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JazzArts Charlotte and Curtis Davenport welcome Grammy winning trumpeter Maurice Brown. Trumpet sensation Maurice “Mobetta” Brown’s music is a perfect blend of bebop and hip hop, old and new. He’s a mastermind as a trumpeter, composer, arranger, and producer. Maurice has played alongside superstars like Aretha Franklin, Kamasi Washington, and Macy Grey, and enjoyed sold-out runs right up to the pandemic. Lets here what projects he’s been working on, and what has influenced his creations since then. Tune in every other Tuesday night 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.

Join us as storyteller Ron Gulledge brings local and regional folklore to life at the Earl Scruggs Center. Learn about how “Jack Tales,” passed down through many generations of storytelling families in the North Carolina mountains, played an important role in early Appalachian culture.

Do you enjoy local history? Join the Earl Scruggs Center as we present a “spooky” version of Coffee with the Curator. This month’s event will take place at Sunset Cemetery and feature amazing stories told from the graves of some of Shelby’s most interesting residents. This fun and informative tour through Shelby’s historic Sunset Cemetery will be led by local experts Joe DePriest and Dr. June Hobbs, authors of a forthcoming book about the history of the Cemetery. The group will meet at the main gate of Sunset Cemetery at 10:30 am. Capacity is limited, so please register in advance. Per ESC guidelines, face coverings and social distancing will be required during the program.

The Encore Center is once again proud to present an outdoor and socially-distanced production. In these unusual times, our traditional theatre space is not an option, so we are inviting audiences to enjoy The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon under the stars! As with our recent production, this option will provide our community the opportunity to partake in live theatre performances in a way that ensures as safe an experience as possible. Even in our outdoor spaces, we are limiting the number of audience members. Individuals or groups who reserve tickets together will be assigned an area socially distanced from all other theatre goers, and bringing your own lawn chairs diminishes the risk of contact exposure to germs. And with all that is going on these days, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon is the perfect date night or family stay-cation escape right here in Moore County. This show flips the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm on their heads in a fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators and four actors attempt to combine all 209 stories including classics like “Snow White”, “Rapunzel”, “Cinderella”, and “Hansel and Gretel” to more bizarre, obscure stories like “The Devil's Grandmother” and “The Girl Without Hands”. This wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience participation and madcap fun is suggested for audience members ages 8 and up, making it a great show for your family to enjoy under the stars in our new, outdoor venue! To best serve our whole community, performances will be held in our outdoor space at 160 E New Hampshire Avenue in Downtown Southern Pines on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 pm and the Foxfire Village Green Park (10 South Shamrock Drive in Foxfire Village) on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 pm. General admission is just $10, or add to the fun by reserving a VIP spot for $20, which includes premium seating and a basket of chef-curated snacks and beverages. Seating is limited, so we encourage audience members to reserve your tickets in advance. For tickets or more information about The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, or our other upcoming productions, visit our website EncoreCenter.net or by calling (910) 725-0603.

In Africa’s International Relations: Balancing Domestic and Global Interests, UNC Charlotte political scientist Beth Elise Whitaker and co-author John Clark argue that the external relations of African countries are shaped mainly by domestic political imperatives. Most African leaders, even those chosen through elections, face threats to their power both from within their governments and from opposition groups. To mitigate such risks, leaders cultivate international relations that help secure their hold on power. Whether negotiating loans, responding to migration, or interacting with global powers, the pursuit of regime security influences the types of external actors with whom African leaders partner and the terms of resulting relationships. Join us for a virtual presentation of Personally Speaking with Dr. Whitaker at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 as she discusses her research. Speaker: Beth Elise Whitaker, UNC Charlotte professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration

'Tricks & Treats' is a treat for all on Halloween! Our Training Program students have created kooky and creepy acts for you. We are a non-profit dance and circus school located in Charlotte, NC. This show is free, but we welcome your donations towards our scholarship program. Starting on Thursday, October 29, you will receive an unlisted YouTube link through EventBrite to view the entire show in the comfort of your home. The link will not be active after 11:30pm on October 31. Have a safe and happy Halloween! Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center Faculty, Staff, Board & Students

Get your Jingle on and support the Charlotte Virtual Jingle Bell Run – all to battle the #1 cause of disability! Though the Arthritis Foundation’s 2020 Jingle Bell Run is going virtual, don’t let that stop you from jingling. Join the original festive race for charity from anywhere! Whether you want to run your favorite 5K route, challenge yourself to something new or get moving on your treadmill, you can strut your stuff and FEEL GOOD about DOING GOOD. Every runner will receive an exclusive Jingle Bell Run short sleeve t-shirt, unique medal, and sticker for your water bottle or laptop! REGISTER at www.jbr.org/charlotte If you register ON October 30th and use discount code SPOOKY you will receive a $5 discount. We just CAN’T STOP JINGLING — so let’s jingle all the way to a cure together and have a great time along the way!

In 2020, we have radically adapted our interactions due to social distancing and are redefining what it means to be present. We now turn largely to virtual connections and find safety in relative isolation. Physical presence has become exceptional, but the need remains for us to connect in meaningful, human ways. Fall 2020 artists-in-residence Zalika Azim, Miguel Braceli, Jillian Mayer, and Hernan Paganini gather virtually to chat with UNCC Director of Galleries Adam N. Justice about the changes in their residency experience, effects on their studio practice, and ways they now approach presence and connection in their work.

Gather the whole family as Tchaikovsky's classic comes to life this holiday season! Join Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees and your CSO for the story of The Nutcracker paired with the beautiful music we all know and love. This one-hour program is perfect for families with young children! Christopher James Lees, conductor

December 1-January 31st: Looking for some winter reading inspiration? Want to expand your literary horizons? Participate in our Winter Reading Book Bingo Challenge!! Pick up your BINGO sheet or print it off of our website anytime between December 1st and January 31st to participate. Fun for all ages! Questions? Call the library at 704-664-2927.

Help support the Red Cross, donate and help save a life!! Mobile Unit will be setup in the parking lot of the Mooresville Public Library. Visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule your time.

Together we can make a difference this holiday season. Throughout the month of December, Mooresville Public Library is collecting new hats, scarves, and gloves to donate to FeedNC. Questions? Call the library at 704-664-2927.

Join the office of Congresswoman Alma S. Adams Ph.D. for our Virtual Carolina Coffee on Wednesday, December 16, 2019 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm! This year’s open house will be virtual and will combine both the District and DC based locations for the office of the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina. You will get to meet the staffs of both offices and learn about the services we provide the constituents of NC12. You will also get to visit a virtual breakout room to hear about the legislative process and how things work in DC, as well as a breakout room with our District Office staff to hear how we can help with issues relating to Federal agencies. Although we will not be discussing specific case related questions, you will be able to ask general operations questions during our Question and Answer session in the virtual chat. This is a great time to meet the staff and learn about our office and our two (2) locations and receive valuable information on federal agencies and how our office can best assist you and your family. Please RSVP today! Holiday attire welcomed! RSVP requested

Do you have a delicious recipe to share? Send your recipe to ssciarretta@mooresvillenc.gov All contributors receive a charming quarantine cuisine cookbook and are entered into a drawing to win a handcrafted cutting board by a local artisan.

Load up your bike and share God’s love! Bring gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need to the Billy Graham Library. Enjoy special speakers, fellowship, complimentary lunch, and giveaways. The amazing journey of shoeboxes begins with YOU and results in blessing children in need around the world. Ride alone, with your club, or meet up with a group coming from your region. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. Complimentary Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. While you’re here, come inside and retrace Billy Graham’s dynamic journey from humble farm boy to international ambassador of God’s love through fascinating exhibits. Visit his childhood home, browse our bookstore and enjoy a snack in the dairy bar. Come just as you are – but with boxes! For more information, please call 704-401-3200 or email LibraryEvents@bgea.org. For information on Operation Christmas Child and how to pack a shoe box, please visit: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/ Register below for our Biker Bypass and skip the line on October 17th.

Bring your friends and loved ones to enjoy an elegant tea party, beautiful music, and a Christ-centered message from special guest speaker Sheila Walsh—Bible teacher, author, and co-host of television’s LIFE TODAY with James and Betty Robison. From Scotland, Sheila Walsh is first a wife and mom and in her spare time she is an author, Bible teacher and television host. She has spoken around the world to over 6 million women and reaches a potential 100 million people daily as co-host of the Life Today television program. Sheila loves to make the Bible practical, sharing how God met her at her lowest point and helped her to rise up again. Her message: God is for you! Sheila’s books have sold over 5 million copies including her latest bestseller It’s Okay Not To Be Okay. In February 2020, she released her newest book Praying Women, How to Pray When You Don’t Know What To Say. Tickets are $35 per person. Seating is limited. Signed copies of Sheila’s newly released book, Praying Women, How to Pray When You Don’t Know What To Say will be available for purchase at Ruth’s Attic bookstore. The Billy Graham Library has added procedures to ensure compliance with North Carolina’s phased reopening, including the wearing of masks, hand sanitizer stations, and social distancing.

Dr. Will Sparks will explore the life and leadership lessons identified by Doris Kearns Goodwin in her New York Times best seller “Leadership in Turbulent Times.”

This session will examine the insights and observations of US Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson as they found meaning and profound growth as a result of the various struggles they experienced while in office.

The session will also provide key lessons and strategies for participants to apply in their personal and professional lives.

Returning to the studio as Watkins Family Hour, Sean and Sara Watkins (of Nickel Creek fame) consider brother sister a duo-centric record – yet one that feels bigger than just two people. With Sean primarily on guitar and Sara on fiddle, and with both of them sharing vocals, the siblings enlisted producer Mike Viola (Jenny Lewis, Mandy Moore, J.S. Ondara) and mixer-engineer Clay Blair to harness the energy and honesty of their live sound.

The Queens Learning Society welcomes world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin for a virtual program titled “2020 Election: Where Do We Go From Here.”

Goodwin is the author of seven critically acclaimed and New York Times best-selling books, including her most recent, Leadership in Turbulent Times, which incorporates her five decades of scholarship studying Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt and Lyndon Baines Johnson. Her book offers context for our turbulent times and showing how today’s leaders can learn from the past.

River Notes This gently moving work was created and performed by Martha Connerton in the mid 1980's and remounted in 2011 on company dancer, Alyce Cristina Vallejo. Featuring a poetry and cello score by Barry Lopez and David Darling and kinetic metal, wood and lucite sculptures by Louisville artists, Tom Butsch and Mark Englert. Running Time: 20 minutes