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Join us for the annual release of our Southeastern IPA brewed in honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg! $2/4pack & proceeds from merchandise will be donated to the Dottie Rose Foundation, which aims to connect the dots within the technology and computer science sphere to educate, support, and inspire the next generation of young women. RBG Swag Include: 🔹 Stickers 🔹Koozies 🔹 Candles 🔹 Button Pins Details: 8am: Online Pre-Orders Sales begin 11am: Taproom opens for on-site sales and consumption 11-1pm: Dottie Rose Foundation On-Site 12-4pm: CLT Pride Scavenger Hunt Stop 5-9pm: Harvest Night Makers Market on the Snooze Patio. A market featuring all women entrepreneurs. Food Vendor TBD *Beer is expected to sell quickly!

Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte will conclude its Rock the Barn outdoor series with the cult classic musical Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, October 6-31. It seems fitting that the show about the ultimate time warp (we’re living in one, right?) is as popular as ever. A wild ride with an irresistible rock score, this classic tribute to science fiction, B movies, and fishnets is everything your mother warned you about! For "Act One” of its Season 33, ATC has created an outdoor venue with a festival feel at The Barn at MoRA - a Levine Property, 8300 Monroe Road, Charlotte, N.C., 28212. Complete with a performance stage and bring-your-own-seating, the 1923 dairy barn and silos are the backdrop for the evening performances. *FOR PATRONS' SAFETY, PROOF OF COVID VACCINATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY AT THE TICKET BOOTH.

Starting October first, come to the Selma Burke Room on the first and third Friday each month at 12:30p.m. and be guided on a variety of mindful practices to support wellness and self-care, including breathwork, gentle yoga, energy clearing, and sound healing. No experience needed.

Join us for our monthly Teen STEM program on the first Saturday each month at 11:30a.m. in the Selma Burke Room. Brought to you in collaboration with FUSE #12080, South Iredell High School’s robotics team. Visit our events calendar or call the library at 704-664-2927 to register.

Join MPL & Ryan Dial-Stanley, a Lumbee Native American, for music, dancing and storytelling. All ages welcome.

Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association®

Sponsored by Pinnacle, Mooresville Friends of the Library, and Homesley & Wingo. Join us for a poetry reading with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green. Book signing to follow, titles will be available to purchase from Jaki.

Are you ready to listen and learn? Children in grades K-12 are invited to join us the third Tuesday of the month as we tune in to a different podcast on a specific topic.  Learn about podcasts on a variety of topics and share about ones you like with others.  School age children who are ready to lend an ear will enjoy this program.

Latin Rhythms highlights Latin music and dance rhythms as they relate to the sounds, beats and origins from the ancestors in Africa to the Caribbean, Central, and South American countries that made the music popular! The performance will include a Latin band, dancers and an orator. The orator will share the history of Latin dance while the Marcel Portilla Band plays.Jazz N Soul Inspirations is sponsored by ASC Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.Bring your chairs and water!!! 

For most people, a job is one of the focal points of life. But for too many, the jobs they're able to get don't provide adequate income, stability and a path to progress. What role does workforce development play in economic mobility? Join us at noon on Oct. 28 for a virtual panel to explore this question. We'll be highlighting research from UNC Charlotte about communities of color and their access to technology and employment, as well as strategies from around the region to help prepare workers for the jobs of tomorrow. We'll also hear from a national expert on connecting historically underserved communities to tech jobs and how we can create a more diverse, inclusive tech ecosystem. The event is free.

Panelists:
+ Janet LaBar is president and CEO of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, which heads economic development efforts for the 15-county Charlotte region.
+ Dr. Fallon Wilson is a co-founder of #BlackTechFutures Research Institute and the former Research Director of Black Tech Mecca. A public interest technologist, much of her research has focused on first generation black college students’ alternative tech pathways and tech ecosystems.
+ Dr. Tianca Crocker is an assistant professor in the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work and a fellow with the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. Her work focuses on increasing economic and social inclusion in an increasingly digital world, and technology access and connectivity as a means to alleviate poverty and increase opportunity. Crocker is also a Gambrell Faculty Fellow, investigating whether a lack of access to digital resources is holding back workers who could otherwise compete for those jobs.

Moderator:
Ely Portillo is assistant director for outreach and strategic partnerships at the Urban Institute. A former journalist who covered business in the Charlotte region, he will moderate the discussion.

Friday night flicks are back in Ballantyne on November 5 and December 3! Mark your calendar on November 5 for the Ballantyne Movie Night & Wellness Celebration powered by Northwood Office! Connect with local health and wellness vendors, receive a flu shot and order food truck fare before catching Inside Out on the big screen. Get cozy — pack blankets and chairs, then claim the perfect picnic spot for your group in Ballantyne's Backyard. RSVP and share the event on Facebook! Event Details5 - 7 p.m. | Mingle with local wellness vendors and grab dinner + drinks. 7 p.m. | Movie trivia and previews begin.7:30-9 p.m. | Snuggle up and enjoy a screening of Inside Out. Admission is $5 per person and proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Pay cash or show your online donation receipt at the event entrance. Outside food and drinks are not permitted at this event — thank you for supporting our local food and beverage vendors. Food + Beer + WineArchie Boys BBQCousins Maine LobsterHoly City WafflesInternational Truck of TacosMarlieQ's Caribbean QueenMud + McQueenThe Plated PaletteSycamore Brewing*What's Up Dog Sycamore Brewing is serving red and white wine. Parking is free and available at 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277.  Stay tuned for more details on the December 3 movie night! 

The Leaders in Action program provides the McColl School of Business students and Queens community with an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences. Our Programs are hosted in an intimate setting where the audience can ask questions and hear personal and professional leadership experiences from our guests. The program is from 5:30 – 6:30pm with a networking reception immediately following.

Come enjoy tea, treats, and poetry with the characters from Alice in Wonderland to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There. We welcome you to share your favorite Lewis Carroll poem, your own original poem, or another treasured work of verse and follow us down the rabbit hole for an afternoon of whimsy and fun.

Start the season with a lively HOLIDAY ART SHOW on Saturday, November 13 - 10 to 4 pm at Avondale Church – 2821 Park Road. Bringing art & fine craft to Dilworth/ Freedom Park. The one-day, juried show features top, local artists: paintings, mixed media, prints, intriguing photography, functional and decorative pottery, glass, jewelry, book arts, hand-milled soap, wood, purses, fiber and whimsical sculptures. The popular, free event is the first stop for art-lovers to shop for unique, one-of-a-kind, holiday gifts within a wide range of prices. Attendees say “it’s one of the best high-end art and craft shows around and it’s not to be missed!!” Masks will be required and CAC will follow other recommended COVID safety guidelines. The event attracts a mix of 26 established & emerging artists. It’s an interesting collective show with new and favorite artists. The arts group has successfully produced shows for 20 years in the Dilworth/Freedom Park area. Artists have won numerous awards and commissions, are professionals with gallery representation and often lead workshops in their medium. Supporting the good deeds of Dilworth Cares, the event has a raffle for a “Basketful of Art” –presenting the winners with art & craft valued over $500. All proceeds from the raffle sales will go to Dilworth Elementary School.

The UNC Charlotte Race and Social Equity Fall Forum is sponsored by J. Murrey Atkins Library and the Race and Social Equity Academy (RASE) in UNC Charlotte's School of Social Work. The purpose of this forum is to address racial and social equity issues as it relates to being unhoused. Attendees will hear directly from an alum who experienced being houseless as a student. A panel discussion will feature local leaders who will share innovative strategies to eliminate the number of people being unhoused. A Zoom link and instructions will be sent to registrants prior to the event.

World-renowned graphic artist Shepard Fairey will offer his take on the intersection of arts and civic engagement on the occasion of the installation of Fairey’s 20x60 foot custom mural on the façade of the Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement at Queens University. We welcome you to view Shepard Fairey's new mural before or after the student led discussion moderated by Mike Wirth, Queens University art and design professor.

One of the greatest comic operas ever written comes to the Queens stage; a hilarious tale of love and politics on the high seas. Combined Queens choirs, along with the design, communications and theater departments and a full orchestra, stage this comic masterpiece in the brand new Sandra Levine Theatre. Performances: Saturday, November 13th, 7:30pm Sunday, November 14th, 3:00pm Sunday, November 14th, 7:30pm

Many of us have experienced loss of some kind during the pandemic. Some have lost loved ones. Some have experienced life challenges such as loss of a job or even their home. Some have experienced the loss of a marriage due to separation or divorce. Others are dealing with loss of independence due to health issues or being caregivers for others. Due to the challenges of the past eighteen months, many are struggling with the loss they have experienced. There is hope, however, amid these challenges. Join us as we learn more about loss and explore the different ways to cope, through Light of Christ’s “Coping with Loss” seminar. We will meet in the sanctuary at 9106 Bryant Farms Road on November 14 at 5 pm. The seminar will feature Jacob Wiltshire, MSW, LCSWA, of the Levine Cancer Institute, who has expertise in grief and loss. For more information contact Denise Hembree at denise@locumc.org.

Speaker Intensive November 6, 2021 - 8:00 AM EST NASCAR Hall of Fame Charlotte, NC The 2021 NSA Carolinas Chapter Speaker Intensive is set for Saturday, Nov. 6 at NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte NC! This in-person event is designed for speakers of all levels to help take their message and speaking business to the next level! Our featured programs for the Speaker Intensive experience focus on practical and actionable ways from industry-leading voices to create an impactful and memorable message as well as how to use dynamic marketing tools to ensure you aren’t the best kept secret! Jane Jenkins Herlong, CSP, CPAE, will lead us through how to creatively and strategically craft your keynote message. Whether you are designing your signature keynote or have given it dozens of times, Jane’s approach will give you new perspective that will ensure your message drives the impact you desire for your audience. Once you have that message to share, how will you get the word out? Barbara Rozgonyi is an expert in the marketing and promotion industry and will lay out a scalable and repeatable system to increase awareness and interest in you and your message. If you are serious about accelerating your professional speaking business, you won’t want to miss this NSA Carolinas Chapter event! There will be several networking opportunities during the day and much more! Make sure to take advantage of the Early-Bird pricing! Speaker Intensive Agenda :: Saturday, 11/6 8A Networking Breakfast/Coffee 9A Welcome and President’s Message 9:30A “What Are You Saying?” How to Design Your Keynote 10:40A “Building Your Visibility!” Scalable Promotional Strategies 11:45A Networking Lunch 12:30P Surprise Message! 1:30P Closing Remarks

Back by popular demand, our stage combat show, [They Fight] features the best brawls in literature. Journey through an evening of scenes that frame the iconic faceoffs of Macbeth, Cyrano de Bergerac, Hamlet, Robin Hood, and more. This show is designed to move quickly and deliver a snapshot of the classics that you won’t soon forget. Join us for the blade-brandishing, the fisticuffs, and yes, even a wrestling match. You’ll buy the whole seat but you’ll only need the edge! Recommended for ages 10+