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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.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Meditative Melodies! Escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in an environment of harmony, joy, and community. Nestled in the heart of North Charlotte, Meditative Melodies is a vibrant, family-friendly afternoon dedicated to inner wellness and outward cultural celebration.

While our cultures and languages are diverse, our core human need for peace and togetherness is universal. Come experience this shared harmony through expert-led relaxation and a breathtaking showcase of global arts!

✨ Event Highlights:

Guided Meditation & Wellness: Led by Distinguished Speaker Brian Jones (author and Heartfulness trainer with 50+ years of experience), featuring an introduction to Heartfulness, a relaxation experience, Q&A, and a special Brighter Minds demonstration.

Special Guest: We are honored to be joined by Concord City Mayor Steve Morris as our Chief Guest of Honor.

Global Arts Showcase: Breathtaking live music and dance performances celebrating diversity, including:

Indian Traditions: Carnatic music, Kathak, and Bharatnatyam dance by Amruthavarshini & Ragamalika schools and Shri School of Dance.

Latin American Heritage: Mexican Folklórico by Luz de mi Tierra.

African American Culture: Contemporary saxophone performance by Stay Cozy Studios

Chinese Arts: Bamboo flute and Erhu melodies by Chinese American Association in Charlotte

Japanese Culture: Upbeat J-Pop music by Japanese Association in Charlotte

Classical & Contemporary: Traditional Ballet by Miller Street Dance Academy and energetic sets by Rock University.

Delicious Eats: Enjoy healthy and delicious options from a popular local vegetarian food truck.

🎟️ Tickets & Registration:

Early Bird Special: Just $10 until March 31st!

Kids 10 and under: Completely FREE!

Note: Advanced registration is required to secure indoor auditorium seating.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: An RSVP on WFAE.org does NOT secure your ticket.
Please complete your official registration here: https://www.heartfulnessinstitute.org/event/meditative-melodies-2026/

Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: 6400 Prosperity Church Road, Charlotte, NC

Julianna Zobrist is married to an award-winning player for the Chicago Cubs. She talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how she balances her own busy singing career with her husband's.

In a world flooded by AI — from useless slop to groundbreaking code — what happens to our human imagination? Charlotte Talks presents a special series: "Wired to Create." Hosted by bestselling author and PBS host Kelly Corrigan — discover the quiet satisfaction and mental health benefits of making things with your own hands. Charlotte Talks returns on Monday, July 6.

In a world flooded by AI — from useless slop to groundbreaking code — what happens to our human imagination? Charlotte Talks presents a special series: "Wired to Create." Hosted by bestselling author and PBS host Kelly Corrigan — discover the quiet satisfaction and mental health benefits of making things with your own hands. Charlotte Talks returns on Monday, July 6.

In a world flooded by AI — from useless slop to groundbreaking code — what happens to our human imagination? Charlotte Talks presents a special series: "Wired to Create." Hosted by bestselling author and PBS host Kelly Corrigan — discover the quiet satisfaction and mental health benefits of making things with your own hands. Charlotte Talks returns on Monday, July 6.

In a world flooded by AI — from useless slop to groundbreaking code — what happens to our human imagination? Charlotte Talks presents a special series: "Wired to Create." Hosted by bestselling author and PBS host Kelly Corrigan — discover the quiet satisfaction and mental health benefits of making things with your own hands. Charlotte Talks returns on Monday, July 6.

Pence warned that a Biden administration would threaten American freedoms and crumble the nation's economy. In making that case, Pence deployed several inaccurate or questionable claims.

NPR's Melissa Block speaks to musician Regina Spektor, who's known for her lyricism, about her first album in six years, "Home, Before And After."

Ukraine is celebrating 31 years of independence from the Soviet Union on Wednesday. It is also six months to the day since President Putin sent troops to try to bring Ukraine back into Russia's orbit.

00000174-fa0b-de55-a17c-fe2bde8c0000News, analysis and commentary on the 2020 Republican National Convention from WFAE.On Friday, July 20, 2018, the Republican National Committee chose Charlotte as its host city for its 2020 convention. Follow WFAE's coverage here. TOP STORIES:Charlotte Talks: Mayor Vi Lyles Talks 2020 RNCTommy Tomlinson: RNC Debate A Sign Of How Charlotte Has Changed

Sam Hartman tosses four touchdowns in his return to action for Wake Forest, App St. stuns No. 6 Texas A&M and Drake Maye leads UNC to a third straight win.

At least three UN schools housing displaced people have been hit directly by Israeli airstrikes in less than a week. A fourth suffered damage after an airstrike hit a building next to it.

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.