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3D Cjiatlotte Ipoat Thursday, April 27, 2006 H. Black'tie e center.org or phone (704J 372-1000, T^ste of the Nation preview party, Wachovia Atrium, 301 S. Ttyon. Preview party BOOK FAIR starts at 6:30 p.m,. main event at 7:30 Admission is $75 for both; $55 for main event, with proceeds going to hunger and poverty relief For informa tion, call Tbm Sasser at (704) 375-9715. “Scenes Prom Sarafina," Afro-American Cultural Center Attic Theater, 7 p.m. Theatrical production re-enacted by the (Ifeen Drama Ensemble. Afterwards, you can view “Body Maps” and “Beautiful Things,” in-house visual art exhibits displayed as part of the South by South African initiative. Admission is $5 per per son; $4 each for a group of 20 or more. Barber-Scotia College Family Reunion, Con cord. Reunion starts with Scotia HaU of Fame Alumni Jam at 9 p.m. Admission is $10. General alumni meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kittle Samson Chapel; step show at 1 p.m. (admission $5). Gala and induction ceremony of 1867 Society at McLean Student Union at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50. For information, call Wanda Bums at (704) 593-0657. Art and Soul of South End, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Camden Road. Two-day festival includes block party. Avenue of the Arts and Children’ Art Festival. Second day is 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For infor mation, call (704) 332-2227. N.C. A&T Charlotte Metro Aggie Club spring golf tournament, Olde Sycamore Golf Club. Check-in is 7, shotgun start at 8 a.m. Reserva tions first-come, first-serve. Support levels range from $75 for a single player to $400 for a team of fom'with sponsorship. Entry deadline is April21. Make checks payable to N.C. A&T Charlotte Metro Aggie Club. West Chaidotte High School attic sale, 6 a.m.- 12 p.m., cafeteria and Omni. Thbles are $10 for round; two for $15. Rectangular tables are $20 or two for $30 and can be reserved through April 28. Checks should be payable to West Charlotte PTSA. Foir information call (980) 343-6060, extension 240. Boogie BBQ Bash, 8 p.m.. Neighborhood The atre, 3306-A N. Davidson St. Featuring dance and boogie band the Professionals and gui- tarisWocalist Daryl Rice. Tickets are $15 and available at RealEyes Bookstore.. Memorial service for children, 2 p.m. Chil dren’s Memorial Walkway, Frazier Park, 1201 West Fourth St. There will be a release of butter flies and balloons. In case of rain, service will be held at Ray’s Splash Planet, 215 N. Sycamore St. Spring concert by Johnson C. Smith Universi ty Choir, 6 p.m., Jane M. Smith Memorial Chiurh. Free event of hve recording for future release. • • • • Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Meck- lenbui^ Family Festival, 11 a.m.4 p.m.. Bob Davis Resource Center, 421 Beatties Ford Road. Includes arts and crafts, voter education and reg- istration, music and food. For information, call (704) 277-3450. “American Genius: Ailey, Balanchine & Robbins”, Belk Theatre. Tickets are $10-$55 at N.C. Blimienthal Performing Arts Center box office at (704) 372-1000 or the box office at Foxmders Hall. • ••• Noidh Carolina Dance Theatre Openii^ Night Insiders host party for yoimg profession als, mezzanine level of Belk Theater. The party follows the performance of “American Genius: Ailey, Balanchine & Robbins. Membership dues are $75 and include free admission to three N.C. Dance Theatre performances, opening-night receptions and admission to any adult dance class. , 100 Black Men of Charlotte, Westin Hotel. Gala benefits scholarship and Movement of Youth programs. Includes silent auction and Hidden Beach jazz artist Mike Phillips. Tickets are $100. For information, call (704) 375-7300. SdeMayo 5K Unity Run and Walk, 8 a.m.. Freedom Park. Crafts, food, music and folkloric dancing from Latin America and an award cere mony for race winners. For information, call (704) 531-3848. Keith Lynch, author of “Duty Justice: Who Kflled Mommy,” 6:30 p.m., RealEyes Bookstore, 3306-A N. Davidson St. Book signing included. Charlotte Dragonboat Festival, 9 am., Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cor nelius. Inaugural race is held in conjunction with Charlotte’s seventh annual Asian Festival to cel- . ebrate Asian culture, diversity, ethnicity and his tory. Boats are crewed by teams of 22, with a min- imum of eight women per boat. For information, log on to www.charlottedragonboat.com or call (704) 588-4288. The History of Baseball: Town Ball, 1 p.m., Historic Rosedale Plantation, 3427 North TVyon St Costumed interpreters teach the game for players of all ages. Children 12 and under who wear their team’s baseball imiform can get in free and are invited to join the game. Admission is $5 for adults; $4 for seniors and students. For infor mation, call (704) 335-0325. Nights of Fire, Belk Theater. Multi-cultural stage show centered around the music of the Spanish guitar, backed by dancers and musi cians. Tickets are $30-$40 and on sale at the Per forming Arts Center box office in Bank of Ameri ca Corporate Center or call (704) 372-100 or online at www.blumenthalcenter.org. :• James Thylor, 7:30 p.m,. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Belk Theater. Tickets online at www.hvenation.com, www.blximenthal- PHOTO/WADE NASH Livingstone College sponsored a book fair on the Salisbury campus last week, complete with face-painting by Shara Streater for Jared Everhart, 9, games, and of course, books. SKYLINE VOLUNTEERS The 11th annual Charlotte Sky line Run sup ports the CPCC Foundation. The run includ ed a half-mile fun run, 5K walk for health, 5K baby jogger and 5K run. The race course traveled along Independence Park to the Eliz abeth neighbor hood toward uptown. PHOTOADURTIS WILSON HALL OF FAMERS THERESEAELDER N.C. Rep. Beverly Earle (from left), Marie Butler, Ruth Samuelson and Vivian Williams were inducted into the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club Women's Halt of Fame. Also inducted was Gloria Pace King, not shown. AMERICAN GENIUS Ayisha McMillan, princi pal dancer in choreogra pher George Balan chine’s Swan stars in “American Genius: Ailey, Balanchine & Rob bins May 5 at Belk The atre. PHOTO/JEFF CRAVOTTA Little Moments, an informational tour of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte, May 9, 7:30 a.m. Meeting at 2424 N. Davidson St, Suite 110. RSVP by calling (704) 377-3963 or e- mail info@bbb3charlotte.oig The Art of Craft 1830, May 13 at Historic Rosedale, 347 N. Ttyon St Many of N.C.'s best- known potters will have their work on sale, in addition to metal artists, print makers, basket weavers and fiber arts. General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and students ages 3-18. Family passes are $25. Grates open at 11 a.m. apd continues to 4 p.m., rain or shine. For information, call (704) 335- 0325. Historic Neighborhood Awai*ds, May 11, 6 p.m., Van Landingham Estate. Reception tick ets are $5 for Historic Charlotte members; $10 for the general public. The awards will recog nize owners, architects and contractors who rehab and preserve properties in historic neighborhoods. For information, log on to www.historiccharlotte.com. Youth wellness seminar, May 13 at 10 a.m.. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church., 3301 Beatties Ford Road Seminar’s theme is “Keep ing it clean,” and includes a panel discussion and worship service facilitated by Rev. Clarin- da Burston, CEO of Yoimg Peace. Workshops will address HIV/AIDS, self-esteem, peer pres sure, healthy relationships and gang issues. For information, call Rev. Michelle Jones at (704) 392-0392, extension 138. • ••• Step back in history Saturdays through Nov. 25 at Historic Brattonsville in McConnells, S.C. Costumed interpreters will bring to life aspects of 18th and 19th century living with tiiemes chaining weekly. Visitors can also wit ness life in the Carolina backcountiy through activities such as fanning, sheep shearii^, cot ton harvesting. Admission is fr^ for Culture & Heritage Museum, $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children. • • •• Applications are being taken for Ne^hbor- hood ExceUence grants. The grants spon sored by Bank of America, come in three areas: Neighborhood Biulders to non-profit organiza tions working to promote vibrant neighbor hoods ($200,000 and grant funding); five local heroes ($5,000 to the nonprofit of their choice) whose achievements and leadership contribute to neighborhood vitahty and student leaders (eight-week paid internship), high school juniors and seniors with an interest in improv- * ing their neighborhoods. Apply online at www.bankofamerica.com/foundation. ML Olive Presbyterian Church Golf Tbur- nament. May 12 at Renaissance Golf Course, 1525 West Ttyola Road. Entry fee is $80. Men and women can play in three flights of cap tain’s choice format. For information, call Ernest Grier at (704) 421-5228, John Lathan (704) 591-0914 and Robert Grier (704) 589- 8928. Food Addicts Anonymous hosts meetings daily for people recovering from addictive eat ing and anorexia. There are no dues or fees and no we^-ins. For information, call (704) 348- 1569. • • •• Campus Connections BCT is recruiting participants for the 2006-07 school year. Prospective students should be rising sopho mores, juniors or seniors with a minimum 2.5 grade point average and have solid character traits. Call Kathie Baucom at (704) 527-6168 or e-mail apply@campusconnections.org for a schedule of interest meetings. The organiza tion’s website is www.campuscormections.org. • ••• Torrence Lytle High School Alumni Asso ciation wiD honor former educators Aug. 12 at Zion Renaissance. Alumni will name scholar ships in honor of I.T. Graham, Esther Johnson, F.M. Jones and Leroy Wynn. For information, call Jackie Tbrrence at (704) 399-8588. “lb Boddah,” May 1-30, Gallery at Gettys, > 210 E. Main St, Rock Hill. Firet solo show for Winthrop University senior art major Dan McMahon. Show features works of thrown and hand-built ceramics as weU as copper and sil ver inspired by gnmge music finm the early 1990s. Reception at 6 p.m. For information, call (803) 322-7873. Senior Art Exhibit, Queens Univei-sity of Charlotte through May 5. Six Queens gradu- ates-to-be will showcase their work at Watkins Art Gallery on campus. Gallery hours are 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday For informa tion, cal (704) 337-2286. New works by Duy Huynh, Center of the Earth Gallery, 3024 North Davidson St. Exhib it showing May 5-June 23. For infomiation, call (704) 375-5756 or visit www.cen- theroftheeartii.com or www.noda.org. “Oh Freedom Over Me,” through May 28, Jjevine Museum of the New South. Photogra pher Matt Herron’s recording of the civil rights movement tiirough the Southern Documen tary Project “From i^>artheid to Democracy,” through May 15, Levine Museum of the New South. Exhibit illustrates transformation of South Africa by telling the story of the first 10 years of democracy. The Four Elements, Mint Museum of Craft + Design through June 26. Exhibit graced the foyer of the U.S. Federal Building at the 1939 World’s Fair. Designed by award-winning industrial designer Viktor Schrenckengost
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