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October 1, 1999 |
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Opening reception: "Blacks in Gold" exhibit.
Afro-American Cultural Center. 6-8 p.m.
Historical items and information on the involvement of African Americans in the mining of gold in North Carolina. In conjunction with the Reed Gold Mine, in Cabarrus County. Exhibit runs thru Oct. 22. |
Premiere Performances, N.C. Dance Theater. "Magnificat," by Salvatore Aiello and "World Premieres,"
Alonzo King and Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux. 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. 372-0101. |
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Conversation Piece, Sullivan's Steakhouse, 1928 South Blvd. 6-10 p.m. (Also, Oct. 13) |
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October 2, 1999 |
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Gold Fever Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Afro-American Cultural
Center, Discovery Place, Museum of New South, Public Library and Reed Gold Mine. Includes multi-site scavenger hunt. Events at the four downtown sites. |
First Ward residents reunion. For residents of First Ward before 1963.
Hornet's Nest Park, Shelter No. 1, Beatties Ford Road, 2-8 p.m. $15 adults and $7 for children under 12. Scheduled meeting and payment deadline is Sept. 18, Second Ward Alumni House, 1908 Beatties Ford
Road, 4-6 p.m. No paying at park. Contact: Willie Bell Roper, 392-4546. |
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Successful Gardener Seminar. 9:30-11:30 a.m. CPCC South Campus, Matthews. N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. |
Art auction. The Light Factory, 809 W. Hill St. 6:30-10 p.m. $25 admission. For absentee bids, call Bruce Lineker, 333-9755. |
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Art auction. The Light Factory, 809 W. Hill St. 6:30-10 p.m. $25 admission. For absentee bids, call Bruce Lineker, 333-9755. |
Seniors Horseshoe Pitching Competition. Clanton Park, 1520 Clanton Road. $5
registration. Open to ages 50 and over, males and females. Sponsored by the Mecklenburg Park and Recreation Department. For information, 353-1247. |
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Pass, Catch and Run, two-man, team football competition. For males and females, ages 13-15, 16-18; 19-29, 30-40s; 40-50s and 50 and over. Preregistration,
$10. Day of registration, $12. 10 a.m. Southside Park, 2645 Toomey Avenue. For information, 353-1247. |
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October 3, 1999 |
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Iyana Vanzant, In the Meantime Tour. 4 p.m. Ovens Auditorium. $32.50
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Second Ward High School, Class of '62, meeting.. Alumni House, 1905 Beatties Ford Road. 6 p.m. |
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CeCe Winans. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. 7 p.m. $18-$40.
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October 4, 1999 |
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Guitar Shorty. Freddy's Armadillo, Mint Street and Summit Avenue |
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October 5, 1999 |
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Executive and weekend MBA program information session. Wake Forest University. 5:30-7:30 p.m., One Morrocroft Centre, Suite 150, 6805 Morrison Blvd.
365-1717 or 888-925-3622. |
"Free Your African Mind! Empowerment Series, by Melodye Micere Stewart. Walls Memorial AME Zion Church fellowship hall, 2722 Bancroft St. 7:15-9 p.m
. For information, 398-9325. (continues Tuesdays through Nov. 16). |
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Latin American Forum: Growing Hispanic/Latino Diversity in Charlotte/Mecklenburg. 7 p.m. Panel includes: Denisa Leach, vice president, Resource
Development, United Way; Angeles Ortega-Horsky, Pluralism Coordinator, Girl Scouts Hornet's Nest Council; and Hilda Gurdion, publisher, La Noticia. Reception follows. |
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October 6, 1999 |
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Career Fair, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grady Cole Center, adjacent to Central Piedmont Community Collge main campus. Sponsored by CPCC Career Center. Free
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Conversation Piece, Sullivan's Steakhouse, 1928 South Blvd. 6-10 p.m. (Also, Oct. 13) |
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October 7, 1999 |
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October 8, 1999 |
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"Blackbirds of Broadway"
musical production, opens at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Two week run, Wednesdays thru Saturday evenings with a Sunday matinee and Sunday evening performance. $17-$24.50. Presented by the Charlotte
Repertory Theatre. Production captures spirit and breathtaking entertainment of the legendary Blackbirds revues in New York during the Harlem Renaissance. For information and tickets, contact the Box Office at
372-1000. |
Ku-Tamba, a dance performance. 7:30 p.m. Dana Auditorium, Queens College.
372-7410. |
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October 9, 1999 |
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Seventies Dance, 9-1 p.m, Derita American Legion, 6306 Rumple Road. Sponsored by Harambee chapter, Alliance of Black Telecommunications Employees.
For ticket information, call Vera Bost, 549-2512 or Maudese Aljuwani, 549-2556. |
Grand Opening, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, Belmont, 1-6 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 10. For information, 704-825-4490. |
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"What''s Love Got To Do With It?" 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Ovens Auditorium. |
Oyster Festival, 6 p.m. to midnight. Tryon Street in the First Union Plaza downtown. $5 donation, benefits the Charlotte Philharmonic
Chorus/Orchestra. |
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Auditions, All District Band (middle school level), Community School of the Arts. Spirit Square, downtown. 11 a.m. For information, call 377-4187
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Auditioning class for film, television and advertising. 2-5 p.m. Spirit Square. Sponsored by Community School of the Arts. $50. 377-4187.
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Storytelling for adults, "A Journey E.A.ST., Afro-American Culture Center and the N.C. Association of Black Storytellers. Featured tellers will be Baba
Kunle Akinlana, Cheryl "Sparkle" Moseley, Elisha Minter, Ayaba Bey and Nooma Rhue. 7-9 p.m. $5. For information, call 374-1565, ext. 27. (This event is a prelude the National Black
Storytellers Association annual festival in November in Winston-Salem, N.C. Elisha Minter of Charlotte will be a featured teller at the national festival. Sparkle Moseley is co-festival director. The NCABS is the host
chapter. For information, call: 599-3952.) |
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October 10, 1999 |
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"What''s Love Got To Do With It?" 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Ovens Auditorium |
Latin American Festival, Mint Museum of Art. Noon to 7 p.m. 333-0088 |
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October 11, 1999 |
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"Confronting Hate: Faith in Action," Monday Night Dialogue, Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave. 7 p.m. |
Clothing Drive for Crisis Assistance Ministry.
Drop off at Snelling Personnel Services, 5970 Fairview Road, Suite 220, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For information, call 553-0050. |
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October 12, 1999 |
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Jekyll & Hyde, a Broadway Musical. For information, call 522-6500 or 372-1000 |
Audition Techniques for Musical Theatre. Panel Discussion, Theatre Charlotte. |
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October 13, 1999 |
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Flu shots, 8:30 a.m.-4, Wednesdays, through November.. Community Health Services, 1401 E. Seventh St. $10,
to adults 18 years of age and older. No out-of-pocket fee for adults 65 and older who have Medicare Part B. 375-0172 |
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October 14, 1999 |
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"What About the children?"
- A Census 2000 Network Meeting focused on need to include children on the census questionaire. Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory will be the keynote speaker. 2 p.m.
Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St. Sponsored by the Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce. |
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October 15, 1999 |
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Novello 99 - A Story, Story Night. 7 p.m. Great Aunt Stella Center. 336-6228 |
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October 16, 1999 |
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Pearl Awards Luncheon, Alpha Lambda Omega chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Proceeds benefit the Anita Stroud Foundation, the Partnerships in Math and Science
camps and institutes. $30. Call 532-1070 or any sorority member for tickets and information. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
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"Reel to Real," film festival for adults 20-30. Sponsored by the Young Professionals of the Afro-American Cultural Center. For information,
call 374-1565, ext. 27. |
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Audition workshop: Techniques for Musical Theatre, Theatre Charlotte. |
Novello 99
- WordPlay Weekend. (Saturday and Sunday) Public Library. Uptown street festival for families. Children's authors, illustrators and storytellers, plus music, games, prizes and more. 336-2020. |
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B.R.I.D.G.E. Jobs Program and Jacob's Ladder Job Center kids' fun day at First Ward Elementary School, 11 a.m-4 p.m. For more information about contact
Brandi S. North, (704) 358-0469, or Eshe Glover-Dixon, (704) 332-5822. |
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October 17, 1999 |
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Fall and Winter Fashion Show & Disco, 6 p.m. Excelsior Club. $10. Sponsored by Excelsior Club Humanity Organization. Fashions from Mary
Cherry's Designs and The House of Africa. 921 Beatties Ford Road. 334-5709. Proceeds benefit the Holiday Meal for Seniors. |
Auditions, "Plastic," a Theatre Charlotte production. 7 p.m. Roles include: Women ranging in age from 20 to 55, including at least one
African American; and two men, ages 32-40. Singing and dancing required in some roles. Play is set in a customer service call center in the New South. Play dates are Dec. 3-5. For information, call: 376-3777.
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Annual Crop Walk. For information, call 333-WALK |
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Political Caucus meeting. Open forum, school board candidates Paul Haisley and Larry Garveau. For information, call: 598-3922
or 393-1200. |
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Mecklenburg Vegetarian Association, 6 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church, 920 N. Sharon Amity Road. $2 with covered dish and $5 without.
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October 18, 1999 |
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Auditions, "Plastic," a Theatre Charlotte production. 7 p.m. Roles include: Women ranging in age from 20 to 55, including at least one
African American; and two men, ages 32-40. Singing and dancing required in some roles. Play is set in a customer service call center in the New South. Play dates are Dec. 3-5. For information, call: 376-3777.
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Novello 99 - Carolina Writers Night. Amy Rogers, Judy Goldman, Fred Chappell, C. Eric Lincoln and Josephine Humphries. 7 p.m. Great Aunt Stella Center.
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October 19, 1999 |
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"Much Ado About Nothing," JCSU Lyceum Series. Biddle Auditorium. Shanandoah Shakespeare Express. Free. Open to public. |
Job Fair for workers past 50. Free.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road. Bring resume. Door prizes. sponsored by Senior Resources, Inc. and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Centers, Inc. For information, call: 364-2846. |
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Open audition for ages 5 and up; for "Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt," 6-9 p.m. today and Oct. 20, Great Aunt Stella Center. A
presentation of the Afro-American Children's Theatre. Play written by April Jones and directed by Sidney Horton, based on a book by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by James Ransome. Rehearsal dates Oct. 26--Dec. 2
. Performances, Dec. 11-12 at Neighborhood Theatre. Recommended for youth ages 5 and up. |
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October 20, 1999 |
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Open audition for ages 5 and up; for "Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt," 6-9 p.m. Great Aunt Stella Center. Presentation of the
Afro-American Children's Theatre. |
Flu shots, 8:30 a.m.-4, Wednesdays, through November. Community Health Services, 1401 E. Seventh St. $10, to adults 18 years of age and older.
No out-of-pocket fee for adults 65 and older who have Medicare Part B. 375-0172. |
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CPCC West Campus Groundbreaking Ceremony, 11 a.m. Morris Field Drive and Billy Graham Parkway. |
Public meeting
on alarming rate of men in 20s and 30s fathering children with teenaged girls. Voice your opinion. Beatties Ford Road Branch Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Road. For information, call 336-6423; 336-6163; 336-4669.
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October 21, 1999 |
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Downtown Friday Night
(On Thursdays!), Cabaret and Jam Session, featuring Michael Porter and Ayaba Bey as "New Blues Review" and their friends. Afro-American Cultural Center, downtown. For information, call 374-1565.
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Community Workshop on soccer complex at Harrisburg Road Park. Logan Chapel CME Church, 9505 Parkton Road. 7 p.m. contact, Troy Fitzsimmons, 336-5478.
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Public meeting on alarming rate of men in 20s and 30s fathering children with teenaged girls.
Voice your opinion. West Boulevard Branch Library, 2157 West Blvd. For information, call 336-6423; 336-6163; 336-4669. |
Gospel Extravaganza and Public Mass Meeting, S.C. NAACP. First Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1515 Remount Road. 6-8:30 p.m.
(S.C. NAACP convention continues through the weekend at Marriott Executive Park.) |
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Dinner honoring former Charlotte Mayor and department store owner John M. Belk. Johnson C. Smith University UNCF campaign dinner. 7 p.m. Omni Charlotte
Hotel downtown. Black tie. 378-1022. |
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October 22, 1999 |
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Candlelight Vigil, National Week Without Violence. 5:30-6 p.m. YWCA of Central Carolinas. Participant s include YWCA youth development children from
fragile neighborhoods. 525-5770 |
Novello 99 - An Evening with Octavia Butler, Science Fiction writer an '95 recipient of MacArthur Fellowship. 7:30 p.m. Booth Playhouse. $10.
372-1000. |
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Comedy Nite/Party, featuring Dante Carter and Antoine Blackman. Omegas of Charlotte Fraternity House, 3301 Statesville Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at
9 p.m. $10/advance; $12 at door. BYOL (no beer or wine) For tickets, call Tito at 354-8614. |
Juvenile/Cash Millionaire Tour. Indepenence Arena. 8 p.m. $27/advance; $30/day of show. |
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October 23, 1999 |
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Charlotte Blues Fest '99. First Union Atrium and Plaza, downtown Charlotte, 301 s. Tryon St. Performers include: Bobby Parker, Nappy Brown, Drink Small and
Skeeter Brandon. $10/advance; $12/day of event. $18 for two days (advance purchase). Children 12 and under, half price. For information, call 331-8802. |
Health and Fitness Fair. World Gym, 5601 South Blvd. Free health screenings. Free workouts and aerobics. Live DJ, Charlotte Hornets Honeybees and Hooters'
Girls. Co-sponsored by Total Touch Chiropractic and FitLife Personal Training. 529-0888. |
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Myers Park High School, Class of '89, Reunion. Discovery Place. 7:30-11:30 p.m. $40/advance; $50/at door. Contact: Catherine Hogewood Fowler,
372-5190. |
Park Road Elementary School Annual Fall Festival and Barbecue. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. PTA fundraiser. Disc jockey, clowns, games, moonwalk, fire truck and
smokehouse. Raffle prizes include Hyatt Romance Package and Golf for four at Ballentyne. Silent Auction. Barbecue lunch $7/advance; $8/at festival. Contact: Ron Belliveau, 523-1309. |
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Celebration of Recovery, highlighting persons in recovery and drug-free living. Festivities include music, door prizes, guest speakers, food and more.
3-6 p.m. Memorial United Methodist Church. Contact: Joanne Stevenson Jenkins, 375-3784. |
Candlelight Vigil, National Week Without Violence. 5:30-6 p.m.
YWCA of Central Carolinas. Participant s include YWCA youth development children from fragile neighborhoods. 525-5770 |
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October 24, 1999 |
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Shirley Ceasar. Ovens Auditorium. 5 p.m. 2700 E. Independence Blvd. $19.50 |
Bluesman Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and Gate's Express, with House of Blues cohorts The Fabulous Thunderbirds and C.J. Chenier with the Red Hots.
7 p.m. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. $20-$32. 372-1000 |
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October 25, 1999 |
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October 26, 1999 |
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Annual meeting, Council for Children. "Raising Community Standards for Children." Speaker: Naomi Haines Griffith, founder of Red Clay and Vinegar.
Presentation of annual Dolly Award. Noon. Charlotte Convention Center, downtown. $30. |
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October 27, 1999 |
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October 28, 1999 |
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"Spooktacular,"
Reedy Creek Park. Haunted trail, hay and pony rides, bon fire, storytelling, games, prizes and concessions. Stage entertainment with Mika Magic, Mad Science and Grey Seal Puppets. Sponsored by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, Star 102.7 and United Rentals.
598-8857. |
20th annual conference, National Council on Black A merican Affairs, Southern Region. Hosted by Central Piedmont Community College. Sheraton Airport Plaza
Hotel. (Continues through weekend.) 392-1200; 800-325-3535. |
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October 29, 1999 |
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"Spooktacular,"
Reedy Creek Park. Haunted trail, hay and pony rides, bon fire, storytelling, games, prizes and concessions. Stage entertainment with Mika Magic, Mad Science and Grey Seal Puppets. Sponsored by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, Star 102.7 and United Rentals.
598-8857. |
 Harry Belafonte. 8 p.m. Memorial Hall, UNC Carolina
campus. Tickets: $27-35, general public; $14-$18, students. 919-962-1449 |
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October 30, 1999 |
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Love Thy Neighbor Fall Festival, Johnston YMCA, 3025 N. Davidson St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music, entertainment, face painting, storytelling, children's
games and art activities, open computer lab, swimming, roller blading, senior activities, aerobics demonstration, raffle prizes, free food and refreshments. For information, call: 716-6300. |
"Spooktacular,"
Reedy Creek Park. Haunted trail, hay and pony rides, bon fire, storytelling, games, prizes and concessions. Stage entertainment with Mika Magic, Mad Science and Grey Seal Puppets. Sponsored by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, Star 102.7 and United Rentals.
598-8857. |
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6th Annual Strive-to-Thrive Walkathon. Benefiting nursing center for homeless women and children. Sponsored by the UNC Charlotte Department of Family and
Community Nursing. The Nursing Center for Health Promotion, at the Salvation Army Emergency Women's and Children's Shelter is staffed by UNCC nursing students. Three-mile route begin in front of Reese and Covard
building on the UNCC campus. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For pledges, information or sponsor forms, call Kathy Burgess, 547-4683 or
kmburges@email.uncc.edu.
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Eastside Diversity Fair, Eastland Mall, 5471 Central Ave. Sponsored by Iinternational House, Eastside Community Economic Development Corp., Latin-American
Council. For information, call International House, 333-8099. |
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"Build Your Own Scare Crow Contest." 2-4:30 p.m. Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 Idlewild Road North. Bring clothes and accessories
for your masterpiece. $2. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department. 567-1941. |
"I Don't Have Heaven in My View," Ovens Auditorium. 8 p.m. Gospel musical written by Terry Booker |
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Queen City Congress Annual Conference, West Blvd. Branch Library, 2157 West Blvd. 9 a.m. Presenters include, Police Chief Darrel Stephens and 99 Bonc Campaign
representatives. 332-0441, for reservations. |
Gershwin...by George, vignettes of composer's classics, including "Porgy and Bess" songs. Great Aunt Stella Center. 8 p.m. $15.
332-7177, ext. 317. |
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Moonlight Bantaba and Karamu (feast), celebrating first anniversary of the Nubian Rootz Cultural Center, 4801-M N. Tryon St. 8 p.m.-midnight. Community
drumming and dancing. 597-5258. |
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October 31, 1999 |
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Calendar of Events
"Come Shining: The Spiritual South," photographs Deborah Luster. The Light Factory, Hill Street. Oct. 16-Dec. 23. Opening
reception Oct. 15, 6-9 p.m. Gallery talk by Luster at 6:30 p.m. 