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The House will return to Washington after its latest extended recess. The plans will overlap the Senate's session for the first time since the pandemic began as access to testing remains limited.

If ever there were an R-rated opera, it's Puccini's lurid potboiler, Tosca. Perhaps not coincidentally, it's also one of the most popular operas of all time — featured here in a production from Houston Grand Opera starring soprano Maria Guleghina.

Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

This production is performed by students ages 8-18 and rehearsed in just 10 short days! Their sheer talent, resilience, and hard work is something you don't want to miss!

Performances are July 19-21 & August 2-4!

Few artists transformed the visual world as dramatically as Caravaggio. His revolutionary use of light and shadow, and his notoriously violent life, changed the course of Western art forever.

This theatrical production explores both Caravaggio’s artistic vision and turbulent biography through a newly created pastiche opera assembled from scenes by Bach, Stradella, Monteverdi, and other Baroque composers. Staged and visually inspired by Caravaggio’s paintings, the evening follows the artist’s story while bringing his signature chiaroscuro aesthetic to life through music, theater, and movement.

Featuring soprano Laura Bohn, theorbo player John Lenti, and a talented ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists, the production creates an immersive portrait of the artist and the extraordinary world of Baroque Rome.

Each concert with 7th Street celebrates the Charlotte community with complimentary wine and food, with parking included. Your ticket also helps bring acclaimed music and artists to underserved audiences in shelters, hospitals, schools, and beyond.

With a production team consisting of two seasoned retro-soul veterans, Nicole Wray's solo act shepherds '60s and '70s R&B styles into the present.

On the Local News Roundup: Mike Collins recaps the lesser-known Mecklenburg County races from this week’s election day. Mask mandates get a second look in Mecklenburg. Vaccines for kids 5 to 11 have been approved and are on their way. And guns found at Huntersville's Hopewell High School prompts discussion among CMS leaders about security.

On the Local News Roundup: Friction on Charlotte City Council over a proposal by city staff for Eastland Yards. Homicides are down— slightly — according to the latest CMPD crime report. And most of the schools under CMS control are now considered high-poverty.

The response is a formal part of the process in the Senate impeachment trial, which begins Tuesday.

The measure includes a last-minute agreement with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Republicans over aid for farmers. The Senate needs to vote on the resolution and send it to President Trump.

Liberal Sen. Bernie Sanders and conservative Sen. Rand Paul used a hearing on emergency room use to engage in an unusual debate about whether health care is a right.

To no one's surprise, Tiger Woods is leading in the PGA Championship, in Louisville, Kentucky. Melinda speaks with Weekend Edition's sports commentator Ron Rapoport about Mr. Woods' popularity and what he brings to the sport.

The Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act aims to repeal a 2005 federal law known as the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, but it faces long odds of becoming law.

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike in the Charlotte area as health officials beg people to get vaccinated. And after a year of online education for many, state test scores look bad. We'll talk about those stories and more on the Local News Roundup.

The Eagles pulled out a win over the Kansas City Chiefs this week, but they might opt out of making the traditional visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said a Trump impeachment trial could begin by Thanksgiving. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted the timeline was pegged to the investigation, not a date.

The citizens of Bowling Green, Ky. are preparing to celebrate natives son Duncan Hines. Unlike his cake-mix rival Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines was a real person. Cora Jane Spiller, tells NPR's Liane Hansen about her great uncle and the Eighth annual Duncan Hines Festival.

My Morning Jacket releases It Still Moves, a new album reflecting a focus on songwriting and narrative. The band hails from Shelbyville, Ky., and its sound has roots in Southern rock. Tom Moon has a review.

Ring in spring with Clayworks! Join us for our two-day Spring Sale and open house April 5 & 6. Stop in to tour our campus and buy sculptural and functional ceramics from more than 20 Clayworks artists.

The Harris YMCA Performing Dance Company proudly presents their 24th annual production of the Nutcracker Ballet. Show times:
Saturday 12/20
10:30
1:30
4:30
7:30

Sunday 12/21
1:00
4:00

The Magic Flute explores the conflict between darkness and light, knowledge and ignorance, in the universal quest for unity and peace. Mozart's enchanting tale is an international co-production with the Teatro Sociale of Como, Italy.