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This reception will take place October 16th 6-8pm.



Grief is an emotion often seen as taboo in contemporary American culture, unruly and sometimes frightening to behold. And yet, to ignore grief is to deny the love we feel, which can result in curdled anger. In Breathing By the Wound, Daisy Patton sources photographs of mourning from various times and places and re-presents them in bloom. An adult child posing with photos of their deceased parents, a woman holding a photo of a baby no longer alive—all these images show how those in mourning carry forward memories of lost loved ones into the present and beyond. Their losses linger beyond their own time, speaking to ours.



Alongside her re-presentations of historic photographs, Patton includes her own pictures of people who lost loved ones due to the ongoing COVID pandemic. The deliberate erasure of this pandemic and its effects on our world has, like the 1918 flu pandemic before it, led to a rise of authoritarianism and acceptance of mass death. Honoring the memory of those we have lost is one way to refuse eugenics and the harms caused by the abandonment of public health. Grief is a call to action, to remember and to care—Breathing By the Wound invites viewers to commune with those who have lost and rekindle their own feelings, remembering that we are all connected in our humanity.



Daisy Patton is a multi-disciplinary artist born in Los Angeles, CA to a white mother from the American South and an Iranian father she never met. She spent her childhood moving between California and Oklahoma, deeply affected by these conflicting cultural landscapes and the ambiguous absences within her family. Influenced by collective and political histories, Patton explores storytelling and story-carrying, the meaning and social conventions of families, and what shapes living memory. Her work also examines in-between spaces and identities, including the fallibility of the body and the complexities of relationship and connection. Patton earned her MFA from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston/Tufts University, a multi-disciplinary program, and has a BFA in Studio Arts from the University of Oklahoma with minors in History and Art History and an Honors degree.



This exhibition will run October 3-November 7.

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Pashtana Durrani, executive director of LEARN — a nonprofit that helps Afghan girls access education.

There were a number of eye-opening findings in the Jan. 6 committee's fourth hearing that showed the depth and breadth of Trump and his allies' pressure on local and state officials.

All summer, a wide range of hits were in the running for the biggest songs of the season — country singalongs, rap diss tracks, pop kiss-offs and rock epics. But two took the race down to the wire.

A lawsuit accuses the Alabama Republican of helping incite a pro-Trump mob into storming the Capitol on Jan. 6. Named alongside Brooks in the suit are former President Donald Trump and others.

The last 2024 election to be decided is for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. With the Democrat ahead by about 700 votes, the GOP challenger has taken thousands of ballots to court.

Lawyers for Newport News Public Schools had tried to block the lawsuit, arguing that Abby Zwerner was eligible only for workers' compensation for the injuries caused by the classroom shooting.

In a separate decision, the court said voters will decide whether to expand abortion rights during a referendum this November.

LUNAR launched their inaugural giving circle in July 2021. For twelve weeks 11 Asian American women and gender non-conforming folks came together to engage in deep learning on their relationship to race and racism, resource needs in Black and Indigenous communities, and to collectively imagine new ways of flowing resources that shift and share power, build authentic relationship, and embody solidarity.

LUNAR is currently in their 2nd cohort, which has evolved into a 6 month program and continues to pool $100,000 per cohort to flow in solidarity with Black and Indigenous communities.

Join us as LUNAR’s co-founders Yichen Feng and Sabrina Wu share some of the key learnings.

On Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m., the Board of County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing at its regular meeting to get the community’s input on how the County should invest $215 million in COVID-19 relief funds from the federal government. According to guidance issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Mecklenburg County must obligate its funding no later than December 31, 2024, and the funds should be spent before the December 31, 2026 deadline. County residents are invited to participate by providing input on how the federal dollars should be distributed. The meeting is fully remote, and speakers are required to sign up by visiting http://mecknc.seamlessdocs.com/f/clerk or calling the County Clerk’s Office at 980-314-2912 no later than 12 p.m. the day of the meeting. For more information regarding the County’s ARPA funds please contact Intergovernmental Affairs Manager, Starla Tanner, at Starla.Tanner@mecknc.gov.

Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte will conclude its Rock the Barn outdoor series with the cult classic musical Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, October 6-31. It seems fitting that the show about the ultimate time warp (we’re living in one, right?) is as popular as ever. A wild ride with an irresistible rock score, this classic tribute to science fiction, B movies, and fishnets is everything your mother warned you about! For "Act One” of its Season 33, ATC has created an outdoor venue with a festival feel at The Barn at MoRA - a Levine Property, 8300 Monroe Road, Charlotte, N.C., 28212. Complete with a performance stage and bring-your-own-seating, the 1923 dairy barn and silos are the backdrop for the evening performances. *FOR PATRONS' SAFETY, PROOF OF COVID VACCINATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY AT THE TICKET BOOTH.

Houston Ballet Academy will be in your city for its international audition tour for its elite 2022 Summer Intensive Program, an immersive five-week program for dancers 12 to 17 years of age. Scheduled for June 27 to July 30, 2022, the program is an opportunity for serious ballet students to learn from distinguished Academy faculty and guest artists at Houston Ballet’s Center for Dance, the largest facility specifically built for professional dance in the United States. The 13-city audition tour takes place between January 8 and February 6, 2022. Charlotte Audition Details: Ages 12-14 Check-In 12-12:30PM Class 12:30-2:00PM Ages 15+ Check-In 2-2:30PM Class 2:30-4:00PM Read more about the 2022 Summer Intensive Program and the Houston Ballet Academy at houstonballet.org.

JAARS is going to host a Passport to Missions Children Outreach program for K to 6th grade, October 8 and 9, Friday & Saturday afternoon. It will be held in a more outdoor setting in the hangar area. The children will “Visit” Papua New Guinea, Cameroon, and Deaf language groups through stories, crafts, food, and more! Learn about JAARS on a “hey” ride and obstacle course. We pray those coming to the program will enjoy a unique, hands-on learning adventure. Explore cultures around the world through stories, activities, foods, and take-home crafts. This program is now open for registration. Each session for both afternoons is identical so plan to attend just one. Cost per child is $5, with a $20 maximum per household. Please register your child at jaars.org/experience/events/p2m-registration

In Africa’s International Relations: Balancing Domestic and Global Interests, UNC Charlotte political scientist Beth Elise Whitaker and co-author John Clark argue that the external relations of African countries are shaped mainly by domestic political imperatives. Most African leaders, even those chosen through elections, face threats to their power both from within their governments and from opposition groups. To mitigate such risks, leaders cultivate international relations that help secure their hold on power. Whether negotiating loans, responding to migration, or interacting with global powers, the pursuit of regime security influences the types of external actors with whom African leaders partner and the terms of resulting relationships. Join us for a virtual presentation of Personally Speaking with Dr. Whitaker at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 as she discusses her research. Speaker: Beth Elise Whitaker, UNC Charlotte professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration

DALTON & PERIMETER GALLERIES Vernon Grant's Santas, Scenes of Winter, and Magazine Covers Armed with a paintbrush in hand and an idea in mind, Vernon Grant quickly brought playful thoughts to life as illustrations for all to enjoy. See Grant’s favorite subject, Santa Claus, along with his whimsical gnomes and published scenes of winter at the Center for the Arts. November 30 - December 30, 2020 Monday-Thursday 9 am - 6 pm, Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm and Sundays 12 pm - 4 pm EDMUND D. LEWANDOWSKI CLASSROOM GALLERY York County High Schools Art Exhibit Curated by York County high school art teachers, the York County High School Art Show is open to all high school students in York County. sponsored by the Yorkville Artists' Guild, coordinated by the Arts Council of York County and the Catawba River Art Guild November 30 - December 30, 2020 Image Credit: Santa, Am I on the List? by Vernon Grant Combined art from 1946 and 1950 Digital Reproduction Courtesy of the Culture & Heritage Museums

The Cool Vibes Concert Series kicks off on January 14 at 6:00pm. At this time, heavy hors d'oeuvres and beer and wine sales will be available. The concert will start at 7:30pm. Mac Arnold & Plate Full O'Blues will be performing this evening. This is an exclusive concert in Matthews. Tickets start at $15 in advance and will be $18 + fees at the door. Purchase your tickets in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cool-vibes-concert-featuring-mac-arnold-plate-full-oblues-tickets-228503960497. For more information, call 704-321-7275 or email mjohnson@matthewsnc.gov.

A Native American youth group from Washington state is visiting Charlotte! They will be sharing “Dancing Our Prayers” (DOP) at Avondale Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 10 AM. This service is by a team of Native teens of the Yakama Nation who travel locally, regionally, and nationally sharing their culture, spirituality, and way of life. Youth and staff of the DOP program of Mending Wings will drum and dance in full regalia, perform drama, give testimony, and speak on conciliation issues between Native and non-Native America. The greater community is invited to attend, bringing an open heart and mind, to experience this spiritual time of learning. Registration/RSVP is requested. www.avondalepresbychurch.org/dop More info: avondalepresbychurch.org/dop

Four amazing bands gather at Devil's Logic for a day of jazz, great food, and the cleanest, crushable beer! Presented by Postle Global Solutions and Patt Mostle, BREWJAZZ features four jazz groups from CLT. Alongside live music, BREWJAZZ will host a Brewhouse Market (1pm-5pm), local artists, live painting, Patt Attack Horn Squad, delicious bites from The Hangar, and more! While this is a free event, we will be collecting money for JazzArts Charlotte. JazzArts Charlotte is an organization designed to foster the jazz community in The Queen City one student at a time. One way that this will be accomplished is that one dollar from every select BREWJAZZ pint will be donated back to the organization. Location: Devil's Logic Brewing Time: 1-6PM Music Schedule: 2pm: Ron Brendle 4TET 3pm: JazzArts Allstars 4pm: JS3 5pm: Conn/Davis Duo BREWJAZZ is proudly sponsored by Charlotte is Creative, Armada Skateshop, 7 Level Home, Devil's Logic Brewing, Deely and Laws of Compass Realty, Ron Everhart Criminal Defense, Mark Andrews, and Postle Global Solutions. https://www.facebook.com/events/1607912399572476

This talk introduces the exhibit, Unearthing Our Forgotten Past: Fort San Juan, and the excavations of the indigenous town of Joara and the Spanish Fort San Juan (1567-1568), located at the Berry site, near Morganton, North Carolina.

Slides will illustrate the results of the excavation, and what we have learned about the earliest European settlement in the interior of the United States and how Native peoples dealt with this early colonial effort.

To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctd-quqzMrE9eAdGdjHhucGLGlVP6zoJre

Actor's Theatre of Charlotte presents EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL outdoors at the Barn at MoRA .

When 5 friends go to an abandoned cabin and accidentally unleash an evil force, it’s up to Ash and his trusty chainsaw to save the day with musical mayhem .

Bring your own chair…and Real “Deadites” will want to experience the "SPLATTER ZONE"– a specially designated seating area in the middle of the action.

And if you REALLY want to look the part, join the incomparable Martin Barry before the show on October 8th @ 6pm for a Zombify DIY makeup tutorial. Tickets are only $15 and include a personal makeup kit from Morris Costumes to transform into the ultimate evil dead!
CONTENT: suggested for ages 16 and up