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Mecklenburg County commissioners adopted a $1.6 billion budget Tuesday in a 6-2 vote. The budget won't increase property taxes, but it does include an…

Six of the eight candidates for mayor of Charlotte debated each other Tuesday at an event sponsored by the League of Women Voters and PBS Charlotte. It…

Mayor Jennifer Roberts is leading both her Democratic and Republican rivals in fundraising efforts and campaign spending. According to finance reports…

Monday, September 2, 2019Everything you need to know about sharks. Despite conditioning from Steven Spielberg, shark expert William McKeever says we…

Join Us for HEARTSongs '24

Let the words of the 19th-century enslaved poet George Moses Horton resonate in your hearts as we delve into the captivating history and poetry that have touched the Torrance family of Huntersville’s historic Cedar Grove.

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024
Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
Location: Huntersville’s historic Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store

Immerse yourself in a multi-media exploration of the power of the word, featuring:

- Michael D. Connor as George Moses Horton
- Betty Jane “Bee Jay” Caldwell, local author, poet, and historian
- Sasha Banks, Pushcart-nominated poet and filmmaker

Let the melodies of Kel Williams and the Friday Night Vibe captivate you, and witness the vibrant dance traditions of the African diaspora brought to life by Moving Spirits, Inc.

Explore the adjacent Hugh Torance House and Store for crafts, snacks, beverages, and more. Plus, don't miss the chance to tour the oldest standing store in NC!

This event is FREE to the community, with tickets available on our Events page at www.HughT.org. Donations are appreciated to support our efforts in historic preservation and community connections.

This celebration is made possible by dedicated volunteers, HEARTS Circle members, Lake Norman Realty, and community donations. Together, let's cherish our history, embrace the arts, and strengthen our bonds as a community. See you there!

"Life finds a way..." With stunning imagery, ground-breaking special effects -- and John Williams's iconic score -- Spielberg's epic tale of man vs. nature is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kristi Daugherty, CEO of Emergence Health Network, about the increase in people seeking mental health care assistance in El Paso, Texas.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kristi P. Fedinick, Executive Director of the Center for Earth, Energy and Democracy, about her research into water violations in predominantly communities of color.

Administered by 501c3 Power is Giving, Inc., Eat Drink Disrupt (EDD) Summit is a Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)-led, ½ day, clinical, culinary & wellness equity program that educates and empowers through teach, taste and the presentation of evidence-based, health and equity solutions.

From our food apartheid panel moderated by our Master of Ceremonies Tone X and more than 20 ounces of free vegan delectables created by our 5 BIPOC taste and hydrate station chefs, to live vegan cooking demos, ask-a-doc stations, specialty BIPOC vendors, free eco-friendly swag bags and clinical presentations on the prevention, arrest and reversal of cancer and heart disease, we’re on a mission to restore community health.

Our double and triple board-certified BIPOC physicians are: Milton Mills MD (Washington, DC), Marsha Gail Davis, MD (Atlanta, GA) and Cliff Morris MD, FACC-Cardiologist, (Richmond, VA) who is also a UNC Tarheels alumnus who played basketball alongside his legendary former teammates: Michael Jordan, Brad Daugherty and Kenny Smith.

Dawn Hilton-Williams, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Power is Giving, Inc., says, "The integration of clinical and plant-based culinary education make our program a one-stop-shops for optimal wellness and sustainable change; particularly within disproportionately impacted communities.”

WHY CANCER, HEART DISEASE & EQUITY?
· According to the American Cancer Society, African-Americans have the highest death rate and shortest survival rate for most cancers than any other racial or ethnic group in the U.S.

· A 2022 study published by the American Heart Association reported that Black adult women and men experience a disproportionately higher burden of cardiovascular risk factors, compared to white adults.

· A 2023 Kaiser Foundation study, revealed that health disparities are driven by social and economic inequities.

Friday, July 3, 2020Everything you need to know about sharks. Despite conditioning from Steven Spielberg, shark expert William McKeever says we shouldn’t…

Hosted by: Jessica Williams and Ohavia Phillips A live hip hop and R&B concert featuring Charlotte's most acclaimed recording artists.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Christina Chin, a sociologist of sports at California State University, Fullerton, about the recent success of Asian American figure skaters.

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities ask for federal help.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kristy Kirkup of the Globe and Mail about how Canadians are reacting to a photo of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in brownface.

Pixar's Inside Out was praised for helping kids understand how emotions affect their actions. Adults learned a few things too. The sequel's new characters include Anxiety, Embarrassment and Ennui.

The On Tap series makes its triumphant return to Triple C Brewing in South End! Located in The Barrel Room across from Triple C Brewing, this evening features music from Mozart, Grieg, John Williams and more. Unwind with an evening full of great music, craft brews (cider and wine also available!), and lots of fun.

Activist Rev. William Barber comes out against the transit plan, a District 3 City Council candidate drops out of the race, concerns over immigration enforcement highlight the last CMS board meeting before the start of school, and Charlotte Pride returns for its 25th year, though with diminished corporate support.

Charlotte Conservatory Theatre (Witch), the Queen City’s newest professional performing arts company, is pleased to announce that their second production, Selina Fillinger’s recent Broadway smash POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, will extend its run to Cain Center for the Arts from April 26-29. This will follow the production’s initial run at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Booth Playhouse from March 16-19. POTUS will be the first professional theatrical production staged at the Cain Arts Center.

Horrible bosses make life miserable in a variety of ways, but when the doofus in charge is the President of the United States, the stakes of maintaining workplace sanity are even higher. In Selina Fillinger’s savage, riotous POTUS, a group of unwitting heroines, ranging from the Chief of Staff to the mistress to the First Lady herself, must keep the toxic office culture of the White House from tipping into international disaster. Will they grab a little power for themselves in the process?

Directed by Stephen Kaliski with an all-star cast of Charlotte actors, POTUS skewers the proud American tradition of feckless male leadership while also hinting at a better way forward.

The recent Broadway premiere starred Vanessa Williams, Lea DeLaria, and Rachel Dratch. Critics called it “a delicious feminist farce” (Variety) and “a breath of fresh air on Broadway…The likelihood that you will laugh until your face hurts is one of near certainty.” (Entertainment Weekly). It closed in August 2022, making this Charlotte staging one of the first regional productions.

Horrible bosses make life miserable in a variety of ways, but when the doofus in charge is the President of the United States, the stakes of maintaining workplace sanity are even higher. In Selina Fillinger’s savage, riotous POTUS, a group of unwitting heroines, ranging from the Chief of Staff to the mistress to the First Lady herself, must keep the toxic office culture of the White House from tipping into international disaster. Will they grab a little power for themselves in the process?

Directed by Stephen Kaliski with an all-star cast of Charlotte actors, POTUS skewers the proud American tradition of feckless male leadership while also hinting at a better way forward.

The recent Broadway premiere starred Vanessa Williams, Lea DeLaria, and Rachel Dratch. Critics called it “a delicious feminist farce” (Variety) and “a breath of fresh air on Broadway…The likelihood that you will laugh until your face hurts is one of near certainty.” (Entertainment Weekly). It closed in August 2022, making this Charlotte staging one of the first regional productions.

This new cast includes Jennifer Adams, Marla Brown, Iris DeWitt, Sarah Molloy, Iesha Nyree, Katy Shepherd, and Valerie Thames. The show will be designed by Chip Davis (scenic), Ashleigh Poteat (costumes), Gordon Olson (lighting), and Matt Sherwin (sound and compositions), with Allison Collins and Sarah Provencal as fight and intimacy choreographers. Carrie Cranford will serve as production manager, and Kathryn Harding will stage manage. Savannah Deal and Marla Brown are the producers.

Contains strong adult language. Recommended for ages 17+.

IPH’s Community Impact Film Series sparks dialogue and builds bridges between people and organizations through the power of film. The Women’s Health event will be an energetic gathering that’ll kick off with wellness workshops, screenings of award-winning film, a panel discussion with filmmakers and women’s health community leaders.

⏰10:00am - Wellness Hour
🧘‍♀️Yoga with Dancing Lotus
Bring your yoga mat & enjoy a pre-screening yoga on the lawn 🙏
🎵"Relaxing Sound Journey” by Ana Lucia Divins

⏰11:00am - Film Screening and Panel Discussion
🎬"The M Factor" - The first documentary film on the health crisis faced by millions of women going through menopause. @themfactorfilm
🎤 Moderator: Jasmine Cutip, FNP-C – Premier Gynecology
🗣Ashley Williams, DPT, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist – KCP Physical Therapy
🗣Dr. Sandy Charles – Cardiologist, Atrium Health Sanger Heart &Vascular Institute
🗣Heather Jamison, Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care – Vista Health
🗣Rachel Murray, WHNP-BC, MSCP – Atrium Womens Sexual Health

⏰1:00pm - Resource Marketplace and Networking
Learn more about community resources for women in the Charlotte, NC area and throughout the state of North Carolina. Vendors will share information, samples, and more:
🤍Evolve Collaborative
🤍HopeWay
🤍KCP Physical Therapy
🤍Lauren Litaker Wellness
🤍Reproductive Specialists of the Carolinas
🤍Safe Alliance
🤍She Dreams In Color Foundation
🤍Women’s Counseling