The Charlotte Knights face the Rochester Red Wings from June 1-3, the Columbus Clippers from June 13-16, the Syracuse Chiefs from June 17-20 and the Buffalo Bisons from June 29-30. For more information, visit www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t494.
Spanish for “A is for art,” the tenth annual Con A de Arte is a celebration of Charlotte’s Latino culture, community and achievements through arts and entertainment. This year’s participating artists have created works that respond to the Mint Museum Uptown’s captivating exhibit, Sociales: Debora Arango Arrives Today. Some of the many artists include Ivan Peña, Claudia Pureco, Oscar Ortiz, Angela Lubinecky and Nico Amortegui. Other artists, poets, dancers, storytellers and creative folk also are slated to showcase their art forms during the event, which includes an awards ceremony.
The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP offers three free health tests, valued at over $100, that measure 10 key indicators including total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body age & body weight. The tests are administered to adults age 18 years & older and can be completed in approximately 20 minutes. Free, one-year AARP memberships will be given to all adults who receive health tests. Free
The Arts Council of York County announces its 9th Annual Photography Competition and the 4rd Annual Youth Photography Competition winners at a free, public reception at the Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill. The reception will be on June 20, 2013 at 6 PM. The Photography Competition exhibition will be on display from June 20 - July 28, 2013. For more information on Arts Council events, contact the Arts Council of York County at 803-328-2787, by email at arts@yorkcountyarts.org, or visit our webpage at http://www.yorkcountyarts.org.