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Thursday, March 2, 2006
HAPPENINGS
. • Inaugural Authentic March Gras celebra
tion, Wadsworth House, 400 N. Summit Ave., 8
p.m. Zydeco, R&B music and saxophonist Bert
Pigott will perform.
« “Quest for Equality: African American
Pioneers in the Sport of Basketball,”6 p.m.,
Afro-American Cultural Center. Charlotte Bob
cats center Sean May and Bobcats Assistant Gen
eral Manger Karl Hicks will discuss basketball’s
impact in the African American community and
the NB^ commitment to youth.
■!.^Book signing by romance novelist Ve, 12 p.m..
Dynasty Books at Eastland Mall.
ElclecFest, RealEyes Bookstore, 3306 N.
Davidson St Flea mall and festival includes kids
comer with moon bounce, face painting and
games as well as Celtic bands, art and food. Host
ed by Brien Blakely of WCCB-TY Free.
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Asmira Wx)dward-Pa^e and Yusimi Cruz in
concert, 8 p.m. at Ovens Auditorium. Selections
include Bruch’s \^olin Concerto No. 1, Bolero by
Ravel and Malaguena by Lecuona, Brazil and a
medley from “Evita.” For ticket information, call
(704) 543-6551 or log on to www.charlottephilhar-
monic.org.
Friends of the Library at Queens Uni-
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versity of Charlotte will host its annual book
and author event at 6 p.m., Burwell Hail. Book
and author event/dinner at Young Dining Room,
Morrison Hall at 7 p.m. On March 14, a reception
will be held at TVexler Center at 11:30 a.m. and
author event/luncheon at 12 p.m., Young Dining
Room.Emerging authors will be featured, includ
ing Dean King, Tbmmy Hays and Geraldine
Brooks. Tickets are $35 per person with meal
included. Reservations must be made by March
10. For information, call (704)337-2437.
1 ^“Sex & the Second City,” Booth Play
house through March 19. Tickets are $30-$35 and
on sale at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
box office hy calling (704) 372-1000 or online at
www.blumenthalcenter.oig^.
2 V Spring Literary Festival, Central Pied
mont Community College. The two-day festival,
“Weaving Words from Stru^le," includes read
ings, performances and discussions with writers
and publishing professionals. Keynoters include
James McBride, Jimmy Santiago Baca and
Richard Louv as well as folk artists Sparl^ and
Rhonda Rucker. Free. For information and sched
ules, log on to www.cpcc.edu/literary.
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Soweto Gospel Choir, 8 p.m., Belk Theater.
C^oir delivers a non-stop pageant of inspirational
music and traditional dancing backed by a live
band. Tickets are $22-$32 and on sale at the Per
forming Arts Center box office by calling (704)
372-l()()0 or online at www.blumenthalcenter.org.
^ Harlem Globetrotters vs. Washington
Nationals, 1 p.m., CJharlotte Bobcats Arena.
Barnstorming basketball team celebrates its 8()th
anniversaiy A 30-minute meet-and-greet session
will be held at the end of the game. Tickets start
at $12 and available at the arena bc« office or
online at chariottebobcatsarena.com.
2^ Lippazaner Stallions. Charlotte Bobcats
Arena, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. New music, choreogra
phy and routines are incorporated in the 36th edi
tion of the show with emphasis on the breed’s his-
toiy. 'Hckets are $27.50, $22.50 and $19.50 and
available by calling (800; 495-2295 or the arena
box office.
Robert Preston phuti^raphy exhibi
tion, Red Galleiy at Phillips Place, 6 p.m.
Photc^raphs will be on sale to benefit National
Multiple Sclerosis Society. For information, call
(800) 477-2955.
MARCHING ON
PHOTOCURTB WISON
Johnson C. Smith University’s marching
barxi helped lead the cheers for the CIAA
basketball tournament at a Monday pep
rally at Founders Hall.
HISTORY S NO MYSTERY
Bradley Middle School won the Black History Bowl last week at Freedom Park.
HELLO, BOYS & GIRLS
SunCom Wireless donated $12,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte as part of
the SunCom Cares program. The donation will be used for Operation Connect, a computer
education program in Boys & Girls Clubs in Charlotte public housing. The program will
allow more than 550 kids daily access to computer technology and the internet
THRILL OF VICTORY
PHOTOCURTIS WILSON
Butler High School’s girls’ basketball team celebrate their Southwestern 4A championship
last week after defeating South Mecklenburg High.
THEY VE GOT GAME
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Nordstrom SoufhPark boutique at Hilton
Charlotte Center City, March 1-2. Boutique
moves uptown for the CIAA basketball tourna
ment with day-to-evening wear from’big.name
designers. Open March 1 at 7 p.m.; 9 p.m. on
March 2. For information, call Ha'de E. Robin
son at (704) 442-6000, extension 6092.
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Poet Maya Angelou and Alltel are sponaoring
the Words of Wisdom Scholarship prc^am,
which asks studeatB at historically black col
leges; “What words of wisdom will you pass on
to those who come after you." Scholaraliips will
be awarded to 10 grand prize wumers attend
ing HBCinJs, including $4,000 in tuition and a
trip to Little Rock, Ark., to meet Angelou. For
details, 1^ on to www.alltel.cbm/wordsofwis-
‘•Qofifor participating Alltel eterree. Entries must
be'postmarked by March 3.
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CIAA fashion show featiuing Ebony Fashion
Fair Models, March 4, 11 a.m.. Charlotte Con
vention Center, 601 S. Coll^ St Tickets $46.
For information, call 704) 378-1046 or log on
to www.ciaatouniamentorg and click on fash
ion show icon.
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Mecklenburg Park and Recreation is offering
rides for folks who can no longer use Revolu^
tion^ Pool. The parks department will provide
free rides from Southview Recreation Center.
720 Vilma St; Amay James Recreation Center,
2426 Lester St and Arbor Glen Outreach Cen
ter, 1520 Clanton Road. Tb be eligible, children
or adults must sign up in advance at any of tlie
recreation centers and schedule the ride three
days in advance by calling (704) 353-1250
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MOCA imrty to support veterans March 11,7
p.m. at VFW Poet 9488, 2831 The Plaza.-Tick-
ete are $12 in advance, $16 at the door. Spon
sored liy Militaiy Order of the Cootie Auxiliary.
Lockwcxxl neighborhood meeting March
13 at 7 p.m., Sugar'Creek Service Center, 4046
N. TVyon St Guest speaker will be Dawn M.
Hill, Lead Hazard Reduction Pre^ram, Neigh
borhood Development Dept. For information,
call Jacques D. Kibler III at (704) 376-4993.
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Charlotte Club of the National Associa
tion of Negro Business and Phbfessional
Women’s C’lubs will host the 48th aimual
Southeast District Conference March 16-19 at
the Omni Charlotte hotel, 132 TVade St.
Approximately 200 members from the south
eastern U.S. will attend on March 17 at 7 p.m,.
• a free vocal arts competition for emerging
artists highlighting classical singers will be
open .to the public. For information, call Sarah
Stevenson at(704)392-9503,
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Registration for Urban I>eague Stepping
Up program classes start Feb, 26 and. March
11 at 9:30 a.m., at 740 W. Fifth St Classes for
non-native English speakers to improve skills
and performance in the workplace. Classes
include team-buiMing skills,’ decision-making
and problem solving, ^ust be 23-45 years of
age and have a minimum of one year in the
U.S. workplace, For information, call Astrid
CMinoe at (704) 461-3978.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxil
iary will sponsor National . Young American
Creative Patriotic'Art Scholarships for stu
dents in grades 9-12. First place pays $10,000
in scholarships. Deadline is March 29. For
information, call Betty Morris at (704) 636-
3668.
“Oh Freedom Over Me,” through May 28,
Levine Museum of the New South. Photogra
pher Matt Herron’s recording of the civil rights
movement through the Southern Documen
tary Project
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“From Apartheid to Democracy,” through
May 16, Levine Mu^um of the New South.
Exhibit illustrates transformation of South
Africa 1^ telling the story of the first 10 years
of democracy.
Concerts, art exhibits and community-oriented
events can be submitted to The Oiarlotte Post
PD. Box 30144 Charhtte, NC 28230. You can
fax (704) 342-2160, log on at wwwjhecharlot-
tepost/'om or e-mail editorial(» iheduirlot-
tepostrom.
MAKING HER MOVE
PHOTOCURTIS WLSON
East Mecklenburg High School senior
Dane Sparrow and head boys' basketball
coach Jason Grube were all smiles after
the Eagles won the Southwestern 4A
championship last week. East advanced to
the N.C. 4AT'egionals this week.
PHOTO/WADE NASH
Madelyn MattuccI moves a chess piece at the State Scholastic Chess Championships al
the Charlotte Convention Center. More than 600 students from kindergarten to high school
participated in six sections.