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The Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center faculty and students present The Wizard of Oz. This is CC&DC’s end of year student showcase inspired by the classic tale featuring dance, trapeze, gymnastics, silk, lyra, partner acro and other cirque disciplines performed by students age 8-adult. For more info visit cltcirquedancecenter.org

The Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center faculty and students present The Wizard of Oz. This is CC&DC’s end of year student showcase inspired by the classic tale featuring dance, trapeze, gymnastics, silk, lyra, partner acro and other cirque disciplines performed by students age 8-adult. For more info visit cltcirquedancecenter.org

James Legg, staff archaeologist with the SC Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, will discuss the archaeological study of the Battle of Camden, 1998-2013, with particular emphasis on the recent project to recover and rebury the remains of 14 men killed in the battle on August 16, 1780.

To attend via Zoom, register via this link: bit.ly/428XYkE

The Anne Springs Close Greenway invites the finest restaurants and culinary experts in the York County area to participate in The Taste of Fort Mill. This outdoor event will host more than 700 guests and offer culinary samples from 20 culinary participants, yielding a cornucopia of delicious offerings. Culinary participants and their signature dishes change from year to year, making each event a unique experience for visitors and locals alike.

Complete the evening by enjoying music from the Thirsty Horses, a wine pull to benefit the cause, and beverages available for purchase from the Gateway Canteen. Tickets can be purchased at ascgreenway.org/events. Event is for ages 21 and older.

Fairy Day in the Daniel Boone Native Gardens is back Saturday July 8, 2023 from 1-5pm. This annual event is $2 for adults, and free for children and those dressed in fairy/elf attire, and is the Gardens’ largest annual fundraiser. New this year, a costume contest will be held at 2pm for the best dressed fairy and elf/woodland creature, with portraits by Bill Barber for the winners. And, with the winners’ permission, the portraits may also be used for some of next year’s Fairy Day promotional materials.

The Watauga County Library, Watauga County Arts Council, The Children’s Playhouse, and the Blue Ridge chapter of NC Native Plant Society will be stationed in the gardens providing hands-on activities. Create lasting memories with a photo op with Ayla the Dreams Fairy as well as Fairy Brucie Abella while you stroll through the gardens to music by Mary Greene/others, or find a new perspective with intuitive guide, Catherine Walters.

Enhance your fairy flair with Fake a Face painting, fairy hair, and henna painting. Among our vendors are: jewelry by Upcycled Everything, Barefoot and Brazen, Faeriefoots’ Doors and Gifts, printmaking by Andi Dandelion, High Country Crystals, and Peace of Green Succulents. Enjoy Stickboy cookies, Lou Lou’s Cotton Candy, Big Brose Family BBQ and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. More vendors TBD with a portion of their proceeds donated directly to the gardens.

Come enjoy an enchanting, fun event for all ages while supporting the Daniel Boone Native Gardens located at 651 Horn in the West Drive in Boone. For more information or to volunteer contact Sharon: fairyday@danielboonenativegardens.org



About Daniel Boone Native Gardens DBNG
The mission of Daniel Boone Native Gardens is to provide educational opportunities for visitors of the importance of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers and provide a stunning backdrop for weddings and community events. Founded in 1963, DBNG is a non-profit public garden in downtown Boone, NC . www.danielboonenativegardens.org

Join us on Saturday, June 10th for our annual Mac and Cheese Competition benefitting Good Soles charity! They aim to provide steel toe boots and non-slip shoes to organizations helping our neighbors in need transition out of homelessness, so they can get the jobs needed to get back on their feet and regain their independence.

Come out for delicious beer and sample and vote on 8-9 different mac & cheese dishes and vote for your top 3!

Tickets are $15 each and $9 of each ticket sold will be donated to Good Soles.

Note: This event is 21+ only due to limited space.

This evening of musical indulgence pairs songs with scrumptious snacks. Throughout the concert, the audience will be served a variety of tasty bites which shows that “We Go Together” isn’t just a hit song from Grease that we will sing, but also shows how food and music make a great duet.

Willy Wonka sang of pure imagination while offering up chocolate treats and so will we. Come hear ”Pure Imagination” while tasting delicious chocolate. If you love coffee, come sip a cup of hot coffee from the coffee bar, or enjoy the beautiful music while having a mocha flavored cold coffee as we sing “Jave Jive” and “Java Jazz”.

The Chorale will perform different styles of music and the food reflects the variety. It’s not just about the sweet, but also about the savory. Chicken taquitos bites will be served as we sing the Spanish folk song “El Vito”. You will be tapping your toes at your next picnic after hearing our jazzy version of “Solid Potato Salad”.

As the castle staff of enchanted objects in Beauty and The Beast sang, “Be Our Guest” for an evening of fun, beautiful choral music and bite sized treats.

THE HICKORY COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS THE TONY AND GRAMMY WINNING MUSICAL KINKY BOOTS JUNE 2ND THROUGH THE 17TH. IT’S THE UPLIFTING STORY OF HOW A MAN SAVED HIS FAMILY’S STRUGGLING SHOE BUSINESS. IT’S GLAM, GLITTER AND A WHOLE LOT OF SOLE. VISIT HICKORY THEATRE DOT ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS.

Clyde's by Lynn Nottage
In CLYDE’S, a truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.

Content Warnings
Please be advised that this production contains strong language, adult situations, and references to drug usage. Suggested for ages 16 and up.

Dates and Times
Friday, June 16 @7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 17 @7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 18 @2:00 p.m.

Friday, June 25 @7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 27, @2:00 p.m.

The St. Stephen Treasure Sale, one of Charlotte's largest thrift and rummage sales, brings together bargain shoppers, thrifters, and treasure hunters all while giving back to worthy, local charities.

The St. Stephen Treasure Sale is an annual summer tradition bringing together bargain shoppers, thrifters, and treasure hunters all while giving back to worthy, local charities. Since 2008, the Treasure Sale has raised more than $150,000 for a variety of local nonprofits and missions. The two-day event is the culmination of hundreds of donated hours by volunteers, St. Stephen members, and community members. Mark your calendars for June 16-17 and come ready to shop thousands of unique treasures, household goods, tools, kitchen gadgets, furniture, and more.

Event Dates/Times:
Friday, June 16, 9am-1pm
Saturday, June 17, 8am-1pm

100% of all proceeds from this year's Treasure Sale will benefit:
• The Relatives • Greenway Park Elementary
• Heart Math Tutoring • UMCOR Tornado Relief

Townsend Tunes
Summer Concerts at JAARS.
Friday Nights 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Free Admission!
JAARS Base, 7405 Jaars Road Waxhaw, NC 28173

Bring your friends for fun-filled evenings of live music, refreshments, and exciting stories about how God is at work here at JAARS and around the world!

There is no cost to attend. Concessions will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5:00 p.m!

June 30th: Chelsea Locklear and Jonah Greene.
July 14: Sarah and Michael Bowman.
July 28: Kendra Blethen.
August 11: Randy Stonehill.

Join 24 Foundation in celebrating 22 years of changing the course of cancer. Come ride or stride (July 28-29) at the 24 Hours of Booty charity non-competitive cycling and walking event in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood or create your own virtual “UnLooped” event. Funds raised support organizations dedicated to cancer navigation and survivorship. For more information or to register, visit https://www.24foundation.org/

Join us for Pickleball for Peace, a pickleball fundraiser for the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center. This event will be a round-robin format where each player will be matched to similar skill-level players. Registration includes pickleball player admission, a gift bag, and light refreshments throughout the event. Spectators are welcome to attend! They will also receive a gift bag and light refreshments included in their ticket price. During the event, there will be music, a silent auction, a raffle, and a brief reception following the pickleball tournament.
Ages 16+ and all skill levels are welcome. Tournament Sanctioning: Not Sanctioned.

May 12th the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market will be hosting Strawberry Day from 10:00am – 2:00 pm! You will be able to taste North Carolina strawberry varieties and vote on the one with the best flavor. Susie Strawberry will be on site, with her larger than life self, for photos. We will have free activities for the kids and recipes for the adults. Stop by the market at 1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC to join in all the fun. It’s going to be a Berry Good Time!

The Skin Cancer Foundation is launching Destination: Healthy Skin, a new program designed to save lives by educating the public about adequate sun protection for skin cancer prevention and the importance of early detection.
As part of the program, The Skin Cancer Foundation’s 38-foot RV, customized with two private exam rooms, will travel around the country, providing free full-body skin cancer screenings, educational materials, and sun protection giveaways. Local dermatologists who have donated their time will conduct the screenings onboard the RV.
The bus will be stopping at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 17th and Thursday, May 18th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm both days. Come to the market to get your free skin cancer screening.

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, May 7th
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?

Do you write songs? Poetry. Want some ideas or need a little help? Maybe you have a song but need help put it on paper,

Carolina Pro Musica offers a songwriting workshop Sat. May 13 at 11:00 at the Gaston County Public Library, Main Branch. 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054. This will be the 4th year we’ve offered this type of workshop. Bring anything you would like to share. Bring your instruments – a piano will be available. You might discover a collaborative partner. The workshop is free.

Join us for an exciting afternoon of music and celebration at the Charlotte Pride Band's spring concert on May 13, 2023, at 4pm in Park Road Church, 3900 Park Rd in Charlotte. ADMISSION IS FREE.
We are thrilled to feature Dr. Marisa Youngs on trumpet, an accomplished musician and educator with an impressive performance history. In addition, we will be showcasing the talent of our Youth Soloist Competition winner, Alexander Bielicki, who will amaze you with his musical abilities. This promises to be an unforgettable evening of inspiring music and community spirit.
The Charlotte Pride Band is proudly led by the incredible vision of our Artistic Director, Dr. John Ross and our Assistant Artistic Director, O'Shea Best.
Charlotte Pride Bands is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ visibility and equality through the power of music. We believe that music has the power to bring people together and create positive change in our world.
Don't miss this opportunity to support our mission and enjoy an afternoon of fantastic music. We can't wait to see you there!
AGAIN, ADMISSION IS FREE!

Now in its third year, the Playwrights' Festival is an initiative to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the theatre community by highlighting original works by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Four playwrights will adapt their submissions into a 20-minute "preview" version to be performed as a staged reading and adjudicated by a panel of local theatre professionals on Saturday, May 27, 2023 @ 11a.m. at ​Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte (CATCh). The judges will score the staged readings, and the play that receives the highest score from the panel will be incorporated into the 2023-2024 Matthews Playhouse season and produced as a full length show.
Staged Readings Are FREE & Open to the PublicSaturday, May 27, 2023 @ 11 a.m.Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte4128 South Blvd Suite A3, Charlotte, NC
 

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft. This show is a perfect opportunity to showcase a strong, iconic female performer, as well as unique special effects and illusions.