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Children of all ages can come and enjoy building and playing with LEGO’s. This program will allow for children to connect with other builders and work on creating different structures or a new challenge each month. Join us each month and let your creativity flow! *Registration Required* All children attending the program must be registered individually, and there is a limit of one caretaker per child. We ask that families participate in one Storytime a week. We ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to claim your registration spot. Any spots that have been unclaimed 5 minutes before the program’s start time will be given to walk-in participants. Masks are encouraged.

Join us at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site for the Slave Dwelling Project Weekend led by Mr. Joseph McGill, Founder and Executive Director of the Slave Dwelling Project. On April 29, 2022, visit us 8pm - 10pm for a conversation about how to discuss the institution of slavery at historic site around a campfire in “The Stories We Tell: Fireside Conversation.” Spaces are limited, so sign up ahead of time at jameskpolk.net/events.html. On April 30, 2022, join us for a whole day of living history to learn about the lives of the enslaved in “Inalienable Rights: Living History Through the Eyes of the Enslaved.” Hear from first-person interpreters, watch blacksmith and masonry demonstrations, and learn about the people who were enslaved on the Polk farm. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children 5-12 and seniors 62+.

Your Charlotte Symphony is going off the rails - and across the railroad tracks to Snug Harbor! Curated by clarinetist Samuel Sparrow, a trio of CSO musicians will perform high-voltage, avant-garde works at the Plaza Midwood venue. Enjoy an evening of innovative, unconventional works, featuring "And Legions Will Rise" by contemporary composer Kevin Puts. Jenny Topilow, violin Samuel Sparrow, clarinet Brice Burton, marimba Please note: This concert is general admission with standing room only. Limited street parking is available.

South End's main street, Camden Road, is transforming into an outdoor living room, where you can hang out, discover new food, play games, listen to music, and get creative as if you were in your own living room. (You don't even have to change out of your sweatpants.) Dance like a fool, work on a puzzle, get takeout, shop the great retail; the possibilities are endless at Camden Commons presented by Lowe's. Come hang out at Camden Commons on: -Sunday, April 24- 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Saturday, May 14 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Sunday, June 26 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LEARN MORE: https://southendclt.org/events/camden-commons

What are your goals for 2022? Is being “more active” on your list? Then get started with “Charlotte Walks: The WFAE Step Challenge.”

Commit to run, walk, roll, swim, cycle or row for 4 weeks. While you’re on the move, listen to your favorite shows – Charlotte Talks, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, FAQ City or SouthBound.

A portion of your registration fee will support WFAE’s local and regional news coverage.

Share your progress on social media by using #WFAECLTWalks.

Average Daily Distance Goals:
1. "Charlotte Walks" to Davidson & Gastonia - 20.5 miles/week (82 miles total)
2. "Charlotte Walks" to Asheville & Raleigh - 136 miles/week (544 miles total)
3. "Charlotte Walks" to Manteo & Murphy - 281.25 miles/week (1,125 miles total)

Alfonso Lopez, violin and Michele Tabor, piano return to Belmont Abbey for a concert of music from Europe and the Americas including the USA, Cuba, Peru, and Venezuela. Returning to our series for the fifth time the duo never fails to please. Selections range from classical to works that migrated to the popular music field. The January 24, 2022, concert will be held at 8:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC. There will be in-person attendance with masks required. The concert is free to the public. Donations are gladly accepted. Details can be found at https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/campus-life/arts-at-the-abbey/

On Saturday, February 26, 2022, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center will host its third annual Communication Counts Walk/Run at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte. Friends and family members will join together for a 5K walk/run, Kids Dash, and Senior Stroll in the park. This event will raise critical funds that provide access to superior speech-language and hearing services that empower and transform lives to anyone in need in our community.

Directed by Emmanuel Barbe, this classic tale follows the story of two young lovers separated by their parent’s hatred for one another. Reconciliation is possible but at a terrible cost. Join us for the story that has survived centuries of re-telling. Iconic, dynamic, poetic, and above all, romantic - Free Reign Theatre is proud to bring you, William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Rated PG-13 for intimacy and simulated violence between characters.

Virtual program offering: Due to continued public health concerns, this program will only be offered virtually via Zoom. Speaker: Michael Perry - Gardener, designer, blogger known as 'Mr. Plant Geek’ Michael Perry introduces us to his weird and wacky plant show featuring some of the biggest, smallest, unluckiest, smelliest and otherwise fascinating plants! A self-proclaimed plant geek, he will share some great stories about these unusual plants, perhaps inspiring you to check them out yourself! For a truly interactive experience, consider purchasing the wild berry he will address during his talk: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MF2BYPT. Even if you receive it after the talk, it still might be fun!

Lenoir NC artist Tyler Stephens, a/k/a “Sour Steve,” will present his hand cut collage art exhibition “All Riot on the Western Front” at the Caldwell Arts Council April 1-May 27, 2022. By combining vintage pre-war and post-war adverts of the 1930’s-1950’s with more modern imagery of our current political and social landscape, Sour Steve’s art challenges the viewer to confront the incongruities and political paradoxes of our modern society. The Caldwell Arts council is open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm.

"Inventive" (ArtsKnoxville) conductor Joshua Gersen leads a program anchored by the haunting and poetic Violin Concerto by American composer Samuel Barber with violinist Jinjoo Cho. Joshua Gersen, conductor Jinjoo Cho, violin ERROLLYN WALLEN Mighty River BARBER Violin Concerto SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, "Rhenish" This weekend's appearance of Jinjoo Cho is made possible in part by a generous gift from Ralph Grier.

Grab a craft beer and kick back with the Charlotte Symphony at On Tap! Entering its sixth season, this popular series features a more intimate orchestra experience with classical and contemporary tunes from a diverse range of composers - all within the laid-back environment of a neighborhood brewery. March 22 Program Alex Wilborn, principal trumpet Jonathan Kaplan, trumpet Byron Johns, horn Thomas Burge, trombone Scott Hartman, principal bass trombone J.S. BACH My Spirit Be Joyful MAURER 3 Pieces EWALD Brass Quintet No. 2 BEIBL Ave Maria ENRIQUE CRESPO Vals Peruano BOZZA Sonatine for Brass Quintet, II. Andante ma non troppo MEACHAM Salute to Glenn Miller Note: This concert is general admission with limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. Feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs. On Tap concerts are special events with limited ticket availability.

Everybody's very favorite little elephant comes to life in The Story of Babar. This popular children's story is eloquently set to music by Francis Poulenc. Christopher James Lees, conductor About the Family Series: These one-hour concerts engage all the senses and make learning about the orchestra fun! Perfect for kids ages 4-9.

“Who’s the Real Ambassador?” So sang Louis Armstrong, in a performance of Dave Brubeck’s composition, The Real Ambassador (1961). Is it the political diplomat, sent overseas to ease political tensions? Or is it the cultural ambassador, sent overseas to perform and win the hearts of dignitaries and the public? This four week class focuses on jazz ambassadors, beginning with Cold War ambassadors Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, and Benny Goodman. Part of a series of virtual workshops taught by Dr. Kelsey Klotz, this month, during Jazz Appreciation Month, we explore what made a useful representative of American democracy. Dr. Kelsey Klotz is a lecturer in UNC Charlotte’s Department of Music. In 2016, with a PhD in musicology. As an educator, Dr. Klotz teaches critical listening as a method for musical analysis and encountering perspectives different from one’s own. Her approach to the confluence of music and history offers a deep dive into the focal topic, relating that to influences of and to the societal environment of the time, and implications to today. Special Thanks to our program sponsors: Infusion Fund , North Carolina Arts Council, Knight Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, Charlotte Woman’s Club, and Akers Foundation

The mission of the Charlotte Kid's Fest is to expand educational & entertainment options for the children and their families in the Charlotte area.Our fun festival, all activities are free thanks to our lead sponsors UNC Charlotte & University City PartnersThe festival will consist of six main areas.Create Zone will focus on interactive activities such as crafts creation area and workshops. Presented by WalmartDance Zone will be the place to boogie down all day with the Chick-fil-A University Place cows and your favorite Marvel heroesDiscover Zone will host interactive performing arts experiences from dance to live music performances.Learn zone will offer interactive science activities along with other fun educational experiences. Presented by Duke EnergyPlay Zone will focus on outdoor and healthy activities from sports, games and contest. Presented by the Atrium Health FoundationGo Zone is set to feature BIG construction and emergency vehicles.Charlotte's favorite food trucks will be onsite too. See the full list of participants at CharlotteKidsFest.orgParking will be free. Plus, you can take the light rail to the JW Clay stationThis event benefits the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation. 

June 21-October 22, 2022 (Tuesday-Saturday) FREE ADMISSION The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is proud to announce a new exhibit coming this summer. The exhibit was created in conjunction with The Dover Library’s University Archives at Gardner Webb University and The Earl Scruggs Center. Bound by Faith: The Bibles of Cleveland County offers visitors a look at some of the Bibles that were owned by Cleveland County residents and some of the interesting ways in which they were used in the secular world of the 19th and 20th centuries. This exhibit features several Bibles which include The O. Max Gardner Inaugural Bible, The O.M. Mull Inaugural Bible, a 1648 Field Bible, and many others. In addition to this collection, we are pulling several Bibles, Hymnals, and other items from our own collections to add to the story. Generous Support for Bound by Faith: The Bibles of Cleveland County provided by The O. Max Gardner Foundation. Special thanks to the Gardner-Webb Visual Arts Department and The Earl Scruggs Center.

Four amazing bands gather at Devil's Logic for a day of jazz, great food, and the cleanest, crushable beer! Presented by Postle Global Solutions and Patt Mostle, BREWJAZZ features four jazz groups from CLT. Alongside live music, BREWJAZZ will host a Brewhouse Market (1pm-5pm), local artists, live painting, Patt Attack Horn Squad, delicious bites from The Hangar, and more! While this is a free event, we will be collecting money for JazzArts Charlotte. JazzArts Charlotte is an organization designed to foster the jazz community in The Queen City one student at a time. One way that this will be accomplished is that one dollar from every select BREWJAZZ pint will be donated back to the organization. Location: Devil's Logic Brewing Time: 1-6PM Music Schedule: 2pm: Ron Brendle 4TET 3pm: JazzArts Allstars 4pm: JS3 5pm: Conn/Davis Duo BREWJAZZ is proudly sponsored by Charlotte is Creative, Armada Skateshop, 7 Level Home, Devil's Logic Brewing, Deely and Laws of Compass Realty, Ron Everhart Criminal Defense, Mark Andrews, and Postle Global Solutions. https://www.facebook.com/events/1607912399572476

Thriving in the Midst of Uncertainty! Ladies of Charlotte, mark your calendars and invite a friend to Thriving in the Midst of Uncertainty Half Day Retreat on Saturday, April 30th from 9-12pm. What does it mean to Thrive? It means to prosper and flourish; as women, in supporting both our personal needs and the needs of others, “thriving” often feels out of reach! When things are uncertain, trusting God to fulfill his promise is an act of faith. Cost is $25. Snacks and materials provided. Childcare is available upon request.

South End's main street, Camden Road, is transforming into an outdoor living room, where you can hang out, discover new food, play games, listen to music, and get creative as if you were in your own living room. (You don't even have to change out of your sweatpants.) Dance like a fool, work on a puzzle, get takeout, shop the great retail; the possibilities are endless at Camden Commons presented by Lowe's. Come hang out at Camden Commons on: -Sunday, April 24- 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Saturday, May 14 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Sunday, June 26 - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LEARN MORE: https://southendclt.org/events/camden-commons

Bring your ax, step on the Stage Door Theater stage and match your skills with Charlotte’s jazz musician community. In the great tradition of jazz, this is how the music is born. Jazz music and it’s most pivotal innovations were born out of jam sessions. Jazz is a communal music, where musicians incorporate call and response, and bounce ideas off of each other. This is the essence of jazz music. Everyone is invited. Join in the experience. Charlotte SHOUT! is an aspirational multi-week festival designed to showcase our community by celebrating Charlotte's creativity and innovation through art, music, food, and ideas. Located primarily in Uptown Charlotte, SHOUT! will feature exceptionally curated programming from around the corner and around the world. Learn more about #SHOUT events April 1-17: https://www.charlotteshout.com/