Have you ever had an idea you were so passionate about that you wanted to jump on a stage in front of complete strangers and tell them about it? Ignite Charlotte gives community members the chance to do just that on Neighborhood Theatre’s stage. Folks get five minutes to share a professional or personal idea and can use up to 20 slides that shift around every 15 seconds. No pressure, right? OK, maybe it’s not as easy as it sounds, but that shouldn’t stop you from coming to check out the lineup of speakers. Presenters and topics can range from brewers talking about the art of making craft beer to therapists discussing why they laugh off things that their clients stress over. For more information, visit www.ignitecharlotte.org.
— LaConteau Williams