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"An outrageous comic homage to all nun films, The Divine Sister is a gleefully twisted tale about a resolute Mother Superior. While trying to build a new school for her..."
"Professor *$#@ Figg's exit interview gets off to a rocky start, when a masked gunman rampages through campus. This deliriously witty play ricochets through Brechtian..."
"A Jewish Confederate soldier returns home to find only rubble and two former slaves. As these men reunite to celebrate newfound freedom on Passover, they uncover a web of..."
"Betty Jean and the girls are back - this time for a holiday party at Harper's Hardware! This toe-tappin' follow up to 'The Marvelous Wonderettes" is a great way to celebrate..."
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"Master expressionist Mark Rothko just landed the largest commission in the history of modern art. Over the course of two years, he & his assistant work feverishly in his..."
"The 2009 Tony Award winning comedy of manners. After a playground fight between their sons, the two high-strung parent couples meet for a "civil" discussion. This..."
"Looking for a taste of the Middle East? Kabob House can provide it! Begin your meal with Torshi Makhloot, an exotic blend of eggplant, vegetables, herbs and spices aged in..."
"Spanning two decades, this nonstop pop musical is a blast from the past. At the Springfield High School Prom, we meet the Wonderettes - Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy & Suzy -..."
"Come and experience it for yourself! For one night only NoDa will escape from its Southern roots and turn itself into a Caribbean fiesta, complete with salsa, Cuban Son,..."
"Showtime: Friday, May 25, 2012 at 12:00:00 PM Short Link: http://tobtr.com/s/3184497 Charlotte View interview with Alisa Bowen, Editor in Chief of "Home & Design"..."
"It seemed appropriate that Historian Karl Campbell (Appalachian State University, pictured top right) was the last of seven panelists to speak at “Moving Forward..."
"On April 11, in the wake of news that George Zimmerman was being arrested for the murder of Trayvon Martin, a diverse group gathered at Little Rock AME Zion Church to..."
" N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue is urging voters to shoot down Amendment One, the proposal that would ban LGBT marriage and legal recognition for all unmarried couples and strip..."
"The public voted this month, and Crossroads Charlotte is excited to announce the latest round of winners for A.C.T. (Achieving Community Today) Projects. A.C.T. Projects are..."
"When Dee Liss became pastor of the 232-year-old Long Creek Presbyterian Church in Bessemer City last summer, she was able to land a $10,000 grant from the David Cannon Belk..."
"Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks' plays tackle serious topics, such as race, family and gender, but Parks doesn’t let weighty themes consume her. In fact, she was quite..."
"I was a college sophomore in 1991 when Anita Hill made the groundbreaking sexual harassment accusations against now Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. I’ve never..."
"The students, faculty and parents of St. Patrick Catholic School and Brookstone School, two Charlotte elementary schools of different racial and socio-economic backgrounds,..."
"Cornel West delivered a fast-paced monologue detailing the decline of American civilization. The man who nearly 20 years ago delivered the groundbreaking treatise on race..."
"The Rev. Cassandra Jones stood in the pulpit at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, a guest pastor with a message of grace and salvation through humility. Jones, an..."
"Showtime: Friday, May 25, 2012 at 12:00:00 PM Short Link: http://tobtr.com/s/3184497 Charlotte View interview with Alisa Bowen, Editor in Chief of "Home & Design"..."
"Come and experience it for yourself! For one night only NoDa will escape from its Southern roots and turn itself into a Caribbean fiesta, complete with salsa, Cuban Son,..."
"Charlotte's Latin-American Coalition is the city's oldest and largest Hispanic service agency, providing support and relief to more than 13,000 Latino individuals every year."
"Birthday Party Supplies - Shop party supplies and dazzling, party supplies decorations! ShindigZ, your..."
"We conduct periodic green business planning workshops to Charlotte entrepreneurs!"
"I am offering FREE workshops to our community to assist in improving their life, skills, and economic situations. http://therssgroup.com"
"Feed the Homeless "
"Beyond The Arts needs volunteers this Saturday, March 17, 2012 for our car wash. We will be at Advanced Auto Parts on 10680 South Tryon St i"
"Donate your Family’s old coats to the needy."
"Join us in helping to find a cure and eradicate breast cancer. So many people are touched by breast cancer in some way. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer will be back in..."
"Founded Beyond The Arts in May 2011. We facilitate Free and Low Cost art workshops throughout Mecklenuirg county.We combine Art+Comm Service"
"Over the last two decades, LAWA has successfully raised funds to award financial scholarships to over 150 college students. LAWA offers mentoring and tutoring programs for..."
"attend Souls of White Folks"
"The mission of the Civic By Design Forum is to elevate the quality of our region’s built environment and to promote public participation in the creation of a more beautiful..."
"Started introducing myself to community groups across Mecklenburg County, as the new Family Support Coordinator for the YWCA."
Detra Davis joined the group ASPIRE Inc.
"The mission of ASPIRE is to empower the individual to redirect their lives by providing them with the tools necessary to develop and become responsible for their lives and..."
"I've created and implemented a group called Community Collaboration which bring community components together to help people."
"Cook for 8,000 people during thanksgiving day, for all poor families and homeless. donate 2000 toys during Christmas day with my friends and"
"Pick it up even if you didn't drop it."
"A group of friends who get together once-a-month to try different ethnic cuisines--either in a restaurant or hosted by one of our members. Anyone is free to join, and the..."
""Juntos podemos prevenir el acoso escolar" FREE parenting workshop @ Albemarle Rd. Elementary Jan.19th - 6:00PM Get involved in education!"
Hajibasim joined the group CLT Blog
"We cover the Queen City: its music, art, nightlife, sports, politics, economy, past, and future. Our contributers range from politicians to musicians, sharing their insight..."
"I lead the PTA at Shamrock Gardens Elementary School, a Title 1 school located in East Charlotte. "
"Community Building Initiative (CBI) is a non-profit organization established in 1997 by government & civic leaders that works to achieve racial and ethnic inclusion and..."
"Front Porch Grantees have received funding from FFTC to launch an event, a project, or series of gatherings intended to build bridges between people who otherwise wouldn't..."
"Hola! I registered simply to get help with information about the cost of living (housing) in Charlotte, especially around Charlotte airport."
"Central Piedmont Community College is an innovative and comprehensive college that advances the life-long educational development of students consistent with their needs,..."
"I'm leading the FACE project: Friends Across Charlotte Ethnicities from a grant from Crossroads Charlotte. The project brings refugee and Am"
miketuscan joined the group Art_Camera
"Camera Link - Smart Cameras for Imaging and Machine Vision."
"A group of friends who get together once-a-month to try different ethnic cuisines--either in a restaurant or hosted by one of our members. Anyone is free to join, and the..."
"El Alma de la Luna presents Illusions , December 18, 2011 Pease Auditorium CPCC cost $12.00 at the door for more information visit out pa"
"Join us in helping to find a cure and eradicate breast cancer. So many people are touched by breast cancer in some way. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer will be back in..."
"Join us in helping to find a cure and eradicate breast cancer. So many people are touched by breast cancer in some way. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer will be back in..."
"The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization owned and operated by business leaders that works to grow the economy, to serve as a voice for business and..."
" Historic Enderly Park CURRENT PROJECTS Greater Enderly Park Neighborhood Association Holiday Celebration December 17 6 – 7 pm @ Bett"
"The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization owned and operated by business leaders that works to grow the economy, to serve as a voice for business and..."
"I've volunteered for the men's shelter in Charlotte, the Samaritan's Purse, the Metroloina Food Bank, on September through my Company we ser"
"I volunteer at International House twice a week."
"Are you aware of the food desert?...an area where you are not able to find fresh fruits and vegetables or healthy foods...there are 60 in Ch"
"The mission of JCSU is to provide an outstanding education for a diverse group of talented and highly motivated students from various ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographical..."
"Working to convience Investor in creating a center for Successful aging. A institution that gives hope and vision for elderly to give back k"
"Our Mission: To illuminate global Jewish experiences through film. This volunteer group puts on a 10-day film festival in early March with a diverse mix of dramas,..."
"The City of Charlotte is making progress in our Neighborhood-School Partnership Initiative! Many exciting things to come!"
"Neighborhood & Business Services is a division of the City Charlotte. Our vision is to keep Charlotte’s neighborhoods and businesses are healthy and vibrant. We are a..."
"Vote in every election and bring someone to share the experience."
"Founded in 2000, we are an all volunteer organization. Our mission is to nurture, strengthen and empower the Asian American business community for economic growth &..."
"Help an individual to learn English as a second language or prepare for a GED exam."
"I had the privilege to attend the press conference where Crossroads Charlotte annouced the initiative "Many Cultures, One Community," "
"Our Mission: To illuminate global Jewish experiences through film. This volunteer group puts on a 10-day film festival in early March with a diverse mix of dramas,..."
"We found out that our efforts to teach English and math to refugee children resulted in a 20% increase in state test scores for our Billings"

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Religious leaders from various faiths leave their congregations to speak to the congregations of another faith -- connecting dreams of a more unified community with a message to act on faith and make that imagined place a real one.

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Showtime: Friday, May 25, 2012 at 12:00:00 PM Short Link:...
Come and experience it for yourself! For one night only NoDa will escape...
Spanning two decades, this nonstop pop musical is a blast from the past. ...

It seemed appropriate that Historian Karl Campbell (Appalachian State University, pictured top right) was the last of seven panelists to speak at “Moving Forward Together,” a public discussion on the implications of Amendment One presented by Foundation For The Carolinas* on May 2. He gave context to the upcoming May 8 vote – a constitutional amendment to define marriage between... read more

On April 11, in the wake of news that George Zimmerman was being arrested for the murder of Trayvon Martin, a diverse group gathered at Little Rock AME Zion Church to discuss the events leading... read more

N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue is urging voters to shoot down Amendment One, the proposal that would ban LGBT marriage and legal recognition for all unmarried couples and strip protections and benefits from... read more