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NAWA Championship Wrestling Presents “Boogie’s Last Dance” Featuring WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Valiant’s Final Match

Lancaster, SC — April 25, 2026 — NAWA Championship Wrestling proudly presents “Boogie’s Last Dance,” a historic professional wrestling event headlined by the final in-ring appearance of WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Valiant, known to fans worldwide as “The Boogie Woogie Man.”

The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Buford High School, located at 4290 Tabernacle Road in Lancaster.

At 84 years old, Valiant will lace up his boots one last time, stepping into the ring for what he promises will be his true farewell match after an incredible 62-year career spanning seven decades. His opponents for the evening have not yet been announced.

“Yes, this will be my final dance. I’ve retired before but this is truly my last dance. I’m honored to hang up my boots after 62 years of wrestling pro. I had over 15,000 matches and drove 6 million miles on U.S. highways, plus flying getting to those matches,” said Valiant.

Valiant last competed on September 23, 2023, in a six-man tag team match hosted by NAWA. Now, he returns for one final moment in front of the fans who have supported him throughout his legendary career.

“I want to dance down that aisle to my theme song, ‘Boy From New York City’ one last time to make wrestling in 7 decades from 1964 to 2026 a reality for me,” Valiant added.

NAWA promoter Michael Elliott emphasized the significance of the event:

“We are honored to have this moment be a part of NAWA. This will truly be a historic evening.”

“Boogie’s Last Dance” promises to be an unforgettable night as one of professional wrestling’s most beloved and charismatic figures takes his final bow.

Event Details:

Event: Boogie’s Last Dance
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location: Buford High School, 4290 Tabernacle Road, Lancaster, SC
Tickets:
Tickets are available now at:
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nawalive/boogies-last-dance

More Information:
Visit NAWA Championship Wrestling on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/NAWAprowrestling

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Kick off the Fourth of July weekend at Live at 11, an outdoor concert in Ballantyne’s Backyard!
Ballantyne's Live at 11 outdoor concert series is BACK! Enjoy outdoor concerts on the first Friday of each month this summer, beginning on July 1.
Admission is $10 per person; ages 5 and under are free.
Ticket proceeds support over 100,000 local students' access to essential school supplies via Classroom Central's efforts.
Tickets are limited and preregistration is encouraged. Walk-ups are not guaranteed admission.
FYI
Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are welcomeFood truck options available for purchaseBeer and wine available for purchaseADA/stroller access availableNo outside food or coolersOutside food and drinks are not permitted at this event — thank you for supporting our local partners!
Free parking is available at 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277.
SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m. | Justin Mintun6:30 p.m. | N-SPIRE9 p.m. | Ballantyne's Backyard Closes
Invite your friends and family to this festive Friday night concert! RSVP and share the event on Facebook.

The City of Charlotte is creating the Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan to sustain and grow the creative sector in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, and we need to hear from YOU!

Our Community Kick-Off Event is Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Silver Hammer Studios at AvidXchange 817 Hamilton Street Charlotte, NC 28206. Attendees will help shape the future of arts and culture by sharing perspectives, priorities and experiences.

We want to hear from artists and Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents of all ages and backgrounds. You will hear from City of Charlotte leadership, the consultant team from Lord Cultural Resources, and have the opportunity to make your voice heard. There will be activities, project information, food and opportunities to experience local art and culture in person. We hope you can join us!

What you can expect:

Music from local artists.
Arts activities from local artists.
Welcome from the City of Charlotte arts and culture officer.
Feedback stations where you can weigh in on the future of local arts culture.
Food from local culinary artists.
Information about the plan that you can share.

After a long year of waiting to honor its 2020 class of inductees, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will hold inductions for its 2020 and 2021 class on Thursday, October 21, 2021 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The 2020 inductees, announced last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, included six nationally known and award-winning legends from North Carolina: The Briarhoppers, Jermaine Dupri, Donald Lawrence, Michael T. Mauldin, Charles Whitfield, and the Squirrel Nut Zippers. The annual ceremony--which normally takes place the third Thursday of every October--was postponed and ultimately canceled due to the pandemic. To this, the NCMHOF will host its first-ever double induction which will include the 2021 inductees Tony Rice and Robert Moog. The honors will be commemorated in a live event that will take place at the historic Gem Theatre in Kannapolis, NC. The event is open to the public and arrivals to the red carpet will begin at 6:00pm. The evening will include live performances as the inductees are installed into the Hall of Fame. Tickets are available for purchase now at: NorthCarolinaMusicHallofFame.og Full list of honorees: 2020 Inductees: The Briarhoppers Jermaine Dupri Michael Mauldin Charles Whitfield Donald Lawrence The Squirrel Nut Zippers 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients: Tony Brown Robert Flack 2021 Inductees: Tony Rice Robert Moog

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Ballantyne's Live at 11 outdoor concert series continues this summer. Enjoy outdoor concerts on the first Friday of each month this summer, concluding on September 2.
Admission is $10 per person; ages 5 and under are free.
Ticket proceeds support over 100,000 local students' access to essential school supplies via Classroom Central's efforts.
Tickets are limited and preregistration is encouraged. Walk-ups are not guaranteed admission.
FYI
Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are welcome
Food truck options available for purchase
Beer and wine available for purchase
ADA/stroller access available

Outside food and drinks are not permitted at this event — thank you for supporting our local partners!
Free parking is available at 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277.
SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m. | Rust Bucket
6:30 p.m. | Kids in America
9 p.m. | Ballantyne's Backyard Closes
Invite your friends and family to this festive Friday night concert! RSVP and share the event on Facebook.

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BIG BAND HOLIDAY
Join us for the most swingin’ JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition yet! JazzArts Charlotte presents the region’s premiere of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangement of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Our onstage All-Star Charlotte Regional Jazz Orchestra featuring your favorite musicians will bring the swing to your holidays with Ellington’s re-imagined interpretations including “Sugar Rum Cherries”, “Peanut Brittle Brigade”, and other selections, along with a dynamic ensemble of modern jazz dancers. This jazzy spin to a timeless holiday classic is one that the whole family will enjoy!
Music directed by Ashlin Parker and dance choreographed by Lula Elzy.
The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition is JazzArts Charlotte’s only annual benefit, with a pre-concert dessert reception and silent auction supporting the JazzArts Academy, performance-based programs, and local musicians.
6:30 Pre-reception. 7:30 Performance.

Thanks to event sponsors Moore & Van Allen and GCG Wealth Management, for making this regional premiere full production possible.

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This is the first of three events in our advocacy-focused series about sustainable land use and transportation. Attend one, two, or all three! If you attend all three events and complete a small advocacy activity of your choosing, you'll receive recognition as an Academy graduate and a certificate. Register for the first event now and mark your calendar for the upcoming ones on Nov. 10 and Dec. 15.

We are thrilled to offer Impact 704 Academy at no cost to you thanks to the generous support of Southminster!

Light refreshments will be provided. This is an alcohol-free event.

While we won't have childcare available, you're welcome to bring your kids and supervise them. We'll have some simple toys and games available.

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