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JazzArts Charlotte presents its student jazz ambassadors – the JazzArts Youth All-Stars return to the Victoria Yards stage for a special Saturday afternoon performance. This group of exceptional high school musicians will perform original compositions along with their interpretations of your favorite jazz standards, as part of a full day of jazz across uptown, for 2022 Charlotte Shout!

JazzArts Charlotte presents 2022 NEA Jazz Master, New Orleans cultural torchbearer, and saxophonist Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr., for a FREE jazz youth student workshop, in conjunction with his JAZZ ROOM weekend performances. As a part of our Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) program offerings, JazzArts Charlotte welcomes music students from the Charlotte area and beyond to learn from one of today’s most legendary jazz music educators. All skill levels and instruments are welcome. Donald Harrison: A master of every era of jazz, soul, funk, and classical music, Donald Harrison Jr has created three influential styles of jazz: nouveau swing, a modern second-line, and quantum jazz. Awarded the 2022 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy, Donald Harrison Jr. is recognized as Big Chief of Congo Square in Afro-New Orleans culture, sharing that unique New Orleans jazz with the world, and mentoring artists as diverse as The Notorious Big, Jonathon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, and Esperanza Spaulding. "The real work you do will shine through like the sun on a clear day." - Donald Harrison https://donaldharrison.com/ COVID Policy: At this time, masks are optional in the VAPA Center. Thank you to the program sponsors and supporters, who each bring jazz alive in Charlotte: Infusion Fund, Knight Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, North Carolina Arts Council, and O's Place Jazz.

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

Are you an adult who already speaks French but would like to be able to practice and meet other people interested in speaking French and French culture? Join us on the 4th Thursday of each month at for our French Conversation Group! *This program is geared towards adults 18 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by adult.

Join us and make a bracelet to use for meditation. Mantra meditation helps you focus, concentrate, and feel more calm. *Call the library at 704-664-2927 or register online at https://mooresvillenc.evanced.info/signup/calendar to reserve your spot.

Come to the library and make a yarn wreath for your home. *Call the library at 704-664-2927 or register online at https://mooresvillenc.evanced.info/signup/calendar to reserve your spot.

All ages are invited to receive a free comic and participate in some comic-themed activities in celebration of Free Comic Book Day! *Free comics available while supplies last.

Meet up and partner with others to play chess. *It is not required to bring your own board & pieces, however it is encouraged as the library has a limited number.

Join us for our monthly Teen STEAM program, brought to you in collaboration with FUSE #12080, South Iredell High School’s robotics team. Call the library at 704-664-2927 or register online at https://mooresvillenc.evanced.info/signup/calendar to reserve your spot. This month we will be exploring forensics.

Get together with other teens at the library to study for your AP tests and EOC exams.

Teens, learn to crochet over the course of six introductory classes with Sylvia, a Craft Yarn Council certified teacher. Classes occur weekly. Participants must be able to attend all six weeks.​ Call the library at 704-664-2927 or register online at https://mooresvillenc.evanced.info/signup/calendar to reserve your spot.

Code Club is for children ages 9-12 to come and learn coding concepts. A new coding concept will be presented each month. *Registration Required* Register online or call the library at 704-664-2927 to reserve your spot. All children attending the program must be registered individually, and there is a limit of one caretaker per child. 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.

Each month preschool children ages 3-6 years, will have an opportunity to create, discover and learn different concepts using the STEAM approach. There will be a fun, different topic at each session. *Registration Required* Register online or call the library at 704-664-2927 to reserve your spot. 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.

THIS PROGRAM ALSO OCCURS AT 11:00AM An interactive literacy program featuring board books and simple stories, finger plays, simple songs, nursery rhymes, and movement activities. For ages birth - 36 months old. Each Storytime will have age-appropriate activities to promote and extend literacy at home. *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.

Families can come and learn about a specific art technique and then create art using different mediums. This program will allow for children to discover different mediums, and styles of art. Join us and create a new work of art of art each month. *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.

Chef Duke Kroger invites you to South End's newest culinary destination Cinder Charlotte for an evening of specialty game meats and aged beef from Shipley farms paired with Makers Mark brand cocktail. 

Be wowed by Executive Chef Kyle Gaddas as he starts out with a local Pomegranate Burrata, then adds his very popular & the top-selling Eggplant Flatbread, & he will finish off the evening with a pan-seared Tuna Filet. Beverage Director Rob Florio will pair seasonal wines to match each dish!

Garner NC artist Keiko Genka will present her acrylic on canvas art exhibition “East, West, and Beyond” at the Caldwell Arts Council May 6 – June 24, 2022. Originally from Japan, Keiko Genka creates art that is inspired by her Asian origin leading into living in the west today. “Although I now realize the beauty of simplicity and subtlety in my own culture, I still try to capture the excitement I experienced in those western books from my teenage years” The Caldwell Arts Council is open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm.

We are a beer city so don't miss out on this multiple course beer pairing dinner prepared by Executive Chef Craig Barbour of Roots Café featuring the wonderful brews of Divine Barrel Brewing.

Roots Cafe will be hosting a "Star Wars" themed 4-course dinner with specialty themed cocktails.