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Google My Business: Free Continuing Education Seminar Featured Speaker: Timothy Craig, Head of Corporate Outreach NC/SC, Google My Business

DALTON & PERIMETER GALLERIES Vernon Grant's Santas, Scenes of Winter, and Magazine Covers Armed with a paintbrush in hand and an idea in mind, Vernon Grant quickly brought playful thoughts to life as illustrations for all to enjoy. See Grant’s favorite subject, Santa Claus, along with his whimsical gnomes and published scenes of winter at the Center for the Arts. November 30 - December 30, 2020 Monday-Thursday 9 am - 6 pm, Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm and Sundays 12 pm - 4 pm EDMUND D. LEWANDOWSKI CLASSROOM GALLERY York County High Schools Art Exhibit Curated by York County high school art teachers, the York County High School Art Show is open to all high school students in York County. sponsored by the Yorkville Artists' Guild, coordinated by the Arts Council of York County and the Catawba River Art Guild November 30 - December 30, 2020 Image Credit: Santa, Am I on the List? by Vernon Grant Combined art from 1946 and 1950 Digital Reproduction Courtesy of the Culture & Heritage Museums

Thomas James “T.J” Reddy was a Charlotte artist, poet, musician, and civil rights activist. As a student, he helped to found the Black Student Union and Africana Studies Department at UNC Charlotte. Along with two other activists, together known as the “Charlotte Three,” Reddy was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for setting a horse stable on fire. After his sentence was commuted by Governor Jim Hunt in 1979 and he was released from prison, Reddy brought art to life with his paintings and poetry. Reddy passed away on March 31, 2019, but he is still with us in art and memory. Please join us on Wednesday, December 2 at 4:00 pm for a virtual panel discussion, T.J. Reddy: A Life of Art and Activism, as we honor and celebrate him in what would have been his 75th year of life.

On Tuesday, December 1st join North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) for our next in a series of statewide virtual town halls – monthly conversations with healthcare leaders from across the state of North Carolina. Focused on the Charlotte area, this next session will be moderated by Triad Today’s Jim Longworth and will feature: Carl Armato, President & CEO, Novant Health Eugene Woods, President & CEO, Atrium Health John Green, President & CEO, Iredell Health System Dr. David Priest, SVP & Chief Safety, Quality and Epidemiology Officer, Novant Health Dr. Katie Passerati, Medical Director of Infection Prevention, Atrium Health These sessions are designed to give the public an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and share stories with key healthcare decision-makers. This town hall is dedicated to conversations about health and healthcare in the Charlotte area amid the current and unprecedented public health crisis, as well as continuing the ongoing conversation on health equity in our region and state. Each session will feature a conversation with guest panelists and a Q&A portion open to the public to ask questions in real-time, and a closing section where hosts will outline ways to keep the conversation going beyond the virtual chat. We invite you to join us in one of our many conversations to come. Join us in keeping North Carolina in good health.

Sustain Charlotte is excited to announce the return of Biketoberfest in 2020. They are once again encouraging Charlotteans to discover fun and easy ways to get around Charlotte without driving. For the first time, Sustain Charlotte will provide multiple routes all over the city for a "Choose Your Own Adventure" themed event happening the weekend of October 24-25. Learn more and register by visiting biketoberfestclt.org.

Join Carolina Raptor Center for our MONTHLY Homeschool Days to celebrate learning outdoors and experience fun, educational activities for children of all ages! Each month highlights new topics that focus on a wide variety of different STEM-related themes.

Support your Library by joining us for a Charlotte tradition - the seventh annual Verse & Vino. This year Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation’s signature fundraising event is reimagined as a highly produced, virtual event streaming to your smart tv, computer, tablet or phone over a secure, interactive digital platform. Join 5 New York Times best-selling authors to support and celebrate libraries your way with packages including books, wine, party boxes, or even a three-course meal. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2EbJZoY

Please join the Wells Fargo Center for Community Engagement, Queens Faculty, and UNC Charlotte Political Science Faculty for a voter education web series: Election 2020 Lunch & Learn: The Issues, The Offices & Your Informed Vote.

September 22: What does this office actually do? An explanation of each office on the ballot – Dr. Mary Jo Gowan Shepherd, UNC Charlotte Political Science Faculty

September 29: Foreign Policy – Dr. Alexa Royden, Queens Political Science Faculty

October 6: Environmental policy – Dr. Mark Kelso, Queens Political Science Faculty

October 13: Social justice / Diversity / Equity – Darryl White, Sr., Rabbi Judy Schindler, & Reverend Joey Hanes, Queens Faith Leaders, DICE, and faculty

October 20: Health Care/ Health Disparities – Dr. Susan Rucker, Queens Interprofesional Health Studies Faculty

October 27: Immigration Policy – Dr. Maggie Commins, Queens Political Science Faculty

On Monday, October 12 Joby Bell, will start the 2020-2021 season of Organ at Davidson with Charles-Marie Widor’s Symphonie #7. With degrees from Appalachian State University and Rice University, he is known for “the breadth of his repertoire, technical virtuosity, and the personal warmth which shines through in his performances.” Bell is on the faculty of the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State where he teaches organ and church music studies. He has served church posts in Houston and throughout North Carolina. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Davidson College Presbyterian Church, and tentatively plans are for it to be open to the public with attendees required to wear masks and to “self-distance” in the large sanctuary. Updates will be available on the church website (www.dcpc.org). The concert will also be live-streamed on the church’s YouTube channel.

Brahms' romantic and tender Liebeslider Waltzes is paired with Dvorak's sunny Serenade for Strings as Music Director Christopher Warren-Green takes the baton to lead your CSO string sections.

Presented by the Office of Sustainability, the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Arts and Cultural Programs This public presentation is a rebroadcast of a private live interactive question-and-answer session with Dr. Goodall and Appalachian State University students that will occur on Wednesday, November 18th. Jane Goodall was born on April 3, 1934, in London, England. From earliest childhood, she was fascinated by animals and the Africa she discovered in the storybooks of Tarzan and Dr. Doolittle. In 1957, she traveled to the Kenyan farm of a friend's parents and met the famed anthropologist and paleontologist Dr. Louis Leakey. In 1960, at his invitation, she began her landmark study of chimpanzee behavior in what is now Tanzania. Her field research at what was then called Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve — most notably, her discovery that chimpanzees make and use tools — revolutionized the world of primatology and redefined the relationship between humans and animals. Event is free, but pre-registration is required.

Full Moon/Light Sonata Howl at the moon in another meeting of two worlds with music by blues great, Howlin' Wolf and Ludwig von Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. This work was created on the dance department at UNC Charlotte in 2006. A meditation on life and death, what we carry with us, what we leave behind. Running Time: 16 minutes

The "Voting in 2020- You've Got Questions We've Got Answers" Town Hall will take place on Wednesday, October 21st from 6 pm-7 pm via zoom. The town hall will feature a panel of experts who will provide information on the most pressing questions regarding the 2020 election including how to register to vote, who can vote, how to track your ballot, etc. Our panelists include: The Executive Director of Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, Michael Dickerson, President of the League of Women Voters of Charlotte Mecklenburg, Delores Hurt, A current political science student at Johnson C. Smith University, and we will have a special message from former First Lady, Michelle Obama.

Join us VIRTUALLY for the 11th annual Rhythm and Roots Race. This year, we offer the opportunity to participate in a 5k or 10K Run/Walk & 10-mile or 20-mile Bike Ride. Participate in this race from any location, on any course, with athletes from around the country in support of the Earl Scruggs Center! In addition, participants can choose to receive a race t-shirt and participation medal -- both great souvenirs from this year's race. Make sure that you don't miss out on this great event!

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.

Andrew Finn Magill learned old time, bluegrass, and Irish music from the best fiddlers in the world while growing up at The Swannanoa Gathering in Asheville. He has gone on to headline at festivals including Celtic Connections in Glasgow Scotland, Malawi’s prestigious Lake of Stars Festival, and Milwaukee Irishfest. Having grown up immersed in all of these genres, The Scottish & Irish Roots of our American Fiddle tunes is an interactive concert that explores the intricate relationships between these genres and how they have influenced each other.

The virtual season kick-off of Music and Museum launches Sunday, October 25 at 6 p.m. and will be performed on the Bechtler's Outdoor Sculpture Terrace. Surrounded by sculptures from Richier, Hepworth, and Bill, the Bechtler Ensemble will dedicate this special concert in appreciation and honor of former Executive Vice President, Christopher Lawing, with music from British composer Vaughan Williams and French composer Jaques Ibert. This virtual program is free of charge. Registration is required by Saturday, October 24. A link for the concert will be sent at noon on Sunday, October 25.

United Faith Christian Academy presents our Annual Spring Gala - Magic at Le Meridien. This event will support the continued efforts of UFCA. For 35 years, UFCA has offered a Christ-centered community and balanced approach to academics, athletics, fine arts, service, and leadership. As a non-denominational private Christian school, United Faith is college prep accredited and serves pre-K through 12th grade. Our students are inspired to discover their God-given talents and thrive academically, spiritually, and socially, with an average 10 to 1 student-teacher ratio. The Spring Gala will feature dinner, entertainment from nationally known magician Bryan Saint, keynote speech from former NFL Player Jason Carthen, and an impactful night of fun. We want the community to come out and support our efforts as we strive to build young Christians inside and outside of the classroom. For more information on sponsorship, contact RJ Pridgeon at rj.pridgeon@ufca.org.

This week, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host a virtual "HBCU Day" event at 12 Noon on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities, is open to the public, and is open press. Information on the event is available at adams.house.gov/HBCU-Day, and below: "HBCU Day" October 24, 12:00 Noon Hosted on Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAocuGgpjIiHdZeB1QQnQOXnAmBE9n0cb5L Join us for “HBCU Day” hosted by Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. The virtual “HBCU Day” showcases the impact and contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and celebrates the students, the alumni and the culture of these phenomenal institutions. Hear from multiple institutions in one location, experience the bands and cheerleaders and hear first-hand testimonials from HBCU students and alumni as we share what makes an HBCU education the experience of a lifetime.

Dancing the Poem is a 40 minute online creative movement workshop that will explore a work of poetry through dance! Working with dance educators, Sarah Council and Erin Badger-Coffey, movers of all ages will make words come alive as we work together to create and perform original movement inspired by our favorite poems. Join us and experience both poetry and dance as powerful modes of expression that utilize imagery, emotion, and rhythm! This program is a virtual partnership between Sarah Council Dance Projects and Culture Blocks. Date and Time: Nov. 14th 10-10:40 Platform: Zoom Ages: Family. All levels of experience and ability welcome! Free: Pre-registration Required. Click below to reserve your spot and receive Zoom link information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/124131090433 Dancing the Poem is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership between ASC, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to bring arts and cultural experiences closer to where residents live. Culture Blocks is funded by Mecklenburg County.