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Friday, May 6, 11:00 a.m. – Artist Talk: Anne Pell Harkness. Artist Anne Pell Harkness shares insight and behind-the-scene stories for her solo exhibition in The Galleries of the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord. Cabarrusartscouncil.org

In this play by Mark St. Germain running June 2- 25th, most know Dr Ruth Westheimer as a pioneering radio and television sex therapist. But few know the incredible journey that preceded it. From fleeing the Nazis in the Kindertransport and joining the Haganah in Jerusalem as a scout and sniper, to her struggles to succeed as a single mother coming to America. Noted psychologist Dr. Ruth recalls finding her unique place in this world through humor, brilliance, and realizing that size doesn’t matter.

Content: Strong sexual content. Recommended age is 14+.

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 1909 Hoffman Rd in Gastonia between 10 AM–6 PM on Monday, May 2nd to participate. Schedule your appointment to give blood online - Register: https://donorportal.oneblood.org/donate-now/donation-centers-list-select-time?type=md&driveID=1227083&driveStart=1651500000&driveEnd=1651528800 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, 305 S Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Thursday, May 5 McDonald’s, 7051 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28210

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 505 N Main St. in Belmont between 10 AM–6 PM on Tuesday, May 3rd to participate. Schedule your appointment to give blood online - Register: https://donorportal.oneblood.org/donate-now/donation-centers-list-select-time?type=md&driveID=1227093&driveStart=1651586400&driveEnd=1651615200 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

Broadway meets "Saturday Night Live" meets Charlotte in this musical parody.

"Charlotte Squawks" takes aim at everything from pop culture and sports to traffic and politics. Nothing from the Queen City is sacred!

See what the creative minds of WFAE's Mike Collins and attorney Brian Kahn come up with in "Charlotte Squawks: NC-17."

Check the Blumenthal website for a complete list of performances.

WFAE is pleased to be a media partner.

Huge Church Attic/Treasure Sale to benefit missions. Great Variety of items:

Garden, Art, Home Décor, Furniture, China, Crystal, Sports, Jewelry, Antiques, Kitchen, Linens, Rugs, Collectibles, Books, Kids games, Lamps, Holiday Décor, Office, Crafts, Electronics, Shoes, Toys, Tools and more!

Proceeds this year will benefit Ukrainian relief efforts.

The address listed for this event is the mailing address of the festival and the address for this culinary experience will be shared with ticket buyers the day before the event. Embark on a unique 5 course culinary experience with Chef T. Indulge in crafted Bourbon cocktails paired exquisitely with beef dishes showcasing varied skilled culinary techniques. This amazing and unique experience will be held at a beautiful rooftop deck in Uptown Charlotte. You will enjoy full views of the Uptown skyline during sunset as Chef T delights your pallet with her famous gourmet talents.

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.

Harlem-based Emmet Cohen Trio makes their Charlotte, NC debut at the JAZZ ROOM performing selections from Cohen’s latest album “Future Stride”, paying homage to Piano Greats of yesterday, with an innovative modern spin. Piano phenom, Emmet Cohen, brings his all-star trio featuring bassist Russell Hall and drummer Kyle Poole. The trio is known for its range and uplifting dynamism, representing Cohen’s “kaleidoscopic sense of musical narrative,” as noted in Downbeat Magazine. Expect to be treated to a master class in stylistic juxtapositions, including the melding of stride, blues, church, swing, bebop, free, and contemporary styles, resulting in the innovative sound of Jazz’s future. Emmet Cohen Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal artistic figures. Downbeat praised the "nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary" he employs to communicate with other musicians and audiences. He has appeared in venues around the globe, from the Newport Jazz Festival, to the Washington DC Kennedy Center, to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. His leadership and collaboration with artists like Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, and Jimmy Heath have led to his 4-album landmark “Masters Legacy Series” among other noteworthy albums including his latest 2021 release “Future Stride”. During the 2020 lockdown, Cohen developed "Live From Emmet's Place," a series of weekly performances by his trio and special guests livestreamed from his New York. And May 20 and 21, you’ll find him here, at the JAZZ ROOM. More about Emmet Cohen: https://www.emmetcohen.com/ FEATURING Emmet Cohen, piano Russell Hall, bass Kyle Poole, drums The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear. Note on COVID Policies: As an affiliate organization of Blumenthal Performing Arts, JazzArts Charlotte will be following BPA COVID-19 venue policies and safety guidelines throughout the season. See details. Thank you to the program sponsors and supporters, who each bring jazz alive in Charlotte: Bank of America, Infusion Fund, Knight Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, North Carolina Arts Council, and O’s Place Jazz.

This free community health fair allows the most vulnerable persons across our city that may otherwise go with little to no health screening obtain a standard health screening. In addition, attendants will get the opportunity to learn more about their eligibility for health care coverage.

Marvin Ridge High School proudly presents The Wizard of Oz - March 11 & 18 at 7pm and March 12 & 19 at 2pm - with a Character Meet and Greet on Saturday, March 12 from 12-1:30pm. We're off to see the Wizard!

Italian musical concepts can be heard in works of Catalonian Francesc Valls, Antonio Soler and Domenico Scarlatti. Iberian folk idioms can be heard in many of Scarlatti’s sonatas written for Maria Barbara, Princess of Portugal, later Queen of Spain. Valls, a generally unknown composer, created a unique setting of Psalm 42. Soler’s setting of the first part of the Lamentations of Jeremiah suits the Lenten season with viola da gamba solo and double bass accompanying the voice. The low strings give the works a unique character. This concert is an opportunity to hear music rarely published or heard.

Italian musical concepts can be heard in works of Catalonian Francesc Valls, Antonio Soler and Domenico Scarlatti. Iberian folk idioms can be heard in many of Scarlatti’s sonatas written for Maria Barbara, Princess of Portugal, later Queen of Spain. Valls, a generally unknown composer, created a unique setting of Psalm 42. Soler’s setting of the first part of the Lamentations of Jeremiah suits the Lenten season with viola da gamba solo and double bass accompanying the voice. The low strings give the works a unique character. This concert is an opportunity to hear music rarely published or heard.

This April, Kids City Children's Ministry of Light of Christ United Methodist Church in Ballantyne will host its second annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. The Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 9th. Families can start their hunt any time between 10:00 am and 11:45 am at Light of Christ Church, 9106 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC 28277. Clues involving the Easter story will be shared by a Light of Christ volunteer at each stop, taking families to five different locations within a 5-mile radius. The Easter Bunny will be spotted along the way! A special treat will be shared with each child at the conclusion of the Egg Hunt. This event is free for all families in the community! If you have any questions, please contact Grace Zelen at kidscity@locumc.org. Please register at https://lightofchrist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1203843 . We look forward to seeing you!

Join us for Hemophilia of North Carolina’s 8th Annual Charlotte Family Festival & Walk for Bleeding Disorders. Enjoy fun for the whole family! Your dog is welcome too! Walk a 2.5K (1.5M) lap or two for a full 5K (3M) and enjoy fun for the entire family, including face-painting, balloons, a photo booth, performances, music, and more, all to support Hemophilia of North Carolina, the only nonprofit organization in North Carolina that supports people with bleeding disorders. As Hemophilia of North Carolina’s largest FUNdraiser, 100% of the proceeds are used support critical programs and services that benefit the bleeding disorders community across North Carolina. We hope you will join us! Registration Fee: $25 for adults, children are free Sponsorships are still available. Contact festival@hemophilia-nc.org for more information.

Rain or shine, free & open to the public! Presented by local nonprofit Charlotte Region Arts, Fibers, and Textiles (CRAFT) Guild, CRAFT Fest will feature vendor booths, a viewers-choice art show, live skills demonstrations, crafting classes and food trucks. Crafters interested in reserving vendor space or submitting art show pieces can apply online at WeCraftCLT.org. The deadline for applications is Saturday, March 12. A full schedule of demonstrations and class times will be available online prior to the festival’s start.

Join 24 Foundation in celebrating 21 years of changing the course of cancer. Come ride or stride at the 24 Hours of Booty charity non-competitive cycling and walking event in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood or create your own virtual “UnLooped” event. Funds raised support organizations dedicated to cancer navigation and survivorship. For more information or to register, visit https://www.24foundation.org/

Statesville, NC artist Karen Parker will present her exhibit titled “Remote Work” at the Caldwell Arts Council June 3 – July 29, 2022.

Her academic realism relies on classical masters for a foundation in realistic draftsmanship, accurate use of color, and studied composition, while attempting to incorporate modern themes and subjects.

The Caldwell Arts Council is open Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Visit caldwellarts.com for more information.

Delfeayo Marsalis is one of the top trombonists, composers and producers in jazz today. Under his direction and anchored by Dirty Dozen Brass Band founder Roger Lewis on bari sax, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra sings and swings with confidence and soul performing blues and standards that combine riff-playing, spontaneous arrangements and the New Orleans secondline groove. The Uptown Jazz Orchestra keeps the old-school jazz traditions alive.

The concert is a part of the inaugural High Country Jazz Festival featuring 11 events at 7 venues in Boone and Blowing Rock. It is a fundraiser for the Appalachian Theatre, Boone Sunrise Rotary, and the Jazz Studies Program at Appalachian State University.

Whether at the piano or drums, Stephen Gordon takes the audience along his musical journey. Including something for everyone, Stephens draws the listeners in and leaves them wanting more.

Performance is outdoors in the event tent at Blowing Rock's beautiful Chetola Resort & Spa.

The concert is a part of the inaugural High Country Jazz Festival featuring 11 events at 7 venues in Boone and Blowing Rock. It is a fundraiser for the Appalachian Theatre, Boone Sunrise Rotary, and the Jazz Studies Program at Appalachian State University.