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As an addiction recovery center, one of the most common co-occurring disorders we see is trauma. Not only can trauma be a catalyst for substance use disorder, unaddressed trauma can pose a significant threat to recovery. In this hour-long virtual conversation, we’ll hear from clinical staff members, as well as Charlotte Rescue Mission graduates who have experienced the effects of trauma in their recovery.

PBS Charlotte’s British Afternoon Tea fundraising event returns Sunday, August 22nd at 1pm at the Charlotte Country Club. You'll be greeted by period footmen courtesy of Statesville’s Historic Sharpe House. Enjoy a live, virtual presentation by renowned British historian and PBS host, Lucy Worsley, as you dine on delicious finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts. See website for full event details and reserve your seat.

Come out for an afternoon of fun at Kelsey Scott Park for our community block party. This event is family friendly and completely free. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome. There will be Games Music Food ...and most importantly Fun! We will also be giving away school supplies for the upcoming school year for elementary, middle and high school students. You can RSVP for a bag for your child or a child in need of assistance by selecting a ticket. If you have any questions you can reach out to us at outreach@freshencounterchurch.org and follow us @freshencounterchurch on social media for more events or to get connected.

Jazz N Soul Music and Radio Rehab present Musicology: The Art of The Sample, The Soul of Hip-Hop! Enjoy a night filled with a mash up of Hip-Hop and R&B with live performances of the Soul, Funk, and Jazz hits that inspired the Hip-Hop legends of the Past, Present, and Future! Saturday, July 31st at 6:30p and 9:00p, the Stage Door Theater at The Blumenthal transforms into a musical and visual experience you do not want to miss!Quentin Talley and The Soul Providers accompanied by The Mighty DJ DR and a visual array, take you on a live musical journey featuring the music of H.E.R, Stevie Wonder, Grace Jones, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Outkast, Wu-Tang, Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones, 2 Pac, Roberta Flack, Willie Hutch, The Delfonics, Erykah Badu and many more surprises!This event is a tribute to the R&B, Jazz, and Soul pioneers who created the original sound that formed the foundation of Hip-Hop and R&B Music as we now know it. This show was inspired by the “Amen Brother” drum break, by the Grammy Award Winning North Carolina Group The Winstons. The “Amen Break” is one of the most highly used samples in history.Do not miss this opportunity to experience the Soul of Hip Hop!

This month, our monthly series “Conversation with Curtis” discusses the evolution of jazz drumming with world renowned drummer Willie Jones III. With an unparalleled style of rhythmic expression, drummer Willie Jones III is one of the world's leading jazz drummers. Inspired by his father, the notable jazz pianist Willie Jones II, by his mid-20s his own talent had already been recognized and he had traveled Europe opening for Wynton Marsalis. Jones was a member of Roy Hargrove’s Quintet, and is featured on Sandoval's GRAMMY® award winning release Hot House (N2K), Kurt Elling's GRAMMY® nominated Night Moves (Concord) and more. Tune in via YouTube Live or Facebook Live and join the chat live with industry leading artists.

This family-friendly 5K will have you running into the New Year in festive style! Enjoy the scenic new course that begins in the heart of University City and follows along Mallard, Barton and Toby Creek Greenways. The race finishes on the campus of UNC Charlotte with a New Year's Day celebration!

Registration includes reusable cup, brunch and hot drink from participating food truck, custom race shirt (while supplies last).

Renew your energy, passion, and stimulate your mind with an inspirational evening of music and a message of liberty.

The Libre Institute is proud to host Robert Begley’s presentation of Frederick Douglass: Becoming Your Own North Star. Complimentary reception immediately follows the presentation.

Adventures & Wishes Holiday 5K
& Family Fun Run at Carowinds
We are thrilled to introduce the inaugural Adventures & Wishes 5K & Family Fun Run at Carowinds. This event is an exciting partnership between two incredible Charlotte based nonprofit organizations – A Kid Again Central Carolinas and Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC.
This 5K race and family fun run will allow runners and walkers of all abilities to come together as we celebrate two great missions with a day of holiday fun. Both the 5K and Family Fun Run course will allow participants to experience unique and entertaining routes throughout the Carowinds property. Best of all, every registered 5K and Family Fun Run participant will receive one (1) free admission ticket to Winterfest on Saturday, December 3rd!
All proceeds from this event will be split 50/50 between the two organizations: A Kid Again Central Carolinas and Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC. This is the perfect opportunity to make a holiday gift and have it benefit two amazing organizations.
Join us on December 3rd as we celebrate the brave kids and families who are battling life-threatening/critical illnesses and raise funds for two impactful missions!
“A Kid Again and Make-A-Wish are missions that complement each other so well and work together to provide uplifting moments and lifelong memories for the kids and families that we serve. This race partnership is a beautiful example of how organizations can work together to achieve a common goal. We are thrilled to welcome our friends at Make-A-Wish for this exciting event!” – Ed Paat, Executive Director, A Kid Again Central Carolinas

Above us you'll find birds and bees and moon. But it's also the domain of angels and magic. Join us as the brand-new Women's Chorus of Charlotte revels in the wonders right above our heads.

We've got some of the best music for soprano/alto ensemble that you'll ever find. Songs like Bumble Bee by Anders Edenroth, The Sun Never Says by the inimitable Dan Forrest, The Birds' Lullaby by Sara Quartel, audience favorite Birdland popularized by The Manhattan Transfer, plus so much more!

BIG BAND HOLIDAY
Join us for the most swingin’ JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition yet! JazzArts Charlotte presents the region’s premiere of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangement of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Our onstage All-Star Charlotte Regional Jazz Orchestra featuring your favorite musicians will bring the swing to your holidays with Ellington’s re-imagined interpretations including “Sugar Rum Cherries”, “Peanut Brittle Brigade”, and other selections, along with a dynamic ensemble of modern jazz dancers. This jazzy spin to a timeless holiday classic is one that the whole family will enjoy!
Music directed by Ashlin Parker and dance choreographed by Lula Elzy.
The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition is JazzArts Charlotte’s only annual benefit, with a pre-concert dessert reception and silent auction supporting the JazzArts Academy, performance-based programs, and local musicians.
6:30 Pre-reception. 7:30 Performance.

Thanks to event sponsors Moore & Van Allen and GCG Wealth Management, for making this regional premiere full production possible.

Just Believe!
Let’s kick off the holiday season together with stunning arrangements of traditional carols, delicious versions of seasonal popular songs, and hysterical hijinks.
It’s everything you could hope for!
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte will be performing some truly beautiful and festive music from glorious composers such as Dan Forrest and Ola Gjeilo. Fun surprises await - you don’t want to miss this! We’re even doing a stunning piece by the lovely Sarah Quartel with our sister chorus, the Women’s Chorus of Charlotte, who may just stick around to do another piece on their own, you’ll have to wait and see what surprises we have in store for you! THREE performances! Dec 2 at 7:30pm, Dec 3 at 3:00pm and 7:30pm!

Find tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=144141

Visit the Gantt for an exclusive performance featuring world-class musicians, Stacy Dillard Quartet, on November 17 and 18, with performances at 6:00 and 8:30.

Modern jazz musicians from New York City, playing straight-ahead jazz, is the focus of this monthly series. These rising stars represent the invaluable contributions Black people continue to make to the cultural fabric of America and worldwide.

This series showcasing brilliant jazz artists, is created and produced by premier jazz drummer, Ocie Davis. Davis explains "Jazz @ The Gantt is an approach to jazz music. I want to explore the influence jazz has had on the world..."

Sanders Family Christmas is the sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey’s wildly successful bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. It’s December 24, 1941, and America is going to war. So is Dennis Sanders, of the Sanders Family Singers. Join Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe and the rest of the Sanders family as they send Dennis off with hilarious and touching stories and twenty-five Southern Gospel Christmas favorites.

Come celebrate the season with an evening of great music! Tosco Music Parties feature an eclectic mix of more than a dozen performers and plenty of audience singalongs. Enjoy your favorite holiday classics and traditional Christmas carols delivered in a variety of musical genres.

Homesteading: Backyard Basics” presented by N.C. Cooperative Extension
Topics include: backyard chickens and livestock, beekeeping basics, compositing, food preservation, specialty crops, and ways to extend the growing season.
The inclement weather make-up date is January 28th.
Participants will have the opportunity to register in advance for two-morning sessions and one-afternoon session.
Fee: $40 per person – includes lunch and all session materials.
Register by January 13th. No refunds are provided except when a class is canceled or full.

Our friends at Forgotten, Now Family Rescue are joining us for a dog adoption event on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 1-3pm! Make a dog's life by giving them a forever home, and enjoy Patty & The Dogs Food Truck from 12-8pm!

A fun afternoon of story time followed by a craft-making activity that the whole family can enjoy. Asmaa Walton, the founder of Black Art Library, will lead story time featuring a children’s book from the Black Art Library. From this library's vast collection, families will select a book that stands out to them the most. Participants will then create fun and colorful DIY Black Art Library cards that all ages can take part.

An elegant evening with friends and Children’s Home Society supporters to make an impact for children and families across our community.

The evening will include:
 Heavy Hors D 'Oeuvres & Open Bar
 Charlotte's Favorite Emcee Fly Ty
 Diamonds Direct Mystery Box Raffle
 Silent & Live Auction and More!

Does Development Mean Displacement?
Without targeted policies and planning, development may negatively impact those least likely to benefit from the prosperity of our city and region – particularly Black and Latinx families who disproportionately face systemic barriers to upward economic mobility. But the mechanisms that cause displacement are complex and not easily assigned to one specific cause or group of players. Recent research both challenges assumptions about displacement and demonstrates continued barriers for lower-income households. Understanding the complexity of displacement creates opportunities for locally targeted anti-displacement strategies.

Join the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute and keynote speaker Dr. Karen Chapple, a founder of the Urban Displacement Project and Director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto to dive into the nuance and solutions. A reception honoring the Gambrell Faculty Fellows will immediately follow the Forum.

The Forum will also feature an introduction and discussion of data tools that help us understand and measure our progress around economic mobility in our city and region.

The JAZZ ROOM presents Grammy-nominated vocalist René Marie with an evening of musical compositions rooted in the traditions of jazz leading ladies, uniquely exploring the corners of the human spirit.
René Marie is a recognizable, fairly unpredictable jazz vocalist who can embody the quirky and playful of Betty Carter one minute, and the bluesy or soulful of Dinah Washington and Sarah Vaughn the next. Beginning her career after age 40, she infuses life experience in her music, supported by a fresh, strong and vibrant sound.

The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear.