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Speaker: Felder Rushing, Gardener, Author Gardening is more than, as Voltaire put is, "sitting in the shade and saying "oh how wonderful"... but it is also much more than horticultural chores! Finding and following your bliss, using all senses, all seasons, encouraging wildlife, and sharing with others are what set us apart from farmers.

Speaker: Sue Stuart-Smith, Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Author The garden is often seen as a refuge, a place to forget worldly cares, removed from the “real” life that lies outside. But when we get our hands in the earth we connect with the cycle of life in nature through which destruction and decay are followed by regrowth and renewal. Drawing on her grandfather’s return from World War I, Sigmund Freud’s obsession with flowers and interviews with people from gardening projects in prisons, hospitals and in the community, Dr Stuart-Smith will discuss how gardening can answer to deep existential needs and present findings from recent research showing that connecting to nature alleviates symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression.

Join us for this free virtual event as we hear from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation staff about their plans to provide more opportunities for residents to play in parks and stroll or bike on greenways. You'll also hear from several community-based groups as they share the work they're doing to support parks and nature preserves, park amenities, facilities, and greenway trails. As always, we'll host a Q&A session and talk about ways for YOU to get involved! This event is co-hosted by Sustain Charlotte, Partners for Parks, and the Carolina Thread Trail.

Donate electronics and technology on February 25! Purge your home from unused electronics and support Northwood’s sustainability efforts! Donate new or used electronics of all conditions to Goodwill’s Dell Reconnect program. Bring donations to the Cabo Fish Taco Ballantyne parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon on February 25. View Goodwill’s donation guidelines. Donors are welcome to enjoy two $3.50 signature tacos from Cabo Fish Taco Ballantyne, from 11 a.m. to noon. Cabo Fish Taco Ballantyne, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277

The Coasters - Sunday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. If you love the doo-wop generation of music and high energy, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters is the show to see! You’ll be whisked back into an era where doo-wop music ruled and The Coasters were on the top of their game! The Coasters, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, are known for such hits as “Poison Ivy”, “Charlie Brown”, Yakety Yak”, and many more. This group will have you dancing and singing in the aisle!
Tickets: $40 at https://bit.ly/thecoasters; Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord.

Art Walk on Union – Saturday, June 25, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Art Walk on Union is an all-day arts festival for artists and makers to sell their handmade artwork. The day features live music, food trucks, local brews & wines, plus participation from local galleries, shops and restaurants throughout downtown Concord. Sponsored by Waste Pro. Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord. More details for the public and for artists interested in having a booth at https://bit.ly/artwalkonunion.

A citywide, multiplatform experience that centers on and celebrates the lives, stories, and contributions of Black women in Charlotte.

Hosted by: Jessica Williams and Ohavia Phillips A live hip hop and R&B concert featuring Charlotte's most acclaimed recording artists.

Speakers: Mignon Durham - Gardener, Writer Nancy Duffy - Garden Designer In 2013, at 61 years of age, Mignon Durham purchased 2.77 long-neglected acres in Asheville, North Carolina. Her goal was to design and build a LEED certified home. Along with SouthLight Builders as the contractor, she hired Nancy Duffy, founder of Muddy Boots Garden Design, to implement a multi-year garden design and installation. In less than seven years, the results are nothing short of stunning. Devotion, as the garden is called, includes formal gardens and extensive native woodland gardens. In 2020, during the year of Covid-19 sequestering, Mignon wrote the book Devotion: Diary of an Appalachian Garden to share her insights and meditations about gardening. The book includes an extensive index of plants, with hundreds of photographs, offering inspiration to all gardeners as well as the professional garden designer. Hear the story behind the story, as Mignon and Nancy share their experience, inspiration, and journey in growing this garden and writing a book. A recording of this program will be made available to all registrants.

Speaker: Abra Lee - Speaker, Writer, Horticulturist Black Americans have long laid out a cultural blueprint for garden design in their own personal spaces. In this conversation we will discuss these historic legacies and meet some influential people and the plants they used to beautify homes and communities. Please note: This program will not be recorded.

Artist Series: A Closer Look – Thursday, March 24, 7-9 p.m. A Closer Look Artist Series returns with CHD:WCK! and Eli Warren: two phenomenal artists from The Galleries' Texture exhibition.Listen and watch as they share behind-the-scenes stories, inspirations & artistic processes with you. Free and open to the public. Beer and wine available for purchase. Credit cards only. Masks required unless actively drinking. Let us know you're coming: https://forms.gle/LwuPH3XxmLPx7Pjp7 The Cabarrus Arts Council is located at 65 Union Street S in downtown Concord.

We Banjo 3 - Wednesday, April 28, 2022, 7:30 p.m. We Banjo 3 seamlessly converge the shared and varied traditions of Americana, Bluegrass, and Celtic music with pop-sensible songcraft to create a truly unique and gratifying signature sound. Brilliantly commanded instruments––banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and percussion––effortlessly elevate lead singer David Howley’s propulsive voice. Tickets: $39 at https://bit.ly/web3tix; Hotel sponsor Embassy Suites Concord; Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord.

Family Day - Saturday, May 21, 2022, 2021, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Join us for craft stations perfect for preschool/school age children and their families. Family Days are free and open to the public. English and Spanish speaking volunteers will help with crafts. Sponsored by Atrium Health. Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord. https://bit.ly/FamDayMay

Jake Blount - Friday, March 4, 2022, 8 p.m. Award-winning banjoist, fiddler, singer and scholar, Jake is a 2020 Strathmore Artist in Residence, a board member of Bluegrass Pride and a 2020 recipient of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize. Although he is proficient in multiple performance styles, he specializes in the music of Black and indigenous communities in the southeastern United States. Tickets: $30 at https://bit.ly/jakeblount Hotel sponsor Hilton Garden. Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord.


A Native American youth group from Washington state is visiting Charlotte! They will be sharing “Dancing Our Prayers” (DOP) at Avondale Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 10 AM. This service is by a team of Native teens of the Yakama Nation who travel locally, regionally, and nationally sharing their culture, spirituality, and way of life. Youth and staff of the DOP program of Mending Wings will drum and dance in full regalia, perform drama, give testimony, and speak on conciliation issues between Native and non-Native America. The greater community is invited to attend, bringing an open heart and mind, to experience this spiritual time of learning. Registration/RSVP is requested. www.avondalepresbychurch.org/dop More info: avondalepresbychurch.org/dop

Eight years ago Charlotte ranked 50 out of 50 in an upward mobility study from Harvard University. This bleak outlook for Charlotte's poorest residents was a wake up call for city officials and community members.

"EQUALibrium: A Public Conversation on Race and Equity in Charlotte" looks at what's been done and what still needs to happen to achieve upward mobility.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and others will discuss on Tuesday, March 8. This event is the first for WFAE's Race & Equity Team.

Confirmed panelists (subject to change):

• Sherri Chisholm, executive director of Leading on Opportunity
• Charis Blackmon, executive director of West Side Land Trust
• Vi Lyles, mayor of Charlotte
• Ely Portillo, assistant director of outreach & strategic partnerships at UNC Charlotte's Urban Institute
• Daniel Valdez, senior director of external affairs at Welcoming America
  

Moderator: Mary C. Curtis, a columnist for Roll Call and a senior leader with The OpEd Project

Join us as we host Stephanie Hurren, Director of HR, at the Charlotte Hornets and Queens alumni Donovan Marks, MBA '04, Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) at Nucor Corporation, and Kim Blue, MSOD '18, Chief People Officer, at OpenExchange, Inc. for a informative discussion on the impact of the pandemic and the #newnormal on recruitment, retention and employee engagement. The Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University’s campus community with an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences. The lecture events are hosted in an intimate setting where the audience can ask questions and hear personal and professional leadership experiences from our guests. The lecture begins at 5:30pm and a networking reception will immediately follow each lecture. Contact, Jane Williams, to learn more. Dial-In Information Please note instructions and a link to the virtual session will be emailed the week of the event.

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with a talk from Adrienne Nirdé, the Associate Director of the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission (NCAAHC) on February 26th from 11am-Noon. Learn about NCAAHC’s work preserving, protecting, and promoting North Carolina’s African American history, art, and culture. Hear about their initiatives, cultural trails, and the impact they are making across the state.

Every bird counts! It’s time for the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. Quietly stroll through the gardens or find a spot to sit and watch, counting birds and recording what you observe, which helps scientists in their study of birds. Volunteers from Wing Haven will be on hand providing guided walks, sharing educational information, and enjoying the count alongside you or your group. Recommended for everyone - children and adults, from bird novices to bird experts! Garden admission is FREE during the event - join us anytime 8 AM - 12 PM: - Friday, February 18* - Saturday, February 19* - Sunday, February 20 - Monday, February 21 * After 12 PM regular garden admission applies. Please register for this FREE event in advance.

Who’s ready for some trivia? Join Mooresville Public Library on FB Live at 7:00pm.