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The Leaders in Action program provides the McColl School of Business students and Queens community with an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences. Our Programs are hosted in an intimate setting where the audience can ask questions and hear personal and professional leadership experiences from our guests. The program is from 5:30 – 6:30pm with a networking reception immediately following.

Health influences everything from a person's ability to work to medical debt, and health inequalities have big consequences in our community on economic mobility and people's ability to get ahead. Yet the burden of poor health is not evenly spread, because of food deserts, lack of access to insurance, pharmacies and doctors, and the embedded effects of decades of racial segregation and discrimination.

A virtual panel discussion with local experts look at how health inequalities factor into our region's economic mobility, advantaging some and disadvantaging others.

Panelists:

+ Dr. Kinneil Coltman, Chief Community and Social Impact Officer at Atrium Health
+ Dr. Jerome Williams, Novant Health's Senior Vice President of Community Engagement
+ Dr. Colleen Hammelman, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at UNC Charlotte

Moderator:

+ Dr. Byron White, Associate Provost for Urban Research and Community Engagement

Caritas A Cappella Ensemble, directed by Cathy Youngblood, offers the World Premiere of Dan Locklair's SING TO THE WORLD: A Choral Cycle in Five Movements in Celebration of Music. Dr. Locklair is Professor and Composer-in-Residence at Wake Forest University. The concert will also feature music by composers Dan Forrest, Lloyd Pfausch, William Byrd, Gerald Finzi, Craig Carnahan, Craig Courtney, David Moore, Moses Hogan and Pärt Uusberg. Of particular interest will be Craig Courtney’s “Ukrainian Alleluia,” sung in support of the citizens of Ukraine.

JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual series presents the funky hypnotic sounds of Cannoli. Malcolm Charles, a frequent jazz drummer in the JAZZ ROOM, brings his breadth of artistry to this trio, in the role of leader, keys, and vocalist. Cannoli’s funky jazz sound was influenced by Parliament-Funkadelic, Herbie Hancock, and J Dilla. Featuring: Malcolm Charles, band leader, piano & vocals Jaylen Robinson, guitar Jesse Williams, drums Cannoli dropped their first single September 2021. More recently, Malcolm Charles recorded a tiny desk submission. Tune in to Keep Jazz A-Live-Streaming to hear local jazz musicians live, straight to your living room via Facebook Live & YouTube Live.

http://66.225.205.104/CT20100406.mp3History of the Blues in the South The Blues is indisputably a Southern American art form and now a noted Southern…

Thursday, March 5, 2020Is fixing our city’s upward mobility challenge really possible? Harvard University researchers think so and one of them will make…

It's been 40 years since musicians came together to raise money for foreign aid and reshaped attitudes toward international development.

Join us for an upcoming crucial dialogue: The Business Imperative for Social Justice. Community leaders Dan Lugo, President, Queens University of Charlotte, Tanya S. Blackmon, EVP & Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Officer at Novant Healthcare and Reggie Willis, Chief Diversity Officer, Ally Financial, will participate in a panel discussion that explores the role of business, education, and healthcare in creating social justice and greater equity in our nation. The panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. Will Sparks, Dennis Thompson Chair & Professor of Leadership. (Virtual Event)

Join Charlotte Pride Band (CPB) in our return to the concert stage – “Concert in the Park.”! We'll be performing from the bandshell in Charlotte's Freedom Park on Saturday, August 14th at 6pm. Bring friends, family, and a picnic. FREE ADMISSION. Musical selections include a medley of movie hits by John Williams, a a spirited Spanish march entitled “Amparito Roca,” Percy Grainger’s “Lincolnshire Posy,” Richard Strauss’s fanfare “Also Sprach Zaranthrustra” best known as the theme in “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and Appalachian melodies “Blue Ridge Reel” and "Kentucky 1800.” The ensemble is led by artistic director Dr. John Ross, director of bands at Appalachian State University. CPB has approximately 50 members drawn from the greater Charlotte’s LGBTQIA community and ally supporters. Freedom Park is located at 1900 East Blvd. For a map of the park see: https://www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Parks/ParksByRegion/Documents/freedom-1.pdf. For more information about the band see: www.charlotteprideband.org.

http://66.225.205.104/CT20100406.mp3History of the Blues in the South (Rebroadcast) The Blues is indisputably a Southern American art form and now a noted…

The Department of Music presents a Faculty & Friends concert Featuring Associate Professor of Clarinet Jessica Lindsey with Department Pianist Claudio Olivera and a student/alumni clarinet choir.



The alumni participating are Wyatt Stocks, Jack Howard, Deanna Glenn, Sufian Azfar, Omar Wingo, and Chelsea Karpeh.



This concert is free for everyone!



Program:

A Short Lecture on The Clarinet by William Bolcom

Sonata by Amanda Harberg

Lenny by Stevie Ray Vaughan (trans. Michael Lowenstern for bass clarinet)

Eleven by Jonathan F. Russell

September by Earth Wind and Fire (arr. Michael Lowenstern)



Faculty Bios

Jessica Lindsey has established herself as a dynamic performer and pedagogue, pursuing a career that is equally devoted to both spheres. Her reputation as a clarinetist in both chamber and orchestral settings has seen her perform throughout the United States, and as far afield as China and New Zealand. Dr. Lindsey is committed to pushing the boundaries of the clarinet; by commissioning new repertoire, championing music by diverse composers, and showcasing works through commercial recordings, performances at festivals, and conferences presentations. Dr. Lindsey has taught clarinet, saxophone, and music-related courses at universities across Nebraska, Alaska, and Colorado. She is currently the Associate Professor of Clarinet at UNC Charlotte, where she prides herself on creating new musical opportunities for her growing studio of clarinet students, including a recent performance by the UNC Charlotte Clarinet Choir at the 2019 ClarinetFest® (the annual gathering of the members of the International Clarinet Association).




Pianist Claudio Olivera began his musical studies in Venezuela at age eight and debuted as a soloist with orchestra at 12. A prize-winning performer, he earned the Van Cliburn Award at the Interlochen Arts Camp and received top honors in competitions such as the Yamaha Piano Competition (2002) and El Salón Nacional de Pianistas de Venezuela (2006-07). Olivera has performed with nearly every major Venezuelan orchestra and internationally in Germany, Italy, Chile, Spain, France, and the U.S. Based in Charlotte since 2021, Olivera often collaborates with Opera Carolina, rehearses and performs regularly at Myers Park Baptist Church and is the main accompanist for Queen City Performing Arts. In 2025 he joined the Department of Music at UNC Charlotte as the staff pianist.

A new NPR investigation finds thousands of homeowners face foreclosure over so-called zombie second mortgages. The loans come back to life after they get bought up by debt collectors. NPR's Planet Money: "Zombie 2nd mortgages are coming to life, threatening thousands of Americans' homes"

JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual live music series is excited to present Menastree, a fusion of jazz, hip-hop, funk and soul. Menastree is a group of Carolina natives that have come together to reinforce the Queen City music scene. You heard them at the May Jazz at Victoria Yards Summer Series, and we welcome them again on our virtual platform to provide their “feel good music” with an eclectic blend of jazz, hip hop, soul funk and every genre in between. Featuring: Braxton Bateman - trumpet Jesse Lamar Williams - drums Stefan Kallander - guitar Jeremy Maher - bass and vocals Zach Wheeler - sax and keys Tune in to Keep Jazz A-Live-Streaming to hear local jazz musicians live, straight to your living room via Facebook Live & YouTube Live. Performances for this series, introduced by our host Braxton Bateman, come to you from Neighborhood Theater. Free Event - Donations and tips can be made at www.thejazzarts.org/donate Thank you to our sponsors, @Knight Foundation, O’s Place Jazz, @Infusion Fund, @NC Arts Council, @Dorris Duke Foundationand our many donors who keep jazz thriving.

Health and Equity in the Historic West End Green District: Benefits of Community-Led Green Infrastructure Like many cities in North Carolina, Charlotte harbors a deep, well-documented economic and racial divide. As a result, Historic West End (HWE) residents live in a “crescent” around the center city affected by aging housing stock, high energy burdens, proximity to major roads and industry, elevated rates of illness, and other factors leading to the community being especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and climate change. To address these challenges, the HWE Green District is a partnership between Clean AIRE NC and residents with the shared goal of developing and implementing initiatives designed to reduce air pollution, improve health, and address climate-related challenges. In this session Environmental Justice Manager, Daisha Williams will discuss the challenges and benefits of building a healthy, empowered, and climate-resilient community. Ages 18 and up – FREE

NPR's Margot Adler offers an audio postcard from the waters around Manhattan. She took part in a most unusual fishing tournament, testing the waters in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.

President Joe Biden speaks about campus protests, Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife are indicted, and there's blowback over how SD Governor Kristi Noem killed her dog.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is sending National Guard troops to Texas at the request of that state's governor. A private donation is funding the deployment. It's not clear that that's legal.

Start the season with a lively HOLIDAY ART SHOW on Saturday, November 13 - 10 to 4 pm at Avondale Church – 2821 Park Road. Bringing art & fine craft to Dilworth/ Freedom Park. The one-day, juried show features top, local artists: paintings, mixed media, prints, intriguing photography, functional and decorative pottery, glass, jewelry, book arts, hand-milled soap, wood, purses, fiber and whimsical sculptures. The popular, free event is the first stop for art-lovers to shop for unique, one-of-a-kind, holiday gifts within a wide range of prices. Attendees say “it’s one of the best high-end art and craft shows around and it’s not to be missed!!” Masks will be required and CAC will follow other recommended COVID safety guidelines. The event attracts a mix of 26 established & emerging artists. It’s an interesting collective show with new and favorite artists. The arts group has successfully produced shows for 20 years in the Dilworth/Freedom Park area. Artists have won numerous awards and commissions, are professionals with gallery representation and often lead workshops in their medium. Supporting the good deeds of Dilworth Cares, the event has a raffle for a “Basketful of Art” –presenting the winners with art & craft valued over $500. All proceeds from the raffle sales will go to Dilworth Elementary School.

The Department of Art, Design and Music presents a Faculty & Friends Chamber Music Concert with pianist Yu-Ling Chen and the Vida Quartet who will perform music by BIPOC composers including William Grant Still Jr., Astor Piazzola, Tyzen Hsiao, and Florence Price. Vida Strings combines their international performing expertise with music education, and creative and expressive art therapy to provide unique musical experiences. Queens University of Charlotte assistant professor Yu-Ling Chen is a board-certified music therapist and an accomplished pianist. This concert is a special fundraiser for the newly established Dr. Frances J. McClain Music Therapy Students of Color Award. Donations will be accepted at the concert. Registration requested, and please note that masks are mandatory at all times. Thank you.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY A NEW MUSICAL Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams April 6-10 - The Duke Family Performance Hall Directed by Ann Marie Costa Vocal Direction by Jacqueline Culpepper Music Direction by William Lawing THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.