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Community University: Summer Schedule Updated Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 4:30 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Charlotte, NC – Summer classes are now available for Community University, the City of Charlotte’s neighborhood training program. All workshops are free and open to Charlotte residents. To register, visit neighborhoods.charmeck.org and click on the CU icon, email neighservs@ci.charlotte.nc.us or call 704.336.2061. Community University is a neighborhood capacity building program dedicated to providing high quality training to Charlotte residents to improve the strength and vitality of neighborhood organizations and the overall quality of community life. The courses are intended to engage, inform and equip participants with the training and assistance needed to help them improve and maintain their communities. Summer Schedule: Organizing Neighborhood Projects: Easy as 1, 2, 3 Thursday, July 9, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm YWCA at 3420 Park Road Learn about forming committees, planning strategically and completing project management steps for neighborhood projects Food for Thought: Community Gardens Wednesday, July 15, 9:30 am-11:00 am Wilmore Community Center at 501 West Boulevard This session focuses on how to create and manage a community garden and how to troubleshoot potential problems. Gardening options for seniors and the handicapped, as well as available resources for community gardens, will be shared. Healthy Lawns and Gardens Monday, July 20, 9:30 am-11:00 am Wilmore Community Center at 501 West Boulevard Learn tips for community and personal gardens, including preventing pests, soil management and maintenance and selecting the correct types of plants for your garden Do-it Yourself: Home Repairs for Anyone Wednesday, July 29, 9:30 am -11:00 am Wilmore Community Center at 501 West Boulevard This session teaches how to complete do-it yourself home projects, such as weather stripping, showerhead and toilet replacement and screen repair. Healthy Environment = Healthy Neighborhoods Monday, August 3, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm YWCA at 3420 Park Road Learn how having a healthy environment can make your neighborhood healthy, including ideas like composting, recycling and properly maintaining water sources. Customized training is also available. If your neighborhood has a specific need, email neighservs@ci.charlotte.nc.us to arrange for a customized training workshop. To see a list of topics, visit neighborhoods.charmeck.org. Please note that a minimum of ten participants is needed for a customized training. For more information contact: Amy Clipston, Public Information Specialist, 704.336.2350 Community Financial Literacy Workshop Updated Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 1:18 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Crossroad Charlotte and Charmeck Neighborhoods & Business Services announce: Free Community Financial Literacy Workshop July 18, 2009 Begins at 9:00 AM. Breakfast/ lunch served. Johnson C. Smith University Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Student Union - Grimes Lounge Questions: Anika Pimentel (704-330-1379; apimentel@jcsu.edu) 2009 BASTILLE DAY FESTIVAL Updated Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 11:25 AM by Thomas Fortenberry Bastille Day Festival Saturday, July 11 FREE! Extravaganza Depot 1610 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28206 The French American Chamber of Commerce of North Carolina is pleased to announce the: 9th ANNUAL BASTILLE DAY FESTIVAL FREE ADMISSION Please join the FACCNC in celebrating France’s National Holiday at the Bastille Day Festival. The Festival includes music, entertainment, food and much more for the whole family to enjoy! Red Rocks, Whitewater & Blue Grass 4th of July Festival Updated Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 2:19 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Red Rocks, Whitewater & Blue Grass 4th of July Festival Saturday, July 4, 2009 Spend a day at the U.S. National Whitewater Center enjoying live music, food, beer, wine and fireworks as well as activities for the whole family. U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway Charlotte, NC 28214 Lake Wylie Fireworks Updated Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 2:05 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Fantastic Fireworks at Lake Wylie Saturday, July 4th, 2009 At dusk (approx. 9:45 p.m.) Where: Lake Wylie by the Buster Boyd Bridge S.C. Hwy. 49 at Lake Wylie Best Viewing: - The Buster Boyd Bridge Boat Landing - T-Bones on the Lake outside deck - Rey Azteca outside deck at Lake Wylie Plaza - Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza on the patio at Lake Wylie Plaza Red, White & Boom! Updated Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 2:03 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Red, White & Boom! Saturday, July 4th, 2009 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Charlotte Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, NC Spend your Fourth of July with friends and family at Memorial Stadium for Red, White & Boom! Family-friendly activities will take place with fireworks blasting off at 9:30. Free admission, $5 parking fee. Carowinds Night of Fire Updated Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 1:56 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Check out the Carowinds Independence Day celebrations and Night of Fire. The all day events include a salute to our National Heroes, a July 4th meal, music, contests, and of course ends with the nighttime fireworks display. Summer 2009 Charlotte Restaurant Week Updated Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 1:36 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Dig into the Summer 2009 Charlotte Restaurant Week! July 10 - 19, 2009 Enjoy a culinary extravaganza during this 10-Day celebration of Charlotte’s restaurant scene. From Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 19, each participating upscale restaurant will offer a spectacular 3-course, prix fixe dinner menu for only $30 per person (not including tax and gratuity). It’s a royal opportunity to experience Charlotte’s ever-expanding array of dining options and remarkable chefs, from popular favorites to new hot-spots. Reservations are recommended. Peruse the participating restaurants to learn more about their offerings and how to book your table. Also, explore options for transportation and discounted hotel accommodations during Charlotte Restaurant Week. National Health Care Day of Service Updated Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 1:43 PM by Thomas Fortenberry National Health Care Day of Service: June 27th, 2009 First Lady Michelle Obama urges every citizen to join her in this event. The United We Serve initiative and Organizing for America are sponsoring the National Health Care Day of Service. Community service is a critical piece of our health care campaign. Volunteers who participate in the National Health Care Day of Service will be stronger advocates for health care reform. Volunteer projects directly expose participants to the reality of our country’s health care system and the millions of people who it is currently failing. National Health Care Day of Service volunteers will also build important relationships in their communities with health care professionals. Finally, these health care service projects give volunteers a chance to make an impact in their own communities and improve the lives of their neighbors in the short term while we simultaneously fight for long term, systemic health care reform. You don’t need to be an expert to help out. If you have a few hours to spare, you can help people near you get the care they need, and raise awareness about the urgent reform our nation requires. First Lady Michelle Obama says, "There's an old Thomas Edison quote I've always liked: 'Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.' " Let's get to work. Don't miss this opportunity to help your community and your nation. Miles & Coltrane: The Blue Period Updated Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 1:28 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Miles & Coltrane: The Blue Period Saturday, June 27 Presented by On Q Productions $15-$20 ; Call 704-372-1000 to order. McGlohon Theatre 345 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 This work tells the story of two men, Miles Davis & John Coltrane, who changed the landscape of music, especially jazz. The work explores their time together, known as the blue period, where they created the best selling jazz album of all time, Kind of Blue. Their experiences and differences as men are told through a theatrical format, using the artistic mediums of theater, dance, poetry, music, and visual art. This production features the work of professional emerging artist, Concrete Generation, God City, The Stephen Gordon Quintet, Jhe Russell and Randolph Ward. Shaping Memories: Reflections of African American Women Writers Updated Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 1:26 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Shaping Memories: Reflections of African American Women Writers Thirteen notable black women writers are gathering to celebrate the forthcoming publication of their book “Shaping Memories: Reflections of African American Women Writers.” Followed by a reception. Friday, June 26 FREE! Presented By: Wintergreen Women Writers’ Collective UNC Charlotte - Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts 9201 University City Blvd. Charlotte, NC Historical Independence Day Celebration Updated Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 1:23 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Historical Independence Day Afternoon Celebration FREE! Sautrday, July 4th. Charlotte Museum of History & Hezekiah Alexander Homesite 3500 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC Bring your family to the museum and learn about the birth of our country. We will have colonial games and various family-friendly activities, in addition to the summer exhibition schedule. Bring a picnic lunch and have some fun before your regular nighttime festivities. Subaru River Jam Updated Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 1:20 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Subaru River Jam FREE! Through Thursday, October 22 Presented by U.S. National Whitewater Center 820 Hawfield Rd. Charlotte, NC Kick off your weekend early at the Whitewater Center with live music, food and drinks! Every Thursday night from 7pm - 10 pm through October 22nd, come out with your friends and family to enjoy the warm weather and listen to music on the River's Edge patio. With the most unique venue in Charlotte as the backdrop, guests can take a ride down the Mega Zip Line, climb up the Climbing Wall, or paddle through the excitement of night Whitewater Rafting. JUNE June 4th – Thom Crumpton Trio (Blues) June 11th – Dub Axxess (Reggae) June 18th – Truckstop Preachers (Honky-Tonk) June 25th – Orange Crush (Alternative 80’s) JULY July 2nd –Thirsty Horses (Rock/Covers) July 9th – Heywire (Rock/Americana/Funk) July 16th – Thom Crumpton Trio (Blues) July 23rd – The Holdouts (Rock-n-Roll) July 30th – Matt & Jon Acoustic Duo (Rock-n-Roll) August August 6th – The Alan Barrington Band August 13th – The New Relics (Pop/Country) August 20th – Thirsty Horses (Rock/Covers) August 27th – Orange Crush (Alternative 80’s) September September 3rd – Carolina Gator Gumbo (Cajun/Creole) September 10th – Gael Warning (Rock/Folk) September 17th – Green Vegas September 24th –Alan & Dave October October 1st – Square Roots October 8th – TBA October 15th – TBA October 22nd – TBA Cobra Football 2009 Updated Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 2:49 PM by Thomas Fortenberry PAL Football Training Camp DATE: July 16, 2009 and July 17, 2009 Time: 8am -3pm Location: Revolution Park, 2441 Barringer Drive, Charlotte NC Eligibility: Football Players ages 7-14 years olds The Police Athletic League will sponsor a two day football camp for the upcoming 2009 season. You are invited to attend this training. Parents, if this is your child’s first experience or your child is an accomplished player, this camp will enhance their learning and knowledge of the game. There will be hands on training, skill and technique, as well as conditioning drills. The camp is conducted by police officers, volunteer coaches, and professional guest at all levels of the game of football. Do not miss this opportunity!! We are looking forward to working with your child. The cost for the camp is 10.00 dollars. The Police Athletic League will provide lunch, water, juice, and refreshments. Sign up Procedures: Currently member can call or visit the PAL Center at 812 Oaklawn Ave and place their child name on the attendee roster. Non-member must visit the Police Athletic League and sign up. All participants must be registered with the Police Athletic League. Please visit our website: CHARMECKPAL.ORG OR CALL 704-336-2105 Big Easy on the Lawn Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 2:25 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Big Easy on the Lawn Mint Museum of Art 2730 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC Friday, June 19 Presented by Young Affiliates of the Mint $20-$80 buy tickets Call 704.337.2010 to order Enjoy live entertainment, New Orleans-inspired fare, raffle featuring prizes from local merchants, a docent-led museum tour, lawn seating featuring souvenir YAM blankets for sale and hurricane cocktails in souvenir glasses! This outdoor event celebrates the closing of the Mint’s exhibition Masterworks from the New Orleans Museum of Art, with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Holiday Party. Culture & Cookies Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 1:05 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Culture and Cookies: 3 Cultures, 1 Plate Sunday, June 21 Presented by Levine Museum of the New South FREE! Levine Museum of the New South 200 E. Seventh Street Charlotte, NC A free, fun way to spend the afternoon with your family! Join us as we analyze the mixture of traditions and cultures often cooked into a single American meal. We’ll cook and discuss various foods and explore their origin and how they came to be commonly combined to create an American dinner. Free to attend. This organization is supported, in part, with operating support by the Arts & Science Council. Storytelling by Nikki Giovanni Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 12:49 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Storytelling by Nikki Giovanni Thursday, June 25 $15 McGlohon Theatre 345 North College Street Charlotte, NC The world-renowned Nikki Giovanni is coming back to Charlotte to read to your children! Imagine, one of the greatest poets of our time will educate and entertain your children about the history of hip hop and poetry! In addition, we will host a evening with other multicultural storytellers, kid activities, live music, special guests and more! Nikki Giovanni will read her new book "Hip Hop Speaks to Children" on June 25th, live at the McGlohon Theatre. Get your tickets now! Limited seating. Cost - $15 (Call for group rates) For more information - call 704-377-8989 or email contact@ RealEyesBookstore.com Age - 7 to 15 years old (Must be accompanied by an adult) Attention day cares, youth directors and summer camp directors, we have great group rates. This event will sell out, please get your tickets early. We're offering discounts to: Teachers YMCA Youth Directors & Members YWCA Youth Directors & Members Library Youth Directors & Members Call 704-377-8989 for more information This event is a fundraiser for our "Kickoff to Writing" Scholarship Program and the Charlotte Literary Festival. Thank you and please continue to support our efforts. We're building a literary community one step at a time! Carrie McGee Exhibit: Anomaly Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 12:45 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Carrie McGee: Anomaly FREE Through Saturday, June 27 Presented by Center of the Earth Gallery 3204 North Davidson Street Charlotte, NC Intrinsic, intuitive, and authentic, these are suspended jewels in all senses of the word. Carrie McGee emerges as the calm in the center of the storm. The turn of seasons, along with the time lag process of creating, commingles to form a heightened sense of the present moment within each object. Shifting pools of natural light interact with subtle impressions to produce melodic harmonies, giving the work a feeling of a dream state. A National Endowment for the Arts Recipient, McGee has also received a Southern Arts Federation Fellowship and was an Internationale Austausch Ateliers Basel Exchange Artist at the Christoph Merian Foundation, Basel, Switzerland. Collections include the Tennessee State Museum, Marriott Hotel, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Digital Photography Summer Camp Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 12:42 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Digital Photography Summer Camp (Grades 3-5) Through Friday, June 19 Presented by The Light Factory Contemporary Museum of Photography and Film $195-$250 Call 704-333-9755 to order Learn the art of digital photography. Students learn hands on how to use their digital cameras and how to compose good photographs by doing class assignments. The fun will include photo excursions uptown, interesting shooting assignments, and an introduction to editing images using Photoshop. The Light Factory Contemporary Museum of Photography and Film 345 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Can We Talk? Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 12:09 PM by Thomas Fortenberry The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee, a division of the City Manager’s Office, in collaboration with the Community Building Initiative (CBI), and Mecklenburg Ministries, invite you to attend a community dialogue to discuss meeting basic human needs in difficult economic times in our community (Charlotte-Mecklenburg). Please join us and our panelists – Ruben Campillo with the Latin American Coalition, Harvey Gantt with Gantt-Huberman, Carol Hardison with Crisis Assistance Ministry, John McGillicuddy with Mecklenburg County, and Rick Thames with the Charlotte Observer – as we talk about what we might do collectively and individually to meet the needs of those in our community who are impacted by our economic crisis. Please see the attachment and the information below for more details on this event. If you plan to attend, you may RSVP with Renee Thompson: To RSVP: E-Mail rthompson@ci.charlotte.nc.us or Call 704.336.2424 Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on June 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m at Little Rock AME Zion Church, 401 North McDowell Street. Willie Ratchford, Executive Director Community Relations Committee 704.336.2195 CAN WE TALK ABOUT MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS IN DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES? Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:00 PM Little Rock AME Zion Church 401 North McDowell Street Panelists Ruben Campillo Harvey Gantt Carol Hardison John McGillicuddy Rick Thames Latin American Coalition Gantt-Huberman Crisis Assistance Ministry Mecklenburg County Charlotte Observer Moderators Bob Morgan Willie Ratchford Charlotte Chamber Community Relations Like many communities across our country, Charlotte-Mecklenburg is feeling firsthand the impact of the nationwide economic downturn. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is eliminating teacher positions; Mecklenburg County and local agencies are cutting services; long term employees are being laid off in both the public and private sector; banks - the backbone of our economic sustainability - are struggling; people are losing their homes. Needs are increasing, and there seems to be no end in sight. On July 1st a new fiscal year begins for both government and many community organizations and agencies that provide services to those traditionally in need and potentially to a whole new group of individuals who will require assistance. Where do we find hope in such difficult times? How do we work together to address these issues and raise awareness about the impact of the economic crisis on people and organizations in our community? How do we insure that current or new service delivery models will address the needs of the community? Solutions might be contained in our responses to these questions: How do we organize ourselves to be proactive & responsive? Who do we look to? What are we prepared to do? What can I do? Beginning in 2008 our three organizations have invited the citizens of Charlotte-Mecklenburg to engage people – both within their comfort zone and across difference – in conversation about “what’s in the ground” in our community that creates mistrust; and to come together to raise awareness and build understanding when divisive or difficult situations arise. Do you share our concern at this time? If so, we invite you to join us for a deliberative community dialogue: “Can We Talk About Meeting Basic Human Needs in Difficult Economic Times?” To RSVP: E-Mail rthompson@ci.charlotte.nc.us or Call 704.336.2424 If you are interested in receiving additional information about this dialogue, please contact Dianne English, Maria Hanlin or Willie Ratchford. Their contact information is listed below. CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE 704.336.2195 / wratchford@ci.charlotte.nc.us Chapin A. Ferguson, Chairman Willie Ratchford, Executive Director COMMUNITY BUILDING INITIATIVE 704.973.4574 / deng Storytime With Books-A-Million Updated Thursday, June 4, 2009 - 8:49 AM by Thomas Fortenberry Books-A-Million is happy to bring you Storytime With Books-A-Million. Every Saturday @ 11 AM. Every week we will read a beloved children's classic. And, for our featured reading once a month, kids of every age can enjoy games, treats, and giveaways. For more information and exact reading titles and times, contact your local Books-A-Million store. Don't miss the special Father's Day Party and Storytime, June 20th @ 11 AM ! Summer Pops 2009 Updated Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 10:46 AM by Thomas Fortenberry Summer Pops at Symphony Park FREE! The Charlotte Symphony will once again perform five concerts at Symphony Park, SouthPark Mall in its Summer Pops 2009 Series, a beloved summertime tradition. The ever-popular Albert-George Schram will return to the summer stage each Sunday evening in June to lead the orchestra in light classics and popular favorites. Sunday, June 7 through Friday, July 3 @ 8 PM Presented by Charlotte Symphony Call 704.972.2000 Symphony Park at South Park Mall 4400 Sharon Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211 Wing Haven Garden Tours Updated Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 10:41 AM by Thomas Fortenberry Garden Tours @ Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary 248 Ridgewood Avenue Charlotte, NC 28209 Wing Haven has been a special part of Charlotte since its creation by Elizabeth and Edwin Clarkson in 1927. The gardens, enclosed on all sides by brick walls, encompass almost three acres in the heart of Charlotte and include lovely vistas, formal gardens, and woodland areas. Throughout, the emphasis is on plantings for birds and other wildlife - providing cover, nesting sites, food, and water. Plaques and statuary, integrated into the garden walls and paths, reflect the spirit and beauty of Wing Haven and its creators. Heroes Convention Updated Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 10:15 AM by Thomas Fortenberry 2009 Heroes Convention Saturday, June 20 10:00a at Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC Heroes Convention was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte's Heroes Aren't Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a "must" on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center. Movies at Freedom Park Updated Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 10:03 AM by Thomas Fortenberry Movies at the Park @ 7:00pm at Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC FREE Enjoy viewing a movie at Freedom Park. Bring your family, a blanket and picnic and enjoy the show under the stars! Second Friday of each month, May-August at sunset. Free popcorn and door prizes. May 8- Horton Hears a Who, June 12- Mall Cop, July 10- Kung Fu Panda, August 14- TBA JAZZ FESTS IN MARSHALL PARK Updated Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 9:58 AM by Thomas Fortenberry JAZZ FESTS IN MARSHALL PARK UPTOWN, SUNDAYS IN JUNE! A WARM-UP FOR MANY UPTOWN EVENTS COMING TO PLANNED ROMARE BEARDEN PARK Jazz Music Fests are planned Sunday afternoons in June, June 7-28 at Marshall Park, presented by Lockhart Entertainment in partnership with Park and Rec. Each fest runs 1pm-6pm, and each will feature four live bands! Admission is FREE with food and a wine/beer garden onsite. Marshall Park is on South McDowell Street between East Third St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. It is named for James B. Marshall, City Manager of Charlotte 1935-1940, whose office in City Hall overlooked the property, and he dreamed it would someday be a park. The property was cleared by urban renewal before the park opened in 1973. Radio 107.9 The Link sponsors a big yard sale in Marshall Park on Sat. Jun 20, 8am-11am. Park and Rec's Brown Bag Wednesdays Music Series is June 17, 24, July 1, and 8, 11am-1pm. RiverGate Summer Concert Series Updated Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 2:02 PM by Thomas Fortenberry The 2009 RiverGate Summer Concert Series kicks off June 6th. Free! Bring the entire family and enjoy a night under the stars with free music and fun for all. Fun-filled, high energy entertainment located between all your favorite shops. June through September, every Saturday, 7 - 10 PM. Queen City Metalsmiths Updated Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 1:40 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Casted, Welded, Hammered & Forged: The Queen City Metalsmiths Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 28 FREE! Green Rice Designs & Studio 451 East 36th Street Charlotte, NC 28205 From the Stone Age through the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, metalwork has flourished in art, industry and trade. By the 1700’s the village blacksmith ensured the economic survival of early America, making the implements and equipment used in farming, business, and even in the common household. After industrialization, when ironwork could be provided by factories, blacksmiths reinvented themselves, putting their age-old hand forging talents to more creative endeavors. The studio craft movement began in the middle of the past century, allowing the floodgates of creativity to be thrown wide open and unbridled abandon to flow freely. Standing on the shoulders of the metal giants who have preceded them, we welcome J. Aaron Alderman, Steven Sinnett, Rich Nossel and Marilyn Overton as they celebrate their ageless legacy of metalsmithing. Matthews Summer Concert Updated Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 4:41 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series Saturday, May 23 through Saturday, July 25 Location: Stumptown Park 120 South Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 704-321-7275 phone Events: May 23rd Kung-Fu Panda Movie—Rated PG May 30th Cookie Motown, Oldies, Variety June 6th Journey to the Center of the Earth Movie—PG June 13th Charlotte Symphony June 20th Madagascar II Movie—Rated PG July 4th Too Much Sylvia - Variety Band July 11th Tale of Despereaux Movie—Rated G July 18th Cruize Control Beach, Blues & Boogie July 25th Karate Kid Movie—Rated PG *All Dates and Events are Subject to Change* matthewsfun.com 704.321.7275 All concerts begin at 7 PM. Pre-Movie activities begin at 7 PM, Movies begin approximately 8:30 PM or dusk. Vendors will be on site selling dinner food, treats and drinks. NO PETS PLEASE Changing the world...One life at a time. Updated Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 8:23 AM by Thomas Fortenberry Seminar about teen pregnancy and parenting, including the choices you have and stopping it before it happens or if you need support for being in the same situation. Steele Creek Library on June 30, 2009 from 6pm-8:30pm. Any and everyone is welcome, no matter the age or sex or race...please direct questions to Ashley Cobler - kamis.mom919@gmail.com or (704)504-3141. Painting the Carolinas Updated Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 9:40 AM by Thomas Fortenberry Charles Basham & Thomas McNickle: Painting the Carolinas Saturday, May 16 through Friday, July 3 Presented by Jerald Melberg Gallery FREE! Jerald Melberg Gallery presents a unique, dual exhibition of works by two artists interpreting the same subject: the landscape of the Carolinas. As both Charles Basham and Thomas McNickle frequently visit and paint the Carolinas, this exhibition centers on paintings and works on paper inspired by the distinctive landscape and quality of light found in North and South Carolina. Jerald Melberg Gallery 625 South Sharon Amity Road Charlotte, NC 28211 704-365-3000 River Gate Elementary Updated Friday, May 1, 2009 - 2:50 PM by Thomas Fortenberry The new elementary school located at 15340 Smith Road (formerly referred to as Youngblood Elementary) has now officially been named "River Gate Elementary". The school's principal is Aquanetta Edmonds and school hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. beginning in August. Masterworks from the New Orleans Museum of Art Updated Friday, May 1, 2009 - 2:47 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Through Monday, June 29 Presented by Mint Museum of Art $10-$15 Masterworks from the New Orleans Museum of Art provides an opportunity to see an exceptional selection of rare paintings and sculptures from a top museum! The exhibition represents the prized names in European and American art history – ranging from the 16th through the 20th century – including: Degas, Gauguin, Giacometti, Giordano, Kandinsky, Lipchitz, Lorrain, Matisse, Monet, Nattier, O'Keeffe, Picasso, Pissarro, Renoir, Rodin, Sargent, Vigée-Lebrun, and Vlaminck, among many others. In 1911, Isaac Delgado, a New Orleans resident, founded a museum of art named in his honor. It later became the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA). Since then, the museum has received numerous donations of great works of art or funds restricted to the purchase of artistic masterpieces. Today, their renowned collections’ strengths exist in European (especially French), American art, European Glass, Ancient American Art, African Art and Asian Art. Never before have all the "stars" of the New Orleans Museum of Art's painting and sculpture collection been allowed to tour for a limited engagement. Although the museum’s collection of 40,000 artworks was largely unharmed by the hurricane, the building and adjacent sculpture garden sustained more than $6 million in damage. The fees that NOMA generates from this traveling exhibition will benefit its Katrina Recovery Fund. For more information, see the Mint Wiki for authoritative online resource links, artist audio and video files, and catalog links to print resources. The Mint Museum Library creates and maintains the Mint Wiki. Learn in-depth information about the history behind some of the masterworks in this phenomenal exhibition. Led by Winthrop University Art History Professors. From Policy to Practice: Improving Our Homes, Our Communities, Our City Updated Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 8:44 AM by Monica Zeleznik 7:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College Street Learn about Charlotte’s neighborhood policy and related implementation strategies through a variety of workshops and a community forum. The Neighborhood Symposium is free and open to citizens of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Due to limited workshop and luncheon seating, pre-registration is required. Deadline for registration is May 8. To register please visit our web site at: And click on Neighborhood Symposium or call 704-336-2061. Charlotte Gains National Attention Updated Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - 4:14 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Courtesy of Charlotte's Got a Lot: Prevention Magazine recently named the Queen City the best “Walking City” in North Carolina. Self Magazine also named Charlotte one of “Five Cities with Big Outdoor Appeal” for features like its Public Art Walking Tour, accessible museums such as the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, and nearby outdoor excursions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Community University Updated Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 10:57 AM by Monica Zeleznik Hello, The purpose for this message is to inform you that Neighborhood Development (City of Charlotte) has for years hosted "Community University" which is a neighborhood capacity building program dedicated to providing high quality training to Charlotte residents to improve the strength and vitality of neighborhood organizations and the overall quality of community life. The courses are intended to engage, inform and equip participants with the training and assistance needed to help them improve and maintain their communities. All Community University Workshops are free and open to Charlotte residents. Core Classes: 1. Your neighborhood organization: Basics and beyond 2. Developing our future: Mobilizing Youth for Neighborhoods 3. Technology for your Neighborhood 4. Fun with Fundraising 5. ABC's of zoning and Development 6. How are we Doing: Neighborhood Check up 7. 501(c) (3) Status and Neighborhoods: What it means for you 8. Gang Awareness 9. Good Neighbor I have attended all of the above and have received a certificate via the City of Charlotte. I asked Neighborhood Development if they could bring the classes to the Steele Creek Area, however, we need at least twenty(20) people in order for this to be feasible for them. Customized trainings are also available for neighborhood organizations. If your neighborhood has a specific need. A minimum of 10 participants is required. Topics included: LEADERSHIP: - Organizational Basics: Block Captain Training - Can Do Committees Board Training - Developing By Laws Effective Meetings - Developing Vision & Mission Statements Engaging Neighborhood Stakeholders - Elections Made Easy Identifying Neighborhood Assets - Problem Solving & Strategic Planning Developing Our Future: Mobilizing Youth for Neighborhoods and {more} If you or perhaps someone you know are interested please contact me. Virginia Keogh, President Southwest Area Neighborhood Coalition 704-504-8365 or jvkkeogh@bellsouth.net P. S. If we can get enough people who are interested, the facility will be in the lower Steele Creek area. Times and dates TBA. Library Garden Gets New Gazebo, Brick Pathways Updated Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 4:09 PM by Thomas Fortenberry Library Garden Gets New Gazebo, Brick Pathways Work is nearing completion on a new gazebo and picnic table in the Steele Creek Library garden, and brick pathways have been installed to replace the original cypress mulch pathways. Susan McDonald, Manager of the Steele Creek Library, originally asked the Steele Creek Library Association for a picnic table to reward library staff for high achievement in the library's Customer Service Program last summer. The Library Association decided to expand the project to provide permanent, stable pathways and a sturdy gazebo to cover the table. Susan says that library staff plan to use the gazebo for children's programs in the spring and summer. She expects to have a concert or other community event to commemorate the library's 5th anniversary this August. Once the gazebo is complete, the final bricks have been placed around the gazebo supports, and construction materials are removed, the garden will be open for patrons to visit. Open Studio Saturday Updated Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 10:05 AM by Thomas Fortenberry Saturday, February 21 through Saturday, November 7 Presented by McColl Center for Visual Art FREE! During Open Studio Saturdays artists work in their studios with the doors open. It is an opportunity for the public to meet the artists, learn about their art and view the current exhibition. 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. McColl Center for Visual Art 721 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-332-5535 phone Serve As A Page In The Obama Administration Updated Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 4:36 PM by Monica Zeleznik The link below was forwarded regarding the US House of Representatives Page Program. This is an opportunity for high school juniors to serve as a page in Washington, DC. Eligibility requirements apply and appointments are available for fall, spring, and summer terms. To learn more, visit the link or call 202-225-7000. School counselors and/or history teachers may also be a resource. Please share this information with others who may benefit. http://pageprogram.house.gov Thanks, Jean Love City of Charlotte Neighborhood Development 600 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (o) 704-336-4161 / (f) 704-336-3959 http://neighborhoods.charmeck.org Starbucks Hey, Kids! Updated Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 7:00 PM by Thomas Fortenberry HEY KIDS!! Starbucks at Rivergate hosts storytime every second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm Be sure to check it out! Brain Injury Support Group Updated Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 5:48 PM by Monica Zeleznik "Hello, I am a resident of Yorkshire and am also my wife's spouse and caregiver. She is a stroke survivor for almost 3 years now and is a tetrapalegic. She needs a lot of care which means this is a full time job for me. I know others in our community are struggling as well but with no help from a local support group in the Southwest region of Charlotte. Instead we must travel uptown for the group at CMC or Prespby. Those folks are excited about getting our area covered. I am seeking stroke and other brain injury and spinal cord injury survivors and their caregivers and family members to develop this group within the next few months. Please contact me if you can help in any way. Thanks Sincerely, Jake and Jane Osborne jakeandjane543701@gmail.com" |