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In the latest Still Here, WFAE's series on resiliency amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reporter Sarah Delia speaks with a Charlotte chef who went from losing his job to building his own business — all while mentoring those struggling with sobriety during a pandemic because he understood their battle.

If you’re one of those people who think there can only be one “song of the summer,” and that the Hot 100 provides a clear-cut metric for determining a winner, then this year’s race is a statistical dead heat.

President Trump named Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro as the interim top prosecutor in Washington, D.C., to replace Ed Martin.

Cardinal Innovations Healthcare has filed a lawsuit against ousted CEO Richard Topping to recoup more than $1.6 million in severance pay. The suit says…

This holiday season, Matthews Playhouse invites families and friends to come together and experience a heartwarming tale filled with uplifting musical numbers, beautiful period costumes, and show-stopping choreography. With a blend of fresh new faces and exciting twists, including new special effects and music, this year’s production promises a joyous and high-energy holiday experience.

Set in 19th-century London, "Scrooge! The Musical" brings the classic holiday tale to life with Leslie Bricusse’s award-winning score. Geof Knight stars as Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man visited on Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley (Jeff Powell), and the three spirits of Christmas (played by Sarah Baumgardner, Tristan Nogueira, and Davis Hickson). Through their visions, Scrooge sees the hardships faced by his clerk Bob Cratchit (Jared Shank), Mrs. Cratchit (Lauren Wilson), and their frail son Tiny Tim (alternated by Tobey Fincher and Charlotte Thomson). Inspired, Scrooge finds redemption, embracing the joy and spirit of Christmas.

Let the magic of "Scrooge! The Musical" bring you and your loved ones closer during this festive time of year.

Dates: December 13-22, 2024
Location: Fullwood Theatre (Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts), 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC
Tickets: Available at matthewsplayhouse.com

A Director’s Fresh Perspective
Making his directorial debut, Johnny Hohenstein is eager to bring a fresh perspective to this year’s production. “Although we’re telling a well-known story, we hope to create a high-energy and fun environment for cast, crew, and audiences alike,” says Hohenstein. “Expect some surprises this year that will keep this beloved tradition fresh and alive!”

A Bittersweet Farewell
Local radio personality and actor Geof Knight will reprise his role as Ebenezer Scrooge for the third and final time. Knight, a beloved figure in the Charlotte theatre community, has announced his retirement from the stage after this production. “I am very honored to be spending a third year as part of this holiday tradition,” Knight says. “This will be my last year, and more than likely, my last time on stage in Charlotte. I look forward to another journey to 1843 London with both new friends and old.”

Special Performances and Community Impact
In addition to the eight regular performances, Scrooge! The Musical will feature a "Pay What You Can" performance on Thursday, December 19th, at 7:30 pm, benefiting Common Heart, a local non-profit dedicated to eradicating food insecurity and eliminating generational poverty in the community.

Introducing Kids Night Out - A New Way to Experience Live Theatre
For children who may not yet appreciate live theatre, Matthews Playhouse is excited to announce its newest program, Kids Night Out—a fun-filled evening for children in grades 1-5, offered during the Friday and Saturday evening performances of Scrooge! The Musical. While parents enjoy a night out, kids will have a blast with themed activities, games, dinner, and a cozy PJ party from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Charles Frazier, the North Carolina novelist best known for his tragic Civil War romance “Cold Mountain.” He’s got a new book called “The Trackers,” set during the Great Depression, and we talk about how that book stemmed from a single photograph.

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Deesha Philyaw, author of “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,” and Kiese Laymon, author of books including “Heavy” and “Long Division.” They’re teaming up for a new podcast on nonfiction writing, and they have lots of thoughts about it.

An independent commission says renaming nine U.S. Army posts that commemorate Confederate officers would cost $21 million. The name changes would lead to the rebranding of everything from welcome marquees and road signs to water towers and hospital doors. The Naming Commission released its final report to Congress on recommending the new Army base names Monday. It included a list of assets tied to the Confederacy at each base. They range from the decals on 300 recycling bins at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to the sign for a softball field at Fort Hood in Texas.

The payment option is booming among online holiday shoppers this year. But like any form of credit, it comes with drawbacks. Here's how to use BNPL responsibly — and protect yourself from risk.

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The NPR Music senior manager shares his favorite albums and songs of 2021.

The committee, across eight hearings, has built a case — more political than legal — that Trump, who continues to lie about the election and teases he'll run in 2024, is not fit to hold the office.

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New York Times bestselling author Therese Anne Fowler will speak at the Mint Museum on Randolph (2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207) at 6:00 p.m. The event is part of a year-long centennial celebration by the Charlotte Writers Club which was founded in 1922.

Best known as the author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald (2013), Fowler is the author of six novels including two more bestsellers, A Well-Behaved Woman (2018) and A Good Neighborhood (2020). After reading Z, Christina Ricci was so taken with the story that she convinced Amazon Studios to adapt the book for television. Ricci starred in the ten-part miniseries – Z: The Beginning of Everything – which appeared in 2015.

At the Mint on Randolph, Therese Fowler will speak about her most recent book, It All Comes Down to This, in conversation with Sarah Archer (author of The Plus One).

Critical praise for Fowler’s writing abounds. Wiley Cash (bestselling author of When Ghosts Come Home) asserts that that “Fowler writes like a contemporary Edith Wharton, peeling back layers of class and custom to reveal the mysteries of love, and longing, and fate.” Jess Walter (bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins) has celebrated It All Comes Down to This as “A smart and lively novel, one that had me turning its pages faster and faster.”

Perhaps no other music genre tells us more about love in all its varied shades than jazz. From its openly sentimental ballads and teary torch songs to its fiery declarations of new love and playful odes to significant others, jazz numbers hit all the marks. This month, the Ziad Jazz Quartet – with guest vocalist Toni Tupponce – evoke the many moods of love for Valentine’s Day with a playlist of jazzy love songs including “Better Than Anything” by Al Jarreau, “I Turn To You” by Kirk Whalum, and “On The Sunny Side Of The Street” by Nat “King” Cole. Toni Tupponce will be accompanied by Ziad Rabie (saxophone), Noel Freidline (piano), Al Sergel (drums), and Ron Brendle (bass). TICKETS When our doors temporarily closed in March 2020, the Bechtler remained fully committed to offering the joys of jazz, free of charge to all, during this time. Taking into consideration the current state of health affairs, the Bechtler has temporarily closed again through February 12, 2021 to help curb the spread of COVID-19. We anticipate Jazz at the Bechtler will remain virtual through June 2021. Beginning with our February 5th Jazz concert, Virtual Jazz at the Bechtler concerts will continue FREE for members; and $10 per household for not-yet-members. If you are interested in learning more about our membership levels, please click here. REGISTRATION Click the button below to register for free as a member, or to purchase a ticket to view this month's Virtual Jazz at the Bechtler. Registration is required by Thursday, February 4. The viewing link will be included in your confirmation email. You will also receive a dedicated email with viewing link on February 5th at 6 pm. Please be sure to authorize and add info@bechtler.org to your email recipient list to ensure delivery of your viewing link.

Join us for a casual walk or bike ride (your choice!) as we explore one of Mecklenburg County’s newest greenways! This free event is co-hosted by Sustain Charlotte, Partners for Parks, and the Carolina Thread Trail. You’ll have an opportunity to speak with staff and volunteers from these organizations as we discuss the importance of growing our network of greenways. We’ll begin with a short discussion outdoors, and will then continue with a guided walk and bike ride. This is a family-friendly event that is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Saturday, January 22, 2022 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Starting & ending location: President James K. Polk Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, NC 28134. Look for the Sustain Charlotte tent when you arrive! All participants will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival. We will follow CDC and local health guidance including social distancing, and we ask that you not attend if you are experiencing any covid symptoms or would otherwise put other attendees at risk. Route: When you register, please indicate if you plan to walk or bike. The route is approximately 1.8 miles each way, for a total of 3.6 miles. We will stop multiple times along the route to talk about the greenway. You are welcome to walk or bike less than this distance, or to add additional miles at the end of our time together. Continue the discussion with us after the main event at Waldhorn Restaurant (12101 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville). There is no outdoor seating available, but the bar area will be open. This is not an “official” part of the event and we ask each participant to consider their own level of comfort with gathering indoors. Rain date: In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed until Saturday, January 29th at 2:00 p.m. Registered attendees will receive an email notifying you of the change.

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Charlotte, NC – It was announced this week that the UNC‐Charlotte 49ers Ice Hockey Club will host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the 2022 Outdoor Classic hosted at Truist Field, Home of the Charlotte Knights. The game will take place on Saturday, November 19th at 7:00pm. This game is also a part of the Light the Knights Festival presented by Truist.

“We are thrilled for the opportunity to play at Truist Field,” said Charlotte 49ers Ice Hockey Club Head Coach, Tobin Trautz. “It is a unique event that the team is incredibly enthusiastic for as a chance to highlight not only hockey in Charlotte, but also the talented student‐athletes on our team. We hope this event will be an opportunity to help grow the sport of hockey in Charlotte to current and future fans.”

The 49ers Ice Hockey Club team is part of the University Recreation Department. The team is partially funded thru the Student Activity Fee Commission, with the remainder of costs player‐funded through dues, sponsorships, and donations. It is also entirely student‐run and features several Alumni on their staff. They are currently 2nd in their Regional Division – and 6th overall in League play. The team is a member of the ACCHL Division II (Atlantic Coast Conference Hockey League) which includes schools such as NC State, Duke, Elon, Wake Forest, and UNC‐CH.
Tickets for the 2022 Outdoor Classic can be purchased online at www.charlotteicehockey.com
$20/Adults
$12/Children
$15/Students w/ UNCC ID*
*Limited student tickets are available at the door with proof of ID. All other tickets must be purchased online.
For inquiries and information on how to support the team, please contact UNCCharlottehockey@gmail.com or visit www.charlotteicehockey.com

Did you know June is Family History Month and Immigrant Heritage Month? Join the talented teaching artists of Criss Cross Mangosauce as we explore our unique family histories and celebrate cultures coming together through Latin American song, dance, and storytelling!

This program is welcome to both Spanish- and English-speakers of all levels, and is best suited for young learners (ages 2-10) and families.

This Spanish/English bilingual program series will have visitors on their feet as we explore Latin American culture and traditions, and of course have fun while doing it!

The College Republicans and College Democrats are going head-to-head in a spirited debate on immigration policy. Dive into the heart of one of today's most pressing issues! Listen to insightful arguments as passionate representatives present their perspectives on immigration reform, border security, and the impact on communities. Participate in a lively Q&A session where you can engage with others, voice your thoughts and challenge the speakers directly. The network by connecting with fellow students who share your interests and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of our country. ┃freeexpression.charlotte.edu
Monday, Oct. 28; 2:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.; CHHS 281