LIVE will be donated to the Evernham Family - Racing for a Reason Foundation and go to support the IGNITE community centers operated by the Autism Society of North Carolina in Davidson, and Raleigh for young adults with autism.

Ticket prices remain the same for 2025:

Early-bird registration is $25/car through 11:59 p.m. on October 31.
VIP packages are available for the weekend and Saturday only.
Admission for spectators is $5. Kids 6 and under are free.
After November 1, registration increases to $30 per car.
Online registration ends at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19.
Cars can register day of the event at the front gate for $30 per car.

Day of Event (November 22) schedule:

Gates open at 7 a.m. for cars
Gates open at 9 a.m. for spectators

Interested in volunteering at the show? Other questions? Email us at stephanie@rayevernham.com.

Meet your next two best friends.....Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson, the dynamic duo leading their fiery hot big band, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.

Get ready to experience the heart and soul of the Crescent City. Spirit of New Orleans is an electrifying evening of music celebrating one of America's most iconic cultural hubs. Blending the swinging sound of big band with the grooves of funk and blues - and the unmistakable spirit of Mardi Gras - this high-energy show brings New Orleans straight to Morganton!

Led by the charismatic duo Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra delivers a fresh, powerful take on timeless classics and modern favorites, all wrapped in Southern charm and high-octane style. From Bourbon Street to the bayou, Spirit of New Orleans is more than a concert - it's a full-on celebration of rhythm, soul, and joie de vivre.

Laissez les bon temps rouler - let the good times roll!

Tickets on sale August 10 @ 12pm

Adult: $23 - $58
Youth: $13

VIP Pre-show Reception - 5:30pm / Season Pass Required for Entry

*Above prices include $3 facility fee
*PLUS additional 6.75% NC sales tax
*All persons must have a ticket, including infants

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

Editor's note: A version of this story was originally published in January 2020.For years, people in Concord have heard a tale that the city is built on…

For years, people in Concord have heard tale that the city is built on a volcano. An ancient volcano, actually, that once spewed molten lava across the…

Hostess, the maker of snacks such as Twinkies and HoHos, is being sold to J.M. Smucker in a cash-and-stock deal worth nearly $6 billion. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 11, 2023.)

Lawyers for the former president and the special counsel team argued before a federal appeals court about the scope of a gag order lodged against him. The court gave no timetable for a ruling.

Iran and Saudi Arabia are among 6 nations invited Thursday to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies. United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia are also set to join the bloc from 2024.

President Biden announced the relief for attendees of the now-shuttered art schools, saying they "falsified data, knowingly misled students, and cheated borrowers into taking on mountains of debt."

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.

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.

Have you purchased tickets yet to Reel Rock 17 yet? Our friends at Inner Peaks are bringing this amazing climbing film experience to Divine Barrel Brewing on Friday, 3/24/23, starting at 6pm! Attendees to this private event will get to enjoy 3 incredible climbing documentaries, and all proceeds from the event will be donated to Carolina Climbers Coalition! We’ll even have our friends at Ve-Go Food Truck serving delicious vegan cuisine during the event! Check out the films you’ll get to view:
RR17 will feature three heart-stopping new world-premiere films:

1) DNA | Stunning footage of 29-year-old French phenom as he tackles what may be the world’s hardest sport climb in the Verdon Gorge of France.
2) RESISTANCE CLIMBING | In conflict-torn Palestine, a diverse group of climbers finds community, solace and redemption.
3) BURNING THE FLAME | Elite Austrian power duo Babsi and Jacopo attempt a coveted free ascent of The Nameless Tower in Pakistan.

Join us Wednesday, April 19th at The Mint Museum Uptown from 6:00pm – 8:30pm for PFLAG Charlotte's third annual fundraiser, Pride and Purpose, presented by Bank of America. The evening will feature interactive art, entertainment by the Charlotte Pride Band, a spoken word piece by Charlotte's Poet Laureate Jay Ward, a short program, including PFLAG National's Brian Bond, a bottle-pull, and silent auction.

All proceeds will benefit PFLAG Charlotte’s mission to support, educate, and advocate for Charlotte area LGBTQIA+ people and those who love them. We invite you to be a sponsor, make a monetary donation, and join us for an evening of inspiration and celebration!

Your ticket includes event admission, parking, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar (beer and wine) and a signature scent candle by NOLABEL Candles. We suggest dressy casual attire.

Tickets are on sale now: https://pflagcharlotte.org/prideandpurpose-2023/