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Student Night at the Opera: Aida Join Opera Carolina for our Student Night performance of Aida, April 5th at 7 pm! About the Opera Aida: Love and war. Aida, an enslaved Ethiopian princess, is secretly in love with an Egyptian general who’s leading the war against her homeland. But there’s a more personal battle raging. The Egyptian princess whom the regal Aida serves is in love with the same man. Which will win? Love or war? Ease into Opera with the Student Night Experience Student Night is an unforgettable outing for K-12 students, families and traditional school and homeschool groups. With low cost tickets, some of the best seats in the Belk Theater, and timeless tales set to incredible music, Student Night is the perfect cultural experience for the Charlotte region’s youth! EXCLUSIVE STUDENT NIGHT FEATURES: Pre-Opera performances by local students Q&A with cast members at intermission English supertitles above the stage Youth Guides to help you make the most of your evening Great prices, great seats, and of course – great music!

Dr. Mark Hyman is an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He believes what we do to our bodies, we do to the planet; and what we do to the planet, we do to our bodies. Hyman shares how what we eat has tremendous implications not just for our waistlines, but also for the planet, society, and the global economy.

Dr. Hyman has turned his passion for Functional Medicine, real food, nutrition, and wellness into activism, working to change our food system on a global scale. He is the Head of Strategy and Innovation of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, a thirteen-time New York Times bestselling author and host of one of the leading health podcasts, The Doctor’s Farmacy.

Dr. Hyman will be joined by “Top Chef” and cookbook author Carla Hall. Carla spent 7 years co-hosting ABC’s Emmy award winning, popular lifestyle series “The Chew”, and she currently brightens the mornings of millions as a Culinary Contributor to “Good Morning America”. Her latest cookbook, Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration, was published in 2018, landing on annual "Best Cookbook" lists across the country and receiving an NAACP Image Awards nomination.

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Academy's Summer Workshop Back in person June 13 - 24, 2022! This summer's Workshop explores all things singing and stage to help create confident, well-rounded young artists with professionally led sessions in breathing techniques, musical interpretation, stagecraft skills, stage combat, and more! Prior opera experience is not required to participate in the Workshop. All new students must audition/apply before they can register. Questions? Contact us at education@operacarolina.org!

Rock Hill SC artist J. Michael Simpson presents paintings, graphite drawings and video graphics which transcribe the hydrologic drama of a moment of river turbulence. The exhibit opens March 18, 2022 and continues through April 29, 2022. The Caldwell Arts Council is open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm.

2022 NEA Jazz Master, New Orleans cultural torchbearer, and saxophonist Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. joins the JAZZ ROOM to perform his hard-swinging improvisational style and his original creation, "Nouveau Swing," a blend of jazz with R&B, hip-hop, rock, and soul. JazzArts welcomes Big Chief Donald and his quintet from the Crescent City celebrating the kickoff to JAZZ ROOM Season 16 and Jazz Appreciation Month. Donald Harrison: A master of every era of jazz, soul, funk, and classical music, Donald Harrison Jr has created three influential styles of jazz: nouveau swing, a modern second-line, and quantum jazz. The TV series Treme’ is loosely based on his life. Awarded the 2022 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy, Donald Harrison Jr. is recognized as Big Chief of Congo Square in Afro-New Orleans culture, sharing that unique New Orleans jazz with the world, and mentoring artists as diverse as The Notorious Big, Jonathon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, and Esperanza Spaulding. The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear. At this time, masks are not required at the Stage Door Theater and the bar has returned. Thank you to the program sponsors and supporters, who each bring jazz alive in Charlotte: Infusion Fund, Knight Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, North Carolina Arts Council, and O's Place Jazz.

Free Community Health Fair on May 7th by the Ethiopian Community Association of Charlotte (ECAC) for underprivileged residents of Charlotte and the surrounding areas who are without healthcare coverage. As it is common knowledge, the uninsured population in the U.S. faces numerous cultural, linguistic, and financial barriers to access health care services. The uninsured population is also a cause of uncompensated care for health systems due to emergency room visits with complicated health issues that could have been easily avoided through early prevention and treatment. In an effort to reduce disparities in access to health information, in spite of persistent socioeconomic and literacy barriers, ECAC developed and launched a sustainable and culturally competent annual Free Community Health Screening Program for the Greater-Charlotte community on July 27, 2019. Partnering organizations of the event include Atrium Health Event/Sports Medicine, World Cardiac Vision, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, MedAssist, TesfaEthiopia, and Galilee Ministry. By providing health education and outreach interventions, our goal is to address the unmet need for no-cost services that target prevention and education amongst marginalized communities. The implementation of our community health fair brings needed health screenings and health education to low-income and medically underserved communities through informal community settings offering a broad spectrum of health services including: • engage the public in conversation regarding preventative care, common health issues and concerns • provide an opportunity for our community members to learn how to help their families stay healthy and safe • consult community members on eligibility for affordable health insurance coverage and services In holding this yearly event, our hope is to bring down the number of patients that frequently visit emergency departments with much more acute health problems costing health systems and the community tremendous amounts of resources. Therefore, creating a healthier community with individuals who will be great contributors to society. This event is open to all 18 years and older residing in Greater Charlotte and the surrounding area without health insurance. Our request for you is to help us get the word out within your network regarding this year’s event (May 7th 9am -3pm) so we can reach as many members of the community as possible. *Attached to this email is a flyer with event information and outline of services. *Registration for participants will open on April 1st and run through the end of the month (April 1- 30). Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any questions.

Music is the universal language, uniting humanity in a shared mental and emotional connection. Throughout history, people have understood music's innate ability to heal. In the Charlotte Symphony's debut performance at Sandra Levine Theatre at Queens University, experience a range of musical selections written about challenging topics with the hope for healing. Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees leads the performance, featuring Principal Cellist Alan Black soloing on the orchestral premiere of Leonard Mark Lewis' "I Will Wade Out," a work that reflects on the universal human experience as we work toward collective healing. In this performance, Alan is celebrating his final solo appearance with the CSO as he ends his tenure as Principal Cellist and begins the 2022-23 season as Principal Cello Emeritus. "For me, the work is meant to encapsulate triumph over adversity, to stir the spirits of fortitude, to swim out of the depths of despair, yet to realize one has always been on a path to awakening." ~ Leonard Mark Lewis Christopher James Lees, conductor Alan Black, cello KINAN ABOU-AFACH Speak PHILIP HERBERT Elegy - In Memorium Stephen Lawrence SAINT-GEORGES Symphony No. 2 DAVID T. LITTLE haunted topography RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin, IV. Rigoudon LEONARD MARK LEWIS "I Will Wade Out" MICHAEL ABELS Global Warming Please note: This performance will not have an intermission.

Operatic and symphonic conductor Karen Kamensek takes the baton to lead Sibelius' majestic Symphony No. 2. Concertmaster Calin Ovidiu Lupanu performs Shostakovich's monumental Violin Concerto No. 1. Karen Kamensek, conductor Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, violin BORISOVA-OLLAS Angelus SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2

Phantom, Les Misérables, and Chicago are some of Broadway's most enduring and best-loved musicals. We celebrate the great music from these shows, plus hits from A Chorus Line, Wicked, and The Lion King.

In his final performance as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate, Christopher Warren-Green conducts one of the greatest works of all time: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Experience the epic power and unparalleled expression of joy, culminating with the uplifting "Ode to Joy" finale. Christopher Warren Green, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 "Choral"

In his final performance as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate, Christopher Warren-Green conducts one of the greatest works of all time: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Experience the epic power and unparalleled expression of joy, culminating with the uplifting "Ode to Joy" finale. Christopher Warren Green, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 "Choral"

"Life finds a way..." With stunning imagery, ground-breaking special effects -- and John Williams's iconic score -- Spielberg's epic tale of man vs. nature is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making.

Grab a craft beer and kick back with the Charlotte Symphony at On Tap! Entering its sixth season, this popular series features a more intimate orchestra experience with classical and contemporary tunes from a diverse range of composers - all within the laid-back environment of a neighborhood brewery. Note: This concert is general admission with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. Feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs. On Tap concerts are special events with limited ticket availability.

Grab a craft beer and kick back with the Charlotte Symphony at On Tap! Entering its sixth season, this popular series features a more intimate orchestra experience with classical and contemporary tunes from a diverse range of composers - all within the laid-back environment of a neighborhood brewery. Note: This concert is general admission with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. Feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs. On Tap concerts are special events with limited ticket availability.

Join us for a night of music, food, drinks, and the opportunity to support the Dahlia Grove mission!

We are currently in the process of finding a second home to expand the number of women we can help and create more beds to aid recovery. To raise money for this we are hosting a cocktail event on July 11th called “Love and Music heals”. Join us as we stand with these women we aim to help and become a part of a community of love and healing.

Dahlia Grove was founded and is based in Charlotte, NC. We are a sister organization to Thistle Farms based in Nashville, TN. Dahlia Grove is a nonprofit social enterprise seeking to empower and employ women survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual exploitation. We do this by providing a two-year rent-free restorative care home and ensuring resources for healing and recovery. We also offer premium-quality catering services, handmade giftware and event planning to give job training and employment for survivors.

Come Enjoy a Fun Basketball Day Camp!
*Basketball Scrimmage, Fundamentals athletic training sessions.
*STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art & math) course activities!
* K-12 Boys & Girls
*$ 100 (breakfast, lunch, snacks, t-shirt, school supplies, & prize drawings)

A mix of Minnie Evans and Zen doodling, learn the art of doodling and how to create faces with your doodles in the style of artist Minnie Evans. Participants will use bright colors and rhythmic patterns to create a mixed-media mirrored piece inspired by this Carolina native. The workshop will also highlight the creative and calming results of doodling. All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced.

Christmas in the Summer is an explosive time of fun, games, activities and more for the whole family.

Plus, special guest Epic Entertainment! You'll experience their high-energy, interactive games and hilarious mascot skits, all built upon the Gospel.

At Christmas in the Summer, we're going to Light It Up, as we learn about Jesus who came into the world as a light, so that everyone who believes in Him will not remain in darkness (John 12:46).

Watch Party for PBS new series The Great American Recipe. Special guest will be The Great American Recipe's Carolina contestant Bambi Daniels, native of Chester, SC and resident of Winston Salem, NC. Event is free and open to the public. Music, Food Trucks, Farm to table food samples, giveaways and more. Live performance by Christian Group, 4GWL and special appearance by SCETV's PBS SMART CAT.

PBS The Great American Recipe will be shown at 9pm. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs to enjoy watching the show's premiere.

We are celebrating Black Music Month by setting a stage for talented musicians in our city. Music is a foundational feature of Black culture. It is a source of strength, release, and joy in our community. For this month's Wednesday Night Live program, we bring you authentic live performances that are a testament of the influence of Black music.