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Monday, April 20, 2020The environment used to be a bipartisan issue. After all, we live on the same planet. Now it's one of America's most polarizing…

Friday, August 11, 2017Professional golf royalty has been in town all week for the PGA Championship. How did Charlotte do as host to a major tournament?…

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Denver Riggleman spent 8 months as an adviser to the Congressional committee investigating the January 6th Capitol Riot. Now he's written a book about his experience — called, "The Breach."

NPR's Michel Martin talks to former federal prosecutor Elie Honig about reports that former VP Mike Pence must testify before a grand jury about his conversations with Donald Trump ahead of Jan. 6.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to former federal prosecutor Elie Honig about reports that former VP Mike Pence must testify before a grand jury about his conversations with Donald Trump ahead of Jan. 6.

ROBERT ROBINSON
Human Rights Activist & Advocate for Safe and Affordable Housing
Robert Robinson is a human rights activist who connects local experiences to global concerns. His drive to organize has grown out of personal experience, and he has dedicated his life to advancing the notion that every person has a human right to safe and affordable housing. Robinson works with social movements around the world, including the Movement of People affected by Dams and the Landless Worker’s Movement in Brazil; the Street Medicine Institute in India; and the Shackdweller’s movement (Abahlali baseMjondolo) in South Africa. In the United States, Robinson is a member of the Campaign to Restore National Housing Rights, which is a policy and research organization supported by the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative. He is also a member of the Land and Housing Action Group of the Take Back the Land national movement and a member of the US Human Rights Network. Robinson was chosen to be New York City chairperson for the official visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing and, in 2023, he received the Romero Human Rights Award for his work.

Robinson will narrate his experiences for students during his residency in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences during the week of November 6. He is also offering a public lecture “Enforcing Human Rights: From the Local to the Global” on campus Tuesday afternoon.

Sponsored by The Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau Witness in Residence Initiative, with generous donations from the community and the Dean’s Office of the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

🎶 Calling All Voices! Join Our Harmonious Journey 🎶
Are you ready to let your voice soar and be part of something truly extraordinary? Our women's chorus is seeking passionate singers like you to join our musical family!
Whether you're a seasoned vocalist or someone who's been quietly humming in the shower, we welcome all skill levels and voices. Together, we create magic through harmony and camaraderie.
Here's your chance to audition and become part of our inspiring ensemble! Auditions will be held on March 5th (6-9:30pm), March 9th (beginning at 10am), and March 10th (beginning at 2pm). Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your talent and be part of something special. Auditions with us are RIDICULOUSLY easy - no prepared piece is required, no pressure - just come in meet with our director, sing a few scales for him and do some tonal memory exercises and that's IT, you're in and out in less than 15 minutes, it really is THAT simple!
To schedule your audition time, simply visit our website and fill out the form at https://www.gmccharlotte.org/wcc/join-us or email us at auditions@gmccharlotte.org or simply shoot us a message here via Facebook, whatever is easiest for you! Let your voice be heard and join us on this musical adventure!
Come discover the joy of singing with us. We can't wait to welcome you into our chorus family! 🎵

HERE'S THE SCOOP:

-SouthPark After 5 is happening from 5-9pm every Thursday from September 5-October 10.
-The event is located at Symphony Park, at 4400 Sharon Rd., on the corner of Barclay Downs Drive and Carnegie Boulevard, adjacent to SouthPark Mall. Parking is free and there are paved walkways throughout the park.
-Come prepared with your favorite picnic blanket or chairs to sit in the lawn.
-There's a different musical performance each week, plus hands on activities for all ages.
-The event is free to attend and family and dog friendly. Dogs must be leashed and friendly.
-Outside beverages and coolers will not be permitted.

MUSIC & ARTS LINEUP:

(Opening act from 5:30-6:30pm, main act from 7-9pm.)

-September 5: Shelley Ruffin, Landslide Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, and free face painting with Face Art & More

-September 12: Shelley Ruffin, Southside Station, and free caricatures with Rebecca Lipps, Jeff Magnum, and Jerry Frazee

-September 19: Love Story Band Taylor Swift Tribute and a free community coloring wall with DRAW IT by Mel. Plus, expect a free performance by the Birdmen, part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival.

-September 26: Coconut Groove Band, Michelle Renée performing yacht rock hits, free sunflowers for the first 1000 attendees, Kindermusik with Missy experience, and a free performance by the Birdmen, part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival.

-October 3: Reinaldo Brahn, On The Border Ultimate Eagles Tribute, and free face painting with Face Art & More

-October 10: Sade Tribute featuring Robyn Springer, and free pumpkin patch with customized pumpkin painting by Charlotte based artists

7th Annual VOICES FROM THE PAST welcomes back previous visitors with NEW stories, as well as, many of your favorites: Randolph Scott, John King, Thomas Polk, and the Unknown Boy.
Voices From The Past is a unique living history event that tells the stories of our Revolutionary Patriots of the 18th century, and historic milestones of the 19th and 20th centuries. Guests are invited to take a "spirited stroll" through Charlotte’s three oldest cemeteries and interact with 25 costumed portrayers as they tell the stories of the amazing men and women who made Charlotte what it is today.

Whether you are a native of Charlotte or new to the city, this is a fun event for all to learn more about our history while helping to preserve it.

Family and pet-friendly. "Who knew history could be so much fun!”

FREE Parking: Irwin Elementary School, 383 N Clarkson St.
Handicapped parking: 246 N Cedar Street inside Elmwood Cemetery's back gate entrance:
Note: Elmwood Pinewood’s 700 W 6th Street front gate is open to walk-in only.
We recommend visitors going to Settlers' Cemetery park at Irwin Elementary School, come into Elmwood Cemetery, and enjoy a complimentary shuttle provided by Queen City Rides.

Voices From The Past is a fundraising event for Historic Elmwood Pinewood, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the incredible stories of the residents of historic Elmwood, Pinewood, and Settlers' cemeteries. Your ticket purchase and donation provide the funds to support HEPI's efforts.

The Gallery Reception will take place August 28th 6-8pm.


This exhibition offers a collaborative escape into a fantasy realm unbound from generative technology. Scenes in an illusory world conceived by the human mind’s creative spark and born from the technical expertise of skilled human hands. It is a world limited only by the time it takes to create it; rather than being hastily crafted with computers, this world has been meticulously developed by-hand over the course of hours and days.



Elliana Esquivel and Chris Nichol are not Ai converts. They prefer a hands-on approach, intending for their creations to reflect the mental and physical challenges inherent in the act of making. In a time dominated by artificial intelligence, they fear the decline of genuine artistic expression and question if there is still room for those who dedicate themselves to creating in a world increasingly influenced by AI.



The worlds they create, much like the spaces in which they work, are not defined by the presence of generative technology. Their characters, landscapes, and surreal settings harken back to a time of tangible experiences and natural existence.



Elliana Esquivel is a self-taught, multidisciplinary artist whose minimalistic works explore social and psychological aspects of human life. Delving into themes of identity, survival, personal agency, social unease, and introspection, her artworks are vehicles for navigating through chaos in search of meaning.



Chris Nichol is a multimedia visual artist dedicated to the manual practice of drawing, painting, and sculpture. His pieces often satirize modern society, offering a form of escapism through peculiar world-building and exaggerated perspectives.



They maintain a shared studio space at Goodyear Arts.



This exhibition is on display August 13- September 19