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Charlotte Embraces Traditional Scottish Music with Queen City Pipe & Drums

Charlotte Embraces Traditional Scottish Music with Queen City Pipe & Drums Charlotte, N.C. – May 7, 2024 The Queen City Pipe & Drums band is bringing the rich sounds of traditional Scottish music to Charlotte, captivating audiences with their melodic bagpipes and drums. Band Director Andrea Jones shared insights into the band’s history and mission during a special session with Adam Wurtzel on “Up ‘n Adam”. A Cultural Journey Originating

May 9, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Charlotte Shines Spotlight on Atrium Health During National Nurses Week

Charlotte Shines Spotlight on Atrium Health During National Nurses Week May 6, 2024 Charlotte, N.C. – Atrium Health is proud to recognize and celebrate all nurses during National Nurses Week, especially the nearly 12,000 dedicated nurses across the Greater Charlotte area. Nurses Week is recognized every year May 6-12 to honor those who see nursing as more than just a profession and rather selflessly answer the call to compassionately care

May 8, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Mint Hill Wants Your Help To Honor Service Members With Their Military Hometown Heroes Program

Mint Hill Wants Your Help To Honor Service Members With Their Military Hometown Heroes Program Caryn Little, MINT HILL, N.C. — The Town of Mint Hill Military Hometown Heroes Banner Program is a tribute created to honor fallen service members, veterans, and active-duty service members of the United States Armed Forces. Banners will be displayed on light poles with the veteran’s photo and name on both sides of the banner.

May 6, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday

Charlotte Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday May 3, 2024 Annie Mae Smith has lived a long time. Set to celebrate her 100th birthday on May 4, Smith’s journey spans a century of life, from a beginning in rural Georgia to her current home in Charlotte. Having witnessed Jim Crow, President Obama’s election, and everything in between, her life illuminates some of the struggles and triumphs of eras marked by segregation, economic

May 6, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte: GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience This Month

Charlotte: GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience This Month May 1, 2024 By: HERE News ENJOY FREE ADMISSION TO THE MINT MUSEUM Starting May 1, children in grades K-12 can enjoy free admission to both locations of the Mint Museum for an entire year with an adult admission. This opportunity was made possible through Mint Board of Trustees Member Charlotte Wickham, who partnered with Charlotte Ballet dancer Humberto

May 3, 2024 No Comments

Community

By The Numbers: Spring in Charlotte

By The Numbers: Spring in Charlotte A herd of rankings, expenses, crowds, and fines as we careen toward summer April 29, 2024 By Greg Lacour, Tess Allen, The Malpass Brothers Courtesy, Kimberly Manning 5 The number of Music Festivals to jazz up the month of May: Lovin’ Life Music Fest May 3-5 This multiday, multigenre music festival is the first of its kind in Charlotte since CityFest Live! shut down

April 30, 2024 No Comments

Art

Charlotte SHOUT! Celebrates Creative Culture in Charlotte

Charlotte SHOUT! fosters a creative culture in Charlotte Charlotte SHOUT! has returned for the third consecutive year. The event ran from March 29 to April 14, 2024, and there were plenty of opportunities to see all that Charlotte offers. SHOUT! is an art festival in Uptown Charlotte that lasted over two weeks. Residents could participate in fun events and opportunities for the community to experience and enjoy. Art, Food, Music,

April 29, 2024 No Comments

Cinema

Charlotte Pride’s Reel Out LGBTQ Film Festival Returns with an Exciting Lineup

Charlotte Pride’s Reel Out LGBTQ Film Festival Returns with an Exciting Lineup Charlotte, NC – April 26, 2024 Charlotte Pride’s Reel Out LGBTQ film festival is back this year, promising a diverse and engaging lineup of films that celebrate LGBTQ stories and voices. The festival is set to take place at the Independent Picture House in Charlotte from May 15-19, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with thought-provoking cinema

April 29, 2024 No Comments

Community

Charlotte Celebrates Landmark Moment with Hozier and Allison Russell

Charlotte Celebrates Landmark Moment with Hozier and Allison Russell Outdoor Concert Season Kicks Off with a Bang at PNC Music Pavilion By: HERE News April 25, 2024 Outdoor concert season in Charlotte got off to a rousing start Tuesday night as Irish folk/soul artist Andrew Hozier-Byrne, known simply as Hozier, graced the stage at PNC Music Pavilion for the third stop on his Unreal Unearth Tour. With clear skies and

April 28, 2024 No Comments

Community

Local festival hopes to be the kickoff to summer in Charlotte

Local festival hopes to be the ‘kickoff’ to summer in Charlotte A celebration of culture and community is coming to Charlotte on April 27 at the Got Soul: Savor the Culture festival. The festival, put on by the South Charlotte Jack & Jill chapter, aims to bring the community together for a day of fun and entertainment. Community Focus Jack & Jill is a membership-only organization dedicated to “strengthening future

April 27, 2024 No Comments

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