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WHAT GOOD IS SITTING ALONE IN YOUR ROOM? COME HEAR THE MUSIC PLAY; LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM, COME TO THE CABARET
Cliff Bradshaw, an American author working on a novel in Berlin, encounters Sally Bowles at the seedy Kit Kat Klub where she sings. When she is fired by the club’s owner, also her jealous boyfriend, she moves in with Cliff and the two fall in love. As the Nazis begin taking control of the German government, the atmosphere of the Kit Kat Klub and the lives of Cliff and Sally begin to change dramatically.
AGE ADVISORY: This production includes mature content which may be inappropriate for younger audience members

WHAT GOOD IS SITTING ALONE IN YOUR ROOM? COME HEAR THE MUSIC PLAY; LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM, COME TO THE CABARET
Cliff Bradshaw, an American author working on a novel in Berlin, encounters Sally Bowles at the seedy Kit Kat Klub where she sings. When she is fired by the club’s owner, also her jealous boyfriend, she moves in with Cliff and the two fall in love. As the Nazis begin taking control of the German government, the atmosphere of the Kit Kat Klub and the lives of Cliff and Sally begin to change dramatically.
AGE ADVISORY: This production includes mature content which may be inappropriate for younger audience members

This event features author Pam Kelley, Dr. Seth Kotch (Associate Professor of American Studies at UNC Chapel Hill), and Dr. Barbara Lash (Department of Geography instructor at UNC Charlotte), in conversation about North Carolina Humanities' North Carolina Reads selection Money Rock: A Family’s Story of Cocaine, Race, and Ambition in the New South.

You'll hear Pam, Seth, and Barbara discuss the story of Belton Lamont Platt, nicknamed Money Rock, and of a striving African American family in Charlotte, swept up and transformed by the 1980s cocaine epidemic. They will discuss themes from the book including racism, segregation, the War on Drugs, and mass incarceration. This conversation is moderated by NC Humanities Trustee and former Charlotte Observer Editor Rick Thames.

Join us for an hour-long, pre-event reception and book signing beginning at 6 p.m. on April 25. Light food and beverage will be provided. The program beings at 7:00 p.m. and will end with an audience Q&A.

Parking: The Museum has ample surface parking. Parking is free.

Book signing: Come for refreshments from 6-7 p.m. During this time, Pam Kelley will be signing books. A limited number of books will be available to purchase on site at the museum gift shop.

Program time: The program begins at 7 p.m.

COVID-19 policies: To read NC Humanities' COVID-19 statement please visit nchumanities.org/programs/events/

Special thanks to our event partner, the Charlotte Museum of History. Learn more at charlottemuseum.org.

“Obscene Gestures: Censorship, Morality, and Equality”
Patrick Lawrence, USC Lancaster Associate Professor of English

“Obscene Gestures” explores the contradictions of censorship controversies surrounding literary and artistic works from Richard Wright’s “Native Son” and Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” to works by Robert Mapplethorpe, 2 Live Crew, and others. Dr. Lawrence dives into notorious obscenity debates, revealing how these controversies impacted culture in ways that reflected racial, gender, and sexual stereotypes.

To attend via Zoom, register via this link: bit.ly/3JhgmSf

Harp Recital by Amber Joy Koeppen
"Baila! An Evening of Spanish Music and Dances"

Join us for an exciting panel of the top women leaders in our country as they share their "cubicle to corner office," journey, critical life lessons and the power of resiliency.

Featuring:

Carrie Cook - Vice President and Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Dr. Ada Bacetty- The Department Chief for the Biological Threat Reduction Program of the Department of Defense for the United States.

Attorney Angelique Vincent- Hamacher- Chair, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners

Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 26 at Light of Christ United Methodist Church in Ballantyne (at 9106 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC 28277). There will be a potluck lunch following our 10am worship service, both of which all are welcome to attend, and the Easter Egg Hunt will start at 12 noon.  In addition to the egg hunt, the event will include face painting, crafts, yard games, a balloon twister ready to make balloon animals, and pictures with the Easter Bunny!  We will give away an Easter Basket for one lucky family, and we will have Crumbl gift cards available for children who find one of the special golden eggs!  Please register to attend the Easter Egg Hunt event here:  https://lightofchrist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1637202 

Don't forget your basket!

The potluck lunch will begin at 11am.  Guests are encouraged to sign up to bring a dish at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4daaaa2fa75-locumc#/  However, this is not required. We will have extra food prepared, and all are welcome! This event is free for all families in the community! If you have any questions, please contact Grace at kidscity@locumc.org.  Find out more about Light of Christ Church through our website: https://www.locumc.org/ 

Back by popular demand, Harlem-based Emmet Cohen Trio returns to the JAZZ ROOM with his all-star trio and special guest, legendary saxophonist Houston Person. Known for its range and uplifting dynamism, the trio represents Cohen’s “kaleidoscopic sense of musical narrative,” as noted in Downbeat Magazine. Expect to be treated to a master class in stylistic juxtapositions, including the melding of stride, blues, church, swing, bebop, free, and contemporary styles, resulting in the innovative sound of Jazz’s future.
April 20 – 21: 6PM & 8:15PM
April 22: 7PM & 9:15pm

Brigham Bechtel

Former CIA Chief of Station

Brigham Bechtel served over 30 years in the United States intelligence community. A Navy veteran who spent time as an enlisted and commissioned naval cryptologist, Brigham retired from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 2017, after over 26 years as a staff officer working as both an analyst and then in operations with positions as Chief of Station and of bases in south Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Brigham has multiple awards for his work including the Career Intelligence Medal, Meritorious Unit Citations for unit’s he led, and National Intelligence Award.

Brigham works for Coverent and serves at Navigators Global as a Senior Strategist -Security, Defense, & Space. He is also the founder of Pelorus Consulting, LLC.

He is a 1989 graduate of St. John’s College in Annapolis Maryland and is a member of the Cosmos Club and its International Affairs Committee.

Gail Helt

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Director of the King Security, and Intelligence Studies

Gail Helt came to King in 2014 after nearly a dozen years at the Central Intelligence Agency, where she worked on issues related to East Asian security, politics, and governance. She had the privilege of traveling the world and writing for and briefing the senior-most policymakers in the US Government. The opportunities Gail was given were amazing, and she appreciated everyone — but, she always wanted to teach, and was never a city girl, so Gail was thrilled to have the opportunity to move to northeastern TN and teach at King.

Gail was recruited by the CIA out of a PhD program at the University of Arizona, where she was studying political science/international relations, with an emphasis on China. She has a M.A. in political science from Iowa State University, and a B.S in political science from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Gail Helt is the Coordinator of the Security and Intelligence Studies Program here at King and serves as the Director of the King Institute of Security and Intelligence Studies. She is also the faculty adviser for KSI–a great group of students interested in global events and security and intelligence-related issues. Gail teaches classes in analysis, which are intended not only to teach higher level critical thinking skills that government agencies expect prospective employees to possess, but also to prepare students to succeed in graduate school.

Her research interests center around democratization and liberalization, human rights (I know, shocking for a former CIA officer!), and political stability. particularly Western religion, has impacted the development of China’s politics.

In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with friends.

Event is FREE and open to the public.

You can experience our solar system through the eyes of a young and inquisitive girl named Stella. Caroline Calouche's 'Stargazer' show features athletic, graceful, and mesmerizing dance and circus artists that will take you on an incredible, high-flying adventure through our Milky Way.

You can experience our solar system through the eyes of a young and inquisitive girl named Stella. Caroline Calouche's 'Stargazer' show features athletic, graceful, and mesmerizing dance and circus artists that will take you on an incredible, high-flying adventure through our Milky Way.

Mecklenburg County will host a career fair on April 21 at the Valerie C. Woodard Center, Bldg. E, 3205 Freedom Drive, Charlotte. This career fair is the first of its kind in nearly 10 years, featuring available jobs across County departments.


Representatives will be on hand from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. to meet with interested candidates and discuss current openings and County benefits including paid time off, retirement, medical/health insurance and more.


Formal interviews will not be held during the Career Fair, but laptops will be available for those who wish to apply for specific jobs online.


The event is open to the public. No registration is required. Business attire suggested, please bring resume. For questions contact: CareerFair@mecklenburgcountync.gov.

“Rice Culture in South Carolina, Past and Present”
Amanda McNulty, Producer/Host of SCETV’s “Making It Grow”

Rice culture shaped the society and health of freed and enslaved South Carolinians. Today, breeding has brought back the original “Carolina Gold” rice which at one time gave SC the highest per capita income in the world; further crosses have introduced even more choices based on the historic standouts.

To attend via Zoom, register via this link: bit.ly/3KFLkEl

The family of Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and King George III were avid fans of the theater, sometimes even inviting famous actors to their homes for play-readings. At the center of their enthusiasm for the theater is an extensive collection of English drama collected by Princess Augusta Sophia, George and Charlotte's second-oldest daughter. Join us as we learn about the royal family's bibliophilia and this collection's fascinating journey on its way to a home at UNC Charlotte centuries later, in 1971.

But this was just the beginning of rare-book collecting at Atkins Library! We will also glimpse highlights from the next 50 years of acquisitions and learn the rich histories of many of the rare and distinctive books that have fascinated students and scholars alike for generations. Among the books discussed will be Moby Dick, Leaves of Grass, and works by Phillis Wheatley and Frederick Douglass.

Speakers: Andrew Keener, UNC Charlotte Honors Program, and Robin Brabham, founding director of Special Collections at Atkins Library.

Taste and savour a sampling of NC wines
alongside an exquisite bite from the Chefs
at The Market at 7th Street.

JazzArts Charlotte welcomes Grammy-winning Clarinetist Evan Christopher, as we explore the flare of New Orleans jazz in a small group workshop setting. As a way to deepen the interaction of our national jazz performing artists with the local music community, JazzArts Charlotte welcomes student musicians from the Charlotte area and beyond to learn from this world-renowned jazz innovator.
This applied workshop is open to middle and high schooler musicians, with at least a year on your instrument. All instruments are welcome – you are invited to bring it along.
FREE. Registration required.
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal artistic figures. Downbeat praised the “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary” he employs to communicate with other musicians and audiences.
He has appeared in venues around the globe, from the Newport Jazz Festival, to the Washington DC Kennedy Center, to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. His leadership and collaboration with artists like Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, and Jimmy Heath have led to his 4-album landmark “Masters Legacy Series” among other noteworthy albums including his latest 2021 release “Future Stride”. During the 2020 lockdown, Cohen developed “Live From Emmet’s Place,” a series of weekly performances by his trio and special guests livestreamed from his New York.
Thank you to the program sponsors and supporters, who each bring jazz alive in Charlotte: Infusion Fund, Knight Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, North Carolina Arts Council, Arts & Science Council and O’s Place Jazz.

New work by Arlynn Zachary: Parrhesia: A conversation on freedom of speech

New work by Sarah Council: The Shift Project: Exploring perception, paradigm shifts and
changing your mind

Featured Performers: Samantha Salvato, Carolina Otarola, Reba Bowens, Neha Kissler, Raquelah Conyers, Alison Johnson, Leah Adams, Sarah Lanners Avinger

Poetry: de’Angelo Dia, xavia-margrith Miles

Music: Ronald Keith Parks

Join us for the first FAMILY OPERA performed in Charlotte in 2 years!
OPERA CAROLINA presents an outdoor performance of TORTOISE AND THE HARE in the gardens in full bloom setting of HISTORIC ROSEDALE at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Sunday, April 30th.
Gates open at 12 pm and 3:15 pm for the FREE FAMILY EVENT! Bring your blankets and seating. Beer, wine, soft drinks and water for sale.
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NO dogs, please and NO outside food and beverages
FREE ONSITE PARKING
Gates close promptly at 2:30pm and 5:30pm with a $50 charge to reopen.
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ABOUT THE OPERA:

Our less-than-humble Hare has just won another race when the Tortoise speaks up that she wants to join the track team. After he tells her that she can’t be on the team because she’s a turtle, our tenacious Tortoise challenges the Hare to a race for her place on the team. Will sheer speed take the lead or will slow and steady determination win the race?

Join us for our monthly Coffee and Roundtable. Each month we feature a great discussion leader on one of a wide range of business topics useful to small and large businesses. The meeting begins with a 30 minute social time where you can meet new contacts and touch base with friends while having coffee/tea, pastries and fruits. Register ahead of time and we will print your a custom name tag.

The Quack is Back! Join KinderMourn’s flock of supporters at the 19th Annual Hope Floats Duck Race. Adopt one lucky duck or an entire raft, start a team or join an existing team. Duck packages range from $30 to $500. The free event will feature entertainment for the entire family, splashing of the ducks, and cash prizes for the top three ducks. To adopt ducks or join a team, visit https://www.duckrace.com/charlotte.