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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

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?

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.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kristy Hedler, mother of a son with Down syndrome, about what eliminating the Department of Education would mean for kids who receive special education services.

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

Louisiana's Fort Polk became Fort Johnson, the latest Army base to replace its Confederate name. It now honors a soldier who earned a Medal of Honor a century after the night that made him a hero.

Hungry for Music is a nonprofit organization that takes donations of musical instruments, refurbishes them and distributes them to needy music students across the country.

Tuesday night's Republican debate was hosted by radio station WBT, home to conservative programming like Rush Limbaugh.But it was not a friendly venue.…

Democrat Roy Cooper is claiming victory in his bid to unseat Governor Pat McCrory, though results aren’t final. If he loses, the governor can trace the…

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.

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.)

Former Mecklenburg state House member Wesley Harris is challenging incumbent Drew Kromer to chair the Mecklenburg Democratic Party. UNC Greensboro drops a DEI course requirement. Winston-Salem native Ben Folds resigns from his position at the National Symphony Orchestra. Charlotte's William Byron wins the Daytona 500.

Damien Williams, assistant professor of data science at UNC Charlotte will discuss flaws, benefits and possibilities of the present and future frameworks for artificial intelligence research in academia as well as in the public and private sectors.

The Great Decisions lecture series, a national program of the Foreign Policy Association, is offered by the UNC Charlotte's Office of International Programs and co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Charlotte Sister Cities, Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and the International House.

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.

Travel is picking up as the coronavirus pandemic recedes, but what will post-COVID travel look like? How will people approach this reacquired freedom, and what is the future of business travel?

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