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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

ACE Miracle Bucket Days is here! Join Blackhawk Hardware August 6-8 for this life-changing event benefitting Levine Children's Hospital. Here's how to join in on the fun: 🤛🏽 Grab a bucket! A $5 donation to Levine Children's Hospital is all it takes to score a special edition 5-gallon Miracle Bucket. 🛒 Shop! Fill your bucket like you would a shopping basket. As a way to thank you for supporting Levine Children’s, you’ll receive 20% off on everything you can fit in the bucket (some exclusions apply). 😃 SMILE because you’ve helped make a difference in the lives of kids in need!

Prepare to be dazzled by the richness of Indian Culture! The 26th Festival of India in Charlotte, September 25, 2021. For the last twenty-five-plus years, this event has drawn thousands of visitors from all around Charlotte and the vicinity. This is a great family event where students will find the event educational while adults will find it entertaining. This annual cultural festival showcases the diversity of Indian dance, food, art, music, and Bollywood entertainment. Don't miss out on fun for all ages including yoga demo, get a henna tattoo, dance on the street to live pulsating music and so much more. The event is organized by the India Association of Charlotte a nonprofit, non-religious, cultural organization established to serve the Indian Community in the Charlotte area. Its mission is to share Indian culture with the people of the Carolinas and to foster a better understanding of the cultural diversity of India with the local Indian Diaspora and the mainstream community at large.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ANNOUNCES GALA PRESENTING SPONSOR AND CO-CHAIRS FOR RE-IMAGINE CHARLOTTE GALA, SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 Culinary Event to Feature Johnson & Wales University Students Alongside Celebrity Chefs and Culinary Leaders The American Cancer Society (ACS) of Western North Carolina and South Carolina is pleased to announce its annual gala, Re-Imagine Charlotte will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Le Meridien Hotel in uptown Charlotte. ACS has named Charlotte-based premier grocer Harris Teeter as the presenting sponsor. The gala co-chairs for Re-Imagine Charlotte presented by Harris Teeter are celebrity Chef David Burke and Cheryl L. Richards, Ph.D., President, Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte Campus. Event Details Re-Imagine Charlotte, presented by Harris Teeter Saturday, November 20, 2021 -- Reception and silent auction open at 5:30 p.m., Re-Imagine Charlotte dining experience begins at 6:30 p.m. Le Meridien Charlotte 555 So. McDowell St. Charlotte, NC Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available here. Contact: Joyce Caron-Mercier 704.906.4547 Joyce.caronmercier@cancer.org

"Trailblazing" (Minnesota Star Tribune) conductor Roderick Cox takes the baton to lead a program anchored by Brahms's richly romantic Symphony No. 3. Roderick Cox, conductor Benjamin Beilman, violin KODÁLY Dances of Galánta COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Violin Concerto BRAHMS Symphony No. 3

Delight in the wonder of the holiday season with sing-alongs, falling snow, and so much more! NEW this year, entertainer Tony DeSare returns to Charlotte to help us spread holiday cheer. Christopher James Lees, conductor Tony DeSare, vocalist

Thorgy Thor brings her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent back to Charlotte this holiday season! Experience the world premiere of this holiday show in the Queen City, brought to you by the Queen of Classical Music. Thorgy Thor, special guest

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.