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Dancers and Artists responding to a year of isolation, demonstrations and affirmations. Featuring the work of Martha Connerton, Camerin Watson, Jasmine Powell, Kyle Garrison Shawell, Gelly Long, Joshua Lanning/Adrienne Powell with Rogue Artistry Visual Installation by: OWL and Andrea Downs This will be a masked and socially distanced event for performers and audience.

Dancers and Artists responding to a year of isolation, demonstrations and affirmations. Featuring the work of Martha Connerton, Camerin Watson, Jasmine Powell, Kyle Garrison Shawell, Gelly Long, Joshua Lanning/Adrienne Powell with Rogue Artistry Visual Installation by: OWL and Andrea Downs This will be a masked and socially distanced event for performers and audience.

Harlem-based Emmet Cohen Trio makes their Charlotte, NC debut at the JAZZ ROOM performing selections from Cohen’s latest album “Future Stride”, paying homage to Piano Greats of yesterday, with an innovative modern spin. Piano phenom, Emmet Cohen, brings his all-star trio featuring bassist Russell Hall and drummer Kyle Poole. The trio is known for its range and uplifting dynamism, representing Cohen’s “kaleidoscopic sense of musical narrative,” as noted in Downbeat Magazine. Expect to be treated to a master class in stylistic juxtapositions, including the melding of stride, blues, church, swing, bebop, free, and contemporary styles, resulting in the innovative sound of Jazz’s future. Emmet Cohen Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal artistic figures. Downbeat praised the "nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary" he employs to communicate with other musicians and audiences. He has appeared in venues around the globe, from the Newport Jazz Festival, to the Washington DC Kennedy Center, to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. His leadership and collaboration with artists like Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, and Jimmy Heath have led to his 4-album landmark “Masters Legacy Series” among other noteworthy albums including his latest 2021 release “Future Stride”. During the 2020 lockdown, Cohen developed "Live From Emmet's Place," a series of weekly performances by his trio and special guests livestreamed from his New York. And May 20 and 21, you’ll find him here, at the JAZZ ROOM. More about Emmet Cohen: https://www.emmetcohen.com/ FEATURING Emmet Cohen, piano Russell Hall, bass Kyle Poole, drums The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear. Note on COVID Policies: As an affiliate organization of Blumenthal Performing Arts, JazzArts Charlotte will be following BPA COVID-19 venue policies and safety guidelines throughout the season. See details. Thank you to the program sponsors and supporters, who each bring jazz alive in Charlotte: Bank of America, Infusion Fund, Knight Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, North Carolina Arts Council, and O’s Place Jazz.

Be wowed by Executive Chef Kyle Gaddas as he starts out with a local Pomegranate Burrata, then adds his very popular & the top-selling Eggplant Flatbread, & he will finish off the evening with a pan-seared Tuna Filet. Beverage Director Rob Florio will pair seasonal wines to match each dish!

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will hold inductions for the 2022 class on October 20, 2022 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The 2022 class is made up of 5 nationally known and award-winning legends from North Carolina: Nnenna Freelon, Janet Paschal, Stephanie Mills, Bernard Edwards and Charlie Poole. The honors will be commemorated in a live event that will take place at the historic Gem Theatre in Downtown Kannapolis, NC open to the public. The ceremony will include appearances by inductees and live performances. Tickets will be available for purchase in late spring. Updates and latest event details can be found on the organization's social media pages and website.

Calling all dancers and not-yet dancers with and without disabilities: Inspire Inclusion Dance/Step Together is an inclusive dance program that invites beginning through advanced dancers to join together in dance and friendship. Classes include technique but focuses on creative exploration and development utilizing Laban Efforts and basic elements of dance as building blocks for moving together and community building. We offer in person classes at multiple locations, ZOOM classes and performances. Register Today! New classes starting mid-March.

Time Out Youth’s ASCEND Gala is the Charlotte region’s signature event celebrating LGBTQ youth.

Join Time Out Youth for an unforgettable evening hosted by RuPaul's Drag Race winner Kylie Sonique Love! Tickets are on sale now and include dinner, a presentation, live entertainment, silent auction, open bar, and dancing! The event is 21+.

This event is the nonprofit’s biggest fundraising event of the year. With your support, the Center will continue to meet the needs of our youth. Every day we see the smiles on faces, the spark of imagination, the anger at injustice, and the determination to make the world a better place.

The day before Ukraine was invaded in February, The Kyiv City Ballet unknowingly took one of the last flights out of Kyiv. The company flew to Paris to begin a long planned tour. They have not returned home. The country of France sheltered them and the company has been performing throughout France, and now Europe, since the invasion began. We are excited to be part of their US premiere tour this fall. The company will be performing a mixed repertoire program ‘Tribute to Peace” that they have choreographed while in France. Two of Ukraine’s prima ballerinas: Krystina Kadashevych and Oksana Bondarenko will perform with the company on their US tour.

Latin Americans Working for Achievement (LAWA) proudly presents our annual Gala for Education: Night of a Thousand Dreams. This inspiring evening celebrates the hopes, ambitions, and transformative journeys of our students, each dream shining like a star in a vast sky, guiding us toward a brighter future.

Butterflies, a symbol of resilience and change, reflect the courage and perseverance of our scholars as they spread their wings and soar. The theme honors migration and first-generation stories that define so many of our students, weaving together heritage, strength, and the pursuit of something greater.

Join us for a night filled with elegance, purpose, and endless possibilities as we illuminate the path to educational success.

The Lake Norman Orchestra proudly presents a free-admission concert featuring music from films and media about space travel including “The Empire Strikes Back Medley,” “Star Trek Through the Years,” “Theme from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “Starman,” “Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey (Also Sprach Zarathustra),” “Mars and Jupiter from The Planets,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “The Rosin-Eating Zombies from Outer Space.” This event includes a performance of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue" with featured piano soloist, Jon Stafford.

The Lake Norman Orchestra is delighted to return to First Presbyterian Church in Sallisbury, NC to perform a concert with a wide variety of music. Pianist Teresa de Frietas will headline George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue." Selections include “The Magnificent Seven,” “Highlights from ‘Wicked,’” “Latin Celebration,” “What’s Up With the Symphony,” and “Berceuse & Finale from ‘Firebird.’” The orchestra’s chamber strings and woodwind quintet will also be featured.
Experience the unique musical presentation by The Lake Norman Orchestra!

The Lake Norman Orchestra returns for an outdoor afternoon concert featuring pianist Julie Jones on George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue." Selections include medleys of songs by The Beatles and The Alan Parsons Project, classical favorites including “Music from ‘Firebird,’” “Light Cavalry Overture,” and “Prelude to Carmen.” Also featured are selections from films and Broadway such as “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Magnificent Seven,” and “The Empire Strikes Back Medley.”
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the mountains with delicious food and wine available for purchase. This concert offers a wide variety of music and a memorable experience for music lovers of all ages. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort.

The Lake Norman Orchestra proudly presents a free concert at the beautiful St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson, NC. Since 2002, the 35-member full orchestra has been providing quality music and opportunities for community member musicians to perform. Their conductor, Mr. Samuel A. Kyzer, leads the "all volunteer" group in performing a wide variety of music including classical favorites, pop favorites, and music from film and theater. Selections to be performed at this event include:
“William Tell Overture” by Rossini
“Flute Concerto in D major” by J.C. Bach
“Armed Forces Salute” by Bob Lowden
“Motown Medley”
Mrs. Stephanie Holly is our vocal soloist on three selections and Mrs. Karen Franks will be our soloist on the Flute concerto.

The Lake Norman Orchestra proudly presents a free concert at the beautiful Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius, NC. Since 2002, the 35-member full orchestra has been providing quality music and opportunities for community member musicains to perform. Their conductor, Mr. Samuel A. Kyzer, leads them in performiong a wide variety of muisc including classical favorites, pop favorites, and music from film and theater. Selections to be performed at this event include:

"Bachannale" (from "Samson and Delilah) by Camille Saint-Saens
"Lake Dance"
"Motown Medley"
"Willliam Tell Overture"
"Led Zeppelin Reunion"
Soloists include vocalist Mrs. Stephanie Holly and flute soloists Mrs. Karen Franks.

It's an evening of inspiration and laughter! Let's explore what makes us proud of ourselves and each other, and what we can do to make the world better for those who are having a hard time fitting in. We'll feature songs like Shalom by Dan Forrest, Proud by Heather Small (from the TV show Queer as Folk), A Patch of Light by Jacob Narverud, and Does the World Say? by Kyle Pederson. Your pride will swell a little, too!

THE CHARLOTTE SINGERS PRESENT ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT


Get ready for a FREE Holiday Concert that will knock your “Grinch” socks right off!

The Charlotte Singers will showcase familiar carols with new and fresh arrangements, along with a carol sung partly in Spanish and a couple of songs even the most avid Christmas music fans may never have heard. The first performance is on Sunday, December 10 at 4:00 PM at Providence Presbyterian Church’s Christian Life Center. The address is: 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte NC, 28277. A second performance will be held on Sunday, December 17, again at 4:00 PM, this time at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC. 28210.

The Charlotte Singers are a group of 70 singers, ranging in age from 15 to 80+, led by the indomitable and super-talented Helen McCorkle Finch. The choral voices will be accompanied by Mrs. McCorkle Finch on piano, the many and varied percussion talents of Scott Rauschenberg, the flute stylings of Sue Demick, violin virtuosos Albert Dulin and Ed Wielunski, plus the bright sounds of Ken Edmonds and Kyle Gavagan on trumpet. Jill Fung will bring tears to your eyes with her cello, and the Pineville-Charlotte Ringers will make you smile with their beautiful handbell skills, led by Glenn Luetkemeier. Come to a wonderful concert and then go out for Sunday dinner! What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon in December!

The Charlotte singers have been around since 2015, when Helen founded the group with just 7 members. Our numbers have rebounded since the end of the pandemic, and we continue to grow our way to the 100 singers that Helen would love to direct! We welcome everyone! There is a small fee required to cover operating costs. Interested singers should contact Helen McCorkle Finch about attending a rehearsal and/or joining us.

Mrs. McCorkle Finch was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her Bachelor's Degree in piano at Furman University, and earned her Master's Degree in piano from LSU and Georgia State University. Mrs. McCorkle Finch’s experience includes playing with world renowned bass singer Jerome Hines of the Metropolitan Opera, as well as having founded the Park City Singers, a 100-member choral group, in Park City, Utah.

More information about The Charlotte Singers and the 2023 Happy Holidays Concert can be found on their public Facebook Page, The Charlotte Singers, where readers can get a sneak preview of the quality, energy, and professional sound of their performances. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570619146450603/

For information about either performance, or to attend a rehearsal, please contact:

Helen McCorkle Finch, Director

The Charlotte Singers

Email: hmfmusic@carolina.rr.com

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. will host her annual State of the District address to provide updates on how key legislative initiatives will impact residents of Congressional district NC-12. There will be two separate events – one for residents of Cabarrus County and one for residents of Mecklenburg County. Registration is required and questions can be submitted in advance by completing the registration form at www.adams.house.gov. Both events are open to the press and will be followed by press conferences. Time permitting, reporters may seek 1:1 interviews with Rep. Adams by contacting our Press Secretary Greg Nasif at the contact information above.

Re]Build the Roost is an uplifting community event in Charlotte, where neighbors come together to celebrate the work of Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte (RTGC), build birdhouses, and raise money for our cause. RTGC is a non-profit that provides critical home repairs to low-income Charlotte homeowners to increase s their health outcomes and help underserved communities build generational wealth. Additionally, it helps to prevent homelessness, displacement, and gentrification.

Birdhouse Build:
Event attendees will have the opportunity to build birdhouses to take home. The birdhouse build is an additional $20 to the event ticket.

Silent Auction Details:
We will host a silent auction where event sponsors, RTGC supporters, volunteers and homeowners, and the public will be invited to bid on exciting items and professionally designed birdhouses from local artists.

Presenting the 3rd Annual HEARTS Circle Members' Gala on September 7, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. This event is free for all HEARTS Circle members. Join us for an unforgettable evening at Cedar Grove. The event will feature a private house concert by the acclaimed singer/songwriter Kyshona. She is currently on tour for the release of her newest album, "Legacy," and her singing and storytelling were meant for HEARTS.
Doors open at 6:00, and a Southern gourmet farm-to-table dinner by the Carolina Farm Trust will be served following Kyshona's performance. Guests will have the opportunity to explore Cedar Grove's private second floor and attic.

The Charlotte Chamber Choir presents Missa Papae Marcelli, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s monumental Renaissance masterwork, which legend says saved polyphony for all time, in its entirety.

Accompanying this immortal masterpiece are five select movements of later Masses from the Renaissance to the 20th century, moving in reverse liturgical order - from Agnus Dei to Kyrie - and backward through time. These selections invite listeners to experience the echo of Palestrina’s influence through centuries of great composers and evolving musical languages.

Concerts take place March 14 at Providence United Methodist Church and March 15 at Myers Park Baptist Church, both at 3:30 PM. Tickets are $20, with $5 tickets available for students. For more information, please visit https://www.charlottechamberchoir.com/calendar or contact us at charlottechamberchoir@gmail.com.