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Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017County Manager Dena Diorio joins host Mike Collins with the latest on Mecklenburg County’s ransomware attack... and Todd Moss, once…

Friday, March 9, 2018The sale of the Panthers appears to be gaining momentum. Atrium Health leaves UNC Health Care waiting at the altar. The president's…

Friday, October 20 2017On the news roundup, Mike Collins and area reporters cover the week's top stories: Charlotte’s bid to be Amazon’s second…

Tuesday, December 5, 2017We hear from three returning city council members who will be joining a new group in which the majority are under 40. Their…

Thursday, March 8, 2018On this edition of Charlotte Talks, Mayor Vi Lyles returns for the second of her monthly chats with Mike Collins to discuss several…

The Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol began its work Tuesday. Four police officers who defended the building that day testified.

The unanimous ruling from the panel upholds a lower court's decision that a tranche of Trump White House records can be provided to the Democratic-led Jan. 6 select committee.

The DCSO presents an uplifting musical montage in support of love, freedom, family, and mother earth. The program includes Sibelius’s Finlandia, Neridah Oostenbroek’s Freedom, Stacy Garrop’s There’s a Village in my Sneakers, and Anna Clyne’s Restless Oceans, among others.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135.

Tuesday's hearing is expected to focus on former President Trump's pressure on officials to change the results of voting in their states.

On Saturday, December 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., our community will come together for the 18th Annual Charlotte Citywide Bake Sale at Blackhawk Hardware to raise money for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a 501(c)3 nonprofit funding research for safer, more effective treatments for kids battling cancer. 💛
This amazing event started 18 years ago in local mom Amy Christenbury’s front yard while her son Grier was fighting stage 4 Neuroblastoma. What began as one mom’s tribute has grown into a citywide tradition that’s raised over $1.3 million and continues to fuel hope for families everywhere.
Every year, local bakeries, volunteers and neighbors fill tables with hundreds of homemade cookies and treats, and every dollar helps fund critical research.

Link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/charlottegoodcookies/
Link to donate: https://my.beagoodcookie.org/team/760194
Link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A45A5A7283-60354609-18th#/
Link to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer: https://cookiesforkidscancer.org/

Matthews Playhouse is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Adrianna Eve Company, a pre-professional dance company located in Matthews, NC. The two arts organizations have joined forces to offer up-and-coming performers the following opportunities this summer to sharpen their skills, build self-confidence and create happy memories they will always treasure. These camps will take place at Adrianna Eve Company: 11025 Monroe Rd. Matthews, NC 28104


Fairytale Dance Camp June 26-30, 2023 • 9:00am-12:00pm (Ages 2-5)

A fairytale themed dance camp where campers will learn ballet, tap, jazz, and tumbling technique as well as create arts and crafts. Campers are encouraged to wear their finest fairytale attire and will need both ballet and tap shoes.


Musical Theatre Camp June 26-30, 2023 • 9:00am-3:00pm (Ages 6-10)

A musical theatre dance camp where campers learn choreography and dance steps from their favorite musicals including; Hamilton, Matilda, Disney Musicals, and many more! Campers will need to wear clothes they can move in and are encouraged, though not required, to have jazz, ballet, or character shoes.

CONTACT:
Maura Bosbyshell: mbosbyshell@gmail.com
Phone: 704-458-0472

Charlotte, North Carolina—The Charlotte Art League (CAL), in partnership with Charlotte-based artist and curator Maura Bosbyshell, announces the opening of Abundance Now, a comprehensive art exhibition featuring nine Charlotte-based artists. The opening, with the artists in attendance, will take place on Friday, November 3 from 6-9 PM at the Charlotte Art League; the exhibition will also be featured in a gallery crawl on Friday, November 10.
Abundance Now offers a stellar line-up of local Charlotte artists who work in a wide variety of mediums and dimensions, including drawings, prints, paper mâché sculptures, and wearables. In addition to its depth and breadth, this exhibition highlights both self-trained and traditionally-trained artists who employ unique approaches to their creative practices. Much of the work will be available for purchase.
“My goal in curating this exhibition is to bring people outside of the artist community into the creative fold, and highlight a strong line-up of artists who deserve space and voice. This exhibition shows an excellent cross-section of artists and genres, and the intentional variety in this show offers an opportunity to expose a broad and diverse audience to their work,” curator Maura Bosbyshell notes.

More information may be found at charlotteartleague.org or by contacting Maura Bosbyshell.

Experience the Magic of the Harlem Renaissance at Profound Gentlemen's Annual Soiree!

Join us for an enchanting evening of art, culture, and philanthropy as we transport you back to the vibrant era of the Harlem Renaissance. Profound Gentlemen, a nonprofit committed to supporting and empowering male educators of color, is proud to present a soiree like no other.

Event Highlights:

Harvey Cummings II:
Charlotte's very own musical sensation, Harvey Cummings II, will serenade you with soulful jazz and blues melodies that pay tribute to the iconic Harlem Renaissance era. His talent promises to be the heart and soul of our event, providing the perfect backdrop to a night of nostalgia and celebration.

Cocktail Reception:
Indulge in a delectable cocktail reception featuring a curated selection of hors d'oeuvres and signature drinks. Mingle with fellow community leaders, and educators passionate about making a difference.


Ticket Sales:
Secure your spot before October 6th and be a part of this extraordinary event. Your support will directly impact Profound Gentlemen's mission.

Let's come together, celebrate our rich cultural heritage, and contribute to a brighter future for male educators of color. Purchase your tickets now and help us make a profound difference!

**This is event is sponsored by Bank of America.

SOUPER BOWL 2024
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Cabarrus and Stanly Counties (SAWA) along with SHOE SHOW, INC. will once again be hosting a Souper Bowl fundraiser from 11 am to 2 pm Tuesday, February 20th. Souper Bowl 2024 will be held at Central United Methodist Church, 30 Union Street North, Concord, NC 28025. Eat in or take out. Tickets are $10 each and include soup donated by local restaurants, crackers, cookie and tea/water. Tickets are available at the door the day of the event or at The Salvation Army office. Also on site, the Women’s Auxiliary will be having a bake sale and a Treasure Trove sale. The general parking entrance for the event is off Killarney and the handicapped parking off Church Street. In case of inclement weather, the date will be February 27th, 2024.

The theme of this year’s Souper Bowl is “Friends Serving Friends”. 100% of Souper Bowl funds are used to support our various programs including expenses for the Tucker Center of Hope, the Food Pantry and the Angel Tree Christmas program. With the new larger shelter (beds for 19 men, 19 women, and 6 families) in operation, the need for your support is greater than ever.

If you are unable to attend, you can still donate here:
https://give.salvationarmycarolinas.org/give/418924/#!/donation/checkout.

Personally Speaking: “Immigration and Mass Incarceration: Another American Tradition”
Mass incarceration, which is the tendency of a country to criminalize a wide range of offenses, is widely believed to be unfair to the poor and to people of color, while negatively affecting a country’s economic well-being. In the United States, the early 1980s marked a critical turning point for the rise of modern mass incarceration, which costs the country about $182 billion annually to administer and operate. This includes youth detention, territorial prisons, migrant detention, involuntary commitment, military confinement, and other forms of imprisonment. Drawing on critical refugee studies, community archives, and newly available government documents, Tina Shull’s book Detention Empire: Reagan’s War on Immigrants and the Seeds of Resistance demonstrates how migrant detention operates as a form of counterinsurgency, laying the foundations of new forms of carceral and imperial expansion. Yet Reagan's war on immigrants also sowed seeds of mass resistance. Shull will discuss her research as part of the “Personally Speaking” published expert series from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. ￨chess.charlotte.edu
Nov. 14; 5 to 6:30 p.m., with a light reception at 4 p.m.; J. Murrey Atkins Library, Halton Room

For over fifty years, since the US Supreme Court upheld desegregation in a Charlotte-based case against the Board of Education in 1971, the issue of desegregation—and resegregation—has been important to our city.
In the 7th Annual “Talking Policy in the Queen City" a panel organized by UNC Charlotte’s Public Policy Ph.D. program will share expertise and insights gained from academia, research, and firsthand experience in the Charlotte community. Each panelist on “Generations of Change: School Desegregation and Resegregation” will bring a unique perspective, contributing to a comprehensive dialogue that aims to deepen our understanding of complex issues. The Public Policy Ph.D. Program, which has operated for over 20 years, also presents a research poster presentation session to highlight the work of its doctoral students with a light reception. Moderating this panel will be Daisy Walker, Ph.D., Educational Leadership at UNC Charlotte┃publicpolicy.charlotte.edu

April 2 at 7 p.m.; Reception at 6 p.m.; The Dubois Center
Learn More: https://publicpolicy.charlotte.edu/tp/

Ring in the season with JOY!, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte’s signature holiday celebration. Expect a sparkling mix of stunning singing and playful hijinks you won’t find anywhere else—from the serenity of Morten Lauridsen’s Magnum Mysterium to the feel-good lift of That Christmas Morning Feelin’ (Spirited), capped by the debut of Dan Forrest’s breathtaking arrangement for men’s voices of Angels We Have Heard on High.

Equal parts heart and camp, tradition and surprise, JOY! sweeps from classical to pop and everything in between—wrapped in GMCC’s trademark warmth, wit, and wall-of-sound harmonies. Come for the sparkle, leave humming… with JOY!

Get your seats now—holiday happiness starts here!

Performance Dates:
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Friday, December 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 3:00 PM

📍 Location:
Galilee Center
3601 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Accessibility: The Thursday, December 4th performance at 7:30 PM will feature ASL interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons. We’re proud to make JOY! inclusive and welcoming to all.

Nearly 6,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Utah band that rose to the top.

It was drummed into our brains: Stay 6 feet from others! Limit close contact to 15 minutes. With the highly contagious delta variant, do we need to rethink those numbers?

North Korea's official news agency says nearly 190,000 people are being isolated for treatment across the country.