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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

It's an evening of inspiration and laughter! Let's explore what makes us proud of ourselves and each other, and what we can do to make the world better for those who are having a hard time fitting in. We'll feature songs like Shalom by Dan Forrest, Proud by Heather Small (from the TV show Queer as Folk), A Patch of Light by Jacob Narverud, and Does the World Say? by Kyle Pederson. Your pride will swell a little, too!

Join Sustain Charlotte for a FREE board game night at Divine Barrel Brewing in NoDa! We will have games with transportation and building themes like Ticket to Ride, Monopoly Builder, and Megacity Oceania.
We'll provide light snacks. Food will also be available on-site from the fantastic food truck Strudelteig. Whether you come alone or with friends and family, everyone is warmly welcomed. Come meet other locals who are interested in sustainability while having some low-key competitive (or cooperative) fun!
No knowledge of how to play the games is required. We'll learn together. Feel free to bring your own games, too!

OneBand is back on Wednesday, 6/14/23, starting at 6:30pm with our friends at Charlotte is Creative & JamBox! Come enjoy this amazing community concert filled with some of Charlotte's dopest musicians as they perform a 3-song set! We'll also have some special performers along the way, and Strudelteig will be on-site serving dinner!

This is an opportunity to learn more about Ranked Choice Voting and how to bring it to North Carolina.

This introduction is for anyone and everyone who is curious about what Ranked Choice Voting is. It will include an explanation of RCV and its benefits as well as descriptions of the various opportunities for support and/or volunteering.

Join us in person [or virtually on Zoom]. Bring your friends and meet the team!

Better Ballot NC is 100% volunteer-run, non-profit, non-partisan organization. We are everyday residents of North Carolina. Just like you, we have families, jobs, and a passion for improving our democracy. Come check us out.

Join us the second Saturday of each month from 10:00am-2:00pm. Resident artists will be present and working in their studios. They will be available for questions and observation. This event is free and everyone is welcome.

For the first time ever, join the small ensembles of the Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte (7th Son), the Women's Chorus of Charlotte (Vox Dominae), and our newest ensemble, Spite & Malice, join forces to present the most fun, most engaging music we have. You'll be delighted, enraptured, and amazed that all that sound comes out of these small ensembles!

Show off your style and personality in this collage workshop led by artist Shane Manier. In this art workshop, participants will create a collage with fabric, patterned paper, magazine and paint markers to represent their unique style. Bring the whole family for a fun day at the Gantt! Family First is presented by Novant Health.

When children are engaged in the performing arts, they experience multiple positive benefits that will serve them throughout their lives. Summer camp at Matthews Playhouse promises a variety of creative and challenging experiences for youth. With themed camps for ages 4–18 years old, children participate in full or half-day camps during the months of June, July, and August and each session culminates with a special on-stage demonstration for friends and family.


Matthews Playhouse welcomes children of all backgrounds and skill levels in the performing arts. The summer camp staff is made up of professional actors, directors, musicians, choreographers, theatre educators and former School of Theatre students who are back to pass along what they have learned to the next generation. Each instructor and camp counselor is trained to ensure that each child enjoys a summer camp experience that is safe, enriching, and fun. Parents or guardians interested in registering their children should go to https://www.matthewsplayhouse.com/mphsummercamp23 to learn more about the program and sign up.


For more information about the fees, payment options, and other details, please visit their website. Interested families may also contact a staff member at Matthews Playhouse by calling (704) 846-8343 or email contact@matthewsplayhouse.com.

This event happens daily on Jun 12, 2023 to Aug 18, 2023 at 9:00am to 4:00pm.

UNCHAMBERED, the rising classical-crossover ensemble is going on TOUR in North Carolina this June! Come experience a performance like no other where timeless classics and today's hits collide, forming a work of art like never heard of before! UNCHAMBERED seeks to glorify God and bring joy to others by bridging the worlds of old and new music through a new lens. Consisting of strings, percussion, guitar, piano, and synthesizer, the group brings a genre-transcending take on instrumental music. In their effort to better the community and refresh the souls of others, UNCHAMBERED has become proud partners with the Restored Souls Foundation.

When you think you have Herd it all, comes the Laughingstock Agricultural Dad Joke Competition. On Sunday, June 18th, for Father’s Day, the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market will be hosting a free comedic joke off. Anyone over the age of 18 who thinks they have the best agriculturally related Dad Jokes is welcome to enter. We are looking for comedi-hens who can tell clean one liners filled with udder nonsense that are a-moo-sing and outstanding in the field of agricultural comedy. Competitors will be telling their best Dad Jokes for a variety of prizes, including a Weber Grill. If you know someone who can tell a knee slapper like no other, sign them up for this free event. Call the market office at 704-357-1269 and ask for Amie Newsome, the Market Manager, to register. The corn-niess will start at 11 a.m. Make sure to bring your own chair and get comfortable for the hay-larious wisequacks. It is going to be legen-dairy!

We couldn’t be more excited for our 2nd Level Up Drag Brunch with Charlotte Gaymers Network & DKO Entertainment! The next Level Up Drag Brunch is taking place on Sunday, 6/25/23, from 11am-1pm! Enjoy the high-energy performances by 6 incredible performers as they dazzle the crowd! Bodega Food Wagon will also be on-site serving during the event!

Richard and Leah Rothstein are touring the nation with a release of Richard’s second book, following The Color of Law, titled Just Action. They’ll touch down in Charlotte on June 12th with an open discussion and forum.