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JazzArts Charlotte is excited to announce a new outdoor summer series at Victoria Yards in uptown Charlotte In partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners. This outdoor series of shows features a variety of the region’s top jazz musicians, to rock the stage at uptown Victoria Yards. In May, we bring you Mac Arnold and the Plate Full ‘o Blues, bringing the foundation of blues, soul, and funk. South Carolinian band leader and guitarist Mac Arnold studied the blues at the feet of none other than James Brown and the Muddy Waters Band, helping shape the electric blues sound that inspired the rock and roll movement. This blues crew includes Austin Brashier on guitar, Max Hightower on keyboards and harmonica, and Dizzy Dizzy on drums. Opening for the night is Menastree, a Fusion of Jazz, Hip-Hop, Funk, and Soul! Menastree is a group of Carolina natives that have come together to reinforce the Queen City music scene. Jesse Lamar Williams, Jeremy Maher, Zach Wheeler, Will Pinson and Braxton Bateman , provide “feel good music” with a blend of jazz, hip hop, soul funk and an eclectic blend of every genre combined. We’ll also have the JazzArts All-Stars to showcase the future stars of jazz right here in Charlotte. This group includes Gustavo Cruz, Samuel David, Holland Majors, Olivia Ratliff, Trey Tarzia, Food trucks will be on hand for all of your refreshment needs while enjoying the music. Some chairs will be available – you are encouraged to bring your own if desired. Victoria Yards is located at 408 North Tryon Street, in uptown Charlotte, across the street from Duckworth’s at the corner of N. Tryon St. and 7th St. There is close parking along the street, and in 7th Street Station, and it is an easy walk from the train. Partners include: Charlotte Center City Partners, Arts & Science Council, North Carolina Arts Council, Knight Foundation & O’s Place Jazz.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto our stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Ages 6+ Times vary, please see website. Th, Fr, @ 7pm, Sa & Su @ 1pm & 4pm

JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual live music series is excited to present the Ben Eisen Quartet, performing an energetic set of jazz standards plus Eidson originals. Columbia native Ben Eidson has been considered a saxophone phenom since the young age of 18. He makes the saxophone wail, sing, celebrate and cry. The Ben Edison Quartet attempts to explore language and improvisation through a set of standards and originals that serves as a medium for each artist to express their own creative/artistic vision. Featuring: Ben Eidson, alto saxophone Brendan Bull, drums Amos Hoffman, guitar Sam Edwards, bass Tune in to Keep Jazz A-Live-Streaming to hear local jazz musicians and their lively sets live, straight to your living room via Facebook and YouTube Live. Performances for this series, introduced by our host Braxton Bateman, come to you from Neighborhood Theater. Free Event - Donations and tips to support these and future musicians performances can be made at www.thejazzarts.org/donate. Thank you to our sponsors, @Knight Foundation, O’s Place Jazz, @Arts and Science Council, @NC Arts Council, @Crown Station and our many donors.

Join us for a VIRTUAL concert with Rissi Palmer, in the Great Hall at the Earl Scruggs Center. Rissi Palmer’s gift lies in reaching across all musical boundaries. While she made her mark in Country Music, she is equally at home in R&B music, bringing the entire spectrum of popular music to bear on music she calls “Southern Soul.” Ticket Price: Free Find the link for this virtual concert on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFmXo_mQvBC-2uit6Kjj2A

Join us Saturday, July 10th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm for our 7th Annual Pickin’ on the Square Series! The 2021 Pickin’ on the Square series is presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners. Pickers, come jam informally around the square! All playing levels welcome. Secure instrument check is available. Not a picker? Come and bring your family and friends and sit back and enjoy as we celebrate the tradition of bluegrass music. The Earl Scruggs Center Gift Shop will be open during the event for guests to purchase refreshments and souvenirs. In case of inclement weather, Pickin’ on the Square will be moved inside the Earl Scruggs Center to the Great Hall.

Join us Saturday, August 14th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm for our 7th Annual Pickin' on the Square Series! The 2021 Pickin’ on the Square series is presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners. Pickers, come jam informally around the square! All playing levels welcome. Secure instrument check is available. Not a picker? Come and bring your family and friends and sit back and enjoy as we celebrate the tradition of bluegrass music. The Earl Scruggs Center Gift Shop…will be open during the event for guests to purchase refreshments and souvenirs. In case of inclement weather, Pickin’ on the Square will be moved inside the Earl Scruggs Center to the Great Hall.

If you wish to reserve a copy of the book for $30, please call us at 704.487.6233 and speak to a Guest Services representative. The book will be available for pick up at the event. Click the link to register for this free event or visit our website www.earlscruggscenter.org/events. Limited seats available. https://54473.blackbaudhosting.com/54473/Step-It-Up--Go-A-talk-with-author-David-Menconi From Charlie Poole to Earl Scruggs and beyond: North Carolina’s contribution to the birth of bluegrass — join David Menconi, longtime music critic and author of “Step It Up & Go: the Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk,” for a talk about how bluegrass as we know it would not exist without artists from The Old North State.

Your Charlotte Symphony returns to Truist Field for a grand slam this June! At Celebrate America, experience the electricity as the full orchestra unites to perform a rousing salute to America. The evening includes patriotic favorites and memorable anthems and marches - all topped off by a spectacular fireworks finale, back dropped by the gorgeous Charlotte skyline! Christopher James Lees, conductor SMITH Star Spangled Banner JIM STEPHENSON Fanfare for Democracy GOULD American Salute COPLAND Hoe Down from Rodeo ANDERSON Fiddle Faddle JOHN WILLIAMS With Malice Toward None, from Lincoln VON TILZER "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" GRAINGER Molly On the Shore Irish Reel HAMLISCH "A Chorus Line" ELLINGTON A Medley for Orchestra SOUSA El Capitan, The Thunderer, Stars and Stripes Forever

This May & June, spend Evenings at the Park with your Charlotte Symphony! Enjoy a delightful blend of classical favorites as you relax under the clouds at Symphony Park. This new casual, acoustic series presents selections from Beethoven, Debussy, Mozart, and more at a familiar setting in SouthPark. Christopher James Lees, conductor

JazzArts Charlotte is excited to announce a new outdoor summer series at Victoria Yards in uptown Charlotte In partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners. This outdoor series of shows features a variety of the region’s top jazz musicians, to rock the stage at uptown Victoria Yards. Headlining the night will be the John Dillard Group. John Dillard is described by many as the “bassist of the stars” and “one of the funkiest”. This 2-time Grammy Award winning bassist is known for his heart-stopping, spirit-moving, mind bending musical expression. This group also includes … June will also feature the Ron Brendle Quartet. Ron Brendle, winner year-after-year of Best Bass Player Charlotte and Best Artist of the Year, his quartet presents the best in traditional jazz. We’ve enjoyed Ron in the JAZZ ROOM several times, including the 2018 Rampton tribute. This quartet also includes… We’ll also have the JazzArts Youth All-Stars to showcase the future stars of jazz right here in Charlotte. This group includes Gustavo Cruz, Samuel David, Holland Majors, Olivia Ratliff and Trey Tarzia. Food trucks will be on hand for all of your refreshment needs while enjoying the music – KIckin Kitchen American favorites, Potbelly BBQ, Hip Hop Smoothies, and Resident Culture Brewing. Some chairs will be available – you are encouraged to bring your own if desired. Victoria Yards is located at 408 North Tryon Street, in uptown Charlotte, across the street from Duckworth’s at the corner of N. Tryon St. and 7th St. There is close parking along the street, and in 7th Street Station, and it is an easy walk from the train. Note: Capacity is limited, social distancing is expected, and masks are suggested per current national and regional guidelines. CltureCLT has provided a little more about the scene you can expect for our summer. https://clture.org/jazz-at-victoria-yards-mac-arnold/?fbclid=IwAR1PWXRUFmaEyvNVB3SkUkfKHMBHiCsQSGIQmDGmz0JeWiIInHZ53jC_ECY Partners include: Charlotte Center City Partners, Arts & Science Council, North Carolina Arts Council, Knight Foundation & O’s Place Jazz.

The year was 1981 when WFAE hit the airwaves as Charlotte's NPR News Source. Help us celebrate this milestone anniversary by participating in our "Public Radio Nerd Distance Challenge." You can run, walk, roll, swim or cycle during this 4-week event.

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Charlotte Folk Society presents the Jeff Little Trio. Award winning pianist Jeff Little will be joined by banjo champ Steve Lewis and his son Luke, a talented mandolin and guitar player. Gates open at 430 for preshow jamming and food truck. Show starts at 6. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. For more information visit folksociety.org.

Join us for a concert in the Great Hall at the Earl Scruggs Center with the American Songster, Dom Flemons- GRAMMY Award winner, two-time EMMY nominee, 2020 US Artists Fellow.

Explores the lives of women through 28 characters sharing their memories of love and loss as framed through the lens of the clothes they wore. From wedding dresses to miniskirts, the universal obsession with black, and the hunt for the perfect purse, the play reveals the idiosyncrasies of the female experience. This show will be performed by five women (possibly more) assuming various roles throughout the show. Seeking actors of all ages, races, and physical types who able to create a variety of distinct characters, voices/dialects, and physicality. Ages 13+ Times vary, please see website. Th, Fr, Sa @ 8pm; Su @ 2pm

A man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure! The best of Hitchcock with a handful of actors. Ages 12+ Times vary, please see website. Th, Fr, Sa @ 8pm; Su @ 2pm

This month, we sit down with trumpeter and ColaJazz Founder Mark Rapp. Leading the leading jazz organizations in the North and South Carolinas, Mark Rapp and Lonnie and Ocie Davis have much in common and a great many insights into jazz in the Carolinas today. We’ll talk about the musicians, the music, and the communities they serve. The ColaJazz Foundation is a 501c3 dedicated to grow, support and promote jazz in the Midlands through events, education, recordings, resources and advocacy in order to create a thriving culturally rich community. Trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader Mark Rapp is South Carolina’s Jazz Ambassador and 2020 Experience Columbia Ambassador, Mark grew up in Florence, South Carolina, earned a Bachelors in Music Performance from Winthrop University and a Masters in Jazz from the University of New Orleans. Mark has a storied career in jazz from New Orleans, New York to Europe and around many parts of the world. From sold out shows at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center to the famed Blue Note jazz club in Greenwich Village, he’s performed solo gigs in Switzerland, Croatia, France, to Boston, Washington, San Francisco and New Orleans. He’s taken the stage with Branford Marsalis, Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson, Delfeayo Marsalis to fellow South Carolinians Hootie and the Blowfish, Darius Rucker, and Edwin McCain. Tune in every 2nd Tuesday of the month to discover outstanding musicians, past and present, regional and international. Our interactive events are a chance for you to engage with the artists who are usually up on the stage.

Join us for the first annual golf tournament hosted by Leah‘s Hopes & Dreams. Every penny raised is going towards our tiny home initiative to help eradicate homelessness in our community. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to purchase land to build these homes!

Two popular Charlotte Observer alums tell how history has unfolded as they’ve watched.

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Community historian Dr. Tom Hanchett will host the conversation.

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Pickers, come jam informally around the square! All playing levels welcome. Secure instrument check is available. Not a picker? Come and bring your family and friends and sit back and enjoy as we celebrate the tradition of bluegrass music. The Earl Scruggs Center Gift Shop will be open during the event for guests to purchase refreshments and souvenirs. In case of inclement weather, Pickin’ on the Square will be moved inside the Earl Scruggs Center to the Great Hall.

In recognition of Older Americans Month, the District Office will host a Virtual Seniors and Caregivers Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 6 p-7 pm. We will share Information regarding resources to help enhance the quality of life for our older citizens and provide information regarding support and resources for those who provide them care. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Submit your questions when you register for this event.