Apr 23 Tuesday
Join WFAE and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation for a "Conversation with Tommy Tomlinson."
Tommy's new book book is "Dogland: Passion Glory and lots of slobber at the Westminster Dog Show."
He'll talk about his books, the "SouthBound" podcast and more.
"Dogland" will be available for purchase from Park Road Books. A book signing will follow the event.
About Tommy Tomlinson
Tommy Tomlinson has hosted the podcast "SouthBound" for WFAE since 2017. He also does a commentary, "On My Mind," which airs every Monday.
Tommy is the author of "The Elephant in the Room," a memoir about life as an overweight man in a growing America.
He spent 23 years as a reporter and local columnist for the Charlotte Observer, where he was a finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in commentary. He has also written for publications including Esquire, ESPN The Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and Garden & Gun.
Tommy is a graduate of the University of Georgia and was a 2008-09 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University.
Jun 27 Thursday
The EQUALibrium Awards Gala will honor Charlotte area residents who have made outstanding contributions and impact in advancing issues of race and equity within our community.
The event will highlight the stories and achievements of these remarkable individuals who have devoted themselves to fostering inclusivity, dismantling systemic barriers and promoting equity and equality in our region.
The evening will feature engaging speakers, captivating performances and an awards ceremony that recognizes the honorees.
EVENT DETAILS:
Learn more about the 2024 EQUALibrium Awards Gala.
We have sponsorship opportunities available. If you or your business would like to show your support for WFAE and the EQUALibrium Awards, email underwriting@wfae.org or call 704-604-7316.
Apr 22 Monday
The event is free and open to all individuals and organizations committed to eradicating the stigmas surrounding HIV and AIDS. Registration is required and can be completed online prior to March 31 on the committee’s website.
Breaking Barriers offers networking, education and advocacy for addressing ongoing HIV/AIDS challenges.
Dr. Ulysses W. Burley III will be the keynote speaker at the conference. He is an expert in medicine and public health and is the project director for the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) Faith Initiative. Additionally, he is the founder of UBtheCURE LLC, a consulting company that focuses on the intersection of health and human rights. Dr. Burley is committed to advocating for social justice through faith and community-based initiatives, focusing on raising awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Key church representatives scheduled to speak include:• United Methodist Global AIDS Committee’s chairperson, Bishop Julius C. Trimble, resident bishop forthe Indiana Episcopal Area and Indiana Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.• Bishop Karen P. Oliveto, Episcopal Leader of the Mountain Sky Conference of The United Methodist Church.
The conference will also feature a panel of experts who will discuss The United Methodist Church’s worldwide response to AIDS.
In addition to speakers, attendees will gather in breakout sessions facilitated by leaders of various HIV and AIDS initiatives. Topics to be discussed include HIV/AIDS impact on children and adolescents, geriatric care, key populations, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP), and prevention awareness and education.
This conference seeks to equip advocates to make a difference for those impacted by HIV/AIDS in their communities. Programming has been developed to help attendees feel inspired, confident and well-prepared to enhance ministry outreach initiatives.
A community market for Local farmers & artisans.
More than 80 local women- and minority-owned businesses have registered to be a part of UNC Charlotte's inaugural HUB Expo. Industries that will be represented include design and construction, personal services, office-related products and services, I.T. services and food services. Learning sessions will be offered throughout the HUB Expo in the Popp Martin Student Union. Food trucks including HotBoys Chicken and Marlie Q’s will be on site for food purchases, and DJ Hugo will perform from noon to 2 p.m.
The UNC Charlotte Jazz Ensemble comes uptown to present a night of swinging Sinatra tunes with guest vocalist John Love. From classy to sassy, songs like “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Nice N Easy,” “My Way,” and “The Lady is a Tramp” will bring cabaret flair to the Booth Playhouse.
A lifelong admirer and student of all things Sinatra, John Love has been performing Frank’s tunes since age ten in 1970. As a Sinatraphile he intends to honor, not impersonate “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” While he sings with undeniable voice and manner similarities, remember there is only one Frank! Performing with great bands and arrangements, Mr. Love has raised considerable contributions for various charities and community causes in North Carolina. Mr. Love performs frequently with The Doug Burns Big Band, a Charlotte based 20-piece band. Their most recent collaborative recording, Love Trumps Hate, is available on all streaming services. With each new generation, one thing remains the same: it’s easy to fall in love with this music!
Join the Department of Music for this benefit concert supporting student scholarships!
Purchase Tickets VIP Tickets: $100 & $75 (Tickets include Premium Seating and VIP Post-Concert Reception)- https://ecom.charlotte.edu/C21561_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2784&SINGLESTORE=trueGeneral Admission Tickets: $15- https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/uptown-sinatra-with-the-unc-charlotte-jazz-ensemble-and-special-guest-john-loveRequest your CoA+A Majors ticket. (Limited Availability)- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco7Nz6Y06epl5jw9UkRQLHgmClsmvwDXOuoGQu1ZVZ6EVUWA/viewformAll proceeds will support the Department of Music Scholarship Fund
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Apr 24 Wednesday
Sustain Charlotte, a community-based nonprofit organization advocating for smart growth solutions to Charlotte’s sustainability challenges, invites you to participate in their 12th Annual Sustain Charlotte Awards on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Revelry in Charlotte!
This memorable evening includes dinner, an awards presentation, and uplifting stories that will leave you inspired. Join likeminded nonprofit professionals, corporate leaders, and community supporters, community leaders, and elected officials as we highlight the achievements of local sustainability leaders and the issues that shape the sustainability of our region.
Sustain Charlotte is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping to advance local sustainability through smart growth. Together with our supporters, we have lifted up and honored more than 600 organizations and individuals who are moving our region toward sustainability. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for an evening of celebration!
Tickets are $125, which goes to support the mission and work of Sustain Charlotte. Location: 701 Keswick Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206. For more information or to register, visit www.SustainCharlotte.org/events.
Apr 25 Thursday
The Jazz for All Educational Concert Series, featuring the Ziad Jazz Quartet, will educate and inspire appreciation for improvisational jazz music. Each month will feature a different artist’s music, and audience members will learn through performance and discussion about the artist and the history and significance of jazz as a music genre. January’s concert is a tribute to the music of Duke Ellington. Jazz For All is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
Free live music, food trucks and drinks, and hands-on art experiences are coming back to Symphony Park six times this spring at SouthPark After 5, a free entertainment and happy hour series happening every Thursday from April 18-May 23.
LEARN MORE: southparkclt.org/after5
Apr 26 Friday
One of Dr. Christopher Moore’s (University of South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology) major interests as an archaeologist has been to understand how the earliest Paleoamericans lived and interacted with megafauna species. Just how implicated should humans be in the extinction of these ice age animals? In a new study, Moore and his colleagues used a forensic technique more commonly used to identify blood on objects at crime scenes to investigate this question.
To attend via Zoom, register via this link: bit.ly/3NV8yXJ
Music, Art, Fire, Dance, Nature - A kaleidoscopic two-day celebration of Life to usher in the summer months and honor the life within and around us.Held at the beautiful GreenLife Family Farms, enjoy a fun weekend of music, dance, fire performances, and much more! From the Art Market to the delicious food options, a variety of adventures and activities, and amazing creative people sharing what they Love - a magical weekend for all ages!An imaginative artistic experience, the Sunset fire-lighting ceremony premieres an all-new immersive and inspiring production of music and fire artistry.Two day music and art exploration spanning Rock, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Electronic, World Folk, Hip-Hop, and in-between. From enchanting melodies of Dixon's Violin to the pulsating rhythms of Tuatha Dea and other local and nationally known artists.Come for a day or spend the weekend, camping from tents to VIP Luxury Clamping
Join us at Wing Haven for an evening of special wines while strolling through our gardens to kick off the 30th annual Gardeners' Garden Tour.
Enjoy a tasting of fine wines staged throughout Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary and the SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden and learn from our garden staff and volunteers about the history of each garden area with insightful detail of the flora and fauna that surround you.
Price includes wine tasting with curated paired bites, hosted garden conversation, live music, and (1) ticket to the Gardeners' Garden Tour Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28. All proceeds benefit the preservation and programs of Wing Haven.