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The Independent Picture House's Community Impact Film Series sparks dialogue and builds bridges between people and organizations through the power of film. The Women’s Health event will be an energetic gathering that’ll kick off with a morning movement class and brunch bites, a screening of 9 award-winning short films, a conversation with filmmakers and women’s health community leaders, and finally a marketplace showcasing resources in our city, women-owned businesses and art.

Political cartoons have helped Charlotteans understand everything from World Wars to the World Cup. In the Charlotte Museum of History's newest exhibit, "Captured in Cartoons," visitors can explore cartoons from throughout Charlotte's history, see original drawings from Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Siers and experiment with making their own cartoons.

This official opening event include a conversation with Kevin Siers, light refreshments, and a brief tour of the exhibit. This event is free for museum members and $5 for the general public.

Join author Pam Kelley and others in conversation about North Carolina Humanities's North Carolina Reads April book selection, "Money Rock: A Family’s Story of Cocaine, Race, and Ambition in the New South." The book tells the story of a striving African American family in Charlotte, swept up and transformed by the 1980s cocaine epidemic. The panel will discuss themes from the book including racism, segregation, the War on Drugs and mass incarceration.

An hour-long, pre-event reception and book signing begins at 6:00 p.m.; light food and beverage will be served. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. and will end with an audience Q+A.

Can't make it in person? The event will be live streamed on the North Carolina Humanities YouTube channel starting at 7:00 p.m. Visit: youtube.com/NCHumanities_ (Those watching on YouTube do not need to register.)

Come out to BOOM Charlotte, an eclectic arts festival created by artists that has something for everyone. Attendees can have a wide range of ticketed and free art experiences at Camp North End (1824 Statesville Ave.) from April 21-23.

+Friday, April 21 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
+Saturday, April 22, from 12:00pm to 10:00pm
+Sunday, April 23, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm

Go to a psychedelic Hip Hop show and attend a classical music ensemble concert. See some modern dance and attend a few spoken word theatre shows. Take a spray-painting class and view visual art works in an outdoor setting. The list of art experiences goes on and on. Explore the variety of shows by visiting the schedule at https://boomcharlotte.org/schedule/.

Meet us at BOOM Intersection (under the Water Tower) for free arts experiences throughout the weekend. Enjoy more intimate indoor performances of experimental original art at BOOM Fringe for $10 each. Get a weekend pass for $75 to see up to 13 shows (a $130 value).

Get tickets, passes and RSVP to BOOM Charlotte at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/3327140

This bilingual family event celebrates the importance of children around the world and their impact on our communities, both present and future. Children can make an “I Am Uniquely Me” poster as part of the program.

The Charlotte Gem Preservation Awards is the premier fundraising event for the Charlotte Museum of History and is hosted across the museum's campus, including exhibit galleries and the eight-acre 1774 Alexander Homesite. The event celebrates Charlotte’s unique history and culture through performances, immersive activities and tours, music, and food and drink. This event also includes the honoring of restoration and building projects in the greater Charlotte region that exemplify the best of historic preservation.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, the #1 ice cream on the planet, continues to grow its fun and memorable brand in North Carolina. Handel’s is coming to the community of Steele Creek!

The Steele Creek location will be celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, April 27th; The first 50 guests will receive Free Ice Cream for a Year! The Steele Creek Handel’s is located at 4923 Trojan Dr., Charlotte, NC 28278. The grand opening festivities will start at 11:00 a.m. and are open to the public.

An official ribbon cutting with the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce will kick off the April 27th celebration starting at 11:00 a.m. Guests will also have the chance to participate in a raffle to win Free Pint a Month for a Year.

The Steele Creek Handel’s marks the first for the Charlotte, NC area. The store will feature local flavors, including Black Cherry, Buckeye, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Graham Central Station, Oree-Dough, Salty Caramel Truffle, and more. In addition, the location offers dine-in, pickup, delivery, and catering.

For more information, visit www.Handelsicecream.com/store/Steele-Creek or follow the Steele Creek store on Facebook @Handel’s Ice Cream Steele Creek or on Instagram @handels.steelecreek.

Visit University City Farmers Market to shop for local, responsibly-raised veggies and fruits, meats, pasture-raised eggs, plus artisanal food, wellness products, and other curated items.

EBT/SNAP recipients will receive double their purchase in SNAP tokens – up to $50 ($100 in tokens) which can be used to buy eligible food products from the market’s participating vendors.

We are excited to share our rescheduled date! The event will return on May 20th and will be part of Fourth Ward's Secret Garden Tour!

Voices From The Past is a unique living history event that tells the stories of our founding fathers, civic leaders, pioneering women, and a few interesting characters. This is a FREE event in partnership with Charlotte SHOUT! Please register to let us know you're coming!

Come take a "spirited stroll" through Charlotte’s historic cemeteries and interact with portrayers as they tell the stories of the men and women who helped make Charlotte what it is today.

The event will feature food trucks, live music from the Charlotte Folk Society, PLUS the Charlotte Fire Department’s restored Neptune fire pump truck, circa 1860 and cars from the Queen City Model A Club.

Whether you are a native of Charlotte or new to the city, this is a fun event for all to learn more about our history while helping to preserve it. Learn more about the event by visiting voicesfromthepastcharlotte.com.

Thank you to our sponsors: Charlotte SHOUT!, McEwen Funeral Service Pineville Chapel, Gaulden Monuments, The Mecklenburg Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Hearing Solutions Center, Johnston Allison Hord, Charlotte NC Tours, and Friends of Fourth Ward!

Parking: Paid parking is available across the street from the main entrance at the Gateway Village Parking Deck. (700 W Trade St.) Parking is also available for free at the Irwin Academy Center. The entrance to the parking lot is at the corner of Cates St and Clarkson St. Use the address 383 N Clarkson St, Charlotte, NC 28202 to get you to this location. The closest cemetery entrance is at the corner of Cates St and Cedar St.

About the HEPI: The Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery, Inc. (HEPI), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to preserving, restoring, enhancing, and sharing the original historic and park-like atmosphere of Elmwood/Pinewood and Settlers’ Cemeteries.

Before there was a Department of Park and Recreation, cemeteries were purposely designed for dual-use. Easter and Halloween parades were held in Elmwood. Families had picnics and children played in the green space. We at HEPI believe that we, in concert with the City, can provide a safe, friendly, and serene environment for those interred, those visiting loved ones, and those wanting to learn about our past or just take a break from the hubbub.

Voices From The Past was launched in 2017 by The Mecklenburg Historical Association (MHA). Starting with the 2023 event, the MHA has graciously turned the event over to the 501(c)3 nonprofit Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery Inc. (HEPI), to be used as a fundraiser.

On Tuesday, May 9, tune in from wherever you are for an engaging talk and behind-the-scenes look at multidisciplinary artist David Shrobe. Shrobe, based in New York City, creates assemblage paintings made, in part, from everyday materials found in multiple geographies.

His work brings notions of identity, history and memory into question, while producing new narratives that feel intimate and personal without being anchored to a specific time or place. Shrobe's works have been on view in several galleries including Steve Turner Gallery, Los Angeles, CA; Thierry Goldberg Gallery, New York, NY; CFHILL Art Space, Stockholm, Sweden and many more.

This program will be livestreamed on the Gantt's YouTube channel.

Join the Gantt for a teaser monologue from Three Bone Theater's latest production "The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls." Express yourself in a reflective writing workshop, and contribute to a discussion on the unique yet unifying journey every Black woman has with her hair. This program combines theater, self-care writing, and dialogue to create a space for a topic so close to Black women of all generations.

Three Bone Theater's "The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls" explores the lives of several Black women-identified characters in the context of beauty, identity, and growth - ultimately revealing how hair is intertwined with it all.

Visit the Gantt for a journey into Black Americans' unique relationship with mental health, including the varied historical and social factors, along with the importance of ever-shifting cultural values around mental healthcare. Diversely-equipped community leaders will guide the conversation and share creative resources for self-care and increased mental well-being. The conversation will open to the audience with a talkback and collective sharing of stories and tools around mental health specifically tailored to the Black experience.

The program will close out with a musical “soundbath” — a period of internal reflection in the form of live music and guided meditation.

Carolina Pro Musica presents Wit & Wisdom Music from Shakespeare’s time in celebration of the 400th anniversary of publishing the First Folio of most of the plays. The program is part of GEMS (Gaston Early Music Series) and features songs and dances that were in the plays or were popular at the time. Included works are by Dowland, Byrd, Morley, and Hume. The free concert

Family-friendly event with live music from the Sand Band, a car show and a truck show, lots of kids activities, lots of vendors, and plenty of great food for sale.

There will be the annual raffle of a new car donated by Cloninger Ford or $10,000 cash. There will also be a silent auction onsite at the festival.

Admission to the Fun Fest, which runs from 10 a.m.. to 4 p.m., is free. For more info call Cheri Peterson or Hugo Crigler at 704-279- 5556.

Edgewood Cottage, the restored original home and studio of renowned American artist Elliott Daingerfield, opens its doors every summer to welcome local juried artists. Each artist shows, tells and sells their art to visitors from near and far. In the last years, visitors have come from three different countries and over 30 states to enjoy outstanding local art. Open daily from May 27 through September 10, 10-5 p.m. Free Admission.

Come meet Skip Sickler, photographer, and ceramics artist Laurin Jennings who share the Cottage this week.

Our friends at Sustain Charlotte are back in May for Sustainability Game Night! Sign up to join our friends on Wednesday, 5/17/23, starting at 7pm for an evening of transportation and building themed games, like Ticket to Ride, Monopoly Builder & Megacity Oceania! They will also be providing light snacks during the fun, and don't forget about King of Fire pulling up to serve dinner! It's free to sign up, so hit the link below to join in on all the gaming fun!

Matthews Playhouse is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Adrianna Eve Company, a pre-professional dance company located in Matthews, NC. The two arts organizations have joined forces to offer up-and-coming performers the following opportunities this summer to sharpen their skills, build self-confidence and create happy memories they will always treasure. These camps will take place at Adrianna Eve Company: 11025 Monroe Rd. Matthews, NC 28104


Fairytale Dance Camp June 26-30, 2023 • 9:00am-12:00pm (Ages 2-5)

A fairytale themed dance camp where campers will learn ballet, tap, jazz, and tumbling technique as well as create arts and crafts. Campers are encouraged to wear their finest fairytale attire and will need both ballet and tap shoes.


Musical Theatre Camp June 26-30, 2023 • 9:00am-3:00pm (Ages 6-10)

A musical theatre dance camp where campers learn choreography and dance steps from their favorite musicals including; Hamilton, Matilda, Disney Musicals, and many more! Campers will need to wear clothes they can move in and are encouraged, though not required, to have jazz, ballet, or character shoes.

OTO’s Pretty Girl Pop Up is back again! This time we’re celebrating Juneteenth and you’re invited. This event will showcase local, small, black-owned businesses in the community. Our outdoor market on June 11th will feature craft beverages, books, sweet and savory treats, organic skincare, clothing, jewelry, art, home decor, books, candles and MORE. Interested in participating as a vendor? Email pr@akasinfortmill.com and tell us about your business. We’re looking forward to it!
Our Vendor List Includes:
* Charmed by Tiayana
* Mama's Gal Jewelry & Accessories
* Miss Too Made It
* Ellerbe's Boutique
And MORE will be added as the date draws near!

Save the date for our upcoming Silver & Thriving Health and Wellness Fair! OTO’s Empowering Our Seniors team is working hard to bring the community resources and vital information to keep us flourishing as we grow older. We’re partnering again with our friends Habitat for Humanity of York County, and we are excited to host this FREE event! Invite your family and friends to get their questions answered from the experts. Mark your calendars and join us!

You’re invited to Cabarrus Art Guild’s Free Demo
Gelli Printing

WHAT IS GELLI PRINTING?
Gelli printing is a relatively new form of mono printing that uses flexible printing plates to create textures and layers of color on paper or fabric. Mono printing is a form of printmaking where the image can only be made once.


When: Sunday June 11, 2023
Time: 2pm
Where: ClearWater Arts Center & Studios,223 Crowell Drive NW Concord (Enter via Kerr Street entrance, glass double doors, lower lever)
Cost: Free and open to the public. No need to pre-register for this event.

Please arrive on time so as not to interrupt the speaker’s presentation.

Beth Taft will introduce you to Gelli Printing and the various tools to help make your own expressive art.
Beth will lead us through a demonstration showing us tools and techniques to create cards, art journals and more. She will share the fun of using various mark-making tools you may have around the house or purchased stencils to create one-of-a-kind looks. Those who make collages or art journals will find this technique just what they were looking for that completely unique look.
Depending on the volume of visitors and if time allows, there may be the opportunity to try the printing process yourself!
Beth Taft is a local artist who has mainly created art in watercolor, oils, and pastel mediums. She taught middle-school art for 10 years. Beth has a been featured in many galleries and has won countless ribbons and awards. She loves printing, making journals and plein air painting.
See her art on artbyelizabethtaft.com
For more information, go to Cabarrusartguild.org