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Join Apparo on July 11th and 25th for our upcoming educational webinars for nonprofits. Apparo's webinars are free, but require registration. Webinars will be recorded and shared for later viewing to those who registered.

Here are the details:

⭐ On July 11th from 12-1 PM, Centric Consulting’s Brit Kwait presents Mastering Project and Task Management with Microsoft 365.
- Are you getting the most out of your Microsoft 365 subscription? Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll dive into the lesser-known gems of Microsoft 365 that can transform the way you manage projects and tasks to boost your and your team's productivity. In this webinar, complete with live demos, you will learn how to use Microsoft 365’s Planner and Lists. By attending this webinar, you will: say goodbye to the clutter of sticky notes and disparate task lists, learn how to streamline your work and bring order to chaos, discover the art of visualizing all the moving pieces with clarity and confidence, and unlock the potential of peak productivity by syncing with your team like never before.
⭐ On July 25th from 12-1PM, Sharp Advising’s Matt Sharp presents Smart Strategies for Nonprofits: Streamlining Operations on a Budget.
- Feeling overwhelmed by operational tasks at your nonprofit? This webinar offers practical strategies to streamline workflows, utilize free and low-cost tools, and maximize your impact. In this webinar, you will: gain practical strategies to streamline operational tasks and workflows, learn how to leverage limited resources for greater efficiency and impact, and discover free and low-cost tools to simplify common nonprofit operations. Register today and discover how simple systems can revolutionize your nonprofit's operations!

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Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, despite a few holdouts trying to derail one of President Biden's top priorities.

Drawing on numerous genres, including jazz, singer-songwriter, rock, alt-R&B, hip-hop, rock and soul, these are artists making exciting music for the current moment.

This holiday season, Matthews Playhouse invites families and friends to come together and experience a heartwarming tale filled with uplifting musical numbers, beautiful period costumes, and show-stopping choreography. With a blend of fresh new faces and exciting twists, including new special effects and music, this year’s production promises a joyous and high-energy holiday experience.

Set in 19th-century London, "Scrooge! The Musical" brings the classic holiday tale to life with Leslie Bricusse’s award-winning score. Geof Knight stars as Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man visited on Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley (Jeff Powell), and the three spirits of Christmas (played by Sarah Baumgardner, Tristan Nogueira, and Davis Hickson). Through their visions, Scrooge sees the hardships faced by his clerk Bob Cratchit (Jared Shank), Mrs. Cratchit (Lauren Wilson), and their frail son Tiny Tim (alternated by Tobey Fincher and Charlotte Thomson). Inspired, Scrooge finds redemption, embracing the joy and spirit of Christmas.

Let the magic of "Scrooge! The Musical" bring you and your loved ones closer during this festive time of year.

Dates: December 13-22, 2024
Location: Fullwood Theatre (Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts), 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC
Tickets: Available at matthewsplayhouse.com

A Director’s Fresh Perspective
Making his directorial debut, Johnny Hohenstein is eager to bring a fresh perspective to this year’s production. “Although we’re telling a well-known story, we hope to create a high-energy and fun environment for cast, crew, and audiences alike,” says Hohenstein. “Expect some surprises this year that will keep this beloved tradition fresh and alive!”

A Bittersweet Farewell
Local radio personality and actor Geof Knight will reprise his role as Ebenezer Scrooge for the third and final time. Knight, a beloved figure in the Charlotte theatre community, has announced his retirement from the stage after this production. “I am very honored to be spending a third year as part of this holiday tradition,” Knight says. “This will be my last year, and more than likely, my last time on stage in Charlotte. I look forward to another journey to 1843 London with both new friends and old.”

Special Performances and Community Impact
In addition to the eight regular performances, Scrooge! The Musical will feature a "Pay What You Can" performance on Thursday, December 19th, at 7:30 pm, benefiting Common Heart, a local non-profit dedicated to eradicating food insecurity and eliminating generational poverty in the community.

Introducing Kids Night Out - A New Way to Experience Live Theatre
For children who may not yet appreciate live theatre, Matthews Playhouse is excited to announce its newest program, Kids Night Out—a fun-filled evening for children in grades 1-5, offered during the Friday and Saturday evening performances of Scrooge! The Musical. While parents enjoy a night out, kids will have a blast with themed activities, games, dinner, and a cozy PJ party from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Marisa Peñaloza is a senior producer on NPR's National Desk. Peñaloza's productions are among the signature pieces heard on NPR's award-winning newsmagazines Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as weekend shows. Her work has covered a wide array of topics — from breaking news to feature stories, as well as investigative reports.

In New Orleans Sunday night, it's the women's turn to put on a college basketball show at the Final Four. Traditional powers UConn and Notre Dame are facing off, while the presence of California against Louisville is proving to doubters that the women's game has depth — and some pizzazz, too.

In Kentucky, two police officers in Louisville were shot during protests Wednesday night in reaction to the charges filed earlier in the day in the Breonna Taylor shooting.

"I do not make this decision lightly," McCarthy told reporters Tuesday. It's unclear whether any formal impeachment resolution would have the votes in the House to pass.

The United Auto Workers union said Friday that nearly 9,000 workers at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville will strike on Feb. 23 if a local contract dispute is not resolved.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Reverend Quincy Worthington, from Highland Park Presbyterian Church, about what he's seeing on the ground during ongoing ICE protests in Chicago.

The Encore Center is once again proud to present an outdoor and socially-distanced production. In these unusual times, our traditional theatre space is not an option, so we are inviting audiences to enjoy The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon under the stars! As with our recent production, this option will provide our community the opportunity to partake in live theatre performances in a way that ensures as safe an experience as possible. Even in our outdoor spaces, we are limiting the number of audience members. Individuals or groups who reserve tickets together will be assigned an area socially distanced from all other theatre goers, and bringing your own lawn chairs diminishes the risk of contact exposure to germs. And with all that is going on these days, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon is the perfect date night or family stay-cation escape right here in Moore County. This show flips the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm on their heads in a fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators and four actors attempt to combine all 209 stories including classics like “Snow White”, “Rapunzel”, “Cinderella”, and “Hansel and Gretel” to more bizarre, obscure stories like “The Devil's Grandmother” and “The Girl Without Hands”. This wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience participation and madcap fun is suggested for audience members ages 8 and up, making it a great show for your family to enjoy under the stars in our new, outdoor venue! To best serve our whole community, performances will be held in our outdoor space at 160 E New Hampshire Avenue in Downtown Southern Pines on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 pm and the Foxfire Village Green Park (10 South Shamrock Drive in Foxfire Village) on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 pm. General admission is just $10, or add to the fun by reserving a VIP spot for $20, which includes premium seating and a basket of chef-curated snacks and beverages. Seating is limited, so we encourage audience members to reserve your tickets in advance. For tickets or more information about The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, or our other upcoming productions, visit our website EncoreCenter.net or by calling (910) 725-0603.

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

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

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.

Just after Halloween, Murder!!! Mayhem!!! Puppets?!? This project explores The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the landmark example of German Expressionist cinema. It is a story about a carnival side-show doctor, his murderous protégé, and the young couple who are caught in their crosshairs. The original movie (1921) recently passed into public domain, and is considered one of the first horror films, AND one of the first murder mysteries. This workshop production will be produced as part of the Department's Puppetry Class.
November 2, 2023 - 7:30 PM
November 3, 2023 - 7:30 PM
November 4, 2023 - 7:30 PM
November 5, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Today's headlines can leave us feeling bleak, confused and helpless. Forces of de-humanization are all around us: technology, mass production, consumption, marketing, mechanization, environmental destruction, racism, sexism, conflict, war.

How do we move forward together in times fraught with division?

Our next Forum holds space for this difficult conversation. Mark Peres, founder and executive director of The Charlotte Center, and professor of ethics at Johnson & Wales University, will offer his thoughts, drawing on philosophy, history, social science, and wisdom traditions.

We look forward to gathering with you.

Musical Theater Solo

Mandy Gonzalez possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time. She notably starred as Angelica in the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton”. She is best known for her emotional portrayal of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award winning, Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical “In the Heights”, a role she originally created. She has also starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of “Wicked”, blowing the roof off the theatre each night. Mandy joins Cain Center for the Arts for our First Anniversary Party – a black-tie optional celebration with a stationed meal and performance.



Ticket price includes dinner stations, open bar and concert.

Holiday magic is back in Charlotte Youth Ballet’s 46th annual production of The Nutcracker! This family-friendly event showcases the artistry of local student dancers and professionals from around the world. CYB is a nonprofit organization led by Charlotte legend, Gay Porter, and Artist Director, Bridget Porter Young.

General Admission shows:
Friday, December 5 at 7pm
Saturday, December 6 at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, December 7 at 2:30pm

Special discounted performances are available for schools, preschools, homeschool students, Girl Scouts, and seniors. Visit https://charlotteyouthballet.org/nutcracker/ for info.

Join Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center for a complimentary lunch and an eye-opening conversation about hearing health!

What to Expect:
-Short presentation: How Hearing Affects Your Overall Wellbeing
-Hearing aid product demos
-Q&A with our audiology experts

Why Attend?
Discover how hearing impacts your mental, physical, and social health. Learn about the latest hearing solutions and how they can transform your life.

Reserve Your Spot Today! Limited seating available. Call (704) 523-8027