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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+

Carolina Pro Musica is pleased to present the annual holiday concert with a live audience this year. Featuring medieval and Renaissance music, the ensemble will appear with period instruments and attire of the Renaissance. Instruments include recorders, harp, harpsichord, viola da gamba, guitar, percussion, and voices. For the 13th season, Bob Sweeten returns to narrate the Christmas story. There will be carols for all to sing. Only one performance, advance purchase is suggested. Masks are required for attendees.

Bring your besties or someone special to a festive outdoor screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on December 3! The Ballantyne Movie Series concludes this December with a screening of the holiday favorite, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. The classic flick begins at 7 p.m. and is rated PG-13, so treat yourself to a parent's night out, friend outing or date night! Admission is $20 per vehicle and proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Attendees must purchase a ticket online. Spaces are limited. Enjoy bites and brews from International Truck of Tacos and Sycamore Brewing in the Cullman Building parking lot from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sycamore Brewing is serving red and white wine. Outside food and drinks are not permitted at this event — thank you for supporting our local food and beverage vendors. We recommend leaving the kids at home — enjoy dinner, wine, beer and a PG-13 flick with adults!

Join us for one of the most swingin’ celebrations in town as we keep the tradition going with the annual JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition Benefit! Back by popular demand, we present the world-renowned Preservation Hall All-Stars as they perform holiday favorites with a traditional New Orleans jazz twist. This will be a joyous holiday celebration that you don’t want to miss! This evening’s festivities will include a pre-concert reception and silent auction supporting the JazzArts Academy, performance-based programs, and local musicians. 7:00-8:00pm prereception and auction 8:00-9:30pm Preservation Hall All-Star performance -------------------- Preservation Hall presents authentic, intimate, traditional acoustic New Orleans Jazz concerts over 350 nights a year, and travels the globe to educate and share that heritage. Read more about the music and history of this jazz icon. https://www.thejazzarts.org/blog/preserving-the-essence-of-a-jazz-culture-preservation-hall/ Note: At this time, in following regional directives and venue protocols for the comfort and safety of attendees, masks will be required at all times inside the Booth Playhouse Theater. Beverages will be available outside the theater only. 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, plus special sponsor Moore Van Allen

JazzArts Charlotte is thrilled to offer a FREE jazz master workshop and concert featuring the world- famous PRESERVATION HALL All-Stars Band from New Orleans to local student musicians. This is a rare opportunity for Charlotte students to meet and learn from legendary traditional musicians from the Preservation Hall. New Orleans style jazz comes to life in this two-hour workshop. Aimed at Middle and high school students, student musicians of ALL ages are welcome - all instruments and all levels. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments, as this is a hands-on applied workshop experience. ------------------ The Preservation Hall All-Stars are the premiere ensemble of the most tenured artists from the greater Preservation Hall musical collective. Each performer bears a unique connection to the earliest practitioners of jazz itself, some by bloodline but all united by the sheer power of tradition. In addition to performing at the Hall in New Orleans weekly and internationally throughout the year, these culture bearers continue to pass the torch to the younger generation through education and music outreach. FREE. Registration required. Space is limited. Thank you to our partners that make this week possible: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Infusion Fund, North Carolina Arts Council, O’s Place Jazz, Akers Foundation, & Ella Fitzgerald Foundation.

It's that time of year! The Coalition for Cultural Compassion is beyond excited to be offering our annual Visit with Santa in person once again! Because your health and safety is just as important to us as celebrating the diversity of the winter season, our 2021 event will be held outdoors and on a smaller scale than our previous Santa events. Here's what you can expect: * Photo Opportunities With Santa! We are thrilled that this year we are partnering with Santas Just Like Me and will welcome Santa Bill to our event! Your family will be able to tell Santa their holiday wishes and, though we will not have a professional photographer on site this year, we welcome you to take all the photos you would like! Our helper elves will also be at the ready if you would like them to use your camera or phone to capture the magic of the visit for your whole family! * Hot Cocoa and Cookies! Our volunteers will be ready to pass out Hot Cocoa to keep you warm and our homemade cookies will be packaged for safety so you can enjoy without worry! (Allergy friendly and gluten free options will be available!) * Outdoor Games and Photo Booth (weather permitting) * Ample lot parking Appointments to see Santa are not required, but they are recommended to cut down on wait time! (You only need one appointment per family) We do ask that all guests over 3 wear masks when near those not in their group (masks CAN come off for photos!) We are so sorry, but bathrooms will not be open to guests this year except for emergency cases, so please do your best to plan accordingly. We realize this can be very tricky with little ones, so we will do everything we can to help if a bathroom situation arises. As always, this event is FREE to ALL, though we do appreciate donations to our organization.

Houston Ballet Academy will be in your city for its international audition tour for its elite 2022 Summer Intensive Program, an immersive five-week program for dancers 12 to 17 years of age. Scheduled for June 27 to July 30, 2022, the program is an opportunity for serious ballet students to learn from distinguished Academy faculty and guest artists at Houston Ballet’s Center for Dance, the largest facility specifically built for professional dance in the United States. The 13-city audition tour takes place between January 8 and February 6, 2022. Charlotte Audition Details: Ages 12-14 Check-In 12-12:30PM Class 12:30-2:00PM Ages 15+ Check-In 2-2:30PM Class 2:30-4:00PM Read more about the 2022 Summer Intensive Program and the Houston Ballet Academy at houstonballet.org.

Merry Marketplace - All kids look forward to this time of the year for a number of reasons, but the biggest one is getting gifts! And who doesn't love gifts?! Merry Marketplace is an event sponsored by Kids City where kids can find joy in creating and giving gifts as they remember the story of Jesus' birth. Bring your children/grandchildren, hang out, and create special Christmas gifts on December 4th from 10am-11am at Light of Christ Church in the Multipurpose Room. Invite a friend! Please Register here: https://lightofchrist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1086172

Pick up your instrument and join us for a jazz jam. Whether you’re an experienced jazz musician, exploring your skills, or your instrument is rusty, this jazz jam session is for everyone. And if you’ve never been to one, JazzArts Academy alumni, students, and instructors will show you how the music is born! House Band leading the jam session will include Ocie Davis on drums, Troy Conn on guitar, and more. Jazz music and it’s most pivotal innovations were born out of jam sessions. Jazz is a communal music, where musicians incorporate call and response, and bounce ideas off of each other. This is the essence of jazz music. So a public jam session is simply a musical get-together where musicians come together to play jazz standards. Everyone is invited. Join in the experience. #MusicEverywhereClt #UptownCLTNC #Jazzclt #CLTMusic #MusicMatters #JazzLivesHereCLT #JazzIsLife #infusionfund JazzArts Charlotte event partners include: Knight Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Infusion Fund, and North Carolina Arts Council. More info: https://www.thejazzarts.org/event/jazzarts-alumni-jazz-jam/

An evening of favorite holiday and jazz standards performed by JazzArts Charlotte’s newest groups of middle and high school student jazz musicians plus their instructors. JazzArts Youth Ensembles is a season of weekly comprehensive training for students motivated to delve into America’s original art form: jazz. Led by several of the region’s leading professional jazz educators, students have together experienced playing the techniques of rhythm, chords, and improvisation that make up jazz. Now, they are excited to share with you the culmination of their work and fun. Want to know what JazzArts Charlotte is most proud of? Come and see! ------------------- Thank you to our partners that make this week possible: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Infusion Fund, North Carolina Arts Council, Akers Foundation, & Ella Fitzgerald Foundation. Concert will be available live on YouTube for student’s family, friends, and fans who cannot attend in person. More info: https://www.thejazzarts.org/event/jazzarts-youth-ensembles-holiday-performance/