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Music of Legends: Bach to the Beatles
Sun., May 19, 4 p.m.
704-374-1564Classical/Jazz/Smooth, General
Carolina Voices’ Festival Singers’ spring concert will celebrate legendary artists and composers who have shaped the world of music from the Baroque to Contemporary periods. Audience members will feel the passion of the great choral masters with music by J.S. Bach, Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeila, Craig Hella-Johnson, and Moses Hogan.
Adding to the excitement will be selections from The Beatles. To complete the concert, the Festival Singers will present a newly commissioned piece by Dale Warland called “Voices,” written for choir and cello and based on the text by poet Michael Dennis Browne.
$17, discounts for seniors, groups and youth
Edcamp Charlotte 2013
Mon., May 20, 9 a.m.Clubs & Organizations
EdCamp Charlotte is a unique community-driven “UnConference” event for educators, an open workshop where participants decide the program. Join us for this innovative and informal way to exchange experiences and promote student success! Here's how it works:
Anyone with ideas that they want to share makes a pitch to the group.
After the pitches, everyone votes on sessions they want to attend.
The votes are tallied, the agenda is set and learning commences!
free
1201 Elizabeth Ave.
General Charlotte Area
(704)330-6093adam.brooks@cpcc.edu
Drama Kids Acting Classes for ages 6-11
Mondays, 5 p.m. Continues through May 20 704-612-1441Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Acting classes for kids ages 6-11. Drama Kids International. See why the Difference is Dramatic.
$125
Trees Topic of Sierra Club Meeting
Wed., May 22, 7 p.m.Volunteers/Public Life
Dave Cable, Executive Director of TreesCharlotte, and Patrick George, Chair of The Queen's Crown discuss the state of Charlotte's trees. The meeting begins with pizza at 6:30, is free, open to the public and you do not have to be a member of Sierra Club to attend..
Free
Drama Kids International-Drama Classes for Kids
Fridays, 5 p.m. Continues through May 24 704-612-1441Theater/Dance/Performance Art
After School drama classes for kids ages 6-11- Where the difference is dramatic!
$66.00 per month
Charlotte Run for Peace 5k
Sat., May 25, 8 a.m. 704.582.9420Festivals/Events, Health & Fitness, Sports & Recreation
We are proud to present the 2013 Charlotte Run for Peace at Home hosted at McAlpine Creek Greenway on May 25, 2013. For nearly 20 years, our goal has been to raise awareness and funds to benefit domestic violence programs in our community.
$30.00
P.O. Box 32802
General Charlotte Area
704.582.9420zac.reilly@charlottepeaceathome.com
NC HOPS AND ROOTS FEST
Sat., May 25, 12 p.m.Festivals/Events
Gates open at noon, music starts at 1:30.
FREE CAMPING/FAMILY FRIENDLY
This is a celebration of our local beer, wine, food, and farms all enhanced by superb music!! There is so much North Carolina has to offer in regards to our beers, wineries, sustainable farms, the restaurants that buy from our farms and of course the great music that helps that NC beer, wine and food go down so well! This festival is to not only showcase that, but to bring awareness to what it is we have here!!
$20 IN ADVANCE; $25 AT GATE
1439 Henderson Tanyard Road
General Charlotte Area
919-542-8142Simon Kidgits Lil Chef
Sat., May 25, 2 & 4 p.m. (704) 364-4411Family
Little food lovers will get creative with cuisine as Super Duper Lil Chefs makes its annual appearance at SouthPark! Families can stir up some tasty fun with a variety of exciting activities, including food-related arts and crafts projects, prize giveaways and a local food drive. Free for members; $5 for non-members
We Will Raq You III (80s edition)
Sat., May 25, 7 p.m. 704-936-8159Nightlife
Love all things 80s? Tired of the same ol' club scene?
Come see some of the best belly dancers in the Southeast in a whole new way!
We've got more than 50 performers dancing to your 80s favorites - from Motley Crue to Michael Jackson to Depeche Mode.
So come be part of the show! Dig out your best 80s garb, bring your friends, and support live, local entertainment!
Want more info?
Find us on Facebook at We Will Raq You III (80s edition)
This show sold out the last two years, so get your tickets NOW!
$7.00
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900Memorial Day Trail Race 5 & 8 Miler
Sun., May 26Sports & Recreation
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with a challenging five- or eight-mile race through the USNWC trail system. The races will be followed by a Memorial Day celebration that includes entertainment, food, drink, fireworks and live music.
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900Memorial Day Celebration
Sun., May 26, 9 a.m.Festivals/Events, Holiday
The festival kicks off with five and eight mile long trail races. There will also be live music by Marc Broussard, Bonerama and Jesse Dee, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. The shenanigans finish off with a fireworks show. Free admission ($5 parking)
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
General Charlotte Area
704-391-3900