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Food Lion Speed Street is not an event that typically draws a strong black audience, but Thursday night has always been black night. This year’s featured act is Morris Day and the Time at 9:15 p.m. on Thursday. The three-day festival opens at noon each day beginning Thursday and concludes at 11 p.m. If you’re […]
The Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra is partnering with the Connections Underground Railroad Project. This two-day event features Hidden Freedom Festival on Saturday and the CSYO Spring Reunion Concert on Sunday. The Hidden Freedom Festival features family activities, such as face-painting and a petting zoo, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, and the performance “Toward A […]
Tune into Fly Ty weekdays to win tickets to Maxwell’s Charlotte performance. He will be at the Time Warner Cable Arena on June 29. His opening act is to be announced. The platinum-selling soul star added shows with Erykah Badu and Melanie Fiona to the 20 previously announced dates featuring Jill Scott. The 33 date […]
This Thursday, May 6, is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. In honor of the day, several local organizations are joining to view the PBS documentary, “The Misunderstood Epidemic,” and have a community discussion on the issue. For more information on National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day visit here.
I have always loved horse. I envision myself galloping off into the sunset in a wide open field. After seeing Cavalia, I have a new appreciation for these gorgeous creatures. If you love horses or at least admire their grace then Cavalia is a show you shouldn’t miss. It opens tonight and will be here […]
Neo-soul recording artist Dwele will perform at the Big Chill on April 23. His latest hit is “I Think I Love U.” Tickets are $35. For more info: 980-225-6675.
“The Mojo and the Sayso,” by Aishah Rahman, tells the story of an all too familiar tale of a family grappling with the loss of a loved one in an accidental police shooting. The play examines how the Benjamin family copes with the tragedy without self-destructing. It as times funny and furious. It is dedicated […]
If you haven’t been to NoDa lately, Real Eyes Bookstore is doing it up big. The African American owned bookstore is moving to a new location, and is bringing Malik Yoba and Pam Grier to town this spring. Malik Yoba will speak at the Booth Playhouse in the N.C. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center at 6 […]
Soultry soulful singer Robin Thicke will perform at the Fillmore Charlotte on March 26. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. Thicke is touring to support his new album “Sex Therapy.” It’s No. 50 on the Billboard charts. The title track is the No. 7 single. In past years, Thicke has performed here often […]
