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William Burns gives his first sit-down interview since assuming the post as CIA head. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks him about his priorities as well as the origins of Havana Syndrome and COVID-19.

On the 100th anniversary of 'The Velveteen Rabbit,' we look at the book's influence on writers and filmmakers, and the timeless question at the heart of the story: What does it mean to be real?

Former Catawba Nation Chief William “Bill” Harris appears at the Native American Studies Center this fall as Artist-in-Residence, demonstrating and discussing pottery techniques.

Chief Harris appears as Artist-in-Residence courtesy of a 2024 South Carolina Arts Commission Folklife and Traditional Arts Grant.

Former Catawba Nation Chief William “Bill” Harris appears at the Native American Studies Center this fall as Artist-in-Residence, demonstrating and discussing pottery techniques.

Chief Harris appears as Artist-in-Residence courtesy of a 2024 South Carolina Arts Commission Folklife and Traditional Arts Grant.

Former Catawba Nation Chief William “Bill” Harris appears at the Native American Studies Center this fall as Artist-in-Residence, demonstrating and discussing pottery techniques.

Chief Harris appears as Artist-in-Residence courtesy of a 2024 South Carolina Arts Commission Folklife and Traditional Arts Grant.

Former Catawba Nation Chief William “Bill” Harris appears at the Native American Studies Center this fall as Artist-in-Residence, demonstrating and discussing pottery techniques.

Chief Harris appears as Artist-in-Residence courtesy of a 2024 South Carolina Arts Commission Folklife and Traditional Arts Grant.

Former Catawba Nation Chief William “Bill” Harris appears at the Native American Studies Center this fall as Artist-in-Residence, demonstrating and discussing pottery techniques.

Chief Harris appears as Artist-in-Residence courtesy of a 2024 South Carolina Arts Commission Folklife and Traditional Arts Grant.

Former Catawba Nation Chief William “Bill” Harris appears at the Native American Studies Center this fall as Artist-in-Residence, demonstrating and discussing pottery techniques.

Chief Harris appears as Artist-in-Residence courtesy of a 2024 South Carolina Arts Commission Folklife and Traditional Arts Grant.

This exciting matinee includes classics such as Mozart's Nozze di Figaro, J. Strauss, Jr's On the Beautiful Blue Danube and Offenbach's Can Can. Also featuring John Williams's wonderful scores to Harry Potter and Jaws, as well as Badelt's soundtrack to Pirates of the Caribbean. Plus more!

Join Catawba potter and former Catawba Nation Chief William “Bill” Harris for demonstrations and a conversation about his work in the exhibit “What the Fire May Gift” in this virtual program.

To attend, please register at this link: https://bit.ly/46yYGv2

The Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University’s campus community with an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences. The lecture events are hosted in an intimate setting where the audience can ask questions and hear personal and professional leadership experiences from our guests.
The lecture begins at 6:00pm and a networking reception will immediately follow each lecture.

Contact, Jane Williams, williamj@queens.edu to learn more.

The Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University’s campus community with an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences. The lecture events are hosted in an intimate setting where the audience can ask questions and hear personal and professional leadership experiences from our guests.

The lecture begins at 6:00pm and a networking reception
will immediately follow each lecture.

Contact, Jane Williams, williamj@queens.edu to learn more.

Join the Charlotte Symphony for an unforgettable evening at our Annual Gala Concert featuring the "top-notch" chamber ensemble (The New York Times) that is breaking down barriers to classical music! Renowned for their extraordinary artistry and commitment to diversity, the Sphinx Virtuosi have performed with Beyoncé and Jay-Z and appeared on the 2022 GRAMMY Awards broadcast. In this one-night-only event, the ensemble and celebrated violinist Adé Williams perform with the Charlotte Symphony under the direction of Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green.

The program showcases diverse voices and musical storytelling, including two world premieres: Daydreaming, an imaginative tribute to Scott Joplin by film composer and advocate Levi Taylor, and Drill by violinist-composer Curtis Stewart, who "translates stories of American self-determination to the concert stage." The evening also includes well-known works by Bernstein, Piazzolla, Joplin, and more.

Christopher Warren-Green, conductor
Sphinx Virtuosi
Adé Williams, violin

JOPLIN / J. NORPOTH Overture from Treemonisha
Levi TAYLOR Daydreaming (A Fantasy on Scott Joplin) (World Premiere)
BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide
Curtis STEWART Drill (World Premiere)
PIAZZOLLA Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (Summer)
Michael ABELS Delights & Dances
Arturo MARQUEZ Conga del fuego nuevo

Hurt, who died March 13, won an Oscar for his performance as a drag queen sharing a prison cell with a political dissident in the 1985 film Kiss of the Spider Woman. Originally broadcast in 2010.

Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about Serena Williams' performance and veteran St. Louis Cardinals player Albert Pujols closing in on 700 career home runs.

Learn about historic food preparation and the origins of popular southern dishes from renowned historian Dontavius Williams

Join us for a fun-filled, nature-themed afternoon of music, where families and kids can groove to the sounds in nature! This interactive concert held in the Williams Outdoor Learning Space celebrates the beauty of the natural world, featuring lively performances, eco-themed songs and hands-on activities that teach kids about conservation. Included with park admission.

Wells Fargo gets signage green light. Union County bans fluoride. William Byron wins Daytona. CMS magnet lottery results are out. And Charlotte native Blake Proehl impresses on American Idol.

Join renowned food historian Dontavius Williams in the Polk Kitchen House as he discusses and demonstrates southern foodways. This program will give visitors a unique and rare opportunity to chat with Dontavius as he shares his cooking and historical knowledge. (Historic foods are not for public consumption but for educational demonstrations.)

Admissions to Dontavius's cooking event is free but donations are greatly appreciated. (Suggested donation of $5.00 adult, $2.00 children and seniors.)