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Old Courthouse Theatre is proud to present its 9th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival. This year's theme is INTO THE WOODS and will take place September 17 & 18 at 7:30 pm & September 19 at 2:30 pm. All tickets are $15. This does not include taxes and fees. Seating is General Admission. Come and enjoy seven 10-Minute plays written by regional playwrights. This is OCT's annual fundraiser. If you are new to Cabarrus County or community theatre, this is a great way to be introduced to some of our local talent and enjoy a fun night of community theatre.

This month, we gather with a few of the influential jazz trumpet players in the region, to talk all things trumpet. Ashlin Parker, founder of the Trumpet Mafia, will give us insights into the role of trumpet, what the Trumpet Mafia has been up to, and key moments in his career. We look forward to sharing insights that get us ready to celebrate the reopening of the JAZZ ROOM with a Trumpet Summit, later in the week. Tune in to the monthly Conversation with Curtis series to discover outstanding musicians, past and present, regional and international. Our interactive events are a chance for you to engage with the artists who are usually up on the stage. These conversations are led by jazz expert, JAZZ ROOM MC, and CurtJazz radio host Curtis Davenport. Join us free on YouTube or Facebook at the downbeat of the show. Thank you to our sponsors, Knight Foundation, O’s Place Jazz, Infusion Fund, NC Arts Council, Dorris Duke Foundation and our many donors who keep jazz thriving. Want to support? https://www.thejazzarts.org/support/

This four week online interactive workshop explores the life of legend Charlie Parker. JazzArts Charlotte partners with UNC Charlotte to offer this workshop led by Dr. Kelsey Klotz as part of a full celebration and recognition of Charlie Parker’s Centennial +1. Legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker, nicknamed “Bird”, led the development of bebop with his blazing virtuosity and revolutionary ideas. An icon for the hipster subculture, Parker personified the jazz musician as an uncompromising artist and intellectual rather than just an entertainer. His tragically short life was as fast paced as his music. Registration https://77397.blackbaudhosting.com/77397/page.aspx?pid=208&csid=3506FE0B-149D-459e-A48B-98FE6E322FF4

The Encore Center Theatre opens their 3rd season with Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias” on Sept 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Encore Center in Southern Pines. “Steel Magnolias" is a heartwarming, hilarious story tinged with bittersweet tragedy. Tickets are $17.50 - $25.00 and suggested for ages 8+. Join us on Opening Night for special opening performances by the Sophisticated Ladies and the Encore Center Teen Ensemble, as well as limited VIP tickets! In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. This heartwarming and uproariously joyful story follows six uniquely Southern women over the course of three years as they gather to gossip and share each other’s lives with wit, warmth, and intelligence. Steel Magnolias celebrates the power of female friendship through the highest of highs and the lowest lows. The play received a Drama Desk Award nomination, and the perennially popular film adaptation was nominated for an Academy Award and two Golden Globes. Full of sass, style and sisterhood, "Steel Magnolias" will make you laugh ‘til you cry with its big characters, big hair, and even bigger heart. Through a well-crafted script, and a set of endearing characters, men and women alike will find the moments of comedy and drama unfolding together in a heart-warming, uplifting story of life. STEEL MAGNOLIAS showcases mother and daughter combo Arlene McCue (M’Lynn) and Grey Coleman (Shelby). The cast includes Jamie Barnes (Ousier), Janet Smith (Clairee), Teresa Thomas (Truvy) and Cana Strong (Annelle). Link to purchase tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/encorecenter/6154 Box Office Phone: 910-725-0603

Sustain Charlotte is excited to announce the return of Biketoberfest in 2021! They are once again encouraging Charlotteans to discover fun and easy ways to get around Charlotte without driving. For the first time we will be extending this year’s route beyond South End and Center City north through Villa Heights, Optimist Park, Midtown, and NoDa. The route will showcase some new bike infrastructure, the Blue Line, plus new and old local businesses, parks, and greenways along the way. The unique, scavenger hunt-style event will take riders along a bike-friendly route with stops at fun destinations and will culminate with an after-party at Triple C Brewing Co. There will also be a shorter, more family-friendly route, so bring the kids! Along the route participants will collect stamps in their official Biketoberfest passport. The stamps will then be traded in for raffle tickets at the after party! The more destinations you visit, the more chances you’ll have to win. Sustain Charlotte started this event in 2014 as a fun way to promote biking for transportation to Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents. Not only does bicycling for transportation promote a healthier lifestyle, but it also reduces transportation costs as well as air pollution and carbon emissions.

Old Courthouse Theatre is proud to present its 9th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival. This year's theme is INTO THE WOODS and will take place September 17 & 18 at 7:30 pm & September 19 at 2:30 pm. All tickets are $15. This does not include taxes and fees. Seating is General Admission. Come and enjoy seven 10-Minute plays written by regional playwrights. This is OCT's annual fundraiser. If you are new to Cabarrus County or community theatre, this is a great way to be introduced to some of our local talent and enjoy a fun night of community theatre.

On Wednesday, September 1, Congresswoman Alma Adams and Walgreens will host a lunch-time pop-up vaccination mobile clinic in Mint Hill. The mobile vaccination clinic will be from 11am-2 pm at Lawyers Square Shopping Center in Mint Hill, 9229 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227. Walgreens will bring their customized Coach bus, that has been transformed into a mobile vaccination clinic. The medical team from Walgreens will be administering COVID-19 shots, doing COVID-19 testing, and providing flu shots. We want to make sure that people know that getting vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus is easy, it's FREE and it's essential to protecting ourselves, our families, and our community. So, remember, • Wednesday, September 1 • from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM • at Lawyers Square Shopping Center in Mint Hill at 9229 Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227 • Community Leaders Talk at 10a You can get your FREE COVID-19 vaccination. It's your shot at life and our shot to thrive!

Join Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation for the second installment of Sundown Sounds, Music Mini Series. Enjoy free entertainment for all ages under the sweet, summer sky. J'Michael Peeples, arguably one of the best smooth jazz/R&B guitarists in the Carolinas, will be sure to wow the crowd with his unique and diverse musical talents! Pack a picnic or enjoy a tasty treat from our vendor on site. Chairs and blankets are welcome; please refrain from alcohol and tobacco use. Check ahead for construction traffic and parking locations. Midtown Park is also accessible from Little Sugar Creek Greenway. *This event will adhere to current State and County guidelines and is subject to change.

JAARS is going to host a Passport to Missions Children Outreach program for K to 6th grade, October 8 and 9, Friday & Saturday afternoon. It will be held in a more outdoor setting in the hangar area. The children will “Visit” Papua New Guinea, Cameroon, and Deaf language groups through stories, crafts, food, and more! Learn about JAARS on a “hey” ride and obstacle course. We pray those coming to the program will enjoy a unique, hands-on learning adventure. Explore cultures around the world through stories, activities, foods, and take-home crafts. This program is now open for registration. Each session for both afternoons is identical so plan to attend just one. Cost per child is $5, with a $20 maximum per household. Please register your child at jaars.org/experience/events/p2m-registration

After a long year of waiting to honor its 2020 class of inductees, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will hold inductions for its 2020 and 2021 class on Thursday, October 21, 2021 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The 2020 inductees, announced last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, included six nationally known and award-winning legends from North Carolina: The Briarhoppers, Jermaine Dupri, Donald Lawrence, Michael T. Mauldin, Charles Whitfield, and the Squirrel Nut Zippers. The annual ceremony--which normally takes place the third Thursday of every October--was postponed and ultimately canceled due to the pandemic. To this, the NCMHOF will host its first-ever double induction which will include the 2021 inductees Tony Rice and Robert Moog. The honors will be commemorated in a live event that will take place at the historic Gem Theatre in Kannapolis, NC. The event is open to the public and arrivals to the red carpet will begin at 6:00pm. The evening will include live performances as the inductees are installed into the Hall of Fame. Tickets are available for purchase now at: NorthCarolinaMusicHallofFame.og Full list of honorees: 2020 Inductees: The Briarhoppers Jermaine Dupri Michael Mauldin Charles Whitfield Donald Lawrence The Squirrel Nut Zippers 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients: Tony Brown Robert Flack 2021 Inductees: Tony Rice Robert Moog

Panthers, koalas and fish - oh my! Join Dr. Knows A. Lot as he explores a whimsical world in Animalia. We will dazzle you with action-packed dance and circus acts that are perfect for the whole family. Masks required for all audience members.

A flower. A hug. A kind act. Random Acts of Kindness brings to life a few ways that we can show appreciation for ourselves, others and the Earth. This show will entertain and warm your heart. Masks are required for all audience members.

Christopher Warren-Green opens the CSO's celebratory 90th season with a program highlighting Italian contributions to classical music, including works by Respighi and Mascagni. Violinist Paul Huang returns to Charlotte for Vivaldi's beloved depiction of The Four Seasons. The four virtuosic vignettes of Vivaldi's Four Seasons capture the essence of the seasons and paint a brilliant picture evoking the sights, sounds, and feelings of each time of year. Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Paul Huang, violin RESPIGHI Trittico Botticelliano MASCAGNI Intermezzo from Cavalleri Rusticana BIBER Battalia VIVALDI The Four Seasons

Charlotte Walk to End Alzheimer's Pep Rally Join us for a special Charlotte Walk to End Alzheimer's Pep Rally on Wednesday, September 15th 4-7pm at Catawba Brewing! Attendees can register for this year's Walk, pick up fundraising materials and ALZ swag, participate in ALZ trivia at the top of every hour and help raise funds with $1 of every pint sold during the event donated back to the Charlotte Walk.

How and why do youth get involved in gangs that have white power signs, symbols, and ideologies? Research by Shannon Reid and co-author Matthew Valasik focuses on understanding the evidence behind the development, growth, and influence of alt-right groups within the white power movement. The book seeks to provide parents, policy makers, researchers, and law enforcement with a better understanding of how to identify and deal with these types of gangs. The work is aimed at understanding how to prevent youth from joining these groups, help them leave these groups once they are involved, and help law enforcement properly reduce gang or group-based crime and violence. To learn more about this timely topic, join Reid for the kickoff of the 2021-22 Personally Speaking series, on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. with a virtual event hosted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, with The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City and the J. Murrey Atkins Library. During her talk, Reid will draw from her book Alt-Right Gangs: A Hazy Shade of White and present how prevention and intervention strategies can make a long-term impact. The talk will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Reid is an associate professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. She earned a doctorate in criminology, law and society in 2013 from the University of California, Irvine. She joined the faculty at UNC Charlotte in 2013. Her research is focused on youth violence, especially youth involved in gangs, including white power gangs such as Proud Boys; and on identifying prevention, intervention, and suppression efforts with a long-term impact on this issue. Her research has drawn significant attention, including in the national media, as this topic and its solutions continue to spark discussion.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Cabarrus is holding a Sale of Christmas Decor and Gifts, Baked and Homemade Goodies, and Homemade Crafts on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Salvation Army office in Concord from 11 am to 2 pm. The office is at 216 Patterson Ave. SE, Concord, NC 28026. Masks required. Pre-sale orders at https://sawaconcordnc.org/

A fundraising banquet hosted by Common Heart, a local non-profit, to invest in our neighbors impacted by not only this pandemic, but the circumstances and barriers of life in poverty. All guests will enjoy dinner, drinks, music and dancing, entertainment, silent auction, raffles and a presentation hosted by Common Heart volunteers and staff. 6:00 p.m. | Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Dinner, Program & Dancing

Dr. Lisa Genova is a Harvard University-educated neuroscientist and author of the novel Still Alice, about a Harvard University professor who suffers early onset Alzheimer's disease. The book was adapted into a movie starring Julianne Moore. Her first work of nonfiction, REMEMBER: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting, published March 2021, was an instant New York Times bestseller, and is a fascinating exploration of the intricacies of how we remember, why we forget, and what we can do to protect our memories.

Lisa's extensively researched fiction focuses on people living with neurological diseases and disorders, people who tend to be ignored, feared, or misunderstood, portrayed within a narrative that is accessible to the general public. Through fiction, she is dedicated to describing with passion and accuracy the journeys of those affected by brain diseases and conditions, thereby educating, demystifying, destigmatizing, and inspiring support for care and scientific research. She has written novels about Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, autism, Huntington's disease, and ALS.

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Stock up on pottery from over 60 of North Carolina’s top ceramic artists at Potters Market at the Mint. Come see high-quality ceramic work in one location, interact with the makers, and enjoy live music, pottery demos, raffle, concessions, and more. This outdoor event will take place in an open-air tent on the front lawn of Mint Museum Randolph. Masks will be required. Visit pottersmarketatthemint.com for ticket and event information.

The 30th annual Carolina Classic is one of the longest running and most successful golf tournaments in the region. In three decades, our golf supporters chipped in more than two million dollars for Holy Angels. This year's Classic will be held on Monday, September 20 at Pine Island Country Club. Some of our residents will be back on the course hitting the ceremonial first ball, collecting donations for the "Split-the-Pot" and helping to inspire your play. Your gifts will ensure there will always be a place FORE our angels to call home