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Speaker: Dr. Larry Mellichamp - Professor, Horticulturist, Author Despite damage from storms, people seem to want to plant trees of all types in their yards and feel it adds value to their property. BUT... not all species are equal. Homeowners should consider which trees are sturdy, long-lived, disease-free, beautiful, and most compatible with their lives; and, in contrast, which can become more difficult to manage. A $30 tree might be good as a youngster, but become a beast in the landscape costing $3,000 to remove in a few decades. What will their future be? Dr. Mellichamp will discuss the process of selecting the best tree species, point out some pitfalls of poor decisions as to species and site selection and will answer any questions about trees. Think about trees in your future.

The new special exhibition Mental Health: MIND MATTERS explores the stigma of mental illness while illustrating the facts—mental illness is common; it can happen to anyone, and it is treatable. Featuring hands-on activities and multimedia experiences, this exhibition explores the science behind our feelings and how we experience the world around us. As part of this exhibition, you will: - Peer into mini-dioramas depicting how attitudes toward people with mental illnesses have varied over time. - Try answering simple questions while hearing voices to experience what it’s like to live inside someone else’s head. - Play an emotion recognition game using only facial expressions. - Write down your worries and destroy them in the Worry Shredder. - Hear from people in their own words about living with mental illness. - Move your body to the beat and learn about the connection between physical activity and mental health.

Described as the tragedy of a man who gave his life, or sold it, in pursuit of the American Dream. Set in the 1940s New York, the story is told through a montage of memories, dreams, confrontations and arguments as Willy Loman, a traveling salesman who is disappointed with his life appears to be slipping into senility. Burdened by financial woes and distanced from his wife and two grown sons, the increasingly unstable Willy dwells on memories of his family and career as he looks back to find out what went wrong with his life.- Tony Award-Best Play - Pulitzer Prize for Drama - New York Drama Critics Award - Tony Award for Best Revival

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

Based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, this is the tale of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe–a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. Alas Pinkalicious needs a way out of her pink predicament, and joined by her family they find unity and appreciation in the quirks that define us all. This best-selling show will excite fans of all ages!

Join us for a casual walk or bike ride (your choice!) as we explore one of Mecklenburg County’s newest greenways! This free event is co-hosted by Sustain Charlotte, Partners for Parks, and the Carolina Thread Trail. You’ll have an opportunity to speak with staff and volunteers from these organizations as we discuss the importance of growing our network of greenways. We’ll begin with a short discussion outdoors, and will then continue with a guided walk and bike ride. This is a family-friendly event that is suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Saturday, January 22, 2022 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Starting & ending location: President James K. Polk Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, NC 28134. Look for the Sustain Charlotte tent when you arrive! All participants will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival. We will follow CDC and local health guidance including social distancing, and we ask that you not attend if you are experiencing any covid symptoms or would otherwise put other attendees at risk. Route: When you register, please indicate if you plan to walk or bike. The route is approximately 1.8 miles each way, for a total of 3.6 miles. We will stop multiple times along the route to talk about the greenway. You are welcome to walk or bike less than this distance, or to add additional miles at the end of our time together. Continue the discussion with us after the main event at Waldhorn Restaurant (12101 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville). There is no outdoor seating available, but the bar area will be open. This is not an “official” part of the event and we ask each participant to consider their own level of comfort with gathering indoors. Rain date: In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed until Saturday, January 29th at 2:00 p.m. Registered attendees will receive an email notifying you of the change.

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, one of her father’s former students who hopes to find valuable work in the many notebooks her father left behind. How much of her father’s madness— or genius—will she inherit?

The Charlotte Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference is an event hosted and sponsored by UNC Charlotte’s School of Data Science and Lowe's, prior to our full-day Analytics Frontiers Conference. The conference aims to inspire, educate, and engage current and future data scientists in the Carolinas, regardless of gender, and to support women in the field by providing training, networking, and mentoring opportunities. Charlotte WiDS is an independent event organized by UNC Charlotte's WiDS Ambassador to Stanford University's Global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference held at Stanford University and an estimated 150 locations worldwide. All genders are invited to attend WiDS regional events, which feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.

Deborah is a college professor in NYC who returns to Davidson to wrap up the estate of her deceased aunt. Through letters and mementoes she finds in her aunt's old house, Deborah gains a fuller understanding of the challenges her aunt and the black residents of the small college town faced as they encountered racism and other hurdles in their everyday lives. Deborah's return to Davidson opens a Pandora’s Box of emotions that has been long locked away. Prophesy is an original script written by local playwright Nichole Palmer based on actual experiences of local residents. The Lake Norman community - black and white - will hear the hearts of their neighbors and realize that human decency, respect and real equity in every area of life has no color.
The community conversation will continue each night with a post-show talk back.
Written by Nichole M. Palmer
Directed by Nan-Lynn Nelson
13 and up due to sensitive subject matter
Advance Tickets: - $12 plus NC Sales Tax
May 26 - 29, 2022 Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 8pm; Sunday @ 2pm
Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street, Davidson

Voices From The Past is a unique living history event told by 50 portrayers telling the stories of our founding fathers, civic leaders, pioneering women, and a few interesting characters. Join us for this free event presented by the Mecklenburg Historical Association Docents.

Hoopaugh Grading Company is hosting a Spring Career Fair on Saturday, May 14th from 10 AM - 1 PM. If you, or someone you know is looking for a rewarding career, in a fast-paced industry, we invite you to join us at the event! Our team will be sharing information about our open positions and benefits as well as conducting on-site interviews and receiving applications!

The event will take place HGC's state-of-the-art 20,000 sq. ft. training facility, the HGC Academy, located at 10345 Nations Ford Road, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28273

The Carolina Country Music Festival has partnered with One Blood and McDonald’s of the Greater Carolinas to put on a blood drive. All donors will receive a limited edition CCMF t-shirt, a ticket to the McDonald’s Thursday Kickoff Concert and a FREE Wellness Checkup. Donors must register in advance and visit the McDonald’s on 305 S Cannon Blvd. in Kannapolis between 10 AM–6 PM on Wednesday, May 4th to participate. Schedule your appointment to give blood online - Register: https://donorportal.oneblood.org/donate-now/donation-centers-list-select-time?type=md&driveID=1227088&driveStart=1651672800&driveEnd=1651701600 See below for the full schedule of OneBlood Donation Drives: Tuesday, May 2 McDonald’s, 1909 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054 Tuesday, May 3 McDonald’s, 505 N Main St., Belmont, NC 28012 Wednesday, May 4 McDonald’s, 350 S Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Thursday, May 5 McDonald’s, 7051 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28210

he Carolina Country Music Festival has partnered with One Blood and McDonald’s of the Greater Carolinas to put on a blood drive. All donors will receive a limited edition CCMF t-shirt, a ticket to the McDonald’s Thursday Kickoff Concert and a FREE Wellness Checkup. Donors must register in advance and visit the McDonald’s on 7051 South Blvd. in Charlotte between 10 AM–6 PM on Thursday, May 5th to participate. Donors at this location will also receive a free McDonald’s meal for participating. Schedule your appointment to give blood online - Register: https://donorportal.oneblood.org/donate-now/donation-centers-list-select-time?type=md&driveID=1227089&driveStart=1651759200&driveEnd=1651788000 See below for the full schedule of OneBlood Donation Drives: Tuesday, May 2 McDonald’s, 1909 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054 Tuesday, May 3 McDonald’s, 505 N Main St., Belmont, NC 28012 Wednesday, May 4 McDonald’s, 350 S Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Thursday, May 5 McDonald’s, 7051 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28210

The Kings Mountain Little Theater presents "Four Weddings and an Elvis", a comedy directed by Wendy Walega. The play revolves around a wedding chapel where lovers can be married by an Elvis impersonator. Laughs abound when people find love in unusual people in unusual places.

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.

Want to give back and share your professional experience to make a difference? Have you wondered about joining a nonprofit board? We hope you’ll join us for an interactive and informative 75 minute workshop to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of board members, things to consider prior to joining a board, and next steps for getting involved. Nonprofit Board Leadership: Get Engaged! Virtual Workshop Monday, May 9, 2022, from 7:00pm-8:30pm Registration is FREE, but required. This workshop is being facilitated by Social Venture Partners Charlotte (SVP), a local nonprofit venture philanthropy organization that has invested over $1.8 Million and thousands of skills-based volunteer hours in innovative local nonprofits attacking social and economic inequality in Charlotte. SVP Charlotte strengthens nonprofits through capacity building and financial investment. Leading the workshop will be SVP’s Executive Director, Kristin Beck, and two SVP Partners Scott Brennan and Denise Burkard who bring their own experience as nonprofit board members.

Comedian Elon Gold will share his wit at Jewish Family Services' "Live Laugh Give Comedy Night."

Elon has made ten appearances on ‘The Tonight Show’ and had a recurring role on the FOX hit show, ‘Bones’.

Elon was a writer/performer on ABC’s ‘The Dana Carvey Show’ and has guest starred on ‘Frasier’, ‘The Mentalist’, ‘Chappelle’s Show’ among others.

He recently made stellar appearances on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” and Comedy Central’s “This Week At The Comedy Cellar”. His routines have gone viral and are shared by millions around the globe.

He is also currently featured in the HULU movie “The Binge” and in season 3 of HBO’s “Crashing” playing his most challenging role yet…himself.

Elon can next be seen opposite Larry David in a recurring role on the upcoming 11th season of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’.

WFAE is pleased to be a community partner.

Thursday, May 5, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. - Opening Reception for Anne Pell Harkness – Let There Be Music. Free to the public. Be among the first to view the new exhibition and meet the artist. Cash bar available. Anne Pell Harkness: Let There Be Music is sponsored by Hilliard Family Foundation. https://fb.me/e/50G6CN9ps

Thursday, May 5 – July 16 - Exhibition: Anne Pell Harkness – Let There Be Music. A solo exhibition featuring the work of Anne Pell Harkness, who uses the elements of line, shape and color to support her design focus. Free to the public. The Galleries of the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord. Cabarrusartscouncil.org Open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Hilliard Foundation.