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A year ago, a single grave site was discovered on private property in York County. With the help of archaeologists, property owners discovered 144 gravesites believed to be those of enslaved Africans. The cemetery property, protected by a conservation easement with Nation Ford Land Trust, will never be developed. We have a rare opportunity to honor and share the story of these lost ancestors.

After 200 years of neglect, please join us as we honor these 144, acknowledge their lives, existence and value, and lay their souls to rest.

Our program will explore the funerary traditions of enslaved Africans and we will honor the 144 Lost Ancestors. This program will also include an opportunity to speak to the landowners and others who are a part of this fascinating project.

Additional Event Information:
Part of this event takes place outdoors, rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
During the event, we will be walking over uneven, natural surfaces (approximately half a mile of walking).
Out of respect for the property owners, event location will be emailed to participants a week before the event.
This is a ticketed event; tickets will NOT be sold onsite. {link to purchase tickets}
All proceeds benefit Nation Ford Land Trust.

Nation Ford Land Trust is dedicated to the preservation of open spaces, natural beauty, and the scenic and historic heritage of the York County, South Carolina area.

The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is honored to have Chef Gillian Howard stop by the market on Sunday, February 26th for Personal Chef Day. She will be cooking up some delicious culinary masterpieces while demonstrating how you can do the same. Starting at 10:00 am Chef Gillian will walk visitors through simple steps they can do to prepare tasty dishes. Chef Gillian will be utilizing products from several market vendors, like BB’s Homemade Krab Kakes, to highlight combinations you may not have thought about before. She will be putting her skills on display to entertain viewers, provide educational cooking tidbits, and create amazing samples which you can try. You can follow Chef Gillian on Instagram at "yourculturedchef". While you are here you can also shop with other vendors and find the perfect items to partner with the new dishes you have learned to make. Come to the market to meet Chef Gillian and join in all the fun.

Fashion Night at the Mint + Wednesday Night Live
5-9 PM | Free, cash bar
Join for a night of fashion and design programming that celebrates the exhibition Fashion Reimagined: Themes and Variations, 1760-NOW. All museum galleries will be open from 5-9 PM

6 PM: Curator-led tour: 18th-century Fashion
Join Senior Curator of Craft, Design, and Fashion Annie Carlano for a tour of 18th-century fashion in the Fashion Reimagined exhibition. Limited capacity. Registration required.
Level 3, Gorelick Gallery
6-6:30 PM | Free

6:30 PM: Wednesday Night Live: Fashion House Ball + Vogue Performance
Five houses from the regional and local Ballroom scene will perform and give a breakdown on the five categories of Vogue: Catwalk, Hands, Spins and Dips, Duckwalk and Floor Performance. The performances will serve looks inspired by designs currently on display in Fashion Reimagined. Presented by Bank of America.
Robert Haywood Morrison Atrium
6:30 PM | Free

6-9 PM: Graphic GarMINT Opening Reception
Graphic GarMINT installation honors and highlights the creativity and work of locally based Black designers. MacFly Fresh Printing Co. will be screen-printing live on site, plus live DJ and cash bar.
Level 5, Mint5pace
6-9 PM | Free

Wednesday Night Live, presented by Bank of America, includes free admission to the museums (Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and the Mint Museum) from 5 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday, as well as live entertainment or programming at one of the five participating institutions each week. For more information about Wednesday Night Live and to view the current schedule, please visit www.wednesdaynightliveclt.com or follow them @WedNightLiveCLT on Facebook and Instagram.

The Choir of New College Oxford, composed of adult singers and boy trebles, is one of the leading choral ensembles in the world, celebrated for its distinctive and stylish performance of music from five centuries. The choir will sing a concert including classic English choral works by Elgar, Bairstow and Byrd as well as new music by James MacMillan and Joanna Marsh. In the beautiful acoustic of Christ Church this repertoire should sound magnificent and create a transportive experience for listeners.

Join us, Tuesday, March 28 at 7 pm at Christ Church Charlotte as we welcome the Choir of New College Oxford, one of the leading choral ensembles in the world, in concert. Christ Church Charlotte is the final stop on their limited tour of the United States.

Tickets are $30 for adults; $10 for children under 18

Looking to purchase tickets for the whole family? Email the Music Ministry Administrator, Olivia Beaver at beavero@christhcurchcharlotte.org to learn about family ticket opportunities!

We're thrilled to partner with our dear friends at Together We Stand NC for Maud 2.23 again! This race is meant to honor the life of Ahmaud Arbery, who tragically was killed while running in 2020. It's meant to spark Courage Conversation, which gives participants a chance to stand against racism and inequality for all!

When you sign up, you’ll receive a Maud 2.23 t-shirt, a pair of Feetures running socks, you’ll be entered to win giveaways, and all proceeds raised will be donated directly to RunningWorks! We're even partnering with our friends at NoDa Brewing on a special Extra Pale Ale collab just for the race! Sign up and stand with us!

Souper Bowl 2023 – Central United Methodist Church, Tuesday 2/21/2023, 11 am - 2 pm

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is holding our annual Souper Bowl fundraiser this year after a 2-year pandemic hiatus. For $10 you will have a bowl of hearty soup from local restaurants plus crackers, a beverage, and cookie. Eat in or take-out. There will also be a bake sale and sale of other items in our Treasure Trove. 100% of our Souper Bowl funds are used to support our various programs including some expenses for the shelter and the Angel Tree Christmas program. Tickets are available at The Salvation Army office, 216 Patterson Ave SE in Concord, or at the door the day of the event. The church address is 30 Union Street North. Inclement weather date is 2/28/2023.

The first film in the Community Impact Film Series is “My Ascension,” a feature-length documentary about 16-year-old Emma Benoit’s suicide attempt that left her paralyzed but propelled her on a suicide prevention mission. In addition to screening the film, each day of the two-day event will be accompanied by panel discussions with the film’s director, subject, and mental health professionals. The event will be FREE and open to the public.

We've expanded the Pineville Business Expo and are excited to announce our new location at the Belle Johnson Community Center in Pineville at Lake Park. In addition to more exhibitors, the 2nd Annual Pineville Business Expo will also have free seminars on topics ranging from improving social media and search engine optimization to growing your business. Come to discover local area businesses and all the products and services that they can offer you, all included in the price of admission.

To attend the event is only $10 per person, which includes entry to all exhibits, entry to all business seminars, and more. PLUS, with each paid attendance you get a free glass of wine or beer (age 21+). Discover new companies, products and services. Make some new connections.

We'll have food trucks outside if you want to grab some food as well.

SPECIAL BONUS: If you purchase your ticket before March 1st you will also be automatically entered in a contest to win a $100 gift card to Epic Chop House in Fort Mill. Click the Register button on the top right to purchase your ticket now.

See you at the Expo!

Come Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts and the Town of Matthews! 🎉🧁We are hosting a special Dr. Seuss birthday celebration for children ages 5-12 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023! This is an opportunity for kids to to meet some of their favorite Dr. Seuss characters, complete an art project, and enjoy a birthday cupcake or other snack before attending the 2 p.m. performance of Seussical, a musical comedy featuring Dr. Seuss’ most beloved characters at Matthews Playhouse! 
🎉Date: March 4, 2023 
🎉Times: Drop off is 12:30 pm, the performance of Seussical is at 2 pm and all children must be picked up by a parent or guardian by 3:00 pm. 
🎉Cost: $25 per child (includes a ticket for the 2:00 pm performance). 
🎉How to Register: All participants must pre-register for this event - space is limited, make sure you register your child today >> https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class=mpopa
🎉Learn More: Click here to learn more about this event and our other Dr. Seuss themed events coming up >> https://www.matthewsplayhouse.com/special-events
🎉Facebook Event (please share) >> https://www.facebook.com/events/1330295147703803/
🎉Please call (704) 846-8343 or email contact@matthewsplayhouse.com with any questions!

Looking for a job in CLT? Come out to the Charlotte Pride Job Fair!
Free career advancement opportunities in partnership with the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce & Transcend Charlotte include:
-workshops
-headshots
-resume-building*
-mini name-change clinic
-on-the-spot job interviews
*Attendees interested in resume-building services are encouraged to bring their resumes on a USB flash drive.
Admission is free for all attendees.
Free parking is available in deck #3 right across from the Parr Center. The venue is also conveniently located along the LYNX street car and CATS bus line.
Visit https://cltpri.de/3jFRs4c to learn more.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market vendors will be participating in a friendly competition, The Green with Envy Cooking Competition! Participating vendors will be creating delicious side dishes made with at least two green fruits or vegetables. Some dishes may include cucumbers, zucchini, green apples, limes, avocados, herbs, lettuce, cabbage, sea moss and more. Come out to sample the dishes, discover some cute St. Patrick’s Day-inspired recipes, and bring home some green food for the family. During the event, vote for your favorite green side dish. All customers at the market on Friday, March 17th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm will get to taste the side dishes and determine the winner. This family-friendly event will have everyone in the mood to go green! We will be drawing names of customers to win free prizes for those who vote. Do you have the luck of the Irish? Come join in all the fun and make those who missed this event Green with Envy.

This event is intended to provide fun and exciting Christian entertainment to both families and singles by showcasing the diverse gifts and talents of various aspiring Christian artists. There will be plenty of food, prizes and first-class entertainment. And the event will benefit the fight against human trafficking locally and provide funds for greater Christian entertainment and films to be made.

Carolina Pro Musica is pleased to present an all-Italian music program featuring important early 18th century composers. These musicians worked in major Italian cities and charted the paths for the Baroque. The concert will include works by little-known composers like Dario Castello, and Domenico Sarri, as well as Corelli, Marcello, Veracini, and Bononcini. Henry Trexler, double bass joins Carolina Pro Musica regulars for diverse program of cantatas and trio sonatas. The concert is Friday, February 24, 2023, at 7:30 pm, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207. Tickets ($16 regular admission, $8.00 students, or seniors) are available online or at the door. More information and ticket purchase: www.carolinapromusica.org

Hickory Music Factory’s annual "Swingin’ Under the Stars" will be held in Downtown Hickory at the "Sails on the Square" on Sunday, May 28th from 6:30-9:30pm. The FREE outdoor event features the Hickory Jazz Orchestra and will perform big band arrangements from the great American songbook. Hickory Music Factory's “Swingin' Under the Stars” was the 2009 winner of the "Best Outdoor Event for NC".

In addition, the Hickory Music Factory will pay tribute to members of the community for their years of dedication and musical contributions. So put on your dancing shoes or bring a chair and relax and enjoy the show!

In the 5th Annual Talking Policy in the Queen City, presented by The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Public Policy Ph.D. Program, Bitzer will give a brief overview of the forty-year redistricting battles in North Carolina. His discussion will focus on what we learned from the results of the 2022 midterm elections and what might be in store for 2023. The Ph.D. program, which has operated for over 20 years, also presents a research poster presentation session to highlight the work of its doctoral students with a light reception.


The event is open to the public at no charge.

ClearWater Arts Center and Studios is pleased to host the Opening Reception for the returning annual exhibit of Rowan Cabarrus Community College's Art and Design students! Join us on Friday, March 31, 2023 will be starting at 5:00 pm until 7pm. Open to the public with light refreshments provided by students and sponsors.

See our FaceBook Event Page for the Opening to see ongoing photos, comments and updates!

After a 2 year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, this marks Year Seven (7) of this collaboration between the City of Concord's ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, and the Fine & Applied Arts Department at RCCC. RCCC has art classes on both its Salisbury and its Concord campuses.

The exhibit will be on view in the ClearWater Main Gallery through Wednesday, May 3, 2023. It is a Free and Public Event.

Visit our Website Event Page to see information about the exhibit.

The Department of Theater presents Lynn Nottage's Sweat. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play portrays a meeting between a parole officer, two ex-convicts and three women who were childhood friends and had worked in the same factory. Set in a dying blue collar town, it also examines the disintegration of a friendship, after two of the women – one white, one Black – apply for the same management job.

Ben Brantley of The New York Times called Sweat a "bracingly topical portrait of American dreams deferred in working-class Pennsylvania," written by "a justly acclaimed dramatist of ambitious scope and fierce focus."

Directed by Ron McClelland.

Tickets are $8-$18. CoAA Faculty, Staff, and Students are eligible for free tickets to this performance. Please log into your Niner account in the ticketing system to redeem.

Please note: This production contains violence and explicit language.

Phil Wiggins, broadly acknowledged as the greatest blues harmonica player of our time, is the second of our NEA Folk Heritage Fellows to perform on this series. He performed for decades with the late John Cephas in the duo Cephas and Wiggins. Since the death of John Cephas, Mr. Wiggins has created a variety of ensembles to continue the tradition. We have the honor to present him with his largest ensemble, the Chesapeake Sheiks. In addition to playing Piedmont Blues, they also perform a lot of early jazz, including the music of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. They make a great evening of music and dance!

For tickets, please contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. Free for Davidson students, but tickets are required.

Celebrate the close of the DCSO and Jazz Ensemble’s concert season as we ring in sunshine and summer.

Free and open to the public Tickets are not required.

We welcome alumni and our wider community to gather on the eve of the Class of 2023 Graduation to celebrate our season and seniors. This intimate performance will feature choral favorites of the graduating class and a reflection in song of the memories made in the Davidson choral family. Alumni are encouraged to join us in our alma mater and fight songs.
Free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.