By Shawn D. Allison, II
Grand Rising Everyone! The week is finally over and now it is time to enjoy what’s ahead! There’s lots of stuff happening in the QC and with this promising excellent weather, things will be a lot more enjoyable! Once again, I’m going to be active out here enjoying many of the festivities, but if you want to know where all the true dopeness lies this weekend, take a peek at my “Hot List” and dig in!
- THURSDAY – The AfterWork Mixer at The Morehead Tavern
- THURSDAY – Touch One Productions presents “The Poetry Vibe” featuring Moody Black at ROC’s Jazz Bar
- FRIDAY – Black Food Truck Friday at Ruthie’s on Tryon
- FRIDAY-SATURDAY – Jazz Arts Initiative presents The Jazz Room — Eileina Dennis sings Sarah Vaughn
- FRIDAY – Jazz N’ Soul Music presents Quentin Talley & The Soul Providers at The Morehead Tavern
- FRIDAY – Feel Good Fridays featuring Kobie Keys at ROC’s Jazz Bar
- FRIDAY – The Sol Empowered Tour featuring Chantae Cann w/ DJ That Guy Smitty at The Evening Muse
- SATURDAY – Third Annual International Sandwich Festival
- SATURDAY – 2018 Queen City Business Expo & Job Fair
- SATURDAY – Cuzzo’s Cuisine presents The All-White Day Party at Sydney’s Martini & Wine Bar
- SATURDAY — Art-Ndeko Collective presents A·Musing: An Evening Of Sight & Sound featuring Ally Newby
- SATURDAY – 2nd Annual Black Men ROCK Awards Show
- SATURDAY – Su Casa – The April Edition at Petra’s
- SUNDAY – Open Streets 704
- SUNDAY – Clean Comedy Brunch at The Comedy Zone
- SUNDAY – The Sun Dipped In Black at New Era Music House
If you would like your event to be listed in “The Rundown” please send a detailed e-mail to me at: sdallison85@yahoo.com
——-THURSDAY, APRIL 26——-
Everyone come and get all 360 degrees of your being filled with art at the April Uptown Crawl! All of Uptown Charlotte’s art treasures will be open for the general public this evening and you’ll get an opportunity to scour and scope art at Sage Salon & Studio, Mint Museum Uptown, New Gallery of Modern Art, Sozo Gallery, The McColl, UNCC Center City, and The Levine Museum of the New South. You’ll be able to begin the tour at any of the featured institutions, then travel freely between the stops by foot, trolley, or bike. Each stop on the tour will feature a special look at the art held within. In addition, McCormick & Schmick’s will be offering specials during the crawl. Admission is FREE! All venues and museums are in the Uptown area and will begin at 6 p.m.
The YWCA of Central Carolinas invites you out for a special and necessary discussion entitled “Micro-Aggressions: Insults & Dismissals from People In Power.” This forum will offer attendees the opportunity to learn and talk about about “micro-aggressions,” those acts and slights not always intended to hurt and often delivered unconsciously, but nevertheless hurtful and marginalizing. Micro-aggressions create and reinforce stereotypes that devalue us all. Whether you have been on the receiving end of microaggressions or whether you might wonder if you have delivered any, YWCA Central Carolinas offers a safe space to learn, grow and try another perspective. Admission is FREE but please be sure to RSVP here: http://www.ywcacentralcarolinas.org/programs/racial-justice/. A light dinner will also be served. The event will begin at 6 p.m. 3420 Park Rd.
Need some cool grooves and vibes to jump start your weekend? Head over to The Morehead Tavern as Jazz N’ Soul Music proudly presents The AfterWork Mixer this evening! Sit down, take a chill, grab a bite to eat and get a glass filled with some delicious cocktails as the magnificent sounds of Charlotte’s own, DJ That Guy Smitty will be on the 1s and 2s giving you his signature #EarholeGoodness for your listening pleasure! Admission is FREE to attend but please be sure to RSVP here for a chance to win some special party gifts throughout the evening: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morehead-tavern-afterwork-mixer-and-social-music-by-that-guy-smitty-rsvp-for-vip-discounts-tickets-45460340101. The electric relaxation starts at 5 p.m. 300 E. Morehead St. in Uptown.
This evening, head down to The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art for the April installment of its Modernism + Film Series featuring the documentary “Santiago Calatrava’s Travels.” Widely-recognized as the greatest living designer of transportation structures like airports and train stations, award-winning, world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava came to international prominence at an early stage in his career. His popular yet controversial creations can now be found all over the globe, and his stunning proposal recently won the commission for the new transportation hub at the rebuilt World Trade Center in New York City. Tickets can be purchased here: https://30796a.blackbaudhosting.com/30796a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=9db34488-992b-4fd2-a533-f34a8e7035d6. The event will begin at 6 p.m. The Bechtler is located at 420 S. Tryon St. in Uptown.
The McColl Center of Art + Innovation invites you out to their Community Pie Social this evening. This gathering is a time for neighborly fellowship and conversation over pie about topical issues that impact people’s daily lives. The McColl Center’s current exhibition, Transitory Emplacements, is their starting point. The exhibition addresses themes of homelessness, migration, and belonging in relation to power and identity. Also under consideration is their A Tale of Two Cities initiative, which seeks to elevate the voices of our North Tryon neighbors experiencing homelessness. The discussion will include Dr. Keith Cradle, the Adolescent Program Manager for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, Carmen Fowler, Assistant Director of Moore Place, and photographic activist Alvin C. Jacobs Jr. Admission is FREE but please be sure to RSVP here: https://53393.blackbaudhosting.com/53393/Community-Pie-Social. Bring a sweet or savory pie to share with others. Coffee from Comic Girl Coffee, water, and tea will be provided. The event will begin at 7 p.m. The McColl Center is located at 721 N. Tryon St. in Uptown.
Touch One Productions sets your Thursday off in style at ROC’s Jazz Bar as they present “The Poetry Vibe!” Put your minds and souls at ease as host and creative Jaycee the Poet and featured act, the great Moody Black of Spartanburg, SC takes you on a ride away from all the hustle and bustle from life-related traffic with some of their riveting rhythmic wordplay. Admission is $FREE.99. The show starts at 8 p.m. ROC’s Jazz Bar is located at 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd.
——FRIDAY, APRIL 27——-
Everyone bring yourselves, your mama and your cousins out to Ruthie’s On Tryon for another soulful round of Black Food Truck Friday! Come mix and mingle with the community as your favorite Chocolate culinary chariots corral around one of the most popular restaurants in the city for an evening of fun and fellowship celebrating our community! There will be a live DJ, vendors and more surprises in store! Admission is FREE to attend and the event will begin at 5 p.m. Ruthie’s is located at 3468 N. Tryon St.
Jazz Arts Initiative is back for the month of April and on this episode of their critically-acclaimed series, The Jazz Room, gear your ears to the stage as the ever-fine Eileina Dennis pays vocal homage to the late, great Sarah Vaughn. Eileina Dennis was raised in Birmingham, England. A minister’s daughter, Dennis sang Gospel throughout her teens. After relocating to London where she had a notable career as an R&B and pop singer and performing alongside noted artists such as Randy Crawford, Paul Young, and the Italian rock star Zucchero Fornaciari. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.carolinatix.org/events/detail/the-jazz-room-at-the-stage-door-theater-5. There will be four performances this weekend: Friday (4/27) at 6 and 8:15 p.m. and Saturday (4/28) at 7 and 9:15 p.m. All shows will be held at the Stage Door Theater located at the corner of E. 5th St. & N. College St. in Uptown. #JAI
Ladies, I’ve got something special for you on this Friday night! Join my dear and beautiful friend Myra Foster of BlkOwnedCLT as she hosts “Women, Wine & Wealth” this evening. Bring all your friends and come out to build solid relationships with other women as you all discuss wealth building principles, investment opportunities, legacy building and all things pertaining to finances. This will be the second installment of a special presentation by real estate rehabber Kelly Campbell, Author of Amazon’s Bestseller “A Working Girl’s Guide to Rehab Houses.” Kelly not only talks about rehabbing houses but gladly holds your hand guiding you through the process. Come out and learn from the best! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-wine-wealth-tickets-44660833756. The event will be held at Black Diamond Firearms & Training Facility starting at 7 p.m. 311 W. 24th St. in the NoDa District. #BlkOwnedCLT
Charlotte, get ready to experience some invigorating and inspiring music flavor at The Evening Muse and give a warm QC welcome to the beautiful Chantae Cann! Filled with a ultra-charismatic positive aura, this captivating chanteuse possesses a voice that transcends through time. Ms. Cann is on tour for her latest project, “Sol Empowered” on the aptly-titled The Sol Empowered Tour and it cleverly blends the exploratory sounds of Jazz with the feel good vibes of Soul, which makes for a mixture that is quite a glorious ray of sunshine. It is her heart’s desire to simply inspire, uplift and encourage the lives of others through music. Opening frequencies will be provided by none other than the great DJ That Guy Smitty delivering his trademark #EarholeGoodness. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1663015?utm_medium=ampOfficialEvent&utm_source=fbTfly. Doors open at 7 and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The Evening Muse is located at 3227 N. Davidson St. in the NoDa District.
Relax at The Third Place this evening and get ready for the April installment of The Sound — Christian Open Mic! Calling all singers, MCs, instrumentalists, poets, comedians and artists of various avenues come out to showcase your talents for a family-friendly audience honoring The Most High! Admission is $5 per person. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. The Third Place is located at 1609 E. 5th St. in Uptown.
Get ready for a battle of words unlike any other this evening—it’s time for the BreathINK Youth Poetry Grand Slam! This is the slam you’ve been waiting for! All year the BreatheINK youth poets have been slamming and the top two poets from each slam have been entered into the Grand Slam for the opportunity to make the Brave New Voices slam team. This is a night filled with amazing verbal wizardry from local Charlotte teens and I guarantee you will LOVE this! Admission is $7 and will begin at 8 p.m. at The McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square. 345 N. College St. in Uptown.
The weekend has arrived and now it’s time to relax as Buck Long & Friends proudly presents Feel Good Fridays featuring the immensely talented Kobie Keys! Come experience one of Charlotte’s finest instrumentalists filled with rousing melodies and pulsating grooves guaranteed to add euphoria to your relaxation! There will also be drink and meal specials available to enhance your experience. Admission is $10 per person. Doors open at 8 and the band strikes at 9 p.m. The show will be held at ROC’s Jazz Bar. 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. near Uptown.
Jazz N’ Soul Music turns up the heat this Friday night as they welcome back one of Charlotte’s most invigorating acts to the center stage – everyone come and experience the fiery funk of Quentin Talley & the Soul Providers! If you’ve never witnessed the live creativity of this staple Renaissance man and his sound machine, you are definitely missing out! Filled with a rousing and endless supply of melodies and organic mashups, you’ll be sure to get out your seat and jam along with them. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quentin-talley-and-the-soul-providers-a-funky-soul-and-jazz-experience-tickets-45417142897. Doors open at 8 and the show will begin promptly at 9 p.m. at The Morehead Tavern. 300 E. Morehead St. in Uptown. #JazzNSoulMusic
——-SATURDAY, APRIL 28——-
The NC Science Festival is nearing an end for the month and there’s some cool activities for all the crumbsnatchers in Charlotte! For a comprehensive list of all activities, locations and times, please visit this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casting-call-for-pussy-speaks-tickets-45051402959?aff=es2.
Get your youth started on the right track this morning at The Youth Entrepreneur Fair. This annual event showcasing small businesses by Charlotte youth will feature interactive workshops that will motivate and inspire them to start their own business. It will also encourage the youth to think outside the box. The guest presenters this morning will be Ms. Monica McNeill who will facilitate the Parent Workshop entitled “How to Help your Child persevere to Accomplish Their Goals.” Next up, NBC Charlotte correspondent Mr. Richard DeVayne will facilitate the Children Workshop entitled “How to Market Your Business.” Admission is FREE to attend but please be sure to RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-youth-entrepreneur-fair-2018-tickets-44778464593. The session begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Ivory Baker Recreational Center. 1920 Stroud Park Ct.
Make some room in those stomachs and come out to the Third Annual International Sandwich Festival! This festival celebrates the vibrant cultural diversity of east Charlotte, bringing international flavor and intergenerational activities to the front lawn of Aldersgate. Enjoy food from around the world and a rich blend of entertainment featured on UNC Charlotte’s Mobile Arts & Community Experience (MAX) stage. Admission is FREE to attend. The event begins at 11 a.m. Aldersgate is located at 3800 Shamrock Dr.
Parents and kids, join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in the finale celebration of Día on Tour at ImaginOn this morning! This multicultural celebration features the amazing Mr. Nigel & Friends and a performance from the children in their Learning Together program. Día is a celebration every day of children, families and reading. This celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. You’ll enjoy the highly energetic performance of dance, stories and songs from Gambia, Guinea and Nigeria with April Turner. Also, you’ll learn how West African dances and stories affirm community-building concepts of working together, integrity and perseverance. Admission is FREE to attend and the event will begin at 11 a.m. ImaginOn is located at 300 E. 7th St. in Uptown.
Start your Saturday off with some throwback flavor at the “I Still Love the 90s Brunch & Day Party!” Moxie Society invites you out to enjoy an afternoon of fine Southern cuisine, top shelf drink specials, fellowship and music! For your audible excitement, get ready to experience a fly mix from the astoundingly beautiful DJ Micki Blendz and then stick around as Charlotte staple DJ Shogun rocks out with a special Def Jam vs. Death Row showdown! Also, catch a gander of the lovely Jasmine Bradley creating some of her wondrous art in front of your eyes. Admission is FREE to attend. Event begins at 11 a.m. and will be held at Sports One Bar & Lounge. 521 N. College St. in Uptown. #MoxieSociety
This afternoon, Create Amazing, Inc. invites you out to The Carole A. Hoefener Center for the 2018 Queen City Business Expo & Job Fair. Featuring over 40 businesses from the Charlotte Metro area, these companies are the backbones of our communities and the current/future employers to develop the city. Companies of all facets of business will be in attendance showcasing their companies. Several companies will also be hiring if you’re in the job market. Guests can expect free giveaways, coupons, discounts, 200 free swag bags and other door prizes. Music, food, shopping, and entertainment will round out the festive event. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-queen-city-business-expo-job-fair-tickets-43068124921. The event will begin at 1 p.m. 615 E. 6th St. in Uptown.
Come and relax at The Morehead Tavern this afternoon as Jazz N’ Soul Music proudly presents The South End Patio Jam & Day Party! Gather all your friends and experience some silky Smooth Jazz flavor and hot Soul anchored by saxophonist Will Lee, special guest Sista Six swinging her funky stylings to the stage and a fly mashup of sounds from DJ Fuzz! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-south-end-patio-jam-and-day-party-with-will-lee-a-different-drum-featuring-sista-six-and-dj-fuzz-tickets-45461800469. The event will begin at 3 p.m. 300 E. Morehead St. in Uptown. #JazzNSoulMusic #SistaSix
Parents, I’ve got MORE stuff for the little ones today! Head over to The Last Word and come out for the Cupcakes & Paint Party this afternoon! Join Butterfly Visions Project and Art From the Heart instructor Christopher Clarke for an afternoon of creativity as the youth will create their own canvassed masterpiece under masterful guidance. And while the colors fly, enjoy some tasty pastries provided by Kisha’s Kakes and Exotic Eats by Veya. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cupcakes-and-paint-tickets-42821301666. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. The Last Word is located at 5744 N. Tryon St.
Everyone throw on your flyest white threads and join the Cuzzo’s Cuisine crew at Sydney’s Martini & Wine Bar for the All-White Day Party this afternoon! Spring is in full swing and it’s time to mix, mingle and things with your crew and a delicious buffet provided by Chef Andarrio and the gang, boogie with a live band and a guest DJ and live it up for in the city! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-white-uptown-sexiest-day-party-charlotte-tickets-45292420850. Although all-white attire is not totally required, it is requested that your dress is of a mature and classy appearance. The party jumps off at 4 p.m. Sydney’s is located at 401 N. Tryon St. in Uptown.
This evening, join Healing Vine Harbor, Inc. as they host the 2nd Annual Purple Wing Soirée! Healing Vine Harbor’s mission is to reduce the number of single women living in shelters or unsafe situations, providing a pathway out of poverty to ensure self-sufficiency and equipping them to be productive, confident public citizens. They strive to transform lives one woman at a time through independent living skills such as financial literacy, educational preparation, employability readiness, mentoring and much more. The color theme for the evening is purple, which is symbolic of what they desire young women to believe and represent – royalty, power and pride, not the stigma the word homeless carries as our citizens search for a place to lay their heads. Everyone reach into your hearts and get engaged in this festive evening featuring dinner, dancing, a silent auction all for raising funds which will help achieve the goal of opening at residential facility. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/purple-wing-soiree-tickets-43280725816. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the William R. Davie Center. 4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd.
Everyone head over to NoDa and journey into a whirlwind of color and creativity at “A·Musing: An Evening Of Sight & Sound.” Come witness some absolutely astounding aesthetics by the alluring Ally Newby showcasing her extravagant polychromatic and intuitive canvassed schemes. Hailing from D.C., her work has been gaining some significant notoriety among art enthusiasts. Tonight is your chance to interact with this gorgeous goddess, enter her colorful world and leave with a sense of enchantment. Tonight’s showcase is presented by Art-Ndeko Collective. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amusingan-exploration-of-sight-sound-tickets-44780967078. The event will begin at 7 p.m. The address of the event is 311 W. 24th St. in the NoDa District.
Brothers and Sisters, slide out to JCSU’s Biddle Hall and spend your evening at the 2nd Annual Black Men ROCK Awards Show! This event will honor and celebrate the Black men in our Charlotte community in an evening of elegance. Our men are protectors, providers, businessmen, family men, brothers, fathers, sons, friends and so much more. On this night and moving forward from now until forever, we will show you why Black Men ROCK! A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Males Place. The event will be hosted by the lovely Latise Howie and is presented by BlkOwnedCLT and Parker Media Group Photography Studios & Multimedia Services. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?mfid=1524678698667_d3a9243e1ac96&flowlogging_id=d3a9243e1ac96#/checkout/shoppingCartV2. This is a formal dress event. 7 p.m. 100 Beatties Ford Rd. #BlackMenROCK
Gather up your comrades, co-workers and older cousins and head down to The Morehead Tavern for “Charlotte Adult Game Night!” Hosted by Timothy & Diamond Nurse, bring your skills to the floor and rep your hometown in this special “Hometown Edition!” Come adorned in threads signifying where your youth roots are planted and compete in a variety of games including Uno, Twister, Beer Pong, Taboo, Jenga, Corn Hole and of course—Spades! Also, this event is a fundraiser for Moms Making Moves – a local non-profit organization that Started with a small group of moms gathered together and pooled their resources to start making meals for the homeless and at-risk citizens of Greater Charlotte. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-game-hometown-night-tickets-43976036509. The games begin at 8 p.m. 300 E. Morehead St. in Uptown.
Get ready to get on the good foot at Petra’s this evening and join the lovely Jasiatic as she hosts Su Casa – The April Edition! Step into a world of Afrofuturistic funk as resident spin doctors DJ Justice, DJ Steel Wheel and special guest DJ Native Sun free your mind, body and soul with an eclectic mix of House, Afrobeat, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Dancehall, Afro-House, Jazz, Soca and much more! Also, be sure to cop some fly trinkets and threads from the vendors and get your face dazzled with colorful creativity from Catherine. Admission is $10 all night long. The party starts at 10 p.m. 1919 Commonwealth Ave. in the Plaza-Midwood District.
——-SUNDAY, APRIL 29——-
Charlotte, get ready for an entire afternoon of fun and bring the family out to Open Streets 704! This day of car(e)-free streets aims to build a better, healthier, connected community by encouraging Charlotte and Mecklenburg area residents to walk, bicycle, and experience the city together in a way that’s just not possible in a car. For your entertainment, hear some great music from the Kevin Goodwin Band, heavenly melodies from R&B chanteuse Erin Monique, get pumped up with tunes from DJ Spinn, soak up some spoken word from poet L. Monique and lots more! The roads will be cleared connecting the Plaza-Midwood, Belmont, Villa Heights, NoDa, Optimist Park and Commonwealth neighborhoods. Please dress comfortably, shop at small businesses, eat local and make new friends! The event will begin at 1 p.m. For additional info, please visit: http://openstreets704.com.
This Sunday, laugh your after-church sides into stiches at the Clean Comedy Brunch at The Comedy Zone! Have you ever wanted to attend a comedy show that could be enjoyed by the whole family? Well, now is your chance. Get ready to have your eyes watered with hilarity from host Tara Brown, featured act Kenny Robertson and headliner Johnny Millwater. This will be a great opportunity for you to mix and mingle with your friends and make some new ones! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.cltcomedyzone.com/buy-tickets/?Page=https%3a%2f%2fpublic.ticketbiscuit.com%2fComedyZoneCharlotte%2fEvents%2f335064. Doors open at 2 p.m. The Comedy Zone is located at 900 NC Music Factory Blvd.
This afternoon, join Women Circle of Success (WCOS) as they proudly present The Ladies & Gents Forgiveness Luncheon. This inspiring event designed to uplift, empower and heal men and women through the power of forgiveness. Featuring topics ranging from forgiveness and mental health to depression and credit rebuilding. This function will also feature a host of authors, entrepreneurs and advocates of various causes, complimentary foods, desserts, massages and mimosas. Come and change your lives through the power of great ideas and forgiveness! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wcos-presentsthe-ladies-gents-forgiveness-luncheon-tickets-41940023740. The event will begin at 3 p.m. at The Venue 1801. 1801 N. Tryon St.
New Era Music House is set to relax you on this Sunday evening—come out and experience the April installment of The Sun Dipped In Black social! Before your work week gets into gear, come get your mind, body and soul right with some poetry, massages, holistic lifestyle tips, natural hair care discussions, food (vegan options will be available) and local vendors to the soundtrack of your favorite neo-soul, R&B and jazz jams from a dope lineup of local artists! Admission is $5 per person and the experience begins at 5 p.m. New Era Music House is located at 5814 Old Concord Rd. #NewEraMusicHouse
Do you need a calming option to center yourselves before the upcoming work week? Join Peace Filled Mama at Dupp & Swat for another relaxing session of the Weekend Wind Down. Host and yoga instructor Kelley Carboni-Woods along with Tiya Caniel as they guide you along a series of community-oriented breathing exercises and stretches to empower yourselves, achieve wellness, balance, affirmation, truth and light. All ages and levels are welcome. Admission is $5 per person. Please dress comfortably. The session will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dupp & Swat is located at 2521 The Plaza Rd.
COMING SOON…
5/3 – DeNeer Davis Graffiti Workshop
5/5 – Global Peace International Festival
5/5 – 2018 Euphoria in the Park CLT
5/5 – Off The Wall: Best of the 80s V.14 + Slow Jam Session
5/5 – Hip Hop Pop-Up Shop
5/10 – Nickelodeon Cartoon Trivia
5/13 – Classic Black Cinema Series presents “Ava & Gabriel: A Love Story”
5/19 – AfroPop CLT Vol. 21
5/19 – 7th Annual Sweet Escapes Festival
5/30 – 6/9 – Brand New Sheriff Productions’ presents “Purlie Victorious”
6/7 — Purple Note 3: Celebrating the Life of Prince through Jazz
6/7 — Sisters in Song: “Saluting Music’s Greatest Divas”
6/14 – 6/17 – 2018 Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas
6/16 – 2018 MARS Kickball Classic
6/19 – OnQ Productions presents “God’s Tombones: Seven Negro Sermons In Verse”
Have a great weekend everyone! Be bold. Be proud. Be yourselves. Peace.
Live. Laugh. Love. Learn. Listen. Give.
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