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From comedy to thrills, Caroline Calouche & Co. will entertain you cabaret-style on February 11 & 12 at Booth Playhouse! Rachael Houdek, our Madame of Ceremonies, will guide you through a thrilling cabaret show that truly has something for everyone. In its 8th edition, Rouge features cabaret seating close to the stage for a unique audience experience. The cast is comprised of nationally and locally acclaimed dance and cirque artists featuring acts in contemporary dance, contemporary ballet, contortion, hand-balancing, aerial silks, trapeze, aerial straps and much more! This performance is rated PG. Visit carolinecalouche.org/rouge to learn more about the incredible artists.

This applied program offered to students in grades 7-12 who want to continue improving their individual skills within the context of a small jazz ensemble. The 12-week (2-3 hour) sessions provide students the opportunity to grow their individual skills within a supportive and relaxed ensemble environment, with a concentration on exploring jazz styles, standard repertoire, jazz improvisation, and history. The workshops are open to ALL instruments including vocals, all levels, with at least one year experience in a school band or private lessons. Four skill levels are offered, and auditions are held for placement. Auditions for group placement: January 23.

From comedy to thrills, Caroline Calouche & Co. will entertain you cabaret-style on February 11 & 12 at Booth Playhouse! Rachael Houdek, our Madame of Ceremonies, will guide you through a thrilling cabaret show that truly has something for everyone. In its 8th edition, Rouge features cabaret seating close to the stage for a unique audience experience. The cast is comprised of nationally and locally acclaimed dance and cirque artists featuring acts in contemporary dance, contemporary ballet, contortion, hand-balancing, aerial silks, trapeze, aerial straps and much more! This performance is rated PG. Visit carolinecalouche.org/rouge to learn more about the incredible artists.

Art Exhibition: Texture – Thursday, January 27 – Sunday, April 10, 2022 – See how artists Meg Arsenovic, CHD:WCK!, Meredith Morrison, Lucha Rodríguez and Eli Warren visually accomplish the feel of texture, through use of materials as well as the manipulation of those materials. Sponsored by Hilliard Family Foundation; The Galleries of the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, downtown Concord. Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free.www.cabarrusartscouncil.org.

The Dream On 3 mission is to make dreams come true for children with chronic illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or life-altering conditions by creating experiences of joy and magic through the world of sports. The Silent Auction and Raffle are OPEN TO ALL. Please take a moment to peruse the items, text “2022DreamGala” to 243725. All proceeds will benefit Dream On 3. www.dreamon3.org

Join us for the 3rd annual Teens for Courage Summit presented by the Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage. In this educational event local high school students are invited free of charge to spend the morning learning about Healthy Relationships and the warning signs of Teen Dating Violence, while also enjoying an afternoon of exclusive use of Carowinds attractions. Pre-registration is REQUIRED and seats are limited.

SUNDAY SIP & SAVOR!  The week long Crave Charlotte festival ends with an extraordinary culinary and cocktail event at the beautiful Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails. Enjoy a multi course dinner paired with cocktails, wine & bubbles.

ROSÉ - MIMOSA - SOIREE Have the best Sunday Funday yet while enjoying boundless rosé, cider and sparkling wine tastings paired with a mimosa bar. Plus, DJ Mal Funk Shun will be spinning all the brunch jams.

Professor Crucet will read an excerpt from her book My Time Among the Whites. A book signing and light reception will follow.

ANGELINE'S ITALIAN WINE DINNER! Get whisked away for an intimate evening of Italian dishes paired alongside robust Italian wines, It's just like being in Italy.

BOUGIE BAR B' QUE AND BOURBON! Enjoy the Bougie Bar B’ Que paired with Bourbon cocktails prepared by Chef Ben of Golden Owl

Conservation Conversations: Benefits of Converting a Pond to a Wetland at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve What are the ecological benefits of a healthy wetland? Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte will demonstrate them with this innovative project at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve. They are partnering to create and evaluate the impact of a wetland in this key urban nature preserve. This project will have multiple benefits, including stabilizing a failing pond dam and hiking trail, working with beavers to create wetland habitat, improving water quality, and researching the project’s ecological improvements. This presentation will share the details of this showcase restoration project and the scientific research that goes with it. Speaker: Isaac Hinson, Natural Resources Supervisor with Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Ages 18 and up – FREE

Avian Influenza: The Impact & Prevention at Carolina Raptor Center Speaker: Kristin Dean, CPBT-KA, Director of Birds at Carolina Raptor Center Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has made its way across the country, threatening wild and captive bird populations. Kristin will discuss what HPAI is, why it's a threat, and how it's impacted operations at CRC and other conservation facilities across the country. Ages 18+ - Free

This amazing day will feature 25 chefs who are coming together for the first time ever! Their creations will be paired alongside local craft brews, worldly wines, amazing cocktails and live music in the beautiful Romare Bearden Park. General Admission tickets: Ticket includes boundless food, cocktail, wine and & craft beer tastings. (Tickets are all inclusive of all food & all beverage offerings) Early Admission Tickets: Tickets include one hour early entry into the festival and boundless food, cocktail, wine and craft brew tastings. (tickets are all inclusive of all food and all beverage offerings) VIP Admission Tickets: VIP tables are for groups of ten and include a reserved table with umbrella one hour early entry, 4 bottles of wine served at your VIP table and boundless food, cocktail, wine and craft brew tastings (tickets are all inclusive of all food and all beverage offerings)

“Suicide Prevention and Survivor Recovery” Seminar at Light of Christ UMC in Ballantyne Suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States, and based on recent mortality data, suicide in some populations is on the rise. Among young people aged 10-34 years old, suicide was the second leading cause of death in 2019. If you are or a loved one has suicidal ideations or has attempted or completed suicide, please join us Wednesday, May 18th at 7:00PM for a presentation called “Suicide Prevention and Survivor Recovery”. Presenter Jacob Wiltshire, MSW, LCSWA of the Department of Veterans Affairs Charlotte Health Care Center will be leading the discussion. There is no cost for this event. The presentation will be a time of sharing information, support, and resources for those whose lives have been impacted by mental illness and suicide. Teens and young adults may find this seminar particularly helpful, in order to be trained to help a friend who is struggling with mental health. Friends and family members of those who have attempted or considered suicide are encouraged to attend, also. For questions, contact Denise Hembree at denise@locumc.org or 704-905-8356. To register in advance, email locumc@locumc.org. Jacob Wiltshire is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in grief, trauma, and meaning making. He currently works for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Charlotte Health Care Center as a mental health therapist. He has previously worked at the Levine Cancer Institute providing mental health support for cancer patients and their families. He has also served at Carolinas Rehabilitation, helping people with brain injuries and cancers transition out of the hospital. He also has several years experience serving as a co-facilitator of a support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. Prior to becoming a social worker, Jacob was a professional fundraiser working with churches, community non-profits, and in higher education. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his Masters in Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. To learn more about Light of Christ Church, the sponsor of this online event, visit locumc.org. Light of Christ is a church "where the hurting find help and the questioning find faith".

What happens to your brain while you sleep? Does sleep effect cognitive and physical performance? How do we achieve long-term mental and neurological health? Are you getting too little or too much sleep? This lecture will explore sleep’s function for learning, gaining insight through dreams, changing our minds when we need to and what it all means for mental health, development, and aging.

The 53 Ideas Pitch Competition is back for the third consecutive year! If you have the next great idea, tell us about it in the form of a 53-second video for a chance to advance and win $10,000! What do you have to lose? Take a chance and share your idea before the May 31 deadline. Learn more at www.53ideas.com. This competition is led by South Piedmont Community College with support from Fifth Third Bank.

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will hold inductions for the 2022 class on October 20, 2022 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The 2022 class is made up of 5 nationally known and award-winning legends from North Carolina: Nnenna Freelon, Janet Paschal, Stephanie Mills, Bernard Edwards and Charlie Poole. The honors will be commemorated in a live event that will take place at the historic Gem Theatre in Downtown Kannapolis, NC open to the public. The ceremony will include appearances by inductees and live performances. Tickets will be available for purchase in late spring. Updates and latest event details can be found on the organization's social media pages and website.

Nazareth Child & Family Connection's annual Fun Fest is the organization's largest fundraiser of the year. It is a daylong festival featuring kids' games, live music by The Castaways, a car and truck show, silent auction, all kinds of food and a raffle to win a brand new car. Admission to the event is free.

This month’s meeting will be focusing on Oral Heath and Cancer treatment with Anita S. H. Patel, DMD - Atrium Health. Dr. Patel earned her DMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania – School of Dental Medicine in 1995. She completed her General Practice Residency at Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences 1995-1997 (formerly known as UMDNJ-NJDS). She completed a fellowship in Dental Education for the Care of the Disabled at the University of Washington in 1997. She was a part-time faculty and staff dentist at Rutgers and at Jersey Shore Medical Center from 1997-2000. She also served as the Program Director of the General Practice Residency ang Hospital Dentistry programs from 2000 to 2007. Her clinical interests include dental management of the intellectually disabled, medically complex and oncological patients.