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An amazing array of handcrafted pottery from over 50 potters will be offered at this outdoor event. Functional, contemporary and sculptural pottery and garden art made by regional potters will be available at this long standing spring event. Free parking and admission.

Explore the brilliance of birds and delve into the mysteries of the avian brain as explored in the international bestseller, The Genius of Birds. Join Ackerman and experience her adventures firsthand, from the beaches of Barbados to the rainforests of New Caledonia, as she shares stories and stunning photos from her journey to better understand the feathered geniuses around us. Learn how birds make and use their own tools, teach one another new skills, count, navigate, exercise astonishing feats of memory, create works of art, communicate in ways that resemble language, and even pass along cultural traditions. Photo credit: Christine McCluskey

An award-winning musical based on the adored movie which follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all, but her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle charms her way into the prestigious law school, with her Chihuahua, Bruiser, in tow. Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Brimming with slapstick comedy, this delightful farce is complete with slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, falling trousers, and—of course —flying sardines! A hilarious behind-the-scenes peek at an acting troupe rehearsing and performing a flop called Nothing On. Despite nerves, flubbed lines, missed cues and technical difficulties, they make it through rehearsal and open the show. As time goes by, things deteriorate until pandemonium ensues during a disaster of a performance that threatens the old saying, “The show must go on!”

The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

The Award-winning animated film and stage play comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale. Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular characters and hit musical numbers that will entertain the entire family!

The Analytics Frontiers Conference is the largest data science conference in the region, attracting more than 500 thought leaders, scientists, and business executives from different industries and academia. The Analytics Frontiers Conference, sponsored by UNC Charlotte, will feature tracks in Explainable AI, Ethics in AI, The Future of AI, AI Adoption, Natural Language Processing, Industry Case Studies and more.

Dorothy Gilliam is the former president of the National Association of Black Journalists, where she served from 1993-95. She also is a former fellow of the Freedom Forum at the Media Studies Center at Columbia University as well as at the Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Gilliam is most well-known as the first Black reporter at the Washington Post, where she started working in 1961. After leaving the newspaper later that decade to spend time with her family, she returned to the Post in 1972, ultimately working there for more than 30 years and eventually starting a column that focused on issues involving education, politics and race.

In recent years, Gilliam has been honored for her life’s work, earning a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Post in 2010 and the Foremother Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Center for Health Research in 2019, which goes to “women who expanded women’s horizons, improved our communities and made remarkable contributions to our country,” according to a NCHR release. Gilliam also wrote a memoir, “Trailblazer: A Pioneering Journalist's Fight to Make the Media Look More Like America,” which was published in January 2019.

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