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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

The holiday spirit is in the air! Bring your family out to enjoy a festive, fun-filled and COVID-safe evening at the drive-in. Enjoy Jingle Jangle, a new African-American holiday film classic, along with complimentary popcorn and snacks provided by Check To Protect. The price of admission? A free safety recall check! When you arrive, staff will check your license plate or VIN number to see if your car has any vehicle safety recalls. If so, they will let you know how easy it is to get free repairs before you hit the road this holiday season. REMINDER: This is a FREE event; however, to be guaranteed entry, upon arrival you must provide us with your license plate or VIN number so that we can assist you with checking for open recalls on your car. Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is often located on the dash, inside the driver door, on your registration or insurance card or app.

Bring your dancing shoes, Kids in America is rocking Ballantyne's Backyard on August 5!
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.

McColl Center for Art + Innovation announces Ignite Nite, a citywide evening to celebrate the creative community in Charlotte on May 20. The event welcomes the community to participate in-person or virtually, joining 20 local artists with groups of art lovers to create works of art together from a mystery kit of materials. The work of art created by each group will be truly unique based on the artist’s vision for the materials provided. One group could build mini sculptures while another may end up with collages or hanging mobiles. In the Citywide Art Lab, each group will be led by an artist, including Charlotte artists Cat Babbie, Victoria Byers, Paul Farmer, Amanda Foshag, Bunny Gregory, Abel Jackson, Will Jenkins, Taylor Lee, April Marten, Kenny Nguyen, Elizabeth Palmisano, and Morganne Van Voorhis. Ignite Nite will take place on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and is free for all. There are three options to participate in this citywide evening of creativity: in-person at McColl Center, hosted at a group captain’s home, or at any location virtually. The program will be livestreamed and will include an opportunity for participants to join McColl Center’s Igniters community by donating to the Ignite Momentum campaign. Registration and additional information about the event can be found at mccollcenter.org/ignitenite.

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.

Join Sustain Charlotte for our new Impact 704 Academy that kicks off on Oct. 6 at Camp North End. This in-person series will equip you to help shape our future and meet others who share your desire to make an impact!

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.

To show our appreciation for teachers who faithfully educate students from diverse and underserved populations, the members of Davidson Lodge #511 will host a school supply giveaway. A generous box of supplies will be provided for K-12 teachers within the Charlotte, NC vicinity. Advance registration is required. Please come out to help us celebrate our teachers!

Charlotte Roller Derby is leveling up the action at 8-Bit Brawl! Watch Team Might and Team Magic go head-to-head in a thrilling Thursday night showdown. Don’t miss your chance to see it live August 7th!

We're brewing a good time for you at Witches Night Out on Thursday, October 26th from 5:30PM - 8:30PM. Enjoy witchy fun, sip wine & shop your way through Waverly while enjoying specials, discounts and swag from participating merchants.
PURCHASE TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3PDy2sB
Tickets cost $20 and all ticket sales will go towards Carolina P.A.W.S. (Pet Adoption & Welfare Society). Their dedicated volunteers are devoted to helping abandoned and abused cats and dogs find loving homes. You can read more about them at https://www.carolinapaws.com/. They'll also be at the event with some adoptable dogs!
CHECK IN LOCATION: Check-in will be held at a yellow tent by the splash pad on The Terrace at Waverly. The Terrace is located in front of Hilton Garden Inn.
TICKET INCLUDES: A swag bag and a variety of wine pours and spooky specials at each of the boutiques listed below:
Athleta: 10% Off
Fab'rik: $10 Jewelry + 20% Off 1 Clothing Item (Excludes SPANX)
Ivy & Leo: 20% Off
Leenie Rae: 15% Off (Excludes Mother Denim)
Mainstream Boutique: 20% Off
Scout & Molly's: 20% Off
Urbane South: 15% Off + Gift Card Raffle

Native Charlotteans are sometimes described as unicorns — so rare they also seem mystical. Transplants, on the other hand, seem far more common, and one…

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.