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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.

The internationally acclaimed St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Dr. Anton Armstrong, will perform at First United Methodist Church in Charlotte on Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. as part of its 2022 national tour.

The St. Olaf Choir has set a gold standard for choral singing, and the ensemble’s 75 singers and Armstrong will perform in 8 cities from Tuesday, May. 31, through Wednesday, June. 8. Tickets are available for all tour concerts online at stolaf.edu/tickets. For the Charlotte performance, tickets are $30 for adults, and $10 for all students.

This critically acclaimed jazz vocal group has refined their musical story to a high art with close-knit voicings, inspired arrangements, and an unparalleled vocal blend. From hard driving swing to lush ballads, you’ll hear adventurous and meaningful renditions of many of your favorites from the American songbook.

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.

Kicking off the inaugural High Country Jazz Festival is the 1956 classic film High Society, with performances by Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong, shown at the newly-renovated and re-imagined 1938 Appalachian Theatre.

Come find your treasures: new and gently used clothing, accessories, toys, kitchen items,
household & decorative items, and boutique items including Coach, Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton, and more. Something for everyone!
All proceeds benefit the programs of the Salvation Army

Generational Wealth Educators is a financial literacy and community-based nonprofit. This EXPO will be the Grand Entrance to the community.
Our goal is to bring small businesses and families together to network, enjoy family time and connect to like-minded people. We will have food trucks, businesses, games, and activities for children and families. We look forward to helping our community and having fun while doing it.

Charlotte remains last among the 50 largest US cities and Mecklenburg 99 out of 100 counties in upward mobility. A city task force was devised and identified three interrelated determinants that have the greatest influence on the opportunity trajectory of an individual – Early Care and Education, College and Career Readiness, and Child and Family Stability. Early Care and Education, as well as Child and Family Stability, is the top priority of Smart Start of Mecklenburg County. Funding and/or operating over 20 programs throughout the community, Smart Start and its partners work tirelessly to improve conditions for our County’s youngest citizens so that they can be successful in life. From administering the County’s MECK Pre-K program to over 1,600 children this year to driving awareness campaigns around early brain development, Smart Start-funded programs are paving the way for positive futures for the over 80,000 children under age five in our community. This year’s Opportunity for Influence Campaign brings together early childhood professionals and dedicated individuals from throughout the community. Our virtual event, Opportunity for Influence: a Digital Experience and campaign allows us to focus on the opportunities being provided for children prenatal-to-five throughout Mecklenburg County while highlighting the work being done daily by local Influencers – everyday champions who are positively impacting young people in our County. We hope you will join us in this engaging discussion and show your commitment to influencing the outcome for our young children.

We Give Summit ignites and unites all of us in the powerful movement of collective giving. Open to giving circle members, community leaders, philanthropy experts and social impact newcomers, we'll celebrate innovation and growth in collective giving as we navigate a changing landscape and reimagine our futures. Join us May 11-14, 2022 to be on the cutting edge of social impact. This virtual event will feature live and on-demand sessions centered on this year's theme: Forward Together. Here's a quick event overview: - 20+ sessions happening May 11-14 including fireside chats, panel discussions, and networking - 50+ incredible speakers who are making an impact in their communities through collective action including Vu Le of NonprofitAF.com, Cheryl Dorsey of Echoing Green, and Angela Glover Blackwell of PolicyLink - Hundreds of giving circle members and supporters from around the world connecting with one another - All sessions are FREE (Suggested donation: $100) Session topics will cover everything from building cross-racial solidarity to tips for having open conversations about giving. Donate $50 or more when registering and you’ll receive a swag box in the mail (while supplies last!) Register now at WeGiveSummit.org

Join Atkins Library for a panel discussion featuring Mirsad Hadžikadić, professor in the Department of Software and Information Systems at UNC Charlotte, who is running for the Bosniak presidential council seat in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2022. Hadžikadić will be joined by journalist Clark Curtis, whose book, "The Odyssey for Democracy: Embracing the Vision of Hope and Change in Bosnia and Herzegovina," covered Hadžikadić’s previous run for presidency in 2018 and was published by Atkins Library. John Cox, Associate Professor of History and Global Studies at UNC Charlotte, will moderate the discussion. Hadžikadić will discuss why he felt called to run for president in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2018 and again this year. He will discuss the ongoing political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and how the invasion of Ukraine might affect other Balkan states. The panel will be held both in-person in Atkins Library and virtually on Zoom. Registration is required.

Sing for Spring! The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA) is presenting a patriotic themed concert featuring the Piedmont Choral Society and the West Cabarrus High School choral program at Frank Liske Amphitheater on May 22nd. Admission to this family-friendly event is free. Complimentary refreshments will be available and seating will open at 2:00 pm. The concert begins at 3:00 pm. This event is sponsored by Shoe Show and other area businesses/individuals. Donations in support of SAWA programs will be gratefully accepted. Frank Liske Park is located at 4001 Stough Rd. SW, Concord, NC 28027-8960. Please note that amphitheater seating has no back support, so attendees may wish to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Service animals only, please.