Kelly Koeppel will be the featured artist in May at the Morrison Arts Initiative. She will exhibiting work from her recent series of large format 8mm film prints.

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

The festival, scheduled for May 19-June 7 at Winthrop University, will bring together artists from around the country for a multi-disciplinary arts experience featuring productions by established and emerging artists.

Historic Downtown Davidson’s Concerts on the Green series celebrates its 10th anniversary this year—the free summertime shows begin today with Abbey Road Live. Bring your picnic blanket and a killer spread; there will be a prize awarded for “grooviest” picnic. DowntownDavidson.org

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

Kelly Koeppel will be the featured artist in May at the Morrison Arts Initiative. She will exhibiting work from her recent series of large format 8mm film prints.

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

The festival, scheduled for May 19-June 7 at Winthrop University, will bring together artists from around the country for a multi-disciplinary arts experience featuring productions by established and emerging artists.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

The festival, scheduled for May 19-June 7 at Winthrop University, will bring together artists from around the country for a multi-disciplinary arts experience featuring productions by established and emerging artists.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

The festival, scheduled for May 19-June 7 at Winthrop University, will bring together artists from around the country for a multi-disciplinary arts experience featuring productions by established and emerging artists.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

The festival, scheduled for May 19-June 7 at Winthrop University, will bring together artists from around the country for a multi-disciplinary arts experience featuring productions by established and emerging artists.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

Join Girl Talk Foundation Inc. today at Morton’s The Steakhouse at South Park Mall for a fundraising event that includes wine, chocolate, and supporting young girls!

Girl Talk Foundation, Inc. is a character-building program for girls ages 11-16 whose mission is to empower young girls to become leaders of tomorrow. The organization impacts nearly 700 teen girls annually through its various programs.

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

The festival, scheduled for May 19-June 7 at Winthrop University, will bring together artists from around the country for a multi-disciplinary arts experience featuring productions by established and emerging artists.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

The festival, scheduled for May 19-June 7 at Winthrop University, will bring together artists from around the country for a multi-disciplinary arts experience featuring productions by established and emerging artists.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

 Join REI Pineville to celebrate National Trails Day at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve today from 9am to 1pm!

The day will be centered around trail maintenance and building, so wear clothes you can get dirty, closed toe shoes, and bug spray. If you would like, bring work clothes and a snack from home. All participants will receive a cool REI Volunteer shirt, lunch, and water. 

Remember to bring your own water bottle to keep the earth a little greener!

 The Charlotte Museum of History presents its annual World War II Encampment event today, honoring the anniversary of D-Day-- the end of the war in Europe. Attendees will experience what life was like during World War II as the grounds will be transformed with interpreters from both the Allied and the Axis armies, and will demonstrate the effects of the war not only on the soldiers, but also on Charlotte.

Today’s events will include many activities and games for families and children from 11:00am to 5:00pm. A Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 4:30pm to conclude.

Basic Spanish lessons will be held at the Caribou Coffee at Park Road and Woodlawn  on Saturdays from 9:00 am-10:15am from June 7- June 28. Four weeks of lessons costs $50. For questions or to register email abc-languages@hotmail.com  or call 704.408.3666. 

Go for a stroll today and bring along your pooch to support the fight against human-and animal- cancer. The American Cancer Society is hosting a community event in Historic Southend that begins at Metro Paws and makes a stop at Canine Cafe.

Registration is from 7am-8am and all paws hit the pavement at 8:15am. For more information visit dogswalkcharlotte.org or call Jennifer Vince at 704.553.5364.

GUILTY, Inc (Giving U Inspirational Lives Through our Youth) is hosting its first Charity Spring Cleaning event at Crisis Assistance Ministry today from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Sift through the back of your closet, clean out your cupboards and bring in those items you keep but rarely use. Make some space in your home and help a nonprofit at the same time! All items will be donated to needy families.

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

Basic Spanish lessons will be held at the Caribou Coffee at Park Road and Woodlawn  on Saturdays from 9:00 am-10:15am from June 7- June 28. Four weeks of lessons costs $50. For questions or to register email abc-languages@hotmail.com  or call 704.408.3666. 

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

Basic Spanish lessons will be held at the Caribou Coffee at Park Road and Woodlawn  on Saturdays from 9:00 am-10:15am from June 7- June 28. Four weeks of lessons costs $50. For questions or to register email abc-languages@hotmail.com  or call 704.408.3666. 

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

Basic Spanish lessons will be held at the Caribou Coffee at Park Road and Woodlawn  on Saturdays from 9:00 am-10:15am from June 7- June 28. Four weeks of lessons costs $50. For questions or to register email abc-languages@hotmail.com  or call 704.408.3666. 

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

Basic Spanish lessons will be held at the Caribou Coffee at Park Road and Woodlawn  on Saturdays from 9:00 am-10:15am from June 7- June 28. Four weeks of lessons costs $50. For questions or to register email abc-languages@hotmail.com  or call 704.408.3666. 

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

Basic Spanish lessons will be held at the Caribou Coffee at Park Road and Woodlawn  on Saturdays from 9:00 am-10:15am from June 7- June 28. Four weeks of lessons costs $50. For questions or to register email abc-languages@hotmail.com  or call 704.408.3666. 

Today, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Shapes Salon and Day Spa will be having a Pure Indulgence Spa Event with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Two cancer patients will be chosen and treated to the best wigs on the market today. Shapes will also be doing hair cuts, facials, massages, manicures, and pedicures at a discounted rate.

Make an appointment soon to enjoy catered food and wine, live music, and an auction of items donated from local area businesses.

This May the Mint Museum of Art will originate a major traveling exhibition of more than 100 rare and unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt, is one of the largest in the country and includes more than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings and watercolors, spanning Leighton’s career from 1923 to 1965.

RSVP by June 26  for an informational lunch session at Dore Academy, a college preperatory school devoted to the education of students with learning disabilities and ADHD. 

The lunch will be held June 30 from noon-1:30pm. Call Portia M. Eley, the Director of Admissions at 704.365.5490 to RSVP, or visit doreacademy.org to learn more about the school.

Basic Spanish lessons will be held at the Caribou Coffee at Park Road and Woodlawn  on Saturdays from 9:00 am-10:15am from June 7- June 28. Four weeks of lessons costs $50. For questions or to register email abc-languages@hotmail.com  or call 704.408.3666. 

On Friday, June 13 from 10am-6pm and Saturday, June 14 from 9am-5pm, all books are 20% off at Julia’s Coffee. This is an opportunity to get fantastic deals on books and simultaneously support a mission to eliminate substandard housing in Charlotte and El Salvador.

As a fundraising division of Habitat for Humanity, all of the profits from Julia’s Coffee go to help build homes.  With each purchase, you are helping someone have a home of their own!

Visit juliascoffee.org to stay connected. 

Introducing The Marginals, a bold new theatre company in Charlotte, whose goal is to “effectively bring awareness to the public of the emotional, economic and social behaviors we engage in to maintain the illusion of American Society.

“Sometimes it takes wearing a pair of heels to make the world a better place” – at least that’s the motto of Ms. Sweet Charity.  Tonight eight virgin drag queens will compete for the crown of Ms. Sweet Charity and the chance to win money for their favorite local nonprofit organization.  Doors open at 9:00pm the show begins at 10:00pm.  The event takes place at the Charlotte Eagle at 4544 South Boulevard in Charlotte, NC and is sponsored by Creative Loafing and Shane  Tom Promotions.