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Over the weekend, protesters across the country gathered to oppose stay-at-home orders and demand reopening of businesses.

The murder of Iryna Zarutska continues to reverberate. In Raleigh, lawmakers pass a crime bill with her name on it and in Charlotte, a vigil is held in her memory. Elsewhere, J.D. Vance visited Concord to focus on the administration’s commitment to state and local law enforcement. Plus, on the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene, the federal government releases millions in relief funding.

Students with certain disabilities are often excluded from general education classrooms. Two children with Down syndrome show what can be gained from more inclusion.

The Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University’s campus community an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences.

The lecture begins at 6:00 p.m. and a networking reception will immediately follow.

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Hugh L. McColl, Jr., namesake of the McColl School of Business and former Bank of America chairman and CEO, will join us on campus for a discussion about his legacy of leadership, success in entrepreneurship, and guiding principles for business. The event also serves as a kickoff to the newly designed McColl MBA program – the region’s most customizable MBA that looks to develop new leaders in Charlotte and beyond. Join us for an unforgettable evening!

Thursday, April 16, 2020For many, the challenges created by the coronavirus is not the first time America’s health care system has failed them. U.S. Rep.…

Part One: Southern Spring Home And Garden Show. Earlier this month, the groundhog told us that spring is on its way, but if there were any question about…

In South Dakota, Trump-endorsed Gov. Kristi Noem wins the primary for governor, as does Republican Sen. John Thune, an adversary of the former president.

To cap off Jazz Appreciation Month, all are welcome to celebrate some of the best jazz in Charlotte, the evening of Friday April 30th. JazzArts Charlotte and Charlotte Center City Partners wrap up Jazz Appreciation Month with a little jazz for everyone. Free and open to the public, a variety of the region’s best jazz musicians will rock the outdoor stage at Victoria Yard. Food trucks will be on hand to create a small jazz festival feeling and a full evening of jazz entertainment. FREE. Space limited to ensure safety due to COVID limitations. Please preregister to ensure space. Save the date and keep your eye out for registration. The Smithsonian Museum of American History created this celebration in 2001 to recognize the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz. In 2013, Mayor Anthony Foxx declared April 30th Jazz Appreciation Day in Charlotte, in recognition of the impact jazz has had on creativity, art, heritage, diversity, and education on our community. Some of the most amazing names in jazz came from our community: Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Mary Lou Williams, Theloneious Monk, Max Roach. Join us April 30th to hear some of the regional musicians that might grow into that iconic status. As we celebrate the only truly American musical art form, this month we focus on the power of music to unite people. Today, we pause to “honor and recognize the outstanding work that all jazz artists, educators, and enthusiasts in the city of Charlotte presents.” Victoria Yard is located at 408 North Tryon Street, in uptown Charlotte, across the street from Duckworth’s at the corner of N. Tryon St. and 7th St. Parking along the street, and in 7th street station. An easy walk from the train.

Women have been integral to jazz since its beginning. This four week online class celebrates the full breadth of women active in jazz history, including well-known past performers such as Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Mary Lou Williams, Marian McPartland, Melba Liston, Lil Hardin, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and Geri Allen, present day performers like Esperanza Spalding, Jazzmeia Horn, Melissa Aldana, and Ingrid Jensen, and women who managed their partner’s careers and legacies, like pianist Lil Hardin, Iola Brubeck, Lorraine Willis Gillespie, Pannonica de Koenigswarter, and Nellie Monk. Part of a series of virtual workshops taught by Dr. Kelsey Klotz, this deep dive explores the contributions of jazz women musicians during Women’s History Month, and prepares us to enjoy some of the great women in jazz today in this month’s JAZZ ROOM Women in Jazz performance. Dr. Kelsey Klotz is a lecturer in UNC Charlotte’s Department of Music. In 2016, with a PhD in musicology. As an educator, Dr. Klotz teaches critical listening as a method for musical analysis and encountering perspectives different from one’s own. Her approach to the confluence of music and history offers a deep dive into the focal topic, relating that to influences of and to the societal environment of the time, and implications to today. Special Thanks to our program sponsors: Infusion Fund , North Carolina Arts Council, Knight Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, Charlotte Woman’s Club, and Akers Foundation

Celebrate the 34th Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary at "Access Charlotte: Disability Resource Showcase", a vibrant resource fair highlighting Charlotte-based organizations dedicated to advocacy and independent living.

Explore independent living services, tour the Assistive Technology Center, and learn how local organizations are continuing to advocate for the rights and freedoms of disabled citizens. Meet and greet with the disabled community, network with advocates, and enter our raffle giveaway!

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the spirit of the ADA. Let's make a big showing for disability inclusion and independence!

Charlotte Mecklenburg School leaders hope to get a bond referendum on the ballot soon. This week they laid out about $2 billion worth of building,…

Updated 4:13 p.m. Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted 7-2 Tuesday to spend $32 million on a renovation of Memorial Stadium near uptown. The plan for…

The new interim health director for Mecklenburg County starts work Monday. Alma Harris takes over for Marcus Plescia. He resigned after his leadership was…

For the last seven years, the Lake Norman Charter School has held its spring graduation at The Park Church in Charlotte.But a Washington D.C.-based group,…

An anti-toll business group in the Lake Norman area is trying to keep the issue of toll lanes on I-77 alive in the November election by backing candidates…

Monday, August 28, 2017On the first day of school at CMS, we spend an hour talking about the history of a high school that, at one time, served as a…

The hottest speaking slot in town — if you're a Republican — is at CPAC. Especially if you are eyeing a spot on the shortlist of Trump's vice presidential hopefuls.

JazzArts Charlotte presents the regional premiere of “We Insist” during the 60th anniversary of this jazz suite’s groundbreaking artistic statement of civil rights and social justice. “We Insist,” Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite, is a classic protest jazz album released in 1960 on themes related to the civil rights movement. This performance, created on Charlotte’s Black Lives Matter mural plaza, is presented in conjunction with Black History Month. Composer and drummer Max Roach, born in Newland, North Carolina, is considered one of the most important jazz drummers in history. He is one of the many influential jazz musicians from this region that makes the Carolina’s a well of jazz history. The Carolina’s continues to be a source of world-class jazz musicians. There is a historic link between jazz and civil rights. As the leading genre of music of the 1950s and ’60s, it offered both a common ground between white and black communities and created an artistic outlet for the message of equality. Music led by special guest trumpeter Sean Jones. Jones is an internationally-recognized performer, leader, composer, and educator, served as lead trumpeter for Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra and is currently the President of Jazz Education Network. Performed on the Black Lives Matter mural as a combined artistic statement to reinforce the desire to elevate the message of social justice, equity and inclusion, and make it a priority. Sean Jones is joined by regional musicians, speakers, and dancers on the mural for an integrated artistic expression, then and now. This production was developed by JazzArts Charlotte, in partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners, Levine Museum of the New South, US Bank, and Knight Foundation. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: Sean Jones, trumpet Dawn Anthony, vocalist Elijah Freeman, tenor saxophone Lovell Bradford, piano Ocie Davis, drums Shannon Hoover, bass Tyrone Jefferson, trombone Johnny Vegara, congas Noah Munford, congas Gary Munford, congas Rajuma Bey, congas Dr. Willie Griffin, speaker & historian at the Levine Museum of the New South Quentin Talley, poet & Program Director at Hayti Heritage Center Tamara Williams, choreographer Dinora Ramirez, Lydia Heidt, & Raquelah Conyers, dancers

To cap off Jazz Appreciation Month and International Jazz Day, all are welcome for a FREE outdoor live music celebration featuring some of the best artists in the Charlotte region, the afternoon of Saturday April 30th. JazzArts Charlotte and Charlotte Center City Partners mark our city’s proclaimed “Jazz Appreciation Day” with a little jazz for everyone. Free and open to the public, a variety of the region’s top jazz musicians will rock the outdoor stage at Victoria Yards. The Smithsonian Museum of American History created this celebration in 2001 to recognize the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz. In 2013, Mayor Anthony Foxx declared April 30th Jazz Appreciation Day in Charlotte, in recognition of the impact jazz has had on creativity, art, heritage, diversity, and education on our community. Some of the most amazing names in jazz came from our community: Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Mary Lou Williams, Theloneious Monk, Max Roach. Join us April 30th to hear some of the regional musicians that might grow into that iconic status. As we celebrate the only truly American musical art form, this month we focus on the power of music to unite people. Today, we pause to “honor and recognize the outstanding work that all jazz artists, educators, and enthusiasts in the city of Charlotte presents.” Location: Victoria Yards is located in uptown Charlotte, at the corner of N. Tryon St. and College St. Parking along the street, and in 7th street station. An easy walk from the train. Make it a full day of music: bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the food trucks and beverages available. Free Event! Thank you to our supporters, Knight Foundation, Arts and Science Council, Infusion Fund, Doris Duke Foundation and our many donors who keep jazz thriving. Donations and tips appreciated. Enjoy the healing power of music! If you have the means, proceeds to JazzArts Charlotte benefit the musicians and infrastructure that keep jazz alive in our community. COVID Policy: At this time, masks are optional at Victoria Yards.