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In a new book, lawyer/journalist Adam Cohen makes the case that the Supreme Court has been "a right-wing court for 50 years," siding with corporations and the wealthy — and against the poor.

The Netflix film picks up right where Breaking Bad left off, with Jesse (Aaron Paul) speeding off after escaping from his captors. From there, El Camino is a wild and spellbinding ride.

Republican Tricia Cotham's bill easily passed the state House on second reading Wednesday.

In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, a group of volunteer sleuths came forward to assist law enforcement in an unprecedented effort to identify possible suspects.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with reporter Hunter Walker, who wrote a Rolling Stone article on Dustin Stockton and Jennifer Lynn Lawrence, the Trump supporters now cooperating with the Jan. 6 House panel.

A fundraising banquet hosted by Common Heart, a local non-profit, to invest in our neighbors impacted by not only this pandemic, but the circumstances and barriers of life in poverty. All guests will enjoy dinner, drinks, music and dancing, entertainment, silent auction, raffles and a presentation hosted by Common Heart volunteers and staff. 6:00 p.m. | Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Dinner, Program & Dancing

STEM on the Wing Saturday, November 6, 10:00-12:30 pm and 1:30-4:00pm Take off into science at STEM on the Wing Day. Our science organization partners will present exciting and interactive activities for all ages! Throughout the day, our expert flight team will ignite your imagination with a series of pop-up appearances. Exercise your brain, and explore your inner geek at this annual celebration. Admission is FREE thanks to MSC Industrial Supply.

Each month, preschool children ages 3-6 years will have an opportunity to create, discover and learn different concepts using the STEAM approach. There will be a different topic at each session. *Registration Required* We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.

Kicking off the inaugural High Country Jazz Festival is the 1956 classic film High Society, with performances by Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong, shown at the newly-renovated and re-imagined 1938 Appalachian Theatre.

In recognition of Older Americans Month, the District Office will host a Virtual Seniors and Caregivers Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 6 p-7 pm. We will share Information regarding resources to help enhance the quality of life for our older citizens and provide information regarding support and resources for those who provide them care. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Submit your questions when you register for this event.

Mark your calendars to join RAO Community Health for a few hours of fun on Friday, June 25! In honor of National HIV Testing Day (6/27), we will be offering free rapid testing for HIV & STIs, along with COVID-19 vaccines. Come out and bring a friend to enjoy free, music, and win some prizes! This is an drive-thru event, 18 & up. Walk-ups are welcome but pre-registration is recommended: https://bit.ly/3iK32bU

We need an audience to test out our new show! Great for ages 6 and up. A flower. A hug. A kind act. The cast of Random Acts of Kindness will demonstrate their love for each other and the audience with their impressive skills in dance and circus arts. This show will entertain and warm your heart.

Weekly Speaker presentations about Arts, Science and Current Affairs

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down with All Things Considered's Juana Summers to talk about the recent debt ceiling negotiations and what this says about the direction Congress is headed.

Iowa's Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon session Tuesday. Gov. Kim Reynolds said she would sign the bill on Friday.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with political scientist Gayil Talshir of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem about the protests in Israel after the recovery of the bodies of six hostages.

"Join the MufukaWorks Dance Company for an African dance workshop that celebrates Women's History Month! About this Event Vakadzi, meaning ""women"" in Shona, is a Zimbabwean dance style the honors the strength and beauty of women. This hour-long virtual experience will get the entire family up, moving, and inspired by the richness of ballet, African and contemporary dance. Participants will learn about the African dance Vakadzi and its influence on today's popular dance culture. After learning a Vakadzi dance routine, participants will have the option to provide a group performance at the end of the workshop. Although Vakadzi means women, this dance workshop is open to all genders, ages, and experience levels. It will be an experience the entire family can enjoy. Please be sure to wear comfortable clothes, be in open space to dance, and have water nearby for hydration if needed. ABOUT MUFUKAWORKS DANCE COMPANYMufukaWorks Dance Company was developed by Elsie Mufuka in 2010 with the inspiration of providing dance education and performances for the community. This inspiration grounded in Mufuka’s Zimbabwean lineage; professional experience; and, international travels has afforded her the opportunity to offer dance education programs and performances within a diverse community. Since the opening of the company, MufukaWorks has started dance education programs. Some of these programs include dance education at the Burton Wells Recreation Center in Beaufort, SC, Albemarle Road Recreation Center located in Charlotte, NC as well as Dance Education Workshops at Whale Branch Elementary, Beaufort, SC, Bluffton School of Dance, Bluffton, SC, and former Chair of the Board for Charlotte Dance Festival, Charlotte, NC. Additionally, Mufuka has brought dance performances to the International House in Charlotte, NC, Lexington International Festival in Lexington, NC, Gullah Festival, Piccolo Spoleto, Links Inc. Dance Performance School Series, Levine Children’s Hospital, Charlotte Emerging Young Artist Dance Festival, Blumnethal Performing Arts, and Juneteenth Festival just to mention a few. Mufuka has received Charlotte Ballet presents 2019 Dance Educator of the Year, Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Coker College, Teacher of the Year from Dance Machine, full scholarship winner to Dance USA from Knight Foundation, Teacher of the Year of Benton Heights Elementary, Top 20 Teacher of the Year of Union County Public Schools. MufukaWorks Dance Company has been selected as AMERICA'S GOT TALENT reality filming for promotional video 2018. The Company repertory is Return to Sender, One Blood, Our World: the stories of our community, Invisible, “I AM”, Vadazi-Women Experience, and Circle of Unity. ABOUT FAMILY FIRST Presented by Novant Health and held on the first Saturday of each month, Family First provides beginner through master level instruction in the arts – visual, performing and literary – for children and their caregivers. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-first-the-vakadzi-dance-experience-tickets-142270556063?aff=cc"

Self-taught on the drums at the age of 6. Raised on a mix of A Tribe Called Quest, Chuck Berry, and Lauryn Hill. Taking meetings with Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation before her debut release even dropped in 2017. Just like her music, the stories of up-and-coming R&B star Cyanca are anything but ordinary.

This event is fun for all ages! North Carolina's largest combat robot event is a great opportunity for families or anyone interested in robotics to watch competitors from across the country, often including teams that have previously competed on the BattleBots TV show. Watch exciting 2-minute battles to 'the death', meet the builders, and cheer on your favorite robots. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable experience! Admission to the Science Center is not included; non-members who purchase tickets to Battle Bots can add CSC admission for 1/2 price the day of their event. Tickets must be purchased for each day separately.

The 2025–26 Traditional Series opens with Windborne, a virtuoso a cappella vocal quartet. Many of their works are original compositions, while others are highly original adaptations from over two centuries of American vocal music. The quartet’s embracing of traditional folk music and their special love of social activism for some of America’s great 20th-century songwriters highlight their repertoire. This is a cappella music at its finest.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
7:30 P.M.
Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center
For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Free for Davidson students, but tickets are required.