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JazzArts Charlotte’s monthly virtual live music series is excited to present bassist Dave Vergato and his quartet, playing some of your favorite jazz standards. Charlotte-based bass Dave Vergato is the name you call when you want a bassist, with extensive performance experience in a wide variety of musical styles from jazz to classical, musical theater, rock, funk, and contemporary Christian music. Dave Vergato has been offering his knowledge to the next generation in schools for years, and is also currently an Adjunct Professor at Wynthrop. Tune in to Keep Jazz A-Live-Streaming to hear local jazz musicians live, straight to your living room via YouTube and Facebook Live, directly from Crown Station. Featuring: Sean Higgins, piano Tim Scott, drums Troy Conn, guitar Free Event - Thanks to our sponsors, Knight Foundation, O’s Place Jazz, Arts and Science Council, NC Arts Council, Crown Station and our many donors who keep jazz thriving.

African American Builders and Architects explores the extraordinary buildings across the state of NC constructed by free black artisans and slaves during the pre-Civil War era. Learn about the building styles and tools used by these individuals, as well as African folkways and traditions. In addition, Redefining Builders: The African American Communities of Cleveland County, co-curated by Chavis Gash and Zach Dressel for the Earl Scruggs Center, transitions from traditional builders to transformational builders of communities. This part of the exhibit documents how African Americans built vibrant communities filled with churches, civic organizations, and businesses. African American Builders and Architects was produced by the Historic Preservation Foundation of NC in cooperation with the Gallery of Art & Design at North Carolina State University.

Seasonal ingredients pair with an on-demand virtual cooking class from Chef Alyssa's Kitchen for a creative culinary journey at home this Valentine's Day weekend. You'll learn Chef Alyssa Wilen’s classic cooking techniques to create and artistically plate a three-course meal for two! You'll also receive two specially-commissioned art prints from McColl Center. Order by February 7 for pickup or delivery on February 12. Vegetarian option available.

JazzArts Charlotte presents the regional premiere of “We Insist” during the 60th anniversary of this jazz suite’s groundbreaking artistic statement of civil rights and social justice. “We Insist,” Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite, is a classic protest jazz album released in 1960 on themes related to the civil rights movement. This performance, created on Charlotte’s Black Lives Matter mural plaza, is presented in conjunction with Black History Month. Composer and drummer Max Roach, born in Newland, North Carolina, is considered one of the most important jazz drummers in history. He is one of the many influential jazz musicians from this region that makes the Carolina’s a well of jazz history. The Carolina’s continues to be a source of world-class jazz musicians. There is a historic link between jazz and civil rights. As the leading genre of music of the 1950s and ’60s, it offered both a common ground between white and black communities and created an artistic outlet for the message of equality. Music led by special guest trumpeter Sean Jones. Jones is an internationally-recognized performer, leader, composer, and educator, served as lead trumpeter for Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra and is currently the President of Jazz Education Network. Performed on the Black Lives Matter mural as a combined artistic statement to reinforce the desire to elevate the message of social justice, equity and inclusion, and make it a priority. Sean Jones is joined by regional musicians, speakers, and dancers on the mural for an integrated artistic expression, then and now. This production was developed by JazzArts Charlotte, in partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners, Levine Museum of the New South, US Bank, and Knight Foundation. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: Sean Jones, trumpet Dawn Anthony, vocalist Elijah Freeman, tenor saxophone Lovell Bradford, piano Ocie Davis, drums Shannon Hoover, bass Tyrone Jefferson, trombone Johnny Vegara, congas Noah Munford, congas Gary Munford, congas Rajuma Bey, congas Dr. Willie Griffin, speaker & historian at the Levine Museum of the New South Quentin Talley, poet & Program Director at Hayti Heritage Center Tamara Williams, choreographer Dinora Ramirez, Lydia Heidt, & Raquelah Conyers, dancers

Wishes need STARS like YOU! ⭐ While the world is facing extraordinary challenges, local children continue to be diagnosed with critical illnesses every single day. These kids are facing some of their hardest days but YOU can help be a light of hope! Join us for our 2021 Wish Ball on February 26th - taking place VIRTUALLY for the first time! This LIVE event will feature inspiring stories from our wish families, live and silent auctions, and opportunities to grant wishes. The pre-show will start at 6:30 PM and the program will begin promptly at 7 PM. Help us make the stars align for local wish kids! Sign up for the event for FREE at ncwishball.org and don't forget to invite your family and friends to join as well. It's going to be an inspiring and uplifting night and you are not going to want to miss it!

We’re all staying home, but we don’t have to be alone. Until it’s safe to gather in person, your Library Foundation brings the authors to you! Final Draught: Home Edition is a virtual chat with a writer. Kick off a healthy new year and join us Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m. for a conversation with Theresa Payton, author of Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth, moderated by Barb Ellis. Tickets on sale now.

Black colleges and universities are a haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries and have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities examines the impact these institutions have had on American history, culture, and national identity.

Carolina Pro Musica continues the 43rd season with “The Flowering of the English Baroque” –featuring the music of Henry Purcell as well as those non-English composers who continued to make England’s music charming. These are Handel, J.C. Bach, Pepusch and Gottfried Finger all composers from Europe. There are instrumental works for two eighteenth-century flutes, as well as trios for recorder and viola da gamba solo. Vocal works are the famous “Music for a While” by Purcell, “As when the Dove” by Handel and two Italian arias by J.C. Bach (the London Bach), son of J.S. Bach. This is a virtual concert.

Alzheimer’s causes changes in memory, thinking and behavior that are not normal aging. Join us to learn about: » The difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s. » Common warning signs. » The importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis. » Next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process. » Alzheimer’s Association resources To register: https://tinyurl.com/MPLMar210Signs Or call 800.272.3900

Your Charlotte Symphony is now on tap at Cabarrus Brewing Co.! Enjoy a blend of classical and contemporary works performed in the beer garden by ensembles of CSO musicians. Note: Seating is general admission with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. Patrons are welcome to bring lawn chairs to this event.

Your Charlotte Symphony is back on tap at NoDa Brewing Co. this spring! Enjoy a blend of classical and contemporary works performed in the beer garden by ensembles of CSO musicians. Note: Seating is general admission with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis.

Your Charlotte Symphony is back on tap at NoDa Brewing Co. this spring! Enjoy a blend of classical and contemporary works performed in the beer garden by ensembles of CSO musicians. Note: Seating is general admission with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis.

January 13, 10 am to 12 pm Fee: $20 Join this Live Online Workshop to receive training on how to use the Six Main Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest and LinkedIn! Gain crucial insight on and learn how to best utilize social media to effectively market and raise awareness for your brand, business, or cause and reach thousands of potential clients and customers — or simply grow your career skill set. What you’ll learn: After taking this course you'll know how to use, setup, and post to the six top social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube! Who this course is for: You should take this course if you are looking to become more knowledgeable about social media, grow in your career skill set, promote a cause, or to grow awareness for your business.

Analice sus fortalezas, debilidades, oportunidades y amenazas https://charlotte.score.org/event/analice-sus-fortalezas-debilidades-opportunidades-y-amenazas-y-jan-28 January 28, 12 pm to 2 pm Recuerda la última vez que usted documentó sus fortalezas y debilidades, y analizó sus oportunidades y amenazas? Después de Covid-19 muchas de esas premisas han cambiado. Este es el momento de hacer su análisis nuevamente. Equipados con ese conocimiento y trabajando en equipo es como se logra una buena tormenta de ideas. Usted va a comprobar sus premisas, cuestionará sus propias ideas, y podrá considerar cuándo y cómo hacer un giro en su negocio y trabajar en el desarrollo del mejor camino a seguir.

JazzArts Charlotte is offering tuition-based jazz programs with weekly online instruction from the area’s finest educators. Whether beginner or advanced, enjoy discovering jazz in small group settings. Welcoming middle and high school students with at least two years on their instruments.

KIDS GO FREE January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021 Now (as of announce date) through January 31, Kids go free at the NASCAR Hall of Fame has been extended with a paying adult admission. Experience racing excitement from start to finish with over 50 interactives. View 18 historic cars on Glory Road, celebrate NASCAR inductees in the Hall of Honor and experience what it takes to be a NASCAR driver at the Pit Crew Challenge. And don’t miss your photo opp with Disney Pixar’s Lightning McQueen, on display now. Tickets may be purchased at nascarhall.com.

Solomon Eichner who made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2016 presents a program featuring romantic piano music and jazz-influenced compositions. Entitled a “Rachmaninoff Sandwich”, the program has four of Rachmaninoff’s magnificent preludes interspersed with music by Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, and the Russian contemporary composer Kapustin. There are familiar works as well as new ones. This program will be live but a limited audience must be masked and socially distanced. To reserve a seat email abbeyarts@bac.edu. The concert will also be livestreamed on the college's website.https://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/artslive/

This is the 3rd annual US Veterans Hall of Fame walk-event to bring awareness to veteran mental health wellness and suicide prevention, as well as the outlets designed to bring this epidemic to an end. We are also seeking mile supporters who will sponsor the walk at the below levels: $0.25 per mile which equals a total $5.50 donation $0.50 per mile which equals a total $11.00 donation $1.00 per mile which equals a total $22.00 donation $2.00 per mile which equals a total $44.00 donation We are asking all who are interested in doing this walk with us to please do so virtually, as we need to keep everyone safe due to COVID-19 protocol this year (so we cannot gather as we normally do).Whether you do one mile or more than one, please share your pictures and videos with us so that we can see your awesome participation and smiles as you join us in this mission! We will add many of the pictures to the Community page at www.USVetsHallofFame.org . The email to send pictures and videos to is: USVetsHOF@gmail.com You can also tag us in your pictures on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Instagram: @USVetsHOF Facebook: @USVetsHallofFame Twitter: @HallVeterans

QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States, and more than 300,000 adults have been trained in classroom settings in more than 40 states. NOTE: MHA is offering QPR Gatekeeper training online each week on Thursday. Register early, space is limited to 20 participants. Once you have registered for this training, an email will be sent with login or call in information to join the virtual course. After the class is over, each participants will receive an email with the course evaluation. Once you complete and return the evaluation, MHA will mail you one (1) QPR booklet via U.S. Mail. Courses with fewer than 10 registered participants 72 hours prior to course date will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified by email of any class cancellation. Free workshop is from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm facilitated virtually and includes materials. For more information contact: Ericka Ellis-Stewart at eellis-stewart@mhacentralcarolinas.org or call 704-365-3454 ext. 230 or Kevin Markle at kmarkle@mhacentralcarolinas.org or 980-406-1527.

This training is being offered through ZOOM and will be virtual. Deadline: Registration for this course will be closed on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 to allow time for completion of the self-guided portion of MHFA. Once registered for MHFA Adult virtual training you will receive specific instructions on how to complete the REQUIRED 2-hour, online, self-directed course pre-work. NOTE: The 2-hour pre-work MUST be completed 72 hours prior to the 6.5 hour Instructor-led portion or you will not be able to take the second portion of the course on March 2, 2021. (Pre-work completion deadline is 02/25/2021) INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSE: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSE TIMEFRAME: 9:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance abuse challenges. This course is delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid USA instructors on the MHA staff. Sessions will be held virtually through ZOOM. NOTE: A minimum of eight (8) registrants required for each course. Courses with fewer than 8 registered participants 48 hours prior to course date will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified by email of any class cancellation. For more information, contact Ericka Ellis-Stewart via email at eellis-stewart@mhacentralcarolinas.org or by teleCell Phone 704-365-3454 ext.230 or Kevin Markle via email at kmarkle@mhacentralcarolinas.org or by teleCell Phone at 704-365-3454 ext. 225. Mental Health First Aid is a free course, thanks to generous 2020-2021 funding from the Mecklenburg County ABC Board and the Mecklenburg County Community Services Grant. Save lives and build stronger communities. Join Mental Health First Aiders across the USA.